FOTD: Glow

The Rimmel Wake Me Up is becoming better for me day after day, and now that I've been wearing it paired with strategical parts of my face highlighted with the Body Shop's Radiant Highlighter... it has gotten even better. Let's just say that in the morning... I look less than alive. And the combination of these two magical products give me lovely, glowing skin.

The viking even commented saying I looked really healthy, and he never comments on my makeup.

First, I apply a primer, but that's only when I think of it. I often realise whilst applying my foundation that I have skipped primer. I apply the Wake Me Up foundation with my elf powder brush, really buffing it into the skin. Then I take a small dab of the highlighter and apply it to my cheekbones, cupid's bow and the bridge of my nose.

The magical duo

And one last parting shot...

foundation Rimmel Wake Me Up | highlighter The Body Shop Radiant Highlighter

| INGLOT freedom system round lipstick in 09 | Paris Memories liquid liner

FOTD: Purple Haze

Sometimes I wake up in the morning and I just don't feel like my standard black eyeliner and lipstick combo. Like this morning. I wanted some color, to be more specific, purple. I have had MAC's Shadowy Lady in my possession since early December 2011 and have barely used it. What a shame! I adore this color, and it felt great working it into today's eyemakeup.

eyes

MAC Paintpot in Painterly as a primer

Urban Decay e/s in Naked as a crease transition color

MAC e/s Shadowy Lady in the outer corner and into my crease

ELF 100 palette e/s (ligt purple shimmer) in my inner corner

ELF 100 palette e/s (bright magenta) in the centre lid

MAC fluidline in Blacktrack as my eyeliner

same sequence of colors on my lower lashline

Bourjois Volumizer mascara

face

Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation in 100 Ivory

MAC studio sculpt concealer in NC20

GOSH bronzer in 02 Natural Glow

MAC blush in Mocha

lips

2b matte lipstick in 02

FOTD: Pink Nouveau and 60's liner

My very first face of the day, I always feel awkward posting pictures of my face. Or taking pictures of my face, for that instance. But I was so satisfied with this particular look that I felt the need to blog it. It's been my go to look for a while now, with the lipstick color changing every once in a while from pink to red to mauve. Sometimes even a nude color, or no color. But it's usually bright.

I adore bright lipstick. It's so simple, but makes such a difference. The thick liner changes the shape of my eyes ever so slightly, giving them a more cat shaped appearance.

For my skin I used a foundation that has been my favorite for quite some time now. I love the effect and the color it gives my skin. It's the only foundation that doesn't change my skin at all. It doesn't make me break out nor does it make me look dry or oily. It's just perfect. And it should. FOR THAT PRICE!!

What I'm wearing....

FACE

Catrice Prime & Fine foundation primer (review soon!)

Clinique Superbalanced foundation in 03 Ivory

MAC Studio Sculpt in NC20

ELF blush in Pink Passion

EYES

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

HEMA liquid liner

Bourjois Volumizer mascara (review soon!)

Rimmel London soft kohl in black (on my tightline)

NYX jumbo eye pencil in Milk

LIPS

MAC lipstick in Pink Nouveau

This one really does it, right? Oh how I hate staring straight into a camera. But I really needed to show a proper swatch of the lipstick on my actual lips. You can't really see the eyeliner in this one, but it needed to be shown. So...

Oh yeah. I CHANGED MY HAIR COLOR! Not sure if you know. But it's much darker now. I'm really happy with it. I love how it makes me look slightly paler. Looks good with my dark eyes, no?

there is paint everywhere!

About a week ago I ordered from the e.l.f. website for the very first time. And part of that order consisted of this 100 eyeshadow palette which retailed for only €12,00. An absolute bargain! I saw that it held quite an arrangement of bright colors, which are the kind of make-up that I don't already own. And for twelve euros I was more than willing to try it out.

Two overview photos of the pallete. First one is taken with flash and the other in natural light.As you can see the palette is squared off into 100 sections with black plastic separating the colors from each other. I like the packaging, it's sturdy and simple. It doesn't need much more.

The palette has a nice balance between neutral and bright shades and a wide arrangement of different finishes. Ranging from matte to metallic.

Below, you find all the swatches with my final judgement below.

1 through 5

6 through 10

11 through 15

16 through 20

21 through 25

26 through 30

31 through 35

36 through 40

41 through 45

46 through 50

51 through 55

56 through 60

61 through 65

66 through 70

71 through 75

76 through 80

81 through 85

85 through 90

90 through 95

95 through 100

As you can see there is a great difference between the colors, whilst there are quite a few that are amazingly pigmented and have terrific finishes. There are also a few that hardly show up or just look plain bad. In particular the matte ones. The metallic finishes are my favorite. There are so many great purples, blues and greens in this palette. This is exactly why I bought this palette, to expand my range of bright eyeshadows.

I'm really happy with my purchase and I am pretty sure that I'll be using these on a number of looks. I already used three of them in my New Year's Eve make-up tutorial from last night so make sure you check that out.

I recommend this palette if you are looking for a budgetproof way to expand your bright eyeshadow collection and I would leave this one if you are looking for an easy way to start your collection of neutral shades. You are better of spending a bit more on neutral products that you will get to use on a daily basis.

New Year's Eve Budget Make-Up Tutorial

A relatively simple and budget proof make-up tutorial for a New Year's Eve look. Mostly using ELF products or products that are available at a lot of drugstores. An article on the ELF 100 eyeshadow palette will be online soon. I swatched every single one of the colors this afternoon. I have a trashcan full of babywipes to prove it.

Anyway, let me know what you think about the look and if you'll be wearing special make-up for New Year's eve. I'm going to a party in a club with my boyfriend, best friend and a few other friends. I'm so excited for NYE!