Hello everyone!!
First of all, happy new year to all of you! Hope you had a great holiday season and that you'll have an amazing 2012!
Secondly, I apologize for being MIA for soooo long (again)... Since I never posted October, November or December favorites, I decided to just go ahead and put my favorite products from 2011 all in one post.
I've devided these products into different categories and tried to pick one or two favorites for each product. For some products I've chosen a specific shade or colour, for others I didn't. Since my list got pretty long, I'll get right in to it!
I wanted to take pictures of all the products, but I can't find the charger for my camera, so I provided a link for each product so you can have a look at it.
Face:
- Face wash: L'Oreal Perfect Clean wash gels (360 Go Clean wash in the US)
- Face mask: LUSH fresh face masks
- Makeup remover: The Balm Balms Away & Carrefour Discount face wipes
- Toner: LUSH Tea Tree Water
- Moisturizer: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer Gel
- Foundation: Revlon Colorstay & Catrice Photofinish liquid foundation
- Concealer: MAC Studio Finish Concealer (mixed with Stobe Cream for under eye area)
- Powder: MAC Blot Powder & MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural
- Powder blush: MAC Stunner & MAC Dame
- Cream blush: NYX Rouge Cream Blushes, especially Rose Petal
- Powder Highlighter: MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Lightscapade
- Cream Highloghter: ELF Shimmering Facial Whip
- Bronzer: Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 021 Sun Light & Benefit Boxed Powder in Hoola
- Eyebrow pencil: Catrice Eye Brow Stylist
- Eyebrow powder: MAC Eyeshadow in Brun & Catrice Eyebrow Set
- Eyebrow gel: ELF Lash and brow clear mascara
Eyes:
-¨Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion & MAC Paint Pots
- Single eyeshadow: MAC Mineralized Eyeshadow in Rare Find
- Eyeshadow palette: Urban Decay Naked Palette & Chanel Les Perles de Chanel
- Pencil eyeliner: Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on eye pencils
- Liquid eyeliner: L'Oreal Lineur Intense & MAC Superslick eyeliner
- Gel eyeliner: Catrice Gel Eye Liner & MAC Fluidlines
- Mascara: Max Factor False Lash Effect
- False Lashes: Red Cherry Lashes
Lips:
- Lip balm: Smith's Rosebud Salve
- Lip liner: NYX Slim Lip Pencil
- Lipstick: NYX Round Lipstick
- Lipgloss: NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss
Nails:
- Base coat: Orly Bonder
- Nail polish: Butter London, especially The Dark Knight & CND Shellac
- Top coat: Seche Vite
- Nail Polish Remover: Carrefour Discount nail polish remover
- Hand lotion: The Body Shop Almond Oil Daily Hand & Nail Cream & LUSH Lemony Flutter
Body:
- Shower gel: The Body Shop Coconut Shower cream
- Body Lotion: The Body Shop Body Butters (Coconut, mmm...) & Vaseline Deep Conditioning Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
- Deodorant: Garnier Mineral Ultra Dry deodorant
- Perfume: Diesel Loverdose
Hair:
- Shampoo: Bonacure Hairtherapy Hair and Scalp
- Hair mask: Garnier Fructis Nutri repair mask
- Styling products: Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat Iron In Control & Nivea Root Lifter
- Styling tools: GHD Classic Styler & Babyliss Rotating brush
- Hair spray: L'Oreal Elnett
- Hair colour: L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss
And that's all of them! What were your favorite products in 2011?
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to let me know in the comments!
Thank you for reading :)
x
Tanja
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Favorites: September 2011
Hi!
Is it October already?? September just flew by! I apologize for the lack of post suring September, I'll try and do better this month!
Anyway, these are some of the products I've been using/loving the most during September.
- Clear small storage unit: First up is this clear cube with 3 drawers that I use to store my daily used products in. It's not THE Clear Cube which a lot of celebrities supposibly use for their makeup, I just purchased this at Habitat in Antwerp for €15. I like the idea of The Clear Cube, but don't like the price so much. If you don't know what The Clear Cube is, click here. I like the fact that I can see through this little clear cube and how it's small so it doesn't take up too much space on my vanity, yet big enough for all my necessities. I try to switch up the products I keep in here every now and then so that I don't get stuck in a rut and use the exact same products every single day.
- MAC Stunner blush: This blush came out with the MAC Me Over collection which launched not too long ago (click here for my haul). I've used this blush pretty much every time I did my makeup because it just goes with everything. It's a stunner!
- MAC 130 short duo fibre brush: I bought this brush went I went to check out the MAC Me Over collection and I've been using it to apply my foundation since the day I got it. I absolutely love it. It's a lot shorter and more dense than the MAC187, which I used to use for my foundation. I still sometimes use it to make sure my foundation is well blended down my neck. It's also smaller which makes it a lot easier to work with around the eyes and nose.
- Catrice Prime and Fine Smoothing Refiner: Click here to go to the Catrice website to read a little more about it and to find the ingredients. It's a silicone-based primer which is supposed to fill pores and fine lines. It doesn't really keep my foundation on longer (I use Revlon colorstay which stays on pretty well by itself), but I feel like it does provide a smoother base for my foundation. I think this primer is very comparable to the L'Oreal Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer. I don't have the L'Oreal primer but I've seen it in durgstores and tested it on my hand and it looks and feels exactly the same to me. Not sure how much the L'Oreals Studio Secrets Primer costs, but the Catrice primer only costs €4.99!
- MAC Fire In Her Eyes eyeshadow in the 6 Smoke and Mirrors palette (LE from the Magic, Mirth and Mischief Holiday 2009 Collection): This is one of the products that I threw in the cube so I'd use it more often. And I certainly did use it a lot, the lightest highlight colour in particular. It's described as a frost neutral beige. I like it as an inner corner hightlight and a soft wash as a brow highlight. It's a neutral (not really cool or warm, but more in between) colour so it goes with everything and gives a nice shine without being too frosty.
- Loverdose Eau de Parfum from Diesel: I got two of these little samples not too long ago. I loved it the first time I smelled it and I've used up one of the two samples. I can't really tell you what it smells like because I'm horrible at describing scents, but I did some research and appaerntly it has notes of mandarin, jasmin, liquorice and vanilla. For me this is the kind of parfum that I'd wear at night. I also like the bottle of this parfum so I really want to get a full size bottle of this one!
Click here to go to the Loverdose website.
- BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Hair+Scalp Dandruff Control Shampoo (250ml): This shampoo saved my hair! Since may/june, I noticed I was losing a lot of hair and I didn't know why. I didn't know if it was because of a lack of vitamins, or stress or the shampoo that I was using at that time.
