Shakeup Your Makeup

Swatches: Too Faced White Chocolate Chip Pallet

2017-01-26T09:44:00.001-05:00

I had a moment a few weeks ago when Too Faced had a sale and I had a 40% off coupon - so I bought a lot. One of the pallets I was really interested in was the White Chocolate Chip pallet - it is so cute! This is a little pallet, which some people have complained about. Personally, I like the slim design and size, because I can keep it in my purse and use it to touch up through out the day, or as a travel companion when I go on business trips.

Below, with the flash, you get a great look at the colors. There are four mattes, five shimmers, and the black is a matte with some violet/purple glitter. The colors all work very well together, from dramatic to simple looks.

First Impressions: IT Cosmetics New Year, New Confidence In Your Skin Collection - Confidence in a Compact Full Coverage Serum in Light & Fair

2017-01-19T11:40:00.002-05:00

So, I gave the new itCosmetics Confidence in a Compact Full Coverage Serum a whirl this morning...so a before and after for reference. I picked this up as a QVC Today's Special Value last week and it arrived - first impressions after the break!

Nick Chavez Flock It! Root Blaster & FOTD w/ Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Pallet

2017-01-18T10:29:00.000-05:00

I was so excited when the mail came Monday , because I received my QVC order for the Nick Chavez Flock it! Root Blaster. I'm loving all things Nick Chavez recently, and was really looking forward to giving this a try!!

See more after the jump!

Swatches & Review: PUR Cosmetics Trolls by Dreamworks Pallet

2017-01-17T09:23:00.000-05:00

The PUR Cosmetics Trolls Pallet was released on line last week, and being a product of the 80's and growing up with Trolls, not to mention taking my own son to see the movie, I had to. If only for prosperity's sake, here are some pics and my thoughts on the colors! I also uploaded some videos on my IG account (@shakeupyourmakup) so go check it out if you aren't a follower!

More after the jump!

ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip Color "London Fog"

2016-04-04T09:19:00.000-04:00

ColourPop Cosmetics released their Ultra Satin Lip collection several weeks ago, and I picked up a couple of new shades, including this beautiful blue-toned red, called London Fog. The texture on these is very light and not gloppy or sticky at all. I really like semi-matte finish as well. Not shiny like a gloss, and not completely dry/matte like the Ultra Matte Lippies.

FOTD: Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Pallet, LitCosmetics Glitter Junkie, House of Lashes, and Kylie Cosmetics LipKit 22

2016-03-30T11:11:00.000-04:00

Today's look is brought to you by some of my favorite things: Urban Decay's Gwen Stefani pallet, House of Lashes, glitter from LitCosmetics, and the Kylie LipKit in 22.

My LitCosmetics Haul: Magic Dragon, Really Nude, Soul Sister, Abba, Glitter Junkie and Mother Earth

2016-03-29T13:19:00.002-04:00

On St. Patrick's Day, Lit Cosmetics had the most beautiful freebie on orders - the color Magic Dragon. I was so mesmerized by the images on Instagram, I had to pull the trigger on an order, so I went all out! I picked up one of the Lit Kit's with the Water Resistant base, Forever Wear glitter base in Almond, and the colors below. I couldn't be more excited to play with these colors. I already have visions of them on top of liners and with cut creases. I am also looking forward to trying these bases, as I tend to have issues with either watery eyes, or just plain 'ol fall out, so I am hoping between the two, these suckers stay put!

EOTD: Morphe 35D Pallet - Smokey Green and Navy Blue

2016-03-18T09:00:00.000-04:00

Morphe Pallets: 35W, 35O and 35D

2016-03-17T09:33:00.000-04:00

(Morphe 35W)

Several weeks ago I was able to grab some of the Morphe pallets off of their sale. I got three, the 35W (warm), 35O (orange) and 35D (dark) pallets and they are just beautiful! The pigmentation on these pallets is over the top, the colors are very blendable and creamy. The mattes don't tug, and the metallics/frosts don't fall out. I couldn't be happier and find myself using the pallets daily.

