Top 5: Holy Grail Products

Greetings from the Dark Side!

For me, it has always been very difficult to label a product as a Holy Grail (HG). I use so many different products that it is hard to choose only a few to call my HG products. But, I thought about it and choose 5 products I can definitely label as HG. My criteria for HG products are products that 1) I really, really like; 2) that I used very often; 3) that are NOT limited edition and could easily obtain them; and 4) if I lost/finished them I would immediately repurchase them.

FOTD: I Dyed My Hair Red...Sort Of

Hi guys! Long time no see! I have been such a terrible blogger >_<" I wish I could say I have been really busy, but I have actually been really uninspired lately. Also I have been binge watching Netflix and Crunchyroll! I have a few quick updates to share with you all. First of all, I dyed my hair red. Kind of. I lightened my hair a bit because I want to dye it blue when I go to Anime Expo (July 3-July 6), but I hated how it looked as a really light brown. So I decided to dye it red in the mean time. Why not just dye it blue right now? Well I can't have blue hair at work, but apparently red is acceptable xD

Next sort of update is that I will be having my regular Series Challenge for June! I skipped May because I was being lazy but I will be continuing that! Anyway here is my FOTD for today!

                                                                                      Products Used                                                                              

 

Eyes

- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser 'Neutralizer'

- Wet n Wild 'Vanity' Palette (shimmery pale gold)

- Kat Von D liquid liner

- L'oreal Voluminous Miss Manga mascara

- Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit

Face & Lips 

- Wet n Wild CoverAll Foundatiin

- Revlon Matte Balm 'Standout'

Thank you for reading!

     

 Facebook | Twitter | Google + |  Bloglovin' | Instagram | Giveaway

Weekly Favorites #4

1. Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm 'Standout'
When ever I have reached for a red lip product lately, I have reached for this red from Revlon. This week I used this matte balm various times and I am so in love with it! It is really pigmented, matte (but not drying), and it looks simply amazing on the lips. It is hands down one of my favorite red lip products!

2. Dior Creme de Rose 
I purchased this balm about two weeks ago and I have used it every day since then. It is a really pricey product (I think it was about $22), but I can say that this is worth the hype! My lips have felt more moisturized with this balm than with any other balm I have used in the past. It smells like roses and it makes my lips look so pretty! It does not have a visible color, but it leaves the lips looking a bit glossy with a touch of pink sheen. This stuff is absolutely wonderful. I think I will purchase another one to keep in my purse at all times!

3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in the shade 'Neutralizer'
I'm sure I have already raved about this product more than enough, but I wanted to make sure I mentioned it again. This is definitely my HG undereye concealer. I love it very much! It brightens up the eye area and it is amazing to clean up any eye look. I recommend the shade 'Neutralizer' over the other shades though (I have the shade 'Light' as well, but I don't like that one as much). 

4. Tarte Airbuki Brush
I bought this brush along side the Tarte Amazonian Clay Airbrush Foundation,  but I use it with other foundations as well. I find this is a great brush for BB creams because it really blends in the product into the skin. I have used this brush pretty much all week to apply my Lioele BB cream on my skin. Definitely worth the money!

5. Illamasqua Cream Pigment 'Androgen'
The only cheek product I wore this week was this cream pigment here. I am loving corals lately and this is a really fantastic coral multi-purpose product. It looks so great on the cheeks though. It gives the skin a refreshed and glowing appearance. I highly recommend the Illamasqua Cream Pigments!

6. Shiro Cosmetics Seven Kingdoms Collection
The only eyeshadows I really used this week (besides the ones from my last FOTD) are a few eyshadows from the Shiro Cosmetics collection inspired by Game of Thrones. I particularly love 'Mother of Dragons' (purple/mauve with silver) and 'Maiden Queen' (emerald green). I pressed all of these eyeshadows so I have them conveniently all in one palette.

Thank you for reading!

     

 Facebook | Twitter | Google + |  Bloglovin' | Instagram | Giveaway

Weekly Favorites #3

1. Revlon 'Snow Peach' Lipstick
I bought this lipstick a few weeks ago and I have been using so much since I got it. It was part of the Revlon display for the vintage lip colors that were brought back. This was the only shade that really called out to me. It is a beautiful coral peach that is perfect for spring. I absolutely love it! It has been in my purse the whole week!

2. Micheal Kors Slim Runway Rose Gold Watch
Last week, I splurged on this Micheal Kors watch. I have been wanting a MK watch for a long time, but they are quite pricey. I settled for this rose gold beauty! You can't see it very well, but it is a really simple design. I have been wearing it every day this week!

3. ELF HD Undereye Setting Powder
I love my Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer, but sometimes I feel like I need a really good setting powder for it. I found this Undereye Setting Powder at Target and I immediately knew it was something I had to try. So far, I really like it! It gives the skin a really matte and soft finish. It doesn't really cover dark circles, but it helps to set concealer or to just slightly brighten up the eye area.

