MAC Blue Brown Pigment Swatches & Dupes

Today, I will be reviewing/swatching MAC Blue Brown pigment. 

The Basics:

Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Does not streak or cake. Easy to blend and long-lasting. Please note: Pigments are sold by weight not volume. Containers can appear to be less than full due to settling of the products.

MAC describes Blue Brown pigment as a brown w/ blue/green pearl (Frost). Pigments come in 4.5 grams/.28 oz for $21.00 on MAC's website (discounts for Pro members). 

The container comes with a twist off lid & a sifter. It can be quite messy to work with & I had fallout all over my vanity table!

I have had my eye on this pigment for a few months but I have so many mineral eye shadows & other loose eye shadows that I rarely use. Once I googled the images, I was sold. This color is amazing. They offer so many different pigments that it's hard to make a decision. I have MAC Club & I love that color, this is a brighter bolder MAC Club.  

It's so hard to get this color to photograph right. This color is a duochrome, so in the container  it is a reddish brown (like show above) but when the light hits is a certain way it reflects a green/teal color. I personally love duochromes because you can completely change the color with different primers & bases. It's like getting two eye shadows in one!

(Look at this color!)

I have quite a few colors that are close but still very unique. I purchased Glamour Doll Eyes (GDE) Dino Spotz quite some time ago but it became a favorite very quickly. They do look completely different in the container. I feel as though GDE Dino Spotz is a finer consistency, however, when applied it isn't as bold.

Next is Wet N Wild's "Comfort Zone" Palette's definer. This is the right side's definer & as soon as I saw this color I loved it. Again, this is a dupe for MAC Club, which is the eye shadow version of MAC's Blue Brown pigment. It have that same chocolate/reddish base with the teal shimmer.

This is MAC's Club. You can see that this color and Wet N Wild's definer color are so close. 

Onward to the swatches!

This is just MAC's Blue Brown Pigment swatches with different primers.

(From left to right)

1. No Primer

2. Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy (AMAZING!)

3. Urban Decy Primer Potion

4. Foiled with BFTE's Mix & Seal

Obviously, Pixie Epoxy makes this color look gorgeous. 

Fyrinnae's description of Pixie Epoxy:

The original! A must-have for shimmery, sparkling shadows! This is not an eye shadow primer, or really a base. It is to keep sparkles on and/or to make shimmery shadows appear "glossy": a foiled look without foiling. 

Originally developed and formulated in 2007, this unique "glue" is designed to hold the sparkliest, most shimmery eye shadows in place, minimize "fallout", and also to easily create a foiled look without foiling. Don't worry, it's easily washed off, and while keeps shadows in a water-resistant state, the product itself is water-soluble (no silicones or oils).

Here are the swatches of the Dupes:

(Front left to right)

1. MAC Blue Brown Pigment (no primer or base)

2. GDE Dino Spotz (no primer or base)

3. GDE Dino Spotz foiled with BFTE's Mix & seal

4. WW Definer from "Comfort  Zone" palette (no primer or base)

5. MAC Club (no primer or base)

Even though each color is close, they are still very different. GDE Dino Spotz is really close when foiled but still more red, less bold & when dry does not show as much teal. The WW definer is closer than MAC Club. In all honesty, Club doesn't really compare. It deosn't pull the teal tone unless foiled, it's closer to a red brown when applied dry.  

All in all, I love this pigment. I'm hoping to play with it later this evening & get a look to show you!

Thanks for stopping by! 

*Krystle

Urban Decay Primer Potion vs. Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Today, I'll be comparing Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP) & Too Faced Shadow Insurance (TFSI). I have used both of these & I often switch between the two. Let me start by saying that UDPP was the first "higher end" beauty product I ever purchased. I was watching a video on YouTube & saw this girl explaining why primer is such a big deal & it clicked. I could never wear eye shadow without it creasing in 10 minutes or smearing off. This was the product that got me into makeup!

I have swatched a small amount of each on my arm, UDPP is first, TFSI is on the right. With both of these products, a little bit goes along way & the amount you can see below is what I apply to each of my eyes (enough for my whole eyelid & eyebrows). 

