Friday, 11 January 2013

Haul, Review and Swatch: Maybelline from Target

I got some stuff from Target and it ended up being mainly Maybelline products, so I thought I'd share my mini haul. They are products I have wanted to try for a while and are quite popular around the internet too.


Enjoy!






And the products are Maybelline Fit me concealer in 10 Light, Rimmel Soft kohl Kajal eye pencil in Pure White, Maybelline Color Tattoo in Painted Purple, and Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in 959 Blackest Black.



The Maybelline Fit me concealer in 10 Light is a liquid concealer which cost me $10.95 (AUD) for 6.8mL/0.23oz. and I'll use for under the eye area. The packaging is good, a simple square tube with a screw off top. It comes with a wand applicator that's great for dotting under the eyes and it's easy to blend in with fingers. Application was simple and the product blended really well into the skin. It's not drying on the skin and it doesn't make the under eye area look cakey. I didn't use a primer and it only creased a bit. I would definitely use my M.A.C Prep+Prime Vibrancy eye for every day use. I like this concealer but I think this one is a close second to Maybelline New Instant Age Rewind Eraser dark circles in 20 Light, but the sponge dome of the Age rewind is supremely annoying.



The Rimmel Soft kohl Kajal eye pencil in Pure White will hopefully be a good replacement for NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk and a less intense version of Inglot matte gel eyeliner #76 for the waterline. It cost $8.50 (AUD) for 1.2g/0.04oz. It is a really soft matte pencil and goes on smoothly, which is great for the sensitive waterline. That's very different from the last Soft Kohl pencil in Jet black that I tried earlier in the year, which I stopped using cause it hurt to apply. This pencil isn't really long wearing, it rubs off on my eyes in the outer 1/3 of the waterline, however it strays on the rest of the water line pretty well. I will use this for when I want a less extreme white on the waterline or don't feel like using a gel eyeliner on it. 





The Eyestudio Color tattoo in Painted Purple is damn nice and only cost $10.95 (AUD). I really like the glass pot it comes in and the lid is a pretty study plastic. It has a decent amount of weight to it and the glass makes it not seem cheap as a plastic one would. You get 4g/0.14oz, which seems like a nice amount of product that should last quite a while. I love the colour, which you can see through the clear bottom and the consistency is great. It is really soft and creamy with decent colour payoff and you can layer it for more intensity. It blends well when you first apply it but sets dry and really doesn't budge and wears really well over the day with out much fading. I mean I rubbed at my eye and none came off on my finger and it didn't disturb the line. It comes off with oil based makeup remover easily though. I really wanted this for a good purple eyeshadow base and it grabs onto shadow really well, even loose shadow, so it will be my new go to purple base.





This eyeliner is really smooth and creamy too and goes on so easily. It was $12.95 (AUD) for the little pot which is rather cute. It is similar to the Color tattoo with a glass pot and solid plastic lid. It looks like a lot less product that the Color tattoo, however it's 3g/0.106oz. so not much less than the shadow and it should last a long time since you don't use that much eyeliner at a time. The product is really opaque and drys matte, which is lovely but it isn't as smudge proof when it's dry as the package says. You can blend it out while it's still wet and smudge it for a smoky effect or use it for a cat-eye liner style. I was able to rub it off with my finger, so that's disappointing for a long wearing formula. I didn't use a primer but I don't have terribly oily lids. It wore fine as long as I didn't rub my eyes, which I tend to avoid when I am wearing makeup, so that's ok. The brush is actually quite fantastic. It doesn't look like it would be easy to make a thin line, but the brush head reduces in size when you have the product on it and further more using the side of it allows you to get right into the inner corner of you lash line or make a fairly sharp pointed wing, providing you are neater than me.



Here's some swatches straight on bare skin.





Maybelline Fit me concealer in 10 Light, Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in 959 Blackest Black, Maybelline Color Tattoo in Painted Purple, and Rimmel Soft kohl Kajal eye pencil in Pure White.


Maybelline Fit me concealer in 10 Light

Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in 959 Blackest Black

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Painted Purple

Rimmel Soft kohl Kajal eye pencil in Pure White



And a quick application on the eye without primer and no mascara. 





Maybelline Fit me concealer in 10 Light under the eye, Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in 959 Blackest Black on the upper lashline, Maybelline Color Tattoo in Painted Purple smudge on the lower lashline, and Rimmel Soft kohl Kajal eye pencil in Pure White on the waterline.



Thursday, 10 January 2013

OOTD Casual Edgy

I was going about town today and I thought I'd dig out some accessorises I hadn't worn in a while and put together a casual edgy outfit and share it. It was quite hot but I really felt like wearing that 3/4 sleeve shirt and wanted to draw on the metal press studs at the neckline with some jewellery and metal hardware on my leather cuffs and such. I paired it with some quick, neutral makeup and a red lip.