Feel free to click any of the pictures for a larger view. What is your favorite Morphe pallet?

(Morphe 35O)

(Morphe 35D)

Swatches: Tarte Make Them Stare Set of 5 Amazonian Clay Waterproof Eyeshadow Sticks

2016-02-29T10:34:00.000-05:00

What is it: A set of five dazzling, waterproof shadow sticks from tarte that are infused with Amazonian clay.

Who is it for: Anyone who wants an enchanting stare this holiday season with a mix of soft, wearable eye shadow shades.

Why is it different: The creamy, Amazonian-infused shadow sticks are back! These waterproof, velvety-smooth wands glide on like silk and wear like iron. The set offers an array of must-have shades that deliver gorgeous, budge-proof pigment for any occasion. Perfectly packaged in a festive gift box, these ultra-portable and easy-to-apply cream shadows make a dazzling gift for any girl who's dashing through her day.

How do I use it: Apply each shade directly to your lid. Then, using your fingertip or a shadow brush, gently blend up toward the crease. For a more dramatic look, gently smudge along the lower lash line.

From tarte.

Includes:

0.058-oz Amazonian Clay Shadow Wand in Copper, a shimmering copper shade
0.058-oz Amazonian Clay Shadow Wand in Sugar Plum, a shimmering plum shade
0.058-oz Amazonian Clay Shadow Wand in Champagne Pearl, a shimmering champagne shade
0.058-oz Amazonian Clay Shadow Wand in Smoky Topaz, a creamy taupe shade
0.058-oz Amazonian Clay Shadow Wand in Sage, a shimmering olive green shade

If you are an eyeshadow crayon lover, these are absolutely fantastic! The colors are very pigmented, very blendable, and once set, do not budge. I love using these on my lower lashline, which tends to carry my eyeliner all over my face :( Not with these though!

My go to shade has been the Sage and the Champagne Pearl (two colors on the right). The Champagne is a great highlighter, and also helps brighten the eyes, eyebrows, and even as a highlight for your blush.

There is a video below which really shows the intensity of these shadows. I absolutely love them!

I purchased this set over the holidays on QVC, but they are no longer available. I did find a similar set on Macy's website for $35, as well as the Tarte website for $9 each.

Bitter Lace Beauty UnBirthday Highlighter and Kylie Lip Kit in Mary Jo

2016-02-27T06:48:00.001-05:00

I love discovering new indie companies and sharing them with you! I was running through Instagram the other day, and stumbled across Bitter Lace Beauty, an adorable Etsy Shop that has a variety of highlighters to choose from. I picked up UnBirthday, which is a gorgeous swirl of turquoise, gold, pink, coral and violet. When brushed on the skin, it is the most beautiful and bright way of turning the lights on your skin. I couldn't be happier with the purchase, and I know I will be going back for more!

I purchased two UnBirthday, one for me, and one for my sister. Look at how different each one is!

Above, the UnBirthday I kept for myself. I absolutely love all of the colors, and look at how illuminating it is! The colors all swirl together beautifully, and make just a gorgeous color on the skin. With precise application, you could grab any of the colors individually to use as an eye-shadow or highlight as well.

Below, UnBirthday on me. Everything I am wearing is broken down below:

Face:

Laura Geller Primer Potion

Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten in Fair

Younique Beachfront Bronzer to contour

Nars Orgasm Blush

Bitter Lace Beauty UnBirthday - highlight

Eyes

Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Pallet: Zone, Serious, Blackout and 1987

Laura Geller Fortifying Lash Primer Mascara - top and bottom lashes

Kiss True Volume Lashes in Ritzy

Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick Weirdo as eyeliner

Lips

LipKit by Kylie in Mary Jo

Olive Smokey FOTD featuring CoverGirl's TruNaked Pallet in Goldens

2016-01-13T09:10:00.000-05:00

As I posted yesterday, I am really enjoying this new CoverGirl TruNaked pallet in Goldens. The colors are just beautiful together, and you can create extremely neutral, to beautiful smokey eyes.