As you can see, they both blend in nude/sheer. There is a consistency difference. UDPP is thicker, I won't say heavier because it's not it just feels thicker. TFSI is more "watery" but it typically is easier to blend out. When you apply UDPP is dries very quickly, whereas, TFSI takes a little longer.

I swatched Wet N Wild's "Comfort Zone" palette's definer color using both UDPP & TFSI.

I did 2 close up pictures to show you. It goes UDPP, TFSI & then no primer. 

I think both primers work very well. You can see a difference with no primer in both pictures.

UDPP recently changed their packaging (thank goodness!) it was coming in a tube with a doe foot applicator, however, the weird shape of the bottle meant you couldn't use all the primer. I actually had to cut mine open & put it in an empty mineral jar. Now, both UDPP & TFSI come in squeeze tube. I switch between the two, I like UDPP for most days. I usually use TFSI with mattes & mineral makeup because it's a little tackier & works better. I feel as through UDPP can make mattes look a little splotchy. 

They are about the same size tubes, UDPP is .37 oz for $20 at Sephora, TFSI is .35 oz. for $20. I got my UDPP for $25 at Ulta but it was a gift set that included a face primer & setting spray. I got TFSI from EBay for $10 (be weary, I have heard of SO many fakes!).

I hope this helps, leave comments! 

*Krystle

Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Lip Colors for Spring 2013 Swatches & Review in Click On My Hyperlink & Back To The Fuchsia

Today I will be reviewing the Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Lip Colors in Click On My Hyperlink & Back To The Fuchsia. I picked these up at my locale K-Mart for $2.99 each.

Here's what Wet n Wild has to say about these lip colors:

Intense liquid color with built-in moisturizer provides one-step application for weightless, ultra-conditioning wear that lasts up to 8 hours. ElastiSilk™ formula combines flexible color adhesion with silky-smooth pigments for transfer-proof, even application. Paraben-free formula conditions and moisturizes with vitamin E that helps promote anti-aging, protects the skin's moisture barrier, and balances the lip's natural hydration for a healthy-looking, plump pout all day.

In all honesty, I haven't heard anything about these lip colors or seen them before so I had no idea what to expect. I chose the 2 colors that stuck out the most (of course, a bright fuchsia & a bright pink!). The packaging is super cute, it's slick & simple. 

I will start with Back to the Fuchsia. This color is so gorgeous, it reminds me of  MAC's Impassioned lipstick. I thought these were more of a gloss but I was wrong. They are almost exactly like NYX's Matte Lip Creams in consistency. I tried to wipe this off with a regular tissue and it did not budge, not even a little. I actually had to use makeup remover to remove this. 

As you can see, Back to the Fuchsia is bright fuchsia creme. It does go on a little streaky but the color payoff is so amazing. It comes with a doe tip wand, one thing worth mentioning is that the wand comes out with a lot of product on it. Also, they do not have a nice smell but once they dry they don't have a scent at all.

 

Back to the Fuchsia & Click On My Hyperlink

Click On My Hyperlink:

Holy Barbie Pink! I cannot even tell you how bright this color is. This is a bright neon pink. It reminds me of NYX's Narcissus or a lighter version of MAC's Candy Yum Yum.  This color gives you a better idea of what the colors "dry" to. They are pretty matte & I have noticed they can be a little drying on the lips. I don't know if I could pull this color off, it's REALLLLLY bright (but super gorgeous!)

You can see how much product is on the wand in the picture above. I tried to blot this color on a tissue after it had dried & nothing transferred, so this would be great for a night out when you don't want to reapply your lip color every 10 minutes. 

They come in 13 different colors & I would certainly purchase them again. I love cheap products that work! I have to give Wet n Wild major credit, they have made their products amazing & are one of the cheapest brands on the market. Kudos to them!

Have you tried any of the Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Lip Colors?

