tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88339262434481891932024-03-13T21:01:42.477-07:00Makeup For Mommamakeup obsessed momma of threeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-82805795082684351372015-02-25T09:26:00.000-08:002015-02-25T09:26:16.805-08:00FOTD: Stila Eyeshadow, Laura Mercier Foundation...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's an old post I had already written (over a year ago!) but never posted...not sure why. Enjoy - and hope to see you all again real soon.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You ever have those days where you just mess around with some makeup? I was rummaging through my ridiculously large collection of eyeshadows and decided to have a little sesh with my stila shades. I used to use them all of the time, but they haven't been getting a lot of love lately. I had picked up a few new shades when stila was having a warehouse sale a while ago, and (gasp!) I hadn't used them yet. I had no real plan, but here is what I came up with.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pretty average eye look, but these shades are so beautiful. Still just as wonderful as I remembered!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-13394330132370518292013-06-16T17:14:00.001-07:002013-06-16T17:14:27.783-07:00How I Wear: bareMinerals "The Possibilities"<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My laptop crashed (well, it works, but it has to be plugged in at all times) and even though we have a desktop, I just slacked in writing another post. You see, I need the portability of the laptop so I can keep up with the three toddlers trashing my house. I have a <i>very</i> busy little boy, and another one in the works. No unsupervised time is advised.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anywho...next up in the series is the understated "The Possibilities." When I saw this quad as part of their December TSV for QVC, I wasn't thrilled. It was the other shades offered in the auto-delivery plan that got me to take the plunge. When I received my Beautifully Brilliant kit in the mail, I was pleasantly surprised to see the READY 4.0 quad in person. (This isn't important, but I loved everything else in the kit as well...hello, READY Liner Shadow!) As far as I know, this quad was exclusive to this kit from QVC - I'm not sure if it will be available as a single product purchase from the boutique or another retailer at some point in the future.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Promise: a creamy beige</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Future: a sunset pink</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Destiny: a warm gray matte</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sign: a smoky purple haze</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have read mixed reviews on this particular combination of shades. I've found that after applying them a few different times, I really do like what they've included. I think my favorite so far has been, Future all over the lid, Destiny on the outer corner and through the crease, Sign blended into the outer corner, lower lash line and deep into the socket, and Promise as a brow and inner corner highlight.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-64519873162884428992013-04-08T15:38:00.001-07:002013-04-11T20:18:33.179-07:00How I Wear: bareMinerals "The Wild Thing"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Scared. I am scared of wearing bright colors. Why? I don't know, it's just makeup, right? I first fell in love with the packaging of the Remix Trend Collection (out for spring from bareMinerals), and almost bought items for that reason alone. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I decided to try The Wild Thing....and I will say that I am not sorry. While it's not a quad I would reach for everyday, it is nice for a change. And the super "scary" colors? Not so scary. I think I've said it before, bareMinerals READY shadows can be sheered out, or built up to the color you see in the pan. It makes these brighter shades more wearable for the color shy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Online, bareMinerals describes the shades as:</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sensational: iridescent aqua</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Elitist: bronzed taupe</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Icon: electric chartreuse</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Controversy: deep marine blue</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This READY 4.0 quad retails for $30 and is sold in stores and online at <a href="http://www.bareescentuals.com/READY-Eyeshadow-4.0/US63097,default,pd.html" target="_blank">bareescentuals.com</a>, <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2254017&productId=xlsImpprod4930073&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2bareremixwk49&categoryId=cat920037%20cat960001%20cat940003%20cat80104" target="_blank">ulta.com</a>, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/remix-ready-trade-eyeshadow-4-0-P377445?skuId=1488980" target="_blank">sephora.com</a>, or anywhere else bareMinerals items may be sold.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Icon on the lid, Controversy blended onto the outer corner, Elitist in the crease and Sensational as an inner corner and brow highlight. I also smudged Icon, Elitist and Controversy under my lower lashes, in that order, from inner to outer corner. I used a navy colored liner and smudged Controversy over the top.