In this look I used the darker side of the pallet to create a smokey olive look. In the crease I blended the dark brown (3rd from right) with the darkest shade (far-right). On the lid I used the olive shimmer (4th from right) and also used this on my lower lashline. To highlight I used the satin shade on the far left. This color doesn't have much shimmer, but isn't a true matte. This just brightened and lifted the eye.

Like I've said - a very versatile pallet at a great price! I would love to hear what you think of these new colors from CoverGirl!

FOTD: Covergirl TruNaked Goldens Pallet

2016-01-12T09:38:00.002-05:00

I posted some swatches of the new Cover Girl TruNaked Goldens pallet, and today is a quick FOTD I did using them as well. These are gorgeous, highly compatible and blendable shadows. Like I mentioned in the earlier post, I am blown away by the quality of these, especially when used over a base. CoverGirl was never my "go to" drug store brand for eyeshadows, but I am absolutely loving this pallet and will definitely take a look at the other two available. I also will say, although they are attempting to be a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked pallets, these do have some different colors in the mix, making these a lot of fun to work with!

Below is my quick cut-crease with the pallet. I used the darkest brown for the crease, blended it into the third-from-the-left and blended that into the third-from-the-right for my crease. The lid is the second from the right, and my highlight is the farthest to the right. Gorgeous - a simple and easy way to create a neutral cut crease, and at a drug-store cost!

Lips are the Younique Opulence Lipstick in Stuck Up. Cheeks is the Nars Orgasm blush.

Swatches: CoverGirl TruNaked Golden's Pallet

2016-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

CoverGirl has introduced a new eyeshadow pallet targeting the Urban Decay Naked series. There are three pallets (Goldens, Roses and Nudes). I instantly went towards the Goldens, so I had to buy them to try it out. These retail around $10-$12, depending on where you purchase.

These truly are beautiful. Talk about compatible, shimmer-filled, gorgeousness.

I have tried CoverGirl shadows before only to be disappointed at the texture and pigmentation. Let me just tell you, that is not the case here. These shadows couldn't be more pigmented and blendable. I used the Cinderella eyeshadow primer that is available at Walgreens (this stuff is amazing if you haven't tried it, and only $2.99!)

Swatches are below over the primer. There is also a video to try and capture the sparkle and duochorome of some of the colors. I will also post a couple of FOTD's using these!

Have you picked up any of these pallets? What do you think?

A Quick Look: Laura Geller Italian Garden Volume 2 (Auto Delivery from QVC)

2016-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

I received my next installment of the Laura Geller Italian Garden set came, and it's a beauty! I have a lot of Laura Geller, and I mean alot, but none of the shadows I own are blue. This is an absolutely gorgeous set, and I will swatch them later this week.

(without flash)

(with flash)

FOTD: Younique Beachfront Bronzer, Opulence Lipstick and Lip Pencil in Pouty

2016-01-06T16:02:00.005-05:00

Back in August, Younique had a Kudo's featuring their Beachfront Bronzer, new Opulence Lipstick in Stuck Up, and Precision Pencil (choice of lip or eye). I chose a lip pencil in Pouty.

The Beachfront bronzer is a split bronzer, one side a lighter shade, and the other side a swirled mix of two-three darker colors. Swirled all together it gives a beautiful, non-orange glow to the skin. I actually use the darker shade as a contour and apply the lighter shade as a blush on days I am looking for a more subdued, neutral look.

The lipstick and pencil are below. Opulence lip colors are extremely light in texture, non sticky, but very pigmented. This color in particular is a favorite of mine in the winter months, as it a nice deep shade for my pale skin, without being overly "vampy". The Pouty lip pencil is the perfect compliment to this color too!

A total look below. Honestly, I don't remember what eyeshadows I am wearing, but I can probably dig back through my drawers and figure out which ones they are. I really do love the combination though!

