Kate 's Posts - Glam Express2024-03-29T11:41:56ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Katehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2219509012?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1hmjy41k973zs&xn_auth=noMOTD: Purple + Glittertag:www.glam-express.com,2017-09-02:6612347:BlogPost:1082362017-09-02T01:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Today's MOTD is all about <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/motd-glam-purple-eyeshadow" target="_blank">purple</a> and glitter!! I attended IMATS Toronto this past weekend and I was so excited to pick up some new products from companies I've never tried before. I grabbed a few gorgeous glitters from Lit Cosmetics and I am so impressed. I'm not much for glitter on an everyday basis…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Today's MOTD is all about <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/motd-glam-purple-eyeshadow" target="_blank">purple</a> and glitter!! I attended IMATS Toronto this past weekend and I was so excited to pick up some new products from companies I've never tried before. I grabbed a few gorgeous glitters from Lit Cosmetics and I am so impressed. I'm not much for glitter on an everyday basis but I love it for adding drama to creative looks or for a night out. The Lit Glitters are paired with their glitter base which dries down in about 60 seconds and it DOES NOT BUDGE! I swear, I rubbed my fingers all over that glitter to test it out. I will be needing more of these beauties in my life for sure!</span></p>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I was also really excited to see some products from Melt Cosmetics because they are a company I've been dying to try. Living in Canada, it can be real expensive to order anything from the states and I usually don't unless it's cheap (looking at you Colourpop Yes, Please! Palette). I snagged the Love Sick Stack and ugh, soooooo good. I'm obsessed with the purple (as you can see in this look!)</span></p>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Of course, I also picked up a few staples from Kat Von D Beauty, MAC and Bioderma (for quite the discount I might add!) and I got to say hi to some of my favourite beauty gurus so all in all it was a pretty successful day.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Amazonian Clay Stick Foundation</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Creme Contour Palette (<em><a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/kat-von-d-beauty-shade-and-light-creme-palette" target="_blank">review here</a></em>)</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Powder Contour Palette</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Montage</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Clionadh Cosmetics Highlighter in Optic</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Pastel Goth Palette (<em><a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/favorite-palettes-eyeshadow-edition" target="_blank">mentioned here</a></em>)</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Melt Cosmetics Love Sick Stack</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Lit Cosmetics Glitter in Mermaid</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Ayesha</span><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Glimmer Veil in Thunderstruck</span></p>
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<p></p>Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Creme Palettetag:www.glam-express.com,2017-08-27:6612347:BlogPost:1081352017-08-27T18:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Ever since Kat Von D Beauty teased the creme version of the cult favourite Shade and Light Powder Contour Palette I was OBSESSED!!! I live for the powder version and there isn't a day I do my makeup that I don't use it so you know I had to get the creme version for sure.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">The palette contains 6 different shades, 3 highlight, 3 contour and they are very close to the shades in the powder palette but do vary slightly (though they look like the same kind of undertones). </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Let me tell you, I am living for this palette it is THAT good! The formula is really creamy and just melts right into my skin and blends out in seconds. I own the ABH Cream Contour Kit and it is so much stiffer and thicker than this formula and I usually have to add a bit of face oil to it to help with blending (and for someone with predominantly oily skin that is not my fave). I love using the highlight shades for colour correcting as well, placing the peach shade Bisque right under the eye to brighten the area and cover dark circles. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">The contour colours are gorgeous and again, blend out so beautifully. You can create a really soft natural look with this palette, or build it up for more drama and dimension. It's really easy to use and I would absolutely recommend this to beginners. It pairs amazingly well with it's powder partner and is everything I wanted and more! </span></p>
