MAC Prep N Prime Highlighter Bright Forecast

For about 3 months I have been following tredayy on Instagram.
I was awestruck by her highlight.
Finally I delved in and purchased MAC Prep N Prime Highlighter Pen in Bright Forecast.
It cost $25 for .12 fluid ounces. OUCH!
It has a brush tip.
I feel a little bit does go a long way.
I had to click this thing like 14 times in order for any product to finally come out!
I store this on it's side as recommended by the MUA online. 
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I corrected my dark under eye circles with an orangey studio fix concealer.
I added a concealer 1 shade lighter than my normal skin tone. I added Bright Forecast and blended it with a damp sponge. I set it with Ben Nye Banana Powder. I added NARS Gold Highlighter from the Foreplay palette with a dual fiber small brush.
I set my entire face with Urban Decay All Nighter spray.









On first the day that I wore this outside, men were going out of their way to greet me.
I'm not promising you will get the same results when you wear this. I'm just warning you.

Do you own this product?
Would you consider purchasing it?
I would definitely purchase it again.

Sorry Albatross We Need a Break - Face Of The Day (FOTD)

Albatross was my favorite facial highlighter! That is until I found my new love, the gold in the NARS Foreplay Palette. My poor Albatross has been archived for a while.
Check out this Face Of The Day

Blackberry Pic - Indirect Sunlight

FACE

Prime - Black Radiance Anti - Shine
Foundation - MUFE HD #177
Highlight - Gold from the NARS Foreplay Palette
Contour - e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder SPICE
Set - MAC Transparent Loose Powder













BROWS

Above Concealer - MAC Studio Finish - NC50
Fill - Maybelline Define A Brow - BROWNEST BROWN
Below Concealer - MAC Studio Finish - NC45

EYES

Under Eye Concealer - Lorac Cover Up C7 & MAC Select Moisture Cover NC45 set with MAC Powder WARM LIGHT
Prime -NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Primer
Base - MAC Paint Pot SOFT OCHRE
Mobile Lid - Light brown from Wet n Wild Vanity Palette (MAC Texture dupe),
Crease - L'Oreal Matte SUEDE BROWN
Deepen Outer V - Dark Brown from Wet n Wild Vanity Palette
Transition - MAC Saddle
Inner Tear Duct & Highlight - L'Oreal HIP Loose Eyeshadow Pigment RESTLESS (applied w/ wet brush)
Under Lashline - Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow - TENACIOUS TEAL set with L'Oreal HiP Duo FLASHY (teal side only)
Tightline & Waterline - Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil ZERO
Top lashline - Winged liner with Wet n Wild H20 Liquid Liner BLACK
Mascara - Maybelline the Colossal GLAM BLACK
Set with Urban Decay ALL NIGHTER Spray

Blackberry Pic - Indirect Sunlight

CHEEKS

Base - L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream TICKLED (Copper)
Powder - NARS TAJ MAHAL

LIPS

Line - NK BROWN
Fill - NARS HONOLULU HONEY
Gloss - Milani 3D DESIGNER LABEL

What is your favorite facial highlighting powder?

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

NARS claims "A lightweight primer that creates a seamless canvas that keeps cream and powder eye color looking brilliant, fresh, and just-applied all day.







This smudge-proof eye shadow base uses a unique polymer and mineral powder blend to get a firm grip on color for long-lasting, gorgeous wear. Fortified with a special deep-sea extract and an antioxidant rice extract, it dries on contact and keeps the delicate eye lid smooth and ready for eye shadow application.

This fragrance-free product is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested."

I agree with their claims!


This is my new holy grail eyeshadow base.
My eyelids are super oily!
This is the only product that I can use that actually keeps the oil at bay, lets eyeshadow adhere and makes colors pop. I have gotten 10 hours of wear without creasing using this product! It is a bit pricey at $24 for just .26oz. I bought mine from the NARS website, however, it is available on Sephora's website as well as drugstore.com. Although the product is white coming out of the tube, it goes on clear. Very little product is needed to achieve favorable results.

It has a doe foot applicator. The packaging is not ideal. Urban Decay listened to it's consumers by making their primer available in a tube. Aside from the high price, I would say this is the only drawback to this product. A little goes a long way and I have not finished the product.


I found it to be compatible with both drugstore and high end eyeshadows. I have used it as a primary base as well as alone just to keep the oil from greasing up my lids while wearing just eyeliner. Yes, I would definitely purchase this product again and highly recommend it to others.

Have you ever tried this product?
What is your Holy Grail eyeshadow base?

NARS - FOREPLAY Blush Palette - REVIEW

Blackberry pic
Full Sunlight

I love NARS Blush! I simply had to purchase this Foreplay palette from my local Sephora.
It retails for $49. Essentially, it is a deconstructed ORGASM palette. ORGASM is their most popular shade of blush. I must say I was at first a bit reluctant to purchase it, as many brown girls have said that it just does not show up on their skin. The idea of a deconstructed palette works for me because I can add more pink or peach to make it pop for my deep skin tone.



