EOTD: Harmony of Diamonds and Tortoises

My first EOTD (Eye Of The Day) which will show the eye makeup I did for the day or a look I created when I was just playing around with makeup for that day. For a disclaimer, a lot of the time when I do crazy makeup, I most likely never wear it in public instead I take photos and show them (through the blog or to friends), I am just a makeup enthusiast. Well here is the EOTD. I was influenced/inspired in creating this since I really wanted to use some pigments that I never get to use since it is so messy, but yet so pretty. Why are they so messy? :( Anyways this is what I got out of the pigments I own (I only own a few).

Harmony of Diamonds and Tortoises. Why did I name it that? Because I am very 'original'...not...but that's the name of the products I used, so I just tried to play around with the names. Yeah.. I'll work on choosing better names for future looks. Maybe I should just do EOTD#1, #2,... I don't know... I'll stick to using random names so it could at least be somewhat unique.

Products that were used:

Listed out in order (so you can get an idea how I created it):

elf Eyelid primer - love this product, it creates a silky mousse-y texture to help the longevity of eyeshadow

Stila prime pot - another base that is a matte nude-like shade, has a tacky/thick texture to also help the longevity of shadows

LA Splash shadow - a bright nude diamond-like shade and placed in the inner corners of top and bottom lash line to make eyes pop/stand out

Da Vinci shadow - a warm satin/metallic-like milk chocolate shade and was applied to the rest of the eyelid and blended with the diamond color. Also applies to the bottom outer lash line

bareMinerals shadow - applies to the outer corner/ V of the eyelid and blended out into the crease. Also used a little to connect the bottom lash line. Gotta let it flow.

Maybelline gel liner (forgot to label in the photo, whoops) - used on the upper lash line, semi-thick line, and a tiny wing at the end of the eye. Thought that the wing would help the flow of shadows and well as unify and complete everything. 

Rimmel scandaleyes liner - a nude liner was applied to the bottom water line to help open up the eye and make it appear more awake and brighter.

NYX brown liner - a dark brown liner smudged into the bottom outer lash line and was mixed in with the brown shadow by Da Vinci

Covergirl clump crusher mascara - a black mascara was applied to top and bottom lashes to help make the lashes stand out and to complete the entire look.

If you create this look, I would love to see your take on it. Also, if you have any comment, questions, or concerns, feel free to comment and I will try to respond as soon as possible!

What are your thoughts on this first EOTD? 

And also, what are your thoughts on pigment shadows?

-xoxo

Kalynn

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable - Crush : Review & Swatch!

Revlon came out with this product line awhile ago. They come with a pretty good range of colors from neutrals to bright colors. This is Revlon's in Crush which is a really pretty plum-like shade.


It has a minty scent with a crayon application that is moisturizing and easy to apply. It is a great product for those that enjoy having lip products that can be build-able. For example, during the day it can be a sheer tint whereas maybe at night it can be intensified and deeper.

I am not the type to wear bright and bold lip colors, but for some reason I decided to get this and I fell in love. I think the plummy color makes it not too bold but at the same time it gives you color on the lips. I feel like in a way, it's your lips but better, but also more plum-ier. When applied to the lips, it has a semi-glossy finish because of the moisturizing balm. Once, the glossy-ness fades away, it leaves a soft plummy shade on the lips. Although it is currently spring, I still think it's a great color, whether it's sheer or as opaque as possible.

I bought this product at CVS for about $8, but it can be bought at any drugstore.

Have you tried the Just Bitten Kissable balm stains? What's your favorite shade?

-xoxo
Kalynn

Sephora Colorful Palette in Matte Madness 15! (Review & Swatches)

I can't believe it is already 2013! Guess the world did not end. I am so sorry for not posting any new posts, it has been so long! I have been very busy with school work and everything around it. Erg, so frustrating. Also, I have not bought any new items until now, I bought this circular palette at Sephora as a Christmas gift for my mother. Luckily, she had not used it yet, so I got to take pictures and swatch it as a new item.

(Sephora Colorful Palette in Matte Madness 15)

As you can notice, it's a circular palette with 5-shadows. These shades are great for those who enjoy neutrals and mattes. The colors are very simple and a great item to use in your everyday makeup routine. The palette is very compact and it is quite thin (looks about 0.5 in), so it is a great palette to travel around with to touch up or to use as your only palette when you're on a vacation or trip. 

With the simple colors, it is great for beginners because it doesn't have an overwhelming amount of shadows and on the back, there are directions for where to place the shadows on the eye to help achieve a certain look (natural or intense). But since makeup depends on you, you don't have the follow the placements of the shadow on the back. Create a look that is most comfortable to you. 

Front of the Palette

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top left-right: pink white, apricot

mid left-right: dark brown, taupe

bottom single: liner

Back of the Palette

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As I mentioned before, the palette is compact and thin. It may not look obvious but the palette is quite small. Small enough to fit in the palm which is great for traveling and it is also lightweight (0.19 oz).Like many palettes, it is very popular to have the grid-like formation with a clear lid that has a hinge as it's attachment. This palette has a sleek, shiny, and black plastic-like appearance. The plastic doesn't seem to be poor (worst) or high (best) quality, so in the middle (a little flimsy, but barely). 

