3 Looks with Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

I was extremely lucky and received the Naked 3 palette as a gift for Christmas. The quality and pigmentation is amazing, I love the packaging and the colours are so pretty and unique. 

I thought about doing a review and swatches post, but there are loads out there so I thought I would do something a little different. 

I wanted to show you my favorites looks to create with the palette, so below are my three go-to looks with the shadows I have been using the most.

The first look is the easiest to create, but because the colours are so pretty it looks like it took a lot more effort. I put Mugshot all over the lid and blended into the crease. I then added factory to the outer V and blended into the crease and smudged it along the lash line. For all the looks I used Benefits Creasless Cream Shadow in Bikini Tini as a base and Rimmels exagerate liquid eyeliner. In this look I have Mac Creme Cup on my lips and I think it complements the shadows nicely. 

The second look is more of an everyday neutral look. I put Strange all over my lid and blended Limit and Nooner into my crease and outer v. Because the overall look is rose toned, I like to use a peach blush and lipstick to complement the eyeshadow. Here I am wearing Mac Shy Girl on my lips and Sleek Rose Gold on my cheeks. 

The third look is a little more complicated to create. I used Limit all over the lid, Nooner in the crease and then blended Darkside into the outer V. I highlighted my inner corner with Dust, and it looks a lot prettier in real life. Its a nice look for the evening when you want glamour, but nothing over the top.

Have you got the Naked 3 Palette? What are your favorite combinations?

Gem x

VIVO Colour Block Palette - Enchanted: Reviewed

The Colour Block is a new release from Vivo Cosmetics and comes in two forms: The Enchanted palette, which has a lovely mix of colours from brights to neutrals and the Unprotected palette which has colours extremely similar to MUA's Undressed.  

I picked Enchanted up while in Tesco the other day. It is normally £3.99, but at the moment it is on sale for just £3. I saw the Unprotected palette there too, it looks gorgeous but I have so many neutrals I couldn't get it. It pained me so much to leave it there, I may go back and get it even though its SO similar to the Undressed by MUA.

The palette has such a lovely mix of colours which are perfect for Autumn/Winter. My favourite is the lovely teal shadow. I had a little play and came up with a  look using this colour which you can see above. I wasn't feeling particularly brave so used it as an accent colour with brown the main. I am currently thinking of ways to use the gorgeous burgundy colour with out looking ill or like I have been punched in the eye!

The shadows are a mix of shimmer and matte. They are quite pigmented and blend nicely, very good quality for £3.99. They last really well with or with out a primer on my non-oily lids.

I definitely recommend getting this palette. Its great if you want to experiment with colour but still has the neutrals in there. 

You can purchase this palette from Tesco stores or directly from Vivos website here. 

Are you a coloured shadow lover? Or are you more for the neutrals? Do you have any ideas on how I could use the burgundy colour?

Gem x

Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo Collection

When these products were released there was a slight hype surrounding them and I couldn't wait to go out and buy them. I am glad to say that for me, they lived up to that hype.

I have three of these now and I love them all. If you don't  know they are gel/cream eyeshadows which claim to last 24 hours. I have never worn them for that long but I have worn them a good 12 hours and they lasted really well with no creasing or fading.

 I have reviewed On and On bronze in more detail here. Taupe I found to have a slightly thicker consistency which made it a little tougher to apply than On and On Bronze. It is also the only matte of the bunch. Eternal Silver was the same consistency an On and On Bronze and applied like a dream.

They are such good products and a steal at £4.99. I plan on getting the remaining colours for my collection soon.

What do you think of these, did they live up to the hype for you?

Gem x