e.l.f Disney Good vs. Evil Beauty Book- BLOGTOBER OCTOBER 7, 2014

With the re-release of Sleeping Beauty on DVD today (before it goes into the Disney vault) I thought it was only fitting to do this review 

Disney Good vs. Evil
$9.99 @ Walgreens (Exclusively and for a limited time! NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE)

PACKAGING:

-Comes in a cardboard material shaped like a book. The inside is composed of a soft foam (holds the products).

-The cover is Aurora & Malificent

-Contains 12 Eyeshadows (6 neutral shadows called Day Beauty & 6 colorful shadows called Nigh Villain), 2 lip colors, & 1 "brightening" black eyeliner.

-The Beauty Book also contains instructions on how to create the Day and Night looks

- There is a clear plastic that covers and protects the eyeshadows, it does get in the way when your are trying to get to the shadows. It can be removed by cutting it off from the palette.

-The packaging for both the lip products and eyeliner are very fragile. The caps on these products were very loose especially the liner.

FORMULATION:

Eyeshadows:

e.l.f (aka www.eyeslipsface.com) is known for their very inexpensive makeup (everything is usually under $20). From their dollar eyeshadows. blushes, and so forth e.l.f has created an empire that allows women and men to look great w/o breaking the bank. 

e.l.f usually launches a couple of these Disney Beauty Books every year. Aside from Sleeping Beauty this year they also launched Ariel and Snow White themed products.

The eyeshadows in this Sleeping Beauty Beauty Book definitely depict the characters very well. The texture is very soft and smooth. The pigmentation varies among the shadows and a primer is definitely recommended. TIP: Layer the shadows on by thin layers to build the color. Do keep in mind that in order for e.l.f to keep their prices down, not everything is going to be great quality. The colors Briar Rose and Evil Fairy are the worst ones out of all the shadows. Both lack a great deal of pigmentation. Briar rose is very powdery and Evil Fairy for some reason is very streaky.

The wear time was actually very surprising. They lasted for about 5-6 hours with a primer and about 2-3 hours w/o a primer. They did crease a bit but nothing too dramatic. When I did swatches on the Night Villain shadows the shadows took a great deal of scrubbing to come off (no primer underneath).

Top Row:
Sunlight- Matte beige
Innocence- Shimmery Sand
Briar Rose- Rose w/a satin finish

Bottom Row:
Sunbeam- Golden brown w/a satin finish
Forest Beauty- Dark cocoa brown w/a hint of shimmer
Woodland- Dark brown w/a satin-matte finish

Top Row:
Sorcery- Shimmery gray/taupe
Magic Spell- Teal w/a satin finish
Evil Fairy- Matte violet purple

Bottom Row:
Hedge of Thorns- Dark Gray w/a satin finish
Green Flames- Shimmery hunter green
Black Magic- Semi matte black

Lip colors:

The lip products featured in this Beauty Book are a cross between a gloss and lipstick. The colors are super opaque however they do lose their pigmentation when blended out too much. They are very thick and messy to apply. They are not too drying but can get uncomfortable to wear for longer periods of time. I don't recommend using the doe foot application that comes with it but rather a lip brush instead. 

Left:
True Loves Kiss- Fuchsia red
Right:
Betrayal- Raspberry mauve

Top: True Loves Kiss
Bottom: Betrayal

Left: True Loves Kiss
Right: Betrayal

 Eyeliner:

I was very surprised at how well this liner worked. I am not a huge fan of the pencil liners from e.l.f. They are either too hard or so soft that it makes it impossible to use. 

This particular liner is known as their "brightening" liner. I for one didn't see any brightening effects however it was very pigmented and easy to apply. It is still a bit on the softer side but it smudges and creates a nice smokey effect. You can also just use it as a regular liner or even as a base for the shadows in this Beauty Book. 

Brightening Eyeliner in Wicked

NEW! Stila Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette in Spirit

PACKAGING:

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Comes in a purple box that has a very similar feel as the Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette.

Inside the box other than the palette, there is also a pamphlet that contains 3 looks using the palette perfect for all eye colors.   

Pamphlet

Spirit Palette

The palette itself is a beautiful sleek rose gold packaging. 

FORMULATION:

The Eyes Are The Window collection contains  4 palettes my favorite one out of all 4 is the Spirit palette. It combines the best of neutrals with a touch of color. All the palettes work with every eye color. The Spirit palette is especially beautiful with brown eyes.

Eyeshadows (12 total)

The formulation of these shadows are pretty awesome. I don't always have the best luck with Stila eyeshadows. The texture is smooth and velvety that is pretty easy to work with. There is some fallout especially with the Kitten eyeshadow (swatch below, Stila's #1 best eyeshadow). I do recommend wearing a primer underneath due to the glitter and to prevent fallout and keep your shadows on longer throughout the day. Most of these colors are part of Stila's permanent collection such as Kitten and Chinois.