4. MAC 'Riri Woo' Lip Liner
I hate putting a limited edition item on here, but I have honestly been using this a lot this week too. I tend to use it with red lipstick, but I have also used it under Revlon's 'Snow Peach' to add a bit of a red undertone to the lipstick. This is such a great lip liner and a beautiful color!

5. RBL 'Kellie Gonzo' Nail Polish
Another limited edititon product I hate to mention, but this polish here has been on my toe nails this week. It matches the 'Snow Peach' lipstick too, and adds a bright pop of coral. It is perfect for spring. And regardless of it being spring, I love coral polishes/lipsticks!

6. NYC 'Sunny' Bronzer
I am starting to bust out this bronzer really often now that the weather is becoming warmer. This is a great bronzer. It is inexpensive, it does not pull orange, and it applies beautifully. I thought it would be too dark on my light skin tone, but it really is not. A great product for the money!

Thank you for reading!

     

 Facebook | Twitter | Google + |  Bloglovin' | Instagram | Giveaway

Star Wars Series: Darth Vader

"You don't know the power of the Dark Side" -Darth Vader

Darth Vader is not just one of favorite Star Wars characters, but he is also one of the most iconic character in the series. He is one of the main antagonists of the Star Wars saga, yet he is also redeemed by his sacrifice in the end. When I thought about creating a Darth Vader look, I have to say I was quite intimidated; I didn't know how I could do any justice to his character. I knew I wanted something dark and smokey, but I wanted to add in red for his lightsaber too. I also wanted to add a bit of light, since he is not entirely a bad character which resulted in me adding some silver glitter. The sparkles over the black base in this look also are very reminiscent of all the space/galaxy scenes throughout the films. I was quite pleased with the outcome, and I hope you all like it as well!

Star Wars Series: Boba Fett

Greetings from the Dark Side!

I am really excited to finally bring you another Star Wars inspired look! I should really have done lots of these by now since my blog name is inspired by Star Wars after all! Today I will be sharing my Boba Fett inspired look. Boba Fett, a Madalorian bounty hunter and the clone of Jango Fett, is one of favorite characters from Star Wars, mostly because I really like his armor. So I was very excited to try to create a look inspired by him!

Harry Potter Series: Bellatrix Lestrange

Greetings from the Dark Side!

 I have for you a somewhat grungy look inspired by Bellatrix Lestrange herself. I love the way Helena Bonham Carter played Bellatrix's character, so this is a shout out to her marvelous acting! I don't look anything like Bellatrix, mind you, so this is just an inspired look. I opted for the more natural look as apposed to the smokier and darker look. And of course I had to wear my Bellatrix necklace!

2013 Favorites: Misc Eye Products

Greetings from the Dark Side!

Now that I finished picking out my favorite eyeshadows for 2013, I also want to mention a few random eye products that are not eyeshadows. These are some of my most used and most loved products, so keep reading for more :D

2013 Favorites: Lip Products

Greetings from the Dark Side!

Let's continue with the 2013 favorites! I'm sure you are all sick of seeing these posts by now, but stick with me here. The following are my favorite lip products for 2013. Some of these products were released during the year and some are older products that I just happened to absolutely love during 2013. Keep reading for more!

Revlon Parfumerie 'Autumn Spice'

Greetings from the Dark Side!

Today is the first of December, and Christmas season is officially underway! I am still trying to hold onto a bit of fall though so I choose to wear this fall-tastic nail polish! Revlon's 'Autumn Spice' from the Parfumerie line is not just a gorgeous color, but it also has a lovely scent! 

Autumn Spice is a blackened brown base with orange, red, and golden shimmer. It is a very warm-toned and vibrant shade! The shimmers reflect light and make it look like it there's glowing embers on your nails. You will only need 1-2 coats for full opacity too~ The scent is very reminiscent of sweet pumpkin pie. It is definitely more like a sweet pumpkin spice; I was actually expecting a very spicy cinnamon scent. The smell is only present for about 1-2 days and it is not overwhelming at all. You will only be able to smell it if you have your nails quite close to your nose.

This is the first polish I have tried from this Revlon line. I think the bottles are super cute and some of the colors look really nice! This was the color that caught my attention the most so I decided to start with this one. I am quite impressed with it so I might try some of the other shades if I have money to spare. 

Have you tried any polishes from this Revlon line? If you have, what did you think of them?

Disney Series: Anna (Frozen)

Greetings from the Dark Side!

Who's excited to see the new Disney movie Frozen? I am very excited because I am loving the character of Elsa so far. Anna is the main protagonist and the sort of determined and daring one of the two sisters, whoever she looks a whole lot like Rapunzel (as many other people have pointed out). I was not very inspired by Anna's look so I had to work extra hard to come up with something. I wanted to use the colors of her outfit while still trying to make the eyeshadows look girly. So here is my attempt at a Anna inspired look! 

Early Birthday Haul!

Hello everyone!