All 5 of the shadows are very soft, it feels a little like baby powder. Fortunately, they are not chalky or flakey. The majority of the shadows are pigmented, but the ones that are not, can be layered so it'll have more pigmentation. This is somewhat random to mention, but I feel that the shadows smell a little like sunscreen? (maybe I am just going crazy, not sure). The shadows that were swatched on my hand lasted a long time with a good amount of pigmentation, and it's also paraben-free. 

(L➝R: Pink White, Apricot, Dark Brown, and Taupe; Bottom: Liner)

I think that the product is really nice and there are so many palettes with variety of colors. Most likely, there will be a palette that will suit you and your personality/the look you want to get. I had thought the palette would be somewhat cheap, but it was more than I thought it was. If you are willing to spend the money, I would suggest taking a look at the display of these palettes and see if you want it. 

You can purchase this at Sephora (store or online) for $24.

Have you tried these palettes? What do you think about them? What's your favorite or want to try?

-xoxo

Kalynn

NOTD: Essie Lady Like

Haven't wrote in a long time, I've been attempting to get back on my routine of school, yay (sarcastically) and hope you had a good summer! Anyways, today I am wearing a polish called Lady Like by Essie. I was in the mood to wear a somewhat simple polish instead of a crazy hot pink or bright neon green. Fun fact, this was my first ever polish since I haven't got into nail polish until last year. I would consider this polish a somewhat neutral color with a hint of purple.

                                                                                                  This is a tan-ish purple polish. The formulation is pretty good, but may be a bit streaky now and then. I would have to say this polish is somewhat opaque, but opaque enough for just two decent layers. It has a somewhat shiny finish and of course it would look nice with a shiny top coat. 

(two coats)

You can purchase this product at any drugstore for around $6-$8.

Do you remember your first ever polish? If so, what was it? 

-xoxo

Kalynn

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick- Pink In The Afternoon: Review & Swatches!

Todays product I am showing you guys is the Revlon Super Lustrous in Pink In The Afternoon. I am a big fan of the majority of Revlon's lipsticks from its formulations to the multiple colors.

↑(Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in "Pink In The Afternoon 415")→



The lipstick is a bit of a true pink but it is a little toned down and that it has a cream finish. The formulation is very soft/ creamy and very pigmented, so fortunately you can sheer it out a lot to your liking.

 Swatches:

(R →L: 1 layer, 6 layers)

I have shown 1 swatch with only 1 layer of the product while the other one shows several layers of the same product, I am so amazed how pigmented this product is from 1 layer to several and they both look very alike. As you can see, when the lipstick is swatched or used, the finish has a pretty sheen glazing over the color.

 (Before)

(After)

You can purchase this item at any drugstores that sell Revlon products for around $9-10.

Let me know what you favorite Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick is?

-xoxo
Kalynn

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Silver Spoon: Review & Swatches!

I bought this online from Sephora because they had an online code, where they give you a free Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Silver Spoon. Of course, I am a person who cannot pass up on these good deals, so I definitely went for it! When I first got my package, I saw the packaging for the cream shadow and it's so cute with little patterns.

As I opened the tiny box, there was a really cute quote on the lid of the box and I thought that was nice. And, as you look into the box, you see the cute label on the cream shadow with little tiny doves.

I am loving how the color is a really pretty somewhat shimmery silver color. When I felt the texture of the shadow, it has a silky & soft feeling and it glides nicely.

I, of course wanted to compare this product right next to the famous Maybelline Color Tattoos. I know the colors are not alike at all, but I was comparing with the formula, packaging and whatever else I was looking for. 

As shown in the picture, the packaging is somewhat similar but the Color Tattoo is a bit larger and bulkier.

Although Maybelline's cream shadow packaging is larger, Benefit's contain more product by .5g.







This new product will probably not replace my Tough as Taupe but I am going to use the Silver Spoon as well. They both have a very creamy consistency but the Silver Spoon has a bit of a silkier feel and the Tough as Taupe is a bit thicker. When I wore both products without any lid primer, the shadow didn't crease and it lasts a long time, which is good.

If you'd like to purchase the Benefits Silver Spoon or their others colors (Purple Snap, R.S.V.P, Tattle Tale, Get Figgy, Skinny Jeans, Flatter Me , Strut, Busy Signal, Birthday Suit, Ice Shot, Tidal Wave, Top Brass, and Pot O' Gold), you can get it on Benefits website or Sephora for about $19.

What's your favorite color or type of cream shadow?

-xoxo
Kalynn

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Pink Velvet: Swatches & Reviews!

I had recently purchased this Revlon Super Lustrous in Pink Velvet. I've been a huge fan of Revlon's products, especially with their lip products.

(Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink Velvet 423) 

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This lipstick is kind of deep pink, with a bit of a blue undertone. It has a cream finish and leaves a bit of a sheen.









Swatches now:

(R→L: 1 layer, 5 layers)

It was a little hard to get the true color with my camera but it's about that dark just add a little tint of pink to it. The formula is very soft and creamy which helps the product blend and you can sheer it out a lot more to what's most comfortable to you. As shown in the swatches, the 1 with the 1 layer and the other with the several layers, they both look somewhat similar in pigmentation. That shows that this lipstick is highly pigmented, which is good that it is creamy so you can sheer it out a lot more.

 (Before)

(After)

You can purchase this product at any drugstores that sell Revlon products and they retail for around $9-10.

Let me know what your favorite lipstick is, would love to know!

-xoxo

Kalynn