Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Comparisons

I have gotten to the point where my neutral eyeshadow collection is quite...large (understatement). I know a lot of people have been debating getting the Naked 2 palette as it might be dupeable or too similar to Naked 1. I have to say, I LOVE this palette. I can't pick a favorite between the two, but I do love them both. I do think they're a little similar but the colors are gorgeous and versatile. Click here for my post on swatches of all the Naked 2 Palette shades.I wanted to share some comparisons and possible dupes I found for some of the shades.

left to right: UD Foxy, Wet n Wild Brulee

left to right: UD Half Baked (Naked 1), UD Half Baked (Naked 2)

left to right: UD Virgin, UD Foxy, UD Bootycall

left to right: UD Sidecar, UD YDK, Wet n Wild Nutty

left to right: UD Tease, MAC Quarry

left to right:  UD Blackout, NYX Black

Did you purchase the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette? How do you think it compares to the first one?

MAC Posh Paradise Nubile and Genuine Treasures Paint Pot Swatches

MAC released a collection of new paint pots, mattenes, and other items. I was intrigued by the paint pots since I love using them as a base! The collection has a gorgeous selection of colors overall. I got two of them: Nubile and Genuine Treasures.

left to right: Genuine Treasures, Nubile

MAC Nubile Paint Pot- A beige-y peach color with very minimal shimmer.

MAC Genuine Treasures Paint Pot- A bronze shade with gold glittery particles.

Swatches: (left to right) Genuine Treasures, Nubile

-Genuine Treasures comes on sheerer than any of the shades, I was disappointed to see it has some glitter. I talked to the MA at my tore, who was wearing it, and it looked gorgeous on her! She said there was no fallout so I'm hoping it will work well as a smokey bronze base.

-Nubile is a gorgeous base color. It would work great on it's own or under neutral lid colors. It has a bit of shimmer to it so it brightens the eyes, definitely a great shade for a minimal eye look when worn alone!

Swatches: (left to right) MAC Grain Eyeshadow, MAC Nubile Paint Pot

When I was swatching Nubile in store, I thought it would be too similar to MAC's Grain eyeshadow. I am happy to report that while they are similar, they are not at all the same color. As you can see, Nubile is slightly darker and looks more pink in comparison. I think they will be great paired together!

What do you think of the MAC Posh Paradise collection? Do you love the paint pots as much as I do? Did you pick anything up?

MAC Me Over Haul (Swatches and Comparisons)

MAC recently released the MAC Me Over collection. If you know anything about my taste in makeup, you can tell that I was all over this mostly neutral collection. I made a post about this collection with info and a wishlist (click here for that post) and am happy to say I got a decent amount of products without going overboard and got things that I already love. Here is my haul video of what I got and swatches and comparisons are below!

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MAC Butternutty Shadestick

left to right: MAC Butternutty Shadestick, MAC Bare Study Paintpot, Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

MAC Moleskin

left to right: MAC Moleskin, Urban Decay Naked

MAC Carbonized

MAC Carbonized, MAC Centre Stage, MAC Mulch

MAC Curvaceous

MAC Curvaceous swatch on hand

MAC Curvaceous lip swatch

MAC 226 Brush

As you can see, the 226 is a tapered crease brush.

left to right: MAC 219, MAC 226, Revlon Contour Crease Brush, Sigma E40

Did you get anything from the MAC Me Over Collection? What did you think of it?

TAG: Beauty Favorites

I was tagged by the incredibly sweet Mom's Makeup Stash  to do the Beauty Favorites Tag. The basis is pretty self explanatory, there are a bunch of categories of beauty products and you list your favorites for each one! Definitely check out Sandra's blog, she's such a sweet and informative blogger; she gives lots of detail in her posts without going on and on haha!

Foundation I love my NARS Sheer Glow! Not heavy at all and applies nicely.

Powder I have been using my MAC MSF Natural as a setting powder, or even a light foundation.

Primer The Murad Oil Control Lotion has been working nicely for me. It doesn't keep my oils away all day (rhyme!) but it helps prolong them.

Blush If you watch my videos or read my blog, you can tell I'm not a blush girl! This usually confuses people for some reason lol! I have some rosiness to my cheeks so I rarely wear blush. If I had to choose one (well, I only own one!) I would pick NARS Madly, it's a nice natural peachy tan color. But usually I just sweep a little of bronzer on my cheeks to give some warmth and dimension.
Bronzer My go to bronzer is now Tarte's Park Ave Princess. I find it's more natural than the cult favorite NARS Laguna, which can get muddy on me sometimes.

