(picture from the Lorac Cosmetics Instagram Account)
It appears to be mostly new colors, too!
Showing posts with label Lorac. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lorac. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Wishlist Wednesday: Lorac Mega Pro Palette
I have no idea how much it will cost, and I only know that it comes out next month, but I NEED this.
(picture from the Lorac Cosmetics Instagram Account)
It appears to be mostly new colors, too!
(picture from the Lorac Cosmetics Instagram Account)
It appears to be mostly new colors, too!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Lorac Pro 2 Pinspiration
I've had my Lorac Pro 2 Palette a little over a month now, and obviously I turned to pinterest to get ideas on how to utilize this palettes full potential!
(As always, clicking on the photo will take you directly to the pin so that you can pin it to your own boards! All credit of photos is to the blog owner- please visit their pages!)
This is a really gorgeous look, definitely more natural and office appropriate.
I love how it's all laid out for you! I would probably tone this down a little and blend it up a bit (since I have hooded eyelids), but I love the colors that are put together here.
And finally, THAT BLUE. It's a huge reason why I got this palette, and this tutorial shows the proper way to utilize it for a smokey eye.
(As always, clicking on the photo will take you directly to the pin so that you can pin it to your own boards! All credit of photos is to the blog owner- please visit their pages!)
This is a really gorgeous look, definitely more natural and office appropriate.
I love how it's all laid out for you! I would probably tone this down a little and blend it up a bit (since I have hooded eyelids), but I love the colors that are put together here.
And finally, THAT BLUE. It's a huge reason why I got this palette, and this tutorial shows the proper way to utilize it for a smokey eye.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Lorac Pro Palette 2 Review and Swatches
I just had to! I absolutely love my Lorac Pro palette, and my Lorac Pro to Go palette, so I had to get this one the minute I found out it was available!
This palette has 15 completely different shades than the original Lorac palette (the only dupe is the matte black, which is an okay dupe in my eyes!), and the shades are cooler than the original. The shades are as follows:
- Top Row: Buff (Matte), Lt. Brown (Matte), Cool Gray (Matte), Nectar (Matte), Plum (Matte), Navy (Matte), Charcoal (Matte), Black (Matte)
- Bottom Row: Snow (Shimmer), Beige (Shimmer), Rosé (Shimmer), Mocha (Shimmer), Chrome (Shimmer), Silver (Shimmer), Jade (Shimmer), Cocoa (Shimmer)
- A Mini Behind the Scenes Eye Primer is included.
Here are the matte shades in the palette, from left to right just as they appear. As you can tell, the buff shade basically disappears on me, which makes it a perfect brow bone shade.
And here are the shimmer shades, also from left to right just as they appear in the palette. I think the beige and rose are my favorite, though I do have a soft spot in my heart for jade!
I'm really happy that I decided to purchase this palette. It is definitely nothing like the original Lorac Palette, and all of the shades are extremely pigmented. If you love cool tone shadows, or are just a girl that loves Lorac, like me, I would highly recommend picking this up!
You can purchase this palette at Ulta.com.
FTC: This product was purchased by me with my own money. All thoughts and opinions are my own. No affiliate links were used in this post.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Lorac Pro to Go Review
Today I'm going to be reviewing the Lorac Pro to Go Palette.
I've been using this palette since the beginning of the year, on and off, and I've been really impressed by the versatility offered by it!
The palette itself comes with 6 eyeshadows- three shimmer shades on the top (Pearl, Chai, and Mink), and three matte shades on the bottom (Shell, Cafe, and Black). The Pearl shade can also double as a highlight shade.
It also comes with two blushes (Coral and Pink) and a bronzer (Bronze) as well as an eyeshadow and eyeliner brush. For a girl that loves neutrals like me, this is a great every day palette.
The shades are also super soft. If you can tell in the picture of the eyeshadows above, I've accidently hit the base of my brush into the Chai shade a few times, and because the shadow is so soft, it just takes a chunk out. Luckily, they haven't been very big chunks.
(Swatches with Flash, eyeshadows are from top to bottom, left to right, and the end shades are the blushes and bronzer)
(Swatches minus flash)
So, how does this compare with the regular Lorac Pro? The only shade that is the same is the matte black, which means you are getting 5 other completely unique shades, and you're also getting two blushes and a bronzer. So it's really a completely different palette.
