Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Urban Decay Cream Shadow in Midnight Rodeo

Of all the three Urban Decay cream shadows that I own, this is the best. It is very subtle and pretty. I tend to wear the same types of colors over and over again, and this is one of them. It is the perfect every day color.

Midnight Rodeo is a shimmery champagne color with lots of sparkle. The great thing about these cream shadows is that there is no glitter fallout. This can be used like a MAC paint pot to put powder shadows over or it can just be used on its own.

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

Smashbox O-Gloss

Once again we have another O-Gloss review!

This is the original O-Gloss. It starts off as clear and then changes to a perfect shade of pink for your lips. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is the best gloss. It is moisturizing, it isn't sticky at all, it has beautiful color, and it has such a cool gimmick!

This color is perfect for the day time. The pink is nice and subtle and leaves a stain on your lips after the gloss wears off. I would definitely repurchase this!

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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Smashbox O-Glow Cheek Color

This is a pretty great cheek color. The swatch picture doesn't really do it that much justice. When you first apply it, it starts out clear, then hot pink, then it mutes into a gorgeous pink flush. It only takes a little, if you use too much of it, your cheeks will end up being hot pink.

This product is great for winter. When skin is drier, it tends to flake. When my skin is drier I have to forgo powder foundation on my cheeks because it shows any patches of dry skin I might have. Blush does the same. It's best to use a liquid blush to prevent this from happening.

I really like this product. I would purchase it again. As I've said before, I'm a huge fan of the O-Glow series by Smashbox.

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Tarte The Starlet Makeup Vanity Review

Closed Palette

Open Palette
 Traditional Smoky Eye
 Top to Right: Celebrity, Superstar, Luminary, Opening Night

Left to Right: Celebrity, Superstar, Luminary, Opening Night
Earthy
Top to Right: Talent, Idol, Cameo, Virtuoso


Left to Right: Talent, Idol, Cameo, Virtuoso
 Plum Smoky Eye
Left to top: Stardom, Icon, Siren, Major

Left to right: Major, Siren, Icon, Stardom
Blues
Left to Top: Fame, Big Break, Toast, VIP

Left to Right: VIP, Toast, Big Break, Fame

 Browns
Left to Top: Popular, Timeless, Trophy, Prestige

Left to Right: Trophy, Prestige, Popular, Timeless
 Pinks
Left to Top: Ingénue, Prima Donna, Diva, Leading Lady
Left to Right: Leading Lady, Diva, Ingénue, Prima Donna
 


Left to Right: Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess, Blush in Glory, Blush in Starlet, Shimmering Powder in Rose

Left to Right: Park Avenue Princess, Glory, Starlet, Rose
There is a lot here. A lot a lot. First of all, the entire palette is set in a beautiful mirrored jewelry box. The idea is that you can pull out the glittery trays that hold the makeup and use the box as a jewelry box. I haven't done this because I really don't have a protected place to put the make-up. Maybe if I ever invest in z-palettes I'll do it but for now I like to keep the box on my vanity.

Onto the colors. There are a lot of shimmery colors and a lot of matte colors which is nice to see in a large palette like this. The matte colors tend to be lighter and therefore less pigmented but that's ok too as the mini palettes aren't all overpowering. The shimmery colors tend to be amazingly pigmented, especially the cooler ones.

I spent a lot of time debating whether to get this or the Lorac palette that was along the same lines as this. I had never tried Lorac and I wanted to, but then again I've had such fantastic luck with Tarte so far that I knew I wanted this one. In the end I went with what I knew and I'm pleased I did. Not only did I get a bunch of new eyeshadows handily arranged in matching groups of four, I also got four cheek colors and two mascaras.

The cheek colors are amazing. I've wanted to try the amazonian clay blushes for a long time and based on the two that are in this palette I think I will order some more. The pigmentation on them is spectacular. The bronzer is also very nice, but the highlighter is probably my favorite. It's that perfect shade of pinky glow that I look for in a highlighter.

The mascara is great too. The lights camera lashes mini will be the third lights camera lashes mini that I have received. You won't hear me complaining though as it is my favorite mascara. I also love that they included a lash primer in the set. I currently use a Clinique lash primer but it is nice to have another one for when I'm on the go!

I love this set. If it is still available I would recommend it to anyone who wants a ton of makeup! Please leave questions and comments and subscribe!