EOTD: Glitterry Copper Eye makeup ft NYX, Elf, Clinique and more!

EOTD: Glitterry Copper Eye makeup ft NYX, Elf, Clinique and more!

Hey “BD beauties”!

Today is going to be an EOTD post where I’m going to tell you the products I used to achieve this look. This is a dramatic Arabic look which includes earthy tones, glitter, exaggerated cat eye and lots of kohl! The glitters where part of what I reviewed from born pretty store.

Elf Baked blush in Rich rose Review, Swatches and Photos

Elf Baked blush in Rich rose Review, Swatches and Photos

Hey “BD beauties”!

Feel like it’s been ages since I wrote a review post since I haven’t been trying new products. Today I’m coming with a review of an elf product that looks cute but in terms of performance not so much. Comes in following shades: Peachy cheeky, Pinktastic, Passion pink and rich rose

What does ELF say about this product?

The soft and shimmering color of our Baked Blush creates a natural healthy glow. Baked in an oven, these blushes offer rich pigmentation for a beautiful effect. The long-lasting formula provides a gorgeous, smooth and even application. Infused with active key ingredients Jojoba, Rose, Sunflower, Apricot and Grape to nourish and hydrate the skin. Apply this shimmering color dry for sheer pigmentation, or use a damp brush or sponge for a more vibrant effect.

ELF High Definition Powder in Translucent Review, Swatch and Photos

ELF High Definition Powder in Translucent Review, Swatch and Photos

Hey “BD beauties”!

Today I’m reviewing one of elf cosmetic’s best sellers which is the ELF High definition powder in translucent. The powder was said to be a dupe for the HD powder from makeup forever but unfortunately I do not own that for comparison.

Costs $6 for 8g of product

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What does elf cosmetics say about this product?

The e.l.f. High Definition Powder is a translucent, versatile loose powder that creates a flawless, "soft focus" effect to the skin. Masks fine lines and imperfections for a glowing, radiant complexion. This incredibly soft and invisible powder is ideal for everyday wear, either alone or over your favorite e.l.f. foundation. Our HD Powder is a makeup artist and e.l.f. customer favorite, and at only $6, it can be yours at a fraction of the cost of the competition!

My experience with this product

The elf high definition powder comes in a black plastic tube with a shifter lid and comes in 3 shades translucent, shimmer and corrective yellow. The packaging to be honest is really messy and you will defiantly have product on the rims of the lid etc. the shifter seems to have holes that are just too big, releasing a lot of product.

Elf Essential Lipstick in shade seductive Review, swatches and Photos

Elf Essential Lipstick in shade seductive Review, swatches and Photos

Hey “BD beauties”!

Elf cosmetics is known to be one of the successful budget makeup brands. But whatever you try from them would be a hit or miss which you can’t really determine. Today I’m reviewing the ELF Essential lipstick in shade ‘seductive’.

Cost $1 on the elf website or $1 HERE

What does ELF cosmetics say about this product?

Indulge your lips with long lasting color and shine. The moisture rich formula hydrates, conditions and softens on contact for silky smooth lips. Instantly beautiful, healthy-looking lips designed, formulated and tested by our professional team of makeup artists.

ELF Cosmetics Studio Cream Eyeliner in Black Review, Swatches and Photos

ELF Cosmetics Studio Cream Eyeliner in Black Review, Swatches and Photos

Hey “BD beauties”!

Who doesn't like a dark black eye liner? And wouldn’t like if the product cam cheap on the pocket? Today I’m reviewing an amazing gel eye liner called the Elf cream eyeliner in shade ‘Black’.

Cost $3.99 Buy it HERE

What does ELF cosmetics say about this product?

The cream formula creates smooth lines that are defined and precise. Smudge-proof, budge-proof and water-resistant coverage for all day wear to combat against sweat, tears or rain! Achieve thin or bold lines with ease. Slanted Eyeliner Brush included.

