Elf Contouring Blush&Bronzer

 

Let me start off by saying i love this!!! You can already tell how this review will go. This product is so inexpensive . $3.00USD . You cant beat that! In this palette you get a highlight color which is a blush that is a coral peach color that is very pigmented with lots and lots of shimmer. Im not too big on alot of shimmer but a little bit of this goes a long way. Just a dab will do. You dont want to overpower your look . The second color is a bronzer and that is also very pigmented and has some shimmer in it. Not as much as the highlight blush color does. I find that the bronzer is more wearable for me because of that reason.The packaging is very nice and durable . It reminds me alot like the NARS packaging. The only downside is that depending on the color of your skin it may or may not show up. If you are darker than me it will not show up.

**Unfortunately i wasnt able to give swatches because my skin blends and matches too well with the bronzer color that its hard to get a good swatch. But below is a picture of me with this product on,you can barely see the bronzer on me,i used it as a contour.The blush color showed up very nicely on me as you can see on my cheek bone. On the apples of my cheek i added a little bit of pink blush just to make my cheeks pop! a little more.


SUMMARY:

*Affordable $3.00USD
*Very Pigmented
*Sturdy durable packaging with mirror
*Shimmery but can easily be controlled.

Amazon Lashes Review!

I have always seen these Lashes on ebay and on amazon .There were mixed reviews on it ,but i decided to check it out for myself. These are synthetic lashes but they honestly feel like human hair. I was kind of skeptical about them looking soo fake but i was surprised when i recieved them in the mail and took them out the package .They were very natural looking,in the sense of saying they werent dead on shiny plastic.They have soo many different styles to choose from,i personally went with the dramatic ones.They are easy to work with if you are a beginner because the lash band is thick enough ,so that it is stiff and wont move all around.And now for the shocker! they were only $1.67 for a 10pack!!!!!!!!!! Yessss You cant beat that!! its definetly worth a try! You can see me wearing these lashes in my Lilly post!

 

Summary

 

Pros

*1.67 for 10pairs(less or more depending on which seller you buy from)

*Different styles to choose from

*Easy to work with

*Synthetic hair but has a human hair feel

*Not plastic Looking

*Definetly can use each pair at least 4 times.

Cons

*Since they are coming from Hong Kong ,they take some time to get to your destination

*Some people may not like the thick lash band

*They can tear easily if not careful.

 

***If interested ,heres a link! :) http://www.amazon.com/Pairs-Long-False-Eyelashes-Eyelash/dp/B006SUM4GO/ref=pd_sim_bt_15

 

 

 

8BIT COSMETICS!!!!!!

(First  i want to say ,these products were sent to me to do this review.The opinions are my own HONEST! opinions!I was sent 2 full size pigments and 4 sample sizes)

LETS GET STARTED!!!!

Swatches in Above picture(From Left to Right)

#1- Darkest Night Collection in "Will"- This is a "mossy" green colored pigment with hints of gold shimmer/reflects in it.
#2-Darkest Night Collection in "Hope"- This is a Blue pigment with silver reflects in it.Beautiful color!
#3-Everyone's A Hero Collection in "Bat Ass Ginger"- This is a orange coral pigment with gold reflects/shimmer.
#4-Brassy Bits Collection in "Mechanic"- This is a metallic dark bronze pigment mixed with a metallic dark army green pigment.(in my opinion)
#5-Everyones a Hero collection in "Goblin- This is a BEAUTIFUL!!!!! lavendar pigment with lime green reflects.My Favorite one!!
#6-Ooo Shiny Collection in "Poison Sting"-This is just a "Grape" colored fine loose glitter.

 Now that we've got the swatches out of the way HERES MY REVIEW!!!!!................ All of these pigments are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!. No im not just saying it because i recieved these products for free but because its the HONEST truth. They are very Pigmented ,when i say they are pigmented i mean they are pigmented to the point where when i was doing the swatches it kind of stained my fingers a little bit. Not only are they pigmented ,they are very smooth and easily blendable.Imagine how these are going to look when you put a base underneath.They are going to pop. Also the prices are very affordable, All Sample sizes are $1.00USD for 0.5 grams and the full sizes are $4.00USD for 2grams of product.The packaging is really simple with a hot pink circular label with the company name,name of pigment and ingredient list. The full sizes also come in sifter container while the samples come in a small zip lock bag. I do wish the samples came in a little sifter container too because it would be easier to get out ,with out getting it everywhere.I also wish the packaging was more attractive because i do believe packaging is what lures people in and catches the eye.  The owner Nicole was very nice and friendly .She answered all my emails within a few hours .Great Customer Service. She is up and coming and she has assurred that this product will only get better! CHECK HER OUT!!!! when you do feel free to leave a comment below telling me what you think and tell her Leanna sent you!!  :)

