Kat Von D Truth Palette Review

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart."-Kahlil Gibran

So I recently went into my local Sephora and purchased the newest palette that Kat Von D launched. I will  be honest, I have never purchased anything from Kat Von D's makeup collection. Love her tattoo artistry but didn't think I would really like her makeup. Boy was I wrong! I think this palette is just amazing! 

This palette is a limited edition palette. For those who are not familiar with her line, her permanent cosmetics are packaged in a black case and her limited edition are in white. Now onto the design of it. I love the design of the front of the palette. It has vintage keys that of course were designed by Kat Von D herself. I must say that this is what caught my eye and what was inside just convinced me in making this purchase. The Truth palette does come with eight eyeshadows that to me are perfect for Spring & Summer looks. 

Now getting more into the eyeshadows themselves, this palette comes with 8 eye shadows and two double ended brushes. I personally do not like the brushes. They don't really work well for apply and blending the eye shadows but do work well for lip brushes. The eight eye shadows come in different finishes. A few are matte, there is a cream eye shadow, and some shimmer finishes too. In the case the colors look absolutely amazing and look like they are creamy and well pigmented. Another reason I purchased this palette is because I noticed that this eyeshadow palette is perfect for people on the go, which I am always in a hurry so I find it perfect for me. Another observation I had on this palette is that the colors are designed to compliment each other. So this is also a perfect palette for people beginning to experiment with using more then one or two eyeshadows. 

This is a swatch of the first four sets of color. As you can tell they are very pigmented and would look flattering on different skin tones. From left to right the colors are Sugar Skull ( a shimmer beige color), Long Distance ( a shimmer yellow-green), Snake Eyes ( a shimmer lime green), and Finland ( a aqua cream eyeshadow). 

These are the last set of four eyeshadows. These I think will make those gorgeous baby brown eyes pop and give an amazing hint of color to blue & green eyes. Once again they are very pigmented and creamy. From left to right the colors are Prague ( a matte plum color), Galeano ( shimmer lavander), Rehab (shimmer goldent tan), and Sister ( matte peach color). 

Like I said before I am very happy with my first Kat Von D purchase. The colors are very well pigmented and just creamy. They are very easy to blend and do stay true to their color. Over all the colors will complement every skin tone and help you create various romantic and dramatic looks. I would definitely recommend this product and I am looking forward to doing more purchases from the Kat Von D collection. 

Product Info:

Kat Von D Truth Palette- $34 (Sephora) 

My Everyday Neutral Eye

“Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.” -Ralph  Waldo Emerson

(Once again taken at work :D)

Hello! So today I want to show you  my everyday makeup look. It is very simple and I find it to be great for an everyday use. So lets get started :)!

Foundation Routine:

So my personal foundation routine is what really takes me a long time. I don't know why but I enjoy taking my time in prepping my face and applying my foundation. So for my face primer I use two different products (I also enjoy cocktailing products whether its for skin or hair :D). The first primer I use is Benefit Cosmetics, The POREfessional. I love this product since it is a quick fix in minimizing pores instantly. This I specifically use on my nose and cheeks since its where I have noticeable pores. The second primer I use is M.A.C. Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50. This i apply on my entire face, including my nose and cheeks  because I want to have a product with SPF close to my face to protect it. After priming my face I go into applying my foundation. For foundation I use M.A.C. Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation in the color  NC42. I apply this evenly on my entire face with a foundation brush. I currently use Sephora Collection I.T. Foundation Brush. Once I have applied an even layer of foundation on my face I use concealer. I am currently using Amazing Cosmetics, Amazing Concealer in Tan. I love this concealer because it is very effective for any imperfections, scars, and under the eyes and it is very concentrated so a little bit will go a long way. I tend to use my finger to apply it over a concealer brush because the warmth of my finger helps blend the concealer in better and adhere better to my face instead of the brush which sometimes doesn't give you the desired coverage. This pretty much summarizes my current foundation routine. Now onto the eyes.

Eyes:

So after I have applied my foundation I go into prepping my eyelids for my eyeshadow. I currently use Urban Decay Primer Potion. I have found UD primer to be one of the best in keeping eyeshadows on longer, creasless, and I feel like I use less product. I apply the UDPP on my entire eyelid. The base color that I use is UD Eyeshadow in the color Sell Out, which is a pink champagne shimmery shadow. I use my M.A.C. 213 Fluff Brush to apply it. I apply Sell Out over my entire eyelid and brow bone since it works well as a highlight. I dont pack it on since I just want a hint of color and since I will be applying another eyeshadow ever it. Using the same brush I then use UD Eyeshadow in the color YDK, which is a bronze mocha color with golden glitters. I use YDK over my eyelid and for this color I do pack on a little bit so you can actually see the color. For my crease I use UD Eyeshadow in the color Twice Baked, which is a dark brown color with brown shimmers ( I am a big shimmer person :D). I apply this color with my M.A.C. 275 Medium Angled Shading Brush. I love using this angles brush because it makes it a lot easier to get the color in the crease and reduces the amount of blending time. Since Twice Baked is very pigmented I don't have to layer it. Like I said before I apply it at the crease and blend upward to soften the look. To blend a little bit more I use M.A.C. 224 Tapered Blending Brush. Dont over blend because then the colors will mix together and you will not be able to tell the difference in the tones used. 

