Glamour Doll Eyes OTM Celestial Crow

So in June I helped create the Glamour Doll Eyes OTM color called Celestial Crow, right now since it's the end of the year Glamour Doll Eyes is having voting to make favorite colors part of the permanent line!

Check it out and go vote if you missed out on Celestial Crow. You can vote as many times as you want and voting ends January 1st!

Vote here

Used on outer and inner corner

Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects

I'm going to talk a little about the Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects and my experience with them.

What the website says:

Product Description:

Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips provide professional level whitening results that last up to 12 months. Featuring Advanced Seal technology, these no-slip Whitestrips allow you to talk, drink water and go about your day while you whiten with no sticky mess. Use for 30 minutes, once a day for a stand out smile. Plus, you'll start seeing results after just 3 days.

• Professional level whitening results that last up to 12 months.
• Advanced Seal technology allows you to talk, drink water, and go about your day while you whiten and the Whitestrips won't slip.
• Start seeing a whiter smile after just 3 days.
• Enamel safe. Same whitening ingredient dentists use.
• Give yourself a smile makeover with professional level whitening results at home.
• Easy application. Safe and easy to use.

Product Ingredients :

PVP, PEG-8, Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Saccharin

My Thoughts:  I'll definitely pick these up again if I need to whiten my teeth again later on down the road (I love my coffee), after just the first couple uses I could tell my teeth were getting whiter.  For the treatment these give it's definitely way more affordable then shelling out $400+ to a dentist. 

Price: $49.99 for 20ct

Where to buy: P&G eStore

You can check out this great deal at the P&G eStore:

15% off on a first-time order from a new customer, using promo code: A9Z-MN5-KY3-ISA

Free Shipping on orders over $25

Free Samples with every order.

 

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics - Lip Tar Nylon - First Look

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

A while back I ended up picking up the OCC Lip Tar in Nylon, this is a Limited Edition Exclusive shade for Sephora. I'll have swatches of it soon along with swatches and a review of the other ones I own as well.

Anyway onto the photos!

Do you own anything from OCC? What's your favorite(s)?

Guest Post - Michty Maxx

Hi my name is Michty Maxx and I've recently started a makeup and beauty blog.

I used to just be into black winged out smoky eyes and red lips, which is what I wore to gigs with my band, but recently I have branched out into vibrant colours and outrageous glitter!

If you like what you see below, feel free to visit me here at The Magnificent Makeup of Michty Maxx. Blog: http://michtymaxx.blogspot.com.au I would love to share my creativity with anyone who is interested and wants a peek.


For this look I wanted to use some of the gorgeous glitters from Eye Kandy. So I created this super sparkly, pink and silver look with some amazing Sugarpill and Urban Decay products, then to put it over the top, some rhinestones too!


Enjoy!

 

Products Used:

Eyelid primer

• Two faced shadow insurance

Base

• NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk

(Shadows used wet by spraying brush with M.A.C Fix+)

Lid

• Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Tiara wet
• Eye Kandy Sprinkles in Jawbreaker

Glitter adhesive

• Eye Kandy Liquid sugar

Crease

• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on pencil in Woodstock
• Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Dollipop

Brow highlight

• NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
• Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako

Tear duct highlight

• NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk
• M.A.C eyeshadow in Vellum

Lower lid

• NYX Jumbo eye pencil in Milk inner 1/3 of lashline
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on pencil in Woodstock outer 2/3 of lashline
• Sugarpill Chromalust loose Eyeshadow in Decora outer 2/3 of lashline
• M.A.C eyeshadow in Vellum inner 1/3 of lashline
• Chi chi eyeliner in Virgin
• Sugarpill pressed eyeshadow in Tako to set waterline

Eyeliner

• Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid eyeliner in Woodstock
• Eye Kandy Sprinkles in Cotton candy

Embellishments 

• Rhinestones from eBay, 4mm and 2mm sizes used
• Duo lash glue to adhere

Lashes

• Rimmel Extra Super lash in 101 Black Black

Brows

• Benefit Brow zings in light

Lips

• M.A.C Prep+Prime lip base
• NYX slim lip pencil in Hot Pink
• OCC Lip tar in Anime