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you were wondering, here is a list of all other products/tools used. I will try to include this for those that wonder what else is on my face. I don't know that I would necessarily pair the bright lip with this eye look, but I wanted to try a new Moxie out. </span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Other products used:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{Face}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation--3.5</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bobbi Brown Corrector--Light Bisque</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer--Light</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">theBalm Time Balm Concealer--Lighter Than Light</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">bareMinerals brow color--dark blonde/medium brown</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural--Light Plus</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer--Original Chocolate</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MAC Powder Blush--Melba</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">bareMinerals READY Luminizer--The Love Affair</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{Eyes}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">bareMinerals Prime Time eyelid primer</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">bareMinerals READY 4.0--The Wild Thing</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mally Evercolor Ultimate waterproof eyeliner--Navy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Chanel Long Lasting Eyeliner--Ebene</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mally Volumizing Mascara</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{Lips}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie--Siren</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{Brushes}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sigma:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">F80-Flat Kabuki</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">F75-Concealer</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">F20-Large Powder</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">F25-Tapered Face</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">F10-Powder/Blush</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">F35-Tapered Highlighter</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">E55-Eye Shading</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">E25-Eye Blending</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">E21-Smudge</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stila:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">bM:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">precision eye</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">brow</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Do you have this quad? Any suggestions on how I should wear it?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hope you're having a great Monday (if that's possible)....don't forget to check out the 50% off sale on <a href="http://theBalm.com/">theBalm.com</a>!! I think it goes until 10am PST tomorrow (April 9th).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's to the The Wild Thing ;-),</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Becca</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-52345273041975529422013-03-21T22:11:00.000-07:002013-04-11T20:18:33.178-07:00How I Wear: bareMinerals "The Truth"<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So....leave it to me to start a <a href="http://makeupformomma.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-i-wearnew-series-explained.html" target="_blank">new series</a> to give myself structure, and then not actually do anything for 2 weeks. Awesome. Well, I do have good reason for not posting sooner, but whatever. I'm here now! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The first product I'm featuring in this new series is bareMinerals The Truth. I feel like this brand is often overlooked and not given the attention it deserves. Don't get me wrong, there are some amazing die hard fans out there, but generally speaking, whenever I search online for reviews or videos, there aren't always a ton to choose from. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Truth is a lovely neutral quad. I find it extremely easy to wear and is one of those that can be used lightly or smoked up a bit for a night out (whatever that is....it's been a while). </span><br />
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bareMinerals describes these shades as:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Serendipitous: delicate peach</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Magnetism: brushed taupe</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fate: light mocha glaze</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Apropos: twinkling espresso</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bareMinerals The Truth: (clockwise) Serendipitous, Magnetism, Fate and Apropos</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For an easy go-to look, I like to pat Serendipitous all over the lid and use as a highlight. I place Magnetism through the socket, outer corner and the middle of the lower lash line. Using Fate, I deepen the outer corner and blend along the outer third of the lower lash line. I line my upper lash line with Apropos.