Here it is! I wanted to get this tutorial up soon for those of you who may have been a little weiry abou this particular palette. Since creating looks, I have fallen more in love with this palette and apperciate it for the simplistic looks that it will create. As stated before, if you are looking for softer and more romantic eyeshadow looks, then the Naked 3 Palette is for you! I hope that you all enjoy this tutorial.
Surprisingly I did not take many pictures of this look! So I do want to apology and I will make a better effort to take more pictures for my next tutorial and blog post! Love you all and thanks for continuting to support me!
Pictures (Well more like 2...sorry)
If you're interested in swatches, make sure to look at my blog post on my first impression of the Naked 3 Palette as well as comparions to the 2 pervious naked palettes from Urban Decay!
I can't believe that November is over! A lot has happened this month that it flew by! Before I knew it, it was Thanksgiving Day! Whew....2013 is coming to a close..
With that said, here are my November beauty favorites!
In no particular order:
Nivea Extended Moisture Lotion - LOVE IT!!!
Nivea Soft Lotion - My hand cream of choice
Bare Minerals Prime Time Foundation Primer - I have fallen in love with an oldie but a goodie!
Benefit They're Real Mascara - This caught me by surprise but I will repurchase soon!
Bio Oil - My holy grail to saving my skin from a nasty scar (I know that sounds vain but who wants a scar?!?! I know I don't)
Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil - Best Cuticle Oil EVER!!
Nars Dolce Vita Lipstick - The perfect everyday color! Wish it was a little more pigmented but it is a build- able lipstick
Glam Glow Super Mud - i will continue to rave about this product!!!!!!!! It is amazing!
Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil - This is a repeat from last month but it has done wonders for my hair and scalp!
Orgins GinZing Eye Cream - A puffy eyed girls dream! Want to look well rested? Try this product!
Coach Poppy Roller Ball Perfume - One of my go to scents! I dint talk about perfumes much but this is by far one of my favorites!
The Urban Decay Naked 3 palette consist of 12 rose-colored neutral eye shadows that range of finishes of matte to shimmer. Overall this palette is very interesting and I am pretty pleased with the color pay off for most of the colors included in this palette. For more in depth first impression review, check out the video! Below you will find the swatches to each eye shadow
EYE SHADOW DESCRIPTIONS AND SWATCHES
Strange – Pale neutral pin matte (falls more into the texture of a satin)
Dust – Pale metallic pink shimmer with iridescent micro glitter
Burnout – Light Pinky-each satin
Limit – Light dusty rose matte
** Swatches are from top to bottom
Buzz – metallic rose shimmer
Trick 0 Light metallic pinky copper
Nooner – medium pinky brown matte
Liar – medium mauve shimmer
Factory – pink satin brown
Mugshot – metallic taupe shimmer
Darkside – deep taupe mauve satin
Blackheart – smoky black matte with rosy red micro sparkle
Urban Decay Naked Palettes Comparisons
Naked palette emphasized more bronze hued eye shadows
The Naked 2 palette emphasized more taupe/ greige (grey and beige) hued eye shadow
The Naked 3 palette emphasized more of a rose gold hued eye shadow.
Each palette is difference from each other but all make a great collection of neural toned eye shadows to create any great look!
Hey everyone! This is the start of my Birthday Makeup Series! First up, the Deep Smokey eyes featuring the Shadowy Lady Eye shadow Quad from MAC Cosmetics
MAKEUP LOOK (sorry the close up of my pimple, but it is going away finally!!!)
Shadowy Lady Eye shadow Quad
Shadowy Quad - Smoked Violet (R) and Shadowy Lady (L)
Don't forget to check out my latest Ulta and Sephora Haul!
It feels like forever since I last did a haul video!!! But I had the opportunity to take advantage of a great coupon from Ulta and the excuse of my birthday to splurge at Sephora (lol). I will say when I do shop for makeup and beauty products I normally have a game plan when I shop and that is a TO BUY LIST and a WISHLIST! Keeping track of it will keep me from spending too much money in which I could easily drop a couple of hundreds of dollars shopping if I do not keep it in check. Both hauls are fairly small but I feel that I got some great items and I couldn't wait to share!
Below is a list of the products that I purchased as well as swatches and pictures.