*Krystle

Wet N Wild Shimmer the Night Away

Ah yes, the last of the Wet N Wild palettes! This is  "Shimmer The Night Away" & was the hardest for me to get a hold of! I originally went to Kmart, they had one left but the blue eye shadow was crushed. So I went to Save-Mart & purchased it. I believe it was $4.99. I like this palette but out of the 3 I have picked up over the last month or so, this is my least favorite. It's not anything to do with the palette itself, just that the colors aren't ones I will wear often. 

The Left Side:

Brow Bone - Shimmery White

Eyelid - Metallic Silver

Crease - Charcoal Grey

Definer - Black with Silver Sparkle (Dupe of MAC Black Tied)

(I swatched these with 1 layer & my finger!) I adore the silver, super pigmented!

The Right Side:

Brow Bone - Light Shimmery Lilac

Eyelid - Bright Fuchsia with Purple Sparkle

Crease - Dusty Purple

Definer - Bright Blue with Sparkle

Again, I like this palette but I just don't see myself using this as often as the others. The colors are super pigmented & for $4.99 you can't pass it up!

*Krystle

Wet N Wild Sparkle Til Morning Palette (With Look!)

Hey!

I thought I'd show you another Wet N Wild Palette that I picked up a few weeks back. This is "Sparkle Til Morning" & it happens to be my favorite out of the last three I picked up. I adore teals & blues (even though I rarely wear them!) so as soon as I saw that gorgeous shimmery teal, I knew I had to have this. I got this at Savemart for $4.99. I always love these palettes, they are cheap & easy to carry with you. Plus, if you use a good primer they last all day, even on oily eyelids. 

I love the colors in this one, I'm always a sucker for browns & neutrals.  And these all have shimmer..

Left Side:

Browbone - Light gold

Eyelid - Light golden tan

Crease - Burnt Orange

Definer - Bright teal

This is the left side swatched with just one swipe of my finger. I think they are very pigmented for being a cheaper product. I travel with this that way I wouldn't  have to carry my MAC 15 palette, plus it has a good range of neutrals.

Right Side:

Browbone - Light pinky peach

Eyelid - Lighter bronze

Crease - Medium brown

Definer - Chocolate brown

The browbone color is fabulous on the right side. It's a gorgeous light pink-peach tone. I also love the darker definer brown which is a rich chocolate with shimmer.

Of course, since I loved the teal I had to use that. I did my usual routine, I use Urban Decay Primer Potion as a primer with cheaper shadows but I do switch back & forth between that & Too Faced Shadow Insurance. I like both a lot, I just feel that UDPP gives longer lasting power with certain shadows. If I know I will be at work for 10+ hours or doing a video shoot, I ALWAYS use UDPP instead of Shadow Insurance. But don't get me wrong, they both work great! The look below is done with the second color on the right ( a golden tan) on my entire eyelid & the teal in my crease. I used the first (brow bone color- light shimmery peachy pink)  on the left for my highlight & brow bone. I also used my new favorite blush called Enchant by Fyrinnae with this look. You can see the original post here.

Sorry it's a rather short post, I didn't sleep much last night & I am super tired! 

Leave comments & thanks for stopping by! 

*Krystle

Wet N Wild Drinking A Glass Of Shine Palette

The last thing I need is new palettes, but when I see Wet N Wild's I cannot help but purchase all of them! I also purchased "Sparkle Til Morning" & I went to get the other one but one of the shadows was broken & it was the last one, so I am going to see if I can find it at another store. 

Wet N Wild was one of the brands that I used to hate ( & ELF too!) but since have grown to love. These palettes are so versatile & I love to take them when I travel.

I have to admit, I rarely wear matte colors. I have one hell of a time blending them but I love the teal & blue in this palette. It was $4.99 plus I had a coupon for $1 off. 

The packaging is the same as all their other palettes, plain & simple. That works fine for me, if a product works, I don't really care about the packaging.

I don't know why they even include this applicator because I always just throw them away. They are just terrible! 

So here are the swatches: 

These were all one swipe with my fingertip, no primer. 

I love that matte teal & blue!

You can never have enough neutral mattes!

