Smoked Bronze Look Using Urban Decay Thunderbird Eyeshadow
Smoked Bronze Look Using Urban Decay Thunderbird Eyeshadow
I recently posted an article on Urban Decay Thunderbird eyeshadow (you can read more, see photos and swatches of this product here) and wanted to share a look using this product. I used black eyeshadow, a shimmery light peachy-brown eyeshadow and a little black eye liner to add extra smokiness to the look.
Here’s how to re-create this look:
Urban Decay Thunderbird Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Thunderbird eyeshadow is one of my favourite shades from the brand and was added to Urban Decay’s line-up of permanent single eyeshadows in 2017.
The tone of this shade makes it a go-to for me whenever I want to create a quick, smokey look. I enjoy combining various colours but sometimes it is just nice to use one or two singles for a look with minimal fuss.
I haven’t seen folk talking about this eyeshadow, so I thought I would put a post together for those of you who love smokey eyes and want an easy way to get them with minimal fuss!
Left to Right: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer, Maybelline Instant Anti-Age The Eraser Eye Concealer, Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
There are so many products on the market for undereye concealers and so I thought it would be useful to write a post on my favourite products in this area. This particular post accompanies my recent article on tips for undereye concealer, which you can see here.
Maybelline has been my go-to brand for undereye concealers over the years, as I just love their products in this area. I’ve tried out undereye concealers from other brands but the Maybelline products are the ones I come back to time and time again. You can see other products which are my Timeless Favourites from various brands here.
If you are on the look-out for a great undereye concealer, then I would highly recommend checking out these products and seeing if they work for you too!
Too Faced Peach Kiss Moisture Matte Long Wear Lipsticks
I’m a huge fan of the Too Faced Peaches and Cream products and am absolutely loving their new Too Faced Peach Kiss Moisture Long Wear Lipsticks. I first purchased the shade ‘Breakfast Club’ and was so impressed that I ended up picking up two more shades – Got Peach? and Peach Beach.
I love the vibrancy, opacity, smoothness and comfortable feel of these lipsticks. They smell delicious too, due to their refreshing peachy, vanilla-esque scent.
If you are on the look out for a new matte lipstick with incredible pigment, opacity and comfort, then I highly recommend the Too Faced Peach Kiss range!
Last week, I uploaded a post featuring the new Too Faced Sugar Peach Palette (you can see the post here). I’ve been enjoying using the palette and trying the shades out in different ways.
For the look above, I used the ‘How to Glamour Guide’ that came with the palette and followed the steps for the ‘Son of a Peach’ look. I adapted the look slightly to suit my own make-up style and preferences.
I think that this look can go with so many different types of lip colours. I used the Too Faced Peach Kiss Lipstick in Breakfast Club, which is a vibrant, orange-red shade, in the photos above. Click here to read more and see swatches of the Peach Kiss Lipsticks!
Click on ‘Read More’ to find out the steps suggested in the Glamour Guide and the small tweaks I made to the look.
I’ve repurchased MAC Expensive Pink twice as it is such a beautiful duochrome shade with hints of coral, orange and pink. I’ve used it with a variety of shades and thought I would try it with cranberry and a deep charcoal for a warm, autumnal look.
To complement the look: I used Clinique Cheek Pop in 02 Peach Pop (click here to read more about this product) on the cheeks, MAC Beaming Blush Extra Dimension Skinfinish Highlighter to highlight the cheekbones and MAC Brave lipstick on the lips.
Interested reading more posts on MAC? You might enjoy my ‘Spotlight on MAC’ series (you can read more about the series here and view posts here)
Here’s how to re-create this look:
Too Faced Sugar Peach Wet and Dry Face & Eye Palette
Last week, I was browsing in Debenhams and picked up the Too Faced Sugar Peach Wet and Dry Face & Eye Palette. The palette didn’t really stand out to me online but in person, it looked so beautiful! I’ve been playing around with it and think it is amazing!
I love the versatility, scent and glowy, wide-awake look that this palette gives to the eyes, cheeks and face. The palette also looks – and feels – so luxurious, special and classy, making it a real treat to use.
I think that the Too Faced Sugar Sweet Palette is definitely worth a look if you want a daily palette to make your whole face quickly appear brighter, glowy and healthy!
Too Faced Sugar Peach Wet and Dry Face & Eye Palette (left); Too Faced Peach Kiss Moisture Matte Long Wear Lipstick in Breakfast Club (right)
I was browsing in Debenhams this week and couldn’t resist picking up two products from the Too Faced Peaches and Cream collection.
Too Faced recently extended their Peaches and Cream range to include the new Sugar Peach Wet and Dry Face & Eye Palette. You can read my full post on the palette, along with photos and swatches, here. The Sugar Peach Wet and Dry Face & Eye Palette didn’t stand out to me online but in person, it was sooooo beautiful! I just loved the whole feel of the palette, from the shades, the versatility of the products, the palette size, the smell and the luxurious feel to the compact.
Debenhams also had in the full range of Peach Kiss Moisture Matte Long Wear Lipsticks, which they haven’t had until now. You can read my full post on the lipsticks and see photos here. I tried on a few shades and loved the vibrancy, smoothness and scent of the lipsticks. I chose Breakfast Club, a bright, sophisticated orange-based red colour. Edit: I have since purchased two more shades, Peach Beach and Get Peach? . You can see all of these shades in my full post on the lipsticks.
Stay tuned for an upcoming post on the Peach Kiss Lipsticks! I also have the Just Peachy Mattes Eyeshadow Palette and the Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette, so let me know if you would like to see posts on those products.
Have you picked up any items from the Too Faced Peaches and Cream collection? What did you get? Any products you would recommend? Let me know in the comments section below.
NYX Away We Glow Eyeshadow Palette in Hooked on Glow
Some time ago, I posted a sneak peek of the NYX Away We Glow Eyeshadow Palette in ‘Hooked on Glow’ (you can see the post here). The palette really caught my eye due to the beautiful mix of peach, gold and brown shades in various finishes and tones.
I’ve been using the palette for quite a while now and think it is amazing! The range of colours, finishes and tones makes the palette extremely versatile, whether you want to create easy daily looks or more complex combinations. The eyeshadows are beautifully pigmented, smooth and last well on the lids. Win-win for me!
You can find more posts on the site featuring NYX make-up here. You can also search for make-up posts on the site featuring various brands under ‘Faves, Hauls & Brands’/’Brands’ on the site menu bar.
MAC Satin Taupe eyeshadow
Combination using MAC Satin Taupe (more details below!)
When I first started getting into MAC make-up, Satin Taupe had cult status amongst make-up bloggers and users. The shade was regularly mentioned as must-have, due to its ability to look amazing on the lid all on its own or when combined with other eyeshadows. No matter how much time has passed, MAC Satin Taupe is still an eyeshadow I find myself reaching for and one that continues to be a staple in my make-up collection.
Interested in reading more posts on MAC? You might enjoy my ‘Spotlight on MAC series’ (you can read more about the series here and find posts here).
Make-Up By Saira Lee 