How To Stand Out Using Your Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette

One of the most popular looks on the runway have been using ethereal shimmer shades which done correctly are flattering for both mature and trendy looks. The best source for maintaining this look is by owning a shimmer eye shadow palette.

A shimmer eye shadow palette can be enjoyed in all seasons depending on the techniques employed and keep in mind you do not need to be a makeup artist in order to wear this trend all that is required is a creative bent and the right makeup tools.

As with any eye shadow application shimmer or matte you should first apply an eye primer prior to your makeup, this will provide a smoother surface which will keep your eye shadow from creasing which is especially important when using colors from a shimmer eye shadow palette which tend to not pack enough pigment.  Read more... (735 words, estimated 2:56 mins reading time)

Feel Free To Play Around With Your 180 Eye Shadow Palette

Before the popularity of reality runway and makeup artist focused television shows the only people that purchased palettes were the professional makeup artist that needed cosmetics in multiple shades that could be customized to fit their model clientele.

Now both amateur and guru alike are demanding bigger and better selections geared towards creative coloring and that is where the beauty of a 180 eye shadow palette comes in.

Like many women I have always loved collecting makeup but after the thrill of just hoarding and stashing it away dissipated I wanted to invest in makeup collections and palettes that I could actually use and enjoy.
Once eye shadow palettes began to gain popularity and manufactures starting improving the formulas and made them budget friendly acquiring makeup became fun again.  Read more... (724 words, estimated 2:54 mins reading time)

Chic Yet Cheap Eye Shadow Palettes

These are two words you don’t find often linked together as there was a time when consumers mistakenly were under the impression that for a makeup product to be of any value it had to cost at least a week’s wages. Cheap eye shadow pallets, inexpensive lipsticks and other cosmetics fall under this category. However, with the advent of cosmetics companies vying for the attention from both high end and low end makeup mavens the supply and demand is out there at every price point.

By purchasing cheap eye shadow palettes it does not mean you are compromising on quality. The reason being is that many of the well known branding houses also distribute and manufacture lines under pseudo names to make them available to those who do not have disposable income but still desire to purchase products designed to enhance their beauty.  Read more... (727 words, estimated 2:54 mins reading time)

Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette Means Beauty Enhanced

New collections abound in the world of beauty products and as much fun at it can be to play around with seasonal products when it comes to relying on tried and true classic looks Too Faced cosmetics has you covered.

Long known for their innovative means of making us all looked primed & pore less with their foundation formulas and skin prep products the company has also become known for their romantic eye palette collections.

A Too Faced romantic eye gives you that look of a just rolled out of bed easy elegance that manages to look fabulous and effortless and is a little known celebrity secret to always appearing air brushed.

With the Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette you too can look like you were born gorgeous with this pretty collection of naturally nude shadows created to give you drop dead eyes for any occasion.  Read more... (708 words, estimated 2:50 mins reading time)

Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette Collection Review

The cosmetics giant Too Faced had already made a name for themselves with their sublime amazing face powder foundation which could create the illusion of skin that was primed & pore less especially with the use of their face primer with ingredients guaranteed to prep and pamper the skin.

It was a welcome addition when their new collections were announced with the addition of a smoky eye palette and women all around the globe knew they would be able to master perfect smoky eyes using a Too Faced smoky eye palette.

This company which has built a reputation for providing products at an affordable price point that rivals or exceeds many higher priced brands has garnered reviews for their Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette that has won approval hands down with novice and well known makeup artists.  Read more... (731 words, estimated 2:55 mins reading time)

Calling All Royalty – The Cover Girl Queen Collection

The calling card for this collection makes the proclamation “Every Woman Is A Queen” with its foundation choices and other tools necessary to create a fully realized beauty look for all skin tones in its Cover Girl Queen Collection.

This impressive drugstore powerhouse has enlisted the Queen herself “Latifah” who knows a little bit about posing in front of the camera while presenting a Cover Girl queen image.