My roots get oily after a day and a half after washing it, but my scalp is usually really dry. I've tried many different shampoos but often go back to Head & Shoulders because other shampoo's would give me dadruff. Because I was losing so much hair I even asked my doctor if she knew what could be the cause. She said that it was normal to lose more hair around spring and summer. I kept using the shampoos I'd normally use which are all drugstore shampoos found at pretty much any supermarket, but the hairloss didn't improve.
About a month ago, I went to get my hair cut after about a year and a half or trimming my ends myself. The hairdresser immediately told me that my scalp was inflammeted which was causing the hair to fall out. He said the chemicals in cheap, drugstore shampoos are too harsh and can dammage your scalp so he recommended me this shampoo. I noticed a major improvement after 2-3 uses and the amount of hair I lose when washing or brushing my hair is back to normal. I'm really glad I got this shampoo and I'll probably never go back to cheaper shampoos again. I'd rather spend a little more money than lose all my hair.
I purchased this shampoo at the hair salon and I know it's available at Pro Duo here in Belgium (which is a hair and beauty supply store). It cost me about €14 at the salon and about €9 at Pro Duo with my discount card. I also found it available on Beautybay.com.
That's it for my September favorites! If you have a question about any of these products, feel free to ask me in the comments!
Thank you for reading and until next time!
Up next: some OPI nail polishes!
x
Tanja
Is it October already?? September just flew by! I apologize for the lack of post suring September, I'll try and do better this month!
Anyway, these are some of the products I've been using/loving the most during September.
- Clear small storage unit: First up is this clear cube with 3 drawers that I use to store my daily used products in. It's not THE Clear Cube which a lot of celebrities supposibly use for their makeup, I just purchased this at Habitat in Antwerp for €15. I like the idea of The Clear Cube, but don't like the price so much. If you don't know what The Clear Cube is, click here. I like the fact that I can see through this little clear cube and how it's small so it doesn't take up too much space on my vanity, yet big enough for all my necessities. I try to switch up the products I keep in here every now and then so that I don't get stuck in a rut and use the exact same products every single day.
- MAC Stunner blush: This blush came out with the MAC Me Over collection which launched not too long ago (click here for my haul). I've used this blush pretty much every time I did my makeup because it just goes with everything. It's a stunner!
- MAC 130 short duo fibre brush: I bought this brush went I went to check out the MAC Me Over collection and I've been using it to apply my foundation since the day I got it. I absolutely love it. It's a lot shorter and more dense than the MAC187, which I used to use for my foundation. I still sometimes use it to make sure my foundation is well blended down my neck. It's also smaller which makes it a lot easier to work with around the eyes and nose.
- Catrice Prime and Fine Smoothing Refiner: Click here to go to the Catrice website to read a little more about it and to find the ingredients. It's a silicone-based primer which is supposed to fill pores and fine lines. It doesn't really keep my foundation on longer (I use Revlon colorstay which stays on pretty well by itself), but I feel like it does provide a smoother base for my foundation. I think this primer is very comparable to the L'Oreal Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer. I don't have the L'Oreal primer but I've seen it in durgstores and tested it on my hand and it looks and feels exactly the same to me. Not sure how much the L'Oreals Studio Secrets Primer costs, but the Catrice primer only costs €4.99!
- MAC Fire In Her Eyes eyeshadow in the 6 Smoke and Mirrors palette (LE from the Magic, Mirth and Mischief Holiday 2009 Collection): This is one of the products that I threw in the cube so I'd use it more often. And I certainly did use it a lot, the lightest highlight colour in particular. It's described as a frost neutral beige. I like it as an inner corner hightlight and a soft wash as a brow highlight. It's a neutral (not really cool or warm, but more in between) colour so it goes with everything and gives a nice shine without being too frosty.
- Loverdose Eau de Parfum from Diesel: I got two of these little samples not too long ago. I loved it the first time I smelled it and I've used up one of the two samples. I can't really tell you what it smells like because I'm horrible at describing scents, but I did some research and appaerntly it has notes of mandarin, jasmin, liquorice and vanilla. For me this is the kind of parfum that I'd wear at night. I also like the bottle of this parfum so I really want to get a full size bottle of this one!
Click here to go to the Loverdose website.
- BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Hair+Scalp Dandruff Control Shampoo (250ml): This shampoo saved my hair! Since may/june, I noticed I was losing a lot of hair and I didn't know why. I didn't know if it was because of a lack of vitamins, or stress or the shampoo that I was using at that time.
My roots get oily after a day and a half after washing it, but my scalp is usually really dry. I've tried many different shampoos but often go back to Head & Shoulders because other shampoo's would give me dadruff. Because I was losing so much hair I even asked my doctor if she knew what could be the cause. She said that it was normal to lose more hair around spring and summer. I kept using the shampoos I'd normally use which are all drugstore shampoos found at pretty much any supermarket, but the hairloss didn't improve.
About a month ago, I went to get my hair cut after about a year and a half or trimming my ends myself. The hairdresser immediately told me that my scalp was inflammeted which was causing the hair to fall out. He said the chemicals in cheap, drugstore shampoos are too harsh and can dammage your scalp so he recommended me this shampoo. I noticed a major improvement after 2-3 uses and the amount of hair I lose when washing or brushing my hair is back to normal. I'm really glad I got this shampoo and I'll probably never go back to cheaper shampoos again. I'd rather spend a little more money than lose all my hair.
I purchased this shampoo at the hair salon and I know it's available at Pro Duo here in Belgium (which is a hair and beauty supply store). It cost me about €14 at the salon and about €9 at Pro Duo with my discount card. I also found it available on Beautybay.com.
That's it for my September favorites! If you have a question about any of these products, feel free to ask me in the comments!
Thank you for reading and until next time!
Up next: some OPI nail polishes!
x
Tanja
Monday, September 5, 2011
Favorites: August 2011
Hello!
September is here, so it's time for August favorites!
These are the beauty items I've been using the most during the past month.
- Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel:
During the cold months I like to use a moisturizer that's a little more rich. But during the warmer months, my face tends to get a little more oily, so I prefer a moisturizer that absorbs in to my skin easily and doesn't make it more oily than it is. This oil-free moisturizer leaves my skin soft and hydrated, but not shiny. It isn't super cheap, but for the amount of product you're getting (125ml) €41,24 is a good price to me. If you live in the UK or US, you're lucky because it's a lot cheaper there : $24.50 = €17,18 (!!! that's half the price we pay in €, not fair lol) , £27 = € 30.72.