It's also a really nice addition to the Lorac Pro- I've used them together multiple times, and can get so many different looks.
Do I think this is a must have? For someone that either loves Lorac, or doesn't have a lot of shadows, or is looking for a great travel palette, it absolutely is. And I constantly find myself wanting to go back to it when I put it away, mainly for that gorgeous coral blush. So it's a must have for me!
FTC: This palette was given to me as a Christmas gift. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This post contains an amazon.com affiliate link. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Perfect Palette Tag
I've seen this around YouTube and I thought it would be a really fun tag to do!
1. Best Packaging
I have to give it to the Naked Basics. I love that the mirror stays in place. I love how sleek it is. It's not always easy to open, but I do wish more of my palettes were like this, basically because I can set it on a table and it will stay open.
2. Best Color Payoff
It's a tie between my Lorac Pro Palette, and my original Naked Palette. I feel like the color payoff on both of these is really true to pan.
3. Most Versatile
This definitely goes to the Lorac pro. I can create any look I want with this palette- from super neutral to dark and smoky. Anything I want to do, eyes wise, I can do!
4. Best for Traveling
This is also a tie! If I need to go somewhere, these are the two palettes that I want with me. It's not that the Lorac doesn't have enough mattes- it certainly does! But between the two, I have a mirror that can stay open, and enough of a mix of mattes and shimmers that I can do any look I need to!
5. Biggest Regret
This is also a tie. I may lose seriously blogger cred, but I don't get the love with the wet 'n wild eyeshadow palettes- at least not this one. I get crazy fallout, the shades are chalky so they don't blend well- I just don't get it! I really need to just purge this out of my collection. I'm willing to try some of the other wet 'n wilds because this could be a fluke, but I regret buying this.
The Cover Girl palette I mainly got for the green and blue, and now I have better quality makeup that I don't absolutely need a white base to get absolute color payoff. I would have to layer so much eye shadow on my eyes to get close to the shade in the pan that it just wasn't worth it.
6. Best Color Names
Of the palettes I have, it has to be this palette. I think Too Faced really does come up with the funnest names! The names of this palette include Cut the Cake, Hot Cocoa, Lovey Dovey, and Licorice Latte, to name a few.
7. Least Used
I think it's safe to say that my least used is also the ones listed under "biggest regret". I don't use those much because I'm not into the color payoff or the fallout. I really just need to trash them.
8. Most Used, Most Loved, Desert Island
The Lorac Pro! It's listed in several categories, and I am just so in love with it. It's the only palette I own that I can actually see having to replace the whole thing because I will have run out of virtually every shade. There isn't a single shade I dislike in this palette, and all are pigmented and flattering shades for my skin tone. I can get any look I want (as I said above), and I never worry about not being able to come up with one look using ONLY this palette (I usually have to use more than one if I'm using any other palette I own). Overall, this is the palette I will go back to.
I Tag: Jenna and Allie, specifically, and any of you that want to do it! If you've already done this tag, please feel free to leave a comment to the post or YouTube video, and I will definitely go check it out!
FTC: All products were with purchased by me with my own money or received as gifts. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
1. Best Packaging
I have to give it to the Naked Basics. I love that the mirror stays in place. I love how sleek it is. It's not always easy to open, but I do wish more of my palettes were like this, basically because I can set it on a table and it will stay open.
2. Best Color Payoff
It's a tie between my Lorac Pro Palette, and my original Naked Palette. I feel like the color payoff on both of these is really true to pan.
3. Most Versatile
This definitely goes to the Lorac pro. I can create any look I want with this palette- from super neutral to dark and smoky. Anything I want to do, eyes wise, I can do!
4. Best for Traveling
This is also a tie! If I need to go somewhere, these are the two palettes that I want with me. It's not that the Lorac doesn't have enough mattes- it certainly does! But between the two, I have a mirror that can stay open, and enough of a mix of mattes and shimmers that I can do any look I need to!
5. Biggest Regret
This is also a tie. I may lose seriously blogger cred, but I don't get the love with the wet 'n wild eyeshadow palettes- at least not this one. I get crazy fallout, the shades are chalky so they don't blend well- I just don't get it! I really need to just purge this out of my collection. I'm willing to try some of the other wet 'n wilds because this could be a fluke, but I regret buying this.
