Youtube Videos

Once I get my lighting setup soon at my vanity I'm planning on starting the Youtube tutorials up again, my question is what sort of videos would you all like to see?

How often would you like to see a video tutorial/review uploaded?

Would you like me to do reviews on products as an addition to my blog posts (I know things like glitter tend to show true sparkle better on video)?

I know had been MIA quite a bit over the last year, but family health comes first and I had things happen that caused my absence unfortunately. I have a lot to catch up on and I had a bit of a loss of inspiration I guess you could say(I actually went months on end without touching any makeup at all).

Comment below and let me know what you think and just say hi if you'd like!

Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here to keep up to date on videos I upload!

P.S. my husband also got me this cutie back in May for our 3 anniversary, he's a miniature long haired dachshund and we named him Haudoken (my other dog really needed a companion, and she was super happy). :)

BH Cosmetics on Sale on Hautelook!

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Right now Hautelook has BH Cosmetics Products on sale for up to 55% off, go check them out if you've been wanting some of their items!

Makeup Geek - Vegas Collection - Palette - Review & Swatches - Limited Edition

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Makeup Geek

This review is on the Makeup Geek Vegas Lights Palette. Way back in August I believe it was I ended up picking up the Makeup Geek Vegas Collection, I got the full bundle pack which included five pigments and an eyeshadow palette. I was having issues with getting my lighting right for some odd reason as well as having some personal issues so I took an unplanned hiatus, now I'm back and hoping that nothing else interferes with me continually posting reviews!

Anyway onto the photos!

 Swatched over UDPP in sunlight (Bada Bing also swatched over Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy)

Left to Right: Casino, Sin City, Roulette, Mirage, Desert Sands, Bada Bing

My Rating:  10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost:  $37.99 for 1.8G / 0.064 oz x6

Availability:  www.makeupgeek.com

Formula:  Shimmery to satin/matte finishes, Talc and Paraben Free. *Cruelty Free

The Packaging:  Sturdy cardboard palette with magnetic closure.

My Final Thoughts:  The quality of the shadows is really good, the pigmentation is there on all of the shades. I found Bada Bing to be a drier shadow, the sparkles needs a sticky base to really show up (I used Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy) and I could really see the sparkles. The other 5 shadows are really creamy and smooth, a couple are a tiny (and I MEAN tiny) bit powdery but not in the cheap quality way more because of the finish since they lean more towards matte. I'm not normally a neutral kind of girl, but I really love all the shades in this palette. For Christmas I sported Sin City, Bada Bing, and Mirage for my makeup look and they were still holding strong 8 hours later with little to no creasing or fading.

Would I purchase again?   Yes! The quality and color pay off is fantastic for the price point and is definitely a budget friendly alternative for high end brands. I really love the packaging, it's a convenient size for taking it on the go and has a really fun design. I also love that the shadows are magnetic and are not glued down making them easily removed so I can swap any out with another shade if I wanted to.

Do you own this? What are your thoughts?

Makeup Geek - Vegas Collection - Pigments - Review & Swatches

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Makeup Geek

A while back Makeup Geek released a new collection called the Vegas Collection, I ended up purchasing the full set which includes an eyeshadow palette and five pigments. I have been looking forward to trying them out as Marlena is someone who strives for quality in her products.

I'm going to review the five pigments of the collection first, I'll be sure to post the palette review at the end of the week or beginning of next week depending on the sun and if it ever comes out! I will eventually also review the new foiled shadows they released because they look fantastic, currently however I am no longer working so I'm on a strict makeup no buy (the worst phrase a makeup addict can say I know lol).

Anyway onto the photos!

Jackpot

Liquid Gold

Nightlife

Poker Face

Vegas Lights

Left to Right: Jackpot, Liquid Gold, Nightlife, Poker Face, Vegas Lights

Swatched over UDPP and Fyrinne Pixie Epoxy in sunlight

My Rating:  9 out of 10 Feathers

Cost:  $6.99 for 1.4G / 0.05 oz

Availability:  www.makeupgeek.com

Formula:  Standard pigment formula, Talc free. *Cruelty Free

The Packaging:  Sleek jar with a twist off cap, issues with lid fallout when opened.

My Final Thoughts:  The quality of these pigments is amazing, they are very smooth and extremely pigmented. The price is wonderful considering these are on par with high end brands like MAC. Vegas Lights reminds me of MAC's Reflect Copper but with a more pigmented and smooth finish making it a gorgeous copper must have. I love Nightlife which is described as a light shimmery rose brown taupe, it looks almost like it has a a hint of iridescent sparkle making it my favorite out of the five. Liquid Gold is described as a true metallic gold and definitely fitting of what you get. Jackpot is described as a pale shimmery yellow, this is my second favorite of the group because I'm in love with the soft pale yellow sparkle it has. Poker Face is described as a medium golden bronze, it's a nice smooth texture and highly pigmented.