My experience with this product

This product comes in a lot other shades like Metallic olive, copper, gunmetal, purple, coffee, midnight, teal tease, golden and punk purple

Gel liners are very tricky to work with and what looks good swatched will not necessarily look good on the eyes. The elf cream eye liner is a great bargain for quantity and quality alike. The pigmentation is really black and needs only a little product to draw on your line. It’s not the blackest I have ever seen but it’s a great one yet.

EOTD: Pink cut crease makeup/ New years eve look

EOTD: Pink cut crease makeup Tutorial/ New years eve look

Hey “BD beauties”!

Cut crease eye makeup is always been a favorite of mine in the Arabic makeup category but it’s not always that we can find the best colors and techniques to go with it. Many people misunderstand that cut crease makeup is unblended eye shadow. This is a myth!! Cut crease makeup includes a well blended upper crease with only the lower crease being blended well. Today’s EOTD is one such makeup using pinks and bronzes.

EOTD: Pink cut crease makeup/ New years eve look

Tutorial: Bright eye look with pop of mint

Hey “BD beauties”!

Hope your week is going great! It’s been pretty gloomy past few days where I live so liven things up here is a bright eye makeup look with a pop of mint in the lower lash line. Before I get started hope you have all joined me giveaway HERE, where you can win NARS, OPI, NYX etc! You have an option between two wonderful prize packs worth of $60 each.

Let’s get started with the tutorial!

Step 1

Start with priming your lids as usual. I have used Elf eyelid primer here. Using a champagne shade in the inner corners of the eyes and the inner half of the lid.

Step 2

To give a gradient of shade, I have used a magenta shade on the crease with a stiff blending brush you can use any bright shade for this.

Review and swatches: Elf studio brow kit in Dark

Hey “BD beauties”!

Hope your week is going great so far! Today I’m going to review my current brow product which is the elf brow kit in dark. This has definitely replaced my other brow products and have been loving it! Elf is a brand that has shown some great products and this is definitely one of those products.

 What does elf say about this product?

Create brows that are fuller, thicker, and more defined! The pigmented wax defines and shapes brows and the color complementing setting powder keeps them looking arched and perfected. The doubled sided taklon brush has one side to help arch your brows while the other side aids in filling them in. This duo provides lasting color definition for a naturally beautiful look.

My experience with this product

I’m a huge fan of elf products so this particular product was really exciting to try. The brow kit is raved by many beauty bloggers and it sure does work great. The wax in this kit is really great to control unruly hairs as well as provide pigment. The wax doesn’t wear away too quickly as well! to compliment the wax, the powder works perfect alongside. Initially i thought the powder would be too light for my brows but it actually gives the right amount of colour on top of the wax and is also a perfect shade to fill in the beginning of the brow wear your hairs are naturally less.

The dual ended brush is angled on one side and is fluffy on the other. I find that the angled side works really well but the fluffy brush which i believe is for the powder is too fluffy. If you’re in a hurry the tool would work flimsy as it can slip out of your hands easily concerning how tiny the handle is.

April favourites!

Hey “BD beauties”!

First of all sorry for putting up a favourite post after 8 days of this month passed but i just remembered that I gathered my products and took pictures! Anyhow I don’t have a ton this month and all my favourites are beauty related. You can read my March favourites HERE.

1 Clinique all in one colour palette

I got this palette around mid April and been loving it since! What I love the most about this palette are the shadows! They are really pigmented, not chalky and great wear. All shades were neutrals too so that was a plus! I have a detailed review of this palette HERE.

2 Elf liquid liner in black

I featured this in my previous favourites post as well and have been yet loving it! More than the formulation, I love the brush on this product! Review HERE.

3 Elf studio blush in ‘gotta glow’ (highlighter)

I love this product! This is a great highlighter on a budget. A close dupe to NARS Albatross as well. i just reviewed this today and you can check it out HERE.

Huge makeup haul: Maybelline, Elf cosmetics, Loreal, Rimmel london, Revlon, Ardell and many more!