US shop online (Clinique) $24.50 for 4.2 fl oz / UK shop online (Boots) £27 for 125ml / BE shop online (Ici Paris XL) €41,24 for 125ml
- MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter in Radiant Rose:
This a highlighter pen with a little brush that's meant to brighten and prime under the eyes (think YSL Touche Eclat). I like to use it underneath my concealer or on it's own when I want to quickly brighten up my under eye area. It can also be used as a highlighter on top of your foundation (browbone, cheekbones,...). I think this is a great multi purpose product and perfect to keep in your makeup bag.
US online shop $23 / UK online shop £17 / €18,50 in MAC stores and counters in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Seche Vite dry fast top coat:
I've been painting my nails alot more the last couple of weeks. I usually paint my nails at night and thanks to this top coat, I don't have to wait an hour before going to bed after painting my nails. This dries my nail polish in a couple of minutes and leaves a super glossy finish. It also makes my nail polish last longer.I can't do my nails without this topcoat anymore!
US shop online (Ulta) $9,95 for 0.5 fl oz / UK shop online (Beautybay) £8,99 for 15ml / BE or NL shop online (Boozyshop) €7,95 for 15ml
- Catrice Brow Styler:
I usually use an angled brush (MAC 263) and an eyeshadow (MAC Brun) to do my eyebrows. I have been looking for a good eyebrow pencil for a while now for when I just want to fill them in quickly or to take with me for touch-ups during the day. Before trying the more expensive brands, I searched through the cheaper brands first. I decide to try the eyebrow pencils from Catrice and I must say, I really like them. I like that they're not too soft so they don't give off too much colour. The colours have kind of a grey undertone which make them perfect for filling in eyebrows. I also like how the have a little spoolie brush on the end, very convenient for on the go. Only downside about this product is the fact that it only comes in two colours, the lightest one might be too dark for blondes.
Catrice is a German brand but I'm not sure where you can find it internationally. I do know you can find Catrice in Kruidvat stores in Belgium and the Netherlands. These pencils were €2,49 each.
- Armani Code eau de parfum:
I discovered this parfum a couple years ago and I've loved it since. I like using it at night when I go out. I'm really bad at describing scents so I'm not going to attempt to. Here's what's on the Giorgio Armani website: "Orange Blossom is the Muse of this creation: a miracle of the nature, the quintessence of femininity. A unique creation reveals this flower's full magic and operates its metamorphosis by the incredibly soft embrace of Madagascar vanilla and a touch of honey. Sambac jasmine, from India, amplifies the radiance and elegance of this celebration of noble materials. An unforgettable fragrance that exudes a mysterious charm."
BE online shop (Ici Paris XL) €62,40 for 50ml / US online shop (Sephora) $65 for 1.7 fl oz / UK online shop (Boots) £52 for 50ml
- The Body Shop Coconut shower cream:
First of all, I love coconut! If you don't like the smell of coconut, you probably won't like this one. I love how this lathers up and how it makes my skin feel super softer.. Bought this huge bottle during a sale one time but I just refill it with the smaller bottles. I like the pump on this cause it keeps me from using way too much. The key ingredients in this are cocoa butter, coconut oil, glycerin and sunflower seed oil which make this shower cream great for normal to dry skin.
US online shop $8 for 8.4 fl oz / UK online shop £4 for 250ml
- Shu Uemura eyelash curler:
I don't always curl my lashes because they are pretty curled with just mascara. I do however curl my lashes when I want them to stand out more and appear longer, especially when I'm not wearing a lot of eyeshadow or not any at all. I like this eyelash curler because it curls my lashes really well without having to squeeze really hard. I've never pulled out an eyelash with this curler! It also fits the shape of my eye really well. I know this is pretty expensive for an eyelash curler, but it will last you for years!
US online shop $19 / Uk online shop £20 / BE: €25 at the Shu Uemura store in Antwerp (Address here)
That's it for this month. If you have a question about any of these products, feel free to ask!
What did you love in August?
Up next: MAC Me Over haul!
x
Tanja
September is here, so it's time for August favorites!
These are the beauty items I've been using the most during the past month.
- Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel:
During the cold months I like to use a moisturizer that's a little more rich. But during the warmer months, my face tends to get a little more oily, so I prefer a moisturizer that absorbs in to my skin easily and doesn't make it more oily than it is. This oil-free moisturizer leaves my skin soft and hydrated, but not shiny. It isn't super cheap, but for the amount of product you're getting (125ml) €41,24 is a good price to me. If you live in the UK or US, you're lucky because it's a lot cheaper there : $24.50 = €17,18 (!!! that's half the price we pay in €, not fair lol) , £27 = € 30.72.
US shop online (Clinique) $24.50 for 4.2 fl oz / UK shop online (Boots) £27 for 125ml / BE shop online (Ici Paris XL) €41,24 for 125ml
- MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter in Radiant Rose:
This a highlighter pen with a little brush that's meant to brighten and prime under the eyes (think YSL Touche Eclat). I like to use it underneath my concealer or on it's own when I want to quickly brighten up my under eye area. It can also be used as a highlighter on top of your foundation (browbone, cheekbones,...). I think this is a great multi purpose product and perfect to keep in your makeup bag.
US online shop $23 / UK online shop £17 / €18,50 in MAC stores and counters in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Seche Vite dry fast top coat:
I've been painting my nails alot more the last couple of weeks. I usually paint my nails at night and thanks to this top coat, I don't have to wait an hour before going to bed after painting my nails. This dries my nail polish in a couple of minutes and leaves a super glossy finish. It also makes my nail polish last longer.I can't do my nails without this topcoat anymore!
US shop online (Ulta) $9,95 for 0.5 fl oz / UK shop online (Beautybay) £8,99 for 15ml / BE or NL shop online (Boozyshop) €7,95 for 15ml
- Catrice Brow Styler:
I usually use an angled brush (MAC 263) and an eyeshadow (MAC Brun) to do my eyebrows. I have been looking for a good eyebrow pencil for a while now for when I just want to fill them in quickly or to take with me for touch-ups during the day. Before trying the more expensive brands, I searched through the cheaper brands first. I decide to try the eyebrow pencils from Catrice and I must say, I really like them. I like that they're not too soft so they don't give off too much colour. The colours have kind of a grey undertone which make them perfect for filling in eyebrows. I also like how the have a little spoolie brush on the end, very convenient for on the go. Only downside about this product is the fact that it only comes in two colours, the lightest one might be too dark for blondes.