Concealer Benefit's Erase Paste for under eyes, set with Benefit's Powderflage

Highlighter I don't wear any, rebel!

Moisturizer I have been using the Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture. It has a convenient pump and SPF 15.

Lipgloss Any gloss from the Revlon Super Lustrous line. I kept Sandra's answer because I have to agree! These are the best glosses I've tried, such a nice formula that's not sticky and doesn't cling to your lips. I love the Peach Petal and Pink Pop colors the most. Also, I have been reaching for MAC's Pink Lemonade a lot!

Lipstick Lately, I've been loving MAC's Gem of Roses, such a gorgeous color.

Lip Balm I have to say, the Jack Black balms. They are so moisturizing and yummy!

Lip Liner I barely wear lipliner but I love the Prestige liner in Silk.

Eye Primer Urban Decay Primer Potion, hands down.

Eyeshadow Too Faced Silk Teddy, I'm sure you guys have seen me rave on and on about it!

Mascara I love the Revlon Grow Luscious. Recently, I have been using the Benefit They're Real mascara, which is really nice too.

Face Brush The Sigma F80, best foundation brush EVER! It's completely worth the hype.

Eye Brush MAC 217. If I had to throw all my brushes away and keep one, it'd be this one...it's so universal.

Nail Polish Nicole by OPI Make a Comet-ment. I wouldn't wear this on it's own but it is an amazing layering polish. It has fine, holographic shimmer that is gorgeous over ANY color.

Perfume Ralph Lauren's Romance has been my signature scent for years.

Makeup Brand High End/Drugstore

High End: MAC

Drugstore: Wet n Wild

Eyeliner Jordana Fabuliner for lash liner, Prestige Total Intensity for waterliner

Makeup Remover Bioderma Sebium H2O. Get this people! It is by far the most effective makeup remover on the market. (I kept Sandra's answer. She actually sent it to me in a swap and though I think it's SO expensive...it's truly wonderful.)
Nail Polish Remover Zoya Remove +. Expensive but amazing. (I kept her answer for this one too, best polish remover I have EVER tried.)

Favourite Drugstore Product WnW Eyeshadows, by far one of the best shadows I have tried PERIOD.

Thank you so much Sandra for tagging me! I tag EVERYONE but I have some specific people I would love  to see do this post:


Maria: http://itsmylife-maria.blogspot.com/
Emily: http://aladyinlove.com/home/
Yana: http://peachlacebeauty.blogspot.com/
Katie: http://www.healthydivaeats.com/ (I know Katie is a health blogger but she is also a nail polish (Essie!) addict and I'm sure she has some amazing beauty favorites to share!)


If you do this Tag, please let me know! =]


What are you beauty favorites? 

Wet n Wild Gilded Age Eyeshadow Trio (Swatches and Comparisons)

Wet n Wild is quickly becoming one of my favorite drugstore brands. At such a low price point, their products sometimes beat higher end ones out of the water! They recently released a new eyeshadow trio, called Gilded Age. This trio has been hard to find so I thought I'd post some comparisons to help you all decide if you really do need to search for it, or if this is similar to what you already have!

Wet n Wild Gilded Age Eyeshadow Trio- The shades of this trio are the same quality as the other trios: smooth, creamy, pigmented, in a word...HEAVEN!

Swatches: (left to right) Browbone, Crease, Eyelid

Comparisons:

left to right: Gilded Age Browbone, Urban Decay Sin, Too Faced Silk Teddy, Stila Kitten

left to right: Gilded Age Crease, MAC Tempting, MAC Mulch, Milani Java Bean

left to right: Gilded Age Eyelid, Too Faced Honey Pot, Urban Decay Half Baked

If you do find this trio, I highly recommend picking it up! I believe people have been finding it at CVS and it retails for around $3.

Do you have the Wet n Wild Gilded Age Eyeshadow Trio? What do you think of  it? Will you be picking it up?

MAC Styledriven Collection (Info and Wishlist)

Did we really think MAC is just coming out with one HUGE Fall collection and that's it?? HAH! The Styledriven is filled with "Pro Longwear" products, a lot of which are new formulation. However, it is a big relief that all of these will be part of the Permanent collection. That means no rushing, scrambling, or panicking. We can safely wait for reviews and then get the items we want later.

