Black + Pink = ....Purple?! It's true with today's EOTD!

So last night in a fit of desperate creativity, I decided to start working on some dramatic eye looks.  Sure, everyone can love a shimmery gold or matte beige but what should you do about that electric hot pink eyeshadow?  I'm on a quest to develop some stunning looks that are definitely not office appropriate.

So, here's a little math lesson for you!  Black + hot pink = purple!  I had first read this on Makeup and Beauty Blog so I finally decided to try it!

Here's what I came up with:

My camera doesn't do it justice but it looked much more dramatic in person.  Here it is with different lighting:

I wish I had step by step instructions to show you what I did, but here's what I used:

Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary palette, Essence pigment in Alice Had a Vision - Again,
and Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Liner in Perversion

I used the following shades:  Junkshow, Blackout, Deep End, Vanilla, and Omen.  (For those keeping track - that's the matte black, hot pink, shimmery purple, turquoise, and shimmery pale yellow.)

I love Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners - they are the most fantastic thing ever invented in the makeup world!

This Essence pigment is so incredibly beautiful and was super cheap - I can't remember how much but I'm pretty sure it was about $3.

You have to love the matte, super-black line that Perversion gives!

Alice Had a Vision - Again with flash

So what did I do?  After applying a primer I applied Blackout all over my lids.  Next, I layered Junkshow on top to create that gorgeous purple.  Then, I lined my lids and waterline with Perversion and used a smudger brush to blend it out.  (I applied Alice Had a Vision - Again over the liner for more drama!)  I used a crease brush to blend Junkshow up to a little bit below my browbone.  Then I used Omen under my eyes and a tiny bit of Deep End on the outer V of my lid.  A tiny bit of Vanilla on the inner corner of my lid plus some Junkshow in the inner corner.  Voila!  Not too difficult!

I love this look and plan to make it even more dramatic next time!

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Cover your blemishes with Essence Coverstick

Today I have another Essence product to show you!  This is the new Coverstick in 01 Matt Sand.  

This product promise a matte finish that "calms the skin."

This comes in a tube like a lipstick.  I like the design because it lends itself to easy spot application.

The plastic tube is thin and feels a bit cheap but...it is cheap, so that isn't anything truly terrible, IMHO.

This product is not super creamy and does tug a bit when applying it to the undereye area.  I feel like this product is better formulated to concealing acnes, pox marks, dark spots, etc. and not concealing dark circles.

I have oily skin under my eyes and this is still quite drying.  If you have dry skin under your eyes, steer clear and save this for covering blemishes.

I will say that this lasts all day and does a fantastic job of covering up my acne scars.  Plus, it's super cheap so having a tube in your stash wouldn't be a bad idea!

This is $2.49 and you can pick it up in Ulta stores or online HERE.  It comes in three different shades.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base is something to love!

The other day I showed you Essence's nail polish but today I'm showing you a new product called I Love Stage.

This is an eyeshadow base with the super budget price of $3.49.  You can find it in Ulta stores but I don't see it on Ulta's website yet.  You can view more details on Essence's website HERE.

This is only available in one color but I think it will work on a wide variety of skin tones because it dries down quite nicely.

This has a doe-foot applicator (my favorite) but dispenses a lot of product.  Just gently dot a bit on each lid and blend in with fingertips.

This isn't my Holy Grail Urban Decay Primer Potion but it's pretty darn good and the price is great!  I noticed slight fading after eight hours.  Of course, it was very, very slight.  Also, I didn't notice any creasing or migrating, so that's great!

You need this!  I have this as my emergency bottle for when I run out of UDPP.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Creamy gray nails with Essence Movie Star

Essence is a lovely German brand that has (thankfully) made its way to America.  You can find Essence products in Ulta stores but unfortunately they never seem to have the full product line.  C'mon Ulta - gimme more!

I've mentioned Essence's lipglosses before but I believe the nail polish is even better!

Today's product is Essence Colour & Go Quick Drying Nail Polish in Movie Star.  The name of this product confuses me...

Gray?  The words "movie star" evoke bright reds, glitters, shimmers, golds, etc. for me.  Not gray.  However, this is an amazing gray and I love having this in my collection!

This is a dark gray cream polish that has a nice, even flow to it.  I don't experience bubbling or pooling.  It settles nicely; however, I believe it's definitely darker on the nail than it is in the bottle.

This is a really nice base for glitters, too.  Silver glitters looks really nice layered on top.

If you don't have any good gray creams in your collection, this might be a nice one to add.  The price is right at only $1.99.  

Unfortunately, Essence has redone their nail polishes and I can't find this one on Ulta's website anymore.  However, the last time I was in Ulta they still had a few of the old bottles on the rack.  If you find this one, pick it up!

Here's a link to Essence's current nail offerings.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Essence Stay With Me doesn't pop

Essence Stay With Me Longlasting Lipgloss

I'm all for cheap thrills when it comes to makeup (and OK, maybe life, too!).  So I couldn't resist picking up two Essence Stay With Me Longlasting Lipglosses at $2.29.  I nabbed a "true red" with 07 Kiss Kiss Kiss and what I call a "Barbie pink" with 04 Trendsetter.  I was a little intimidated to be honest but figured they were worth a shot.  (I picked up a third deep berry color but it is MIA.  I'll swatch it when I find it!)

Essence Stay With Me Longlasting Lipgloss

Top - 04 Trendsetter; Bottom - 07 Kiss Kiss Kiss

 07 Kiss Kiss Kiss

 04 Trendsetter

Let's start by looking at the amazing applicator.  It's round at the base and tip and narrow in the middle.  It works well for people like me who have a fairly large lower lip and small top lip.  You can use the side of the applicator to cover your entire bottom lip easily and use the tip to cover your top lip!  Anyway, I adore the applicator.

And the consistency?  Perfect!  They're not too thin and runny but not too thick and goopy either.  These are my idea of perfect.

  07 Kiss Kiss Kiss

  07 Kiss Kiss Kiss

  04 Trendsetter

  04 Trendsetter

  L- 07 Kiss Kiss Kiss; R - 04 Trendsetter

Don't those swatches look yummy?  They look just juicy!  But unfortunately…

  07 Kiss Kiss Kiss

  07 Kiss Kiss Kiss

  04 Trendsetter

04 Trendsetter

The beautiful swatches just don't carry over to my lips.  They seem to get lost and don't impart much color.  Trendsetter does a better job than Kiss Kiss Kiss, as you can see.

So would I pick them up?  If you're feeling the urge to indulge and don't want to blow the bank I'd go for it.  They are worth it for the brilliant applicator and wonderful consistency.

-K

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