First row (left going down)
Kitten- Shimmery Champagne
Oasis- Shimmery satin beige
Wheat- Satin sand
Chinois- Matte creamy white

Middle row (going down)
Puppy- Matte light brown
Jezebel- Satin coral copper
Golightly- Satin light coffee brown
State- Satin gray slate

Last row (right, going down)
Pigalle- Satin/matte cranberry
Barefoot- Satin reddish brown
Espresso- Matte gray with brownish undertones
Pewter- Shimmery dark gray 


Where to Purchase:

Ulta (Both online and In-stores)

Sephora (Both online and In-stores)

Stila online 

Retail $49

NEW!!! Tarte Rainforest After Dark: Colored Eye & Cheek Palette

PACKAGING:

The palette comes in a purple box with a gold snake emblemed on it.

The palette itself is made from bamboo and is in the shape of a circle much like the Tarte Aqualillies palette released awhile back. 

The palette contains

-6 colored clay eyeshadows (exclusive shades!)

-Colored clay blush in the color Unleashed

-Colored clay bronzer in Park Ave Princess

-Colored clay highlighter in Champagne 

-A paper pamphlet that teaches you how to do 2 looks using the palette

FORMULATION:

Like most Tarte products, the eyeshadows and face products in this palette are all paraben, mineral oil, phthalates, tricolosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, and gluten free (dermatologist tested/not tested on animals). So basically it doesn't contain any of those bad chemicals that we see in most cosmetics today.

The eyeshadows are all really soft and easy to work with and last a long time due to the clay that it contains. However in terms of pigmentation, the lighter colors don't show up as well as the darker colors. This is quite common with Tarte eyeshadows.

The highlighter Champagne is extremely pigmented so be very careful and use a light hand.

The blush in the color Unleashed was the disappointment in this palette. Most of the Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes are super pigmented how this one I pretty much had to scrape the palette just to get some color out of it.

The bronzer Park Ave Princess is a decent bronzer. If you have super fair skin you can use it for contouring. For darker skin tones, using it all over or as a blush is better.

From left to right: swatched w/o a primer

Bare (top left)- Light mauve pink (matte)

Make a Mauve (top right)- Mauve with purple undertones (shimmer)

Plum Away With Me (middle left)- Dark plum (shimmer)

Up To No Gold (middle right)- Yellow gold (frosty/satin)

Tan-gled Up in You (bottom left)- Light tan (matte)

Don't Turn a Brown (bottom right)- Dark cool toned brown (matte) 

From left to right:

Highlighter in the color Champagne- A pretty frosty champagne color

Blush in Unleashed- Mauve pink (matte)

Bronzer in Park Ave Princess- Light caramel color (matte)

WHERE TO PURCHASE:

Retails @ $38.00

Tarte Cosmetics 

Sephora (Both in-store & Online)

Ulta (Both in-store & Online)

Summer Skincare Routine

Morning Routine:

Cleanser: Clean & Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser

This stuff is awesome! I been using this particular line for years and it is one of those products I always come back to. There are tiny beads that burst once it hits water and cleans deep not to mention also waking you up in process!

Moisturizer: Simple Protecting SPF 15

Just like the name, this is a simple moisturizer that contains SPF. It is very light weight yet gives just enough moisture to last you throughout the day.

Evening Routine: 

Cleanser: La Roche Posay Brightening Facial Cleanser

A lightweight cleanser that takes off all your makeup and dirt collected throughout the day. It leaves your skin soft and bright. It also has exfoliating properties without the beads like most exfoliators have, so this is great for those of you who have sensitive skin (GREAT FOR AGES).

Moisturizer: Olay Anti- Aging Evening Facial moisturizer

This is actually a product that I stole from my mom and just complete fell in love with it. It is a great evening moisturizer that is light weight yet super nourishing. It also has a nice perfumy scent that lingers so if you are not a fan of scents I wouldn't recommend this. You are also never too young to start using anti-aging products. The secret is prevention. By using products like these at a young age you are slowing down your skin's aging process and who can complain about that?

Eye Cream: L'Oreal Revitalift 

Eye cream is one of those products we tend to take granted and also tend to leave out in our skincare routine. No matter what season it is, it is extremely crucial to use eye cream. It helps with discoloration, under eye bags and circles. The skin under your eye is very fragile and sensitive and one of the first places that can give away a person's age. This particular eye cream is very light on the skin and feels very nice however I haven't noticed too much of a difference so this is one that I would not highly recommend.