My wishlist is in bold and pink, but it all depends on swatches, quality, etc.

MAC Styledriven Collection for Fall 2011

Launch Date: September 22nd, 2011 for U.S./Canada, October 2011 for International

Pro Longwear Lipcreme ($16.00 U.S. / $19.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• To the Future! Mid-tone neutral pink with pearlized pigments (Frost)
• So Very Good Mid-tone plum with pearlized pigments (Frost)
• Dress It Up Light blue-pink (Cream)
• Positively Dashing Mid-tone berry blue red (Cream)
• Endless Drama Deep berry blue red (Frost)
• Soulfully Rich Deep mid-tone purple with red pearlized pigments (Frost)
• Soft Sell Light yellow-pink (Cream) (New & Permanent)
• Till Tomorrow Mid-tone mauve (Cream) (Repromote)
• Prolong True red with blue undertone and pearlized pigments (Frost) (Repromote)
• Good to Go Loudmouth orange (Cream) (Repromote)
• Love Forever Bright blue pink (Cream) (Repromote)
• Extended Play Mid-tone red with yellow undertone (Cream) (Repromote)

Pro Longwear Lipglass ($TBA) (Permanent)

• Ready or Not! Neutral light coral with slight pearlized pigments (Cream)
• Driven by Love Red-blue with slight pearlized pigments
• Dark as Night Deep mid-tone purple with slight pearlized pigments (Cream)
• Lasting Achievement Mid-tone purple with slight pearlized pigments (Cream)
• Infinitely Likeable Light pink (Cream)
• Patience, Please Light pink-blue (Cream)
• Whoops! Bright coral (Cream)
• Full Speed Ahead Bright pink-magenta (Cream)
• Show Me! Mid-tone neutral plum (Cream)

Pro Longwear Lip Pencil ($TBA) (Permanent)

• Nice ‘n’ Spicy Pink cinnamon stick
• Bittersweet Intense brown
• Absolutely It Soft burgundy
• Morning Coffee Mid-tone rose
• What a Blast! Bright orange
• Etcetera Creamy beige
• Kiss Me Quick Yellow red
• Staunchly Stylish Pinky beige
• More to Love Intense bluish pink
• In Anticipation Soft yellow pink

Pro Longwear Eyeshadow ($TBA) (Permanent)

• Carefree Pale white gold (Frost)
• Pink Frontier Soft golden pink (Frost)
• Sunny Outlook Bright golden yellow (Satin)
• Sweet Satisfaction Soft neutral beige (Frost)
• One to Watch Light warm brown (Satin)
• Lie Low Dark frosted golden brown (Frost)
• Plush Vivid purple (Satin)
• Thru the Night Deep navy (Frost)
• Fresh Flare Bright kelly green (Frost)
• Hot Paprika Mid-tone burnt red (Frost)
• Tease with Ease Bright fuchsia (Frost)
• Make Your Mark Dark chocolate (Satin)
• Keep Your Cool Dark grey brown (Satin)
• Legendary Black Warm almost black (Satin)
• Weathered Dirty blue grey (Frost)
• Styledriven Pale white blue (Frost)

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Are you excited for the MAC Styledriven Collection? What's on your wishlist?

MAC MAC Me Over Collection (Info and Wishlist)

MAC has some pretty exciting things coming out for their Fall collections! I wanted to start out with the BIGGEST one! The MAC Me Over Collection is going to borken up into 3 displays, and will honestly require some saving! I have put my wish list in pink and bold. Of course, my final list will depend on swatches, quality, budget, etc.

MAC MAC Me Over Collection for Fall 2011

Launch Date: August/September 2011, TBA

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

Secret Lover Pale pink with yellow pearlized pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Peachstock Neutral peach (Satin) (Permanent at PRO)
Offshoot Mid-tone neutral pink (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Oh, Oh, Oh Plum bronze with pearlized pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Rebel Vivid pinkish purple (Satin) (Permanent)
Prince Noir Deep blue-purple (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Smoked Purple Deep eggplant purple (Matte) (Permanent at PRO)
Runaway Red Rich red-blue (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

Illicit Creamy neutral pink (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Social Light Neutral pink with pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
Curvaceous Light grey pink (Limited Edition)
Plum Fun Neutral plum with purple pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
The Wee Coquette Naked neutral pink (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Good Times Pale mauve (Limited Edition)
Spite Muted plum taupe brown (Permanent)