EOTD: Anatastasia Beverly Hills "Self Made" Pallet and Violet Voss "Chocolate Swirl" Glitter

2015-12-31T09:00:00.000-05:00

The neutral shades in this Self Made pallet are just gorgeous. Below I used the following, including some new glitter I picked up from Violet Voss, called "Chocolate Swirl".

For the look I used the following:

Urban Decay Primer Potion - original

ABH Self Made - Hot and Cold - upper crease

ABH Self Made - Spirit Rock - deep crease/outer corner / lower lashline

ABH Self Made - Witchy - lid / lower lashline

ABH Self Made - Treasure - highlight

Violet Voss "Chocolate Swirl" - applied with their Secret Weapon Glitter Adhesive to lid

ELF Precision Liquid Eyeliner - black

Younique 3D Fiber Lash mascara

Can I just say, that Secret Weapon Glitter Adhesive holds ALL DAY LONG?! Love this, and have reinvigorated my love for glitter because I won't have fall out!

Anastasia Beverly Hills "Self Made" Pallet - A closeup and FOTD

2015-12-30T09:24:00.003-05:00

I was so excited to get the Anastasia Beverly Hills "Self Made" Pallet for Christmas - this is one of those I have been looking at each and every time I walk into Sephora, only to walk out without it.

Closeups of each of the colors are below - they are very pigmented and mostly creamy. Even the mattes glide on with ease and don't tug on your skin. I will post a few looks with this over the upcoming days.

Younique Mineral Touch Foundation "Scarlet"

2015-12-28T11:05:00.000-05:00

Liquid foundation and I have a love-hate relationship. I love the coverage I immediately get with it, but by the end of the day it either ends up cakey, in my pores, or smeared on my phone, clothes, etc. This is why I tend to always use my good ol' standby, Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten. Unfortunately, this time of year being winter, I am extremely pale and finding a powder foundation that doesn't leave me looking chalky is a difficult task.

Months ago I fell in love with the Younique 3D Moodstruck mascara, and since then have dabbled in the other products they carry. Over the past few months they have come out with several new offerings: Splurge Cream Shadows (a must try if you haven't already), and the new Mineral Touch Liquid Foundation. As any good salesperson will do, you will see several reviews from presenters themselves, raving about this product. I figured I would give it a try and see what all the reviews were about.

(click the picture to get a larger view)

The foundation comes in large frosted bottle, with a dropper style applicator. Reminds me a lot of the droppers in my argan oils I use on my skin/hair. As a result, a little goes a long way with this product, which took me a while to figure out. In fact, the process for using this particular foundation is very different from others I have tried. I will get to that in a bit.

Below, this is the foundation blended with my finger on the back of my hand. As you can see, I chose a very light shade - in fact, Scarlet is the lightest offering in the lot.

Here is my whole face with the product on. I did not use concealer, as I didn't need to. To apply, take a fluffy brush and apply 5 dots on the brush, like a dice. Blot those dots on the four points of your face - both cheeks, chin and forehead. Then blend. I will do a step by step with this, as it does take some getting used to, but this certainly allowed for the easiest application, with unbelievable coverage. Yes, five dots of foundation covered my entire face!

Now you can either allow this to dry to a matte finish or top it off with your favorite setting powder. I used a quick once-over of Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil and it worked great.

The other thing that I loved about this? I didn't oxidize and turn orange or yellow on me, but instead stayed true to color. The foundation lasts all day, and didn't settle into lines or pores. I have to say, I"m sold simply on the color alone, but everything else is an added bonus!

Younique is available online, and the foundation costs $39. I will say, with as little as you use, this could last you a LONG time!

Swatches: Nonie Creme Colour Prevails Eye Shimmer Powder in Gold and Eye Calligrapher Eyeliner

2015-07-16T11:14:00.000-04:00

Nonie Creme Colour Prevails, a new line I have stumbled upon at Walgreens, is full of color and some of the most unique packaging I've seen recently. I'm a sucker for butterflies, so when I saw the gorgeous colors and butterfly wings across the display piece, I immediately walked over to see what it was for.