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eye of the Day featuring bareMinerals The Truth READY 4.0 Quad</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I only got one decent (referring to quality) picture on my "real" camera - and it's this goofy one right here. I tried for several days to wear the quad and remember (or have time) to take pictures. And that would be the reason that all of them are from my iPhone instead. Although the photo quality is not the best, I think you get the idea. Future posts will have better photos, but if I catch a good one on the iPhone, I'm not above using it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In this last photo, I have on a cream color base from MAC (Take Root), and I've used Serendipitous along the inner third of the lid, Magnetistm on the outer two thirds and blended softly through the crease to meet the highlight (Serendipitous). Then I used a tapered blending brush (E45 from Sigma) and put Fate tightly in the crease and onto the outer corner. Next I used a brown eyeliner smudged into the lash line and topped with Apropros. Lower lash line: Apropos on the outer third, Fate in the middle, Magnetism on the inner third and Serendipitous on the inner corner. Good thing the photo really shows you how I used it. Oh Becca....how helpful am I? Also, this photo was taken about 8 hours after applying it - some of it has rubbed off. I'm one of those that touches my eyes a lot throughout the day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hope you all (yes, all 2 of you), have a wonderful weekend! I'll be doing a bit of judging at a cheer competition. Woohoo!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-91124522931118241052013-03-06T11:25:00.001-08:002013-04-11T20:18:33.181-07:00How I Wear....New Series Explained<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've been toying around with creating a series for this blog for a while. I need to give myself some structure and a sort of schedule to keep the blogging going. I know I'm doing this mostly for myself, but I'm ok with that. Even if only a few people see this, I hope it is helpful.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you've ever been a stay at home mom, you know how it can get: adult conversations are few and far between, you narrate everything you're doing (Momma has to go potty, Momma's making lunch, Momma needs to do laundry, etc.), you're lucky if you get a shower that day, and you start talking to yourself. A lot. Doing this blog makes me feel like I'm serving a purpose, and instead of talking just to myself, now I get to talk to you.</span></div>
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Maybe it's not that big of a deal for some of you moms...but having twins and then another little guy within such a short time, well, I don't get out much. It's pretty comical to watch me go anywhere, let alone the 30 minutes it takes just to get in the car and leave the house. It started with three kids under 16 months (take a moment to let that sink in, and no, it wasn't on purpose)...now the twins are 3 and the little guy will be 2 in June. I need this...and if you ever switch places with me for 72 hours (any less than that and you won't get the full experience), you'd understand. I thought I knew what it would take to stay home and raise kids - ha. No idea. Not even close. I realize my situation isn't the norm, but still, it isn't an easy thing to do. Ok, enough....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, back on topic, the thought process behind this series is to not only show swatches of whatever product is being featured, but to also show it applied. I know there are other well known beauty bloggers who do this (and I love them for it), but I found that I wanted to see even more. If you're like me, you like to read several different reviews and watch a few YouTube videos before purchasing, or even just to gain inspiration for products you already own. I think it was more that I had a hard time finding reviews and pictures of the product applied for certain products (bareMinerals, tarte, Inglot etc.) and so I thought I'd do my own little review, swatches and eye or face of the day pics.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hopefully this will be helpful, but maybe it'll just be me posing and modeling for myself. Either way, it will make me feel productive and I will have actually used some of the makeup in my collection. All good things, if you ask me.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm aware that the looks I come up with won't be groundbreaking - the purpose is really just to show you what they look like on, not necessarily a new way of application. Maybe I'll get adventurous, but I doubt it. My combos will probably be predictable and average - but they may still be helpful. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm starting with the 4.0 quads and 2.0 duos from the READY line of bareMinerals - these are probably the hardest ones for me to find any reviews on. If you have any requests (bareMinerals or not), let me know...if I have the product, I will definitely feature it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-91575101700884871722013-02-25T19:39:00.001-08:002013-02-25T19:39:49.941-08:00How To: Depotting MAC Eyeshadows<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It took me forever to finally decide that life would still go on if I depotted my precious MAC shadows and put them into one palette. And then, it took me forever to decide what palette they needed to go into. Super important decisions - I'm sure you agree.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pop out the pan of eye shadow from the outer plastic casing. Hang onto this both for the Back to MAC, and so you can remove the label and put it on the back of the eyeshadow pan.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let me know if you have any questions. I'd love to know if you have found an even simpler way to do this. I must also add - since I have depotted my shadows, they have received much more use.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-20999676198197664232013-02-09T08:31:00.000-08:002013-02-09T08:31:13.853-08:00bareMinerals: My Latest Obsession<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Please tell me you've tried the READY line of bareMinerals? Ok, so I haven't tried the foundation, blush or bronzer from the line...yet. I'm still obsessing over their eyeshadows. So many pretty colors!</span><br />
