Review of the Nars Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette

Price: $65
Where to Buy: Nars, Sephora

Hey guys! Today I will be doing a review of the Nars Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette. Since this palette is limited edition, I wanted to get this review out pretty quickly so I have been trying this product out consistently for the past couple of weeks. Shoutout to Vanessa (http://citronandguavaberry.blogspot.ca/) who requested this review!

Review: Inglot Freedom System Eyeshadows (353, 07, 09, 12)

Top Left to Right: Matte 353, AMC Shine 07

Bottom Left to Right: AMC Shine 09, AMC Shine 12

Price: Freedom System Empty Palette ($10), Each Individual Eyeshadow ($6), Total Palette Costs ($34)

Where Can It Be Purchased: Beautylish, Inglot, and Select Macys

Hey guys! So today I will be doing a review of the Inglot Freedom System Eyeshadows. I have here four colors I purchased back in July, and I've finally gotten around to settling what my final thoughts are on this palette! This review was requested by several readers of the blog!

The packaging of this palette is very secure. I am very pleased with how sturdy the packaging is! This is one of the few palettes I own that I feel extremely comfortable traveling with. This palette has a nice weight to it and along with a very strong magnet that keeps the lid attached, I don't feel like my eyeshadows are in danger of being destroyed by minor things.

I picked out four colors in this palette without checking any reviews online. After swatching for a good half an hour in the Inglot counter at Macy's, I decided on creating a somewhat "rose gold" eyeshadow palette. Out of the four colors I picked out, only one color is matte, the rest have a shimmer finish.

 Swatches from Left to Right: Matte 353, AMC Shine 07, AMC Shine 09, AMC Shine 12

Matte 353: A cream, off white color. The pigmentation here is nice, the formulation is not chalky. Easy to blend on the skin, and has been a favorite of mine for highlighting my browbone.

AMC Shine 07: A pale gold color. This is the least pigmented color in the palette, but the pigmentation is still good. Beautiful formulation, is not too shimmery on the eyes and is not chalky. One of my favorite golds in my makeup collection.

AMC Shine 09: A rose gold color. This is more on the peachy side of rose gold. Once again, the formulation of this product isn't too shimmery and it isn't chalky. 

AMC Shine 12: A rusty, cranberry color. This is a very wearable cranberry color, can be built up and to create a smokey look and can be used lightly to create some dimension in your eyes. One of my most worn eyeshadows in the fall. 

I don't have much to complain about these eyeshadows to be honest. The pigmentation and staying power is really good (especially if you wear a eyeshadow primer!) These colors blend very easily and they swatch and apply true to color. Out of this palette, my most used eyeshadow is definitely Matte 353, I can't live without that eyeshadow because I use it for my highlight on a very consistent basis! The only con I have against this palette is that I can't see the number of the eyeshadow in this palette because the magnet is too strong! Besides that, all I can say is that I can't wait until I try more Inglot eyeshadows! 

Have you guys tried Inglot eyeshadows? Any recommendations for me? Let me know in the comments below!

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Tips on a "No Makeup" Makeup Look

Hey guys! So as requested by a friend of mine named Mehv, I'm going to do a post on what I feel is something very useful nowadays, is "No Makeup" Makeup Look. So, basically, I will be focusing on what I do to obtain a natural makeup look, so natural that it looks like you are wearing no makeup!

Basically the reason why I am writing this post is to describe what I would wear for parental appropriate makeup, job interview makeup...basically in situations where you have to look professional and polished. This is the makeup my parents tend to prefer me wearing...but me, being me, am a little over dramatic with my makeup sometimes... XD

Here are some FOTD posts of a "No Makeup" Makeup Look:

FOTD: 6/30/13

FOTD: 6/7/13

FOTD: 6/18/13

Now that you guys have seen a several of my examples of "No Makeup" Makeup Look, then keep reading for tips with high end and drugstore recommendations!

Tips!