Must have been a good outfit, cause I got hollered at by a couple of dudes in a truck; the mark of any good fashion decision! 

Enjoy!



Outfit

Just Jeans denim shorts
Black collared 3/4 sleeve shirt with press-studs from Target
Doc Martin Darcie's with a random studded collar around the right ankle
Megadeth belt buckle from a gig
Belt with iron crosses and studs from Target






Jewellery & Accessories


Dragon Claw Bracelet from tobi.com
Custom Leather cuff with from Collar Factory
Dagger and heart necklace from William Lewellyn Griffiths metalcouture.com 
Rayban Aviators in silver with mirror lenses 




Makeup






Products Used

Eyelid primer
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

Lid
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Half Baked
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Smog outer corner of lid

Crease
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Naked
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Buck
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Smog to deepen crease

Brow highlight
Inglot eyeshadow #35 AMC shine

Lower lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Honey along lashline
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Half Baked along lower lid
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Smog outer 1/3 of lashline 
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in ElDorado on waterline

Tear duct
Inglot eyeshadow #35 AMC shine

Eyeliner
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Dark horse

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Brows
Revlon Colorstay Eyebrow liner in Blonde
Benefit Speed Brow

Lips
M.A.C Prep+Prime Lip
OCC Lip Tar in NSFW
M.A.C Lip pencil in Cherry to clean up edges

Face
M.A.C Prep+Prime vibrancy eye
Benefit Boi-ing concealer
Garnier BB cream Miracle Skin Perfecter for Combination to Oily skin in Light
Revlon Photoready Translucent Finishing powder

Cheeks 
M.A.C Extra Dimension Skin Finish in Whisper of Gilt for cheek highlight
Benefit Hoola along backs of cheeks


Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. 

Eyes
Urban Decay Good Karma Eyeshadow brush for lid
Sigma E70 Medium Angled for crease, tear duct and brow highlight 
Japonesque small detail brush for lower lid
M.A.C 266 for eyeliner
Sigma L05 lip brush for lips


Face
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Sigma F60 MrB Large Powder 
Sigma F40 MrB Large Angled for cheek highlighter
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush


Burnt Orange Sunset


I wanted to do something different for me, which is more natural makeup but not too bland or neutral. So I decided to add some Sugarpill Flamepoint to the Urban Decay Naked Palette and M.A.C'S Amber Lights.


Enjoy!






Products Used

Eyelid primer
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

Lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Baked
M.A.C eye shadow in Amber Lights
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Half Baked inner and outer corners

Crease
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Buck
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Hustle to deepen crease and outer lid
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Flamepoint to blend out

Brow highlight
Inglot eyeshadow #35 AMC shine

Lower lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Baked along lashline
M.A.C eye shadow in Amber Lights along lashline
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Hustle outer 1/3 of lashline 
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in ElDorado on waterline

Tear duct
Inglot eyeshadow #35 AMC shine

Eyeliner
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Dark Horse

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Brows
Revlon Colorstay Eyebrow liner in Blonde
Benefit Speed Brow

Lips
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

Face
Maybelline New Instant Age Rewind Eraser dark circles in 20 Light
Benefit Pore-fessional balm
Garnier BB cream Miracle Skin Perfecter for Combination to Oily skin in Light
M.A.C Prep+Prime Transparent finishing powder on centre of face

Cheeks 
Inglot eyeshadow #35 AMC shine
M.A.C Surf Baby My Paradise for blush


Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Amped-up Spring 2013 Trend look

This is based on the MAC spring trend ideas brought to us by pixiwoo. I thought I'd do a slightly more dramatic version and add purple, as I like to do, but keep with the general theme of a touch of blue and natural highlighted skin.


Enjoy!






Products Used



Eyelid primer
Two faced shadow insurance

Lid
NYX eyeshadow base in EB02 Pearl
M.A.C Mineralized eye shadow in Frozen Blue wet over whole lid
Sugarpill Chromalust loose eyeshadow in Tiara wet on inner 1/3 of lid

Crease
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Naked
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Buck to deepen crease
Inglot eyeshadow #407 Pearl to blend out
Inglot eyeshadow #496 DS inner crease

Brow highlight
Inglot eyeshadow #496 DS
Benefit High beam at high point

Lower lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Ransom along lashline
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Naked blended around lower lid
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Baked blended close to lashline 
Inglot eyeshadow #493 DS along lashline
Inglot matte gel eyeliner in #76 on waterline

Tear duct
Benefit High beam
Inglot eyeshadow #496 DS

Eyeliner
Inglot matte gel eyeliner in #82

Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Brows
Revlon Colorstay Eyebrow liner in Blonde
Benefit Speed Brow

Lips
Benefit High beam for cupid's bow highlight
OCC Lip Tar in Belladonna mixed with
OCC Lip Tar in Feathered and
OCC Lip Tar in RX

Face
Maybelline New Instant Age Rewind Eraser dark circles in 20 Light
Benefit Pore-fessional balm on T-zone
Garnier BB cream Miracle Skin Perfecter for Combination to Oily skin in Light
M.A.C Prep+Prime Transparent finishing powder on centre of face

Cheeks 
Benefit High beam for highlight
M.A.C Pro powder blush in Cantaloupe on apples of cheeks
Benefit Hoola for contour/back of cheeks


Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. 

