Thursday, October 6, 2011

EOTD: Subtle Morning Sunrise with Stila loves Roxy (and a bonus quickie-review)

Hey'all! Quick EOTD to show the Stila loves Roxy palette on my eyes.  I was surprised that the peaches looked so similar on and more pigmented than my swatches suggested.  I started this EOTD with the face chart instructions, which just wound up being a waste because the peaches were muddled on my lids. I ought to have just tried the gradient look.  I used the shade "water" on my lower lashline, but I did find it a bit too sheer.  In person the effect is definitely a watercolor makeup look, but a lot of the pictures I took just made it appear to be blue under-eye circles!  This palette can't just be slapped on in the morning (in contrast, I wore Love and Empower yesterday, which looked just fine applied quickly and to face-chart specifications).
I'll do a redo-run with this palette tomorrow and I'm sure it will turn out better!

Winning: L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara. Like the Roxy palette, it also takes a lot of care with application (to avoid clumping), but it is super-black and volumizes quite well - I just wish it had held my curl. Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black  =  <3 ('nuff said!).

FAIL: Benefit Realness of Concealness Kit. First of all, it doesn't have a decent spot concealer, just Boi-ing, which I already see sliding off and creasing under my eyes three hours after application.  Ooh La Lift did diminish puffiness a little bit but I already have eye cream, moisturizer, foundation and concealer to put on, so why would I want to pack on yet another product?  High Beam is sooo inferior to Girl Meets Pearl (which I love). There is no discernable highlight on my cheekbones where I dabbed it. Lemon aid doesn't do anything to color correct on me (probably because I'm already kinda yellow) and is making my shadow crease. The Lip Plump is not bad, but to be honest I enjoy reapplying lippie. I would totally return this kit if I didn't get it as a GWP. End Rant/Bonus Review.

17 comments:

  1. I agree this is the perfect subtle look :) you have such gorgeous eyes missy! Im jelous not to mention lashes that actually behave :P mine just go all over the place :( I'm sure ive moaned about this before but pretty eyes like yours make me curse them :p

    Sarah
    http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com/
    xx

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  2. Haha Sarah, trade you my eyes for your figure? Just kidding b/c I haven't seen your eyes, but I bet they're perfectly lovely :)

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  3. This is lovely! Thanks for the heads up about the Benefit kit- I was actually kind of interested in trying that one. I need to get Girl Meets Pearl!

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  4. My pleasure, Steph! High Beam is a disappointing bummer after Girl Meets Pearl, which works as it's supposed to. My skin basically drinks High Beam up and it leaves not a trace! Might work on dry skin, though?

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  5. i love the natural look!! :Dhope you can check out my blog for some +vibes and inspiration!xo

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  6. I love your eyelashes, so pretty.

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  7. Hi Ree, thanks! Please try the Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, it is completely amazing <3

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  8. Looks so pretty! Love that your lashes are so long! ^_^

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  9. It's a nice, natural look. :)

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  10. I planned to buy some classy pieces which I can wear for some months/years maybe ;)

    The seasonal clothes (a red jeans and a dark blazer) were out of stock :(

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  11. Gorgeous! Thanks for this post!

    GTBB,
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    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  12. Subtle makeup is my favourite. This is lovely. Have a nice weekend.

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  13. Beautiful! I love neutral shades :)
    Have a spectacular day,

    xoxo
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  14. Looks lovely :).

    Sadie x

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