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Some shades are more sheer, but can be built up to the vibrancy you see in the pan. This is something I appreciate about this brand - scary shades become wearable for us "shy-of-bold-color" folk, but will equally satisfy those of us who crave "look-at-me" lids.</span><br />
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When I put my finger in the pan to swatch, it almost tricks my mind. They feel so creamy to the touch, but they are definitely a powder. As I mentioned above, you don't need to swirl the brush around in the pan - if you do, you will absolutley see product being dislodged. This is not to say that the formula is powdery or has fall out, it just speaks to how finely milled and pigmented it is.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I will admit, the first duo I purchased (The Epiphany), I sometimes struggled with a little bit of skipping with the darker, matte shade. I have since remedied any issue I had (my primer was a little too tacky and was grabbing the shadow). Now, I like to apply a transition color first, whether another bM shade or not, when I'm using the darker shade to blend into the crease. Problem solved, and since it's a step I already do anyway, I don't mind doing it first, and now actually prefer doing my makeup that way.</span><br />
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So here it is...a peek at my bareMinerals READY eyeshadow collection.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Listed from L-R, T-B: The Finer Things 8.0, Shine On Palette, The Star Treatment 8.0, The Cliff Hanger 2.0, The Scenic Route 2.0, The Escape 2.0, The Happy Place 4.0, The Possibilities 4.0, The Enlightenment 2.0, The Epiphany 2.0, The Horizon Line (liner shadow), The Nick of Time 2.0, The Showstopper 2.0, The Vision 2.0, The 15 Minutes 2.0, The Promise 2.0, The Truth 4.0 and The Rare Find 4.0.</i></span><br />
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If you're interested in a particular duo or quad, let me know in the comment section below. I'm starting a new "How I Wear" series for this blog where I will be featuring a different product for each post, along with swatches and photos showing the product in action.</span></div>
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I realize my blog is not seen by many, but I figure I might as well help out anyone who happens to stumble upon one of my posts. If you're reading this, thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-87323532017774668302013-02-06T22:55:00.001-08:002013-02-06T22:55:32.896-08:00January Empties<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here are a few empties from January, along with some thoughts about each product. Yes, I'm a little late, but since I'm the one in charge, I forgive myself. If you have any recommendations or have tried any of these products, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.</span><br />
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<b><i><u>tarte maracuja C-brighter eye treatment</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I received this as a bonus with the tarte TSV from July on QVC (what has your makeup done for you lately?). I was just about out of the eye cream I had been using, so I thought I'd give it a try. Honestly, I'm not sure I really saw any difference. I think it applied well, and I'd say my eye area felt moisturized, but I don't think I'd fork over the money to purchase this. Have you tried it?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've watched a few different videos on youtube where these were mentioned and decided to try it out. This may work for some of you, but I didn't really like it. But, true to form, instead of throwing it out, I had to finish it up. My hair has changed a lot (like A LOT) since having kids. It's just not as nice as it used to be. I need more moisture, but not so much that my scalp gets oily. Whatever, the hunt continues.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This came in a little set from an order I made with Sephora - I think it was a 500-point perk. I didn't think I was going to love it, but I did. That being said, I won't be purchasing this for full price. There are too many other mascaras I have that I love that are less expensive. This mascara gave volume and was super black. I really loved it the more I used it. You know how mascaras dry up a bit and it just gets better? I feel like this was one of those. I had to be careful when adding additional coats though - if I waited too long, it seemed to clump up.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've already mentioned that my hair has changed, and I needed something to spray in my hair after washing to help me comb through the tangles. I liked this well enough, and I suppose I would consider purchasing again, but I think I'll try something else first. I thought it had a nice scent.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've really been enjoying this body cream lately. I wouldn't say it's the best body cream I've ever used, but it definitely does its job. Plus, I find that this scent (along with Carried Away) offers a nice layering piece with my current favorite fragrance (Philosophy Love Sweet Love). It's a lovely thick cream that applies nicely and sinks in fast enough, but still leaves your skin feeling moisturized. Bath & Body Works just had their semi-annual sale and I picked up 3 more (Carried Away, Pink Chiffon and Vanilla Bean Noel)!</span><br />
