I can't Believe the week is up already! But I am glad its friday :) I have no special plans for the weekend, besides lounging in my pajamas and cuddling with my chunky monkey man, Alan my 3 year old. Today I wanted to share with you this weeks posts and speacial behind the scences stuff of TheMakeupSquid.com
With summer quickly approaching I am getting ready for summer! Summer always means me wearing less foundation and going for a more sun kissed look. When I want to achieve a natural glowing from within look, I always reach for my Beach Bunny from Too Faced. I do not contour with this as it can be a bit to shimery for my taste as a contour shade, but as a all over color look, I love it especially for my skin tone.
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URBAN DECAY is one of my all time favorite makeup brands and they are just getting better and better with every new release. Today I want to share with you some of their products I find needable and wantable.
I cant even explain how bad I am wanting these products! Whats on your urban decay wantable list?
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I Recently acquired the Urban Decay Naked Flush Bronzer/Highlihter/Blush trio during a trip to Ulta Beauty.
I have seen the trio talked about on the interwebs so I had to try it for myself.
First of all I love the packaging! it's so small and cute and it perfect for travel.
I like that the dominant product is the bronzer in this palette, so as the seasons change so can your blush.
The Bronzer
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This bronzer has little to know shimmer and has a build-able quality leaving your bronzing options open.
Great for just defining your face or warming it up, this is a bronzer I will reach for often.
The Highlighter
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This highlighter goes on smooth leaving behind a nice glow to the skin, enhancing and brightening.
I like how it doesn't over power but draws light to the face.
The Blush
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This blush adds a perfect wash of color to the skin bringing forth you, rather than the product itself.
Swatches were applied heavily with finger application for photographic purposes.
As you can see through all three of these products my natural skin tone is still coming through. I like that they don't drown me out and allow me to come through.
The Pros
Small packaging
Good amount of product
Not much shimmer in the bronzer
Buildable color
Not overpowering
Blush is universal
The Cons
None
So to wrap it up I am very happy with this trio and I know I will be using this product often.
The phone rings. I answer knowing its my youngest sister who lives in Manhattan. She tells me she wanted some new makeup and stops by Sephora, which is right around the corner from her. Did I tell you I hate my sister?
She is also the most anti makeup person I know, her beauty stash consists of a bronzer, concealer, eye liner, mascara and a Sephora brush set that came out like 6 years ago. Her lipstick is that Nivea shimmer lip balm thingy and thats it, Period. She keeps all these items in a MAC makeup bag I gave her like 4 years ago, so you get the picture.
"I didn't know what to get in there, so I got this SmashBox kit thing, is that any good"?
First I asked God why he gives people things they themselves will never understand or appreciate LOL!
Then I ask "What does it say"? She tell me its The SmashBox Pro Master Class Palette and I quote "It comes with all these things and I don't know what to do with them".
I tell her not to return it that she holds pure gold in her hands and that I will be there in a few day to show her how to use all those things that seem to be confusing her.
She calls me the next day and tells me that she went back to Sephora and picked up a extra palette for me!!
Did I tell you I love my sister?
So here we are, I present to you
The SmashBox Pro Master Class Palette II
The Casing is a sturdy dull silver patent leather type finish.
Finger prints are a problem and don't really go away even if wiped down.
The Palette Boasts a whopping 28 colors of eye shadows.
4 cream liners, 3 blushes, 3 bronzers and 2 highlights and a get the look card (not Pictured)
The color payoff is amazing, there are wonderful transition colors both dark and light.
There are beautiful sparkly colors perfect for a evening out, with the holidays right around the corner I know this will be my go to palette. Some of the and I mean just about 4 of the 28 don't show up on my skin tone, but these colors are perfect for blending out. I love that the shimmers are not overdone and the mattes are deep and rich. You can literally use this palette a million times and never have the same look twice.
The Blushes are very smooth and go on sheer for a nice wash of color, they compliment your skin rather then over it with a dusty powder, which is something I love in a good blush. The two highlighters are amazing they are truly everything a highlighter should be and will work great with any skin tone.
Blushes
Highlighters
The 4 cream liners are great for bases and liners as well. The colors are Black, Navy, Purple and Gold. The black isn't as dark as I would like but as a base it's perfect. These are very pigmented however they will come off quickly if not set, So I only use them as a base and not a liner.
A little goes a long way with them and I liked that they applied smooth and easy.
These are some of the looks I have created using this amazing palette.
Special Thanks to my sister for purchasing this wonderful Palette for me :)
This Palette Retails for $59.00 ($275 value) at SEPHORA.COM
Hello! Well This is going to be a bit different, Lately I have been on this mission in finding new ways to use old products or use products in a way that the makers of said products did not intend. Why, do you ask? Because I'm a Squid and this is what I do :) Today I am going to be sharing products that I use in the exact opposite way they were intended to be used.
COVER FX: Total Cover Cream Foundation Sephora.com says: What it is: An antioxidant-rich, two-in-one foundation and concealer offering broad spectrum SPF 30 protection with medium to full, buildable coverage. What it does: This foundation provides an all-day radiant finish that nourishes and protects with anti aging benefits. The buildable formula can provide medium to full coverage and offers SPF 30, full UV protection, and all-day wear. This clinically tested product does not contain gluten, mineral oil, or talc.
But that's not what I do with it! I use this guys as a highlighter when I am contouring and highlighting my lovely mug. It goes on nicely and I don't have to use much. It is way lighter then my natural skin tone but blended out it make for a nice concealer/highlighter follow with a face powder of your choice and you are good to go!
BENEFIT COSMETICS: Hello Flawless!' SPF 15
Sephora.com says: What it is: A custom powder cover-up with a natural finish that builds from sheer to full coverage.
What it does: Benefit "Hello Flawless!" SPF 15 is a blendable powder foundation with SPF 15 that goes on beautifully sheer and layers easily for customized coverage. Find your perfect shade and sweep it on with the accompanying brush for a sheer, natural finish; or apply with the sponge for full coverage or spot cover-up.
Now this shade "Nutmeg" is absolutely to dark for me. But! As a contour shade he is perfect. He blends amazingly well. He is a high coverage product so a little goes a long way and he comes is a wide variety to match any skin tones.
I find that using these two products together is just heavenly. I have provided a Video below as a demonstration on how well they work together.
I am using the Airbrush collection brushes from Sephora
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Now I know this product has been around for a while, But is an oldie but a goody!
I use it as a contour shade and I love it! It adds just the right amount shade for contouring and looks very natural for everyday and its matte!
Goes on smooth and lite leaving just a hint of color. its perfect for that quick everyday routine, leaving a flawless natural look to your face. Just Lovely!
Have you tried Prism as a contour? Do you use blush as a bronzer?
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