Make Up For Ever Artist Palette Vol. 1 (Neutral) Swatches

$42 for 0.06 oz each

All shimmer or satin shadows in this palette.

A regular one eyeshadow from Make Up For Ever is 0.07 oz each for about $22, but they also have "buy more, save more" if you get a duo with a palette it's $34 instead of $43, if you get a trio, you also get a palette its's $44 instead of $64

1st Row (left to right): I-528, I-514, ME-512

2nd Row (left to right): S556, D-562, ME-644

3rd Row (left to right): S-102, I-544, D-652

Thoughts:

First of all I am blown away by how easy it is to apply and it's the most blendable and the smoothest eyeshadows I have ever tried. I also own 2 trios that I customized myself and I love the consistency of the formulation on all the Make Up For Ever eyeshadows that I own. These eyeshadows from Make Up For Ever are my favorite so far because they are so easy to work with and they have a great range of color selection. Make Up For Ever is a pro brand and is used in photo shoots, bridals, events like New York Fashion Week, and all other kinds of artistry. You can guarantee you get a really good quality product with great pigmentation, and a little goes a long way. It is pretty pricey but for the quality that you get and for how long it will last it will save you money in the long run, and you do get what you pay for.

All the colors in this palette are available in the regular size pans. I mainly use the lighter colors in the lids or in my tear ducts for highlight using MAC #219 brush, which i also use in my bottom lash line to smudge on some some shadows, it doesn't irritate my eyes. I also apply the medium browns and taupes on my lids or for transition colors, and the darker browns and black I use on my crease. This palette is a steal because you get 9 shades for 0.06 oz each when a regular size shadow is 0.07 oz for $22 each, the regular size are a bit bigger and are a little bit harder to hit pan on. This palette is so travel friendly, the only down side I could say about this palette is doesn't really contain any matte shades. I love that the packaging isn't bulky, but just secure it nicely in your luggage because it has a magnetic closure and I recommend putting a cling wrap around it. 

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Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip Swatches/Thoughts

These Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip are $6 each (.11oz).

They are only available online at colourpop.com

It's free shipping for orders of $30 or more, you can also use the code "kathleenlights" for $5 off.

They also are having a Labor Day Sale.

Spend $40 get $5 off

Spend $60 get $10 off

Spend $80 get $15 off

Spend $100 get $20 off

The shipping/processing took about a week. Colourpop is based in California.

If you are not satisfied with these unfortunately you can't return them or get your money back unless it was damaged or it was the wrong color.

I am not sponsored, paid everything with my own money, and all my opinions are honest and based on my experience.

Nudes/Baby Pinks/Brown

 

Orange/Orange-Reds/Red/Vampy Red

Pink-Purples/Purples

Thoughts/Favorites

The Colourpop Ultra Matte Lips are very runny. It comes with a doe foot applicator. I outline my lips first and fill it in so I don't make a lot of mess. They dry around 15-20 seconds, make sure you also apply a generous amount. As you can see in my swatches, some parts of my skin is showing through. Some colors are more dry and have that chalky feel on the lips, but if you have a really good lip balm it shouldn't be a problem, just reapply the lip balm after a few hours when it starts to feel dry again. I also would exfoliate my lips before applying this because the fine lines and cracks in your lips can really show if your lips are really dry. Even though some of my favorite colors are a bit drying than others, I still love the color and the pigmentation. Once these dry they don't transfer, they last for about 5-8 hours, might fade a little if you ate/drink but it's a no brainer to reapply. The darker colors do stain the lips.

My most worn color is Trap and is one of my favorites. My other favorites are Bumble, Tulle, Limbo, Avenue, LAX, Drive-In, Lychee, and Zipper just because I love pink, browns, vampy reds, and purples. If I didn't have the other colors I wouldn't mind. My least favorites are Pacific, Succulent, Mars, and Solow, just not my taste of colors. Hope you guys enjoy the content this took a lot of thought and my lips were burning after swatching all of them! If you guys have any questions feel free to ask :)

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