Blackberry pic - Swatches

The largest color in the palette is ORGASM, a soft peachy pink with fine gold shimmer.
On my skin, the color is a bit washed out.
I added more peach to amp it up.

There are both a soft blue based pink as well as a peach blush in this palette. Both are matte.
The three blushes in this palette are not available for purchase singularly. However, I suspect that there are other blushes in the NARS line that closely resemble them.

The real appeal for me in this palette is the gold color. While NARS ALBATROSS is my all time favorite highlight, I wanted to try this warmer yellow gold.
Just as I suspected, it is as finely milled as is ALABATROSS.

Blackberry pic

This palette is limited edition. If you are a fan of NARS BLUSH or a beginner who would like to try it, I highly recommend it. I think it would be terrific for travel because of it's compact size.

Have you any plans on purchasing this item?

NARS Outremer e/s & Pretty Blue Feather Earrings

Initially I was going to pass on this e/s until I saw the earrings. $1 US from ethnic beauty supply store.
SCORE!

Nails Of The Day (NOTD) - NARS "O"

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Do you own any NARS Nail Polishes?

NARS Mini Haul

I finally picked up NARS Sheer Glow in Macao.
I wear NC50 in MAC Select SPF.
I ordered from beauty.com
They were running a promo.
I got a free mini bottle of "O" Nail Polish. It came in a cute velvet drawstring bag.
Today, if you order via
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, you get 12% back! Wow!

Swatches Soon.
Do you own any NARS products?

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Gift Haul - Prize From Other Blogger's Give Away

NARS - Single Eyeshadow - Silent Night



Special Thanks to Vixxan!
I won this in a giveaway from her blog.
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Please check it out!
She has giveaways often.

Swatch

Jazzed Up Neutral Eye with BOLD Lips

EYES







Stacked Blush





LIPS
Line Amuse Burgandy
Fill NYX Cabaret
Blot
Gloss L'Oreal HiP Shine Struck Liquid Lip Color INDESTRUCTIBLE

Get The Look Sephora HYPNOTIC SHIMMER

Radiant Eyes & Oh-So-Flushed CheeksThis is an OverTheTop editorial look. I challenged myself to make it more wearable.


Photo Credit: Sephora


Photo Credit: Sephora


Photo Credit: Sephora


What the model's wearing
Korres Primer (Full Size) $28
Benefit One Hot Minute Bronzer $30
SmashBox Halo/Highlighting Perfecting e/s Duo in Buff/Ivy $36
Givenchy Pheonmenize Effect $28

Make Up For Ever Flash Gold $18
metallic gold


Sephora e/s FAME & FORTUNE $12
light green shimmer



NARS the multiple $37
peachy pink shimmer



Stila Kitten Lip Shimmer $22
pink nude



What I used



FACE



Korres Primer (Sample Size) $8
MAC Studio Fix NC42
Revlon Custom Creations #60 Deep, setting 5 (1 pump)
Highlight - e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder LUMINOUS
Contour - L'Oreal HiP Vibrant Shimmering Bronzing Powder GLOWING $3

EYES





Highlight - 2ndary base NK Lip Crayon GOLD $1
Highlight - L'Oreal HiP Pigment VISIONARY $5.50

Mobile Lid - 2ndary base Wet N Wild e/s crayon ENVY $1
Inner 1/3rd - kawaii overdose MINT mineral e/s pigment
Entire Mobile Lid - L'Oreal HiP Pigment STRIVING $5.50

Crease - Milani ANTIQUE GOLD
Transition - NYX OLIVE GREEN

Waterline/Tightline - NK Pencil
Top Lashline - Wet N Wild H20 Liquid Liner Black

Maybelline the COLOSSAL mascara GLAM BLACK
LASHES - Sassi #747 M



CHEEKS






NYX Cream Blush GOLDEN $6
L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream
- ENAMOURED 896 $5
velvet peach
- COQUETTE 202 $5
shimmery pink
NARS Crazed


LIPS





Line
Maybelline Moisture Extreme l/p COCOA $.79

Fill
elf supershine lipgloss $1 each
pink kiss
candelight




Click on hyperlink (highlighted text) to view the video on Sephora

Beauty And The Blog: HOLIDAY GET THE LOOK: HYPNOTIC SHIMMER

NARS 15th Anniversary Ltd Edition Palettes

Everlasting Love (Bold Eye Palette) $75 OUCH

Eyes
Edie
Underworld I
Underworld II
Night Breed

Blush/Bronzer
"O"
South Beach Multiple

Lips
Belle du Jour
Chelsea Girls
Promiscuous
Dolce Vida
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Wild at Heart (Bold Lip Palette) $75 OUCH!

Eyes
Abysinnia
Alhambra
Ashes to Ashes
Pandora

Blush/Bronzer
"O"
South Beach Multiple

Lips
Baby Doll
Red Lizard
Manhunt
Fire Down Below

If you order 1 ltd edition palette the order qualififes for free standard shipping.
If you are able to order both, you qualify for a free upgrade to 2nd day shipping.

to get more info
please go to

http://www.narscosmetics.com

Photo Credits: Nars Cosmetics