Heres the link to anyone interested http://www.etsy.com/shop/EightBitCosmetics?ref=seller_info

Also i will be doing a look with these soon so be on the look out! O_o

Maybeline Fit Me Foundation

Ok !! so alot of the time i always get questions about what kind of foundation i use.They'll always say "Wow! your foundation is flawless,what is it that you use? is it MAC?" Its soo comical to me because i always respond "No you'll be surprised,its not MAC,actually its a drug store brand by maybeline." So ill tell them the name of the foundation and automatically they'll want to go and grab it.............Let me just say I LOVE IT!!! and here's the reason why....It doesnt feel like you have on makeup.With some foundations you can feel the heaviness of it.But Maybeline's Fit Me foundation is light.It does'nt have that "cakey" feeling to it which is a downfall in most foundations. This foundation is a light to medium coverage ,but! it can be buildable if decided.Its not too "liquid-idy",its kind of a thicker liquid but when you apply it ,its so smooth and light.VERY BLENDABLE! In my opinion its true to skin tone so you wont  have a problem matching.It takes well when applying a light powder over top to also help with the coverage.Like i said it does not look "cakey".

So if you want something light that looks really well ,try this! When applying i would suggest using a stipling brush for a airbrush like finish or what i use ,which is Sigma's HD Flat Kabuki brush which gives off the perfect,flawless finish!

 

IF you tried this tell me how you like! comment below! :)

Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder

 

As you can see i used quite a bit of this product . Ive been using this product for a few years now and i ABSOLUTELY love it! Some people are just now finding out about it (namely Youtube Gurus)But there still are alot of people who really dont know about this product. Now firstly before i get into the juicy details, i want to say Ben Nye has a whole line of finishing powders but this one is the most popular one!

 

My Review?........ I can not RAVE! enough about this product. There is a good amount of uses that this has.

*I use this to put underneath my eyes to catch fallout from eyeshadows.

*I also use this to give me a subtle highlight underneath my eyes. It just brightens your eyes alot,really gives you that "Im Alive!" look.

*The texture is very silky and smooth.

*Lasts a pretty long time 

*It has a yellow color but i found that everyone can use it!depending on how much you put on. Like i said before, Ben Nye has a whole line of finishing powders with different skin tone colors to choose from. 

*The "Banana Powder" has a Matte finish ,good for eliminating shine in those oily areas.

*Comes in three different sizes 1.5oz,3oz,8oz

*Prices range from $5.99USD and up(Depending on the siz)

*Different places sell it, Theatrical shops,amazon,ebay,Makeupmania,Camera Ready Cosmetics.etc      

 

 

 

If interested check out this site!This is where i purchased mine http://shop.ptsonline.biz/Luxury-Powder-BV-31-32-51-52-71-71-1-2.htm?categoryId=-1

Marilyn Monroe MAC Lipstick Collection

(From Left to Right: Pure Zen,Love Goddess,Scarlet Ibis,Charmed Im Sure,Deeply Adored)

Price:$16.50ea USD (Pro Discount Avail.)

**Before i get into showing the colors on myself,i want to say these colors may or may not show up the same color on you as it did on me depending on your skin tone.**

LETS JUMP INTO IT!!!

(Top: Pure Zen ,Botton: Love Goddess)

 

Pure Zen- Is a nude lipstick,not too light and not too dark,its in between so it will compliment all skin tones. The texture is very smooth and creamy as it is a Cremesheen.It is definetly the most moisturizing out of the bunch.

Love Goddess- Is a red lipstick with a pink tint.Very wearable in the day or at night.This has a satin finish ,so it has a hint of sheen to it.Eventhough this is a satin finish it also is moisturizing, and quite smooth .You may need to re-apply after a couple of hours ,but its still worth getting.I must say out of the collection this is my FAVORITE! one.

