Urban Decay Series: Deluxe Shadow Box

Hey everyone! It's time for another Urban Decay palette. Today I have for you, one of my favorite Urban Decay palettes, the Deluxe Shadow Box. It contains almost the entire line of Urban Decay's deluxe shadows.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin - no primer

I love how smooth and pigmented all of these eyeshadows are. This palette would be great for travel because it gives you all the options to create a fun, bright look, a very neutral look, as well as everything in between.

What do you think of this palette? Do you own it? Do you have a favorite shade? Mine is definitely scratch.

 Everyday is an adventure.

Urban Decay Series: Mariposa Palette

Hey Everyone! Its time for another installment of the Urban Decay series. I remember when this came out I had the overwhelming urge to buy this after seeing swatches on temptaila. After seeing her swatches I just had to have it. Unfortunately after purchasing it, I only used it twice. I am not a huge fan of the packaging. First I find it difficult to open. The little nubbins you are supposed to be able to grasp to open, are too small, too round, too smooth. I always have to fight with it to open it. It does looks nice and sleek, but its not practical. Once you open it although it looks nice, there is no mirror. Its not a necessity, but I prefer to have one. While the cardboard looks nice with the print, it seems a bit sloppy. It feels weak and wiggles in the palette.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin - no primer

Rockstar, Gunmetal, Skimp, Infamous, Wreckage

Haight, Money, Mushroom, Spotlight, Limelight

While I do like the colors, the two times I tried to use the palette it turned into a muddy mess on my eyelids. The colors didn't translate well and when I blended them it looked like I got punched in the eye. Now, it is not completely fair to blame the palette as I was not very comfortable with application and blending, I would have to give it another try before I loose all hope. I will say though, that while these shades are nice, some are a bit dark (perfect for fall) I would not recommend this palette to a beginner because it was not easy to use or put shades together to make a decent look at the time. I will have to try to use this palette again some time, now that I am more comfortable, but if it still does not work for me I will probably have to get rid of it.

What do you think of this palette? Do you have it? 

Have you ever had an issue with a product due to experience level? Did you ever try it out again? How did it work for you?

Everyday is an adventure.

Urban Decay Series: Urban Ammo Eye Palette

Here is part two of the Urban Decay series. I like the look of this palette more than the actual shadows. The palette is made of a sturdy cardboard with a flocked design. The design looks great and for some reason, I just love the fuzzy feel.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin no primer

Top - Smog, Mildew, Oil Slick, Last Call, Chopper

Bottom - Maui Wowie, Shattered, Polyester Bride, Grifter, Sin

Smog, Mildew, Oil Slick, Last Call, Chopper

Maui Wowie, Shattered, Polyester Bride, Grifter, Sin

I feel that these colors are nice, and they go well together, but for some reason, it just doesn't tickle my fancy. What do you think of this palette? Do you like any of these colors?

Everyday is an adventure.

Urban Decay Series: Show Pony Palette

Today is the first day of my Urban Decay series. I had this planned before UD announced their move to start selling their products in China (and then changing their mind). I do not want to talk about that issue as everyone has already read enough about it. So I am just going to share some swatches with you and you can decided about how you feel and enjoy the pretties.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin - no primer

Top - Snatch, Mildew, Flash

Bottom - Pain Killer, Smog, Toasted

Snatch, Mildew, Flash

Pain Killer, Smog, Toasted

This is a pretty nice palette. The colors are work well together, and all of the shadows are very pigmented. I would have to say my favorite color from this palette is toasted. It is a wonderful color to use all on its own when you want to wear some sort of makeup but not put much work into it.

What do you think of this palette? Do you have a go to effortless look color?

Everyday is an adventure.

Too Faced Series - Smokey Eye Shadow Collection

Here goes installment number four of the Too Faced series!

Swatches

swatched over bare skin - no primer

Top - (Day) Firefly, Cloves, Up in Smoke

Middle - (Classic) White Lie, Nice Ash, Smokin Hot

Bottom - (Fashion) In a Flash, Smoking Jacket, Smolder

I am somewhat intimidated by this palette. Honestly I have only really used it once, and I was tired and not as confident as I am not with using darker colors. I will definitely have to try it again. I love Smoking Jacket and Smokin Hot. I really think this is a great mix of colors for a sexy smokey eye that would work on most everyone.

What do you think of these colors? Do you like to do a dark smokey eye?

Everyday is an adventure.

Too Faced Series - Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection

This is the second installment of my Too Faced Series. The Natural Eye palette is also full of nudes. The difference between this and the Naked Eye palette is that these colors are much more saturated and some are darker.

Swatches

swatched over bare skin

 

 Top - (Day) Heaven, Velvet Revolver, Sexpresso

Middle -  (Classic) Silk Teddy, Push-Up, Erotica

Bottom - (Fashion) Nude Beach, Honey Pot, Cocoa Puff

This palette has a lot of warm shimmery and glittery shadows. I really love the richness in the colors. I also feel like you would wear any of these shadows combined and always look classy and elegant. I honestly forgot how pretty some of these shadows are. Looking at Erotica in the pan, it doesnt look like much, but swatched here, I think I will start using it more!

 What do you think of this palette? Do you like the colors in this one? Do you own this palette?

Do you think there is such as thing as too many nude-ish palette?

Everyday is an adventure.

Too Faced Series: Naked Eye Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection

Today is a start of a series of Too Faced palettes. I do not have the three newest ones yet, and may only pick up one, if any. I am starting to run out of room in my apartment! I want to share with you the first palette I ever bought from Two Faced. I was on a serious neutral kick, and I had no idea what I was doing with makeup at all. Enter a foolproof palette for beginners: The Naked Eye!

Swatches

swatched over bare skin - no primer

Top -(Day) In The Buff, Pillow Talk, Like A Virgin

Middle - (Classic) Birthday Suit, Satin Sheets, Unmentionables

Bottom - (Fashion) Pink Cheeks, Lap Dance, Stiletto

What is so great about this palette is the versatility as well as ease of use. The shadows are easy to blend and rather pigmented. This makes is easy for someone just learning how to use eyeshadows effectively. Not only are the shadows wonderful, but it comes with three cards that show you simple looks and gives you step by step instructions on how to create the look. Once you are comfortable with these techniques, and shadows, you will probably feel comfortable to mix and match within the palette. Every single color in this palette goes with every other color. It makes for a no brainer, beautiful, fuss-free look. This is also great to travel with as you can do many different looks for many different occasions. The only complaint I have about Too Faced is some of that shadows have very chunky glitter that irritates my eye.

What do you think of this palette? Do you like Too Faced? What was your first product from them?

Do you use the cards enclosed? Or make up your own look?

Everyday is an adventure.