Hope you guys enjoyed this post and took away something from it. All the products mentioned above can be purchased from drugstores nationwide! 

Review: Wet n Wild Spring 2014 Collection Color Icon 5 Pan Palettes

Well they are finally here! The Wet n Wild Color Icon 5 pan palettes part of their Spring 2014 Collection (This particular line is not connected with the Fergie Spring Collection). This collection has a total of five 5-pan color icon palettes. I just got 2 of them because the blue palette in this collection is a smaller version of the Blue Me Away palette that is already in the Wet n Wild permanent line and the same goes for the purple one in this collection it is basically a mini version of the Petal Pusher palette. There is also a basic black smokey eye palette but that on is very similar to a trio in the permanent Wet n Wild collection.

The first one I got....

The Naked Truth (395A)

Packaging: Comes in the standard Wet n Wild packaging except instead of 3 colors or 8 like the other palettes in this line these new ones come with 5 shadows. 

Formulation: These palettes are really nice. They have a nice mixture of matte and shimmers which is not like the other palettes in the Wet n Wild line. They are usually all matte or all shimmer. I was slightly disappointed with the pigmentation of this palette. While the texture was very nice, the pigmentation wasn't very consistent. The matte shades are very nicely pigmented but the shimmer shades not so much. The Naked Truth however is still overall a nice palette. Great variety of neutral shades that are awesome for everyday wear for school to work. You can also darken your look for going out at night or just to kick it up a notch. 

The other palette I got...

Art in the Streets (391A)

Packaging: Comes in the standard Wet n Wild packaging except instead of 3 colors or 8 like the other palettes in this line these new ones come with 5 shadows. 

Formulation: This is probably my favorite palette out of the entire collection. First of all can we just admire the insane bright colors this palette has. All of these colors are not only well pigmented but all MATTE. There are very few drugstore brands that make all MATTE palettes especially with insane colors like these. The texture of these shadows are very soft and surprisingly blend able for matte shadows. They are a bit powdery however so make sure you are careful when applying. 

Both of these palettes retail at $3.99 however @ Wal Greens select palettes from the new collection have a dollar off sticker attached to them so in the end you are only paying $2.99! Definitely a bargain you don't want to miss! 

Because these palettes are new products they might be available everywhere just yet. However Wet n Wild prices are fixed (except when it comes to coupons) everywhere available. 

Review: Wet n Wild Spring 2014 Color Icon Eyeshadow Collection

Color Icon Palette in Poster Child (737A)

Packaging: Comes in the standard Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette. Total of 8 eye shadows ranging from pinks, blues, a yellow, an emerald green and a dark grayish black. This is the only new Color Icon Palette for their Spring 2014 Collection.

Formulation: These shadows like the other color icon palettes shadows have a very similar soft texture to them. They apply very smoothly without any creasing. The only issue I have with this palette is that the colors aren't as vibrant compared to the other Wet n Wild Color Icon palettes. However they still give off enough pigmentation to play around in. Definitely a fun palette to look into for the upcoming spring and summer months! 

Overall: 4.5/5

This is a permanent edition to the Wet n Wild line so don't fret if you cannot find it yet. It just started to be released into stores at the moment it may take a bit of time depending where you are for these to come to you.

All Color Icon Palettes from Wet n Wild are $4.99 no matter where you purchase them. Walgreens is the only drugstore I have seen carrying these products as of now.

Best of the best 2013: Beauty Edition EYE PRODUCTS

MAKEUP 

Eyeshadow Primer- 

High End: Lorac Behind the Scenes

Drugstore: Rimmel Exaggerate

Eyeshadow-

High End: Lorac Pro Palette

Drugstore: L'Oreal 12hr Infallible

Liner- 

High End: Marc Jacobs Gel Eyeliner Crayon

Drugstore: Jordana 12hr Liquid Eyeliner Pencil

Mascara-

High End: Tie between Too Faced Better Than Sex & Estee Lauder Sumptuous

Drugstore: Maybelline Lots of Lashes

Brow Products-

High End: Red Earth Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown

Drugstore: Jordana FabuBrow Brow Pencils

TOOLS/BRUSHES

Bare Minerals Synthetic Blending Brush

Sonia Kashuk Eye Brushes

Kevyn Aucoin Lash Curler

Urban Decay Dual Ended Synthetic Brushes

EYE CARE

Eye Cream-

High End: Chanel Sublimage

Drugstore: Tie between Neutrogena Healthy Skin Eye Cream & L'Oreal Revitalift

Eye Makeup Remover-

High End: Lancome Bifacial

Drugstore: Equate Eye Makeup Remover

Best Eye Drops: Refresh Optive