WnW "Nude Awakening" Tutorial

I recently posted a review of the LE Spring eye shadow palettes from Wet n' Wild. Along with the review, I posted looks for each palette and someone requested that I do a walk through of the look from the "Nude Awakening" palette.

The picture tutorial is from completely bare eye, to complete with mascara and eyeliner.

 

 

 

 

It is always important to apply a primer to the lid. I use NYX HD primer and then I applied a base using Urban Decay shadow pencil in Sin, but a cheaper alternative would be a Milani Shadow Eyez pencil in "Champagne Toast", or for a matte option, "Almond Cream".



On the left you will see what primer and base looks like on the lid.

 

 

 

  I put this warm brown in to the crease as a transition color. 

 

 

I mixed the colors above and applied them in the crease and blended it out.

I then reapplied the warm brown in the crease to further blend everything together.

I also reapplied the lid color in order to make sure it was nice a metallic.

 

I applied the matte cream on the brow bone and a cream colored eyeliner to the waterline in order to make the eyes look brighter.

 

I took the brow bone and eyelid shadows on the right and applied it on the lash line with an angled brush.

 

I then applied a black liquid eyeliner and winged it out.

 

After applying the liner to both eyes, the last step was applying mascara.

 

 

And the final look (excuse the wet hair, I had just stepped out of the shower).

Review: Wet n' Wild LE "Spring Foward" Collection

 

"Nude Awakening" (L) "Going in the Wild" (R)

 

"Going in the Wild"

"Nude Awakening"


These two palettes came out around April/May. I had looked everywhere for them, but never had any luck. At the beginning of July, I decided to search my local Rite Aid for some deal that they had going on. While I was there I almost jumped for joy when I saw that they had both of these palettes! Apparently, they have re-released these. I am not sure how long they will be available in stores, but I would definitely recommend checking them out.

                               

"Nude Awakening" on lids

"Nude Awakening" with flash

"Nude Awakening" without flash

 

 

"Nude Awakening" is probably my favorite of the two palettes. The colors are more wearable, not to mention the pigmentation is better than "Going in the Wild". Most of the shades are shimmery but all of them look gorgeous on the lid. I got several compliments on the look above.

"Going in the Wild" without flash



 

 

Again, most of these are shimmery, but they are not as pigmented as the other palette. The colors look beautiful in the pan, and even swatched, but when applied, you have to really pack on the color. I think that the colors are fun, but had I known about pigmentation, I think I would have passed.

 

"Going in the Wild" with flash

 

"Going in the Wild" on the lids


Both of these palettes have some hits and misses, but "Nude Awakening" has way more hits than misses, the same cannot be said for "Going in the Wild" unfortunately.

Be sure to check your local Rite Aid for these LE shadows and buy the one you feel suits you the best.

I LOVE WnW LE anything, so I knew I had to have these, are you the same way?

Empties Video: Part 1/2

I recently finished up some products and decided to make a couple videos talking about the products that I had used and whether or not I would repurchase them again.

I think this is a really good way to get a lot of information out at one time and it can be really helpful if you were thinking about trying some new stuff.  The first video I am linking is part one of the series, and focuses on body and hair products, and the second focuses on makeup products.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skIs8qg0GRk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khzxPQ1KcTI

Rant/ Vlog on Physician's Formula

Hey guys! So I know I have not posted anything in a while, but I just moved, and started a new school term so I have been a bit busy. This post is going to be the first of hopefully many where I have a video attached.

 

I was inspired the other day to make a video on my opinion of other people's opinions on PF and how you can get some great deals at the drugstore. Check it out!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckApXymSnAA&feature=youtu.be

Physicians Formula "Circle RX" vs "Conceal RX"

I recently decided that I would try a concealing product from Physicians Formula (PF). I bought the "Circle RX" a few weeks back when there was a deal at CVS. This week, they had another deal where if you spend $10, you get $7 Bucks back, so I decided I would get the "Conceal RX" so that I can review both, and see what the differences are.

 

 

Below: Conceal RX on my right eye, nothing on the left

 

As you can see, even though this isn't the lightest shade, it shows up very light on my already fair skin.

 

 

On the right eye, Conceal RX, on the left eye, Circle RX.

 

Overall, the look of both of these concealers, are very similar, and they are both in the same shade. The Conceal RX has a more matte finish, and is a lot thicker.

 

The Circle RX is more moisturizing, but does not last as long as the Conceal RX.

 

With both formulas, a little goes a long way which is nice.

 

They are both around $10 at the drugstore.

 

I would have to say that both of these products are comparable, but I will have to work more with the Conceal RX to make a final verdict, but I think that the matte formula will suite me better given my oily skin, but the Circle RX is good for the summer.

 

If you have any other questions about this product, please ask!

 

Till next time!

 

 

Purchase of the Month!

Lately I have been shopping A LOT, but not for makeup. Since I am moving soon, all my money has gone to purchases for the new place. However, I had been holding on to some coupons for CVS and waiting for a sale, or good deal.

One of my coupons expires tomorrow, so I decided to go into CVS, even though there was a super great sale (there is their HUGE clearance sale going on, but my CVS was completely void of those particular items).

I looked around and Loreal had a special where if you spend $10, you get $3 back. I will get back to this info in a minute.

While I was there, I ran into a woman that was in her 70s and she was asking me some questions. She saw the sign about the beauty rewards, and I felt inspired to share my knowledge with you.

CVS has a beauty rewards program. Every $50 you spend, you get $5 back. Now, CVS is always having deals like spend $10, get $3, $4, and sometimes $7 back! When you use the "bucks" it counts as if you spent that money out of pocket. So, if you had a $20 purchase, and spent $20 in rewards, it would count as $20 toward that $50 mark you have to earn towards your rewards.

You can also sign up for emails to get even more coupons, plus every time you scan your rewards card at a CVS kiosk, it prints coupons tailored for you.

Okay, back to my "deal". I had my $5 reward, a $3 reward and a 25% coupon,

The Loreal "Lumi" foundation is about $13.50. After taxes, I paid about $3.50!

I had been wanting to try this foundation for the longest time, and have heard great reviews. I plan on doing my own once I have tried it out a few times. I am a loyal Revlon foundation user, but this has some potential.

For the best drugstore deals, you can always go to store's websites, and plan out how you want to spend not only your money, but "free" money as well.

I hope this was helpful.

Influenster Palmolive Review

I received some products from Influenster. If you don't know what Influenster is, it is a free program where you take surveys in order to earn badges. Once you earn certain badges, you may be selected to receive some products to try out and review. This box as different from others that I have received in the past because it was two full sized products from one brand (there are normally about 3-5 samples or full size items). So I made a little video of my review, which you can watch below.

Overall, I am pleased with this product. They both smell delicious, and my hands are super soft after washing dishes.

I have given the Coconut Butter version to my mom, and she seems to be enjoying it as well.

 

 

Hope you enjoyed this review, and I hope you get a chance to check out these amazing dishsoaps!

 

Have a great day!

"I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."