Eyes
Sigma F70 MrB Concealer for lid
Sigma E25 Blending for crease
Sigma E36 PE Blending for crease
M.A.C 239 for tear duct and brow highlight 
Sigma E11 PE Eyeliner for eyeliner
Sigma E16 PE Tightline liner for waterline
Sigma E20 Short shader for lower lid
Japonesque lip brush for lips


Face
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Sigma F82 MrB Round kabuki for foundation
Crown IB120 Jumbo fan brush
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for cheeks

Monday, 7 January 2013

Leopard Print Nails

I felt like something bold and crazy on my nails and figured it's about time I did some nail art too. I was inspired by a tutorial by Modnails on YouTube (also Instagram) and I thought of give this leopard print design a go on my nails.

Enjoy!







Products Used


Base coat
Qtica Natural Nail Growth Stimulator
Zoya Anchor base coat

First layer
Glitter gal Fiery Furness (2 coats)

Design
Zoya Lola for dots
Glitter gal Serpent Black for C shapes around dots 

Top coat
Secure Vite Dry fast Top coat
Qtica Half time polish accelerator

Monday, 31 December 2012

New Years Eve Makeup

My New Years Eve FOTD. I must admit this photo was taken after some time of wearing the makeup but it held up ok after activity and fun. For the look, I couldn't resist my MAC 3D Silver and a purple smokey eye behind it for some massive party sparkle!


Enjoy!





Products Used

Eyelid primer
Two faced shadow insurance

Lid
M.A.C Paint pot in Blackground
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof
M.A.C Reflects glitter Brilliant in 3D Silver

Glitter adhesive
Fyrinnae Pixy Epoxy


Crease
Inglot eyeshadow #441 crease
Inglot eyeshadow #439 pearl to deepen crease
Urban Decay Deluxe eye shadow in Fishnet to blend out


Brow highlight
NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
M.A.C Eye shadow in Vellum

Lower lid
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in Perversion along lashline, waterline and tight line
Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Bulletproof along lashline
Inglot eyeshadow #439 pearl to blend out outer edge of lashline

Tear duct
M.A.C Eye shadow in Vellum

Eyeliner 
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid eyeliner in Perversion


Lashes
M.A.C Opulash mascara in Optimum Black

Brows
Revlon Colorstay Eyebrow liner in Blonde

Lips
Benefit Lip gloss in Life on the A List


Face
Garnier BB cream Miracle Skin Perfecter for Combination to Oily skin in Light
M.A.C Prep+Prime Transparent finishing powder

Cheeks 
Inglot AMC Pressed powder #59 for cheek highlight
Benefit powder blush in thrrrob


Brushes
Sigma brushes: PE=Performance Eyes kit. 

Eyes
M.A.C 242 for lid
Japonesque Concealer brush for glitter
Sigma E70 MrB Medium Angled Shading for crease and brow highlight
Sigma E36 PE Blending for blending out crease and outer lower lid
Sigma E30 Pencil Non-bunny for tear duct
Sigma E17 PE Waterliner for lower lid

Face
M.A.C 224 setting powder for concealer under eyes
Sigma F82 MrB Round kabuki for foundation
Crown IB120 Jumbo fan brush for setting
M.A.C 116 for cheek highlight
Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush


Sunday, 30 December 2012

New Years Festive Party Nails

I was itching to use OPI's Rainbow connection glitter awesomeness again and tried it with two different polishes for a festive New Years party effect. I think the pink one looks better and my boyfriend thought it looked like a manicure fit for a Disney Princess. I think it looks like Barbie threw up on them, in a fun, happy kinda way.

Enjoy!

Disney Princess Nails






Festive Party Nails




Products Used


Disney Princess Nails



Base coat
Qtica Natural Nail Growth Stimulator
Zoya Anchor base coat

First layer
Zoya Lola (1 coat)

Second layer
OPI Rainbow connection, Muppets Collection (1 thick coat)

Top coat
Seche Vite Dry fast top coat (2 coats)
Qtica Half time polish accelerator



Products Used

Festive Party Nails



Base coat
Qtica Natural Nail Growth Stimulator
Zoya Anchor base coat

First layer
Sally Hansen Celeb City (1 coat)

Second layer
OPI Rainbow connection, Muppets Collection (2 coats)

Top coat
Seche Vite Dry fast top coat (2 coats)
Qtica Half time polish accelerator