*Ulta Haul*
Products purchased
OPI Nail Eny Nail Strengthen for Sensitive and Peeling Nails
EyLure Katy Perry Lashes in Ka-Pow! NYX Studio Perfect Photo-Loving Primer
NXY Soft Matte Cream in Stockholm
NYX Softt Matte Cream in Abu Dhabi
NYX The It List - The Pinks Set
- Butter Gloss in Eclair
- Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige
- Lip Plumper in Pamela
- Soft Matte Cream in Instabul
- Xtreme Shine Lip Cream in Nude Peach Fuzz
Swatches are from left to right starting with the NYX Soft Matte Cream in Stockholm and ending with NXY Xtreme Shine Lip Cream in Nude Peach Fuzz
Real TECHniques Core Collection Brushes
*Sephora Haul*
Products Purchased
Glam Glow Super Mud Mask Set
- SuperMud Clearing Treatment
- YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment
Sephora Favorites "SuperStar" Set
- Anatadia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
- Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray
- Deborah Lippman Treatment Infused Nail Color in Celopatra in New York
- Josie Marsn 100% Argan Oil
- NARS Blush & Bronzing Powder Duo in Orgasam & Laguna
- NARS Lipstick in Dolce Vita
- Orgins FinDing Refreshing Eye Cream to Brigthen and Depuff - Smashbox Camera Ready BBC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35
- Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
- Too Faced Better Than False Lashes Lash Extension System with Flexistretch Nylon Fibers Mascara & Top Coat
- Too Faced Flexistrecth Nylon Fibers
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin & Mushroom
- Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Rollerball
Don't forget to check out the Sephora App! It is amazing! It made my "online" shopping experience a great one! It was simple, yet every effective. A mini Sephora Store in the palm of your hand.
Greetings from LAS VEGAS! I am here for my birthday celebration, but I took the time (on my 5 hour flight) to write this blog post up! Hope you all are having a great weekend! I know I will!!!!
Applying false lashes can be one of the most frustrating things
to do. It definitely takes patience, a steady hand as well as some ironclad
techniques that make it easier. I remember when I first learned how to apply
false lashes, it was horrible! For a while I never wanted to look at false
lashes, but realized that by applying them, it took my eye makeup look to the
next level. Unfortunately I was not blessed to have long and full lashes that
my brother oh so conveniently inherited that genetic pool so I love to bump up
my own lashes by using false ones. Below are a few tools as well as some tricks
that can help you apply your lashes with a little less frustration!
Tools Need:
A pair of lashes – Any brand will do
Lash Glue – I prefer that DUO lash glue, but if
you are allergic to latex, try to find a brand that is latex free
Pair of tweezers – This tool is optional. I prefer to use
tweezers because it makes the application process a little easier to bear.
Mascara – Any brand will do.
Pair of scissors
Before jumping into applying your lashes there are a few
steps that you need to do first. This will save you frustration but also insure
that your lashes will adhere with much ease.
Determining Lash Size
| All lashes come in a standard size. As we all know, everyone has a different
eye shape as well as size. Some people have smaller eyes while others have
larger eyes. The size of your eye will determine the length in which your
lashes should be. As stated before, lashes come in a standard size, so before
applying you have to make sure that the lash band is the right size for your
eye shape.
Start by removing the lashes from the tray with care. Do not
pull at your lashes, but place your finger on the lashes and roll down. This
will release the lash from the tray. Once the lash is released, place the lash
over your natural lashes. Look to see if the lashes are overlapping your
natural lashes as well as in the frame of your natural lashes. If the lash is
longer than your eye shape you have to trim your lashes.
Trimming Lashes |
Trimming lashes is important to ensure that your lash will look as natural as
possible. You do not want lashes longer than your eye shape. This will create a
heavy look, thus causing the false lashes to look more unrealistic.
When trimming your lashes, you want to trim from the outside
corner of the lashes rather than the inner corner. Most lashes have shorter
lash hairs designated from the inner corner. If you cut the lash from that
side, it will not look natural thus throwing off the correct placement in which
the lash should rest on your eyes. You want to trim your lashes from the outer
corner. When looking at the lash band, the lashes then to be grouped. When
cutting your false lashes, only cut the grouped lashes to make sure that you
are not over cutting. Once you have trimmed your lashes, place the lashes on
your eye to make sure that they are the right size. If too long, proceed to the
next lash grouping and trim.
Apply Mascara |
Applying mascara before applying your false lashes will help to make your lashes
blend with the false lashes. I recommend putting on mascara on before applying your
false lash. I believe this will help with the longevity of your lashes because
you are reducing any product buildup on your false lashes making them to hold
up a little longer.
Applying Lashes |
Now that you've determined your lash band size and have trimmed your lashes, it
is now time to apply. Set your lash down to the side and prepare your glue.
Take your lash glue and apply a small dot to the back or your hand or a mixing
palette. Taking your tweezers, you want add a small amount of glue to the tweezers.
Once the glue is on the tweezers, take your lash and apply a thin line of glue
to the lash band. Avoid getting any glue on the actual lashes. To help ensure
that your lash will stay in place, apply a little extra glue to the ends of
your lashes.
Once the glue has been placed on the back of the lashes,
take your tweezers and hold the lashes close to the lash band. Let your lash
glue become TACKY. This means that the glue is drying but not completely dried.
