Perfect Palette TAG!!!

I wasn't tagged by anyone in specific but have seen this TAG going around YouTube, and thought I would do a post about it. 

There seem to be different questions, but I will stick with the ones used by emilynoel83, amarixe, vintageortacky, and several other Beauty YouTuber’s.

Questions are as follows:

1.    Best Packing: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

I could have gone many ways with this category, but I’ve come to the conclusion that the Urban Decay Naked Palette has the sturdiest packaging and is one of the easiest palettes to keep clean. I also like that it comes with a full-size, dual-ended eye shadow brush.

2.    Best Color Pay-Off: Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trios

These have the best pigmentation of any drugstore eyeshadow. I don’t think there is a single miss in their entire collection. You can even apply without an eyeshadow base or primer. Definitely the biggest bang for your buck.

3.    Most Versatile: Urban Decay Naked Palette

My palette collection started with this darling. Like the Naked 2 palette it is adaptable to any look, whether it is a simple everyday look, or a glamorous smokey eye look.

4.    Best for Travelling: NYX Natural Palette   

This palette is great for travelling and if you don’t plan on doing anything too dramatic and just want a simple day-to-day look. It replaces the need of eyeliner, as it comes with a matte brown shade. This shade can also be used for eyebrows, depending on your skin tone and hair color.

5.    Least Used: Toki Doki Love from London Palette

I got this palette for 50% off when Sephora was discontinuing Toki Doki. At the time I thought it was a good deal, but looking back I should have put my money towards another palette. This one sits at the back of a storage drawer, lonely and unused. I also find this palette bulky/awkward and large for the amount of shadows it holds.

6.    Best Color Names: MAC Eyeshadows

I know this isn’t a palette, but I think MAC comes up with some pretty cute and unique names for their individual eyeshadows. One of my favorite is woodwinked, which is in my everyday MAC quad at the moment.

7.    Biggest Regret: hard Candy Naturally Gorgeous Palette

This is probably one of my biggest regrets, which is not saying much since the palette was only about $6 US. I thought this was going to be a good dupe for the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette, but I was so wrong. The shadows are super chalky, have very little pigmentation (even with a primer), and are all super shimmery. I love shimmery shades but you still need at least one matte colour to get a good look.

8.    Most Used, Most Loved, Desert Island

Most Used: Uraban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Although I already mentioned this as Best Packaging, it is also my most used palette. I love it, as I mentioned, because you can get so many looks, it is just a great all round palette.

Most Loved: MAC Eyeshadows

Although not a palette, I love MAC eyeshadows. There is pretty much a shade for everyone. They customizable, and I just LOVE them.

Dessert Island: Urabn Decay Naked Palette

Probably not much of a suprise, but I love my Naked Palette. I already take it with me everywhere I go, and this would be the palette I would want if I needed to look gorgeous on a dessert island, LOL!!!

http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay/eye-makeup/naked2/282.html

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wet-n-wild-color-icon-collection-eye-shadow-trio/ID=prod6015794-product

http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay/eye-makeup/naked/245.html

http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=164762/The%20natural%20shadow%20Palette/NYX/Eye%20Shadow

http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2012/03/tokidoki-love-from-london-makeup-collection-for-summer-2012.html

http://www.maccosmetics.com/images/products/spp/M55K06.jpg

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hard-Candy-Top-Ten-Eye-Shadow/21472880

My 2013 Beauty Favourites

A happy 2014 to all!!! Since 2013 has come to a close I thought I would take some time to review some of my favourite and most loved beauty and skin care products of 2013.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Gel Serum Foundation (in 52 Vanilla)

This has been my go to foundation for the year. It has just the right amount of coverage, is buildable, and feels light on the skin. I wouldn’t recommend this foundation, though, if you have oily or combination oily skin. I am hooked and will definitely be repurchasing this foundation in future.

Milani Baked Blush (in Luminoso)

This has been my everyday blush when i don’t want anything too pigmented, but still want a “naturally flushed” look. The Milani Baked Blushes have great pigmentation and last all day.

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder (in720A Sunny)

This is my favorite drugstore bronzer. It has a matte finish and is great for any everyday bronzed look. I think it is as good as, if not better than, NARS Laguna Bronzer.

Diorskin Shimmer Star (in Rose Diamond)

A perfect rose highlight/luminizer that can double as a blush on paler skin tones. I’ve also used it as an eye shadow to highlight my inner corners and brow bone. It is definitely in the higher price range, but worth every penny.

Maybelline Define-a-Brow (in Light Blonde)

An excellent drug store find, comparable to many high-end brow products, such as Anastasia Brow Wiz, and Tarte EmphasEYES.

Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit (in 02 Medium)

This is perfect if you prefer powder products over pencils for filling in your brows. It comes with two shades, and a highlight. It also includes a great quality small angel brush, a sponge tip applicator (perfect for applying the highlight), and small tweezer.

Maybelline Color Tattoo (in Bad to the Bronze, Inked in Pink, and Barely Branded)

I can’t think of enough positive things to say about Maybelline’s Color Tattoo. They are multi-purpose and come in a large range of colours/shades. They can be used alone, or as an eye shadow base, and I would say they are comparable to MAC’s paint pots, but at a fraction of the price.

Urban Decay Naked, Naked 2, and Naked Basics Palettes

These palettes proliferated the beauty world in 2013. They are so versatile, and suite many skin tones. There is no stopping Urban Decay in 2014!

 Cover Girl Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara

I have not found another mascara, drug store or high end, that beats Clump Crusher. I have gone through several tubes this year, in both regular and waterproof. I have nothing negative to say about Clump Crusher. It will definitely be a staple in my makeup bag through 2014.

Smith’s Strawberry Lip Balm

This was a later addition to my makeup collection in 2013. It helps heal dry, chapped, and sore lips. It’s also great to use if you are looking for an everyday, my-lips-but-better, lip gloss.

Cover Girl Smoochies Lip Balm (in #tweetme)

This new line of Cover Girl lip products has definitely been popular this year, especially with their social network/text inspired names. They come in a range of 12 colors and give a perfect wash of color over the lips.

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Lip Color (in 300 Flame)

The perfect red lip! Just a small amount goes a long way. This lipstick is long lasting, and leaves your lips slightly tinted. One piece of advice is to use a lip liner, or seal the lips with concealer after applying.

Philosophy Pure Grace Eau de Toilette

This is my absolute favourite scent. It is the perfect “soap and water” clean scent. If you dislike strong scents, you’ll like Pure Grace. I get compliments all the time, and get asked what I’m wearing all the time.

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Like the name implies, it is a fast drying top coat. I have gone through several bottles this year because i love it so much. Just one coat over nail polish and you’ll be out the door in under five minutes.

SIMPLE Moisturizing Facial Wash/Soothing Facial Toner/Replenishing Rich Moisturizer

This has been my skin regimen for the latter part of the year. Far better than the Nivea products I was previously using.

SEPHORA Collection Supreme Cleansing Oil

This is an absolute dupe for MAC’s Cleanse Off Oil. It is less than half the price and is just as good. I use it on cotton rounds to remove all my makeup, rinse off, and the follow up with my skin care routine.

DISCLAIMER:

All of the products mentioned have been purchased by me, with my hard earned money. I have not been paid by any of the brands mentioned to talk about or review their products. These are my own opinions.

PHOTO CREDITS:

http://www.bourjois.ca/index.cfm?cm=QCCFranchise&ce=details&primaryKey=1&categoryID=0&productID=402

http://www.milanicosmetics.com/p-93-baked-blush.aspx

http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/NYC-Smooth-Skin-Bronzing-Face-Powder-Sunny-720A?skuId=870197

http://www.sephora.com/diorskin-shimmer-star-P205822

http://www.target.com/p/maybelline-define-a-brow-eyebrow-pencil/-/A-13670896

http://www.milanicosmetics.com/p-34-brow-fix.aspx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maybelline-New-York-24-HR-Color-Tattoo-Eyeshadow-30-Pomegranate-Punk-New-/161188960398

http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay/eye-makeup/naked-basics/355.html

http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay/eye-makeup/naked/245.html

http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay/eye-makeup/naked2/282.html

http://media.covergirl.com/images/common/product/cg_clump_crusher_lashblast_mascara/cg_clump_crusher_mascara_1.jpg

www.sephora.com/strawberry-lip-balm-P42205

www.covergirl.com/beauty-products/lip-color/lip-gloss/lipsticks-smoochies-lip-balm

http://pics1.ds-static.com/prodimg/318483/300.JPG

http://c1.beautybar.com/images/products/p/phi/phi-074_1z.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mNWVtRCTL._SY300_.jpg

http://www.totallytarget.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/simple-skin-care1.jpg

http://www.sephora.com/productimages/sku/s1390665-main-Lhero.jpg

What I Got For Christmas!!! 2013

Hey everyone! Please check out my What I Got For Christmas!!! 2013 video on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9t18N1FS9s).

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!! 2014

I can't believe, but I haven't posted in about a year. This is just a quick update to inform everyone that I will be blogging again in 2014, and I will also be posting videos to my YouTube channel . You can follow me on:

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