Face

• M.A.C Prep+Prime Vibrancy eye cream
• Benefit Boi-ing industrial strength concealer in 01
• Revlon PhotoReady perfecting primer in 001
• Revlon PhotoReady airbrush mousse makeup in 020 shell
• Youngblood mineral powder foundation in Pearl

Cheeks

• Inglot AMC Pressed powder #59
• Benefit Bella Bamba
• Benefit Hervana on apple of cheeks

Brushes
Sigma brushes: MrB=Mr Bunny kit. PE=Performance Eyes kit.

Eyes

• Sigma E46 PE Shader inner corner for lid
• M.A.C 266 for crease
• Sigma E36 PE Blending for blending out crease
• Crown BK40 Deluxe oval shader for brow highlight
• Sigma E21 PE Smudge for lower lid and tear duct highlight
• Sigma E17 PE Waterline liner for waterline

Face

• Sigma E60 MrB Large shader for concealer
• Sigma F82 Round Kabuki for foundation
• Napoleon Perdis 20b Reflective contour brush for blush
• M.A.C 116 for cheek highlight
• Sigma F30 MrB Large Powder for powder foundation

- Michty Maxx

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http://michtymaxx.blogspot.com.au

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@MichtyMaxx

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Glamour Dolll Eyes 1 Day Last Sale of the Year!

Glamour Doll Eyes

Tomorrow (12/11/2012) Glamour Doll Eyes is having their last sale of the year, so go check them out!

50% off Full Jars on orders of $24 or more!

Sale only goes December 11th 2012 Midnight - Midnight Central Time.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links

Makeup Geek - Eyeshadow - Swatches Part 1

I Bought This Affiliate Links

Makeup Geek

A while back I placed my first order to Makeup Geek, I ended up picking up 5 eyeshadows and a lipstick. I'll be doing the swatching in two parts and I will have a review up shortly after that.

Anyway onto the photos!

I really want to try out their gel liners when I get a chance to place another order (husband is telling me I have to wait for now).

 

Do you own anything from Makeup Geek? What's your favorite(s)?

Holiday Hauls - New Website Design

I've been updating my website and redesigning it just to redesign it again a week late. I decided I wanted something that was a little more adult, a little more me, and that also conveniently matches the wondering "Winter is Coming!" theme as well. Any thoughts on the new design would be amazing, I mainly want to know if it's eye pleasing, functional, and easy to read.

I spent all day working on creating the social icon buttons, banner, and getting everything tweaked just how I want it. I'm sure I will have more that I will be adding on and changing as well.

Most everyone knows that pretty much everywhere had Black Friday to Cyber Monday sales, here's a little sneak peek of part of what I picked up.

Anyway onto the photos!

I'll have post up soon as well featuring some Milani swatches, Makeupgeek swatches, and other things I'm behind on.

Did you pick up anything up during the holiday sales?

Guest Post - Madam Noire

Hello makeup-lovers and fellow spooks! :)

My name is Madam Noire and I got lost in Makeup Wonderland several years ago when I discovered what a great source of creativity the art of makeup provides.

An important aspect with my blogging is that the makeup I use for my looks is 100% non-animal tested. I love animals even more than makeup and I can’t stand the thought of them being tortured for the sake of our vanity!

Right now I am doing some crazy Christmas looks and this is one of them. As you might have guessed it is inspired by gingerbreads. 

List of products:

Face

• Skin base foundation 02 (Illamasqua)
• Tone correcting concealer (e.l.f.)
• Blush Glow (e.l.f.)

