Jaclyn Hill Palette By Morphe

           
I feel like the only appropriate way to start this blog post is ...

"YYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS"

If you know what Instagram is then you know what the Jaclyn Hill Favorites Palette by Morphe is. It debuted online back around the new year as a limited edition item and it sold out in minutes. Because of the such high-demand for this palette, Morphe decide to bring it back mid-April, but once it was gone, it was gone. I was lucky enough to be able to score this palette and let me tell you!!! YYYAAAAAASSSSS! It is unbelievably pigmented, has a smooth application, and is super affordable. The entire palette retailed for about $30, which is insane given the quality and it includes 28 shadows!. If you did not have the opportunity to grab this baby before it was gone, stop panicking because all of the shadows are available individually for the affordable price of $2 per shadow!

As you can see there are many warm shades of tans, browns, and coppers. It also includes some deep cranberry colors, reddish purples, peaches/light pinks, and an emerald green as well! The first 4 shades of this palette are amazing highlight colors!

Let's see some swatches! (keep in mind that I did swatch them with brushes to be quicker & also with a flash because it was 10pm when I edited this)

This is the first row in the palette, swatched, left to right with numbers
4, 54, 6, 76, 64, 14, 75

Second row, swatched in order left to right

67, 13, 62, 63, 20, 47, 66

Third row, swached in order left to right

33, 68, 16, 15, 61, 24, 74

Fourth row, swatched in order left to right

11, 59, 38, 53, 48, 71, 19

How GORG are these shadows?!?!

These pictures don't even begin to do them justice!

I do reference back to these swatches when I am working on clients, simply because some do look different in the pan then when applied, which was frustrating in the beginning. But these shadows are honestly right up there with Urban Decay Naked Palette quality! They blend like a dream, do not crease on me, and are extremely long-wearing.

Thank you all again so much for checking out this post! I know I have been MIA on all platforms but I will be back this week for you guys!

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Review: BH Cosmetics Ultimate Lips 28 Color Lipstick Palette

Hello my darlings! So this week I am back with another BH Cosmetics product review & this time it's on their new 28 color lipstick palette. This palette came out about 2 weeks ago, but I haven't seen much feedback on social media from it. So obviously I had to be the first! I bought this palette, literally the day I got the email that it was being released! Literally gasped!

 

Here is an overview of the palette; how stunning are these colors?! 

One of the first things I noticed about this palette was the grouping of the colors. In the 1st row, we have the nudes; the 2nd row we have our reds, our oranges/corals; 3rd row are all the berries and mauvey colors; and the 4th row we have all the pinks & purples, with 1 clear gloss.  I honestly LOVE the organization of this palette, it is flawless!

 Now another cool thing about this palette is that ALL of these smell like vanilla!!

Below are swatches of this palette. Now these colors do not have names or numbers assigned to them yet, but I swatched them row-by-row, left to right.

I am pleased to say that they are all so true to pan color, which I love!

 1st row has a mix of pink nudes, flesh tone nudes, pink/brown nudes, & wine shades. Pretty sure the 2nd one on the left is going to be gone real quick!

2nd row has a blend of red, oranges, corals, & fuchsias. Can we please just look at the middle shade?! I mean.....

3rd row focuses on berry & mauvey shades.

 4th contains all the hot pinks & purples of this palette, but don't forget about clear on the end!

Final Recommendations:

 Ya'll need this palette in your life!

I'm not sure if you guys heard me, but go buy it right now! I am so beyond pleased with this product! BH has done it again; this palette has exceeded all my expectations. The colors are BEAUTIFUL, extremely pigmented, creamy, long-wearing, lasting-shiny finish & they smell like vanilla!

Whether you are someone who just collects makeup for personal use or a makeup artist looking to build or add to your kit, this palette is essential.

It is super affordable and the quality is outstanding.

I highly highly recommend this palette!

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Jaclyn Hill Favorties Palette Look- Purples & Brown with Reddish Undertones

This woman right here is a major factor in the person I am today.

Her name is Nadine and she has been my best friend for the past 11 years.

We have cried together, laughed together, but mostly we have grown together.

She is the kindest, most loyal person anyone could ask for as a friend.

