Spring Makeup Tutorial |2014

Hello Beauties!

As promised, here are all of the products I used in my Spring makeup tutorial.

Products Used:

Face:  

Lorac POREfection Mattifying Primer

Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation (Caramel Beige)

M.A.C. Studio Finish Concealer (NC 42)

The Body Shop Bronzer (Warm Glow)

NYX Matte Bronzer (Deep Tan)

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (Sandstorm)

Eyes:  

Lorac Behind The Scenes Eye Primer

M.A.C. Paint Pot (Nubile)

M.A.C. Skinfinish Natural (Med Dark)

Scotch Tape

it Cosmetics Vol. 1 Matte Palette: (Love)-lids, brow highlight

(Sunrise + Sunset)-crease as my transition color

(Mocha + Java)-outer crease

(Mocha)-lower lash line

Makeup Forever Aqua Black

Wet n Wild Megaplump Mascara (Black, waterproof)

Miss Adoro Lashes (747 M)

M.A.C. Eyeshadow (Tempting)

Brows:

VS Pro Eyeshadow Primer to hold brows in place

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo (Dark Brown)

NYX Wonder Pencil (Dark)

Cheeks:

Maybelline Master Highlight (Coral)

Lips:

Carmex Lip Balm

Palladio Herbal Lip Liner (Nearly Nude)

Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick (#12), later switched to M.A.C Lipstick (Vegas Volt)

NYX Butter Gloss (Cherry Cheesecake)

I hope you enjoyed this Spring makeup tutorial. If you enjoyed it, please like and share. Be sure to follow my blog for more updates/posts.

Have an amazing day!

xoxo,  Sharlene

it Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol.1 Matte Luxe Transforming Eyeshadow Palette

Available Here

What it is?  A palette that contains 14 neutral matte eyeshadows and one transforming eyeshadow to make any matte shadow in the palette into a pearly shade.

What's so different about this palette?  

The eyeshadows claim to contain anti-aging and silk infused pigments that are paraben, fragrance, sulfate, and cruelty free.  All of the shadows can be used either wet or dry and claim to make your lids look wrinkle-free.

Pros?  

-I love that anyone of any age can use this product because of the soft neutral colors in the palette. 

-It's also packaged in a pink velvet case with a magnetic closure so you can travel easily with it.  

-The shadows blended beautifully without looking muddy or messy at all.

-I experienced very little fall-out onto my cheeks and underneath my eyes.

-The eyeshadows stayed put throughout the day and didn't crease on me at all.

Cons?  

When I used the transforming shade over the color 'All Heart' on my lid, I didn't find that the eyeshadow looked pearly as much as I wanted it to. It just gave a slight hint of shimmer but no dramatic transformation or pearly effect whatsoever.

Here's a look I did on my YouTube channel using the palette:

Top Row Swatches:

From left to right:  Sheer Joy, Soft Light, Warmth, Soulful

Continued:  Mocha, Violet, Midnight, Noir

Bottom Row Swatches:

From left to right:  Love, Sunrise, Sunset, All Heart

Continued:  Java, Iconic, and Transforming Pearl

If you own this palette, I would love to know your thoughts about it. Is it your go-to palette?  Are you thinking about purchasing one for yourself? Let me know down below!

xo, Sharlene