Wet & Wild New 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palettes & Swatches!

Wet & Wild Cosmetics New 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palettes!!

I don't know about you but I was so excited to hear about the new 8 pan palettes from Wet & Wild. I've been using Wet & Wild for years! even dating myself with the 666 lip pencil my sisters and I always rocked, it was the perfect roseish pink brown. After loving the Holiday palettes I knew I had to search for these new 8 pan palettes.

Tulio the awesome man fiance' best friend ever found these for me after weeks of searching for them. He found the Holiday palettes for me too and I just love him for it! I appreciate him supporting my likes and shows he really listens. The lady told him that most Walgreens get shipments on Wed-Thursday and it usually takes up 24 hrs to put the delivery on the shelf. Just to let you guys know if you are also on the hunt!

I recommend these over and over and have been pleased with every color icon palette that Wet & Wild has come out with. Each shadow is incredible, affordable, so easy to blend and so pigmented. I don't know who they hired or who is doing the products for them now .. but these eyeshadows are amazing!! I have high end makeup and never touch it..these have definitely are a everyday thing for me now. The colors in the palette are so blendable and pigmented you don't even need a primer to make them show up. I can't even tell you how soft and little you need for them to show up. You will have these for a long time but if you use them as much as me ... lol you might need two of each. ;)

I took a few pictures of the packaging, the eyeshadows and swatches. (Swatches are over base, but does not effect the pigmentation at all)

This is my favorite palette. Quite surprising because I'm totally not a neutral person but these shadows are gorgeous! I wish my camera could pick up on the awesomeness cause this palette was worth the hunt. Tulio said this was his favorite as well. Most of these colors are dupes for MAC eyeshadows but I can say way better.. way... way better. Now I might be shot for saying that but I don't care. You barely have to touch these shadows to make them work.

This is my second favorite palette, I love these colors and I want to do some wedding looks featuring this palette. I'm getting married next year and our colors are purple and these colors are just soooo gorgeous and I can't wait to try this palette. I got them today and tomorrow I'm doing a look with them right away. I can't can't wait. I have so many ideas for this palette, and this is gorgeous to take from day time to night time in one palette. Wet & Wild really thought about the design of these eyeshadows and I'm quite impressed.

BLUES & TURQUOISE! my favorites!! I love this palette too. The turquoise is gorgeeeeeeeous! I love colors like this and I was so excited and this was the first palette I grabbed. Just seeing it in person just pops! I can't wait to use this one too and do a tutorial. I do have one thing to say.. I do wish there was more darker blues, because the third blue in from the left comes off a bit black. Other than that.. it's a gorgeous palette to use for a hot smokey night look.

I can't wait to do tutorials using these for YouTube, I hope you guys can find them at your local Walgreens to do the looks with me. They are worth the wait and search!! If you find all three, get them! you never know when you will see them again and you'll regret not pickin' up these awesome palettes. Remember to call your local Walgreens about shipments and some might put some aside for you if you ask? Happy Hunting!

Price ONLY $4.99 per palette!!
To find a store near you & more information visit: http://www.wnwbeauty.com/

Magnolia Makeup Review & Swatches

UM HELLO!!!! Tell me that Tia's eye color combo's are not the bomb!?! When I saw her colors I was so amazed by her talent but also the bright colors she used. I highly suggest saving Magnolia Makeup via Facebook. I always look forward to her posts and find her creativity refreshing. I've picked some of my favorites to show you, but really go and check out their page and be inspired!

I was contacted by Magnolia Makeup owners, Niala & Tia. They offered me to try a colorful cosmetics line out of New Orleans. These two sisters started the company after being frustrated by not finding colors in the market that were just not pigmented enough. This new company is impressive. Starting about a year ago, they have a clean and beautiful website. They also provide easy shopping and wonderful choices. Magnolia Makeup right out of New Orleans provides what I love... COLOR!!

I can say... I can't tell you how much I can relate to the sisters. Nothing is more frustrating than spending your hard earned money on a crappy product. I will not. That's why I take pride in my reviews, and take time to review each product. Let's just say I've learned to research before purchases a lot more lol.

It's also great to find a company to provide colors that are right up my alley. I've been contacted before by companies and there are many that don't provide the color I love to rock.

My Overall Review:

The pigments are gorgeous! I loveeee bright colors. OVER and over. I was so excited to receive these colors! They were blendable, pigmented and very true to color. I've seen some gorgeous pigments but then you try them and they fall flat. These hold up all day and pair up beautifully. Whoever chose the color combo's in the color wheel needs a raise! lol I loved the colors included and you can come up with endless color combos. It would make a great gift to give to send to someone who would love to experiment with color.