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<p></p>Favorite Palettes: Eyeshadow Editiontag:www.glam-express.com,2017-08-22:6612347:BlogPost:1081342017-08-22T18:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I've been doing a lot of reorganizing lately, including my vanity and it inspired me to pick out some of my favorite palettes in my collection. It was not easy to narrow them down by any means so I sorted them into three categories: Warm, Cool, and Accent/Fun Palettes (aka a palette I wouldn't necessarily use on it's own). …</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I've been doing a lot of reorganizing lately, including my vanity and it inspired me to pick out some of my favorite palettes in my collection. It was not easy to narrow them down by any means so I sorted them into three categories: Warm, Cool, and Accent/Fun Palettes (aka a palette I wouldn't necessarily use on it's own). </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Even after sorting them, I still wanted to include more but then that would kind of defeat the purpose wouldn't it?</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I decided to just choose three palettes for each category and boy that was really tough considering I own almost exclusively warm toned palettes (who knew!). My top picks came down to Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette (of course), Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette and the <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/sephora-pro-palette-warm-review" target="_blank">Sephora Pro Warm Palette</a>. These three palettes are incredibly pigmented, easy to blend and have a stunning selection of <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/motd-bronze-eyes-cut-crease-tutorial" target="_blank">warm tones</a>. I am all about those red, burgundy, and orange colors. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">It wasn't easy to pick three of my favorite cool toned palettes because I don't own very many it would turn out! I'm not surprised honestly, I really hate cool tones on myself. I almost never wear blues, cool greys or purples because again, hate them! However, when I do wear them these are the palettes I reach for. I love Lime Crime's Venus 2 Palette and <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/review-anastasia-beverly-hills-subculture-palette" target="_blank">Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture Palette</a> for how amazingly grungy they are and Kat Von D Beauty's Metal Matte Palette contains some of the best shimmer shadows I own and the mattes are pretty fabulous too! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">My final category is all about fun, bright colors and glitter! Accent Palettes are how I jazz up a look if you will, adding some bold color or glitter to pump it up. My favorites include Kat Von D's Pastel Goth Palette, which I almost didn't buy because I had little interest in it but then I got it for my birthday and it's AMAZING! I almost think of it as a palette filled with the perfect colorful transition shades as they are all a lovely, muted pastel color. Urban Decay's Electric Palette and Moondust Palette also made the cut because they are the best of their kind! The Electric Palette is so bold and pigmented, and the Moondust Palette pressed glitters are sooooooooo pretty. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">There you have it! What are some of your favorite palettes? </span></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Let me know in the comments below! </span></strong></em></p>
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<p></p>Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture Palettetag:www.glam-express.com,2017-08-07:6612347:BlogPost:1077122017-08-07T16:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">What a wild week in the internet world with the release of the highly anticipated <strong>Subculture Palette</strong>! I, along with many others, have been eagerly awaiting the follow up to last years smash Modern Renaissance Palette so when all of these horrible reviews started popping up I was really confused! I can't believe the backlash I've seen against this palette, it seems you either love…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">What a wild week in the internet world with the release of the highly anticipated <strong>Subculture Palette</strong>! I, along with many others, have been eagerly awaiting the follow up to last years smash Modern Renaissance Palette so when all of these horrible reviews started popping up I was really confused! I can't believe the backlash I've seen against this palette, it seems you either love it or hate it and there's not much in between. I like to read reviews but I always try something for myself before making any assumptions because makeup really is very personal and no one product will work for everyone. <i><br/></i></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Honestly though, the reviews were so bad that I think when I finally did get the chance to use it on my eyes I was expecting it to fail so badly that I was just waiting for something to go horribly wrong like it had in the videos I'd seen.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><em>Is there kickback in the pan? Yup.</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><em>Is it more than most? Yup.</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><em>Is it really as bad as they show in the videos? Nope.</em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">At least not for me! I don't normally go into any new palette with a heavy hand because who knows how powdery it is, how pigmented, how much you will need to put on your brush, all of that jazz. I like to go in with a fluffy brush and a little product and go from there. So that's how I approached the Subculture Palette and I had zero issues. I even pulled out my Modern Renaissance to compare and tapped my brush into some of the shadows the same way and basically the same amount of kickback came up. I will say that a few of the shades in Subculture do have more kickback than the Modern Renaissance Palette but again, nothing major or unusual.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Plus, that Sephora Pro Palette everyone has been raving about (including me! See my review here <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/sephora-pro-palette-warm-review" target="_blank">Review: Sephora Pro Palette Warm</a>) well it has a ton of kickback too but no one seemed to mind because the shadows were so pigmented! And comparing ingredients between the Sephora Palette and Subculture you'll find that both matte formulas list Talc as the primary ingredient and I feel like that might account for some of the similarities. And from what I've learned about ingredients the last few days, Talc seems to be more matte than Mica, which contains a slight reflect. The shades in Subculture are described as Ultra Mattes, and you would naturally assume they'd want to use ingredients that contain little or no reflects. Mica is an ingredient in the Sephora Pro Warm mattes, and the mattes in Subculture say +/- Mica in the ingredient list so there is a bit of it in there as well. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I've used it 5 or so times now and I really have no issue with this palette. I love the color scheme as it's pretty unique and I don't have anything else like it in my collection. I do think it is easy to get carried away with these shades though and using too many in one look is ill advised. I wouldn't recommend this to a beginner necessarily, but it is pretty versatile and has shades that are easier to use than others (Roxy, Cube, Electric, Fudge, Dawn, Destiny, Adorn). Also, if you watch the ABH promo video featuring Norvina, she talks about how she wanted the Subculture Palette to compliment Modern Renaissance. I think that using the two palettes together really unlocks a lot of different color combos and looks you can create and can make the Subculture Palette a little less intimidating. I can't wait to pair the dark teal shade Axis in Subculture with the champagne shade Primavera from Modern Renaissance, it's going to be so pretty! Norvina also said she sees Modern Renaissance as a Day palette, and Subculture as Night and that makes perfect sense to me! It's a bold palette that does have neutrals for a subtle look, but mostly has very grungy, edgy shades that are more about making a statement and less about looking glam and fabulous. At least that's what I take from this palette. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I think if you approach the palette in this manner it can become a lot easier to work with and you can create some really beautiful looks. I found the shadows to blend out really well, even if I applied a little too much at once. Again, if you pull in some transition shades from Modern Renaissance and use Subculture for your pops of color you may find it more approachable. I think this palette is all about experimenting and trying new things and new colors and no, they won't always work out but I have that happen with any palette I use. Sometimes less is more, and practice makes perfect, so test out some of the shades together and if they don't work out then wash it off and try something new! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">If you're looking for an everyday, really wearable palette then I would say skip this but if you're open to trying something new and finding out if it works for you then I definitely recommend! This Palette retails for $52 CAD at Sephora, and can also be purchased directly from ABH, Cult Beauty etc. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><em>So what do you think about the Subculture Palette? Did it work for you? I wanna know! Let me know what you thought in the comments below. </em></span></p>
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<p></p>Sephora Pro Palette Warm Reviewtag:www.glam-express.com,2017-08-02:6612347:BlogPost:1074172017-08-02T18:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I feel like the new Sephora Pro palettes are the surprise of the summer because they came out of nowhere but wow, are they good! I had to have the Warm version as soon as I saw it because it's like the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette, Natasha Denona Sunset Palette and Colourpop Yes Please! Palette all came together to create this gorgeous lovechild that is the Sephora Pro Warm Palette. As someone who…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I feel like the new Sephora Pro palettes are the surprise of the summer because they came out of nowhere but wow, are they good! I had to have the Warm version as soon as I saw it because it's like the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette, Natasha Denona Sunset Palette and Colourpop Yes Please! Palette all came together to create this gorgeous lovechild that is the Sephora Pro Warm Palette. As someone who owns none of the palettes listed above this palette was really calling out to me!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">The palette retails for $85 CAD at Sephora which is a very steep price for Sephora Brand but it does come with 28 shadows in a range of mattes, shimmers and glitters. It has every shade you need to create a complete look and you can definitely create a really nice range of looks as well. The packaging is gorgeous and very sturdy with a gloriously large mirror to see every nook and cranny of your face in. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I am really impressed with this palette and the pigmentation especially. One thing you will notice immediately is that there is kick back from the shadows in the pan and there is a lot. It's annoying, yes, but is it a problem unique to these palettes? No. I have lots of brand name palettes that do the same thing so it's hard for me to be mad at this palette about it. The only issue I see is that the shades in this palette are housed pretty close to each other (unlike most high end palettes I own) so the kickback can get into the other shades if you're not careful. However, none of this translated over into use as I didn't notice any fallout on my face when applying and blending. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Ok, enough of the one con I've found so far for this palette and on to the good news. This baby is so pigmented it's not even funny. The mattes are so smooth and buttery and blend out so well on the eyes that it's just a dream to use. None of the shades got muddy on me and all of them wore so long on the lid and lasted all day. The two glitter shades are definitely a bit of a dud but aren't glitter shadows almost always a dud in most palettes? </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">If you're a makeup artist or someone who doesn't own many warm tone shadows then this palette is definitely for you! I am going to pick up the Editorial Palette as well (when I can afford it!!) because it too calls to me and I love this version so much. Kudos to Sephora Brand for stepping up their game!</span></p>