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<b><i><u>tarte gifted Amazonian clay smart mascara</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Um...I love this. I want to buy it. But I just can't let myself spend that much on mascara. So, I will continue to purchase kits that include this amazing mascara. I loved <i>lights, camera, lashes</i> and I loved this more. I didn't think that could be possible! It has a drier formula that I find to be easier to use for my lashes. The brush is nice and stiff, helping to separate my lashes and evenly coat them, while providing some serious volume. Beautiful. Seriously. Try it.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If I had to describe the wand, I'd say it felt like boar bristles. I have no idea if that's true!</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I want to love this. I keep trying to love this. I think I'm getting better at applying it but I still find that other shampoos and conditioners can give me a similar result. If you haven't used it before, you're probably thinking I'm lame and wondering why I have to practice application of a product to cleanse my hair. I know, I wonder that too. I received this in a 6 piece set of small 6 oz size bottles. I think I got 1 1/2 uses out of each bottle, and I have about 1/4 left in 2 bottles. I also read that the more you use, the better it works. I just can't justify that financially. Even if I only cleanse my hair every other day, it's too much. Maybe if I cut my hair? I have to say, once I started doing the cleanse process twice (using half the pumps the first time, and the other half the second time), I did have better results. I suppose if I used this for a longer period of time, I would love it.</span><br />
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Rave: the product is super creamy and thick, and it feels wonderful in the hair, and when rinsing it out. You're supposed to rub your scalp for 1-2 minutes, comb through your hair, and then leave on for 5-10 minutes. (Don't quote me on that, this is from memory). I think the product must have menthol in it, when you rinse with cool water, it definitely produces a cold feeling that lasts.</span><br />
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Rant: let me further explain...depending on the size of the bottle you have, the number of recommended pumps will change. For the small 6 oz size and the length of my hair, it was recommended to use 48 pumps. The bottle holds 60 pumps. Here's a little math for you....a 32 oz bottle on QVC sells for $49.50, not including tax or shipping costs, and holds 192 pumps. For this size bottle and my long, thick hair, I would need 16-24 pumps (I'm thinking 24). That would give me 8-12 uses per bottle. If I cleanse my hair every other day, that would be less than a one month supply. I can't do it. I can't spend that much. Can you? If you have been using this product, I'd love to hear your results.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I don't often sport a dark smokey eye. In fact, up until the last couple of years, I mainly just wore shades of brown, with the odd purple-y color throw in there. I was all about natural looking makeup, buying and wearing mostly makeup that made it look like I wasn't wearing a lot of makeup (unfortunately for my face, it most often looked like I wasn't wearing any makeup at all).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fast forward to now - I still don't wear a lot of dark eyeliner or shadow, but I love playing with it and am more willing to try it out for a special event. Let's face it - this stay at home momma of three kids under 3 doesn't find a lot of opportunity for a super smokey eye. But, I still had to have this palette. I think it is perfect for those seeking a palette for gorgeous smokey eye looks - and I think it's even perfect for those who don't.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As always, Urban Decay has produced a high quality palette with super buttery, pigmented and very blend-able shades. Barlust is probably my favorite, followed by Mushroom....but I love the Loaded (green) and Rockstar (purple) shades as well. For those of us not creating a smokey eye look...the dark brown and black are great for adding depth in the crease, outer corner and for lining...the lighter shades serve as good blending colors and highlights, but if you want something light and shimmery, you'll have to look elsewhere in your collection...and the colorful shades would be a fun way to add a pop of color along the upper and/or lower lash line. There you have it. I justified your purchase of this palette for you. You're welcome. Obviously if you like dark eyeshadow looks and wearing smokey eyes, you don't need my justification. This palette is for you!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Since the palette has been out a while, you probably already know the details. Here they are anyway: </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The smoked palette features black zip around packaging housing 10 shades and includes a full size 24/7 Glide on Liner in Perversion - a super rich, matte black. It also has a great booklet showing different smokey eye looks to try. And don't forget - they even include a travel size of the Eyeshadow Primer Potion.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All photos are swatched in the same order as the palette, on bare skin: Kinky, Freestyle, Mushroom, Backdoor, Blackout, Barlust, Rockstar, Evidence, Loaded, Asphalt. In the second and third photo, I have also swatched Perversion down the middle of the two rows.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swatches from the Urban Decay Smoked Palette - outside in full sun.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Is it worth $49? I'd say so. You can create a range of different looks, from neutral, daytime friendly to over the top, nighttime sexy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Do you own this palette? What is your favorite way to wear these shades?