I have acquired several goodies for my makeup collection over the last few weeks.
From the upper right corner and going clockwise -
Silverthorn, Apres-Ski, Pollinator, Maira’s Mood, Bitter, Swimming, Aquavert, Blue Flame.
Persuasive Mineralize ES in center.
I picked up each of these MAC eyeshadows at the Cosmetics Company Store. I found Silverthorn, Swimming, and Blue Flame at the CCO in Clinton, CT and I got the rest at the CCO in Central Valley, NY. I haven’t had the chance to use all of the shadows yet but Silverthorn has quickly become a favorite. This past weekend I did a fun look using Aquavert on the lid, Bitter on the inner third, and Blue Flame in the crease. I added UD 24/7 liner in Zero on my upper lash line and UD 24/7 in Flipside on my waterline. Sounds like a strange combo, but this was actually one of my favorite summer looks so far. I didn’t take any pics, so I’ll have to do it again soon and document the results.
I also got an empty Mac pro palette. I will probably wait until I have enough shadows to fill the palette before I depot them.
Next goodie is the Naked Palette from Urban Decay. For a while I thought about buying UD’s Gunmetal eyeshadow in a single but couldn’t bring myself to spend $17+shipping on one shadow. After hearing so much about the Naked Palette and finding out that it included Gunmetal, I thought this would be a much better value. I actually bought this as a treat for myself after I accepted the job offer. Thought it would be a nice way to experiment with neutral work-appropriate looks.
Drumroll please…
My first Nars product! I stopped by the Nars counter in Lord & Taylor a couple weeks ago…ok the truth is I was drawn to it about three times to check out their products. I heard so much about the Copacabana and Orgasm Multiples so I couldn’t skip the chance to check them out in person.
Copacabana is such a pretty shimmery color, but it is too light for my skintone, even as a highlight. I really liked the color of orgasm – a shimmery pink – but noticed that it didn’t really “pop” against my skin. My boyfriend encouraged me to speak to the makeup artist at the counter. When I asked her whether she thought Orgasm would be a good blush shade for me, she suggested that Portofino might work better. She pointed out that Orgasm looked pretty enough and could work, but that the color was just..there. I wouldn’t be able to layer it and make it darker or more intense. With Portofino, I could make it as intense as I want.
I love this product. So far I have used it only as a blush, but I really like it and I am looking forward to using it on the cruise!
I got these NYX eyeshadow trios from Ulta. I love these colors and I am very excited to try out other NYX products. I also got a couple of jumbo eyeshadow pencils – Lavender, Baby Blue, and Pacific. I am looking forward to using these jumbo pencils as an eyeshadow base, but I am also hesitant because I tried the Lemon jumbo pencil once and it creased on me :( I am thinking that next time I will blend it better and make sure that I use it over a good eyeshadow base, like Too Faced Shadow Insurance.
I think that’s it for the major updates. The majority of my makeup collection is eyeshadow and eye products. Aside from my NYC blushable creme sticks and my Nars Multiple, I actually don’t have any face products. I am hesitant about using liquid foundation…I used to use liquid foundation when I was in high school, but I have combination-oily skin and I am hesitant to try it again. I am thinking of checking out Bare Minerals, but have not yet had a chance to stop in to their store.
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