1. Urban Decay Naked Palette — Hands down. You've heard about this palette from your best friend, to YouTube video gurus to celebrity makeup artists worldwide. And by now, I'd probably be judging you if you haven't snagged this already. The palette indeed lives up to every bit of hype that it receives. Urban Decay is well-known for having high-quality, cruelty-free, richly pigmented eye shadows. The palette packs 12 gorgeous neutral shades with a delicious candy-bar looking punch in packaging. The colors are perfect for an everyday office look but are also perfect for a night out on the town, as the textures range from matte to shimmer. The set includes a Taklon eye shadow brush/a duo-ended 24-7 eyeliner in Zero/Whiskey (depending on when you picked up the palette). A mini version of the famous UDPP (Urban Decay Primer Potion) is also included with the set to ensure your shadows will stay put on those lovely peepers long after an eight-hour work day... even possibly past a hard-earned happy hour. (Purchased from Macy*s, $48)
2. Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Crimson — Wow. This is quite possibly the FIRST red lipstick I've ever been able to pull off in all my years of makeup hoarding. I picked it up on a whim after looking for a nice deep red lip color for the fall, well knowing I would probably be disappointed after several attempts of trying to find the perfect red lip. The colors would constantly clash with my skintone, look too intense or have weird berry undertones——but NOT this baby! After light-handedly (very pigmented!) applying this on my lips, blotting it a few times with a tissue, and cleaning up the edges... I could not stop looking at my lips. Crimson gives me that true red that emulates a classy, old Hollywood-esque look instantly, while actually COMPLIMENTING my skintone. This is a look I'd never thought I could pull off until maybe I reached my cougar years (HA!). If you do plan on grabbing a hold of this lipstick, always, ALWAYS make sure to moisturize with a great lip balm before application. The formula is very matte and will pronounce dry, chapped lips. Otherwise, the color, packaging and lasting power are all truly phenomenal. Thanks, Revlon! (Purchased from CVS, ~$6)
3. Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme in Buttermilk — I must admit. This foundation took me a while to get used to, at first. It wasn't until I recently gave it a second try that I realized this product was now an essential part of my beauty routine, but only for nights out. I learned of this product from one of my favorite makeup artists, (YouTube:Gossmakeupartist) who raved about this product for excellent coverage. While my aforementioned posts might have suggested that my acne scars diminished, this is far from the truth, although the techniques and products I've listed have aided tremendously. I still suffer from the occasional pimples and pesky acne scars that I spend a little extra time covering when I have someone to impress. Instead of using the Graftobian Glamour Creme as a foundation, I find it has been wonderful to use as a spot-concealer for my acne scars, before applying a light coat of my foundation. The trick is to dab a very minimal amount on the area and PAT away with a concealer brush. If you feel another coat of foundation on top would be too cakey, finish the application off with a dab of pressed powder to set the concealed area. For myself, I've never had a problem with caking and have experienced flawless results by using this method. The formula, though, is very opaque and meant primarily for costume/stage makeup use, so it does need a light hand and adequate removal before you go to sleep. (Purchased from camerareadycosmetics.com, $14.99)To be continued——
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