Eyebrows

• Brown eyeliner pencil (brand unknown)
• Mocha (Makeup Geek)

Eyes

• Gel liner Mobster (Makeup Geek) used as a base
• Mocha (Makeup Geek) on the lid
• Cocoa bear (Makeup geek) in the crease
• White lies (Makeup Geek) highlight under brows
• Ice Queen (Makeup Geek) highlight inner corner
• Aquacolor White (Kryolan) used as eyeliner
• Medium pencil S.O.P.H.I.E. (Illamasqua)
• Gel liner Immortal (Makeup Geek)
• False lashes long, black (H&M)

Lips

• Lipgloss Edelweiss (Face Stockholm)

If you want to see more of my looks, reviews, tutorials and random ramble about the Makeup Wonderland, just skip over to my blog and say hello :D à http://madamnoire.blogspot.com 

Since I work as a freelance makeup artist I also have a professional portfolio which can be viewed at my Facebook page à http://www.facebook.com/makeupartistMadamNoire

Thank you for reading and hope to see you soon! :)

XOXO Madam Noire

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Urban Decay - Naked Basics Pallette - Release

Urban Decay

Today Urban Decay released their Naked Basics Palette, the nice thing about this one is that it includes pretty much all mattes.

The palette includes:

• Venus - Soft, off-white demi matte
• Foxy - very light yellow/beige matte
• Walk of Shame - very light pinky nude matte
• Naked 2 - rosy taupe matte
• Faint - warm, dusty brown matte
• Crave - deepest, darkest brown/black

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette retails for $27 and is available for purchase at Urban Decay , Sephora, Ulta, and select Macy's stores.

Will you be getting this palette? What are your thoughts on it?

Guest Post - Sidrah of Makeup Mew

Simple Neutral eyes with Berry lips

I love the winter season and bringing out my cozy comfy sweaters, scarfs and boots is something I always look forward to. So when it comes to my makeup I love changing it up. Since I constantly use lip balm during this season, I’ve been obsessed with the Revlon Lip Butters. These lipstick/lip balm hybrids are exactly what I need for the windy season since I need to keep my lips hydrated. 

For this look I wanted to show you guys a slightly glammed up neutral look. You can never go wrong with neutral eyeshadows! I used my trusty MUA Heaven and Earth Palette. I applied a very shimmery cream shadow all over the lid and then used a dark brown shadow in the crease using a fluffy blending brush. To add a bit of color to the look I applied my favorite bright bluish green kohl eyeliner on the lower lash line from Essence in the shade Cool Breeze. 

For the rest of the face I kept it dewy and used a highlight on my cheeks along with a bronzer to add some definition. For that glossy berry lip, I chose a Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie to finish off the look. The lipstick isn’t an intense berry shade since it has more of a pinkish hue to it. 

Products Used:

Eyes:

• MUA Heaven and Earth Pallete
• Revlon Color Stay Liquid Eyeliner in Blackest Black
• Maybelline Great Lash Biggest Volume in Black
• Essence Eyebrow Designer in 02 Medium
• Essence Eye Kohl in Cool Breeze (lower lashline)

Face:

• L’oreal True Match Foundation in Sand Beige
• MUA Blush in Shade 04
• Motive’s Sculpt and Shape (Bronzer)
• MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade (Highlight)

Lips:

• Revlon Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie

I hope you all liked this neutral glammed up makeup. Thank you Amy for letting me guest post on your blog!

A little bit about me:

I’m a beauty blogger over at MakeupMew where you can find a variety of makeup tutorials and beauty product reviews. I first got into makeup a few years ago after becoming obsessed with YouTube beauty gurus. I love experimenting with bright eyeshadow colors and what better way to showcase makeup looks then with a tutorial. Check us out for step-by-step tutorials and makeup reviews or follow us on Twitter (@MakeupMew)!

-Sidrah 

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Wet n Wild - Where’s the Party? 2012 - Limited edition - First Look

Wet N Wild Cosmetics

I had completely forgot about this collection coming out, lots of family stuff happening, holidays, and other things were first priority I suppose. Anyway over the weekend I went on a search to find one specific palette from this collection.

Sparkle Til Morning was my target, I had to have it because of all the buzz going on about it. I ended up stopping at 3 Walgreen's in my area to no avail, needless to say I went home defeated. I decided to check out ebay (I rarely buy stuff on there that has to do with makeup, too many chances of fakes), I ended up seeing Sparkle Til Morning selling anywhere from $11 starting bid to a buy it now for $58! Nope I wasn't going to go that high, no chance of that like ever.

