FOTD Featuring "Dirty" Greasepaint Stick!

Though today was a pretty chill Saturday (just some errand-running!), I opted for a darker eye (more specifically a taupey/purple-toned smoky eye) with a soft, glowy cheek, and a pale pink lip. I'm really not one to post FOTD looks, but I really liked how this one turned out!

Here is the breakdown of what I used to achieve this look:

FACE:

MAC FIX+

Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30

Origins GinZing Eye Cream

Make Up For Ever UV Prime SPF 50/PA+++ foundation primer

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in "Mont Blanc"

NARS stick concealer in "Honey"

MAC Studio Sculpt concealer in NC15

CoverFx MatteFx Oil Absorbing Powder in "Light"

Benefit Powderflage

NARS bronzer in "Laguna"

MAC Cremeblend Blush in "So Sweet, So Easy"

Laura Geller blush in "Transparent Pink"

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in "By Candlelight" (for highlight)

EYES:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

MAC Greasepaint Stick in "Dirty" (on lid only)

MAC "Shale" eyeshadow (on lid over "Dirty")

MAC "Wedge" eyeshadow (in crease to soften)

MAC "Shroom" eyeshadow (highlight under brow bone)

MAC "Pink Opal" pigment (tiny bit in inner corner)

Jordana Fabu Liner in Black

Urban Decay Eyelash Primer Potion

Make Up For Ever Smokey Lash mascara (top lashes)

Maybelline Full & Soft mascara (bottom lashes)

LIPS:

CoverFx MintGlazeFx (to prime)

Revlon Super Lustrous lip gloss in "Petal Peach"

**Originally wore LORAC Cream Lipstick in "Baby Doll," a pale salmon pink/peach, underneath the gloss (LOVE!!)

A better view of the eyes

Side view of eyes and cheeks

What do you think? Let me know if it's a "yay" or a "nay!"

P.S. Ignore the messy hair and brows that are in desperate need of some grooming!

Sephora Beauty Insider Exclusive: LORAC Hollywood Insider Collection

LORAC is known for putting out some great value sets and their Hollywood Insider Collection is no exception. Available to Sephora Beauty Insiders only, this kit contains five full-sized products picked out specially by Carol Shaw, the artist behind LORAC Cosmetics.

For $39.50 (a steal), you get the following products:

--Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder in Spotlight (warm beige)

--Baked Matte Satin Blush in Hollywood (bronzed rose)

--Bronzed Bombshell Eyeshadow Trio in Sand/Serenity/Bronze

--Special Effects Conditioning Primer/Defining & Lengthening Mascara

--Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Vintage (light neutral beige)

This collection of red-carpet essentials is available exclusively at Sephora stores and www.sephora.com until May 12. Hurry over and snag one for yourself!

*Psssst! If you're not a Sephora Beauty Insider you must join! It's free, it's easy, and you can accumulate points with every purchase that go towards some great samples. What's not to love about that? ;-)

LORAC Sale On HauteLook.com!!

So it kind of feels like I have been posting frequently on LORAC as of late, but they keep exploding onto the scene with some incredible deals on their amazing product line! I wanted to apprise you all of the exclusive sale that is going to be taking place on HauteLook.com. From Wednesday December 9, at 8 AM PST, until Thursday December 10, at 11 PM PST, check out HauteLook.com to receive great discounts of 50-75% off select LORAC products. Items that will be included in the sale are eyeshadow trios, lip polishes, lipsticks, and a variety of value sets.

Don't miss out on this event! Register at www.hautelook.com and shop away!

Holiday Gift Idea #7: LORAC 3's A Crowd Makeup Collection

Ever find yourself standing in front of a makeup counter unable to decide which colors to purchase? Well, LORAC has made our lives a little bit simpler with their new VIP set, 3's A Crowd, exclusive to the LORAC website. The collection features three shades each of lipstick, lip polish, and loose pigments. The colors are all beautiful and wearable. The metallic pigments and the gorgeous red lipstick particularly intrigue me. They are the perfect choices to dress up your look for a holiday bash!

The Shades:

Lipsticks:

Imagine (matte)
Explore (matte)
Tango (cream)


Lip Polishes:

Bliss
Delicious
Sizzle


Glam Rock Metallic Loose Pigment Eyeshadows:

Metallic Pearl
Metallic Gold
Metallic Copper

Not only has LORAC taken some of the guess work out of the selection process, but they're also offering this set for a super affordable $19.50!! That is a serious deal!

The only bad part is that this set will only be available for a limited time at www.loraccosmetics.com, while supplies last, so snatch this set up while you can!

LORAC Holiday Smoked Out Collection

LORAC is one brand that hasn't gotten proper love from me (a shame because I'm loving their products!), but I just couldn't pass this super collection by without sharing the details with you all! LORAC has introduced a great and affordable set for the Holidays that includes some make-up essentials that will no doubt have you set for the season's occasions. This kit, which retails for $18.50 (a steal!), is available exclusively at http://www.loraccosmetics.com/. Four products are contained within a cute black make-up bag - Starry Eyed Baked Eyeshadow Trio (perfect to create a sexy, sultry smoky eye!), Midnight Sparkle Pencil, Cheek Stamp, and Lip Polish.

Really, how can you say no to this collection?!? The only bad part? It's only around for a limited time! So hurry on over to the LORAC website! This one is definitely "scoop up" worthy.