Neutral shadows should be staple in every girl's make up kit, in my opinion. But when we are bombarded with a lot of choices, its quite hard to pick that perfect palette that is not overpriced but still does the job well. Alas, the Wet N Wild ColorIcon palette in VANITY!

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This is a great palette and is perhaps my favorite from Wet N Wild (I also have Lust and Greed). The packaging is flimsy but practical. It has 3 matte and 3 shimmery shadows which are perfect to mix and match. The colors are very pigmented and go on very smoothly on the lids. I am in love with the matte shadows because even though they are quite chalky, they blend incredibly easy! I can even use the matte dark brown on my brows. 


Here are some swatches:

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Also, this palette has 6 M.A.C dupes!
Matte Beige: Bisque
Matte Dark Beige:Cork/Wedge
Matte Dark Brown: Embark
Lightish Gold: Nylon
Gold: Gorgeous Gold
Shimmery Brown: Mulch


Very lovely right? Again, the matte colors up close:

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And the shimmery ones:

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If you are starting with make up or just a plain neutral lover, go get this palette because it has everything that you need to create a lovely look. Wet N Wild palettes are being sold at Watson's and at SM Department stores and retail for Php499.


Do you also own this palette? What is your favorite neutral palette? Thoughts?


Until then.


Peace and Love!
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I never came across about this make up line called Beauty UK until I saw this palette sitting on the package that Alesha sent to me. Apparently, it is an inexpensive brand that is available in the UK. Their palettes come in rectangular compact casings with clear lids and house 10 lovely shadows. Each palette comes with a dual ended sponge applicator as well. I have palette number 4 (Earth Child) which is a lovely mix of neutral and smokey shades and I am really enjoying it to bits!

Time to share some pictures!

(too bad, the silvery one got broken in transit)

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All the shades in this palette are very pigmented, buttery and easy to work with. They blend easily without losing the vibrancy of the color and I did not experience any fall out and fading as well. The colors range in this palette is insanely gorgeous and very much wearable too in my opinion. The shades are all shimmery but nothing over the top. The compact is also sleek enough to slip into a handbag making it really travel friendly. The only down side is that these shadows crease without a primer. So make sure to pop them under a good base if you are not a fan of creasing.  

Swatches:

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How I wish that Beauty UK is also available here in the Philippines because for its price (£3.49 including VAT), this brand deserves so much hype! :)


Thoughts?


Until then.


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I craved into the hype and bought some Wet N Wild palettes recently. I love purples and Lust was my first pick because I was incredibly drawn into the lovely shimmery deep purple on the bottom right!


Here are some snapshots:

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This palette is really lovely for its price. It contains 3 matte shadows on the left and 3 shimmery ones on the right. The packaging is nothing spectacular and it came with a small brush and sponge tip applicator (which immediately were thrown in the bin). The shades are quite powdery but are pigmented, soft, creamy and easy to blend. The lighter ones are more chalky but still decent enough to show up on my skin. And since these are loosely pressed, make sure to tap off the excess to minimize fall out. Pop them with a good e/s primer for a more lasting wear and more intense color!


The shades are also quite similar to some Mac shadows. The light beige on the upper left reminds me of Pen N Pink while the pale yellow on the right is quite similar to Vanilla (less the shimmers). The matte aubergine one is a dupe for Fig1 and the steel grey looks like Knight Divine. Also I saw from LVMakeUp's blog how these two colors are comparable to the Nars e/s duo in Eurydice. On the other hand, the darker plum color on the bottom left is a dead on for Shadowy Lady while the shimmery purple is very similar to Beauty Marked and NARS Night Fever.


Swatches:
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This palette really stood by its name. Those gorgeous colors, the amazing texture, and the fantastic blendabilty of the shades are all LUST worthy! 


Wet N Wild palettes are available at Watson's and retail for Php499. I got mine at ebay.ph (for only Php142.50), though. Lovely deal, right? (*wink*)


Thoughts? 


Until then.


Peace and Love!
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To all my lovely subscribers, co bloggers and to every individual out there, have a Merry Merry Christmas!

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My newest Nars palette: 

I have been lemming for this palette ever since I saw its promotional images.   I love how compact it looks (perfect for travelling!) and having Mekong and Eurydice in one palette is a dream come true for me! 

More pictures after the jump!

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SHADE Descriptions:
SWATCHES: 
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L-R: Alhambra I, Mekong, Eurydice I, Pandora I

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L- R: Hungry Heart I, Orgasm

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All the shadows are incredibly pigmented, soft to touch and blend easily. However, I experienced a little fall out with Mekong so make sure to tap your brush to remove excess product. Hungry Heart I is a gorgeous highlighter but if you are not a fan of glitter, this might not work for you. 


Over all, I am in love with this compact and I highly recommend this to anyone. This palette is limited so grab it while you can! :)


Retails for Php3750.


Thoughts? Let me know, ayt?


Until then.


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My Wet N Wild haul came in the mail yesterday and my heart skipped a beat when I unwrapped my package. The palettes are so gorgeous! I got Lust, Greed and Vanity. Scroll down for more pics!

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Released as part of NARS 2010 Fall Collection, Tzarine is a stunning pair of platinum gold with gold and silver reflects (which looks like Mac Bare Study paintpot in powder form) and a steel grey. I'd say this is one of NARS most versatile duo. Pack the champagne color on the lids and smudge the gunmetal grey color along the lash line for a daytime look or smoke it out by bringing the darker color on the outer v. The colors blend easily and I did not experience any fall out. The darker side has sparkles but nothing gigantic or over the top. I also enjoy foiling the grey side for a more solid punch of color on the lids. 

Here are some snapshots for you to lust, lol

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I absolutely love this duo! It is the subtle version of the more popular Nars Rajasthan e/s duo and is worth every penny in my opinion.


Retails for $32/ Php1750 and is a permanent item.

Swatches (applied dry and without a base):

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Thoughts? Let me know by commenting below, ayt?


Until then.


Peace and Love!
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I am currently staying at my grandmom's house. I will be celebrating the holidays here and I'll be back at my place perhaps a few days after Christmas. I was able to bring most of my make up essentials but failed to pack some basic toiletries (dumb me!). So I dropped by at Robinson's and picked up a few things.

St Ives Make Up Remover and Cleanser

Block and White Ultima Whitening Soap

Maxi Peel Facial Cleanser

Purity 40 Square Cotton Pads

GlutaMax Lightening Deodorant and Anti-Perspirant



Essentials Pop-Up Tissue (Pack Of Three)



Bath and Body Works Body Splash in Cucumber Melon


That's all!


Until then.


Peace and Love!
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