Press SampleAffiliate Links Hey everyone! L'oreal recently revamped their single eyeshadow range and came out with the Colour Riche Monos line. The range consists of fifteen shades promising a smoother finish and better color payoff for less than six dollars a color. I have fourteen out of the fifteen shades. I have the shades Little Beige Dress, Sunset Seine, Cafe Au Lait, Quartz Fume, Mademoiselle Pink, Pain Au Chocolat, Violet Beaute, Noir C'est Noir, Argentic, Grand Bleu, Petit Perle, Green Promenade, Teal Couture, and Meet Me In Paris (pictured below in that order).
Do these live up to their claims of having a smoother payoff and better pigmentation? Feel free to watch the video review or continue reading!
Get your calendar ready for March because soon it'll be time for The Makeup Show LA! The Makeup Show LA is bar none, my favorite makeup event to attend. The Makeup Show is a pros-only event that visits multiple cities throughout the year including NYC, Dallas, Chicago, Orlando, and of course LA! They have also started doing Pop-Up shops which are two day events open to the public that allow you to shop from a variety of makeup brands. If you aren't able to travel to one of the shows, the Pop-Up Shops allow you to shop from the professional brands! You can purchase tickets online here.
In honor of the 10th anniversary, The Makeup Show will be having a gala on March 18th at 7:30 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. The theme is "Femme Fatale", and they will be honoring Susan Cabral-Ebert for her work and dedication to the makeup industry as President of The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild, IATSE Local 706. You'll be able to mix and mingle with your makeup idols while enjoying hors-d’oeuvres, drinking, and dancing. You'll be able to get tickets on TheMakeupShow.com and you can get a discount if you get the gala ticket along with your ticket to The Makeup Show LA.
As it turns out, Alyson (who I've gone to the show with multiple times) also has a list of brands to check out and she and I have pretty much the identical list. Instead of compiling my own list since it's practically the same as Alyson's, I wanted to share tips from James Vincent, who is the Director of Education and Artistry for The Makeup Show. He's compiled a list of upcoming trends for 2016 and products to check out for the trends at The Makeup Show LA and I've added in my personal picks! "The runway and red carpet have given us some new twists on classic trends this season that allow the makeup wearer to make a choice based on individuality which is always exciting!" - James Vincent Trend: Candy Apple Red Lips The classic vintage allure of red lips is timely and timeless and can be worn by anyone, anywhere and anytime. Try combining a bold blue red lipstick with a warmer red gloss for a lip look that is alluring on anyone. Combining the two undertones makes the lip flattering for any face. If you are afraid to try a bold red try staining on the lip in a more sheer application or a gorgeous red gloss. A few of my favorites for lipstick are NARS Audacious Lipsticks, Besame Lipsticks with a vintage inspiration or OCC Makeup Liptar in NSFW. For a gloss Inglot Cosmetics has a wide array of shades. My Personal Picks: NARS Rita, Besame Cherry Red, OCC NSFW Trend: Blue Eyeliner Blue Liner is back and can be a simple way to get a sophisticated fashion look. The traditional cat eye takes in new life in shades of blue and a blue hue will whiten and brighten the eyes and lenghten lashes. Try NARS Eye Paint in Solomon Islands for a waterproof option in an unforgettable turquoise, or for a less dramatic look a blackened blue Liner from Cao Cosmetics or Smashbox works well on everyone. Pair it with a neutral shadow for a natural look or add in a touch of color on the lids for more flair. My Personal Picks: NARS Solomon Islands (I love it!), Smashbox French Navy Trend: Red Eye Shadow Gaga has given everyone the idea to try red shadow, and while it seems unexpected red can be a very flattering look on the eyes when work properly. MAKE UP FOR EVER has both cream and pressed shadows in warm red hues that can be worn across the lid or just as liner. KETT Cosmetics Metals are a beautiful liquid option that look sheer and sophisticated in a warm red shade that you will love. My Personal Picks: Make Up For Ever ME740 , Kett Cosmetics TNT Trend: Black Graphic Liner The new crops of eyeliner pens allow for easy liquid lines with a kitten kick or more dramatic graphic looks. Kat Von D Tattoo Liner has a perfectly precise tip for everyday or more adventurous lines. MAKE UP FOR EVER and NARS have waterproof options and for those on a budget Mustaev and Crown Brush offer black liquid pens that allow anyone to try the look. Of you are not comfortable with creating the perfect Liner look use a soft taupe shadow or pencil to perfect your shape and trace back over it with black. It will give you a great guide and offer more dimension to elevate a liner look. My Personal Picks: Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, MUFE Aqua Eyes, NARS Via Veneto Trend: Metallic Eyes Mined metals like copper, bronze and gold give anyone a look that is great for summer and right into fall. Melanie Mills Hollywood Rose Gold is an unexpected take on this trend that is unforgettable. Kat Von D and MAKE UP FOR EVER metal powders are a great addtliton to any makeup kit.
Hopefully you found the tips on upcoming trends for 2016 helpful! I hope to see you there at The Makeup Show LA! Disclaimer: The links in this post are affiliate links which provide me a commission based off your use of the link when you're making a purchase!
Press Sample Hey everyone! Today I have a swatch and review of the Ofra Cosmetics Highlighter that they did in collaboration with the women behind the Dupethat Instagram. They collaborated and launched two shades, You Glow Girl and You Dew You (the shade I got). I was super happy to get You Dew You, which looks up my alley as a shade to wear to get out of the wintery blues.
Press Sample Hey everyone! Today I'm reviewing the Luxie Beauty Precision Face Brushes that just launched on their website. I had the pleasure of checking the brand out at Generation Beauty and receiving a set of the Precision Brushes at the show. I remember seeing the line on Instagram and being absolutely entranced by the pink handles and rose gold ferrules. It's a brush line you want to display on your vanity. The brush line is vegan/cruelty free, uses only synthetic bristles, and the brushes are coated in an antibacterial solution.
Feel free to listen to my review or read it below!:
