Maybelline New York The Nudes Palette

$9.98

This palette contains 12 nude, cool-toned eyeshadows with matte and shimmer shades.

Based on the description, you can get 13 different looks with these shadows.

I did a soft look using all of the shimmer shades in the palette.

I also used the matte cream shade (3rd from top) for the crease and brow bone.

I paired the eye look with bold lashes and liner with a plum lip liner.

Here I used all of the deep matte shades and the golds for a smokey look.

Make sure to use a matte base to prevent the shadows from looking muddy.

I also used the same colors on the bottom lash line with long wispy lashes.

You can create any look with this palette. Pair it with any wine lipstick for Fall!

What are your thoughts?

xo, Sharlene

August Favorites-2014

Monthly Favorites-August

Hi Everyone!  So I decided to share a few of my favorite things that I loved for the month of August.

Estee Lauder Double Matte Oil-Control Pressed Powder (03 Med)

This silky powder controls the shine in my t-zone and never looks cakey no matter how much I use.

I've had this compact for a year now and I still haven't hit pan yet!

It's been 100 degrees all summer everyday and this keeps the oil at bay.

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow (Bella Sand)

I love using this creamy color to highlight anywhere on my face.

It has a soft beige shimmer w/o any glitter and it lasts all day long. 

If you have a tan, this won't look ashy on the skin at all.

Summer is winding down but you can have a subtle glow all year long with this eyeshadow.

Becca Mineral Blush (Damselfly)

This blush never fails me. I use it with a smokey or natural look.

It blends into the skin perfectly and you will never look like a clown.

It's a beautiful peachy pink with a hint of coral and is a perfect color for Fall coming up!

L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paint (Babydoll)

I can not get enough of these lip paints, especially the color baby doll.

This is a flirty pink color that's not too overpowering and it stays glossy all day.

I love the minty fresh feeling of this color without drying out my lips.

It does not bleed and transfer all over my lips.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Palette

If you got your hands on this palette, I'm sure you love it like I do.

I can do so many eyeshadow looks from day-night or every season.

All the colors are so pigmented and blend like a dream.

Maybelline Fit Me Oil-Free Shine Stick Foundation (Coconut)

I love using this product to contour my face.

It's a creamy stick foundation in the deepest shade.

I use it as a base under my powder contour shade.

It blends like a dream on my skin and never looks orange or ashy.

This foundation stays put all day w/o disappearing on my skin.

If you don't want to buy the Bobbi Brown foundation stick to contour, try this and you will love it!

I hope you enjoyed my August favorites. What are your holy grail products?

xo,

Sharlene.

Kat Von D Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick

Sephora.com-$19

The shade shown here is called Berlin. It's labeled as a warm rose color.  I would describe it as a coral with a hint of a red undertone.  

This product is supposed to be a long wearing, full coverage liquid lipstick and it has a matte finish.

The formula has also been updated from the previous liquid lipsticks in Kat's line.

Here is just one swipe of the product.

Before I applied Berlin, I moisturized my lips with Carmex Lip Balm.  As you can see, I have very pigmented lips (excuse my awkward expression).

This is just one application. It went on a bit streaky at first.

This was the 2nd application and the product went on smooth like a creamy gloss. There is a hint of shine.

Here I let the product dry completely. 

My lips felt a bit sticky but I did not press my lips together. I just let the liquid lipstick do its thing.

Just after one hour of application. My lips felt a bit dry.

After a total of 1.5 hours, the liquid lipstick was not completely budge-proof.

After 2 hours of wear, the lines on my lips were more visible. I had to take the stuff off because my lips felt so dry. So this was not as moisturizing as I thought. It did leave a faint stain on my lips.

This color is so gorgeous and it's pretty long wearing but totally not budge proof. If you like the look of matte lips, then this liquid lipstick is totally for you. However, I didn't like the dry feel it gave my lips and they looked dehydrated and not as smooth as the first application.

Have you tried Kat Von D's Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick? Let me know.

xo,

Sharlene

Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Palette

The latest palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills is in collaboration with a popular blogger on Instagram named Amra Olevic.

The top row contains 5 shimmery (non chunky/glittery) shades and 5 matte shades on the bottom row.

Top Row:

Legend, Glisten, Topaz, Iridescent Purple, and Emerald

Bottom Row:

Vanilla, Caramel, Morocco, Deep Plum, and LBD

A duo ended eyeshadow brush is also included.

The pigmentation is pretty good.

The only color that doesn't last as long is Iridescent Purple. 

If you use a purple base it prevents the shadow from fading.

Here is a picture with a purple base on the bottom lash line.

I used Maybelline's Creamy Beige Color Tattoo on my lid.

My favorite colors in the palette are Glisten, Caramel, Morocco, and Deep Plum.