Lip Pencil ($13.00 U.S. / $15.00 CDN)

Spice Pink cinnamon stick (Permanent)
Chestnut Intense brown (Permanent)


Evil Eye Eyeshadow Quad (Limited Edition)

Evil Eye Deep yellow grey (Matte)
Palace Pedigreed Deep berry with soft pink () (Repromote)
Spellcaster Blackened violet (Matte)
Moody Blackened green (Veluxe Pearl)

Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad (Limited Edition)


All Races Cool light taupe mauve (Matte) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
TendersmokeMuted silver lilac (Frost) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Lady Grey Light frosted green-grey (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Hazy DayMid-tone grey (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)

Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

Creamy Bisque Mid-tone ivory with pearlized pigments (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Moleskin Nude brown (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Outre Mid-tone mustard (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Satin Taupe Taupe with silver shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)
Mythical Frosty copper red (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Carbonized Frosty dark brown (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)

Eye Kohl ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

Teddy Intense bronze (Permanent)
Smolder Intense black (Permanent)

Shadesticks ($17.00 U.S. / $21.00 CDN)

Butternutty Frosted light neutral (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Cakeshop Frosted pewter (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Tundra Icy silver (Limited Edition)
Heirloom Light icy pink (Limited Edition)
Street Cool Mid-tone grey violet taupe (Limited Edition)

Fluidline ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

Dark Diversion Darkened plum (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Avenue Charcoal black with gold pearlized pigments (Limited Edition)
Midnight Blues Blackened blue (Limited Edition)
Dark Envy Blackened green (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

Purple Majesty Deep purple (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Deep Sea Deep teal (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Quiet Time Beige nude (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Fatigues Army green (Cream) (Limited Edition)

Blush ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

Equilibrium Light bronze (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Stunner Light coral pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Cream Colour Base ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN)

Take Root Rich red brown (Limited Edition)
Seaside Soft peach rose (Limited Edition)

Brushes

211 Pointed Liner Brush ($TBA) (Permanent)
214 Short Shader Brush ($24.50 U.S. / $29.50 CDN) (Permanent)
226 Small Tapered Blending Brush ($TBA) (Limited Edition)

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PHEW! That's one big collection and one big wishlist! It has lots of exciting repromotes: shadesticks, the 226 brush, new neutral shadows... I was drooling reading through it all. =]

Are you guys as excited as I am for the MAC MAC Me Over Collection? What is on your wishlist?

MAC Haul: Surf Baby and Permanent (Swatches and Comparisons)

I recently took advantage of a 20% off birthday coupon to Henri Bendel and treated myself to some MAC goodies. I picked up a few things from the Surf Baby collection and from their permanent range.Here is my haul video followed by some swatches and comparisons:



First up are the Surf Baby items, I only bought 2 eyeshadows.

 

left to right: Short Shorts, Swell Baby

 

swatches: (left to right) Short Shorts, Shroom, Nylon 

Short Shorts is almost identical to Nylon! (oops)

 

swatches: (left to right) Swell Baby, Groundcover (from Fashion Flower), Bough Grey (from Liberty of London)

 I also picked up some items from the permanent range that I have been eyeing.

 

left to right: All That Glitters, Quarry

 

swatches: (left to right) All That Glitters, Quarry 

 

left to right: Oyster Girl Lipglass, Pink Lemonade Lipglass

 

 swatches: (left to right) left to right: Oyster Girl Lipglass, Pink Lemonade Lipglass

I'm pretty happy with everything I got! They are definitely colors that I will get a lot of use out of.

By the way, don't forget to check out my Sigma F80 brush giveaway!

Have you picked anything up from the MAC Surf Baby collection? What do you think of it? What are your favorite MAC items?

Birthday Face and Outfit of the Day

Yesterday was my birthday and I wanted to thank all of you that wished me a happy birthday on twitter and youtube! I really appreciate your sweet wishes!! I went out with my family and went for a casual yet cute look. I haven't posted my looks since the March and April challenges so I thought it'd be a nice occasion to do one.