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Becca</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-59173661006170869422012-09-28T15:48:00.001-07:002012-09-28T15:48:38.177-07:00MAC Fluidline: Rich Ground<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After posting about one of my favorite fluidlines yesterday, I decided that, since Rich Ground is also being promoted with the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/9384/New-Collections/Styleseeker/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Styleseeker</a> collection, I might as well do a separate post for it. I find this shade to be very wearable, even though it is on the metallic side.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Online, MAC describes this as a "Reddened coco with frost." I would call Rich Ground more of a coppery-bronze shade. I have worn it alone and also as a thicker line, adding a thinner, liquid black liner on top, closest to the lash line. It is nice to be able to use this instead of the normal brown or black liner, and still be in the neutral realm.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This, like my other fuidlines, applies very easily. It is smooth in texture and opaque without having to build up the color. Of the bronze liners in my collection, the only one I had that came somewhat close was Tanzania from Sue Devitt. I would say it is similar in tone, but a little darker and not as frosty.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I made a trip to the CCO closest to me (which I didn't even know these existed until about 6 months ago!) to exchange a few items. As I was perusing the store (with my huge triple stroller, mind you), one of the sales associates pulled out a fluidline from behind the counter that wasn't on display. Dark Diversion. I wasn't even allowed to swatch it, but I could tell from the color in the pot that I was going to like it - I immediately told her that I would be purchasing this, and I am so happy I did!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MAC describes the color as a blackened plum but, I would say</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dark Diversion is more of a dark burgundy-brown shade with a slight sheen (you can just see a hint of sparkle in the swatch). I love it! It is definitely not metallic, and I think it leans more on the red side than purple, but don't let that description deter you. It is dark enough, and brown-ish enough, that I don't think it would appear red on your eyes. Like the other fluidlines I own, this applies beautifully: smooth, creamy and opaque. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dark Diversion is currently being re-promoted and is available as part of the MAC Styleseeker collection. When I checked, it was still in stock </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/9384/New-Collections/Styleseeker/index.tmpl" target="_blank">online</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, but you'll have to check stores for availability.</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I primed my eyelid with the tarte clean slate 360 creaseless 12-hour smoothing eye primer.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I swept the lightest shade all over my eye, from lash line to brow bone, with a Sigma E25.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I used a Sigma E55 to pat the rose gold shade all over the lid.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Next, I deepened the crease with the taupe shade, using an E25.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With an E45, I blended the eggplant color just onto the outer corner.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I used the same shade to line my upper lash line and placed it on the outer third of my lower lash line with an E30.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Using the E30 again, I blended the rose gold shade on the middle third of the lower lash line.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Next, I lined my upper and lower water line with the Maybelline Master Drama Cream Pencil in Midnight Master.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's to you finding "The Happy Place" - Becca</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-8359291612395410612012-08-31T11:51:00.000-07:002012-08-31T11:58:24.913-07:00bareMinerals and Stila: Mini Review and Swatches<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My husband knows he's married to a makeup junkie...and I think he accepts it. Heck, I would go so far as to consider him an enabler, but I am </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>absolutely</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> not complaining about that. Honey, if you're reading this, thank you for my new "toys."</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These shadows are of the same great quality as the other Stila eyeshadows I own. Twig actually feels quite dry, but still delivers a beautiful color, albeit not quite as pigmented as I would hope. I think these are great shades for the summer, and for transitioning into the fall as well.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All of the bareMinerals Ready shadows I own have been superior in quality, and these quads are no exception. They are so buttery smooth and richly pigmented, they sometimes seem unreal. The only issue I've encountered is that the matte shades sometimes don't apply and blend as easily as shades with different finishes. However, I think it may just be because the shadow is sticking to the primer. I've solved this minor issue by using a lighter shade as an all over base, layered over the primer, and then continuing with my eyeshadow application as usual. The skipping does not keep me from using and enjoying these shadows, and it will not keep me from adding more of these to my collection in the future. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In both photos, the order is as follows: (1) Expensive Pink (MAC), (2) Imagine, (3)Pinot Noir (bM), (4) Brighton Peach (NYC duo), (5) Imagine, (6) Emerald Boudoir (highlight shade, Lancome), (7) Inglot 407, (8) Variations (peach shade, Chanel), (9) Melon pigment (MAC).</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Exhale</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Moving on to the eggplant shade of Euphoria...ahhh, it's so pretty. Here we go: (1) Kaska Beige (dk purple shade, Chanel), (2) Euphoria, (3) Day to Night (purple shade, ELF), (4) Sketch (MAC), (5) Euphoria, (6) 423 (Inglot), (7) Private Affair (deep wine shade, Lorac), (8) Encore (purple shade, Smashbox), (9) Black Ruby (bM). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Although none of these shades are ones I would consider a dupe, there are a few that are similar. I'd say Sketch and Inglot 423 are similar, and even Black Ruby - although if you buff Black Ruby too much, it just starts to look black. After taking these photos, I about hit myself in the head. Why didn't I include Twinks in the mix? Don't worry, I finally came to my senses (look down there somewhere). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The photos above are taken at a little bit different angles so that you can see the sheen of the shades. In each pair of swatches, The Happy Place shade is on the left.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of the MAC shades I have, All That Glitters was the closest I had to compare to Peace. I'm fairly certain there has to be another MAC shade that would be more similar, or at least with the same finish, but I can only work with what I have.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, Expensive Pink is extremely close to being an exact dupe, but it is not 100% exact. The peachy/golden sheen in both shades is pretty dead on, however, the color is not quite the same.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Copperplate is obviously more gray than Exhale, but it may provide a very similar look when applied to the eye. Euphoria also has much more of a sheen than Sketch does, although it does have a similar color.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Finally, I decided to swatch Twinks next to Euphoria. I think I originally did, but there were swatches all over my hands and arms, and when it came to do the swatches for the photo, I somehow decided it was too brown to include. Twinks has a very similar finish, but the color is more brown than Euphoria. I think it would be worth it to try a look using Sketch and one using Twinks to see what performs more like The Happy Place on the eye.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-17003669155670032182012-08-29T15:00:00.000-07:002012-08-29T15:01:26.744-07:00DripKnots - Why You Need Them in Your Life<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865326674467789491noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833926243448189193.post-92029056370719724512012-08-22T23:52:00.001-07:002012-08-28T16:08:03.447-07:00Two Looks Using the NEW Maybelline 24HR Color Tattoo Eye Shadows<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For these two looks, I used a mix of both my fingers and brushes for application. I mainly used my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Sigma E25</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> for blending out edges and I used my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>bareMinerals</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>full tapered shadow </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">brush and fingers to apply the product from the pot. To line my eyes, I used a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>smashbox precision brush</i>, unless otherwise stated. I used no primer and these shadows stuck around all day...not that I was surprised. I'm still loving these new shades, and I'm looking forward to using them as a colored eye shadow base next.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I blended a wash of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f9cb9c;">Barely Beige</span> over the entire lid, from lash line to the brow bone. Next, I placed <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">Gold Shimmer</span> in the crease and deepened with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000;">Rich Mahogany</span>, concentrating on the outer corner. I lined my upper lash line with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">Mossy Green</span>. Once again, I lined my water line with the L'OREAL Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner in Bronze.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I typically include a matte shade in my eye shadow looks, but I wanted to use only these new shades. Is it shimmery? Yes. Is it too much shimmer? You decide. I don't think I'd feel self conscious leaving the house with these looks, but I also think it might be nice to incorporate some sort of matte shade for a more toned down appearance. However, when blended out, both Rich Mahogany and Mossy Green give more dimension than just a straight up shimmer eyeshadow normally would.</span><br />
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to Rite Aid for a treat. Hey, ice cream for the kids, and new makeup for mommy
– win-win, right? Wrong! 1-0 kids (but I did manage to sneak a few bites of ice
cream. I worked out, remember? So it was ok). The Rite Aid down the street
didn’t have these…so, I figured we might as well go to the Walgreen’s across
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the baby in one cart, diaper bag inside that cart, one twin in the seat of
another cart, and the other twin sitting inside of that one. Pushing the cart
with the baby and pulling the cart with the twins. Wouldn’t you want to load
them all back in the car, drive across the street and do it again? Exactly.
