EOTD: PINK FAIRY+HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF BOBBI BROWN'S SHIMMER BRICK OR ANY OTHER SHIMMER POWDER

Shimmer bricks also come in handy as an eyeshadow palette. Here's a tutorial plus an EOTD which I would like to call PINK FAIRY (oh how creative haha).

The finished EOTD. :)

First, let's have a look at my shimmer brick. There are 5 strips that compliment each other. I will refer per strip as 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Oops! Forgot to rotate the pic. Anyway, From right to left: Shade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

TUTORIAL:

First, use 4 as a base. Cover the entire lid with the shade.

Use 5 to outline creases. Apply on the entire crease line. The best way to know if you've covered the entire crease line is to apply the shadow in an arching motion.

Use 3 on the outer crease. It's the darkest among the three strips. It adds depth to the eyes, faking my way to deeper creases. The hot pink shade also adds a pop of color to my eyes.

Use 1 as a highlighter for the inner crease. This will make the colors pop out, and will add more attention to the eyes. Apply as close to the lash line, as if you're applying a gel liner.

Use 2 to highlight the brow bone.

Use 1 on the tear duct to make eyes look brighter.

OPTIONAL:

- APPLY EYELINER OR MASCARA FOR MORE DRAMATIC EYES

- LIGHTLY DUST SHIMMER ON APPLES OF THE CHEEKS WITH THE SHIMMER BRICK TO GIVE THE FACE A GLOWING LOOK. DO IT IN A SWEEPING HORIZONTAL MOTION. IT ALSO COMPLIMENTS THE EYE MAKE- UP LOOK WITHOUT GOING TOO OVERBOARD. I DID THE SAME IN THE LAST PICTURE. I DID NOT APPLY BLUSH BECAUSE I FELT THAT THE LOOK NEED NOT ANY. JUST A TOUCH OF SHIMMER ON THE CHEEKS, AND IT'LL BE PERFECT.

There you go! A nice wash of pink and peach that's perfect for day or night. The trick to daytime wear is to not go overboard. Bobbi Brown's shimmer brick is well, shimmery, so too much can make you look as if Tinkerbell threw a bucket of fairy dust on your eyes. The pink shade makes the eyes look brighter and fresher. It also gives the wearer a more youthful, and carefree look.

This trick can also be done on shimmer, glow, highlight, or whatever palette there is. It doesn't necessarily have to be Bobbi Brown. Palettes always have complimenting colors. So for newbies to beauty, it's best to buy a palette so you'll get to see what shade goes well with what. That way, there's less room for mistakes and time waste. And it also saves you space in your make- up kit too!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: NYX EYESHADOW TRIO IN PURPLE/DEEP PURPLE/PRUNE+ EOTD: GRAPE SHAKE

Here's an initial review on NYX EYESHADOW TRIO IN PURPLE/DEEP PURPLE/PRUNE

PRICE: 250PHP

PLACE BOUGHT: SOMERA, GLORIETTA 5

OTHER LOCATIONS: NYX MULTIPLY DEALERS

THE VERDICT:

'Tis my first time to try NYX's eyeshadows. I was kinda' hesitant to try 'em before because I believe that I should spend for eyeshadows because expensive ones really have good quality. Perhaps it is because of some bad encounters with cheap eyeshadows that fall out, crease, smudge, and change color when applied on the lids. So instead of spending too much in finding good yet cheap eyeshadows, I decided to settle for the best ones.  I learned my lesson. The money I've wasted on cheap ones, when summed up, can buy me a pan from good brands like MAC or Laura Mercier.

This is just a gift from mom. She said that she got me this since I'm into theatre and this will come handy someday (how sweet!)

So let's review the packaging.

The small mirror on top which enables you to see the shades is pretty convenient. That way, you wouldn't up purchasing the wrong palette, or a palette that you will not like, and will end up not using. It also comes with a sponge tip applicator.

Well, the trio palette has no fancy name whatsoever. It's straight to the point. :P

Here's a picture with the swatches of the shades without an eye primer.

Boy, these eyeshadows are pretty good! The texture is buttery and it applies and blends like a dream! When applied atop an eye primer, I'm pretty sure that the colors will be bolder and more vibrant.

Here's an EOTD using the NYX eyeshadow trio. Nice pigmentation eh?

STUFF USED:

NYX EYESHADOW TRIO (PURPLE/DEEP PURPLE/PRUNE)

WET N' WILD MEGA EYES CREAM TO POWDER EYESHADOW (WILD ORCHID)

EVER BILENA PENCIL EYELINER (BLACK)

MAC EYESHADOW (RICEPAPER)

MAYBELLINE THE COLOSSAL MASCARA (BLACK)

To sum up, the eyeshadows' texture and quality can be compared to MAC's. And for those beauties on a budget, instead of buying cheap palettes that may be similar to the price range of NYX eyeshadows and palettes, I suggest go for NYX. Cheap, but definitely outstanding.

EOTD: ELECTRIC PURPLE

It's been a while since I posted an eotd. So without further adieu, I present you, ELECTRIC PURPLE.

I just layered the application because the camera can't catch its true colors. But if you're planning to do something like this, try applying it thinly. :)

So this EOTD is a big experiment with my Stars N' Rockets and MUFE 92. I thought that it would be plain flat and boring. But hey, both made lovely music together. The sheer pay- off of stars n' rockets complimented the flat and pigmented pay- off of mufe :)

STUFF USED:

MAC STARS N' ROCKETS

MUFE EYESHADOW (92 PURPLE)

MAC RICEPAPER

EVER BILENA PENCIL EYELINER

LAURA MERCIER EYESHADOW (NOIR) (STROKED UPWARDS TO CREATE A WINGED EYE LINE)

MAX FACTOR FALSE EYELASHES EFFECT MASCARA

Oops! Sorry for the greasy skin. Hahaha. :p The lippie I'm wearing is YSL Rouge Pur in 141 Rose Pink.

GUTEN MORGEN LADIES! :)