Catrice is a German brand but I'm not sure where you can find it internationally. I do know you can find Catrice in Kruidvat stores in Belgium and the Netherlands. These pencils were €2,49 each.
- Armani Code eau de parfum:
I discovered this parfum a couple years ago and I've loved it since. I like using it at night when I go out. I'm really bad at describing scents so I'm not going to attempt to. Here's what's on the Giorgio Armani website: "Orange Blossom is the Muse of this creation: a miracle of the nature, the quintessence of femininity. A unique creation reveals this flower's full magic and operates its metamorphosis by the incredibly soft embrace of Madagascar vanilla and a touch of honey. Sambac jasmine, from India, amplifies the radiance and elegance of this celebration of noble materials. An unforgettable fragrance that exudes a mysterious charm."
BE online shop (Ici Paris XL) €62,40 for 50ml / US online shop (Sephora) $65 for 1.7 fl oz / UK online shop (Boots) £52 for 50ml
- The Body Shop Coconut shower cream:
First of all, I love coconut! If you don't like the smell of coconut, you probably won't like this one. I love how this lathers up and how it makes my skin feel super softer.. Bought this huge bottle during a sale one time but I just refill it with the smaller bottles. I like the pump on this cause it keeps me from using way too much. The key ingredients in this are cocoa butter, coconut oil, glycerin and sunflower seed oil which make this shower cream great for normal to dry skin.
US online shop $8 for 8.4 fl oz / UK online shop £4 for 250ml
- Shu Uemura eyelash curler:
I don't always curl my lashes because they are pretty curled with just mascara. I do however curl my lashes when I want them to stand out more and appear longer, especially when I'm not wearing a lot of eyeshadow or not any at all. I like this eyelash curler because it curls my lashes really well without having to squeeze really hard. I've never pulled out an eyelash with this curler! It also fits the shape of my eye really well. I know this is pretty expensive for an eyelash curler, but it will last you for years!
US online shop $19 / Uk online shop £20 / BE: €25 at the Shu Uemura store in Antwerp (Address here)
That's it for this month. If you have a question about any of these products, feel free to ask!
What did you love in August?
Up next: MAC Me Over haul!
x
Tanja
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Favorites: My favorite / must have / can’t live without eye brushes + comparisons !
Hi everyone!
Today’s post is about my favorite eye brushes. The brushes I’m going to talk about, are the ones I use with pretty much every eye look. These are also the kind of brushes I would recommend to anyone starting out with makeup. I’ll talk about the different kind of brushes and my favorite of each kind. I’ll aslo include a little comparison to other similar brushes. I’ll have some more expensive brushes and some cheaper brushes that are similar. I see brushes as an investment. A good brush may cost you a little more, but if you take good care of it, it will last you for years and years! On the other hand, a brush doesn’t have to be expensive to be a good brush.
Let’s have a look at my must have eye brushes one by one!
1. Flat shader brush
Description: This kind of brush is fairly flat, pretty wide front and back and rather thin on the sides. They come in pretty much all sizes. I suggest looking for one that works best for your eye size. Another thing that can vary is the density of the bristles and the stiffness of the brush. The closer the bristles are packed together, the more dense and stiff the brush will be and the better it will be to really pack on colour on your lid.
Use: This is a basic eye shadow brush that is mainly used to place the colour all over the lid up to the browbone. The flat side of the brush allows it to pick up a lot of colour from your eyeshadow pan. The thin edge can be used for a more precise application, for instance on the lower lashline.
My favorite - MAC 239: This is my favorite flat shader brush because I like the size of it, it’s very stiff so it’s great for putting colour on the lid. It’s also thin enough to use under the eye. Another thing I like about it is the fact that the bristles are white. This makes it easier for me to see just how much powder I have on my brush.
You can find MAC brushes at your local MAC store or MAC counter. Or you can order them online (if your country has a MAC web store!).
Price: $24,50, £19 or €26,50
Comparison:
- Sigma E55: This is Sigma’s equivalent of the MAC 239. It’s a flat shader brush just like the 239, though not as stiff and not as thin. It’s also a little bigger. It works great for applying colour and it’s a great alternative if you find the MAC 239 a little too pricey. I use this brush quite often too, mostly for my brow highlight. I like how it’s a little softer and more fluffy for a softer application.
Price: $9
- ELF eye shadow brush: An even cheaper option for a good eye shadow brush. I have one of these and it is a lot like and works just as good as the E55 (couldn’t find it for the picture). Can’t go wrong for this price!
Price: $1, £1,50 or €1
- Covergirl brush that came with a quad: This brush came with a covergirl quad I bought a couple years ago. I don’t know if this brush comes with every Covergirl quad, but it’s just an example of a bigger shader brush. This one is a little wider, thicker and also softer than the E55. These bigger shader brushes are great if you want a quick, softer wash of colour all over the lid.
- MAC 242 and 252: I don’t own these brushes, but they are great shader brushes as well. The hairs are a mix of natural and synthetic and they are a little longer than the 239. Because of the synthetic bristles, these are great for cream products. The 252 is a bigger version of the 242.
Price $24,50 or £19 for the 242, $30 or £22 for the 252 (don’t know the price in €).
- Sigma E60: This is Sigma’s version of the 252. From what I’ve seen on pictures online, it’s seems to be alot smaller than the MAC 252. It’s more stiff than the E55 but has longer bristles than the 239, but they’re both about the same width. Also, the tip is not as thin as the 239.
Price: $9
Description: There are so many different kinds of blending brushes out there. Any brush that is somewhat fluffy would be suited for blending eyeshadows. The blending brush I will be talking about is the kind that’s like the MAC 217 (pictured above). This kind of blending brush is kind of oval shaped and flat. You can see that the metal part of the brush is pinched, which makes the brush more flat than most blending brushes, which are round from all angles.
Use: A blending brush is obviously made for blending eyeshadows. It can be used to blend out the edge of a colour to make it softer, or to 2 colours together so that the line of separation between them looks less obvious and it turns into a smoother transition. Since this blending brush is more flat, it can also be used to apply colour. Because it’s fluffy, it will apply the colour more sheer, great for a quick wash of colour all over the lid.
My favorite - MAC 217: If I could only have 1 brush to do my eye makeup, I would choose this one. It’s flat enough to apply the colour and also fluffy enough to blend it out. Because it’s flat, it fits in the crease perfectly. Just like the 239, this brush had white bristles which make it easy to see how much product you have on your brush. I love this brush!