 

(Top: Scarlet Ibis,Middle:Charmed Im Sure, Bottom:Deeply Adored)

 

Scarlet Ibis- This was my least favorite of the collection.It is matte red with a orange undertone. The pigment is great on this but it is slightly drying on the lip and maybe thats because it is a matte finish.I would recomend adding a moisturizer to your lip before applying.

Charmed Im Sure- This color has a matte finish but eventhough it is a matte, it is moisturizing,not as moisturizing as a cremesheen but nonetheless its moisturizing enough.Its a deep red. Suitable on all skin tones,Especially on women of color.This is a perfect red for you all. Not too bright and not too dark.

Deeply Adored- My Second favorite one of the collection. This color is ABSOLUTELY! gorgeous.It kind of looks the same as the one above it but you can still tell the difference, this one is darker.It is a matte finish ,but like the one above it,it still is moisturizing enough. This definetly looks great on all skin tones. A wonderful fall color to say the least.

 

**If interested in these,unfortunately they are sold out on the MAC website,but you can check on ebay or amazon. Two of them i heard were apart of MAC's permanent line but im not sure which ones. I think Pure Zen was one of them and the other im not sure.**

 

 

 

 

Graftobian HD Pro Powder Foundation Palette

(Neutral Palette)

 

This is the Graftobian HD Pro Powder Foundation Palette. Just like my previous post on their creme foundation palette, if you are a professional makeup artist looking for a compact powder foundation palette then this could be for you. I love this palette because it blends very well,you can use these alone or on top of creme,or liquid foundation to set it. These are a light-medium coverage. Honestly if you want a full coverage this may not be for you because you really cant build the coverage up past medium coverage. But that in my opinion really doesnt break the palette because the qualities of it are good. In addition to the good qualities i listed above,the powders are smooth in texture and in my opinion one of the cool things about this palette is that it corrects any foundation color that is off on a client.So if you placed a creme or liquid foundation on a client and the color might be a tad off you can use these powders to correct it! I Love that!!! There are 3 palettes total and they are Neutral,Cool,and Warm. I chose to get the Neutral because it has a mixture of both cool and warm tones and with these colors its easier to correct foundation that may be off .If you happen to run out of a specific color they do sell the refill pans for each one.

 

**Price anywhere from $75.00USD-$85.00USD (depending on where you get if from)

**I purchased mine from Paintandpowdercosmetics.com for $83.50USD

 

 

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Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Super Palette

(Right: Warm Palette,Left:Neutral Palette)

 

 

 

If you are a Profess. MUA such as myself and are looking for a compact foundation palette. You will not be disappointed with this. When i first started pursuing my makeup artistry i didnt have alot of money to go out and buy all the possible shades of foundation to match everyones skin tone. I did alot of research on google and even youtube .This is what i came across along with Ben Nye's creme foundation palette(which was my first foundation palette). Graftobian ,hands down has one of the absolute best foundation palettes ever! Smooth,Creamy,Very blendable,and True to skin tone. Even if you need to custom blend a foundation,you can do it with these.It is AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Eventhough the squares are quite small (the squares are about the size of a quarter)  A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY!  I can not stress that enough. There are 3 foundation palettes total which are Cool,Neutral ,and Warm. I have the warm and neutral one, as seen above. When and if you happen to run out of a specific shade you can purchase it in a full size.Which is wonderful. These are also HD so when taking pictures and filming ,these will really show up flawlessly. The coverage of these shades are from my opinion , medium-full coverage depending on how you apply it. The good thing is you have the ability to sheer them out if need be.

Many of you may ask "Which palette is best to start out with?" Honestly to answer that question i started out with the "Warm" palette. I had no problems with matching skin tones because i was able to customize the colors i needed even though the warm palette is for yellow/red undertones.
I'll say if your skeptical about that go with the "Neutral" palette because it has a mixture of both cool and warm tones.

**Prices range from $65.00 USD - $75.00 USD
** You can purchase at Paintandpowdercosmetics.com

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15Pcs Wild Purple Makeup Brush Set!

 

**I was going to show a picture of each brush and review them but for some reason the pictures werent aligning the way i wanted them to.**

***Sidenote-These brushes did not come with specific names,i named them based off of experience along with my opinion***

 

 

 The Brushes!!!!!!!!

 

*Powder Brush- This brush is very very soft ,you can definetly use this for powder all over the face. This brush does not shed at all.