FACE !
1) The first signs of visibly wearing makeup is when you are wearing layers of foundation and powder.To prevent this, I recommend either using a light coverage face product, such as a tinted moisturizer or a light coverage foundation or using just concealer. While CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation isn't a light coverage product, I find that with a light application that this foundation blends flawlessly into my skin. For a high end product, I enjoy Lancome Teint Miracle.
2) Avoid adding any excessive amounts of powder to your face. This will lead to what is called "cake face", a highly grotesque thing that boys will run away from (well, maybe not all boys). My guy friends detest seeing girls with "cake face" but this is something very easily avoided! Use powder only where you get only, such as your T-zone. Or, if you want to play safe, just skip powder and use a setting spray! I recommend Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent  and Elf Studio High Definition Powder in Sheer.
3) Heavy contouring is a no no. If you do want to use bronzer, I recommend doing a slight contour by doing a giant 3 on your face. I recommend NYC Bronzer in Sunny and Elf Studio Contour Blush and Bronzer Duo in St. Lucia.
4) Stick to a pink or peachy blush to get a natural flushed look. Use a light hand to apply the blush in layers, so that you don't add too much all at once. For drugstore products, I recommend Elf Studio Blush in Candid Coral and Elf Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzer in St. Lucia. For high end products, I recommend Lancome Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourrose.

EYES
1) If you are going to wear eyeshadows, keep it to a neutrals or a very soft look. For drugstore products. I recommend CoverGirl Shimmering Sands Trio, Physician's Formula Matte Eyeshadow Quad in Canyon Classics, Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips in Nude, and Wet n' Wild Walking on Eggshells Trio. For high end products, I recommend Urban Decay's Naked 1&2.
2) Using either eyeshadow or pencil eyeliner very close on your upper lashline. Today is not the day for a strong cat eye makeup or heavy rimmed eyes, we want to keep your eyes looking natural, but more enhanced. I will always tight-lining my eyes for a tint of subtle definition on these days. I recommend Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Brown and Taupe, any brown shadow from your collection will work. I also recommend you line your waterline with Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Nude.
3) Apply a light coat of mascara. There is no need for extra drama on your lashes today *cough*false eyelashes*cough*! Any mascara you have in your collection is find, just do not overdo on the mascara application. For days like this, I tend to gravitate towards Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara in Black.
4) Do not go crazy on the eyebrows! On days like this, it is not necessary to harshly draw on your eyebrows. Instead, opt for a natural brow. Just fill those babies in, keep the arch simple, and don't lengthen your eyebrows excessively. I recommend Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit.  For high end products, I recommend Anastasia Beverly Hill's Brow Wiz.

LIPS
1) Wear a natural lip color (aka my lips but better). Doesn't necessarily have to be a full on nude lipstick, a sheer red or pink could also work. My current favorites that I would recommend are Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey and Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Celestial. For high end products,  I recommend Lancome Love It and Mac Brave.

What do you think of these tips? Do you have any more suggestions? Let me know in the comment section below!

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FOTD: Rose-Gold Eye Makeup Requested by Jennyl

As per request by a viewer, Jennyl, today's FOTD will incorporate two Elf eyeshadows, Enchanted and Toasted, ending up with a Rose Gold Eye Makeup look! I also used the NuMe 19MM Magic Wand for the first time today, and it wasn't a complete disaster for my first time using a curling wand! :D

Face:

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige

Elf Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzer Duo in St. Lucia
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer in Buff
NYC Bronzer in Sunny
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Eyes:

Elf Studio Baked Eyeshadow in Enchanted and Toasted

Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit
L'Oreal 24Hr Infallible Gel Laquer Liner in Blackest Black
Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Bold Gold

Maybelline the Falsies Volum' Express Flared Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Taupe

Wet n' Wild Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer

Lips:

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

Stila Lip Glaze in Kaleidoscope

Hair:

Aussie Hair Insurance Heat Protecting Hair Shine Spray

NuMe 19MM Magic Wand

TRESemme TRES Two Extra Hold Hair Spray (4)

Rose Gold Eye Makeup Walkthough:

I first used the Wet n' Wild Take the Day Eyeshadow Primer all over my eyelid. I then applied the Maybelline 24Hr Color Tattoo in Bold Gold as a base on my eyelid. Next, I used Elf Studio Baked Eyeshadow in Enchanted on the inner 2/3rds of the eye using the Elf Studio Eyeshadow 'C' Brush. I then used Elf Studio Baked Eyeshadow in Toasted out the outer third of my eyelid and into my crease using the Elf Studio Contour Brush. I also used Toasted on my lower lashline using the Elf Essential Smude Brush. Afterwards, I used L'Oreal 24Hr Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner in Blackest Black for my cat eyeliner and Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Taupe on my waterline. Afterwards, I used Maybelline the Falsies Volum' Express Flared Waterproof Mascara in Very Black on my eyelashes. Lastly, I used the Elf Studio Eyebrow Kit in Medium to fill my eyebrows, first using the brow powder in the right to fill my brows completely, then used the brow gel on the left to fill my arch. 