The rating of these would have been a 10 out of 10 if not for the packaging. Let me say that I love the sleekness and sturdiness of the jar, the huge problem only comes after opening the top. When you twist off the cap you get a huge amount of pigment mess, because there is no stopper like the one MAC pigments have for example or even a tighter cap design. This allows pigment to build up in the cap grooves which in turn causes this issue. It's not a huge loss of product but none the less it does cause frustration when first receiving the pigments (since in postage the jars can be upside down at one point or another). I ended up cleaning up the caps on mine and am ensuring I store them flat to avoid this from happening again, although it can become a problem if you take them with you if you travel since your jar most likely will be moving around in your bag or makeup kit. Some people have suggested sifters, personally I would rather have a stopper because I like open access to the product in case I decided to take a smaller amount with me I could easily get to it to place it in a smaller jar without fighting to remove a shifter and possibly spilling it everywhere.

Would I purchase again?   Yes! Despite the issues with the packaging I would still purchase these pigments, the quality and smoothness is there and I hope in future the issue with the pigment jar is redesigned to include a stopper or a tighter top to avoid the build up in the lid and mess that follows when opening. The amazing thing about Makeup Geek is that it's owned by someone who listens to her customers suggestions taking them into account, so I have full faith that the jar issue will be fixed at some point.

Do you own any of these? What are your thoughts?

Sugarpill Cosmetics - Sparkle Baby Palette & LE Lucid Loose Shadow Releasing Today!!!

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I've been seriously MIA, but the Sugarpill Cosmetics is releasing their long awaited Sparkle Baby Palette along with a Limited Edition loose shadow called Lucid (seriously a gorgeous looking shade)! so if you've been wanting to pick this up check out their site today! I've been getting things organized in my life and I'm hoping to have a new post/review up next week that is another new collection from a different company.

Glamour Doll Eyes - OTM - March 2014

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Glamour Doll Eyes

I'm always excited to get the Glamour Doll Eyes OTM each month, and this month was no exception so I'm really glad I was able to repurchase another 3 months of it since mine ended last month!

Anyway onto the photos!

Swatched over Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

The color this month again was extremely gorgeous (the pictures don't quite do it justice), I'm a sucker of teal blue shades! (Sorry that my camera is a little off, for some reason it's been yellow tinted.)

Along with the Glamour Doll Eyes shadow they also included an extra item from Kawaii Power Up (isn't the business card just completely kawaii itself??), it's a cute hair clip that is a beautiful glitter cover star!

Are you part of the OTM subscription? What are your thoughts?

The Balm on Sale on Hautelook!!

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Right now Hautelook has the Balm Products on sale for up to 50% off, go check them out if you've been wanting some of their items!

Jordana Cosmetics - 12 HR Made To Last Eyeshadow Pencils - Review & Swatches

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Jordana Cosmetics

A while ago I was sent some Jordana Cosmetics products to try out, I haven't ever seen them around my area so I was more then happy to test them out.

Anyway onto the photos!

My Rating:  10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost:  $3.99 for Net Wt. 2.8g /0.10 oz (price may vary depending on location)

Availability:  Walgreen's and  www.jordanacosmetics.com

Formula:  These shadows are extremely smooth and easy to apply, they are very long lasting, and very pigmented.

The Packaging:  Standard jumbo pencil packaging.

My Final Thoughts:  The quality of these is amazing for the price, they are creamy, pigmented, and last. I rubbed over them after they had set and they didn't budge, they also seem to be pretty much waterproof. These remind me of the Urban Decay Glide on shadow pencils!

Would I purchase again?  Definitely! You can't beat the price for the amazing quality that is on par with high end brands.

Do own any of these? What's your favorite color(s)?

Crown Brushes on Sale on Hautelook!

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Right now Hautelook has Crown Brush Products on sale for up to 81% off, go check them out if you've been wanting some of their items!

Glamour Doll Eyes - OTM - February 2014

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Glamour Doll Eyes

I've been extremely behind on everything, but I wanted to get back on track with showing the Glamour Doll Eyes OTM subscription. If you want to read about what it is be sure to check it out on their website.

Anyway onto the photos!

Swatched over Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy

This months color is absolutely gorgeous, I was very excited when I opened it up and saw just how beautiful it was and to top it off it blends very well and is very pigmented!

Dark Heart Designs Centaur's Wisdom

Along with the Glamour Doll Eyes shadow they also included an extra item from Dark Heart Designs, this does add a nice sparkle and at first from the bottle kind of reminded me of Lorac's 3D Liquid Lustre. When applied though it's more runny in texture and doesn't give that "pow" sparkle factor that the Lorac Liquid Lustre does, mind you it's still a very pretty shimmer if you're looking for something very subtle.

Are you part of the OTM subscription? What are your thoughts?

Upcoming New Series

Since I'm so far behind on things due to real life issues, I figured I would do a series called "Flash Back Friday". This would basically be me just posting pictures and swatches/reviews of things that may still be found online places but might be sold out in stores or other places.

I'm also going to try and do at least one day of a makeup look each week because I realize I've not done one in FOREVER. So if you have a request or anything else please go ahead and post a comment on what you would like to see in upcoming weeks, hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!