Eyeliner, Mascara, & Brows:

For my eyeliner I use Bobbi Browns, Long Wear Gel Liner in Black Ink. To apply the gel liner I use Sephora Professional Platinum Angled Eyeliner Brush #23. I find that using an angled liner brush that is also bent is a lot easier to use in applying gel liner, I apply a thin line of gel liner starting in the middle of my top lash line and working my way out and then going to the inner corner and joining both lines. Depending on my mood I will flick out the end or just follow the upper lash line. Next I use my BADGal Liner Waterproof in Extra Black. I love this eyeliner because it is creamy and does stay on for a long time. I use the liner to line my lower waterline and upper waterline. Lining the upper waterline makes your lashes appear fuller. For mascara I use Too Faced Lash Injection in Pitch Black on my upper lashes as well as the lower lashes. Finally I like to fill in my eyebrows to give me a more complete look. To fill my eyebrows I currently  use Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zing in Dark. This little compact comes with wax, setting powder, angled brush, blending brush, tweezers, and of course a mirror. 

Lips, Cheeks, Setting Powder & Setting Spray:

Almost done! For my cheeks I use M.A.C. Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden. I use the bronzer to contour my cheek bone and for a little color. To apply my bronzer I use Bare Escentuals Flawless Radiance Brush. I like using this brush because it has a tapered end which is good for contouring. I blend my bronzer upward because if you blend it downward it can look like you have a beard, which no one wants. Next to add a little more color, I use Flirt! Cosmetics Blush in #15 Oh Please! which is rose color with gold in it. I add this color to the apples of my cheeks, just a little bit goes a long way. Finally to highlight my cheeks I use MIraBella Pure Finish in Illuminate. This gives my cheeks a soft glow. For my lips I use Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Candid, which is a sheer rose color with gold shimmer in it . It gives a beautiful shine and color to the lips. For my setting powder I use M.A.C. Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium Dark and apply it with M.A.C. 134 Large Powder Brush for an even thin application. I use a powder at the end to help control shine since I have combination oily skin and this product really does help. Finally for my setting spray  I use M.A.C. Fix + Spray. 

This is my everyday neutral look! I hope you enjoyed it and if you have any questions, suggestions, or comments feel free to leave me a comment! Thanks and have a wonderful day!!!

Prices & Where to Find them!:

Foundation Routine:

• Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Primer: $28 (Sephora)
• M.A.C. Prep + Prime SPF 50: $30 (M.A.C.)
• M.A.C. Studio Sculpt Foundation SPF 15 in NC42: $29.50 (M.A.C.)
• Sephora Collection I.T. Foundation Brush: $30 (Sephora)
• Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer in Tan: $28 for travel size or $42 for full size (Sephora)

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion: $18 (Sephora)
• UD Eyeshadow in Sell Out: $17 (Sephora)
• UD Eyeshadow in YDK: $17 (Sephora)
• UD Eyeshadow in Twice Baked: $17 (Sephora)
• M.A.C. 213 Fluff Brush: $22.50 (M.A.C.)
• M.A.C. 224 Tapered Blending Brush: $29.00 (M.A.C.)
• M.A.C. 275 Medium Angled Shading Brush: $24.50 (M.A.C.) 

Eyeliner, Mascara, & Brows:

• Bobbi Brown Long Lasting Gel Liner in Black Ink: $21 (Bobbi Brown or Sephora)
• Sephora Professional Platinum Angled Eyeliner Brush #23: $15 (Sephora)
• BADGal Liner Waterproof in Extra Black: $20 (Sephora)
• Too Faced Lash Injection in Pitch Black: $21 (Sephora)
• Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zing in Dark: $30 (Sephora)

Lips, Cheeks, Setting Powder & Setting Spray:

• M.A.C. Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden: $23 (Sephora)
• Bare Escentuals Flawless Radiance Brush: $22 (Sephora or a local Bare Escentuals Store)
• Flirt! Cosmetics Blush in Oh Please!: $12 (Kohl's or Flirtcosmetics.com)
• MiraBella Pure Finish in Illuminate: $36 (Some salons carry it or mirabellabeauty.com)
• Smashbox Lip Enhancers is Candid: $18 (Sephora)
• M.A.C. 134 Large Powder Brush: $52 (M.A.C.)
• M.A.C. Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Medium Dark: $27 (M.A.C.)
• MA.C. Fix +: $19 (M.A.C.)