Her heart is just as beautiful as her soul.

Before

Products Used:

Neutrogena Shine Control Primer

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in W4

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer in CW06 for highlight

NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette in Cream to set the highlight

NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette in Tan for contour

 NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette in Soft Light to bake

BH Cosmetics 6 Color Contour & Blush Palette #1, bottom right blush(no shade)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Auburn

Maybelline Great Lash in Clear to set brows

Jaclyn Hills Favorites Palette by Morphe:

15 as a transition shade; 24 to deepen the crease; 48 all over the lid;

74 to help blend 24 with 48 and tight rimmed on lower lash line;

6 as a brow & inner corner highlight

 Essence I Love Punk Jumbo Eyeliner Pen in Ultra Black

NYX Felt Tip Liner in Jet Black

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black

Essence Lip Liner in Satin Mauve

NYX Lipstick in LaLa

Ulta Makeup Setting Spray

After:

 

A Little Selfie Action She Sent Me:

 

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Grey Smokey Eye & A Dark Vampy Lip

When my friend Kelli asked me to do her makeup for a birthday dinner, I immediately jumped at the chance. Besides the fact that she is already beautiful on the the outside, she is sensational on the inside. Thank you so much for letting me paint your face, boo!

 

Products Used:

NYX Shine Killer Primer

Maybelline Coverstick Corrector in Yellow

L'Oreal True Match Foundation W4 Natural Beige

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer in CW06 to highlight 

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer in CW08 for face contour

L'Oreal True Match Powder in C8 for nose contour

Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder to set everything

BH Cosmetics Professional Blush 10 Color Blush Palette

Ulta Brow Wax & Powder in Light

NYX Tinted Brow Mascara in Brunette

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original

Urban Decay Naked Palette in Naked all over lid as a transition color

NYX DCP01 Golden Horizons Shadow Palette- middle shade, bottom row in crease, outer V & packed/smudged along lower lash line

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette in Pistol all over lid

Maybelline The Nudes Palette- first shade in top row as a inner corner & brow highlight

NYX Gel Liner in Jet Black for her wing

NYX Felt Tip Liner in Jet Black along lower lash line

Ardell Lashes in 105

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black

Jordana Lip Liner in Cabernet

MAC Lipstick in Rebel

Victoria's Secret Make It Last Prime & Set Makeup Spray

 

 Absolutely stunning! I am so happy with the way it turned out; but it helps when you have a good canvas! Kelli, you are going to kick butt in the Airforce & watch out Vegas!

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Product Review: Maybelline, NYX, & Essence

Hey Everyone! I'm back with a combination product review of a few things I've recently purchased. The 4 things I've been trying out for you guys are...

1. Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer- Recommended

Claims: Minimizes appearance of pores & blurs imperfections for flawless looking skin

Pros:

- Blurs Pores
- Provides smooth application for foundation
-Absorbs quickly
-Cute packaging

Cons:
- None! I am absolutely loving it!

2.Maybelline Fit Me! Matte & Poreless- Recommended

Claims:
-Mattifies & refines pores
-Matches natural tone
-Natural seamless finish

Pros:
-Blends flawlessly
-Matte finish that lasts all day
-Buildable coverage
-Blurs pores
-Affordable   

Cons:
-Packaging
-Small range of color options
-Quick to dry on skin, must work fast

3. NYX High Voltage Lipsticks- Recommended

Claims:
-Creamy
-Shiny 
-Extremely pigmented
-Easy to apply

Pros:
-Extremely creamy
-High shine finish
-Pigmentation is unreal
-Affordable
-Colors range from brights to nudes
-Slim packaging
-Very long wearing

                       Shade shown above is Twisted          

Cons:
- Brighter shades require a lip liner to keep from bleeding


4. Essence Long Lasting Lipsticks- Recommended

 Claims:
-Intense color for several hours without drying out your lips

Pros:
-Creamy & non-drying
-Long wearing
-Pigmentation
-Affordable
-Shiny finish
-Packaging

Cons:
-Brand is not sold everywhere & colors are select in stores

         Shade shown above is Coral Calling

Here are a few pictures over the last few days of me wearing these products!