The logo is clean, and the packaging is cute. The website is very clean. As a customer it should be easy to go in, find what you need and make a purchase. That's what http://www.magnolia-makeup.com/ is all about. You will not have a hard time here. You can find a range of makeup providing blush, lipslicks, pigments, foundations and glitter!! I love glitter!! lol

One complaint is that you are getting 7 pigments for $17.00 whereas I can get 15 pigments for $14.99 at some other mineral companies. However, MAC sells pigments for $19.50 so really it's a great deal either way.

The colors I got were mostly matte pigments, so if you are iffy about using matte pigments these might not be for you. Applying matte pigments can be tricky, and a lot of them skip in color. I didn't have trouble with these pigments but you do have to apply by packing them with your brush. Using a fluffy brush can make the matte color fade in some areas.

In the end, I would recommend this company to anyone who isn't afraid of using color! Again, they would be a great gift and fun to use. I also look forward to purchasing some "Lipslicks" in the future. The colors look gorgeous and I'm very curious to try!

Look forward to a YouTube tutorial soon using Magnolia Makeup!

To Purchase Magnolia Makeup please visit:
http://www.magnolia-makeup.com/

Color Wheel Review:
Price $17.50

Each pigment comes in a 5 gram jar. I do wish the color wheel did have a screw top on the outside packaging. I would love to travel with these, but you would need a tie or rubber band to keep shut. These pigments don't have sifters, but the single pigments do.

The wheel provides a mix of bright matte & sparkly pigments ranging in rich color.

Pros:
- 7 pigments for a lower price in comparison to higher named brands w/ same quality.
- Mix of matte/glittery pigments
- Nice range of colors included
- Blendable & long wearing

Cons:
- Could lower price
- Wish it had a screw top
- Pigments inside need name labeling for blogging/sharing purposes

Color Wheel $17.50

(All Swatches are over Scandalous Eyeshadow Base)

Single Pigment & Gliz & Glitter Review:
Price $5.00 Each 5 gram jar

These colors I just loved! Mostly cause I'm a blue, green, teal, turquoise kinda gal. I loved these colors!! I used these for a few weeks and have been loving the color combos I've been coming up with.

The glitter is my favo!! but who doesn't love glitter? You get a pretty good amount in a 10 gram jar. It's not filled to the top but for 5 bucks it isn't bad. I loved adding it when I went out with friends and it just was such a beautiful shade of purple.

Pros:
- Pigments for a lower price in comparison to higher named brands w/ same quality.
- Mix of matte/glittery pigments
- Nice range of colors
- Blendable & long wearing
- Sifters included
- Numbers on jars

Cons:
- matte pigments can provide problems for some
- Think there should be better number/name system for pigments

Single Pigments $5.00
(All Swatches are over Scandalous Eyeshadow Base)

http://www.magnolia-makeup.com/

Exposed Organics Review & Swatches (Vegan & Affordable!)

I recently got the chance to try Exposed Organics. I am never paid for my honest reviews. I only received the products for my review.

I went to look at the site, and was surprised to see her wide range of products. After being fed up from companies with so-called "organic" items. They started from shampoo to lip gloss, all mixed and made from their own kitchen! I must say I was quite impressed with the pigmentation of the eye shadows for being Vegan!

I received 10 eye dusts and a eyeshadow transformer. If you have no clue what a eyeshadow transfer does lol well most don't, so don't feel bad! This product allows you to make any eye dust into a wet liner, or foiled lid. Foiled means to wet the shadow and apply it to make it more pigmented and vibrant. It can be tricky, so I only tend to do it with shadows I know will hold up well. These do! I also really like the applicator squeeze bottle it's in. It makes a difference, and helps control how much you would like to use. It works well with your make up brushes and applies easy.

Each eye dust color is as vibrant as it is in it's jar. I can't get over how much you get for only $4.99 I mean a whole 7 grams! Really a great deal and very affordable. I am always looking for great make up for those with tight budgets.. like myself! lol but all of them are very easy to apply. The only eye dust I can see having "personal" issues is the red matte pigment "Ruby's Secret". I always have issues with matte pigments, since they are tricky to apply. I do find however if you place on top of eyeshadow it makes the matte shadow apply easier. Just because I said it's not easy to apply, does not say that this shadow is not super pigmented and gorgeous.. because it is!