Anyway I ended up doing a call around to some stores that were a little farther out of the way, 4 stores later I had a winner. I squealed when I heard the words "Yes I have 2 of those left.", I composed myself again and calmly replied asking if she could hold both for me as I was driving 45 minutes away. She was quite nice and told me she'd be happy to hold them till the next day when I'd have a chance to grab them before work!

Of course being the impatient makeup addict that I am I hopped in my car and drove 45 minutes away to a small... very small town. I got there and walked to the cosmetics area to find that there, on the display sat two Sparkle Til Morning palettes and thought to myself (could there really be 4 total left and she didn't notice it? Or maybe she never bothered to hold them for me).

Anyway I grabbed those two and walked to the front register and asked if I could get help in cosmetics because they were holding something for me. I waited patiently till the lady came over, I advised her I had asked someone to hold something for me. She then pulled out a piece of paper with two eyeshadow palettes under them, these however were those cheap holiday palettes that you find in your present or stocking from a kind Aunt who didn't know the difference between good quality drugstore products and chalk bless her heart.

Needless to say I was disappointed that I had specified the words Wet N Wild and Sparkle Til Morning and instead found chalk on hold for me. I politely said nevermind, those ones are the wrong thing and let her know she could put them back.

I was still excited to get the 2 that I had and I ended up picking up the Shimmer The Night Away as well, I didn't bother picking up Drinking a Glass of Shine as it was the same thing as the I ♥ Matte's from a prior release.

Anyway onto the photos!

I will have a review up and swatches later on this week!

 

Do you own anything from this collection? What's your favorite?

Lit Cosmetics - Review - Giveaway!!!

Lit Cosmetics

A while back I ended up getting some Lit Cosmetics, I had placed an order but then sent a request to cancel it right away and even though they cancelled it somehow the order got shipped out anyway.

I was surprised to find it on my steps and sent an e-mail right away to them to let them know, I got a quick response from Jodie who is the owner of the company letting me know to just keep it and enjoy. I was impressed by how quick, polite, and professional the response was. Since then I have used the glitters and glitter base in quite a few of my makeup looks.

Anyway onto the photos!

Swatched over Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base

What the site says:

How do Lit Cosmetics Compliment Everyday Makeup Products?

Lit Cosmetics is perfectly compatible with all other make-up brands whether it be eye shadows, eyeliners, glosses, lipsticks, lip tints, mascaras, blushes or bronzers. It can be used on it's own or as a cosmetic enhancer. Lit is the perfect addition to your makeup collection and promises to take your application experiences to exciting new heights.

Lit glitter can also be used to enhance: hair, body, face, nail polish and tattoos.

Our glitter is available in 4 sizes:

• Size #1 (.002 x .002) - “Sexy
Sophistication” the smallest glitter cut.
Only available in Solid.

• Size #2 (.004 x .004) - “Fun Lov’in
& Fancy Free” the most popular cut.
Available in Shimmers, Solids, Metallics
and Electrics.

• Size #3 (.008 x .008) - “Go Bling or
Go Home” medium cut. Available in

 • Size #4 (.015 x .015) - “Diva” the big
cut. Available in Solids and Shimmers—
most stores will not carry this size.

• Size #4 (.015 x .015) - “Diva” the big
cut. Available in Solids and Shimmers—
most stores will not carry this size.

Lit colours are available in 4 textures:

• Shimmers - see through iridescent
sparkles with a touch of colour. note:
Neon shimmers will glow under black
light—a white eyeliner base will enhance
this effect.

• Solids - pure glitter colour.

• Metallics - a matte shine with solid
colour—a great alternative for
customers who are not into glitter but
are into shine and colour.

• Electrics - shocking colour with a little
hint of sparkle. note: Electrics will glow
under black light—a white eyeliner base

will enhance this effect.