The Cover Girl palette I mainly got for the green and blue, and now I have better quality makeup that I don't absolutely need a white base to get absolute color payoff. I would have to layer so much eye shadow on my eyes to get close to the shade in the pan that it just wasn't worth it.
6. Best Color Names
Of the palettes I have, it has to be this palette. I think Too Faced really does come up with the funnest names! The names of this palette include Cut the Cake, Hot Cocoa, Lovey Dovey, and Licorice Latte, to name a few.
7. Least Used
I think it's safe to say that my least used is also the ones listed under "biggest regret". I don't use those much because I'm not into the color payoff or the fallout. I really just need to trash them.
8. Most Used, Most Loved, Desert Island
The Lorac Pro! It's listed in several categories, and I am just so in love with it. It's the only palette I own that I can actually see having to replace the whole thing because I will have run out of virtually every shade. There isn't a single shade I dislike in this palette, and all are pigmented and flattering shades for my skin tone. I can get any look I want (as I said above), and I never worry about not being able to come up with one look using ONLY this palette (I usually have to use more than one if I'm using any other palette I own). Overall, this is the palette I will go back to.
I Tag: Jenna and Allie, specifically, and any of you that want to do it! If you've already done this tag, please feel free to leave a comment to the post or YouTube video, and I will definitely go check it out!
FTC: All products were with purchased by me with my own money or received as gifts. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Top 10 Makeup Products I Can't Live Without
About a month ago, I posted a "Top 10 Makeup Products I Can't Live Without", but it was a guest post by my sister-in-law, Jenna. I have never actually done my own.
After about a month of thinking about it, I have finally decided on my own Top 10.
1. The Lorac Pro Palette
As of this post, this is my absolute, cannot live without it, don't know how I never had it before, palette. It has every single shade I need to do all of my eye looks. It's the one I pack when I go places. And to be honest, when I don't have it in my makeup bag, I miss it. A lot. It has both matte and shimmer shades, and it's just the perfect palette, in general.
2. Too Faced Shadow Insurance
I never do my makeup without an eye primer, and this is my go to. As you can see above, I even have a backup. This is what I use when I do my makeup for any type of occasion where I know I need my eye makeup to stay put. I wore it on my wedding day. I wore it to my high school reunion. I wear it in the hot, 100+ degrees days of summer. My eye makeup NEVER creases when I wear this under it, and I never have to worry that it will do so. It really is a product I cannot, under any circumstances, live without.
3. Ulta Waterproof Automatic Eye Liner (specifically in black)
I know everyone goes on and on about the Urban Decay 24/7 liners, but this is really my holy grail liner. It is so black, and it never goes anywhere other than where I put it. It glides on super easy on the water line, and really stays put there. And it's cheap- at the most, it costs me around $8.00, but Ulta almost always has some type of bogo deal on all of their branded products. If you're still looking for that great, very black eyeliner, I recommend at least trying this one.
4. BareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation in Fairly Light
I did live without this product for a few months, and now I'm not sure how. Yes, my L'Oreal powder foundation is good. But there is just something special about the way this goes on, and the way it matches my skin so flawlessly. And the way it never seems to cake up on my skin, even if I do go a little overboard. I can never see myself being without this product again.
5. NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder
I didn't really start filling in my brows until about a year ago, but it really does make a big difference. Even if all I do it put on a little mascara and fill in my brows a bit, it makes me look so much more put together. And this kit really matches my eye brows well- I tend to go dark blonde when I dye my hair, and for the first couple weeks, I can use the darker shade, and for the last couple of weeks, I mix the two.
6. Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara
When I was thinking about my list, this is one of the first products I thought of. It's not a mascara I use all the time, but it is a mascara I will always repurchase, and always want to have on hand. It really thickens and lengthens, and never flakes on me. And it never clumps. It's pretty much the only mascara I own that I don't need to have a spooly to run through my lashes to de-clump them a bit. It is pricey, but completely worth it.
7. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
I thought long and hard about this, but this is a must-have for me. It's surprisingly versatile, and has the best matte black (and yes, it is better than the one in the Lorac Pro Palette) I have ever used. All the shades are super creamy, and go on like butter. If all my other palettes just disappeared, I would replace the Lorac Pro first, and this second. And it would be enough for me.
8. Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin
I choose the Lorac Pro over my Naked palette, but this shade is one I cannot see myself never having. It is the perfect shade for my skin tone- it matches beautifully. It goes on smooth. It's my go-to color when I'm having trouble deciding what else to wear. And right now, it's the only palette color I've loved enough to go out and buy a full size of.
9. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear blush in Pink Glow
Ahh, this blush. I get so happy every time I see it in my makeup kit, because it is my absolute favorite. It gives my skin the perfect flush, and still looks natural. And a little goes a long way. If all my blushes disappeared, this would be the first one I would replace, because it looks good with every single eye look I have worn with it.
10. Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
I went out and bought this the night of my high school reunion because I was out. That is how much I cannot live without this product. Do I use it every day? Of course not! But on those days/nights where I really need to make sure my makeup stays put, this is all I use. It really does work.
I feel like this would be something fun to do maybe once a year or so, to see how much things change- because I feel like every time I try a new product, it becomes something that could be a product I can't live without. At one time, I did not own anything above, and now I would grab all of these things first. And, funny enough, I could do my makeup with all of these products and get a complete look (other than lips- I'm not really a lip product junkie so I don't have one I can't live without).
What are some products that you can't live without??
FTC: All of the above products were either purchased by me or a gift. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This post does contain Amazon affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.
After about a month of thinking about it, I have finally decided on my own Top 10.
1. The Lorac Pro Palette
As of this post, this is my absolute, cannot live without it, don't know how I never had it before, palette. It has every single shade I need to do all of my eye looks. It's the one I pack when I go places. And to be honest, when I don't have it in my makeup bag, I miss it. A lot. It has both matte and shimmer shades, and it's just the perfect palette, in general.
2. Too Faced Shadow Insurance
I never do my makeup without an eye primer, and this is my go to. As you can see above, I even have a backup. This is what I use when I do my makeup for any type of occasion where I know I need my eye makeup to stay put. I wore it on my wedding day. I wore it to my high school reunion. I wear it in the hot, 100+ degrees days of summer. My eye makeup NEVER creases when I wear this under it, and I never have to worry that it will do so. It really is a product I cannot, under any circumstances, live without.
3. Ulta Waterproof Automatic Eye Liner (specifically in black)
I know everyone goes on and on about the Urban Decay 24/7 liners, but this is really my holy grail liner. It is so black, and it never goes anywhere other than where I put it. It glides on super easy on the water line, and really stays put there. And it's cheap- at the most, it costs me around $8.00, but Ulta almost always has some type of bogo deal on all of their branded products. If you're still looking for that great, very black eyeliner, I recommend at least trying this one.
4. BareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation in Fairly Light
I did live without this product for a few months, and now I'm not sure how. Yes, my L'Oreal powder foundation is good. But there is just something special about the way this goes on, and the way it matches my skin so flawlessly. And the way it never seems to cake up on my skin, even if I do go a little overboard. I can never see myself being without this product again.
5. NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder
I didn't really start filling in my brows until about a year ago, but it really does make a big difference. Even if all I do it put on a little mascara and fill in my brows a bit, it makes me look so much more put together. And this kit really matches my eye brows well- I tend to go dark blonde when I dye my hair, and for the first couple weeks, I can use the darker shade, and for the last couple of weeks, I mix the two.
6. Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara
When I was thinking about my list, this is one of the first products I thought of. It's not a mascara I use all the time, but it is a mascara I will always repurchase, and always want to have on hand. It really thickens and lengthens, and never flakes on me. And it never clumps. It's pretty much the only mascara I own that I don't need to have a spooly to run through my lashes to de-clump them a bit. It is pricey, but completely worth it.
7. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
I thought long and hard about this, but this is a must-have for me. It's surprisingly versatile, and has the best matte black (and yes, it is better than the one in the Lorac Pro Palette) I have ever used. All the shades are super creamy, and go on like butter. If all my other palettes just disappeared, I would replace the Lorac Pro first, and this second. And it would be enough for me.
8. Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin
I choose the Lorac Pro over my Naked palette, but this shade is one I cannot see myself never having. It is the perfect shade for my skin tone- it matches beautifully. It goes on smooth. It's my go-to color when I'm having trouble deciding what else to wear. And right now, it's the only palette color I've loved enough to go out and buy a full size of.
9. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear blush in Pink Glow
Ahh, this blush. I get so happy every time I see it in my makeup kit, because it is my absolute favorite. It gives my skin the perfect flush, and still looks natural. And a little goes a long way. If all my blushes disappeared, this would be the first one I would replace, because it looks good with every single eye look I have worn with it.
10. Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
I went out and bought this the night of my high school reunion because I was out. That is how much I cannot live without this product. Do I use it every day? Of course not! But on those days/nights where I really need to make sure my makeup stays put, this is all I use. It really does work.
I feel like this would be something fun to do maybe once a year or so, to see how much things change- because I feel like every time I try a new product, it becomes something that could be a product I can't live without. At one time, I did not own anything above, and now I would grab all of these things first. And, funny enough, I could do my makeup with all of these products and get a complete look (other than lips- I'm not really a lip product junkie so I don't have one I can't live without).
What are some products that you can't live without??
FTC: All of the above products were either purchased by me or a gift. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This post does contain Amazon affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wishlist Wednesday: Lorac Unzipped Palette
As if I don't own enough palettes, lately I've been coveting the Lorac Unzipped Palette.
(photo credit to Sephora.com)
This gorgeous palette contains 10 eyeshadows, which are a mix of matte and shimmer, and also includes a mini eye primer. The shades are Undercover (Nude Matte), Unbelievable (Copper Shimmer), Unattainable (Bronze Shimmer), Unconditional (Fawn Matte), Unbridled (Merlot Matte), Undiscovered (Gold Shimmer), Unreal (Champagne Shimmer), Uncensored (Chocolate Shimmer), Unspoken (Sable Matte), and Untamed (Bordeaux Shimmer).
I am still loving my Lorac Pro Palette (which I reviewed here), and this seems like it would compliment it extremely well! I feel like there is not a single color in here that would not get regular use, which is also awesome, because I find that there is usually one or two shades that I'm more "meh" about that don't really get used. And what's the point of having a complete set of colors that don't all get used?
You can purchase this palette from Sephora for $40.00 or Amazon.com for $42.00.
FTC: This post contains an amazon.com affiliate link. Please review my disclosure policy for more information.
(photo credit to Sephora.com)
This gorgeous palette contains 10 eyeshadows, which are a mix of matte and shimmer, and also includes a mini eye primer. The shades are Undercover (Nude Matte), Unbelievable (Copper Shimmer), Unattainable (Bronze Shimmer), Unconditional (Fawn Matte), Unbridled (Merlot Matte), Undiscovered (Gold Shimmer), Unreal (Champagne Shimmer), Uncensored (Chocolate Shimmer), Unspoken (Sable Matte), and Untamed (Bordeaux Shimmer).
I am still loving my Lorac Pro Palette (which I reviewed here), and this seems like it would compliment it extremely well! I feel like there is not a single color in here that would not get regular use, which is also awesome, because I find that there is usually one or two shades that I'm more "meh" about that don't really get used. And what's the point of having a complete set of colors that don't all get used?
You can purchase this palette from Sephora for $40.00 or Amazon.com for $42.00.
FTC: This post contains an amazon.com affiliate link. Please review my disclosure policy for more information.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Pinspiration: Lorac Pro Palette
To follow up on yesterday's post, I thought it would be fun to post some great looks I've seen on Pinterest using the Lorac Pro Palette.
First up is this amazing look by Rachel Whitehurst.
Her look, which you can read more about on her blog post here, is a beautiful Smokey Eye using the shades Mauve, Pewter, Deep Purple, and Cream.
As a side note, thanks to this pin I discovered Rachel Whitehurst's blog and I am now obsessed. Thank You, pinterest!
The next look is a day-to-night look, that I found two separate pins for.
I really, really like the night look, and it might make me try the gold shade a little more! I'm a little scared of gold eyeshadows, but it's always nice to try something a little different!
I love when bloggers go out of their way to do something like this! A pin and tutorial without extra clicks!
And, lastly, the most amazing pin I have ever seen.
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking "Ashley, this is not 'the most amazing pin that I'VE ever seen.' " Well, sure. But then, you click on it, and you see the most amazing, gorgeous series of photos with looks from the Lorac Palette on this imgur page. And she includes complete descriptions on how to achieve the looks! I have a feeling the next time I break out this palette, I will have this page open on my phone!
You can purchase your Lorac Pro Palette at Ulta, Sephora, and the Lorac website for $48.00.
FTC: I purchased this palette with my own money. This post does not contain any affiliate links. All opinions are my own.
