How do I get my eyeshadow not to fade or crease?

It has happened to all of us... You leave the house looking movie star wonderful and a few hours later you look in the mirror and your eyeshadow is a complete mess.  Either it has faded to completely noting or it is creasing and causing the eyeshadow to clump together.  You always wondered why some peoples eyeshadow looks alive and vibrant, truth is they probably have on a great base or eyelid primer.  If you browse the Internet you see most giving credit to Urban Decay Primer Potion which runs about $18 a bottle.  What if you are a teenager in school and simply can't convince your parents it is essential to your life.  That's where I come in...I'm always up for giving you alternatives.  I must say my favorite base is Lancome Nude Eyelid Primer which runs $28 a pop so yes in some cases I am guilty of going with the expensive stuff.  But, the great thing about Lancome is they always have a special rotating between department stores and it gives you a 7 piece giveaway package free if you spend $39.50 and I am a pro of rotating with the bargain.  Anyway, I am going to give some alternatives that I have tried and the pros & cons.

-NYX Eyelid Primer in White -($6 on http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/) eBay seller -$4.89 info will be below-  this is made to make your eyeshadow stand out the most because it is white so its like your eyeshadow going on fresh paint.  While I think the idea is great the results do not impress me to much.  I noticed my eyeshadow began to crease after about 6hrs (and I have normal eyelids not oily, etc)...I do keep this on hand for times I simply want my eyeshadow to pop and I don't need it to last a full day.

-NYX Eyelid Primer in White Pearl ($6 on http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/) eBay seller -$4.89 info will be below -  this is intended to make your shadow brighter and gives sort of a sparkle effect.  It does have the same quality of the one mentioned above with the same results.

-Elf Eyelid Primer ($1 line) http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ - Total waste of time...your eyeshadow completely disappears...I tried it a few times to make sure it really was trash...don't buy!!

-Elf Mineral Eyeshadow Primer (on mineral line,  $3) http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ ... One of the best out..my eyeshadow didn't fade or crease for 12hrs +...the only reason my eyeshadow came off was because it was time for bed and I used remover...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.  I guess for an extra $2 E.L.F is willing to give us the good formula.  Totally worth it.

-Lancome Eyeshdow Primer Nude ($28) - I used this and love it but I think with the price tag unless you are buying with the sale to get lancome eye makeup remover free (best remover on the land I might add)...do not waste your money because their are other options.

-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil ($4.50 each according to http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/)... a seller on eBay that I have used and had no problems sells them for $2.45 (will provide info below)- Pros comes in many colors and can add to your eyeshadow and doesn't last all day... maybe 6hrs tops. Kind of hard to blend but for beginners its a go because you get color and staying power. The colors Milk (white) & Black Bean (black) are a any collection must.

EL.F Eyeshadow/Eyeliner stick (studio line $3) http://www.eyeslipsface.com/ - similar to NYX Jumbo pencils...when layered with eyeshadow after (not too much or it will crease) it does have staying power.  Definite plus because it is a double end and has a thin eyeliner twist up at the other end.

NYX info: the seller I purchase from on ebay is embraceit1004...they always list way below value and everything comes in tack, on time, they are really professional.


Until next time Divas :)

The truth about colors...

We all want to stand out but some people go too far.  They forget that makeup is supposed to enhance your look not make you look like a clown.  Follow the old rule if your makeup took longer than 5 min chances are your wearing too much.  Sometimes a little makes much more of a statement than multiple colors and cakey foundation.  Neutral colors are defiantly "in" and people are taking advantage of this "matte lip idea".  You must realize that even though everyone is doing something is ultimately what is best for you and what makes you feel like 1 million bucks +.  The "smokey eye" has been around for years and many love & rock it well.  For me sadly, it just doesn't work.  No matter how I try to change technique etc I ultimately end up looking like I have 2 black eyes (or whatever I choose my main color to be).  Most likely because I have a small frame head and average size eyes.  Maybe its my completion, or just the distance between my eyes.   Who knows, but I encourage you to find your own niche and do what makes you happy.  Do not be afraid to experiment but know when to just admit this look is not for me.  We all want to be creative, We all are beautiful, makeup or no makeup attitude is worth more then beauty.

Until next time divas :) 

Are you new to makeup? Is high end better??..what are some other options

People always rave about M.A.C & other highly respected brands but sometimes we have to think...are they always better??  You might answer yes, but I can promise you their are other brands available that are of high quality but won't take the high cost out your pockets.  I am one that goes for quality over name; therefore, my blog I will try to give you insights to allow you to do the same.

 

If you are new to makeup and do not know what colors compliment your style:

1) purchase a good palette first.  I recommend a full palette vs a eyeshadow palettte so you will know where to begin with makeup and application.  Just because someone you know needs a pencil to fill in eyebrows and blush, etc does not mean you need the same.  You may be sucessful in creating the look you want with just a light eyeshadow and a mineral powder foundation. 

2) THERE ARE NO RULES...simply do what makes you happy.  (& also what makes you look good hehe...just for others sake...we have to look at you, lol)

Recommendations for someone new to makeup:

NYX "All I Ever Wanted Box"- cost $28 (on amazon)...can also be found http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/

(78 eyeshadow, 6lip colors, 4 blush, highlighter, bronzer, powder)

while i'm not to fond of the pigments of the eyeshadow, the lip colors are AMAZING, love the highlighter and the bronzer)...this is deff a set you can take on vacation and have everything in one box

Coastal Scents 26 Neutral and Blush Combo palette- 19.95 (on amazon)...can also be found on http://www.coastalscents.com/.

(26 eyeshadow and 5 blush colors)..these can be also interchanged and the eyeshadow used as a blush highlight color.   I recommend for those not to into colored eyeshadow...extremely pigmented and of high quality without the price tag.

I hope this helps some of you and questions feel free leave a comment response :)