Price: $22,50, £16 or €21
Comparisons:
- Sigma E25: This brush is pretty much identical so I don’t have much to say about it. I love that you get a travel size version of this brush as a gift when you order from their website. I can never have too many of these lol.
Price $9
- Hema: This brush is only available in Hema stores (so only in Belgium and the Netherlands I think). I don’t know what it’s called but it kind of looks similar to the 217. I don’t think it’s meant to be a bleding brush, but it’s fluffy enough to be one. Also flat enough to pack on colour. So if you live in Belgium or the Netherlands, give this one a try!
Price: don’t remember the exact price, I’m guessing between €3 and €5.
- MAC 224: This is your ordinary belnding brush. It’s fluffy, it’s round and it blends out colours.
Price: $30, £22 or €33
- Sigma E40: This is Sigma’s version of the 224. I don’t have the MAC 224, but I do have the E40. I like it for blending around the edges of my eyeshadow, and I assume that the MAC 224 does the same thing. However, I don’t like it to actually apply colour to my crease because I find it to be too round and too big. The 217 fits much better in my crease. (The one I have is 2 years old so the E40 might look a little different now)
Price:$9
(Sigma E40, MAC 217)
3. Pencil brush
Description: A pencil brush is a small, round brush with short bristles. Most pencil brushes have a tapered tip. They are designed for a more precise application in smaller areas. These come in different sizes which will work for different purposes.
Use: Like I said, these brushes are great for applying colour more precisely. They are small enough to fit in smaller areas and the smalled the pencil brush, the more precise it’s going to be (obviously lol). It’s great for defining the crease and outer V, applying eyeshadow to the inner corner and for smudging eyeshadow under the eye. I also like to use it to smudge out eye pencils after applying them on the top or bottom lashline.
My favorite – MAC 219: I don’t have too many pencl brushes but to me this one is just perfect. The tip is thin and tapered and it’s stiff enough to smudge out creamy products. And again, white bristles :)!
Price: $24,50, £19 or €26,50
Comparisons:
- Sigma SS219: I got this brush when they still used the SS numbering. Compared to the MAC 219 it’s alot less pointed and less stiff. I don’t use it to smudge out liner or to apply colour to the bottom lashline because I find it too fluffy for that. I do use it to apply eyeshadow to the inner corner or to intensify the crease.
- Sigma E30: This is a newer version of the SS219. It’s a lot more pointed than the SS219 but still not as stiff as the MAC 219. I like using it for an even more precise application than the MAC 219 gives me.
Price: $9
Description: For me, an eyeliner brush is any type of brush that’s thin an pointed enough to make a fine line with. Usually these types of brushes are synthetic bristles so they’d work best with cream products.
Use: This one is pretty self explanitory. An eyeliner brush is used to line the eyes. Usually with a cream or gel eyeliner. Because this kind of brush is so thin, it can be used to paint all kinds of lines, not only on the eye, but anywhere really, for the more creative looks.
My favorite – a thin paint brush: My favorite brush to apply gel or cream eyeliner with, is just a really thin paint brush I got at a craft store. I have two of these brushes, one being even thinner than the one I use the most. The thinner the brush, the thinner the line will be. I like these brushes more than my other eyeliner brushes just because they’re thinner. I don’t see much of a difference as far a quality goes. To me the quality of these brushes is just as good as my MAC 209.
Comparisons:
- MAC 209: This is a standard eyeliner brush. It’s a little bigger than the two paint brushes I uses and I also don’t find it as pointed. I do use it quite often, mostly when I want a line that’s a little thicker.
Price: $18 , £16 or €21 .
- Sigma E05: Sigma’s version of the 209. It’s a bit bigger than the MAC 209 but works really well as an eyeliner brush. I personally prefer thinner brushes so I don’t actually use this brush for eyeliner. I use it for my nail polish clean-up. (This brush is 2 years old as well, so the newer ones might look a little different).
Price: $9
- Sigma E10: I have this brush, but it’s completely ruined cause I accidentely put my flat iron on it, so I can’t use it anymore. It’s a really nice eyeliner brush though, or at least it was. It’s smaller than the MAC 209, so more like the bigger paint brush. Great eyeliner brush, just don’t leave it near your flat iron.
Price: $9
(Sigma E05; MAC 209, Paint brushes)
Description: This is a small flat brush with an angled tip. Usually they have synthetic bristles that are pretty stiff. They vary is size and width fir different applications.
Use: These are often used as eyeliner brushes with gel or cream eyeliners. They are also great to fill in eyebrows with an eyeshadow or line the eyes with an eyeshadow. Great for defining top and bottom lashline.
- Elf small angled brush: This is the smallest angled brush I have. I like it for smudging eyeshadow along the lashes, but I don’t find it thin and sharp enough for precise work.
Price: $3, £3,50 or €4
Some links to where you can buy brushes:
MAC Cosmetics brushes on the US website
MAC Cosmetics brushes on the UK website
Sigma brushes (they ship internationally!)
ELF brushes on the US website
ELF brushes on the UK website
ELF brushes on the Belgian website / Dutch website
I hope this was helpful and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments!
Thank you for reading!
Up next: August favorites!
x
Tanja
Today’s post is about my favorite eye brushes. The brushes I’m going to talk about, are the ones I use with pretty much every eye look. These are also the kind of brushes I would recommend to anyone starting out with makeup. I’ll talk about the different kind of brushes and my favorite of each kind. I’ll aslo include a little comparison to other similar brushes. I’ll have some more expensive brushes and some cheaper brushes that are similar. I see brushes as an investment. A good brush may cost you a little more, but if you take good care of it, it will last you for years and years! On the other hand, a brush doesn’t have to be expensive to be a good brush.
Let’s have a look at my must have eye brushes one by one!
1. Flat shader brush
Description: This kind of brush is fairly flat, pretty wide front and back and rather thin on the sides. They come in pretty much all sizes. I suggest looking for one that works best for your eye size. Another thing that can vary is the density of the bristles and the stiffness of the brush. The closer the bristles are packed together, the more dense and stiff the brush will be and the better it will be to really pack on colour on your lid.
Use: This is a basic eye shadow brush that is mainly used to place the colour all over the lid up to the browbone. The flat side of the brush allows it to pick up a lot of colour from your eyeshadow pan. The thin edge can be used for a more precise application, for instance on the lower lashline.
My favorite - MAC 239: This is my favorite flat shader brush because I like the size of it, it’s very stiff so it’s great for putting colour on the lid. It’s also thin enough to use under the eye. Another thing I like about it is the fact that the bristles are white. This makes it easier for me to see just how much powder I have on my brush.