Cotton Candy Anyone?

Beauty is the promise of happiness.  ~Stendhal

I am a big Katy Perry fan and as a fan I was super excited to find out she is coming  to IDAHO! Omg! I was jumping up and down with excitement and just had to get my hands on a couple of her tickets. Thankfully I was able to get tickets and cant express how lucky and excited I am to have the opportunity to see her in concert! Any who this got me thinking and I decided to do a look inspired by the light up cotton candy she will be having at her concert. If you have twitter and follow her she announced the light up cotton candy.  Any who, this look is inspired by her concert and the light up cotton candy she will be having there! EEEK! Super excited!


P.S. Sorry the lighting sucks in my pictures, took them in a hurry with my cell but I promise lighting will improve.

So I took this picture a few hours after doing the look and well I was also at work...lol. But It was pretty simple and I really liked the fact that it was different and not my normal makeup routine. 

What I used: (Most products will be Urban Decay :D)

First off to prime my eye I used my all time favorite primer, the Urban Decay Primer Potion. A little bit of that primer goes a long way. As as base color I used Sell Out, which is a shimmery pink champagne tone. I applied that over my entire eyelid and up to my brow bone. On my lid I started off with Minx, which is a teal with silver glitters in it. Make sure to pack on the teal color, specially in the inner half of the eyelid. On the outer corner of the eye I applied AC/DC, which is a dark shimmery purple with small blue glitters. Like I mentioned before make sure to pack it on. So far you should have teal in the inner half of your eyelid and the purple on the outer half of the eyelid (I know cotton candy is pink or blue but the purple was a little more brighter then pink). The next step is to blend, blend, blend. Blend until the colors seems to follow into the other. Use circular motions to get the harsh line dividing the colors to look like they gradually change from teal to purple. However,  try not to blend too much because then you will not be able to tell the difference in color and it may look like a muddy color.  To make the look come together apply the same colors on your lower lash line mimicking the makeup on the eyelid. Therefore the inner lower lash line should be teal and the outter half should be purple. Over lap the purple onto the teal so it blends in. For eyeliner I used a black eyeliner. My eyeliner is Benefits BADGal Liner in Black. Just line the upper lash line to make your eyes look a bit bigger, more awake, and open. To make your eyes pop even more I went in and applied Aspen Summit Number 23, which is a shimmery silver white color, in the inner corner on my eye as well as my highlight for my brow bone. This makes your eyes look a little whiter and not only catches light but draws attention to you eyes. Finally for mascara I used Zoom Lash mascara in Zoom Black. I wanted my eyelashes to have more volume and fullness to them as well as a dramatic affect. 

It is an easy and fun look. For the complete and finished look use bronzer or a soft peach color on your cheeks to give you that pop of color and for lips do a soft pink or just gloss. Hope you enjoy it and once again, if you want me to review any specific products or do a specific tutorial let me know. I love feedback!

Prices of Products Used and Where to find them:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion (Sephora) $18
• Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Sell Out shadow (Sephora) $17
• Urban Decay Eyes Shadow in Minx shadow (Sephora) $17 for an individual or $34 for the Vegan Palette.
• Urban Decay Eye Shadow in AC/DC (Sephora)-It was in the Book of Shadows Vol II but great substitutes for it are: Urban Decay Stardust Eye Shadow in Retrograde-$20 or Sephora Collection Mono Eye Shadow in Cardines Pride Number 33-$12
• Sephora Collection Mono Shadow in Aspen Summit Number 23 (Sephora) $12
• Benefit Cosmetics BADGal Liner in Black (Sephora) $20
• Zoom Lash in Zoom Black (MAC) $14

My Passion for Inner Beauty Shining Out

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.  ~Confucius

I will be honest I had no clue what to blog today! No clue what-so-ever, but after a little while of thinking I decided to share with you the story of how this little one came to having such a passion for make up, hair, and skin care.

I have always been surrounded by makeup and major hair and skin care, so it was only normal that I would have a big passion for it, right? I remember being little and practically destroying my aunts and mothers make up. Boy would I get in trouble. Having that makeup in my hands and applying it on myself made me feel like a grown up and beautiful.

Once I started high school I started noticing how others would get treated bad because they werent good looking or beautiful in the eyes of the popular crowd. I remember sitting there thinking that just a touch of lip gloss would make them feel better and look more appealing to those who judged them. Thats when I decided to go into cosmetology school.

The picture above was acutally my first photo shoot. After this I realized that, oh yes, I was so in the correct industry. I really enjoyed doing others hair. Not to mention I enjoyed making people look and feel absolutely gorgeous. I was able to take the most stubborn or picky client and have them leave satisfied and want to come back to me.

So now that I finished school and am a registered cosmetologist I am going to go on to fufilling the 2nd half of  my dream. To attend the Makeup Designory School in California and soon after open my own salon and start my career in beauty.