As I mention in my Facebook, I have been lacking on my posting for the past days because I was really sick. I thought I felt better the other day, but then I went back to feeling absolutely freaking terrible. But today I feel better for sure :D I even did a bit of hauling! My birthday is coming up,  it's on October 25th. My super sweet supervisor/friend gifted me an early birthday gift: a Sephora gift card and some Revlon nail stickers! She knows me too well xD So after feeling like crap for the past week, I decided I needed a bit of retail therapy. Here is what I purchased~

1. Kat Von D Rehab Priming Elixir ($30)
I suppose I should start with the reason I was in Sephora in the first place. I was almost out of my Kat Von D primer and I needed a new one! I have been using this stuff on and off for the past 2-3 months, not really sure if I liked it or not. I decided this month that I absolutely love this primer for my combo-dry skin. This primer is especially amazing with the Kat Von D Lock It foundation! It's not cheap, but it makes my skin feel amazing and it makes the Lock It foundation look so much better! It was out of stock for the longest time, so I wanted to make sure that I had at least a new bottle stocked.

Review: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balms

FOTD: Dashing Doctor (Ft. Victorian Disco Cosmetics)

Greetings from the Dark Side!

Here's a look I did last week using some of the eyeshadows from the Victorian Disco Cosmetics Time Lord Collection.I love these colors because they are neutral and go with pretty much any lip color, but they are Doctor Who inspired!! ♥

Haul!: Walgreens, Rite Aid, and ULTA

Greetings dark siders!

I recently started to clean out my makeup collection, but I guess I decided to invest in some new products so I went hauling xD I swear when ever I say "I don't really haul anymore", BAM! I go and buy a bunch of stuff! Oh well, more stuff for you guys to see on my blog ^_^

                                                                           Walgreens                                                                      

1. Pond's  Luminous Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes

So I went to Walgreens because I needed to get some makeup removing wipes. I have been using the Simple Facial Wipes for a while now, and I noticed my skin breaking out a bit when I stopped using them. I usually get my makeup removing wipes from Rite Aid, but I was closer to Walgreens so I went there. Unfortunately the wipes were more than $6, and I always pay less than $4 per pack from Rite Aid. Instead I picked up the Pond's makeup removing wipes because they were BOGO FREE. I ended up getting 2 packs of 30 wipes for $5.99! Score! 

Review: Revlon Lip Butters

Greetings from the Dark Side!

Revlon Lip Butters!! These babies have been in my makeup collection for a while, and I absolutely love them. I thought I would talk a little more in detail about each shade I own. I also want to show you guys how these look on my lips with my full-face makeup~ Keep reading for more!

*I couldn't find one of my lip butters in the shade 'Wild Watermelon', but I do have a photo of me wearing it.

Sailor Moon Series: Sailor Moon

Greetings from the Dark Side!

I am sure that most of you have watched or at least know of Sailor Moon. It is such an iconic and well-know anime series that it is really hard not to recognize the heroine. I myself watched Sailor Moon as a kid, although I actually watched it in Spanish. I was never a fan of Sailor Moon in the English dub, and I much prefer the original Japanese or the Spanish dub. Sailor Moon is definitely one of the anime series that I remember the most from my childhood, so I am super happy to be making some inspired looks based on the wonderful characters. This look is inspired by Usagi in her Sailor Moon regular Sailor Senshi outfit! Enjoy ^_~

Keep reading more for a pictorial!

Revlon 'Rich' Nail Enamel

Greetings from the Dark Side!

Besides the Revlon Photoready palette in 'Muse', I also bought a nail polish from the Revlon Evening Opulence collection. This shade is called 'Rich' and is is really similar to the Revlon nail polish in 'Carbonite', which was supposed to be a dupe for Chanel's 'Graphite' nail polish. I don't own 'Carbonite' or 'Graphite' so I can't compare them for you guys, but from swatches I've seen online 'Rich' looks a little bit different than 'Carbonite' and a little more similar to 'Graphite'. 

Rich is a lovely pewter silver with an overlay of fine gold shimmer. This nail polish is AMAZING! I am only wearing one coat of nail polish and it looks perfect. The nail polish dries fast and it does not chip at all. I am really amazed by this color. Definitely worth the money.

Review: Revlon Lash Potion Mascara

Greetings from the Dark Side!

A while ago, I posted a First Impression for this mascara. But since I am done with this mascara as of today, I want to post an official review!~

Dupe Alert: Revlon Photoready 'Muse' Palette (Evening Opulence Collection)

Greetings from the Dark Side!

I mentioned in THIS tutorial that when I saw the new Revlon Evening Opulence collection, I immediately recongnized the colors from the Photoready eyeshadow palette in 'Muse'. It is identical to the YSL Ombres 5 Lumieres palette #11 Midnight Garden from the the Fall 2011 collection. I wanted to see if this Revlon palette was a close dupe to the YSL one, so I swatched the colors side by side to compare the two!