You can find MAC brushes at your local MAC store or MAC counter. Or you can order them online (if your country has a MAC web store!).
Price: $24,50, £19 or €26,50
Comparison:
- Sigma E55: This is Sigma’s equivalent of the MAC 239. It’s a flat shader brush just like the 239, though not as stiff and not as thin. It’s also a little bigger. It works great for applying colour and it’s a great alternative if you find the MAC 239 a little too pricey. I use this brush quite often too, mostly for my brow highlight. I like how it’s a little softer and more fluffy for a softer application.
Price: $9
- ELF eye shadow brush: An even cheaper option for a good eye shadow brush. I have one of these and it is a lot like and works just as good as the E55 (couldn’t find it for the picture). Can’t go wrong for this price!
Price: $1, £1,50 or €1
- Covergirl brush that came with a quad: This brush came with a covergirl quad I bought a couple years ago. I don’t know if this brush comes with every Covergirl quad, but it’s just an example of a bigger shader brush. This one is a little wider, thicker and also softer than the E55. These bigger shader brushes are great if you want a quick, softer wash of colour all over the lid.
- MAC 242 and 252: I don’t own these brushes, but they are great shader brushes as well. The hairs are a mix of natural and synthetic and they are a little longer than the 239. Because of the synthetic bristles, these are great for cream products. The 252 is a bigger version of the 242.
Price $24,50 or £19 for the 242, $30 or £22 for the 252 (don’t know the price in €).
- Sigma E60: This is Sigma’s version of the 252. From what I’ve seen on pictures online, it’s seems to be alot smaller than the MAC 252. It’s more stiff than the E55 but has longer bristles than the 239, but they’re both about the same width. Also, the tip is not as thin as the 239.
Price: $9
(Covergirl, MAC 239, Sigma E55)
2. Blending brush:
Description: There are so many different kinds of blending brushes out there. Any brush that is somewhat fluffy would be suited for blending eyeshadows. The blending brush I will be talking about is the kind that’s like the MAC 217 (pictured above). This kind of blending brush is kind of oval shaped and flat. You can see that the metal part of the brush is pinched, which makes the brush more flat than most blending brushes, which are round from all angles.
Use: A blending brush is obviously made for blending eyeshadows. It can be used to blend out the edge of a colour to make it softer, or to 2 colours together so that the line of separation between them looks less obvious and it turns into a smoother transition. Since this blending brush is more flat, it can also be used to apply colour. Because it’s fluffy, it will apply the colour more sheer, great for a quick wash of colour all over the lid.
My favorite - MAC 217: If I could only have 1 brush to do my eye makeup, I would choose this one. It’s flat enough to apply the colour and also fluffy enough to blend it out. Because it’s flat, it fits in the crease perfectly. Just like the 239, this brush had white bristles which make it easy to see how much product you have on your brush. I love this brush!
Price: $22,50, £16 or €21
Comparisons:
- Sigma E25: This brush is pretty much identical so I don’t have much to say about it. I love that you get a travel size version of this brush as a gift when you order from their website. I can never have too many of these lol.
Price $9
- Hema: This brush is only available in Hema stores (so only in Belgium and the Netherlands I think). I don’t know what it’s called but it kind of looks similar to the 217. I don’t think it’s meant to be a bleding brush, but it’s fluffy enough to be one. Also flat enough to pack on colour. So if you live in Belgium or the Netherlands, give this one a try!
Price: don’t remember the exact price, I’m guessing between €3 and €5.
- MAC 224: This is your ordinary belnding brush. It’s fluffy, it’s round and it blends out colours.
Price: $30, £22 or €33
- Sigma E40: This is Sigma’s version of the 224. I don’t have the MAC 224, but I do have the E40. I like it for blending around the edges of my eyeshadow, and I assume that the MAC 224 does the same thing. However, I don’t like it to actually apply colour to my crease because I find it to be too round and too big. The 217 fits much better in my crease. (The one I have is 2 years old so the E40 might look a little different now)
Price:$9
(Sigma E25, MAC 217, Hema eyeshadow brush)
(Sigma E40, MAC 217)
Description: A pencil brush is a small, round brush with short bristles. Most pencil brushes have a tapered tip. They are designed for a more precise application in smaller areas. These come in different sizes which will work for different purposes.
Use: Like I said, these brushes are great for applying colour more precisely. They are small enough to fit in smaller areas and the smalled the pencil brush, the more precise it’s going to be (obviously lol). It’s great for defining the crease and outer V, applying eyeshadow to the inner corner and for smudging eyeshadow under the eye. I also like to use it to smudge out eye pencils after applying them on the top or bottom lashline.
My favorite – MAC 219: I don’t have too many pencl brushes but to me this one is just perfect. The tip is thin and tapered and it’s stiff enough to smudge out creamy products. And again, white bristles :)!
Price: $24,50, £19 or €26,50
Comparisons:
- Sigma SS219: I got this brush when they still used the SS numbering. Compared to the MAC 219 it’s alot less pointed and less stiff. I don’t use it to smudge out liner or to apply colour to the bottom lashline because I find it too fluffy for that. I do use it to apply eyeshadow to the inner corner or to intensify the crease.
- Sigma E30: This is a newer version of the SS219. It’s a lot more pointed than the SS219 but still not as stiff as the MAC 219. I like using it for an even more precise application than the MAC 219 gives me.
Price: $9
(Sigma SS219, MAC 219, Sigma E30)
4. Eyeliner brush
Description: For me, an eyeliner brush is any type of brush that’s thin an pointed enough to make a fine line with. Usually these types of brushes are synthetic bristles so they’d work best with cream products.
Use: This one is pretty self explanitory. An eyeliner brush is used to line the eyes. Usually with a cream or gel eyeliner. Because this kind of brush is so thin, it can be used to paint all kinds of lines, not only on the eye, but anywhere really, for the more creative looks.
My favorite – a thin paint brush: My favorite brush to apply gel or cream eyeliner with, is just a really thin paint brush I got at a craft store. I have two of these brushes, one being even thinner than the one I use the most. The thinner the brush, the thinner the line will be. I like these brushes more than my other eyeliner brushes just because they’re thinner. I don’t see much of a difference as far a quality goes. To me the quality of these brushes is just as good as my MAC 209.
Comparisons:
- MAC 209: This is a standard eyeliner brush. It’s a little bigger than the two paint brushes I uses and I also don’t find it as pointed. I do use it quite often, mostly when I want a line that’s a little thicker.
Price: $18 , £16 or €21 .
