Green is one of my favourite colours to wear, both in terms of eyeshadow and clothing. I thought I would play about with some MAC green eyeshadows and came up with this green combination.
To complement the look: I used Benefit Rockateur blusher on the cheeks and MAC Fresh and Frisky Huggable Lipcolour 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:
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).
I’ve been really enjoying creating various eyeshadow combinations using the new Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Palette (you can see my post on the palette here). I just love this palette!
I thought it would be fun to post four different combination ideas using the Norvina Palette. I have given details on how to re-create the combination under each look item, along with suggestions for cheek and lip products to go with each look.
If you would like some look ideas using particular shades in the palette, or certain types of looks, let me know! I’m really enjoying playing about with it so stay tuned for more combination ideas!
Makeup Revolution The Emily Edit: The Wants Palette
I mentioned in my recent ‘sneak peek’ post (you can see the post here) that one of my favourite YouTubers, EmilyNoel83, has launched two palettes, in collaboration with MakeupRevolution. The two palettes – The Wants and The Needs – are amazing and I have really been enjoying playing with them.
Today’s post features ‘The Wants’, an eyeshadow palette with 24 eyeshadows spanning a wide range of colours, tones and finishes. The shades in the palette have been created to inspire you, as well as to keep you in your comfort zone with your make-up.
I absolutely love this eyeshadow palette, as it has an amazing range of colours, tones and finishes, all for just £15. I would highly recommend the palette to anyone who wants to try out lots of different, great quality shades at an affordable price.
You can read my post on ‘The Needs’ Palette here.
You can view eyeshadow combinations and look ideas using The Wants Palette on the site here! I’m really enjoying playing around with it and creating different looks. Let me know if there are any shades you would love me to showcase in looks!
Makeup Revolution The Emily Edit: The Needs
I mentioned in my recent ‘sneak peek’ post (you can see the post here) that one of my favourite YouTubers, EmilyNoel83, has launched two palettes, in collaboration with MakeupRevolution. The two palettes – The Wants and The Needs – are amazing and I have really been enjoying playing with them.
Today’s post features ‘The Needs’, an ‘all-in-one’ palette which contains everyday essentials for quick and easy make-up.
I think this palette ticks all the boxes for anyone who wants to streamline their make-up application, have everything to hand in one place or have a travel friendly option. The design of the palette, along with the enclosed products, make every day make-up so much easier – and quicker – to navigate. Whether you are a fan of Emily or just someone who wants to make their make-up process more seamless, I think this product is amazing! It’s also at a great price point – £10 – so it’s a great way to try out a variety of different products!
You can read my post on The Wants Palette here.
Makeup Revolution The Emily Edit: The Needs and The Wants Palettes
I’m a long-time viewer of EmilyNoel83 on YouTube and recently saw her video announcing the launch of her two palettes, in collaboration with Makeup Revolution. You can see the launch video on her YouTube page here and a shorter video on the Makeup Revolution YouTube page here.
I have tried – and loved – many products that EmilyNoel83 has recommended in her videos and so I was incredibly excited to try out the two palettes she has created. The two palettes – The Needs and The Wants – are just fantastic and I am enjoying playing with them so much!
The Needs Palette contains Emily’s greatest hits from her favourite Makeup Revolution palettes and focuses on everyday essentials for the face and eyes. You can read my post, along with photos and swatches on The Needs Palette here.
The Wants palette contains 24 eyeshadows in various tones and is designed to inspire you, whilst also keeping you in your comfort zone. You can read my post, along with photos and swatches on The Wants Palette here.
I’ve been enjoying playing around with the Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette recently and came up with this orange, gold and magenta eyeshadow look.
Tip: If you want to add extra drama to this look, you could add in some eyeliner along the upper lashline. Black would add extra definition and sharpness to the eyes, whilst a coloured eyeliner (like purple) would give a sultry, ‘pop’ to the look.
Looking for more combination ideas using the Urban Decay Full Spectrum Palette? You can see more looks on the site here. You can also search for looks using various palettes featured on the site under ‘Eyeshadow Combo Ideas’/’Palettes’ on the menu bar.
Here’s how to re-create this look:
MAC Coquette is quite an interesting shade and a relatively new addition to my make-up collection. Coquette looks grey-ish taupe but can look more olive green, brown or golden, depending on what other shades you use alongside it.
For this look, I drew out the olive tones in Coquette by combining it with brown and green eyeshadows.
Interested reading more posts on MAC? You might enjoy my ‘Spotlight on MAC’ series (you can read more about the series here).
Here’s how to re-create this look:
I thought I would kick-start the new ‘Timeless Favourites’ series (you can read more about the series here) with The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer. Mary-Lou Manizer used to be regularly featured on YouTube and on make-up blogs as a favourite of many make-up lovers. I wrote a post on this product back in 2016 and thought it would be fun to re-visit the product, as it is still in my collection.
I’m so glad I tried out this product again as it has become one of my favourite highlighters all over again! Mary-Lou Manizer is a pale, champagne-gold powder highlighter which can be used to add radiance to the face, cheeks and eyes. I think it is perfectly suited to obtaining the strobing effect which is so popular right now.
Last month, I visited the Livingston Designer Retail Outlet and picked up some goodies from ‘Cosmetic Company Store’. If you live in the USA, you may have seen The Cosmetic Company Stores. The CCS sells premium make-up at reduced prices from brands and now has outlets across the UK.
The CCS sells premium make-up at reduced prices from brands within the Estee Lauder group (including MAC, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Smashbox and Tom Ford, to name but a few). The products are genuine and there is nothing wrong with them. They tend to be those from limited edition ranges, surplus stock from existing ranges and shades which are being phased out by the make-up brands.
Make-Up By Saira Lee 