 

Lips: Essence in Coral Calling

 

Lips above & below: NYX High Voltage in Twisted

(Can you tell that I only can raise my left eyebrow?!) 

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Mini Ulta Haul

Saturdays mean shopping at Ulta!!!!! So I had 2 coupons expiring today, both were $5 off $15 or more. PLUS, Ulta was having 40% of Maybelline products, so I had to pick up a few of them. Total I spent $22, which is crazy to me considering what I bought! So if you want to see what I picked up then just keep reading!!

The first thing I bought was the Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer. Now I know that I'm definitely late to the party on this one, but generally I'm not a huge fan of primers, personally I've just never had the dire use for one, but lately I've been dabbling in some drugstore ones. Plus I picked this one up for less than $3! I have it under my foundation right now & I am loving it!

Speaking of foundation, I FINALLY was able to pick up my shade of the Maybelline Fit me! Matte + Poreless Foundation, but every time I went to Ulta, CVS, Target, etc. either my shade or the entire line was sold out. But I finally picked it up in the shade 128 warm nude. If you want to see how I applied to, check out my previous blog post!

 

Keeping along with face products, I also picked up another one of the HD photogenic concealers by NYX. These are my holy grails for highlight & contouring! I bought the shade CW07 Tan.




Now onto lip products! I have been searching for a lilac-y shade of purple, something very bright & pastel & I finally found it! I picked up one of the Maybelline Moisture Lipsticks in 725 Lilac Flush. I also am so pumped to wear the new NYX High Voltage Lipsticks!! They are so unbelievably pigmented!! They are going to be perfect for summer, I cant wait to wear them with a tan!

 

 

From Left to Right:

NYX High Voltage in Twisted
NYX High Voltage in Beam
Maybelline Moisture in Lilac Flush

   

So that's what I picked up today, hope you guys enjoyed!

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How To: Make Your Drugstore Foundation Last 14 Hours!

Hello Beautifuls! So we all go through phases with our skin. Some days are makeup is ON POINT all day long, others it looks like we've rolled our face in a bag of Doritos by 2 pm, some days are matte, some days turn out as if dewey wasn't even an option. This week, I just could not stay matte to save my life. So I started playing around with different application methods, seeing if I could find a way to make my foundation last all day with minimal touch-ups. Here is what I found worked for me!

What you'll need :
1. Neutrogena Shine Control Primer
2. L'Oreal True Match Foundation in W4 (use the
    shade that matches your neck)
3. Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder
4. Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
5. E.L.F. Foundation Brush

Steps: Applied at 7:30 A.M.
1. You want to start by prepping your face with your primer, concentrating it on your most oily areas. For most people this is the T-zone, which include your forehead, nose, chin, & areas circling your mouth. Make sure the entire area is covered and the primer is well absorbed.

2. Next, pour the foundation onto the back of your hand. It's always a good idea to pour too little instead of too much. Then, take your foundation brush and begin painting the product all over face & down your neck. Don't worry if it seems like to much product , the beauty blender will absorb the excess.

3. Now take your damp beauty blender and using the flat angled side, begin to pounce the foundation into your skin. Pouncing it will ensure the most even & flawless coverage. Whatever you do, don't drag!
4. Here is where I like to apply my highlight & contour since I use liquid for both, but if you like to use powders, skip to step 5. 

This step really isn't contingent on making your foundation last, but I figured I'd show you where/how I apply it anyway! I use a small stippling brush by E.L.F. to blend out my contour along my forehead & my cheekbones. I apply my concealer under my eyes in a triangle, down the bridge of my nose, on my cupids bow, on my chin, and in the middle of my forehead. Using my ring finger, I tap all of this out then go back to the beauty blender and pounce it into my skin using the pointy side.

 Here is a halfway shot!

5. You want to set everything ASAP! Again, you want to tap the setting powder onto your skin to help ensure nothing budges. I like to use the E.L.F small blush brush for this. Now you can choose to use a setting spray if you'd like. I usually will do this if I know I'm going to be outside.

Time now : 9 P.M.!!! So today I only had to blot my T-zone twice. I also forget my setting powder at home so I didn't even have the option to powder. These pictures do not have a filter and the only light was the flash on the camera!

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