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Maybelline EyeStudio Eyeshadow Palette
Product: 2.5 out of 5
Packaging: 2 out of 5
Quality: 2.5 out of 5
Overall: 2.25 out of 5
Would I buy again? Maybe. I'm still unsure about these and need to play with the quads more but I'm Yes/No on these.
Price: $9.99
Where to Buy:
Target/Walmart/CVS/Walgreens
Most local drugstores
Advantages:
Good range of color palettes to choose from
Easily available in most areas for purchase
Disadvantages:
A bit pricey for the amount of product you actually get
The packaging is a big but the eyeshadows are small
Not a lot of pigment in the shadows
Overall Opinion:
Using a makeup brush is practically useless on these shadows, however when I used the sponge applicator that comes with the quad, it applied them so much better. When using a regular makeup brush, it barely got any color on my eyelid and only gave me a sheer wash of color at best. For the price, you don't get a lot of product in each quad and $9.99 is a bit expensive for what you get! I'm still really on the fence on these... I will have to update this review after I have had more time to play with the different colors.
Did you know that loofah's and bars of soap can actually be harmful to your skin? Thankfully,Rue La La has teamed up with Harvard-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Copeland to help demystify skincare, with easy-to-follow do's and don'ts of caring for your complexion.
After perusing Dr. Copeland's tips, you can snatch up her eponymous Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin Care System on Rue La La beginning this Wednesday, for 48-hours. The collection is clinically tested and specially formulated to reduce the signs of aging by fading age spots, reducing the appearance of fine lines and fighting free radicals and environmental pollutants.
In Dr. Copeland's words, "It's not enough to pull the skin tight if it looks like leather. Smooth soft skin is healthy skin and it's achievable by taking these steps:"
Dr. Copeland's Skincare Do's:
The cardinal rule: Protect yourself from the sun! Sun exposure encourages skin cancer formation and is one of the major causes of wrinkles. Dr. Copeland's must-haves? Daily Moisturizer with SPF-20 and Sunless Tanning Bronzer.
Use pigment reducing creams in conjunction with an exfoliator. Using Dr. Copeland's Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Formula along with exfoliating will bring results in several weeks!
Clean your face twice a day and exfoliate properly and religiously: We perspire during the night, even if it is not noticeable. Dr. Copeland's AHA Face Cream and Microdermabrasion Formula make exfoliation a no-brainer.
Your grocery list and skincare labels should both include plenty of antioxidants. Try Dr. Copeland's resveratrol-packed Rewind Age-Defying Cream and antioxidant-laced Revitalizing Formula with Vitamins C & E. At the grocery stop, opt for: berries; green leafy vegetables such as broccoli; herbs and spices such as cumin, rosemary and thyme; green tea; and resveratrol-packed red wine. Lean proteins such as chicken are also good for your skin.
Dr. Copeland's Skincare Don't's:
Steer clear of bars of soap! They are too harsh, no matter the moisturizing claims.
Skip the loofahs, sponges and washcloths. These are magnets for bacteria and are abrasive. Skin is too delicate for anything other than your fingertips.
Skip the fried foods, rich fatty foods and sodas.
Reduce alcohol intake, especially when it comes to grain alcohol such as vodka, rum and whiskey.
Check beauty labels for surfactants, which produce foam in liquid products like shampoo and soap. They are extremely drying. Instead, choose non-foaming cleansers that don't strip the top layer of oil from the skin.
Go subscribe and check it out!! You can view it here: Betty Girl Makeup TV I already have another tut in the can. It just has to be edited and uploaded. My goal is to get 1 - 2 videos or so up a week, that way I can plan out what looks I want to do.
I'm very excited and appreciate the support and kind words from you guys! Words are very powerful things and they go a long way... so thank you!!!
Here's a look inspired by the dragon fruit. My fiance saw this and sent it to me and I immediately thought, "Ok this is the look I gotta do for my first You Tube Video!" I love recreating looks from things that I find in my every day life that inspire me or that I see in a magazine or in this case, something that inspires those around me and this was perfect. It reminds me of spring with it's bright, bold and beautiful colors.
Here is what a dragon fruit looks like:
Gorgeous, right!? Mother nature is something else.... *le sigh*
And here's my interpretation of the fruit through makeup:
This is the bright pinky/red I used in the crease from the 88-palette.
Face:
Makeup Forever Concealer Palette #1
NARS Loose Powder
MAC Blush in Dainty
Lorac Baked Matte Blush in Velvet Rope
MAC Emanual Ungaro Cream Color Base in Fresh Morning
Eyes:
MAC Chromaline in White (as a base)
MAC Bitter e/s
MAC Bio Green e/s (I think this is a Pro color)
MAC Passionate e/s
Red/Pink from the 88-palette
Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil (upper waterline only)
MAC White Frost e/s (highlight)
Sephora Long Lasting Liquid Eye Liner in Glitter Black #10
Thank you to those that entered my first sponsored contest giveaway! The winner will be sent a full size bottle of Skin MD Shielding Lotion from the reps at Skin MD directly.
So without further adieu, the winner is: Innovative Essence! Please email me your full mailing address. Congratulations!
Stay tuned for another contest where I'll be giving away some MAC Pro goodies!
Thanks again to those that entered! Don't forget, you need to be a follower of my blog to be eligible for contests. I do check! ;-) I hope you're all enjoying your weekend.
This is my first sponsored giveaway from the generous people at Skin MD. They are giving away one full bottle of their Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion to one lucky follower of my blog! See below for all the deets and ENTER!!
How to ENTER to WIN (you must qualify all the below to be eligible):
Simply visit the Skin MD Natural website to read more about this amazing shielding lotion – then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me why, in a brief couple of words, you'd like to try this amazing lotion. Ex: really dry skin, want to try this shielding lotion thing, etc. **You MUST leave a comment telling me why you want to try this lotion!
Contest ends Saturday, February 13th at MidnightPacific Standard Time! Skin MD will ship the product directly to the winner.
Good luck!
***Disclaimer: A representative for Skin MD provided me with product compensation. Endorsement from this company does not in any way affect my review or thoughts on the product.