First up is this amazing look by Rachel Whitehurst.
Her look, which you can read more about on her blog post here, is a beautiful Smokey Eye using the shades Mauve, Pewter, Deep Purple, and Cream.
As a side note, thanks to this pin I discovered Rachel Whitehurst's blog and I am now obsessed. Thank You, pinterest!
The next look is a day-to-night look, that I found two separate pins for.
I really, really like the night look, and it might make me try the gold shade a little more! I'm a little scared of gold eyeshadows, but it's always nice to try something a little different!
I love when bloggers go out of their way to do something like this! A pin and tutorial without extra clicks!
And, lastly, the most amazing pin I have ever seen.
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking "Ashley, this is not 'the most amazing pin that I'VE ever seen.' " Well, sure. But then, you click on it, and you see the most amazing, gorgeous series of photos with looks from the Lorac Palette on this imgur page. And she includes complete descriptions on how to achieve the looks! I have a feeling the next time I break out this palette, I will have this page open on my phone!
You can purchase your Lorac Pro Palette at Ulta, Sephora, and the Lorac website for $48.00.
FTC: I purchased this palette with my own money. This post does not contain any affiliate links. All opinions are my own.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Lorac Pro Palette Review
The Lorac Pro Palette was something I had seen on hundreds of blogs, but could never seem to find it in stock in any stores. Everytime I went to Ulta with a little extra cash to spend, I would look for it, but it would not be there. So imagine my surprise when I went to my Ulta with a 20% off coupon in hand, and they had not only one, but they were fully stocked!
The women that work at my local Ulta are super helpful, and let me spend the time really comparing the palette with others, and asking all kinds of questions about this palette vs this other palette. Yeah, I'm that girl walking around with swatches all over her arm! I want to make sure I'm getting something I will use. And after some tests, I knew it was well worth the money!
Below are pictures taken by me- obviously this is a well-loved palette, and has been used. My pictures are by no means perfect, and quality is something I will be working on!
(I definitely need to get a photo box, right? But for now, enjoy my shower curtain in the reflection.)
This palette contains 8 matte shades (on the top), and 8 shimmer shades (on the bottom). They are extremely pigmented- I barely have to touch a brush in a shade and I get full color payoff.
(I really did try to clean it up, but the palette does not lend itself well to a clean up! But you can see, it is well loved!)
Starting from the left, we have White, Cream, and Taupe on the top row, and Nude, Champagne, and Gold on the bottom row. I usually mix white and cream for a highlight, and put the Nude or Champagne on the lid. I will say Champagne does have some fallout, but it isn't horrible and is only during application, from what I can tell. I have only used the gold a couple of times, but it is extremely deep and pigmented. Which is probably why I have only used it a few times.
Next, we have Light Pink, Mauve, and Sable on the top row, and Light Bronze, Pewter, and Garnet on the bottom. I really wish I could take some better photos (From Head to Toe has some amazing photos!), because this is not doing that Garnet shade justice at all. The Light Bronze has quickly become my favorite shade in the palette for using on the lid, and I tend to mix that with the Sable in the outside lid or crease. I just think it's such a beautiful combo! I also like using the Mauve shade mixed with a little bit of the Sable shade on the lower lash line.
And last, we have Espresso and Black on the top, and Deep Purple and Slate on the bottom. I feel like Slate is the shade that is very close or a near dupe to the Gunmetal shade in the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I have used the Black shade a lot for tight lining my upper lash line- it's just a great matte black! I also have used the Deep Purple for a smokey eye a time or two. And clearly, me and the Espresso shade are familiar- I use this on my lower lash line, and sometimes in my crease mixed with Mauve (I almost always mix Mauve with something else when using this palette).
Overall I have been very, very happy with my purchase. This is the only palette I took with me on a recent trip to San Diego to visit brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and I also took it with me on my husband and my anniversary trip to Gilroy. (Yes, ladies, my husband took me SHOPPING for our anniversary. Best. Husband. Ever!) I definitely think this is worth the price I paid, and I feel like it will last me a long time, even with regular use.
This palette also came with an eye primer that I feel is pretty good! I am partial to my Too Faced Shadow Insurance, but I feel like this is definitely a close second. However, if I had to choose which to repurchase, I would probably choose my Too Faced Shadow Insurance.