In my opinion, these palettes are a must haves, they are cheap & work great. If you use a good primer ( I always use either Urban Decay Primer Potion or Too Faced Shadow Insurance) these last forever and are super pigmented. I prefer to use Shadow Insurance with matte shadows, Primer Potion tends to be drier & harder to work with. But, on that note, I find that Primer Potion lasts much longer. There have been nights when I slept in makeup and the only thing that smears is my eyeliner!

Have you tried any of the Wet N Wild palettes?

*Krystle

Comfort Zone

Hi!

I have a swatch post in progress but Fyrinnae's site is always down so I can't get the information! That's the only thing I don't like about Fyrinnae, their website is ALWAYS down. 

So I decided to use Wet N Wild's "Comfort Zone" palette today. I had a video shoot & I find that dark shadows wash my skin out on camera.

So here is today's look (sorry it's in my car):

FACE:
MAC Prolong Wear Foundation in NC 20

MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC 30 

MAC Studio Finish Powder Plus Foundation in NC 25

NYX Bronzer/Blusher Combo in Sunrise in Bali

EYES:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Wet N Wild "Comfort Zone" Palette

Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Blackest Black 

Maybelline Turbo Boost Waterproof Mascara in Blackest Black 

NYX Slim Pencil in White Pearl (lower lash line)

BROWS:
elf  Eyebrow Kit

Milani Eyebrow Kit in Light

LIPS:

NYX Honey

NYX Tea Rose

NYX Whipped Lip Gloss

It's 8 days until my wedding! I am officially panicking!! But, I finally got to pick up my rings (I had to send my engagement ring to be re-coated & deep cleaned) and my wedding band needed to be sized. How gorgeous are they!? I can't wait for you guys to see pictures & such! :)

Have a great night!

*Krystle

Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color Spring 2012 Collection Pt 2

Originally, I passed these two lipsticks up at Savemart. I figured I already had the rest & might as well purchase them!

Here are Cherry Picking & Purty Persimmon. I only own 2 other MegaLast lipsticks besides 

this set & I rarely use them because I typically wear lip gloss more than lipstick or I choose 

NYX Round Lipsticks instead. Wet N Wild has really impressed me lately, they have come out with a lot of great products. The packaging is fairly simple. It's not glam, but it serves it's purpose. I like that you can see the lipstick because the cap is clear.

 Purty Persimmon looks almost like 24 Carrot Gold in the container but it is much more orange & much darker when applied. I'm loving all the orange & coral lips this season!

Cherry Picking is so pretty! It's a reddish deep pink. Surprisingly, for being so bright, it's very wearable. 

All of the colors are very matte, which I think is fine but they can make your lips look dry (so make sure you're exfoliating before applying!).

 Here are the two swatched with a flash.

 And with no flash..

I'll be swatching all 6 colors on my lips later this week!

You can find my post about the other 4 colors here.

As always, leave comments & let me know what you think!

Have a great night!

*Krystle

Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Color Spring 2012 Collection

Happy Mother's Day to all those beautiful Mother's out there!

I finally got my hands on Wet N Wild's MegaLast Lip Color 2012 Spring Collection. I picked up 4 out of the 6. I knew that I would wear the 3 pinks & I picked up the coral color to try out.

Here is Dollhouse Pink, Don't Blink Pink, 24 Carrot Gold & Pinkerbell.

 What Wet n Wild Says:

4-hour, long wearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, crème finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E help smooth lips.

 I absolutely adore these colors. They are bright & bold but perfect for spring & summer.

Dollhouse Pink is a very light, blue based pink but it is not chalky at all.

Don' Blink Pink is a neon pink, very opaque (my favorite of the bunch!)

24 Carrot Gold is not quite orange, not quite coral. very bright!

Pinkerbell is a coral pink color. it almost has a gold tone.

 Dollhouse pink is almost and exact dupe of NYX's Narcissus. Both very cool toned pinks. I find it hard to wear alone, so I usually layer a darker lip gloss on top.

 This picture does no justice to either color, the swatch above is very true to the color. But NYX's Haute Melon is a dupe for 24 Carat Gold. Both bright coral oranges. 

If you haven't tried any of these, I highly recommend them. For $1.99 you can't beat the price & the color pay off is gorgeous! I debating picking up the other 2 later today!

