2/18/14

Smashbox Full Exposure Eyeshadow Palette Review

Eyeshadow palette series

Good morning beauties!!!

Today's post will be one of many, I want to start a new series on my blog where I review all the makeup products I have in my collection. I really like doing reviews for y'all so you know what is worth spending your money on and what's not.

I'm starting the series with the beautiful Full Exposure palette by Smashbox 

This is what the front looks like
the back...
the inside...

Top Row: chocolate brown with golden pearl, deep golden brown with gold pearl, soft gold with gold and silver pearl, light tan with gold and silver pearl, golden wheat with gold pearl, mid-tone slate with silver pearl, rich grey with multicolor and silver pearl.

Bottom Row: warm chocolate brown, mid-tone brown, soft tan, beige, light taupe, dark brown, black.

This palette has 14 beautiful neutral shades, 7 of which are shimmery, glittery material, and 7 that are velvety smooth matte shades. The versatility of the shades and finishes of this palette is perfect, you can create a simple daytime look to a dramatic night time look in no time. I found the shades to be long lasting (I did use a primer), the application was phenomenal and the blendability was ahhh-mazing. It also includes a dual ended brush, the blending end is perfect for applying the matte shades, specifically in the crease and the flat end laid down the shimmer colors like nobody's business.

It also includes an insert which helps you to identify your eye shape and teaches you how to apply the shadows in a specific way to enhance your eye shape. It shows you how to achieve the best day look, best night look, and best defined look. I suggest you really analyze and look at your eyes to identify what your eye shape is before trying out any look, because if you try a different method that doesn't enhance your eye shape it can look a little wonky. My sister tried a look on her eyes one night that did not flatter her eyes and made her small eyes look even smaller.

                                      

S3 and S4 on lid, M3 on crease, S6 and M7 on outer v, M4 on brow bone


I absolutely love this palette because of its versatility, but at $49 it is a hefty price. As I always say, if you're a makeup hoarder and love collecting palettes and have the funds for it then I suggest you pick it up.

I hope you enjoyed my review.
Let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like for me to review.

As always...peace and love.

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xoxo, ♡Marcela♡

2/15/14

Casual Look

Today's fotd, and ootd are pretty casual. This is what you will see me in most of the time. I'm usually in a basic tee or a nice blouse, jeans, and flats. I try to dress up my look with my makeup, hair, and/or accessories. Unless I'm on a date night with my husband, or out on the town with girlfriend's this is what you get from me.

Hope you like it...





FACE
SMASHBOX color correcting primer (green)
BENEFIT Porefessional
Lancome Teinte Idole Ultra 24 H in 230 Buff W
NARS Laguna
NARS Cactus Flower
NARS Albatross
HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim (face)
MAYBELLINE instant age rewind concealer in neutral
MAYBELLINE instant age rewind concealer in light
HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused 
(under eye)
EYES
MAC pp in Soft Ochre on brow bone
NYX jumbo eye pencil in Milk on lid
NARS Narsissist eyeshadow palette
Bellissima e/s on lid
Fez e/s on outer lid
Madrague II e/s on crease
Madrague I e/s on brow bone
MARY KAY eyelash primer
MARY KAY lash love mascara
CLINIQUE bottom lash mascara
MAC wedge e/s and espresso e/s for brows
ANASTASIA brow gel

LIPS
MAC subculture lip liner
MAC Blankety lipstick
NYX mega shine lipgloss in Beige






ACCESSORIES
Forever 21 

SHOES

I am obsessed with my shoes, Tory Burch ballet flats





OUTFIT
Top: Target
Jeans: Express














Hope y'all are having a wonderful and blessed week, Peace and Love


xoxo ♡Marcela♡