My Final Thoughts for Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base:

Availability:  www.litcosmetics.com

Cost:  $22.95 (Net Wt. 30 ml / 1 fl. oz.)

Texture:  Watery feeling but not runny.

Packaging:  Glass bottle with a screw off top.

Thoughts:  I really love this base, it doesn't irritate my eyes, it's very easy to work with. and it holds the glitter on really well. Another thing I love about Lit Cosmetics is the great customer service, the e-mails were promptly answered, and are very professional and polite.

Cons: The only con I could find on this one is the packaging, I love the sturdiness of the jar but I would love if the bottle opening had a cap that had a dropper type stop on it. I find that things get in the jar very easily with the large opening, if it had a dropper cap it would allow for it to be tilted and used a drop at a time in turning making it more sanitary. Don't let this deter you on it though, it's worth getting.

My Rating:  4.5 out of 5 Feathers!

My Final Thoughts for Lit Cosmetics Glitter:

Availability:  www.litcosmetics.com

Cost:  $12.95 (Net Wt. 4 grams / 0.14 o.z.)

Texture:  Varies with glitter size, grainy to chunky.

Packaging:  Square stackable jars (I believe these are  gram jars).

Thoughts:  I love the variety of these glitters, there are so many colors to choose from and on top of the shades you have up to 4 different sizes to pick from as well. I like the packaging because I can leave them separate or connect the jars as stackables. Again I want to point out the great customer service of the brand.

Cons: I personally don't find any cons with the glitters, some people might think the price is on the higher end. My thoughts on this though is for the amount of variety, sizes, and the great customer service it's definitely worth purchasing from Lit. I have placed another order yesterday already and look forward to swatching those when they arrive.

My Ratings:  5 out of 5 Feathers!

 

   

Are they Cruelty Free? Yes. The site catalog has the cruelty free logo and the owner has stated that they are cruelty free.

I really want to stress the importance of making sure you buy Cosmetic Grade Glitters!  Do not confuse craft glitters or other kinds of glitter with Cosmetic Grade Glitters. The difference is that non cosmetic grade glitters can scratch the cornea of the eye and do serious damage. So if you are using glitters for makeup purposes ensure you find the cosmetic grade!

Giveaway Time!

The MiniMe Lit Kit
Contains:
• 1 glitter colour Rich & Famous S2
• 30 ml Clearly Liquid Glitter Base
• detailer brush mini
• shadow brush mini
• sparkle duster (removes stray glitter)
• silk tote bag
Worth $39.95

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Rules/Information

The Giveaway will start today November 24th, 2012 and go until December 25th, 2012

This giveaway is Open International as well.
If an International winner wins they will be responsible for paying any additional customs charges on the prize package. 

Package is no longer my responsibility once it has been mailed. If the winner does not respond to my e-mails before package is sent regardless of if it is a question or not (I give at least a week or two to respond) I will not be sending it, if package does not arrive and is returned unless it was my own error I am not responsible (this does not include if you suddenly move and regret to inform me/forward your mail). A new prize winner will not be chosen during that giveaway if package had been sent and returned, it will be put towards a future giveaway. I spend my own money on these prizes and unless noted and I will not have it wasted by paying $5-13 on shipping and having it returned. I do enjoy giveaways for you guys but I also want people to understand I am not rich, this takes away from my own personal things at times.

If you are under 18 you must have your parents permission to enter this/receive packages.

The winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter.
The winner will be notified via e-mail, you must respond within 48 hours of the e-mail or another winner will be chosen at.  Once the winner is chosen there is no set time of delivery, it depends upon what is going on in my personal life. I will try to mail the package out right away but during busy times this may take longer, please remember this is a free item(s) that you are getting I am not obligated (unless it is a sponsored giveaway) to mail them out within a certain period of time.

Good Luck to Everyone!!

Do you own any Lit Cosmetics? What's your favorites?

Disclaimer: I did not buy these, they were sent by mistake to me all opinions are my honest thoughts. Prize was given courtesy of  Lit Cosmetics for giveaway to my readers.