I had such a difficult time with the eyeliner today, it was being uncooperative :( My hair was even worse though... LOL. But it was such a pretty look in the end so that's okay! What do you think of this eye makeup look? Let me know in the comment section below!

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Review of CoverGirl OutLast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in Medium Beige

Claims: All-Day Fabulous Coverage. Lasting Power of a Primer, Coverage of a Concealer, and blendability of a foundation in one. Shine Free.
Coverage: Medium to Full
Price: $7-13
Size: 1 fl oz, 30 mL
Shades: 14 Shades.
Where can it be purchased: Most Drugstores (I purchased mine at Target!)

As requested by Fairestfavorites, I will be reviewing the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation. I've been trying this foundation for the better part of a month now, and I have to say I really enjoy this foundation. I'm highly skeptical of foundations for oily skin, and I'm even more skeptical foundations that can withstand Florida weather. However, I can safely say that I would recommend this foundation for girl's with oily skin and who live in hot, humid climates such as Florida.

The foundation comes in a glass container with a pump. While I am not particularly fond of makeup coming in glass containers (mainly resulting from the potential breakage during Travel), I'm very glad that this foundation has a pump that locks. The coverage is very buildable for this foundation, I usually do 2-3 pumps of this foundation and it gives me a medium-full coverage look. I like applying this foundation with a cosmetic sponge or my fingers. The foundation blends into my skin the easiest like with this type of application.

Pauline with No Makeup! No Flash, Just Natural Lighting. It's amazing how different lighting is when you smile....

Pauline with Only Foundation! I only used 2 pumps of the Foundation. It was a Medium Coverage, all the redness on my face and the majority of my acne scarring was concealed. I did not apply any foundation underneath my eye today (I accidentally forgot!), but when I normally do it also covers up the majority of my  dark circles. 

Pauline with a full face of makeup! I used a majority of my overall favorites (probably will do a post on that eventually!). Still no flash, natural lighting is so tricky to get it consistent!

This foundation wears really well. When the Floridian weather is in the high 80's with humidity, I will start getting oily after the 5 hours (without any makeup setting spray, setting powder, or primer). I have used both Rimmel's Stay Matte Powder in Translucent and Elf Studio HD Powder in Sheer and they have increased the lasting power of this foundation to 8 hours without getting oily. However, regardless of whether or not I wore setting powder or not, this foundation never broke down on me. Never. I have worn this foundation (with Elf HD Powder) for 14.5 hours (and even went to the beach that very same day), and the foundation looked as good as when I initially applied it. Quick timeline of beach day: Put on my makeup at 8:30, Blotted my face at 2, Arrived at the Beach at 6, Came home at 11. I didn't plan on going to the beach, only blotted my face once, and did not touch up at all that day. Everything was still intact when I went home to remove my makeup! I have never had my makeup last as long as it has without breaking down. 

This foundation covers my imperfections and balances my skintone very well. Most of the time, I do not feel the need to wear any additional concealer. I am, however, content with a bit of my acne scars showing through. For a more full coverage look, I tend to use switch around and use a combination products such as BareMinerals Well Rested, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, and Maybelline Dream Touch Lumi in Buff. However, I can also get a relatively full coverage look with 3-4 pumps of this foundation. While this is a liquid foundation, it sets to a powder finish, which is great for mattifying the skin. While this is not a matte foundation, it works wonders for oil control! This foundation does not feel heavy on my skin and doesn't cake up, even if I use 4 pumps worth on my face!

If you had combination/oily skin or live in a humid climate like Florida, I highly recommend you try it. I recommended one of my coworkers this foundation (she also has oily skin) and she loves it. Due to Florida's eractic weather, I will probably never wear this foundation all by itself and use either of the setting powders I have mentioned previously. My only quirk about this foundation is that it doesn't cover like a concealer as Covergirl claims and that the foundation transfers easily. But honestly, I don't really mind that much and it isn't a deal breaker for me.  The majority of my hyperpigmentation and acne scarring is concealed, and I am satisfied with that on a normal day basis. This foundation doesn't scream "I'm wearing makeup" on my face, which is something I definitely like! 

What do you think about this foundation? Do you think you will try it? Or do you not agree with me? Let me know in the comment section below!

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