Tag Archives: Urban Decay

Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics Eyeshadow Palette

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I received a $25.00 Sephora Gift Card from my Secret Santa at work. I’ve had my eye on the Urban Decay Ultimate Basics Eyeshadow Palette since its release. It made sense for me to use the gift card in purchasing this palette.

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This is one eyeshadow palette I know I will use every shade. I was blown away when I swatched the shade Lethal. Blackout is the perfect black. All of the eyeshadows in this palette work great together. If you need to splurge on an eyeshadow palette in 2017, the Naked Ultimate Basics Eyeshadow Palette is my pick. This palette is definitely worth the $54.00 price.

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Urban Decay Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette

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When I saw Urban Decay release the Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette last Fall I knew this was going to be my Holiday treat. I waited for the Sephora email that comes during the Holiday season with the $15.oo off coupon. I visited my local Sephora soon after.

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This palette is absolutely beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice.

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The Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette is currently marked down to $39.00 on the Urban Decay website as well as Sephora and ULTA.

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Mardi Gras Inspired Tutorial 2016 Edition

This year Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is Tuesday, February 9, 2016. I had fun using the Lorac Mega Pro Palette 2 for this tutorial. 🙂

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Eyes

Mardi Gras Gold.jpgGold Leaf – lid

Mardi Gras Green.jpgBlack Ivy – outer v

Mardi Gras Purple.jpgPurple – crease

Mardi Gras Sorbet.jpgSorbet – blending color

Mardi Gras Custard.jpgCustard – brow bone

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Mardi Gras Purple Liner

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  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (upper lash line) – Junkie
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (lower lash line) – Empire
  • Stila Huge Extreme Lash Mascara

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  • MAC Brow Pencil – Spiked
  • Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel – Medium Deep

Cheeks and Lips

Mardi Gras Cheeks

Mardi Gras Lips

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  • MAC Blush – Loverush
  • MAC Lipstick – Hang-Up

Face

Panthers Face Makeup

  • NYX Conceal, Correct, Contour Palette – Deep
  • Mary Kay Timewise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation – Bronze 6

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Super Bowl 50 Inspired Look: Carolina Panthers

I remember when the Carolina Panthers first joined the NFL as an expansion team. The Panthers are making their second Super Bowl appearance this time around. Their first was Super Bowl XXXVIII. The team colors for the Carolina Panthers are blue, black, and Silver.

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  • Gunmetal – first half of the lid
  • Blue Quartz – second half of the lid
  • Black – outer v
  • Saddle – crease
  • Prosecco – brow bone

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  • Stila Huge Extreme Lash Mascara
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (upper and lower lash line and lower waterline) – Zero
  • MAC Brow Pencil – Spiked
  • Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel – Medium Deep

Face

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  • NYX Conceal, Correct, Contour, Palette – Deep
  • Mary Kay Timewise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation – Bronze 6

Cheeks and Lips

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  • NYX Blush – Cocoa
  • NYX Blush – Mocha
  • Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs – Touchable Taupe

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May 2015 ipsy Bag

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The contents of my May ipsy Bag are:

  • Amie Morning Dew Matte-Finish Moisturizer
  • Briogeo Rascaro Milk ™ Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray
  • Bellapierre® Cosmetics Waterproof Mineral Gel Eyeliner Pencil – Ebony
  • Luxie Beauty Tapered Blending Eye Brush 205
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil – Ozone
  • Bonus Revolution High-Color Lipgloss – Failbait and Bittersweet

May ipsy5May ipsy Swatch  Bellapierre® Cosmetics Waterproof Mineral Gel Eyeliner Pencil – Ebony

Survived Another Cold Winter

I live in the Northeast section of the United States. I would have to say this past Winter was one of the coldest on record. At least I was prepared when it came to my beauty routine. The first day of Spring doesn’t matter much in my area either. It’s still get cold. March and April do have a few warm teaser days yet I’m still using my Winter beauty routine. My furnace came on earlier this month too. LOL!

  • Coastal Scents Unrefined Shea Butter
  • Jamaican Mango & Lime Jamaican Black Castor Oil with Rosemary
  • Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen Grow & Restore Leave-In Conditioner
  • Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette
  • Maybelline Lash Sensational ™ Full Fan Effect Mascara
  • NYX Butter Lip Gloss – Devils Food Cake
  • NYX Butter Lip Gloss – Raspberry Tart
  • Elizabeth Mott You’re so Fine Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner – Glitterati
  • MAC Pro Longwear Concealer – NC50
  • MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural – Dark

Winter Shea  I am not surprised I used the entire tub of the Coastal Scents Unrefined Shea Butter. This shea butter did a great job of protecting my skin from the bitter cold. I needed that extra layer of protection from the wind too.

Winter Castor Oil  In the past I have used shea oil to seal my ends after washing my hair. This time around I used the Jamaican Mango & Lime Jamaican Black Castor Oil with Rosemary. The JBCO made my ends less prone to breakage and helped maintain the length of my hair. I also used the JBCO as a massage oil for my scalp.

Winter Conditioner  The cold temperatures and the dry heat from the furnace are the main culprits as to why my hair and scalp are so dry. The Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen Grow & Restore Leave-In Conditioner will be a staple in my haircare routine.

Vice 3 Palette4  I purchased the Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette during the Holiday season. I really love this palette. It has a nice mix of neutrals, bold colors, mattes, and shimmers. Most mornings I finish doing my makeup and work. This palette is travel friendly.

Winter Mascara  The Maybelline Lash Sensational™ Full Fan Effect Mascara delivers on making my lashes long and thick. I don’t feel the need to wear false eyelashes whenever I use this mascara.

