ROSY EVERYTHING PICTORIAL (EYES, LIPS N CHEEKS)

So, last week i purchased the Nude by Nature Bloom palette. I was instantly intrigued about the cool toned blush tones, as I'm a total advocate for orange toned eyes. Unfortunantly I was kind of disappointed in this product, both the mattes and shimmers were pretty poorly pigmented, which means I didnt get the look I was REALLY after. Never fear though, the look still goes on.
I also used this colour scheme to pull in one my newest faves- The Jeffree Star velour Liquid Lipstick in Doll Parts. As soon as this sold out last december I was so disappointed and almost cried from happiness when I saw that he was bringing it back!! I also went for a slight ombre bc i rediscovered the Too Faced Melted Lip in Peony (after thinking I lost it for 3 months)


BASE:
Because this was for work, I went with a long lasting combination of the Australis Oh 2 Glow Foundation mixed with the IT cosmetics CC cream- which I'm slowly running out of and crying bc of how expensive it is for freaking CC cream.
-Maybelline Fit me concealer in 15 Fair (under the eyes)
-RCMA Transparent powder to set under the eyes and softly on the cheeks for contour prep

CHEEKS:
-Contour with ashy essence eyebrow powder
-blush- benefit Dallas & Dandelion mixed
-Highlight - Sleek Solstice Palette Hemisphere and subsolar mixed



EYES: As mentioned before I used the Nude by Nature Bloom palette. I've numbered the shades in the picture, so I'll refer to the colours by number.
4 mixed with 6in the crease
5 (sprayed with Mac Fix +)  to the entire lid
10 and 12 in the outer corner and slightly into the crease
4 & 6 again under the eye
12 smudged underneath the lower lash line
-Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
-Essence Gel Eye Pencil in Black for the upper and lower lash line.

LIPS: For lips, I used Jeffree Star's Velour Lipstick in Doll Parts, then I patted Too Faced's Melted lipstick in Peony to make a slight ombre in the centre.






Thank you for reading! I've missed doing these little pictorials
- Chelchea :))))))))

Sleek Highlighting Palette(s) Review

HI!

so for my birthday, my lovely brother brought me two Sleek highlight palettes (i did know he was getting them but it was a nice thought)
As soon as he asked me if they were okay to buy for me, (and i agreed), I researched swatches and reviews and they all seemed positive (yay!) so an honest review.....


THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL! they are so pigmented and shiny and not for the shy.

In the Precious Metals Palette (silver palette), there are three creams and one powdered (shimmer highlight) , and in the Solstice Palette (gold) there are 3 powders (two baked and one shimmer)  and one cream highlighter.





PRECIOUS METALS:

(L-R) Platinum, Royal Gold, Renaissance Gold, Antique Bronze(Powder)

(L-R) Ecliptic(cream), Hemispher, Equinox, Subsolar(Shimmer)

As usual, I'll pull in a little review grid to give my final opinion...

POWDER:

PROS	CONS
Pigmented	Could look ashy on some skin tones
Not powdery	Too vibrant for everyday- not for me tho ;)
Long-lasting	Baked highlighters don’t work well wet

CREAM:

PROS	CONS
Vibrant	Can make some foundations separate
Glossy looking	Not as long-lasting
Perfect for layering	Can leave just glitter after long wear

so overall these are incredibly gorgeous and work in conduction with each other beautifully.

As for purchasing in Australia, they're available online on eBay & Target or just instore at Target

Thank you for readingggggg

- Chelchea