Hey "BD beauties"!

I made a huge order on ebay over a month ago and just got it in the mail! along with it i also got a few samples from a company called gvsavings1 so all together it was a makeup fiesta! Enjoy the pics!

(I'am unable to provide links for the ebay products but the links for the products from gvsavings1 will be linked in the reviews coming soon)

Huge makeup haul: Maybelline, Elf cosmetics, Loreal, Rimmel london, Revlon, Ardell and many more!

                                               

Huge makeup haul: Maybelline, Elf cosmetics, Lorea

Tutorial: Gold and green makeup tutorial

Hey “BD beauties”!

Since all of you have liked the how to tutorials, i figured I hunt for more tutorial ideas other than the typical classics. I figured the two colours gold and green complement each other extremely well and thus came up with this eye makeup tutorial!

Tutorial: Gold and green makeup tutorial

This tutorial requires a lot of blending so make sure you have a good fluffy blending brush. This would be something I would wear during the night because of its intensity.

So let’s get started!

Tutorial: Gold and green makeup tutorial

Step 1

Prime your eye lids and apply a gold eye shadow from the inner corner until about the ¾ of the eyes. The reason i started with the lighter shade is because i will know exactly where to place the green later on as darker colours are harder to remove.

Step 2

Trace the outer V with a black cream shadow or gel liner and lend it with a black eye shadow. This will be a base for the green to appear deeper.

Tutorial: Arabic Bridal eye makeup

Hey “BD beauties”!

This is the tutorial of the look i promised you girls on facebook. It’s an Arabic bridal look with bright colours. Arabic makeup is all about the eyes as most of you know and is my most favourite type of makeup also! Check my previous Arabic eye makeup tutorial HERE. Let’s get started!

Tutorial: Arabic Bridal eye makeup

What you need

• 4 eye shadow shades
• Eye shadow primer
• Rich black eye liner
• Black gel liner
• Eye lash curler

Tutorial: Arabic Bridal eye makeup

March Favourites: Beauty and non beauty products

Hey “BD beauties”!

The past month has been pretty exciting in terms of products that I have tried and so on. i have noticed that I use many of them quite often than I would even imagine, most of them beauty related. Well obviously almost all the stuff is going to e about makeup right :)

March Favourites

The 28 colour neutral palette

March Favourites

This palette is getting used up like crazy! Many of us girls don’t go dramatic with eye makeuo for just an everyday look it’s just in our instincts. This palette has shimmery as well as mattes, the only complaint i have is that there isn’t a dark matte black which is a shade I go for a lot with neutral looks. You can read my review on this palette here. I bought this palette off of www.tmart.com I’m also currently having a giveaway sponsored by this website for a $25 cash coupon. Learn more about the giveaway HERE.

Review and swatches: Elf all over color stick in Golden peach

Hey “BD beauties”!

If you have been reading my blog for a while now, you would know that I recently hauled a few elf products! If you haven’t read that you can check it HERE. I did review the eye liner and primer already and had not yet reviewed the all over color stick so here is my review on it! J

The all over color stick is known to be an almost universal product by elf. Elf says that you could use both on your lips, cheeks and eyes. The shade i got it in was golden peach which by its looks almost like a light bronzy shade. Initially purchased it to be a highlighter but it quite disappointed me. Read on to know why :)

Review and swatches: Elf all over color stick in Golden peach

What elf tells about this product

This 3-in-1 Color Stick adds a beautiful glow to your eyes, lips, or face! Get gorgeous color that illuminates and instantly conditions skin for fresh and natural color all day long. Blend anywhere you would like to highlight and brighten like your cheeks and brow bones.

My experience with the product

On my face

Since my purpose to purchase it was to be used as a highlight on top of my cheek bones, that’s what I tried it as first. It was a complete disappointment! I was expecting it to give a nice glow to the cheek bones but instead I looked like a glitter ball! The glitters in it are just too big to be used on your face! Even as a blush, it wouldn’t work right with the obvious glitters. The shade however, is a lovely apricot shade which is a shade great on Indian and srilankan skin tones!

Makeup 101: How to draw a winged liner

Hey “BD beauties”!

Since i recently started this segment called makeup 101 for all my viewers who are just starting out with makeup, i figured that a post about drawig a winged liner would be alot beneficial! I recently poste the first episode under this segment about basic makeup brushes for a begiiner which you can read HERE.

Winged liner is one of the glamorous classics in makeup in conjunction with a red lip. You can give it a mordern twist by drawing it with a coloured liner or just stick to the black. In today’s tutorial I’m using elf’s liquid liner in black which I had reviewed HERE.

Makeup 101: How to draw a winged liner

Review and swatches: Elf eye lid primer

Hey everyone!

I’m coming to you with another elf review today. This is going to be a review of the elf eye lid primer! I featured it in a haul HERE. I have already reviewed the liquid liner which you can check HERE. Primers are extremely hard to find in my country and bought this off of eBay for about $5 although it costs $1 retail.

What elf tells about this primer?
Preps your eyelid for smoother, longer-lasting and crease-proof eyeshadow. The lightweight liquid formula quickly absorbs into the skin for comfortable wear and increases eye color longevity.

My experience with it

This is one of my first eye primers and i had heard great things about this product so was already super excited! I tried it out the first time with a neutral eye look just to see if it lived up to its claims and purpose. My initial impression was that it felt oily on my fingers. The consistency was really funny but I went ahead and tried it anyway. As I spread it over my lids, the oily feeling went off and almost disappeared. The shade I got was sheer so it’s supposed to go according to your natural skin tone.

Tutorial: Purple smokey eye

Hello everyone!

This post is going to be the purple Smokey eye tutorial which I promised earlier in my facebook page. First of all I hope all of you have already entered for my first blog giveaway J if you haven’t, check it HERE.

Let’s get started!

What you would need

• An eye shadow primer. I’m using the one from elf cosmetics
• Black kohl I’m using one from miss rose
• A dark purple eye shadow
• A black eye shadow
• A matte nude shadow
• Black liquid liner
• Mascara
• False lashes (recommended)

I have used the 168 eye shadow palette for this look. It has a lot of variety! CHECK HERE for the review for it!

Step 1

Tutorial: Purple smokey eye

Prime your lids. Like I always say this makes your eye shadow look expensive and also makes your eye look lash very long. This is important if you have oily lids J

Review and swatches: elf liquid liner

Hello everybody! 

This is going to be a review of the elf liquid liner that I hauled HERE. I’m always in the hunt for good liquid liners and I have heard great things about this one and wanted to try it out myself! Since I live in srilanka, I don’t have direct access to elf cosmetics or any major brands in general. My options online were also expensive because of the shipping costs until I found a great seller on eBay J this seller had free shipping so I was over the moon! This cost me around $5 on eBay as opposed to $3 on the elf online store but it was still a good deal and definitely satisfied my expectations! Read on to know why.

Review and swatches: elf liquid liner

What elf claims about this product?

No more tugging or pulling on your eyelids with this easy glide Liquid Eyeliner. The smudge-proof liner is rich in color, creating a long lasting defined look. The fine tip brush creates easy and precise definition for natural or dramatic eye effects.

Glamorous black smokey eye Tutorial

Hello everyone!

This post is going to be a tutorial of a black Smokey eye. A black Smokey eye can e quite dangerous to wear unless you pair it with a nude lip and earthy cheeks. It’s extremely simple to do a smokey eye if you know the right techniques. One thing you have to know is blending that’s extremely important to create a Smokey eye that looks good rather than like someone punched in your eye.

What you will need:        

• An eye shadow base
• Black khol or eyeliner pencil
• Black eye shadow
• Matte nude shade
• Warm brown shade
• Mascara
• Fake lashes