This is the first of my looks using the new Urban Decay XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette. I really wanted to try out some of the greens in the palette but I also liked the idea of adding in a little pop of red in the outer v. If the red (Gash) is too much for you, you could always substitute it with a green (like Misdemeanor) or a brown (like Smog or Twice Baked) from the palette.
You can read more about this palette, see photos and view swatches here.
Here’s how to re-create this look:
Being a make-up lover, I love watching YouTube videos, reading make-up blogs and browsing in stores to see all of the fun products out there. I thought it would be fun to write a new type of post passing on information on new products, collections and other make-up related goodness. I hope you enjoy reading this type of post too!
I recently found out that a Charlotte Tilbury counter will be opening in House of Fraser, Glasgow! Very, very exciting, particularly given that there aren’t any counters in Scotland. The counter will be opening on Thursday 8 September in the section where the MAC counter used to be located (MAC has moved to where Yo Sushi used to be).
Kat Von D make-up is coming to the UK and Ireland! The brand will be available exclusively to Debenhams online. You can read more about the launch here.
Bare Minerals has just added to their foundation line-up with the new BarePro Performance Wear Powder Foundation. BarePro is a pressed mineral powder foundation and comes in 20 shades. You can read more about this product here.
Urban Decay will be launching several new products as part of their Fall/Autumn collection. Products will include two Vice Lip Palettes, the Naked Ultimate Basics Palette (see more on Temptalia here), the Naked Ultimate Illumination Trio (see more on XSparkage here), Urban Lashes and Moondust liquid eyeshadows. They will also be re-launching vintage eyeshadows, lipsticks and nail polishes as part of their 20 year anniversary. You can see a sneak peek of the Fall/Autumn launches on the Urban Decay Instagram page here and the Teen Vogue site here.
Do you like this sort of post? Any types of launches, make-up ranges or products you would like to read more about? Let me know in the comments section.
On a recent visit to the Kiko store, I picked up two different types of eyeliners: one of their new Lasting Precision Automatic Eyeliners and one of their Super Colour Eyeliners. I’ve been really enjoying trying out Kiko make-up recently and these two products are no exception. These products are highly pigmented, glide on easily and last all day – everything I look for from an eyeliner. Oh, and did I mention that they are reasonably priced as well? Another win-win for me from Kiko!
Interested in reading more posts on Kiko make-up? Click here to read about other products I have tried out and love from the brand.
When I was in the Kiko store recently, this particular shade really caught my eye. That, and the fact that the nail polishes were reduced to £1 from £3.90! What a bargain! I hadn’t used the Kiko nail polishes before, so I had no idea whether or not it would be any good. Well, after using this polish, I can say that they are amazing! Colour, shine and reasonable wear time (about 3 days for this shade), all for only £1.
Kiko High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadows in 20 Pearly Tangerine (left) and 24 Pearly Violet (right)
I have been enjoying using my High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadow in 84 Pearly Green (click here to read more about this shade) and so I picked up two more shades to try out when I was in store recently. There is a good selection of colours in the High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadow range and these two shades caught my eye. I love orange and purple eyeshadows and these two products had micro sparkle through them, making them extra pretty. I just couldn’t resist trying them out!
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipstick Packaging
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipstick in ‘Wonderland’
Swatch of Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipstick in ‘Wonderland’
Today, I am going to introduce you to my new favourite lipstick: Urban Decay Lipstick in Wonderland!
Wonderland lipstick is part of the new limited edition Gwen Stefani collection, which has been launched by Urban Decay. The collection contains a blusher palette, an eyeshadow palette, a range of lipsticks, coordinating lip liners and a brow box. I couldn’t resist taking a look at the products when I was in store and fell in love with one of the lipsticks – Wonderland.
Update: Wonderland is now available as part of the permanent Urban Decay Vice Lipstick collection. The other shades from the Gwen Stefani collection have also been incorporated into the regular Vice range of lipsticks.
Looking for more inspiration, tips or techniques for wearing red-based lip colours? If so, you might like other articles and products featured as part of the ‘All About Red Lips’ series.
Today, I am going to introduce to Urban Decay Venom. Venom is a deep, plum-berry lipstick which creates a beautiful, sultry effect on the lips. The satin finish to this shade makes the lips look sophisticated, defined and polished, rather than flat or overly shiny. The depth of colour in Venom also means that it lasts well throughout the day and does not require regular touch-ups.
Urban Decay Venom Lipstick
Urban Decay Venom Lipstick and Lid
Mint Chocolate
Mint Chocolate
For this look, I used a bright jewel green eyeshadow with medium and deep chocolate browns in the crease to create a jewelled effect on the eyes. I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.
This look is part of The Chocolate series, which shows how you can experiment with a different lid colour to change up an existing look. You can find The Chocolate series here.
If you are interested in how these combinations look on other people, then I’d recommend taking a look at @shinebridabeauty on Instagram! @shinebridabeauty tagged me to show she was inspired by The Chocolate Series and re-created the looks on her Instagram page. It’s so wonderful to see the combinations on someone else. @shinebridabeauty also uses different products, which that you don’t need the same items to re-create a look. She also came up with her own extra Chocolate look – Coconut Chocolate – so look out for that one on her Instagram page!
Here’s how to re-create this look:
Caramel Chocolate
Caramel Chocolate
For this look, I used an amber-caramel toned eyeshadow with medium and deep chocolate browns in the crease to create a warm, soft effect on the eyes. I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.
This look is part of The Chocolate series, which shows how you can experiment with a different lid colour to change up an existing look. You can find The Chocolate series here.
If you are interested in how these combinations look on other people, then I’d recommend taking a look at @shinebridabeauty on Instagram! @shinebridabeauty tagged me to show she was inspired by The Chocolate Series and re-created the looks on her Instagram page. It’s so wonderful to see the combinations on someone else. @shinebridabeauty also uses different products, which that you don’t need the same items to re-create a look. She also came up with her own extra Chocolate look – Coconut Chocolate – so look out for that one on her Instagram page!
Here’s how to re-create this look:
Today, I am going to introduce you to a recent discovery of mine: Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara with a curved brush. I used the normal non-curved brush version of this mascara years ago and really liked it. However, I had completely forgotten about it as there are always so many new exciting mascaras being released which pull me in. Recently, I noticed there was a curved brush version on the market in the UK. Well, I just had to try it, especially since it was only £5 for a limited time in Superdrug!
Make-Up By Saira Lee 