NYX Eyeliners

Under a white light
Top: Studio Liner in Extreme Blue
Bottom: Crystal Liner in Crystal Silk

Natural light

Flash

Overall, I'm quite pleased with these eyeliners. The only problems I have with the studio liner is that it takes a bit of time for it to dry and the wand is a bit difficult for me to handle, but other than that I'm extremely satisfied with the pigmentation and the product itself. The crystal liner, I love! It definitely adds a little more 'omph' to your eye makeup and it's not too 'outrageous' for everyday wear. Overall, I like them and would consider repurchasing.

Stila: Stylish in Seoul Palette

As stated in my last post, I purchased one of the Stila palettes in Stylish in Seoul. Originally, I was interested in the Rockin' in Rio; however, the minute I swatched the shadows I was highly underwhelmed so I ended up skipping out on it. I actually tried swatching all the palettes and I have to admit that I was the most impressed with this one. I do believe that the London one may have been good as well from what I remember, but I already have a ton of shadows that were similar to I opted to skip out on that one as well. Now, without further ado...the swatches.

Under a white light
Top: the lip and cheek color, azalea
Bottom (from left to right): palace, dynasty, zen, midnight, and empire

Natural light

Natural light

Admittedly, I do have better shadows than these, however, I do like the palette especially for what I paid. In fact, I actually used it for the majority of August. My favorite shade is probably Zen. Lately, I've been really into the natural 'no makeup' type of look so that color was a perfect all over lid color for me.

I hardly used the lip and cheek color, it was drying on the lips and barely showed up on my cheeks. I had to really layer it on for it to start to make an appearance on my cheeks only to have it disappear in a matter of minutes.

I think that if you're into collecting these palettes by all means purchase it. If you're new to makeup, this could start off as a good palette. However, if you're looking into it expecting to have amazing quality...I would pass on it.

Ulta Haul

About 30 minutes ago, I decided to go pay Ulta a visit. Mainly because I really wanted to try Stila's new travel palettes.

I originally wanted the Rockin in Rio palette, but when I swatched the blue color it came out chalky and had barely any color payoff so that one was an immediate pass. Then, I saw it...the Stylish in Seoul palette. And before anyone says anything, yes, I am biased haha. My love for Korea definitely helped the impulsive buy. Also, to be perfectly honest, I really liked the colors in this particular palette. The shadows are right up my alley. It has a silver taupe, a muted brown, a matte purplish brown color, and pinky champagne colors. Along with a multipurpose lip and cheek color that does seem to look wearable. I do intend to do a full review of this palette with swatches in the near or not-so-near future.

I also picked up some NYX eyeliners: Liquid Crystal Liner in Crystal Silk and Studio Liquid Liner in Extreme Blue. You can also expect reviews for these items as well.

Massive January Haul

This month I went crazy with the spending. I promise next month I'll show more restraint (maybe)! I made my wallet cry like a little b*tch and I'm not even ashamed. Below is just a small preview of what I bought. 

The priciest thing I bought this month was the NARS Danmari palette, which I got 10% off and I don't regret it AT ALL. I love it!

Top row (from left to right):

• Japanese facial mask [Mitsuwa Marketplace]
• NARS duo in Charade [Sephora]
• NARS Danmari palette [Sephora]
• Skinfood tomato whitening toner [Skinfood]

Second row:

• L'oreal infallible shadows in Bronzed Taupe and Sultry Smoke [Ulta]
• Maybelline 24-hour tattoo shadows in Audacious Asphalt and just behind the lipsticks is Bold Gold..I'm such an idiot for covering that [Ulta]
• Skinfood byulsatang eye color [Skinfood]

Third row:

• L'oreal HIP duos in Sassy and Electrified [Ulta]
• Revlon super lustrous lipstick in Primrose (not even gonna lie, I bought this mainly because of The Hunger Games and because one of my favorite beauty gurus, hollyannaeree, loves it) [Target]
• Revlon lip butter in Creamsicle [Target]
• L'oreal colour riche balm in Pink Satin [Ulta]

As far as swatches and reviews go, I'll have those in my January Hits and Misses so please look forward to that. I'm also in the works of getting a new camera so bare with my crappy cellphone pictures for a bit :)