Winter Gloss  NYX Butter Lip Gloss – Raspberry Tart, NYX Butter Lip Gloss – Devils Food Cake

If you don’t already know the NYX Butter Lip Gloss is fantastic. I am never disappointed when I try a lippie from NYX. The Butter Lip Glosses have great color payoff and leave the lips moisturized.

Winter Eyeliner  I actually received the Elizabeth Mott You’re So Fine Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Glitterati in the November 2014 ipsy bag. I really like the brush on this eyeliner. It was really easy to apply the eyeliner close to the lashline. I was seriously rocking the winged liner.

Winter Face Makeup  MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural – Dark, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer – NC50

Being pressed for time in the mornings I wanted something that would even out my skin tone quickly. The MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and MAC Mineralize Skin Finish was my go to combination. The Pro Longwear Concealer provides great coverage and a little goes a long way. The Mineralize Skin Finish gave me a nice healthy glow.

Mardi Gras Inspired Tutorial 2015 Edition

This year Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is Tuesday February 17, 2015. I figured this would be a great way to get some use out of my Vice 3 Palette from Urban Decay.

Mardi Gras Look

Eyes

Mardi Gras GoldApplied Lucky to the inner third of eyelid and inner corner

Mardi Gras GreenApplied Dragon to the center of the lid

Mardi Gras PurpleApplied Vanity to the outer third of the lid

Mardi Gras Blending ColorUsed Downfall as a blending color in the crease

Mardi Gras Outer CreaseApplied Bondage to the outer half of the crease

Mardi Gras BrowboneUsed Undone on the brow bone

Mardi Gras EyelinerApplied Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil to the upper and lower lash line

Mardi Gras MascaraApplied Maybelline Lash Sensational™ Full Fan Effect Mascara to upper and lower lashes

Cheeks

Mardi Gras CheeksBH Cosmetics Floral Blush Duo – Iris

Lips

Mardi Gras LipsNYX Butter Lipstick – Licorice

Rest of Makeup

Face

Mardi Gras Face Makeup

  • MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural – Dark
  • NYX Dark Circle Concealer – Deep
  • NYX Above &Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg

Brows (not pictured)

Wet n Wild ® Megalast® Retractable Eyeliner – Dark Brown

Mardi Gras Look Again

NFL Teams Makeup Look: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won a Super Bowl Championship. It was a little challenging trying to figure out their team colors. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers introduced new uniforms for the 2014 NFL season. This look focused on red and pewter.

Tampa Look

Eyeshadow

Tampa Eye ShadowBH Cosmetics 28 Color Smoky Eye Palette

Rest of Eye Makeup

Tampa Rest of Eye Makeup

  • NYX Eyebrow Gel – Espresso
  • Model Co Volum Eyes Mascara
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (lower lash line and water line) – Gunmetal
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil (upper lash line) – Black Velvet
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (used as a base on the lid) – Black Bean

Lips

Tampa LipsNYX Butter Lipstick – Big Cherry

Cheeks

Tampa CheeksBH Cosmetics Floral Blush Duo – Rose

Face

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  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Cocoa
  • NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg

Tampa Look Again

Holiday Look #2: Featuring Blue Brown Pigment from MAC

I find myself using the Blue Brown Pigment from MAC more during the Holiday Season. This pigment looks so festive to me. This look fits right in with the Holiday party atmosphere

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Eyes

Blue Brown BaseApplied MAC Paint Pot in Constructivist to the lid

Blue Brown CreaseUsed the MAC Blue Brown Pigment as a crease color

Blue Brown Brow BoneApplied MAC eyeshadow in Wedge to the brow bone

Blue Brown Black LinerApplied Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Stingray to the upper lash line

Blue Brown Green LinerApplied Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Emerald to the waterline and lower lash line

Blue Brown SmudgeSmudged the Blue Brown Pigment on top of the Emerald eye liner

Blue Brown MascaraApplied Urban Decay Perversion Mascara to the upper and lower lashes

Cheeks

Blue Brown CheeksApplied Sweet as Cocoa Blush

Lips

Blue Brown LipsApplied MAC Riri Woo Lipstick

Rest of makeup

Smoky EyebrowNYX Eyebrow Gel – Espresso

Face

Blue Brown Face Makeup

  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Cocoa
  • NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
  • Clinique All About Eyes Concealer – Deep Honey

Blue Brown Look

NFL Teams Makeup Look: Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have won a Super Bowl Championship. They won the most recent Super Bowl (XLVII) against the Denver Broncos. The Seattle Seahawks team colors are navy, bright green, and silver

Seahawks Look

Eyeshadow

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  • Indigo – applied to the crease
  • Appletini – applied to the lid
  • Artic Breeze – used as a brow bone highlight

Naked Basics Palette

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  • Naked 2 – used as a blending color
  • Crave – used to darken the outer V

Rest of Eye Makeup

Seahawks Rest of Eye

  • Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
  • Wet n Wild Color Icon Liner Brow & Eye Pencil – Mink Brown
  • Stila Smudge Waterproof Eye Liner (upper and lower lash line) – Navy
  • Sumita Ziba Contrast Eye Pencil (water line) – Lime Green
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (used as a base) – Milk

Cheeks

Seahawks Cheek

  • NYX Blush (used as a contour) – Cocoa
  • NYX Blush – Mocha

Lips

Seahawks LipMAC Viva Glam Lipstick – V

Face

Seahawks Face Makeup

  • NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer – Nutmeg
  • BH Cosmetics Liquid Foundation – Deep Cocoa
  • Clinique All About Eyes Concealer – Deep Honey

Seahawks Look Again