Archive for the ‘High End Make-up’ Category

I’m about to make a very bold statement, so brace yourselves. Ready? Ok, here goes: this is my new favorite gel liner. Ya, I said it.

This came in the mail yesterday along with a few other goodies I got from the Pixi/POP beauty sale on Hautelook and to be honest I wasn’t expecting to like it this much since it was kind of an impulse buy. Regularly priced at $18.00, these were going for $4.50 so I picked up two thinking it would make a nice base for my black smokey eye if nothing else. Then I tried it out this morning and was pretty much blown away by the sheer awesomeness of this product.

I was initially impressed by the gel’s intense color pay-off and rich, velvety texture. It glides across the eyelids easily and the color is vibrant with just one sweep. Even more impressive is the staying power. I did my makeup at 7:30am – it’s now 12:06am and my eyeliner is right where I put it this morning. I’m pretty shocked considering it’s allergy season and my eyes were watering pretty much all day.

Though I prefer using my Sonia Kashuk angled brush for gel liner application, the little brush included in the brush is actually not bad. As you can see above, it’s flat shape makes it easy to do a fine line or a thick one.

Now that I’m completely in love with this stuff, I can’t wait for it to be back on Hautelook so I can stock up again. Thank the good lawd I was smart enough to buy two this time!

Final Verdict: LOVE IT
Price: $18, or $4.50 on Hautelook
Get it: pixibeauty.com, http://www.hautelook.com/short/KMP7 when available

Since I got this palette I’ve been mixing, matching and coming up with all sorts of lovely, natural looks. This is the first of what i’m sure will turn out to be many tutorials using this amazing product. It’s hands down the best palette I’ve gotten in a long while – check out the tutorial below to see why!

Products Used:

Face:
CoverFX Foundation – M70
CoverFX Powder Foundation – M80
Revelon Photoready Concealer- 005

Cheeks:
Crown Brush 10 Blush Palette – Bronzy color

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Greed
Too faced Natural at Night Palette- Full Moon (lid), Night Fever (outter v), Cocoa Star (crease), Showstopper (highlight)
Maybelline EyeStudio Master Precise eyeliner pen – Black
Maybelline EyeStudio Gel eyeliner

Lips:
Prestige Classic Lipliner – Cameo
Revlon Lip Butter – Creme Brulee
Urban Decay Lip Junkie lipgoss – Midnight Cowboy

I’ve been on the fence about getting this palette for a while- mainly because I had my sites set on the Naked 2 palette and couldn’t justify getting both. I’ve gone back and forth on which to get for at least a month, but then I saw Emilynoel83′s last video – a tutorial using the Natural at Night palette- and that pretty much made my decision for me.

And I’m glad to say, I have no regrets.

I paid $35 for this collection of shadows, which is pretty standard for a more high end brand. Especially considering the fancy-pants packaging the more expensive brands use. I personally love the way Too Faced packages their eyeshadow palettes because it’s compact, fits in your purse and protect your investment from breaking. Few things in this world are more frustrating than finding a shadow I love, only to have it break in my purse due to the flimsy packaging.

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Now for the good stuff, the colors! This palette features three different looks: Fashion, Classic and Night. I’ve tried out all three and so far I love all of the, but the real fun will start when I start mixing and matching colors.

Another thing I love about Too Faces is how the palettes all come with these instruction cards to help you get started. It’s perfect for those who are less experience with makeup, or maybe just need a little help getting started.

This is the Night collection. From left to right, the colors are: Full moon, Nightcap, Cocoa Star.

This is the Classic collection. From left to right, the colors are: Night Light, After Hours, Eclipse.

Finally, this is the Fashion collection. Colors from left to right are: Spotlight, Moon Stone and Night Fever.

So far my favorite is the Night look, which I’m wearing right now. It’s still early and I’ve already gotten a ton of compliments on my eyeshadow, which is great cuz it distracts my co-workers from the bad hair day I’m having. So far, I think I made the right choice in going for the Naked at Night palette – and I saved myself $15 since the Naked 2 palette is going for $50!

Hello Glitter Army; have I got some exciting news for you! I’m hosting a giveaway for my friends at CoverFX Cosmetics, and the winners will receive a full-size CoverFX Cream Foundation worth $42. And get this, I have 10 of these babies to give out!

All you have to do is watch this video and answer the following question in my YouTube comments section: “How do you define your individual beauty?”

Your answer can be about anything from your appearance to your spirit or personality; basically I just wanna know what makes YOU beautiful and unique. I will choose my 10 favorite answers, who will each win this fabulous prize. The contest ends Thursday, May 3rd at 11:59pm and winners will be announced a few days after.

Winners will be contacted via email for a mailing address and CoverFX shade (find your shade at CoverFX.com). I will then pass that info along to the good people at CoverFX, who will be shipping the prizes out from their headquarters.

The rules:

1. You must be subscribed to my YouTube channel BeautyChaoticLive
2. Your answer must be posted by May 3rd at 11:59pm. Entries received after midnight will not be counted.
3. Open to US residents only

And that’s it! Check out the video now and tell me what makes YOU beautiful!

My friends at BeautyStat.com asked me to review this ultra fabulous new eyeliner by Laura Geller and I was more than happy to take them up on the offer. I’ve always loved Laura Geller’s baked products, so I knew the eyeliner would be just as amazing.

This stunning liner duo comes with a matte black shade as well as a rich purple. These look gorgeous alone, or layered over one another for a more intense effect.

I had to get an up-close shot of these because I love them so much. Especially the purple liner, since the color is so multifaceted. If you look closely, you can see little flecks of pink in the gel.

The cap to these liners is absolutely genius. As you can see, it comes apart revealing a small, fine tip brush that can be used to apply the eyeliner. I love this since it eliminates the need for me to carry yet another brush in my makeup bag.

If you need a longer handle, you can even put the cap back together to make a full sized brush.

This is by far the best gel liner I’ve ever used, and once these are done I absolutely plan on repurchasing this. It’s long wearing, fabulous and it doesn’t irritate my eyes when I use it for tight-lining. It’s not available in stores just yet, but you can get it on QVC for about $30.