Products used:

-Murad Oil Control Lotion
-UDPP (base for undereye concealer)
-Benefit Erase Paste (under eye concealer)
-NARS Sheer Glow in Deauville
-NYC Smooth Skin Powder in Translucent (to set foundation)
-Tarte Park Ave Princess Bronzer
-NARS Madly

Products used:

-UDPP
-MAC All That Glitters (lid)
-MAC Quarry (crease)
-MAC Mulch (outer corner)
-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (inner corner base)
-Urban Decay Virgin (inner corner)
-Jordana Fabuliner Eyeliner (upper lashline liner)
-Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner (waterline)
-NYX Black (to set liner)
-Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara
-L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

-Top: Express
-Jeans: Levi's
-Flats: Sam Edelman Calypso Flats
-Watch: Guess
-Bracelet: Tiffany's
-Earrings: LV
-Nails: Essie Van D'Go

That's my look for the day! Hope you are all having a great Memorial Day Weekend and please take time to remember and thank our troops =]

MAC Fashion Flower Collection Haul (Swatches & Comparisons)

I have missed the excitement of new MAC collections! The Fashion Flower had some times that I was excited to get and when it was launched online, I snatched the three items up. I purchased the Fresh Daisy and Groundcover eyeshadows and Ever Hip Lipstick. Here is my haul video and below are some swatches and comparisons:

Hello, MAC haul!

The two eyeshadows I got: (left to right) Fresh Daisy, Groundcover

These shadows have the standard black MAC pot packaging but the actual product is imprinted with a flower design.

swatches: (left to right) Fresh Daisy, Shroom, Nylon, UD Virgin

Swatches: (left to right) Groundcover, Copperplate, Mystery

I also picked up Ever Hip lipstick. This is one of the most popular items of the collection so if you want it, GET IT! It's a gorgeous pinky-coral.

Swatches: (left to right) Ever Hip, Revlon's Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Coral Reef. This shows how pink of a coral Ever Hip is compared to the orange coral of Coral Reef.

Ever Hip Lipstick on the lips (still getting the hang of lip swatches)

I am very happy with my small purchase from Fashion Flower. My favorite product that I bought has to be Ever Hip! It is gorgeous on the lips and I highly recommend it! I am new to coral lips and was afraid it would be orange but it's a ot more wearable if you're like me and used to pink lip colors. My second favorite is Groundcover. It is a grey taupe color and I don't have anything exactly like it. I do love Fresh Daisy but it is my least favorite because it is almost exactly like Nylon.

What did you think of the MAC Fashion Flower Collection? Did you purchase anything? If so, please share your haul!

LAST April Shadows Weekly Roundup

Thank you all so much for your support in my Eyes of March and April Shadows posts! I had so much fun doing them and definitely learned that I have lots of shadows I need to use lol. I encourage all of you to rediscover your neglected shadows because you may have some great finds in your own collection. This is the last Weekly Roundup of April Shadows and I tried to make it a good one!

Monday:

 

Products used:

-UDPP
-Too Faced Cut the Cake (lid)
-Too Faced First Dance and Too Faced Un-Veil (crease)
-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (inner corner base)
-Too Faced Soulmates (inner corner)
-Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner (waterline)
-NYX Black eyeshadow (to set liner)
-Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara

 Tuesday:

 

Products used:

-UDPP
-Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy (base
-MAC Mauvement Pigment (lid)

-MAC Tempting (crease)
-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (inner corner base)

-MAC Femme Fi (inner corner)
-Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner (waterline)
-NYX Black eyeshadow (to set liner)
-Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara

Wednesday:

 

Products used:

-UDPP
-Bare Escentuals Celestine (lid and inner corner)

-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (inner corner base)
-Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner (waterline)
-NYX Black eyeshadow (to set liner)
-Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara

Thursday

 

Products used:

-UDPP
-Glamour Doll Eyes Bare Naked (lid and inner corner)

-MAC Mystery (crease)
-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (inner corner base)
-Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner (waterline)
-NYX Black eyeshadow (to set liner)
-Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara

 Friday:

 

Products used:

-UDPP
-Too Faced Silk Teddy (lid and inner corner)

-MAC Mulch (crease)
-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (inner corner base)
-Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner (waterline)
-NYX Black eyeshadow (to set liner)
-Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara

For Friday, I wanted to show you guys my all time favorite eyeshadow look. It's one of my go to combinations because it brightens my eyes and defines them at the same time! Another one of my favorites is Tuesday, with Mauvement Pigment. This pigment on its own is horrendous! Chunky, glittery, all around fall out mess. However, the Pixie Epoxy grabbed on to the glitter and helped its true beauty shine.

I will definitely do an EOTD from time to time but not everyday lol. Again thank you to everyone that read these posts!

What did you think of the April Shadows project? What are your favorite eyeshadow combinations?