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 My poor Albatross has been archived for a while.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
http://www.ebates.com/
, 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.
TheGlamShack
Please check it out!
She has giveaways often.

Swatch

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

L'Oreal HiP MAGNETIC (Metallic Blue) Look/Blue Thread Earrings

BASE
Revlon Line Fantasy Cream Liner INDIGO/NK AutoLiner Pencil NAVY (crease base)

MOBILE LID
L'Oreal HiP (Metallic) MAGNETIC Duo 206 lighter side

OUTER 1/2
Milani BLUE ICE

CREASE
L'Oreal HiP (Metallic) MAGNETIC Duo 206 darker side



BLEND/BRIDGE (into highlight ombre effect)
Jesse's Girl ColorMyWorldBakede/s AQUA blue portion blend/bridge
lighter portion blend/highlight
RANDOM white shimmer highlight
Wild N Crazy e/s AMIES

(Don't freak out about the MANY Liners I have issues w/ my eyes running so I had to do a combo to get the look I wanted)
TOP LID
L'Oreal HiP Liquid Liner TALENTED
Wet N Wild H20 Liquid Liner 883
Wet N Wild i-sparkle 33287
Wet N Wild MegaChrome Liner 151

UNDERLASHLINE
Amuse eyeliner pencil METALLIC BLUE
Jane eyeliner pencil SCUBA

BLUSH
L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Creme ELECTRIFY 876 (dark peach matte)
NARS Powder Blush LOVEJOY


LIPS
Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lip Liner CARAMEL 90 (line & fill)
L'Oreal Glam Shine Dazzling Volumizing Lip Color PRINCESS 829

Luscious Lips: FREE NARS Deluxe Lipgloss Duo Sample

*Sample size is .17oz. While supplies last. Offer expires Thursday, October 8, 2009. Cannot be redeemed for cash, exchanged, or applied to previous purchases. May not combine with other offers. Limited to once per household. Please see site for additional details.

to take advantage of this offer go to

www.beauty.com

NARS Eyeliner Stylo (Waterproof)

Available in 3 shades
Blue Bayou (Teal)
Shiny Black (Nuit Blanches)
Brown (Nabucco)

NEW! Femme Fatale eyes with epic effects. The super-fine precision tip of this liquid eyeliner allows for maximum control during application, ensuring a precise, even line with just one stroke.

The waterproof, quick-drying formula delivers a high dose of pigment for optimum coverage and intense color.
High pigment formula provides optimum coverage and intense color
Long-wearing, quick-dry formula shapes and defines eyes - lasts all day
Super-fine precision tip ensures an even line - thick or thin.

Exclusively available @

www.narscosmetics.com
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Less Expensive Alternative?

Wet N Wild H20 Liquid Liner



$2.99 each
Available in
Black
Black-Brown
Brown
Silvery Gray

I use mine with a stainless steel palette from
Auralinebeauty ($4.00)



& my bent eyeliner brush from Coastal Scents. $2.19

NARS The Immaculate Complexion

Okay ladies. Popular belief is that NARS has fallen short in the foundation department in the past. I am HOPING they will not let me down with the release of these two new products. Each formula comes in 20 different shades. It looks as if they are hoping to accomodate women of all hues. Of course, the website swatches are not what I'm going to rely on for a good match. Looks like I'll have to hit up my local department store to make sure it's PERFECT. After all, $42 is an INVESTMENT, right?



Sheer Matte Foundation $42 (1 Fluid oz)
NEW! A soft matte-finish foundation with sheer, buildable coverage that controls oil and shine throughout the day. Replete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, skin is more luminous, softer and smoother.

Used daily, Sheer Matte Foundation improves skin brightness, radiance and texture. For normal to oily skin types.

Minimizes visible discoloration
Brightens and clarifies overall skin tone
Absorbs oil and controls shine
Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance Free.

Sheer Glow Foundation $42 (1 fluid oz)

NEW! A glowing, satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage. Replete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, skin is hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother. Used daily, Sheer Glow Foundation improves skin brightness, radiance and texture. For normal to dry skin types.

Minimizes visible discoloration
Brightens and clarifies overall skin tone
Improves skin luminosity and radiance
Hydrates for softer and smoother skin
Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance free.

Test results:
• 100% - helps control oil and shine during the day
• 90% - evens out skin tone
• 90% - skin feels soft and smooth
• 84% - skin looks brighter and more radiant

Enjoy complimentary shipping on any new foundation purchase.

for more info go to

http://www.narscosmetics.com
Photo Credit NARS cosmetics

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FOTD

Still working on my blending!

Inspired by these earrings:
A BARGAIN I got from Burlington Coat Factory $3.99


HAIR:
Freetress Equal JENNA 1B


FACE:
Revlon Custom Creations #60/Setting #2
L'Oreal True Match Warm Bronze
MAC Sculpt N Shape WARM LIGHT (dark side only)

e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder #3 & #4
e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder WARM TAN
MAC Transparent Finishing Powder
Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix

EYES:


3in1 makeup pencil pearl (base highlight) not pictured
Absolute ABES34 (highlight)

NYX Serengeti Trio/Shangri-la Yellow




Coastal Scents 88 Palette
DARKEST GREEN

DARKEST PURPLE


e/s lid/crease Swatches


(not pictured)
L'Oreal HiP Liquid Liner SWINGING
L'Oreal Wear Infinite Kohl Liner Ebony
Milani Eye Pencil GREEN GLAMOUR
Maybelline the COLOSSAL mascara GLAM BLACK


CHEEKS:
L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream SPRY

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish SO CEYLON (i need to use this more often!)

NARS Powder Blush TAJ MAHAL



LIPS:

chapped lips! trying to drink more water!

NYX Lip Pencil CHESTNUT (liner)
NK Lip Crayon NUDE (fill) not pictured
NYX L/S ORION
e.l.f. Super Glossy LipShine SPF15 MALT SHAKE


lip swatches:


The eyes were the star of the show today. LOL