Wet N Wild FOTD

I've been hearing good things about the Wet N Wild Color Icon palettes so I decided to try it out, and at only $4.99 you can't lose.

I must say that I am impressed by these palettes, unlike the previous WNW palette that I purchased! The colors are highly pigmented and blend easily. Yes, the packaging is flimsy and there is no mirror, but for 5 bucks I have no real complaints.

Here is a look I created using the Vanity palette. I usually do not do a white highlight color (I almost always use concealer as my highlight color), but I wanted to use every color in the palette. I know its a little sloppy, but it was done in a rush so I could show you guys right away!!

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Palette pic courtesy of Nouveaucheap.blogspot.com








FACE:
MAC Mineralize SatinFinish Foundation
Milani Pressed Powder
Wet N Wild bronzer in Bali Bronze - used as a blush
MAC Shimpagne to highlight

EYES:
ELF primer
MAC Indianwood Paint Pot
WNW Vanity Eyeshadow palette
no mascara

LIPS:
MAC Currant l/l
Milani Buzz Off l/g in 06 Bee Gone
Excuse the dry lips in the last pic
Also the last pic was taken before the face was done...always do eyes first when using colors with alot of fallout. That way you can clean up your face without interrupting the makeup.

Wet N Wild palette

I was drugstore shopping a few weeks ago and came across this Wet N Wild palette.




Wet n Wild Limited Edition Color Icon Soiree Eyeshadow Quads (retail: $4.99 each) – I picked up Sumptuous.






The gold shade is a cream, glitter shadow and the other shades all offer some sort of shimmer/glitter, but nothing overwhelming. First of all, you NEED a PRIMER AND BASE when dealing with these shadows. I used ELF Mineral Eyeshadow primer. I utilized all of the colors in this palette in the look. It turned out ok – the colors are soft, and as you can see, there is some fallout on my face. The colors are pigmented upon application but when you start to blend the color fades. I would recommend a colored base when using this palette.



For me, this palette is not a complete miss, because it is workable. But the problem is – you gotta really WORK. lol. Would you ladies purchase this palette?

Minimal Look using Drugstore Makeup

Hi Beauties!

I've been forbidding myself from buying any makeup because I feel that I have quite enough and I am also trying to save money. With that said, I have put myself on a makeup budget which has forced me to choose wisely! It has also gotten me to fall back in love with drugstore makeup...honestly, I don't think I could ever fall out of love with drugstore makeup :-)

There are some great drugstore makeup gems out there, trust me. Lower end makeup is good for anyone on a budget or anyone who is just starting to get into makeup.

I did VERY minimal look today using all drugstore makeup. I was going for the barely-there-nude-but-bronze look (if that makes any sense). lol!





FACE:
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Anti-Dull Skin Primer
Milani Pressed Powder in Honey Amber - brushed lightly over the face w a fluffy brush
Wet N Wild Bronzer in Bali Bronze ($2.99 from Rite Aid)

EYES:
L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Concealer (used ring finger to blend from lashline to brown and under eye for dark circles)
Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara

LIPS:
Rimmel lipgloss in Seduce

Pinks

I am trying to get away from doing alot of neutral looks, so I have been experimenting with different color options. It's time to try pink!

I am not sure how I feel about this look, but...here it is:
(I tried to crop out my headscarf in the last pic)





Here is what I am wearing ~

FACE:
Revlon ColorStay Foundation in 400 Caramel (just purchased and still testing)
Eve Pearl Dual Salmon Concealer & Treatment
MAC Cream Color Base in Hush to highlight
MAC MSF in By Candlelight applied over Hush
MAC X Rocks blush
ELF Tickled Pink blush

EYES:
UDPP
MAC Cream Color Base in Hush
MAC Pink Bronze pigment on lid
MAC Brash & Bold pigment blended into crease
generic brown in crease
MAC Hush as a highlight
Wet N Wild gel eyeliner in black
Wet N Wild white eyeliner on waterline
LashBlast mascara

LIPS:
NYX l/l in Toast
MAC Viva Glam Gaga