- Sigma E05: Sigma’s version of the 209. It’s a bit bigger than the MAC 209 but works really well as an eyeliner brush. I personally prefer thinner brushes so I don’t actually use this brush for eyeliner. I use it for my nail polish clean-up. (This brush is 2 years old as well, so the newer ones might look a little different).
Price: $9
- Sigma E10: I have this brush, but it’s completely ruined cause I accidentely put my flat iron on it, so I can’t use it anymore. It’s a really nice eyeliner brush though, or at least it was. It’s smaller than the MAC 209, so more like the bigger paint brush. Great eyeliner brush, just don’t leave it near your flat iron.
Price: $9
(Sigma E05; MAC 209, Paint brushes)
5. Angled brush
Description: This is a small flat brush with an angled tip. Usually they have synthetic bristles that are pretty stiff. They vary is size and width fir different applications.
Use: These are often used as eyeliner brushes with gel or cream eyeliners. They are also great to fill in eyebrows with an eyeshadow or line the eyes with an eyeshadow. Great for defining top and bottom lashline.
My favorite – MAC 263: This is my favorite because it’s not too small to fill in my eyebrows, and that’s what I use it for. The angle on it is perfect and it creates thin strokes that look like hairs. I don’t use these kind of brushes for eyeliner, but I do use this one for my brows every day.
Comparisons:
- Inglot 31T: This is the one that looks the most like the MAC 263. It’s a tiny bit bigger, but does pretty much the same thing. The only problem I have with it is that the angle isn’t as perfect as the 263.
Price: $11
- Inglot 31T: This is the one that looks the most like the MAC 263. It’s a tiny bit bigger, but does pretty much the same thing. The only problem I have with it is that the angle isn’t as perfect as the 263.
Price: $11
- Sigma E65: This is Sigma’s version of the MAC 266. I don’t have the MAC 266 so I can’t compare them. The brush has synthetic bristles and works great with cream products. Because this brush is smaller but a little thicker, I like to use it to define top and bottom lashline with a dark eyeshadow.
Price: $9
Price: $9
- Hema angled brush: This one is very similar to the E65, only the bristles are a little longer. Great for lining top and bottom lashline too.
Price: around €3
Price: around €3
- Elf small angled brush: This is the smallest angled brush I have. I like it for smudging eyeshadow along the lashes, but I don’t find it thin and sharp enough for precise work.
Price: $3, £3,50 or €4
(Sigma E65, MAC 263, Inglot 31T)
(Elf small angled brush, MAC 263, Hema angled brush)
Those were my 5 favorite eye brushes. These are the brushes I use the most and I think you can create pretty much any look with these!
Some links to where you can buy brushes:
MAC Cosmetics brushes on the US website
MAC Cosmetics brushes on the UK website
Sigma brushes (they ship internationally!)
ELF brushes on the US website
ELF brushes on the UK website
ELF brushes on the Belgian website / Dutch website
I hope this was helpful and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments!
Thank you for reading!
Up next: August favorites!
x
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Favorites: Makeup artist and beauty blogger, Linda Hallberg
Hello hello!
Today’s post is about one of my favorite blogs to look at when I need inspiration or when I just want tolook at beautiful makeup looks. The blog I’m talking about is the one from Linda Hallberg.
I love this girl, she’s gorgeous! I love the looks she does and the way she does her makeup. She’s a 24 year old Swedish hair and makeup artist who works for Make Up Store.
She posts EOTD’s mostly and I love them for inspiration. She loves to use colours and knows how to combine them. She also writes about products she likes, clients she worked on, personal stuff,… She writes in Swedish, but I always use Google translate so I know what she’s talking about.
I’ll show you some of my favorite looks by her!
Some colourful looks:
Smokey eyes:
Creative looks:
She does neutral looks too :) :
And she’s great with hair as well!:
So do you like her looks? Did you already know Linda Hallberg?
Definitely go check out her blog if you didn’t!!
Up next: a sparkly NOTD!
x
Tanja
Today’s post is about one of my favorite blogs to look at when I need inspiration or when I just want tolook at beautiful makeup looks. The blog I’m talking about is the one from Linda Hallberg.
I love this girl, she’s gorgeous! I love the looks she does and the way she does her makeup. She’s a 24 year old Swedish hair and makeup artist who works for Make Up Store.
She posts EOTD’s mostly and I love them for inspiration. She loves to use colours and knows how to combine them. She also writes about products she likes, clients she worked on, personal stuff,… She writes in Swedish, but I always use Google translate so I know what she’s talking about.
I’ll show you some of my favorite looks by her!
Some colourful looks:
Smokey eyes:
Creative looks:
She does neutral looks too :) :
And she’s great with hair as well!:
So do you like her looks? Did you already know Linda Hallberg?
Definitely go check out her blog if you didn’t!!
Up next: a sparkly NOTD!
x
Tanja
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Favorites: Makeup artists Samantha & Nicola Chapman from Pixiwoo
Hey guys!
Today's post will be aboutone two of my favorite "beauty gurus" on Youtube.
I discovered the Youtube beauty community about 2 years ago. I set up an account and subscribed to a bunch of people. Right now I'm subscribed to 103 channels (not all are beauty-related though), but there are a couple people who's videos I always watch immediately when I see them in my subscriptions. One of the beauty channels' videos I always look forward to, are the ones from Pixiwoo!
This Youtube channel is run by 2 lovely sisters from the UK: Samantha and Nicola Chapman. Not only are they both awesome makeup artists and absolutely gorgeous, they also have great personalities and are very pleasant to watch.
I've learned so much from them since I started watching their videos. It's like having your very own private teachers! They do both teach makeup and you can really tell they know what they're talking about when it comes to using and applying makeup. I love how they have videos that show you the basics, but also more creative looks which would be more for photo-shoots and fashion. They also do a lot of celebrity inspired look and they look stunning every single time! They've organized their videos in different playlists on their channel which is very helpful to find the video you're looking for.
I know most people probably already know Sam and Nic, but I wanted to make this post because I think that everyone should know about them because they're simply amazing!
Here are some of my favorite videos from their different playlists:
TREND
BASICS
CELEBRITY INSPIRED
CREATIVE
PRODUCT REVIEWS
PERIOD LOOKS
They also have a website: www.Pixiwoo.com.
Also, Samantha Chapman recently came out with her own brush line which I really really want to try because I've seen so many great reviews on the brushes! They're the Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman and are available at Ulta in the US, and Internationally on Love Makeup and VictoriaHealth.