A full line of cosmetics, from foundation to nail polish, Colour Prevails is full of shimmer and color that isn't typically seen in the drug store scene. Not only are the colors bold, but the packaging is beautiful too.

I picked up an eyeliner and eyeshadow to try out. Black Eyeliner is a staple in my makeup bag, so I'm always willing to try a new one. The eyeshadow was about as close to true crushed gold as I've seen in a while,

Here is a closeup of the packaging. The "handles" are essentially butterfly wings. At first, I thought this might be cumbersome to work with, but it actually works out quite well!

The eyshadows have a sponge applicator. This makes for easy application, although I did dip my eyeliner brush in there to smudge along my lower lashline. The shadow was quite pigmented, blended very easily, and lasted all day. This color, appropriately named Gold, along with the other eyeshadows are $10 in the Walgreens store and on their website.

The Eye Calligraphy Eyeliner has the same handle, with a super fine tipped applicator. I used this applicator, but actually switched over to dipping my eyeliner brush in the bottle because I prefer to use brushes, not felt/rubber tipped applicators for my eyeliner. There are several colors available (see below) and these run for $9 at Walgreens.

Swatches below - as you can see, the eyeliner applicator truly gets a thin, smooth line with one dip. I am just weird in that I prefer a brush!

Below is an EOTD using the Gold eyeshadow and the Black eyeliner. Full face as well. The eyeshadow wore all day without any issue. I did use it over my UDPP. The eyeliner applied smoothly, but I did start to experience some "chipping" in the corner by the end of the day. I always have this happen with liquid liners, so I do tend to use gel liners more often than not. I will say, though, the smooth and pigmented liquid liner was a breeze to apply!

Have you seen or tried these products yet? I would love to hear your feedback about the rest of the line!

Younique Splurge Cream Eyeshadow in Tenacious - Review and Swatches

2015-07-15T11:53:00.001-04:00

Cream eyeshadows and I have had our differences over the years. Not only do they tend to crease and smear all over, they irritate my eyes beyond belief. With that said, I had read some great reviews about the new Younique Splurge Cream Shadows, and decided to give them a try.

The Splurge eyeshadows come in a glass pot with black lid. Comparable in size to my NYX gel eyeliner pots, but with a larger opening, these fit nicely in your purse for travel.

The product itself is more of a mousse, versus a cream. Very wet and pliable, these shadows glide on effortlessly. Use a little for a washed look, or a lot for an intense/dramatic look. Although there are brushes available, I tend to use my finger to apply cream shadows (similar to the Color Pop eyeshadows previously swatched). This gives me more blendability and maneuverability with the product on my lids.

Look at how gorgeous this color is! A rich, deep golden brown. There is quite a bit of shimmer, but like I said, how "bold" this is on your lids is all a matter of application.

Heavy handed swatch below. This would be a gorgeous eyeliner - on my list of ways to try this!

Below is a quick video so you can see the shimmer and color. This color is stunning. A gorgeous antique golden brown. Just enough gold to make this really pop on the lid, and the undertone shade is quite nice on many skin tones.

Overall, this has been one of the best cream shadows for me. Not only does it stay put - lasts all day long - it doesn't crease, smear, smudge or more importantly irritate my eyes. Absolutely an A in my book. The price is a little high, although you do get a lot of product and should last quite some time!

You can order this now through the Younique page here.

EOTD: ColourPop Cosmetics Super Shock Eyeshadow in So Quiche

2015-02-05T10:46:00.000-05:00

ColourPop are my new found go-to eyeshadows. I posted swatches of I *Heart* This a couple of weeks ago, and today I am bringing you So Quiche. This color is unbelievably complex, and unfortunately very difficult for me to capture in a picture. The base is a rich taupe with golden olive undertones. Depending on the light, you capture taupe, and then it shifts to olive and gold. On top of that, there is this gorgeous multichrome glitter, which changes from pinks, purples, greens and golds. On me, the purples really show up, which contrasts the golden/olives of the actual base of the shadow. I absolutely love this color. It creates the most beautiful smokey eye, works beautifully on my lower lashline to add depth to the look, and lasts all day. Like the other ColourPop shadows, I used my finger to apply and blended out with a synthetic brush.

