Friday, March 28, 2014

MakeUPbyKIANI March Favorites Spring Edition



Morphe Brushes 35 Shadow Palette (Dupe for urban Decay’s Electric Palette)
The recent leak of Urban Decay’s Electric Palette brought up the traditional anxiety most MUA’s get when a new product launches.  Will I get it before it sales out?  Luckily, I remembered I purchased the 35B Color Glam Palette from Morphe Brushes while attending the Bonner Brother’s Midwinter Hair Show.  The palette has several shades that are “electric” in hue.  So without personally swatching the Urban Decay palette, I am inclined to create some looks for those of us that want “a pop of color” for  Spring. This palette has several yummy transition shades just right for Spring.  There are at least 18 matte shades and the remaining 17 shadows are shimmery or satin in texture.  I can tell by swatching these, I’m going to be in my studio for hours.  My imagination is popping with possibilities of color combos.  For sure this palette offers limitless options.  The cost during the show was amazing, $12.50 versus the standard $40 and up for a high end brands such as Urban Decay.  So without much more thought, I’m ready to create.  Stay Tuned…
Available for 19.95 USD:
http://www.morphebrushes.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_74&product_id=647

Morphe Blushes in a few words highly pigmented and easy to travel with.  I love having this array of colors in one unit.  It opens the door for creating on all skin types and compliments the new Spring Trendy colors of 2014 like a dream.  The price was very reasonable, but best of all it allows people the opportunity to add blush back into their everyday routine.  I say contour, blush, and highlight! 
Available for 15.95 USD at:
http://www.morphebrushes.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_74&product_id=603

Inglot #77 Gel Liner:  Those of you that follow me know I only like things that work.  I also hate ordering things online but I will have to make an exception for this product.  I was pleasantly surprised to find Inglot at the Bonner Brothers International trade show in February.  I had heard so many great things about it, I was compelled to purchase two; one for me and one for my kit.  After playing with this liner I have no complaints.  I love the intensity, silkiness, wear ability, and mostly ease in application.  Of all the gel liners I have used in the past, this product has reached Holy Grail status for me.
Available for 12.00 USD:

 http://www.beautylish.com/s/inglot-cosmetics-matte-collection-amc-eyeliner-gel-77?gclid=COzi0cHytb0CFYN0Ogod3EYAYQ

Ella Nicole Vivid Dream Lip Gloss:  OMG!!!! I love the wash of color this offers.  It can be worn with or without something underneath.  Looks like a watermelon in full bloom. It’s not sticky or tacky in texture.  With bold eyes or the natural glow this lip gloss is oh so necessary.


http://myellanicole.com/services.html#!/~/category/id=8987268&inview=product28680545&offset=0&sort=normal


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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

MakeUPbyKIANI My Tequila Sunrise w/ Wing Eye




MAC ProLong Wear Concealer NW 25.  I find this concealer to be at it's best if it is applied in stages.  A gradual build of the product by tapping or beating it into previous layers allows it to adhere and dry; this minimizes creasing.  Sometimes I set it with BenNye Fair Setting Power or MAC Mineralized Powder
depending on what my day is like.

MakeUp Forever HD Foundation is one of my all time favorite foundations.  I am in a shade N173.  I apply this foundation with a flattop kabuki brush.  Using a light sweeping motion downward allows the foundation to blend nicely with my concealer and around my eye area it completely transforms my concealer application into a radiant finish.  Photographs very natural but even and extremely light weight.
MAC Strut Brow Pencil:  I love the tip on this applictor.  It's so tiny, brush strokes are easy to build the tail, roof. and foundation of the brow.  If precision is what your missing in your brow application, these brow pencils are amazing.  Strut has a beautiful auburn brown tent as well...love it!

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade:  I have grown to love the consistency of the product.  It did take some getting use to the texture because it is slick like a wax but drys like a powder.   Amazing pigment and all day wear.

Morphe Concealing Palette:  Cute for a beginner to have all the colors needed in one palette, but I found the colors to work better with my finger than a brush.  The warmth from fingers are needed to heat the product up and allow it to transfer.  Several applications were needed which increased application time.

Morphe Brushes 35B palette: Amazing range of colors from 17 matte to 18 shimmery options.  POP of color in one unit!  If the combinations of yellow, pink and purple aren't your thing this palette offers an array of options.  Go to www.morphebrushes.com for more details.

MAC Feline Khol Pencil: Love this liner especially to create a smoky eye.  The only down fall, it has to be sharpened frequently and the only sharpener that works with it is a MAC sharpener.  The others simply destroy the pencil.

Inglot #77 Gel Liner:  New Holy Grail product for me!  Love the intensity of color and easy of application.  A little goes a long way!  The intensity of this liner is essential to create a separation from lash line to lid.  This keeps the look modern and fashion forward without looking clownish.  Must have.

Ardell Spikey Lashes:  Another new Holy Grail product!  I absolutely love the band on these lashes and how individual each cluster looks.  I did cut of the first and last cluster to customize, but they are my new all time favorite lashes!

Ella Nicole Vivid Dream Gloss:  This color of gloss has stolen my heart.  I think it is the perfect compliment to all the new Spring eye looks.  Usually my go to gloss is a shade of nude but this color reminds me of candy on my lips. The texture is not sticky or thick, can be worn alone or as a topper.  It can be purchased by contacting:               she is the owner of the brand.

Until next time, have fun creating every version of you!  XOXO, Kiani

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