I have two looks I did this weekend with two friends who came over (pictured above). I used these eye dusts both wet & dry and they applied like a dream! They both were impressed with the colors, and kept looking at their lids! lol I will be posting next their eyeshadow looks!

Serayge, is a gorgeous mint green I've been looking for!! I swear I've been looking for a color like this.. and so glad I received it. Alexisescence is a gorgeous blue light violet color that has this iridescent duo tone that is sooo beautiful. You'll know how much I love iridescent eye shadows. Of of them are great and it's very hard to pick out my favorites. I'm sure you can see why!

I hope you can check out this vegan company and check out some of their products. Also, if you have bought from them, please let me know your thoughts below! I hope you enjoy the swatches and looks I have coming up featuring this cosmetics line.

Eye Dust (7 grams!) only $4.99!
Nectar "Eye shadow transformer" ( .5 oz!) only $4.99!
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SWATCHES
DRY Swatch placed on left!
WET Swatch placed on right!

Serayge

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Storm

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Ruby's Secret

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Marci

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Alexisescence

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Nymph

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Angel

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Santana Skye Blue

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Purple People Eater

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Summertime

To purchase Exposed Organics please visit: http://www.exposedorganics.com/

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http://www.twitter.com/exposedorganics

Date Night Look and Sally Hansen Swatches & Review (Dollar Tree!)

I did this look to go out on a date with my honey to see Ninja Assassin. Movie was ehh. I love martial arts movies, but this didn't impress me. We still had a nice time and had some goood nachos lol.

I recently went to the Dollar Store with my honey who pointed out these beautiful Sally Hansen lip glosses. They are quite larger than most lip glosses and for a dollar...pshh don't have to ask me twice lol. I wasn't sure what to expect but I have heard in the past that Sally Hansen lip glosses were very pigmented. I can honestly say that these lip glosses are amazing. The pigmentation are way better than any MAC lip glass I've purchased. The red is so gorgeous in person. Each totally multidimensional in color. The pink (Orchid) has a gold shimmer to it but not like glitter clumps like MAC dazzle glass. The nude rose color (Ginger) is my favorite after the red. It's sooo beautiful in person. I need to go back for a second purchase, because I can't get over how great these are. I will be probably trying more lip glosses from Sally Hansen. I know you guys will love these and more important they are affordable! I mean for $1.00 they really really shine.

My girl @thattallchick25 from twitter was able to find these at her local Dollar Tree, so be sure to stop by and see if you can get these for only $1.00!!

What I Used:
Eyes:
Heavenly Naturals eye primer
Heavenly Naturals in "Vanilla Crush" (brow highlight)
Heavenly Naturals in "Pure Bliss" (lid)
Heavenly Naturals in "Desire" (middle of lid)
Heavenly Naturals in "Soulful" (tear ducts)
Heavenly Naturals in "Swagger" (outer crease & lower lashline)
Heavenly Naturals in "Kitten" (to darken crease)

Blush:
Prestige Blushing Duo in "Raffia"

Lips:
Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine in "Poppy #70"

(TOP TO BOTTOM) Orchid #60, Ginger #20, Poppy #70

Heavenly Naturals Birthday Gift & Swatches!

I recently got a package in the mail from Rene' owner of Heavenly Naturals (my favo!!) I was soo shocked to see that she sent me 6 of her new Holiday line of pigments, 2 gorgeous smelling lotions, 2 gifts ( that are a secret but I will be able to share with you soon!!!) all for my birthday!

I felt so good (even though I'm sick) and it really made my whole month! I love her pigments so much, these were next on my list to buy! The lotions smell incredible, one being Pink Sugar (my favorite scent by HN) & Cupcake (soooo good enough to eat!!) Both I can't get out of my head. Usually over sweet smelling perfumes & lotions go nuts on my nose, but these smell light enough not to irritate. They also keep you smelling great all day long, even when you think it's almost gone.. you get a sweet whiff.

The pigments each gorgeous in it's own way, as usual & I wouldn't expect less. I am already in love with "Imagination". I will also be doing a comparison to some NARS eyeshadows I have that can be duped with the new pigments she has released! That will be coming up this week!

Thank you so much Rene' if your reading, once again. I appreciate it so much!!

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(Left to Right) Intuition, Reverence & Integrity

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(Left to Right) Strength, Loyalty, Imagination, & Grace

To purchase Heavenly Naturals please visit:
http://www.heavenlynaturalbeauty.com/
or
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeavenlyNaturals