Category Archives: Eyeshadow

Mermaid Eye with Makeup Geek Round Two

Posted in Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Highlight, July, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Primers by

I did not start out the month intending to make July the month of Makekup Geek but it just kinda happened… 🙂

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Eyes::

Mica Beauty Eye Primer

Tarte Park Ave Princess Brozer (used in crease)

Makeup Geek Peacock (used in crease and as eyeliner on eyelid)

Makekup Geek Bitten (used in crease)

Makeup  Geek  Caitlin Rose (used on outer half of  eyelid and as lower lash liner)

Makeup Geek Houdini (used on inner half of eyelid)

Makeup Geek Grandstand  (focused on middle of eye lid and blended softly over eyelid)

 

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Face::

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory

Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in Kitten (mixed with Foundation)

Maybelline Oil Control Pressed Powder in Soft Cameo

Tarte Park Ave Princess Brozer

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Magic Act (highlighter)

ColourPop Blush in Cruel Intentions 

Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick in  Palomino (limited edition color)

 

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Makeup Geek Duochromes!!

Posted in Eyeshadow, Review by

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Looks like ordinary eyeshadows right? Nope guess again these are amazing and better yet they change color!!  I’m all in 😉

Prism– 

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All About This Color:
This eye-catching duochrome is no optical illusion! The light bounces off Prism to create a dynamic display of color. Its silky smooth texture and gorgeous finish are unlike anything you’ve seen before!

The Bottom Line:
Prism has a white base with peachy-pink reflects.

Wildfire– 

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All About This Color:
Love is a burning thing, and our love for this duochrome is spreading like wildfire! A force to be reckoned with, this warm and intense shade applies beautifully and will surely set any look ablaze. It’s easy to get swept up by Wildfire!

The Bottom Line:
Wildfire has a red-coral base with gold reflects.

 

Sugar Rush– 

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All About This Color:
Calling all candy junkies! Uncontrollable energy and super sweet vibes abound when you’re wearing this duochrome—it’s delectably creamy and beautifully saturated. Satisfy your cosmetic sweet tooth with Sugar Rush!

The Bottom Line:
Sugar Rush has a translucent base with icy blue and purple reflects.

Hologram–

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All About This Color:
Take your look from flat to multidimensional with a little help from Hologram. This smooth and pigmented duochrome works with the light to project an irreplicable shade that’s vibrant, metallic, and uniquely you.

The Bottom Line:
Hologram has an orangey-pink base with green and gold reflects.

Kaleidoscope– 

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All About This Color:
More than a duochrome, Kaleidoscope’s constantly changing color has landed it the nickname “quadrichrome” here at the Makeup Geek headquarters. Purple one moment and teal the next, this extraordinary shade adds multiple layers of dimension with minimal fallout.

The Bottom Line:
Kaleidoscope has a slate blue base with pink, purple, and teal reflects.

 

Unfortunately, these are no longer available in the pressed format but they are available in loose pigment form.  

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Look with Products from Stila in Kitten

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All the way back in May I reviewed a set I found on Hautelook with products from Stila in the shade Kitten; Here is a look using those products. 

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Face::

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer – $22.00

NYX Green CC Cream in Light/Medium – $13.99

E.L.F. Acne Fighting Foundation in Porcelain – $6.00 mixed with Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory – $11.99

Garnier Skin BB Eye Miracle Perfector Eye Roller in Fair/Light – $5.95

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Light – $6.99

E.L.F. High Definition Powder in Sheer – $6.00

Maybelline Oil Control Pressed Powder in Soft Cameo – $5.99

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny (Bronzer)

theBlam Frat Boy Blush – $21.00

Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in Kitten – $20.00 (Highlighter)

Wunderbrow in Auburn– $22.00

 

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Eyes::

Benefit Stay Don’t Stray Eyeshadow Primer – $26.00

LOC One and Done Shadow Stick in On Point – $10.00 (all over lid)

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny  (as crease shade)

Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten – $18.00 (all over lid)

Stila Smudge Stick in Gilded – $22.00 (on eyelid and also lover lash line)

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara in Black – $7.97

Lips::

Benefit Posie Balm– $18.00

Stila Lip Glaze in Kitten – $22.00

 

** My Brows look really dark…. I don’t think they are that bold in person lol **

Jenn Ne Sais Quad from Colourpop

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I’m in love the ColourPop Eyeshadow formula and I loved all of these colors so duh I had to pick this up!

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and yes after I took this picture I realized that the names are the numbers 1-4 in French…. So left to right you are looking at 2, 4, 1, and 3 🙂  I mean it wouldn’t make sense to photography them 1, 2, 3,4 right?!

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Un (A soft champagne sprinkled with silver multidimensional glitter in a Metallic Finish); Deux (A mid tone warm brown in a Satin finish); Trois (A brownish brick red in a Satin finish); Quatre (A blackened brown in a Matte finish)

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** The little remnants of a heart that you see are from my swatch of the Birchbox LOC Shadowstick from my June Birchbox.  That was with soap and water so this is proof that it is pretty long wearing lol! **

 

You can pick up the Jenn Ne Sais Quad from the ColourPop website for $20.00

 

 

Mermaid Eye with Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows

Posted in Blush, Bronzer, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Foundation, Lipstick, Make Up, Makeup, Mascara, Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Powder, Uncategorized by

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Face::

NYX Green CC Cream in Light/Medium – $13.99

E.L.F. Acne Fighting Foundation in Porcelain – $6.00 mixed with Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory – $11.99

Garnier Skin BB Eye Miracle Perfector Eye Roller in Fair/Light – $5.95

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Light – $6.99

E.L.F. High Definition Powder in Sheer – $6.00

Maybelline Oil Control Pressed Powder in Soft Cameo – $5.99

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny (Bronzer)

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Blush in Snapdragon – $34.00

benefit Gimme Brow in Light/Medium – $24.00

 

Eyes::

benefit Stay Don’t Stray Eye Primer – $26.00

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in Sunny  (crease)

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Houdini – $10.00 (all over lid)

Makekup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Center Stage – $10.00 ( center of lid and lower lash line)

Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jungle Green – $3.99 (waterline and tightline)

Covergirl Katy Kat Eye  Mascara in Perry Blue – $8.99

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June 2016 Favorites

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For some reason I’ve gotten away from doing monthly favorites and I want to get back!

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Clinique Long Last Lipstick in All Heart — $17.00

 

This is a red coral and it has been living in my purse for the past month.  It feels very soft and smooth and it wears really well!

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Lush Tea Tree Water Toner– $22.95

This is a good to for summer and I forgot how much I loved it!  I like to mist this on my face in the morning before I put on my makeup and sometimes throughout the day too.  It is not a makeup extending or setting spray but  I don’t find that it messes up my make up if I spray it on top.

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Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm– $12.00

First off this smells amazing! It has a fresh citrus scent and is very thick in texture.  I had neglected to exfoliate my lips for a few weeks and my skin was more dry due to my acne medications and my lips were looking rough!  I used this at night and after 3 nights my lips were in great shape!

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Makeup Geek Blush in Spell Bound– $10.00 

This is the old formula but I still love it!  The color is a salmon pink and finish is matte. The pigmentation is great for these blushes and you can’t beat the price.

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benefit Erase Paste Brightening Concealer in Fair– $26.00

I have almost hit pan on this jar!  I like the consistency of this concealer as it is thick (so it has good coverage) but it is also very creamy and easy to blend.  I do have to make sure I set it with a powder but it lasts all day and does a great job of covering up the darkness under and in the corner of my eyes.

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Soap and Glory  The Scrub of Your Life– $12.00 

This is a good scrub if you are looking for something that isn’t too harsh.  The scent is light and a combination of floral and citrus.  You can pick this up in the US at Ulta!

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Marc Jacobs Dot Perfume–$96.00 

I think I only wore this scent for a solid week in June.  It has a nice combination of floral and fruity that I love.  The notes are Red Berries, Dragonfruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Driftwood, Musk.  On me I feel like the musk, Jasmine and Vanilla really come through and it has a nice lingering scent.

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BH Cosmetics Pride+Prejudice+Zombies Eye and Cheek Palette– $12.50

This has been my go to this past month. The variety of colors and finish is awesome and the staying power is pretty good as well.  The formula can be a little powdery and some of the colors do take a bit to build up but you can’t be the price! I also really love the shimmer blush that is in the palette.  It reminds me a bit of Orgasm by Nars… I’m now going to do a swatch test lol 🙂

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LOC One & Done Shadow Sticks in On Point and Day Trip– $10.00 Each 

I like to use these shadow sticks as a base for other eye shadows.  I find that for me they are not enough on their own.  I do have oily eyelids so I find that all day wear with these will leave me with some creasing or they will just straight up disappear from my eyelid. But, they do make a great base and they work well with the BH Cosmetics palette as some of the shadows are not as pigmented and the base color really helps to bring out the best in the shadow stick and the powder eye shadow set the cream.  All in all its a win win!

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Stila Best of Kitten Makeup Set

Posted in Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Favorites, Highlight, Hits, Hits and Misses, Jewelry, Make Up, Makeup by

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A few months ago I found this best of kit on Hautelook and decided I needed it.  Well not need you know but I thought I needed it for review purposes… 🙂  Kitten is a best selling eyeshadow and gloss for Stila and I thought I should let you know if its great or not!

This can still be found on amazon where it retails for $65.00 but I bought mine on Hautelook for $24.00.  Is this worth $65.00?  No.  Worth $24.00? YES !

What It Is::

Stila Best Of Kitten 6 Piece Makeup Gift Set is an exquisite collection of makeup essentials which will ensure you look dazzling all year round.

Featuring a gorgeous all-over shimmer, eye shadow, eyeliner and ever popular Lip Glaze, Best Of Kitten 6 Piece Makeup Gift Set is beautifully presented in a gold fringed cosmetics bag and comes with a free designer bangle to ensure you look glamorous from top to toe.

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Collection Contains:

  • Eyeshadow In Compact in Kitten  – An award-winning sparkling nude eye shadow with a pressed powder formula which offers long lasting wear and pigment rich colour. Easy to apply, this signature neutral hue has a silky smooth texture which glides over the eyelids effortlessly and can be worn wet or dry for a variety of different looks. Packaged in a sleek black compact, Eyeshadow In Compact is perfect for throwing into your handbag.
  • All Over Shimmer Luminizer in Kitten Shimmer  – Adds a touch of universal nude shimmer to the face and body for a radiant glow. This creamy, skin-enhancing luminizer gives the skin a fresh, radiant glow; Soft Focus Pigments help diminish skin imperfections whilst minimising the appearance of fine lines and sun spots. Ideal for mixing with your favourite lotions or your Stila Foundation, All Over Shimmer Luminizer adds a touch of brightened radiance to the skin. Stila’s signature shimmer leaves the skin with a soft and subtle shimmer and instant luminosity.
  • Lip Glaze in Kitten  – A non-sticky, deliciously scented lip gloss in an iconic shimmering nude. This high-shine lip gloss will get the lips the attention that they deserve! A cult favourite, Stila Lip Glaze has a flavour and scent. A makeup bag essential, Lip Glaze is long lasting, moisturising and never sticky. Packaged in Stila’s famous click pen, this signature gloss is ideal for throwing in your handbag and gives the lips a flush of sheer colour and high shine. Wear alone or layer over your favourite lipsticks for gorgeous lips every day.
  • Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Gilded 0.28g – A highly pigmented eye liner pencil in a metallic golden bronze. This smooth, waterproof eye liner glides onto the eye lids without skipping, dragging or pulling. Easy to apply, Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner imparts intense, vibrant colour effortlessly for beautifully defined eyes. The innovative,flexible formula ensuresthat colour stays put all day and night without flaking, creasing or moving. Glide onto upper and lower lash lines or smudge into a shadow over the lid. Once set, the colour won’t budge.
  • BaubleBar Pyramid Bracelet – An edgy gold toned bangle with pyramid detailing. Sure to add a touch of rock chick glamour to your party outfit, BaubleBar Pyramid Bracelet is a limited edition design from cult US designer BaubleBar.
  • Gold Fringed Clutch – A stylish metallic clutch which will jazz up any little black dress. With a striking metallic fringe design and a secure zip fastening, this exclusive clutch bag is a must have for storing your Stila party essentials inside.

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Left to Right– Kitten Eyeshadow, Kitten All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer, Waterproof Smudge Stick in Gilded, Lip Glaze in Kitten

Let me know if you would like to see a look using these products!

 

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