Super Mini Ulta Haul!

I've been kind of on a makeup binge recently, and I've made a bunch of purchases over the past month/ month and a half. I thought I'd show you the stuff that I bought from Ulta.com!

 

NYX Slide On, Glide On, Stay On & Definitely A Turn On Water proof, Extreme Shine Eye Liner (yeah, the name is really that long).

On the left is Tropical Green and on the right in Jet Black.

 

The point of the pencil. Look familiar? Yep, just like Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils

 

Left to right:

Tropical Green- Metallic forest green

Jet Black- Matte black

So there are NYX dupes of the Urban Decay 24/7  Glide On Eye Pencils. Many of the colors are really similar, you can find a lot of comparative swatches online. Urban Decay may have more color options (NYX has 18 colors to Urban Decays 26 colors) , but quality wise, can't say one is better than the other. There are super smooth and SO pigmented. My swatches are literally one really light swipe over bare skin. They definitely last as well, I tested out Jet black as eyeliner on my upper lid and it would not budge. Lasted without smudging for about two days! (then I rubbed it off lol). Now I use these on my lower lash line and waterline and they last pretty much all day. On the waterline they don't last as long, but that's just the nature of your waterline.

These are $8, opposed to $18 each for Urban Decay. Love the price, love the quality, definitely will repurchase.

 

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

On the left is Istanbul and Stockholm on the right.

 

Istanbul, Stockholm

 

Left to right:

Istanbul- a nude pink

Stockholm- nude 

These really were the product of a new found lip product obsession I had (it's pretty much over now). I was really looking for something completely nude, no shimmer, no shine and I found these and they are perfect! The applicator is a traditional doe foot applicator, and it does the job just fine. The texture of these is awesome, really smooth with really nice pigmentation and coverage. They are kind the perfect combination of lipstick and lip gloss, without the gloss! I really like these and they actually last a long time without really rubbing off. I found that Istanbul is closer to my lip color so its pretty much the perfect natural nude lip color, while Stockholm is more skin tone colored so it makes my lips a little more orangey tone to them. 

These are $5.99 a piece, but I took advantage of the buy one NYX item get one 50% off offer, so I got these for $3 each. Not a bad deal at all!!

 

Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer

 

Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer 

 

Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer  

This is actually a  mini of the Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer, I'm guessing the regular size is much bigger. If you go on the website, this looks much more pink than it actually is, so don't be fooled! It is also very very shimmery, which isn't that great for bronzer because you can't contour with it, so I decided to use it as blush and I love it!

This was only $6, which I think is great for a Lorac product. Also, it says mini, but it is actually much bigger than I expected and has a lot of product in it. Definitely a good deal if you want to try out some Lorac.

Sorry this is such a late post btw!! I had a super busy day. Wanna hear my schedule?!!

Here goes: Did homework, went to my first class (waste), then had a meeting, second class (pretty much a meeting), another meeting, third class, and another meeting! Then commute home and watch Pretty Little Liars and finally blog post!

Yep, serious business.

Until next time,

The Wicked

Spring/Summer Makeup Trends

So just like fashion makeup trends change very quickly. Makeup can help make an outfit, so keeping up with the latest makeup trends can always give you a boost. It is also a easy and quick way of looking different throughout the week, or occasions.

Bold Lips 

Lip color can really make you stand out from the crowd. For a sexy lip try red, orange or even a hot pink in a matte finish. Keep the rest of the makeup simple and flawless. You should try and emphasize your eyelashes, so try a black colored mascara. For a evening look add black liner on the top. 

TIP: When applying bold lipstick, use a lip liner first this will keep the lipstick in place and will prevent it from bleeding. Also, in order to get the color  closest to what you see in the case, apply foundation on your lips, then the lip liner. By applying foundation on you lips you will be able to get almost the exact color of the lipstick. Otherwise, when you apply it will look different because of the color of your lips. (this works with any lipstick)

Natural Makeup

The natural look is always a trend that we see over and over in the fashion shows. The idea is to wear makeup yet look as if you have very little on, keeping a very natural look. To create such a look you will use concealer and foundation. A very small amount of blush, apply mascara and a natural looking lipstick. If you want you can also add neutral eyeshadows just to brighten your eyes a bit. 

Matte Bronzer 

So for a golden glow this spring matte is the trend. For this look you will need a bronzer powder and lightly apply it (look at the Bronzer post for tips on how to apply it). Use a big fluffy brush to prevent any harsh lines. 

Until Next time, 

The Wicked

Where is the Sun??-Bronzer 101

Using a bronzer is an easy and quick way to get a golden glow.

When choosing a bronzer make sure it's not too orange, too dark or frosted. If the bronzer has too much shimmer it will look unnatural and harsh. Also, never go more than two shades darker than you natural skin tone.

When applying a powder bronzer make sure you have a wide, fluffy powder brush.

• Dip the brush into the bronzer and tap the back of your hand, this will avoid having too much bronzer on your brush.  Remember, it is always better to build up the color little by little, because if you put too much it is very hard to get rid of it.

Where should you apply the bronzer?

 Think of it this way you will want to apply bronzer where the sun naturally would hit your face. 

• Cheeks
• Forehead
• Tip of chin 
• Apples of the cheeks
• Bridge of nose

Don't forget the blush! 

The blush should be placed on the apples of your cheeks and blended with the bronzer.

Diagram 1- The blush should be placed on the highest part of the cheekbone 

Diagram 2- Shows where the bronzer should be placed. Place it along the the lower part of the cheekbone. 

Make sure you blend, blend blend!!!! If you don't blend you will have harsh lines, giving you a unnatural and noticeable look. Blend in a circular direction. 

Examples of what bronzer should look like on different skin shades:

                                       What to avoid!!!!

The bronzer is too dark for her skin and looks too obvious! 

Too dark and not blended properly, looks very unnatural.

Until next time, 

The Wicked