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of course, I walk in Walgreen’s with my crew and they don’t have it. Frustration
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fast forward to last night at 9:45 p.m. – walking out of the
third Rite Aid, and fifth store total, with the prize in hand. All four of the
new earth tone shades were mine!! And no, the kids were not with me….I’m not <i>that</i> bad ;-). I picked these up for
$6.69 each and received 10% off of each one. They were having a Buy One Get One
50% off on Maybelline products, but they wouldn’t give it to me on these, even
though it didn’t specifically say they were excluded. I was a little miffed,
but I was going to buy them anyway. </span></div>
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Green</i>, <i>Gold Shimmer</i> and <i>Rich</i> <i>Mahogany</i> are all limited edition, Bad to the
Bronze and Audacious Asphalt are part of the permanent range. They feel the
same in texture as the two previous shades I own (super creamy), and the
staying power seems just as great. They are very pigmented and I would say they
stay on better than my Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows, which I love – I washed
my arm with soap and water, and the swatches were <b>still</b> on my arm! Of
course, that was my arm and not my eyelids; I’ll let you know if it doesn’t
perform as well on the eyes. All swatches are on bare skin.</span><br />
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that this might be a dupe for Painterly Paint Pot from MAC. Sorry, not even
close, both in finish and color. Painterly is a nude peach with a matte finish,
while this is definitely lighter and shimmery. I would say it is a closer match for Bare Study, but it’s
not exact. In the pot, they look similar, but swatched on the skin, Bare
Study has a gold pearl, while Barely Beige looks a little more peach. On the
eyes, the difference isn’t quite as noticeable. If you’ve been lusting over
MAC’s Bare Study but don’t want to fork over the cash, I’d say this little
beauty is worth a try.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Looks more on the bronze side, which makes me
excited! Maybe even looks a little like an antique gilded gold…I don’t know, I
never said I was amazing at describing colors.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gorgeous dark brown with, what looks like, red
and gold shimmer. Can’t wait to try this on my eyes! Check out the photos below
for shade comparison to similar products from L'OREAL and Benefit.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(L-R) Birthday Suit, Bronzed Taupe, Bad to the Bronze, Busy Signal, Rich Mahogany, Gold Shimmer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">(L-R) Birthday Suit, Bronzed Taupe, Bad to the Bronze, Busy Signal, Rich Mahogany, Gold Shimmer</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After completing that first comparison, I just had to go looking in the rest of my collection to see if I had anything else close to this shade. Nope...at least, not in a similar formulation. I didn't even glance at my powder shadows - that would take too long! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(L-R) R1 - Birthday Suit (Benefit), Bad to the Bronze<br />R2 - Slate (tarte), Juju (UD), Busy Signal (Benefit), Taupe (Mally)<br />R3 - Bronzed Taupe (L'OREAL), Rehab (UD), Trailblazing Brown (Mally), Twilight (Mally)<br />Bottom swatch that is cut off is Rich Mahogany. This photo was taken outside, no flash.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The largest swatch is Rich Mahogany and is not included in the list below.<br />(L-R) R1 - Bronzed Taupe (L'OREAL), Slate (tarte)<br />R2 - Rehab (UD), Juju (UD), Birthday Suit (Benefit)<br />R3- Trailblazing Brown (Mally), Busy Signal (Benefit), Bad to the Bronze<br />R4 - Twilight (Mally), Taupe (Mally)<br />This photo was taken outside, with flash.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What do you think? Are you on the hunt for these? Will you
be adding any of these shades to your collection?</span><br />
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