You can purchase the Lorac Pro Palette at Ulta.com (as well as other retailers) for $48.00.
FTC: I purchased this product with my own money. All opinions are my own.
The women that work at my local Ulta are super helpful, and let me spend the time really comparing the palette with others, and asking all kinds of questions about this palette vs this other palette. Yeah, I'm that girl walking around with swatches all over her arm! I want to make sure I'm getting something I will use. And after some tests, I knew it was well worth the money!
Below are pictures taken by me- obviously this is a well-loved palette, and has been used. My pictures are by no means perfect, and quality is something I will be working on!
(I definitely need to get a photo box, right? But for now, enjoy my shower curtain in the reflection.)
This palette contains 8 matte shades (on the top), and 8 shimmer shades (on the bottom). They are extremely pigmented- I barely have to touch a brush in a shade and I get full color payoff.
(I really did try to clean it up, but the palette does not lend itself well to a clean up! But you can see, it is well loved!)
Starting from the left, we have White, Cream, and Taupe on the top row, and Nude, Champagne, and Gold on the bottom row. I usually mix white and cream for a highlight, and put the Nude or Champagne on the lid. I will say Champagne does have some fallout, but it isn't horrible and is only during application, from what I can tell. I have only used the gold a couple of times, but it is extremely deep and pigmented. Which is probably why I have only used it a few times.
Next, we have Light Pink, Mauve, and Sable on the top row, and Light Bronze, Pewter, and Garnet on the bottom. I really wish I could take some better photos (From Head to Toe has some amazing photos!), because this is not doing that Garnet shade justice at all. The Light Bronze has quickly become my favorite shade in the palette for using on the lid, and I tend to mix that with the Sable in the outside lid or crease. I just think it's such a beautiful combo! I also like using the Mauve shade mixed with a little bit of the Sable shade on the lower lash line.
And last, we have Espresso and Black on the top, and Deep Purple and Slate on the bottom. I feel like Slate is the shade that is very close or a near dupe to the Gunmetal shade in the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I have used the Black shade a lot for tight lining my upper lash line- it's just a great matte black! I also have used the Deep Purple for a smokey eye a time or two. And clearly, me and the Espresso shade are familiar- I use this on my lower lash line, and sometimes in my crease mixed with Mauve (I almost always mix Mauve with something else when using this palette).
Overall I have been very, very happy with my purchase. This is the only palette I took with me on a recent trip to San Diego to visit brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and I also took it with me on my husband and my anniversary trip to Gilroy. (Yes, ladies, my husband took me SHOPPING for our anniversary. Best. Husband. Ever!) I definitely think this is worth the price I paid, and I feel like it will last me a long time, even with regular use.
This palette also came with an eye primer that I feel is pretty good! I am partial to my Too Faced Shadow Insurance, but I feel like this is definitely a close second. However, if I had to choose which to repurchase, I would probably choose my Too Faced Shadow Insurance.
You can purchase the Lorac Pro Palette at Ulta.com (as well as other retailers) for $48.00.
FTC: I purchased this product with my own money. All opinions are my own.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Wishlist Wednesday: Lorac Pro to Go Fall 2013 Collection
When I opened my e-mail on July 1st, I knew exactly what my next Weekly Wishlist item would be- the new Lorac Pro to Go palette!
(click above to watch the YouTube Video)
To say I am excited about this is such an understatement! I just got the Lorac Pro Palette recently, and I use it in some form almost every day, it seems.
It looks like this is going to be a palette with three shimmer shades and three matte shades, two blushes, a bronzer, and two brushes! I frequently visit Musings of a Muse, and recently she posted more about this palette on this blog post, and the only dupe appears to be Black, which is a matte black shade, which you really can't get enough of! Considering this is the only dupe, I will definitely be picking this up!
This palette is currently available online only through Sephora.com for $38.00.
(click above to watch the YouTube Video)
To say I am excited about this is such an understatement! I just got the Lorac Pro Palette recently, and I use it in some form almost every day, it seems.
It looks like this is going to be a palette with three shimmer shades and three matte shades, two blushes, a bronzer, and two brushes! I frequently visit Musings of a Muse, and recently she posted more about this palette on this blog post, and the only dupe appears to be Black, which is a matte black shade, which you really can't get enough of! Considering this is the only dupe, I will definitely be picking this up!
This palette is currently available online only through Sephora.com for $38.00.
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