So definitely check out their Youtube channel and Website if you haven't already! And if you have tried some of the Real Techniques brushes, let me know what you think of them!
Thanks for reading!
Up next: a colourful look with the Sleek Curaçao palette
x
Tanja
Today's post will be about
I discovered the Youtube beauty community about 2 years ago. I set up an account and subscribed to a bunch of people. Right now I'm subscribed to 103 channels (not all are beauty-related though), but there are a couple people who's videos I always watch immediately when I see them in my subscriptions. One of the beauty channels' videos I always look forward to, are the ones from Pixiwoo!
This Youtube channel is run by 2 lovely sisters from the UK: Samantha and Nicola Chapman. Not only are they both awesome makeup artists and absolutely gorgeous, they also have great personalities and are very pleasant to watch.
I've learned so much from them since I started watching their videos. It's like having your very own private teachers! They do both teach makeup and you can really tell they know what they're talking about when it comes to using and applying makeup. I love how they have videos that show you the basics, but also more creative looks which would be more for photo-shoots and fashion. They also do a lot of celebrity inspired look and they look stunning every single time! They've organized their videos in different playlists on their channel which is very helpful to find the video you're looking for.
I know most people probably already know Sam and Nic, but I wanted to make this post because I think that everyone should know about them because they're simply amazing!
Here are some of my favorite videos from their different playlists:
TREND
BASICS
CELEBRITY INSPIRED
CREATIVE
PRODUCT REVIEWS
PERIOD LOOKS
They also have a website: www.Pixiwoo.com.
Also, Samantha Chapman recently came out with her own brush line which I really really want to try because I've seen so many great reviews on the brushes! They're the Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman and are available at Ulta in the US, and Internationally on Love Makeup and VictoriaHealth.
So definitely check out their Youtube channel and Website if you haven't already! And if you have tried some of the Real Techniques brushes, let me know what you think of them!
Thanks for reading!
Up next: a colourful look with the Sleek Curaçao palette
x
Tanja
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Favorites: Top 10 MAC eyeshadows!
Hey everyone!
Today I'm sharing my 10 favorite MAC eyeshadows with you. These are my go-to colours that I reach for the most.
With each colour I'll put the finish, the colour description that's on the MAC website and why I love the eyeshadow as much as I do.
Here they are all together:
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| Swatches in daylight |
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| Swatches with flash |
1. Vanilla (Velvet): "Peachy-ivory with reflects"
I use this colour as a brow highlight with pretty much every eyelook. I like my hightlight to be matte and even though this eyeshadow has some reflects in it, they are barely noticeable. You can only really see them when bright light hits them. You can tell by the amount of pan showing how much I use this colour.
I also use this as a inner corner highlight when I don't want it to be shimmery.
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| Vanilla (Flash, daylight) |
2. Naked Lunch (Frost): "Minimal pink with shimmer"
This was one of the first eyeshadows I bought from MAC, and you can see I've gotten some good use out of it! I love this one as a inner corner highlight or all over the lid when I'm using lighter colours. I think this would be suitable for many different skin colours. Beautiful!
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| Naked Lunch |
3. Wedge (Matte): "Soft muted beige taupe"
It's a nice warm brown that I always use as a transition colour in between the colour in my crease and my browbone highlight. It makes the transition much smoother and makes it a lot easier to blend. I only got this colour recently but I fell in love with it the first time I used it.
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| Wedge |
4. Quarry (Matte): "Soft muted plum brown"
I love this matte colour. It's very pigmented and easy to blend. I use it a lot in the crease or on the lid for a darker look. It shows up darker and more purple on my skin than it does in the pan which I like. Love this for a matte smokey eye!
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| Quarry |
5. Shale (Satin): "Mauve plum with subtle shimmer"
This was the second colour I ever bought from MAC (after Beauty Marked). I love the shimmer in this. When applied sheer it's super wearable for any day time look, but you can really build it up to make the colour a lot darker for an evening look. Goes with neutrals and colours, especially with purples!
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| Shale |
6. Satin Taupe (Frost): "Taupe with silver shimmer"
I know this is a favorite of many and I decided to get it cause it was mentioned so often. I love taupes in general and I love this one too! I like how it looks with my green eyes. I often use it in the crease with Naked Lunch on the lid. Also love wearing it on its own with some black along the lashes for a smokey look. (Click for a look I did with Satin Taupe)
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| Satin Taupe |
7. Twinks (Veluxe Pearl): "Deep plum with pearl" (can you tell I love plums? :) )
Another one I only got a couple months ago. Great crease colour or smudged along the lashline. Compliments my green eyes because of the red undertones. Veluxe pearl is also my favorite finish by MAC. I love how they apply, blend and how pigmented they are.
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| Twinks |
8. Brun (Satin) : "Muted blackish-brown"
Not necessarily a pretty colour, but I always use this one to fill in my eyebrows. It's a satin but looks matte, which is great for eyebrows.
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| Brun |
9. Club (Satin): "Red brown with green pearl"
This is the main colour I used in my previous post. I love how duochromes look like you applied more than one colour. When blended out you can see more of the red brown base colour. When it's packed on or applied over a dark base, the gorgeous green shimmer really makes it pop. It's like a toned down version of Blue Brown pigment.
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| Club |
10. Sumptuous Olive (Veluxe Pearl): "Khaki with pearl"
I don't use it as often as I should but everytime I use it I remember why I love it so much. It's not really a duochrome but it's kind of in between a gold and a green with some brown in it. Also like using it on its own, like Satin Taupe. Great if you want to use some colour but in a subtle way. (Click for a look I did with Sumptuous Olive)
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| Sumptuous Olive |
And that's all ten of them!
Before I go, here's an overview of the different finishes MAC eyeshadows come in and how MAC describes them (Source)
- FROST
An iridescent shine that adds a highlight to any colour.
- LUSTRE
Smoothly pearlized; intensely frosted with deluxe ultra-fine "conditioned" finish.
- MATTE
Hi-colour pay-off in a no-shine matte finish.
- SATIN
Pure colour in a satin-style finish. Provides a soft subtle non-frost, light-refractive sheen.
- VELUXE
Superfine pigment rich and very luxe. Supple to apply. Provides silky smooth matte finish.
- VELUXE PEARL
Vibrantly-toned. Velvety soft. Shimmeringly metallic. Veluxe eye shadow, now overlaid with high-shine pearl.
- VELVET
Soft look finish with high-colour intensity. Has a plush velvety look and feel.
That's all folks!
Up next: Makeover on my friend Michelle + EOTD (did one previously here)
x
Tanja
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