This will make it much easier to apply the lash. Once the lash glue is tacky, you
want to place the false lash at the center of your eye. Avoid placing the lash
on your natural lashes, but apply the false lash very close. Once the lash is
in place, press down the outer and inner corners of the false lash. Now wait
for your false lash to complete dry.
To help conceal your lash band, you can take liner (cream,
cake, pencil or liquid) and create a line over the lash band. This will conceal
the lash band and make it look more natural.
As many of you already know that I do not do many tag videos, but here and now a good tag is fun to film. I was tagged by a subscriber months ago to do this tag and I thought that I'd finally film this tag. Of course as you know, I tag all of you! Remember to leave me links of your tag responses as well as answer some of the questions in the comments. I would love to read some of your answers to the questions.
40 BEAUTY QUESTIONS TAG
The questions are as followed |
1. How many times do you wash your face?
2. What type of skin do you have? (Dry? Oily? or Combo?)
3. What is your current facial wash?
4. Do you exfoliate?
5. What brand do you use?
6. What moisturizer do you use?
7. Do you have freckles?
8. Do you use eye cream?
9. Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
10. Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
11. What foundation do you use?
12. How about concealer?
13. Do you know your undertone color?
14. What do you think of fake eyelashes?
15. Did you know that you are suppose to change mascara every 3 months? **accidently skipped this question**
16. What brand of mascara do you use?
17. Sephora or MAC?
18. Do you have a MAC Pro-Card?
19. What makeup tools do you use in makeup application?
20. Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?
21. For the face? (Primer/Base)
22. What is your favorite eye shadow (color or shade)?
23. Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner.
24. How often do you poke your eye with an eyeliner pencil.
25. What do you think of pigment eye shadows
26. Do you use mineral makeup?
27. What is your favorite lipstick?
28. How about lip gloss?
29. What is your favorite blush to use?
30. Do you buy your makeup on eBay?
31. Do you like drugstore makeup?
32. Do you go to the CCO's (Cosmetic Company Outlets)?
33. Do you ever consider taking makeup classes?
34. Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
35. Name a makeup crime that you hate.
36. Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick, eye shadow) or neutral ones?
37. Which celebrity always have great makeup?
38. If you could leave your house using just ONE makeup item, what would you use?
39. Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
40. In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
41. **BONUS QUESTION** What do you think of makeup?
Its that time again for the Beauty Monthly Favorites! Do you enjoy watching the many favorites videos as much as I do? I enjoy the favorite videos because it gives us viewers an opportunity to see what beauty and fashion items have been well loved or worn for the month. I also love these videos because its gives me even more motivation to add to my own collection of makeup (as if I don't already have enough lol).
October Favorites include the following beauty products | In no particular order
* Revlon Color Stay Whipped Foundation - I absolutely LOVE this foundation! Make sure to stay tune for an upcoming review and demo using this foundation.
* Sigma Flat Top Kabuki (F80) and Sigma Tapered Kabuki (F86) - So far I am enjoying my recent purchase from Sigma Beauty! These brushes have allowed me to have flawless foundation and concealer since the day I started using them!
* L'Oreal Million Luminous Mascara & Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara - Both of these mascaras have saved my baby lashes! I do not wear false lashes everyday so I have to make the best of the lashes I do have. Since using these mascaras TOGETHER, my lashes have been full, long and flirty!
* L'Oreal True Match Super Bendable Crayon Concealer - Best drugstore concealer by far! Use it every day and it makes my rushed morning make up application simple, yet very easy.
* L'Oreal Magic Lumi Highlighter - I love this highlighter! I am hesitant to stay that it is a dupe for MAC prep + prime highlighter because the products are so very different. I plan to do a comparison of both of these products very soon, so make sure to stay tune to my channel and my blog for an update.
* Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer - This bronzer has been the perfect, subtle highlighter that I have used. I hate over highlighted cheek bones (just my personal preference), but this works wonders, plus its affordable.
* Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray - Do I really need to say why I love this product so much? I mean its obvious! lol
* Tarte Maracuja C- Brightener Eye Treatment - So far this product has saved me from my insomnia nights! I treat my eyes before I go to bed, as well after I wake up and wash my face in the morning. This has truly been a Godsend!
* Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette - I am the first to admit that I am not the master of brows, but I am trying to get there. This product is by far the best brow pencil that I have tried in comparison to the plethora of brow products used before I purchased this.
* Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Dry Styling Oil - Dry hair? Bad ends? Use this! It has helped me to pretty much go a year without a trim. Bad, yes I know, but to go almost a year with no split ends?!? That is unheard of.
* Wet n Wild Cherry Bomb Lipstick - On trend for this fall. Love love love this shade!
* Tarte Lipgloss (no name) - This has to be the best everyday lip gloss. High quality, pigmented and not super sticky! Everything that you look for in a gloss, right?
Thanks for watching my October Favorites! Until next time.