It has been both beneficial in the remake of this former rap artist as her career has encompassed that of a full-fledged artist conquering the world of music, modeling and acting jobs from the small to large screen.
The Cover Girl Queen collection has gained popularity and success by teaming up with this artist all while offering cosmetics that are both affordable and consistent with the quality product we have come to expect from the Cover Girl family.  Read more... (708 words, estimated 2:50 mins reading time)

Eye Shadow Designs For The Creative And The Creatively Challenged

Pick up any fashion magazine or slyly check out the Generation X girl or anyone of the numerous prepubescent girls in the most popular music videos and notice their cool eye shadow design. Truthfully some of the looks might be a bit extreme for eye shadow makeup, but you have to admit that there is something quite artistic and beautiful in regards to their eye makeup design.

While the concept of style is personal and individual you can reflect your inner diva when it comes to eye shadow makeup design. Whatever your desire whether it is be boldly different in what you create or simply learn tips and techniques for your own personal eye shadow designs there are numerous resources out there with this article representing just the tip of the beauty iceberg.  Read more... (734 words, estimated 2:56 mins reading time)

CoverGirl Smokey Shadow Blast Takes Off With A Bang

The blogospheres began blowing up the reviews when the word started circulating that the makeup artist of makeup artist Ms. Pat McGrath who happens to be the P&G Global Creative Design Director was creating 6 shades of smoky succulence known as CoverGirl Smokey Shadow Blast.

As is typical in the beauty business sneak previews were made available to a select few beauty bloggers to review and write up in order to titillate every potential CoverGirl smoky shadow customer to try their product created for the smoky eye.

Most reactions veered along the positive “girl smoky shadow blast is the bomb!” to “not sure if this is not a rip off of another eye makeup company” but one thing they could all agree on was the fact that this smoky shadow blast was a great concept.  Read more... (723 words, estimated 2:54 mins reading time)

Smoky Eye Palette Does Not Mean Brown Or Black Only

Typically trends come and go when it comes to women’s fashion and makeup trends however the popularity of the smoky eye does not appear to be waning in the least and fashion forecast predicts that the smoky eye palette is even stronger as we head into what is trendy for fall makeup looks.

Most certainly you can spend anywhere from upwards of $100 to as little as under $6.00 when shopping for your particular smoky eye palette.  In conducting research when contemplating purchasing a smoky eye palette it helps to know the pro’s and con’s of which palette is the better buy.

It all depends first of all on your makeup budget.  In reality the budget palette will do virtually the same job as the more expensive brand however you will find a slight difference in color payoff as the pricier palette will provide colors with more pigment saturation resulting in longer wear without reapplication.  Read more... (850 words, estimated 3:24 mins reading time)

Makeup Pallets Are Essential But Beware Of The Too Good To Be True Sales

One of the best and worst things about owing makeup pallets is the sheer volume of merchandise which can leave even the most experienced makeup artist overwhelmed at the variety in their makeup pallet collection even if their collection is perfect and the makeup kit contains every shade under the sun.

Makeup pallets are packaged in a convenient way with compartments that typically house a beautiful assortment of high quality makeup items ranging from eye shadow, blush and lip gloss. Purchasing makeup pallets is a wise beauty investment as it is cost effective since it typically contains everything you need to create a beautiful look.  Read more... (835 words, estimated 3:20 mins reading time)

Eye Shadow Pallet Colors For Every Occasion Imaginable

The allure of an eye shadow pallet is hard to resist when you consider some of the custom makeup palette names.  Who would not be able to appreciate an eye shadow palette that promises “True Romance”, “Color me Couture” or one of my personal favorites “Summer of Love”

Makeup should be fun and when a cosmetics company also makes bold statements that promise to make us even more beautiful then we already are then we have an obligation to put those claims to the test by purchasing eye shadow makeup to try out.

At least that is what I tell myself each time I pluck down my credit card for such necessities like makeup remover, makeup pencils and false lashes. Nothing is too outrageous or cost too much when it comes to making sure my eyes look their best.  Read more... (734 words, estimated 2:56 mins reading time)