Overall, I really like the choice of colors and highly recommend it for different everyday looks.

The colors blend really well together and compliment all skin tones and eye colors.

Do you own this palette? What are your thoughts?

xo, Sharlene

L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints

Available Here

These lip paints from L.A. Girl cosmetics are raved about on YouTube, Instagram, and on every beauty blog!

So what exactly is all the hype about?

Everyone loves these because they are a dupe for the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks at a fraction of the price ($3.25 each).

I would describe these as a lipstick, lipgloss, and lip stain all in one. 

Pin Up

Hot Mess

Blushing

Bombshell

Babydoll

Coy

They are highly pigmented, non-drying, and long wearing.

They also have a minty fresh feeling on the lips because they contain peppermint oil and Vitamin E.

Back of the tube has the name of each color.

You can apply them directly from the tube or with a lip brush.

I'm a coffee drinker and these lip paints stay on my lips for about 4-5 hours.

Have you tried them yet? If so, tell me your thoughts and if you will get more colors.  

xo, Sharlene.

Sonia Kashuk 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Brush Set

 Currently available only in Target store locations-On Sale $35.99

This 15th anniversary limited edition 15 piece professional brush set includes the following:

FACE

-Powder Brush

-Blusher Brush

-Duo-Fiber Buffing Brush

-Contour Brush

-Angled Multipurpose Brush

-Foundation Brush

EYES

-Fluffy Eye Shadow Brush

-Concealer Brush

-Small Eye Shadow Brush

-Precision Smudge Brush

-Smudge Brush

-Synthetic Angled Liner Brush

-Spoolie

-Crease Brush

-Blending Brush

PROS:

-Highly affordable to fit anyone's budget.

 -Very attractive looking.

-Have glossy, deep plum and gold colored handles. 

-Contain the Sonia Kashuk brand labeled on each individual brush.

-All brushes are incredibly soft.

-There are no extra or unnecessary brushes for applying makeup.

-Designed with the consumer in mind.

-Perfect for makeup artists, makeup lovers, or beginners looking for a complete brush set.

-Little to no shedding after cleansing.

CONS:

-The gold lettering for the Sonia Kashuk logo rubs off fairly easily.

-Currently sold out online for purchase.

TIPS:

Before using, cleanse the brushes with some baby/pro shampoo.

Re-shape the brushes into their original form before laying down to dry.

Never submerge the entire brush in water or cleanser. 

Use a light hand when rinsing.

What are your thoughts? If you like what you see, hurry and grab this set because it's selling out fast!

xo, Sharlene

Summer-Proof Makeup Essentials

Need makeup this summer that will stay put and can hold up in the heat/humidity?  Check out some of my favorite products that can help.

Foundation:  I love MAC's Face & Body foundation. It's waterproof and gives your skin either a dewy or satin finish depending on your choice of powder.  Light coverage but build able and the shade I use is C3.

Concealer:  MAC's Pro Long Wear concealer gives full coverage and hides acne scars, blemishes, and uneven skin.  It's long wearing as the name suggests and once set with powder, never creases and stays put.  You can also use this by itself as foundation.  I use the shade NC 35.

Powder:  Laura Mercier's setting powder provides skin with a shine-free finish and looks beautiful in photos.  I've used this powder in the hottest summers of all time and it holds up even when I sweat like crazy.  It comes in translucent and is universal for all skin tones.

Bronzer:  If you read my last post then you know how crazy I am about Milani's bronzer in Glow.  It gives skin a silky sun-kissed glow and is very easy to blend.  Perfect to contour with or just to warm up the face.

Eye Primer/Shadow:  Maybelline's Eye Studio Color Tatoo can be worn alone as a base or just as an eyeshadow. Very long wearing and come in several beautiful shades.  I love using the shades Tough as Taupe and Barely Branded for a quick look.

Cheeks:  Becca Beach Tint Souffle in Lychee/Opal is an amazing product.  It's a sheer and luminous blush that can be used with your fingers or brush for a summer glow.  Easily blend able and doesn't wear off throughout the day.  Best of all, it doesn't look greasy and dries to a soft powder finish.

Lips:  Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte lipstick is perfect for those of us who hate touching up our lipstick/gloss throughout the day. It's a long wearing and creamy formula for the lips. I use the shades Baby and Calypso which are perfect shades for summer or all year long.

Brows:  Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow will keep your brows put no matter how much you sweat, work, or workout.  This stuff is waterproof and keeps my tiny brow hairs in place. I use either #20 Light Brown or #30 Dark Brown depending on my mood.

Makeup Setting Spray:  The infamous Urban Decay All Nighter makeup setting spray is a must to keep your makeup fresh and budge-proof.  It truly does keep my makeup in place for hours.

xo,

Sharlene.