Showing posts with label urban decay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urban decay. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

How to make your eyebrows look movie star wonderful for $3

Eyebrows are the one thing that can take on a look of their own and when they do it transforms our total look.  We sometimes buy pencils to do what the eyebrow lady couldn't quite get.   What happens when you pencil a little too much of an arch and you start to look like a scary monster?...Ladies push those pencils to the side the makeup Gods have answered and their is a eyebrow kit out that works and will not break your pockets.  E.L.F studio line has an eyebrow kit that is both effective an very inexpensive.  Actually it is only $3.   To top things off elf frequently has sales so you may be able to catch yours at 50% off like I did.  Similar kits are sold for $20 +... Urban Decay Eyebrow kit $29.50, Sephora Kit $34, Lorac $24, Benefit Cosmetics $30.   I think you need to check out e.l.f  and be left with some extra spending money for something else.   I have checked out the lasting power of this kit and had it on all day and  left it on to see if it would last until morning and...IT PASSED...24hrs of looking great!! Amazing!



Whats the difference in a pencil vs this eyebrow kit some ask.  Well lots...First, it has a side for powder and a side of wax.  This not only gives your eyebrows a non harsh color but tames them as well...oh did I mention it includes a mini double sided brush as well and a mirror.  With a pencil you are left to fend for yourself and often times that leads to looking like the scary monster.  Avoid all that and visit http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/eyes/eyebrows/eyebrow_kit and order that kit.  

Until next time divas :)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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 :)