Palette:
Friday, July 23, 2010
Kat Von D - True Romance Palette - Ludwig
When I bought this palette, I was really looking to get a Laura Luke palette, but was unimpressed. I love, love, love this palette!!! The black and brown are matte, so I can tell you right off the bat, I don't use them often. I don't do matte eyeshadow. The others are great, and perfect for those natural days. Way to go Kat Von D! I can't wait to get more palettes!!!
Palette:
Palette:
- Lucifer (matte charcoal black)
7 out of 10!Sephora - Eyeshadow, gloss, blush, bronzer palette
I bought this palette because I was awed by such a great deal. ($23) Now first with the blush. I like that it has three colors of blush. Most of the time I use a dusty rose color (all purpose). But in the fall and in the evenings I use a little bit different shades. So yes, I mix a bit with these three colors. BTW - I'm out! The bronzer is a good bronzer. It's not too orangy, and looks natural. Now am I going to seek out buying more bronzer and blush from Sephora, odds are - no. The glosses I have not used. Reason? The shadow, blush and bronzer have made their way into the glosses, which is gross. Why they put glosses in this palette is beyond me. A palette with 36 eyeshadow, 3 blushes, and a bronzer and they thought no powder would make their way to the glosses!? Ok so eyeshadows. If this was the only eyeshadow palette that I owned, I might be in love with it, but I'm not. I'd much rather use other brands, even Loreal from the grocery. The shadows are matte, which I hate, and are not concentrated my any means. If you like a light dusting of eyeshadow, this may actually be for you. I like concentrated, even when I'm going natural. One pro about Sephora shadows, they do not crease!
Love,
Robin Bird
Eyeshadows - 4 out of 10
Lip Gloss - NA
Bronzer - 6 out 10
Blush - 6 out of 10
Love,
Robin Bird
Eyeshadows - 4 out of 10
Lip Gloss - NA
Bronzer - 6 out 10
Blush - 6 out of 10
MAC - Paints
One of the most important tips I've ever received in applying make-up is to have a good primer on my lids before eyeshadow application. Now let's be honest - eyes are very important, next to a flawless complexion! Although many, and I do mean many people swear by the Urban Decay Primer Potion, I use MAC paints - bare canvas. It does come in a very small tube, ($17) but I promise it will last forever if used properly. I have one in skin tone - bare canvas, and one in a light gold. (can't remember the color) I love them and swear by them!!!
10 out 10!!!
Neutrogena - Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Cream Cleanser
So, I normally do not use Neutrogena face wash, but I was broke, and going to Macy's was not an immediate option. I chose this cleanser because I thought it would be good for my oily skin. This product STINKS, as in SMELLS BAD! Not only is the odor extremely offensive, if does not cleanse my face well at all! Now some of you may enjoy the smell of grapefruit. Me? No! I can't wait to get rid of this product and my hands on my usual Clinque face wash.
Tip from me, smell products before you buy them!
Love,
Robin Bird
2 out of 10!!!
Clinique - Even Better Skin Tone Corrector
On my 28th birthday I discovered a horrible brown spot above my upper lip. Then another, then some discoloration around my hairline. To my dismay, I did the first thing I knew to do, I went straight to older females for advice and consult. After listening to wiser women than I, an esthetician (thank Katie M ), and research online, I discovered my birth control pills were giving brown spots on my skin. I'm 28!!! I can't have spots on my face! Well, I looked up some economical solutions and found an astringent I can make myself, and found a cream at CVS. None of this made me completely satisfied. My luck, Clinique just came out with just the thing I needed! Well, I waited for pay day, (I think it was $45!), and got the skin tone corrector. I've been using it for more than a month, and I have noticed a difference. Now, something as difficult as changing your skin color is not going to happen over night. But, I am quite pleased with the progress. I put the corrector on before my make-up in the morning and when I wash my face before bed. The great thing about this is, it is light enough for long term use. Although this product is not cheap, I think it's definitely going to be a daily part of my life.
Love,
Robin Bird
Urban Decay - Ammo Shadowbox
Let me begin by saying Urban Decay has the best eyeshadow ever! I have others, and I've tried others. None compares.
I love the Ammo Shadowbox. It is definitely a part of my routine beauty rituals. Let me give you a break down of the colors. Not all I like, not all I use.
Smog - I have smog in several palettes, and I love it! It is a deep coppery bronze with a metallic finish. Perfect for natural looks!
Mildew - This color upsets me. I feel it has so much potential, but never does right for me. It is a deep green with metallic shimmer.
Oil Slick - Honeslty, oil slick is not my go-to black. It is black with silver glitter. But when I am going for glitter look - this is a perfect black!
Last Call - This is a "plum punch" color with a metallic finish. Last call is loaded with color! I love it!
Chopper - Urban Decay describes this color as coppery fawn w/ silver microglitter. I really don't go for the glitter colors. BUT if you love a little glitter in your eyeshadow, and you want a light natural color, this is it!
Maui Wowie - Well I'm almost out of this one! I love Maui Wowie!!! I use this color with any combination you can think of. This color is medium gold w/ silver glitter. Perfect for fall colors and your WHO DAT make up!!!
Shattered - This color will give your make up a kick! Described as "bright green/blue shift." (Sometimes I have to dig my brush in the color a lil too much for my taste though.)
Polyester Bride - Again with the glitter. Not my fave. BUT if it's yours, this is a great white with silver gliter!
Grifter - I don't use this one much, because of the glitter. This is a sheer lavender w/ lots of silver microglitter.
Sin - This color is perfect for natural days. This color is a champagne color and a definite must for those quick make-up days!
Well although this palette has several glitter colors, I still think it's a great deal and a must have!
Love,
Robin Bird
9 out of 10!!!
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