*Highlighter Brush- This brush is soft as well and is similar to the powder brush but just smaller in size.Good for highlighting under the eye or even applying blush.

*Angled Contour Brush- Soft, wonderful for contouring and scultping .You can also use this to apply blush.

*Large Angled Flat Blending Brush- Yes i know its a long name, lol. But, its the only way i can describe it.This is very good for blending in your crease and getting rid of harsh lines.

*Small Tapered Blending brush- I must say this brush is wonderful for precision! you can definetly get into precise areas of your eye, like the inner tear duct ,or your crease.

*3 Eyeshadow brushes- This set has three eyeshadow brushes(in my opinion,depends on how you look at it).One is slightly larger than the other two,and the other two are smaller and very simmilar in size.Nonethless, they are good brushes to apply eyeshadow with.

*Lip Brush- Im not a big fan of using lip brushes just because i always use disposable ones on my clients,but for anyone who likes these ,this is a good one. Its not too small and its definetly stiff enough to apply lip color ,giving you better control.

*Angled Eyeliner Brush- This is the typical angled eyeliner brush,i love these because you can apply gel liners with them.Good quality too!

*Thin Angled Eyeliner Brush- This brush i would say is simmilar to your lip brush, but much thinner  and angled.This would be used by those who are more skilled with applying eyeliner.Its not too flimsy and not too stiff.

*Sponge Eyeshadow Applicator- Im sorry but this is one of the pointless brushes in this set!! there is absolutely no need for it. I dont know who uses these.

*Fan Brush- I was soo happy to get one of these! I dont own one so to see that it came with this set,i was thrilled! Its very soft!i must say when i recieved it ,some of the hairs were flying but its not too bad,you can just cut that off with scissors. Good for sweeping off fallout from glitter and eyeshadow.

*Spoolie- Wonderful to have in this set! i always use these to groom and shape the eyebrow! lasts a long time.

*Double Sided Eyebrow Groomer- Also good for grooming the eyebrows! always good to have one.

 

 

**Good For Beginners!

**Some of the brushes did shed some but all were of good quality!

**I paid $18.00 USD for mine but every couple of days/weeks Bh Cosmetics has sales!!!!

http://www.bhcosmetics.com/products/brushes/15pcs-Wild-Purple-Makeup-Brush-Set/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAC's Haute&Naughty Too Black Lash Mascara

I ABSOLUTELY! cannot rave enough about this product! This a two in one mascara. As you can see in the picture the first brush is thick,which will give off a very dramatic and full lash look. While the second lash wand ,which is slim and less thick will give you a natural look. I use this mascara in all my "GET THE LOOK" step by step posts. I have nothing negative to say about this product . Its a little bit on the pricey side some would say. Its $20.00 USD. If you are a pro member like myself you can get this product for $12.00 USD. No matter the price this product is well worth it!

MAC's Pure White Chromaline

MAC's Pure White Chromaline is absolutely a must in your makeup kit.This creamy product has a variety of uses. You can use it as eyeliner,a eyeshadow base or to create art on your face or body. I personally use this as an eyeshadow base mainly and it works wonders! The eyeshadows you place over top of them are instantly more pigmented and brought to life!. I encourage everyone to try this ,you will not be disappointed!! :)

 

*A Little goes a long way!

*Creamy and smooth

*Pigmented

* $18.50 USD





http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/793/4043/Products/Multi-Use/Chromaline/index.tmpl
****This is only MY opinion.Opinions may differ from person to person.

MAC's New Empty Palette

 

OKK!!! so initially when i was in MAC making my palette i was very excited at the new look. Not to say that im not any more, but while there were things i liked ,there also were are a couple of things i didnt like. Pros: (Not Many)  * Way more sturdy than older palette.
*SEE THROUGH!! This was the main thing i was excited about!
*The Lid is magnetic!

Cons:(More Than Pros)

*Not Slim! (as you see in the first picture ) it seems to take up more room than the older palette.
*No Longer Magnetic as far as placing the eyeshadows in it.
*Have to pay seperately for the palette insert, the tray where you place the eyeshadows in.
*Total cost of both the insert($9.00 USD) and empty palette($18.00 USD) is $27.00 USD
(not including tax)

SIDENOTE*** I do believe they still sell the older palette ,as i still see it on the site and it is listed as sold out! So im not sure if they will discontinue or not! KEEP IN MIND! this is only my opinion, as everyone elses and yours may differ!