Have a great Sunday!

*Krystle

Wet N Wild "Petal Pusher" Palette

Hi Dolls!
So I've reviewed Wet N Wild's "Comfort Zone" & "Blue Had Me At Hello", which were the 2 that I originally purchased. I was so impressed with them that I rushed back to Save Mart & grabbed the only one I didn't buy. I'm not sure why I didn't buy it because I love purples. I think it's because I have so many purple shadows & liners.

"Petal Pusher" (I love the name!) comes with 8 eye shadows & a crap brush/applicator. I always throw the applicators out because they are horrendous! I do love this palette because the colors are really great, especially with it being Spring.

The colors are very soft & blendable. However, I find the colors in this palette are not nearly as pigmented as the other 2 palettes. I really have to pack the colors on to get the effect that I am going for. One thing worth mentioning is that the right side eye lid color is almost an exact match of NYX's "Red Bean Pie" (which just so happens to be a favorite shadow of mine) and the right side crease color is close to MAC's "Smut" however, it is a little more red based & the right side definer color is close to MAC's "Black Tied". So, if you are looking to try a less expensive version of those, give this palette a try!
The palette was $3.99 which is a complete steal, if you are looking for a cheap, versatile purple based palette.
Here are the swatches: You can barely see the left side brow bone color, it's a shimmery white with a slight pink tint, the eye lid color is a light pink purple, the crease color is a dark, blue based purple & the definer color is a dark purple with blue shimmer.
The right side brow bone color is my favorite of the whole palette, it's a pastel pink shimmer & it's also the last swatch on top of NYX's Eyeshadow Base in White.
I'm sorry, I never took a picture of any of the looks that I did with this palette!
I've been doing small shopping lately & I had to show the FABULOUS shoes I picked up at Ross for $25. I put them back 3 times but I just had to buy them. Plus, they are Steve Madden! For $25, that is a total steal! I haven't worn them yet, but wedges are my favorite, they are the most comfortable. I know these will kill my feet because they are 5 3/4" high. And I will be a giant woman, but oh well!

Here's another look I did with "Comfort Zone". I seriously cannot get enough of that palette! (PS: I got my hair colored, I'm trying to get back to blonde. Look how long my hair is getting!!)

Have a great day!

*Krystle

Wet N Wild "Comfort Zone" Palette

It's been awhile, hasn't it? First off, let me apologize. I mentioned in my last post that I was going through a rough time. Well, I am still going through it. I found out that after 35 years of marriage, my parent's are getting divorced. It's been a really bad time for everyone & especially hard for me because in less than 7 months I'm getting married. I'm numb to the whole situation but it's been a tough month.

Just a quick update, I have been trying to keep up with my weight loss but I'm such a stress eater. I have done better this past week & I'm focusing more on whole foods & low carbs.

On to the good stuff..

As you know, I picked up these Wet N Wild palettes & I have been using them pretty much daily since I picked them up. Today, I'll be reviewing "Comfort Zone". This is my favorite palette out of all three of them. It's so versatile & the colors are great for any skin tone.

There are 8 colors, the left side are warmer tones & the right side are cooler tones. I love that these colors can be easily blended & bravo to Wet N Wild because they have stepped their game up the past couple years! The fact that you can get 8 colors for $3.99 & they are soft & blendable, I will continue to purchase their products! (Plus, the bottom right color is a dupe to MAC Club!)

The left side's brow bone color is a super light cool gold, the eyelid color is a shimmer rose gold, the crease color is a soft chocolate brown & the definer is a deep, rich chocolate brown.

The right side's brow bone color is a cool grayish brown, the eyelid color is a golden green, the crease color is a dark brown with gold flecks & the definer color is almost exactly like MAC's Club a greenish, brownish red. It's different every time you look at it!

Here's the look I created with the palette. I used the cooler right side colors, I used the brow bone color on my lid & the eyelid color (green) on my crease with a little of the definer color at the corner of my crease.

I also picked up a new XL curling wand that I want to do a review on because I love the look it gives!

Thanks for reading!

Have a great night!

*Krystle