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3 Reasons the Anastasia Sultry Palette Should Be On Your Radar (Review and Swatches)

This year, Anastasia completely blew me away with the new Sultry palette for holiday 2018. I’ve sort of developed a “taste” when it comes to eyeshadow palettes. I try not to purchase every single palette that is released so I’ve become picky to say the least. This new Anastasia palette is so luxurious and holiday appropriate that I think it deserves a spot in everyones makeup collection. Especially if you like shimmer and a little sparkle.

Here I’ve broken my thoughts down into 3 reasons why this beauty should be on your makeup radar…

  1. The Quality: This palette is extremely comparable, quality wise, to the Norvina palette. The shadows are consistently amazing throughout the entire palette. Not one patchy shade and all equally buttery and blendable!

2. The Shimmers: If you love a shimmery, metallic eye you’ll absolutely adore this palette. These shimmer shades are almost wet to the touch and amazingly dazzling on your lids. PERFECT for holiday looks!

3. Variety: You can create so so many different looks with this palette. From cool to neutral to warm, it can be used any way you want. I personally love cool tones but I also enjoy a warmer look. Those warm bronzy shades will be perfect this fall and then you have your cooler tones to take you into winter!

This palette has already launched on the Anastasia Website but will be launching soon at other retailers!

XOXO

 

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Natasha Denona Diamond & Blush Palette Review and Swatches

“A new multidimensional texture palette for cheeks inspired by Natasha’s famous glow system”

Where do I even begin? When I saw that Natasha Denona was releasing her Spring ’18 collection I think my heart actually skipped a beat. After purchasing several of her eyeshadow palettes, I have come to the conclusion that her products simply can’t be beat. There’s so much quality in each of her products and it really shows when you apply them. This was my first “face product” purchase from her and I’m completely blown away.

There are two shades of the Diamond and Blush Palettes. They retail for $89 and are sold on the ND website, Sephora, and Beautylish. I picked up the lighter palette of the two, Darya. The top row of the palette are creams and the bottom row are powders. I’m typically not into cream blushes, bronzers or highlighters but these are a different story. I applied the cream blushes and the highlighter over powder and even then they looked beautiful and seamless. Natasha said she created the creams and the powders in the palette to be layered over one another to create a multidimensional glow. I was skeptical at first because almost every time I tried that technique my blush and highlighter ended up looking cakey and blotchy.

I tried layering with the Glow Cream Base, then the Glow Extreme and then a light sweep of the Diamond Powder. I don’t think my highlight has ever looked that pretty. It was multidimensional and it had the ever so coveted “wet” cheek look.

If you’re into pink blushes, the Duo Glow in this palette is going to be your best friend. It’s the most beautiful pale pink blush I’ve ever used! It has a slight gold sheen but it’s so subtle that it gives the skin a healthy glow.

I wouldn’t recommend this product if it wasn’t 100% worth the price tag. In my opinion, it’s worth it. If you like a blinding highlight, pink blushes, and dewy skin, get ready to fall in love.

XO,

Madeline

 

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3 Reasons You Need the Dose Of Colors The Snuggle Is Real Set

1. Bang for your buck

This set is 100% a steal. The Dose of Colors liquid lipstick formula is definitely worth the $18 price tag . This set retails for $29 and you get three shades! If you’re looking to try out some Dose of Colors products now would be the perfect time!

2. The Color Selection

In the set, you get warm, neutral and cool shades. Let’s Cuddle is a warm beige that will look great on anyone. It’s a fairly light nude, but it doesn’t wash you out. Warm & Fuzzy is a warm/neutral rose shade. This color is the perfect romantic rosy pink! Lazy Daisy is a dusty mauve taupe. This is a very flattering cool toned shade. Mauve lipsticks are perfect for this time of year too!

Let’s Cuddle, Warm & Fuzzy, Lazy Daisy

3. Year Round Appropriate

Although this is a holiday set, each of these shades can be worn all year! Which makes it even more of a deal. These shades will take you from winter to summer! I love when a holiday set can be used outside of the holidays. It kind of seems like a waste of money if the shades are only applicable for a few months out of the year! Of course you can wear any shade whenever you want, but I’m a neutrals girl.

If you’ve been eyeing this set I highly suggest it! I purchased mine on the Ulta website and it’s sold out there. But the Dose of Colors website still has it in stock so get it while you can!

XO,

Madeline