A closeup of the shadow, and multiple closeups of this on are below. I am in love!

Swatches: Color Workshop Kajal & Lash Set

2015-01-22T12:52:00.002-05:00

After the holidays are over...now that's when you really can get a good bargain. Take this Color Workshop Kajal & Lash set from Walgreens. Regular price, $5...but after Christmas, I found this guy 75% off, meaning it was $1.25! Now, that is $1.25 for not one, but four Kajal eyeliners and a mascara (which immediately went into the trash as it did nothing for my lashes).

The liners, though, where a different story. I have to say I wasn't sure what to expect - probably chalky, brittle and non-pigmented. These kajals were anything but - instead they were smooth. Creamy. Long lasting. And VERY pigmented. So pigmented, in fact, that the colors on my swatch did not come off after I washed my hands, or showered, or washed my hands again. Particularly the blue. But, a little makeup remover did the trick! Also, they stayed put on my eyes. No tears, not smudging in the corner....and no irritation. For the price, I couldn't be happier with these four colors!

The other bonus - colors other than black!

Did any of you get lucky enough to grab these before, or after, the holidays?

Swatches of Milani's Constellation Gel Eyeliners

2015-01-20T12:00:00.002-05:00

(Milani Constellation Gel Eyeliner: Enchanted Lapis)

Milani is one of my favorite drugstore brands - not only are their "everyday" items staples in my makeup bag, but the Limited Edition offerings that are introduced into the market are always unique, typically quite beautiful, and tend to become something I want to become part of their core line. The Milani Constellation Gel Eyeliners are no exception.

Unfortunately, I was not able to find these in my local Wags or CVS (both displays were sold out), but I did stumble upon someone who had them up for purchase on Instagram, so I grabbed all three. Unfortunately, I have misplaced my picture of the closeup of Enchanted Opal, so please forgive me.

Gel eyeliners are my absolute go-to when it comes to eyeliners. Liquids tend to flake on me, pencils tug and don't last, but gels are my favorite. The three Milani Constellation gel eyeliners are a step away from the basic blacks and browns, as these certainly are multifaceted. Yes, the sparkle you are seeing is a spray-overlay, but the actual liner itself does have some significant complexity and shimmer to it. These are very smooth and creamy. A little does go a long way, too. I also think this is very "smudge" worthy, and could create some really pretty smokey eyes. The lasting power on these were great for me. I did not experience any flaking or the typical "tear" that tends to develop under my outer corners of my eyes from eyeliners.

(Milani Constellation Gel Eyeliner: Enchanted Emerald)

Swatches of these liners are below. From left to right it is: Enchanted Opal, Enchanted Lapis and Enchanted Emerald. Were you able to find these? What did you think?

Swatches: ColourPop Cosmetics SuperShock Eyeshadow in I "Heart" This

2015-01-12T16:11:00.000-05:00

Over Christmas I picked up some ColourPop cosmetics to give as gifts, and of course, had to try them out for myself to see what all of the hype was about. :) If you haven't heard of ColourPop, please do a quick Google Search, YouTube Search, or Instagram #colourpop and filter down on the beauty bloggers. You will immediately see that these are a becoming quite the sensation, and at $5 a pop (no pun intended), I can see why!

The first color I have to show you is called I "Heart" This, which is a pale, almost silvery taupe with iridescent glitter. The texture of this is so creamy, smooth and gel-like. I have been using my finger to apply, and let me just say, this is the easiest and most effortless application for a foil-like finish I have ever come across on any eyeshadow. When you touch it, it's kind of *squishy*, and literally glides onto the lid. Once set, it's set. This sucker won't budge.

Here is a video of it swatched - this was the only way I could think to show how complex and shiny this is!

Below is a FOTD using I "Heart" This - like I said...it's gorgeous!