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<p></p>Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette: Golden Sands Edition Reviewtag:www.glam-express.com,2017-07-29:6612347:BlogPost:1073142017-07-29T01:54:38.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I know this isn't a super new release but I am so obsessed with the <strong>Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette</strong> that I needed to share it with all of you! This palette comes with four different shades: one cream and three powder highlighters. The three powders are broken up into one really light shade, one darker bronze shade for adding definition and one rosier shade to use as a sort of blush topper for added glow. This palette retails for <strong>$59 CAD</strong> and I purchased it at <strong>Sephora</strong>. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I went back and forth on purchasing this palette because I wasn't sure if the 3D element was too gimmicky for me and I was worried that adding that many shimmer products to my oily skin at one time would make me look like I had an oil slick on my face. <em>Boy was I wrong!</em> I am so happy I finally took the plunge on this product because I absolutely love it! It really does create this gorgeous glow that is somehow not too blinding or artificial looking.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I like to apply the cream shade with my damp beauty blender and then set that with the powder highlight. Next I use the darkest shade to add some definition in my cheekbone area (on top of my contour) and then finish up with the blush shade all over the apple of my cheeks (on top of my blush) and <em>bam!</em> I'm glowing and dewy looking without being too glittery or stark. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I originally wanted the Pink Sands edition but it has been sold out for awhile at Sephora so I tried out the Golden Sands edition instead and I am really happy! It's absolutely perfect for summer and the shades aren't too dark on my light skin (I wear Estee Lauder Double Wear in Bone). I really think I need them all though because they are just THAT good.</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Rainbow Eyestag:www.glam-express.com,2017-07-23:6612347:BlogPost:1075072017-07-23T23:28:14.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Who doesn't love to play around with <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/colorful-spring-makeup-tutorial-1" target="_blank">fun colors</a> in the summer? This MOTD is all about <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/bright-n-crazy-makeup-tutorial" target="_blank">rainbow eyes</a> and uses a number of different colors to achieve the final look. I wore this look for a…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Who doesn't love to play around with <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/colorful-spring-makeup-tutorial-1" target="_blank">fun colors</a> in the summer? This MOTD is all about <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/bright-n-crazy-makeup-tutorial" target="_blank">rainbow eyes</a> and uses a number of different colors to achieve the final look. I wore this look for a Pride event my Roller Derby league threw and I received so many compliments that I knew I had to wear it again!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I created a rainbow effect by blending in different colors like yellow, orange, blue, pinks on the lid and lower lashline. I paired it with a really bright pink lip to round out the look. Would you wear makeup like this? I think it's so much fun to go out of your comfort zone and shake things up with some colors you may not wear very often. This makeup would also be perfect around Halloween!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit in Fair </span></p>
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<p></p>Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Glimmer Palette Reviewtag:www.glam-express.com,2017-07-17:6612347:BlogPost:1073122017-07-17T22:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">If you're anything like me than you've been anxiously awaiting the release of the brand new <strong>Shade and Light Glimmer Palette</strong> from <strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong>!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">If you're anything like me than you've been anxiously awaiting the release of the brand new <strong>Shade and Light Glimmer Palette</strong> from <strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong>!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">The original Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette was one of my first high end palettes and it still holds a very special place in my heart when it comes to all matte neutrals. So when they teased its sister palette, the Glimmer version, I was so happy!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">First off, the packaging on this palette is stellar! I have the original cardboard packaging for my Shade and Light Eye Contour Palette and this really does blow it out of the water. I love the range of cool, warm, and neutral tones and they really do pair amazingly with the mattes from the original. I love the shimmer formula, it's very creamy and pigmented. The glitter shades aren't quite as pigmented but they are meant to be used as a topper, so it looks better applied over top of another shadow rather than on it's own. I recommend using those shades wet for best results, however the same can be said for all the shades in this palette as I usually prefer to use a wet brush with shimmer shadows.</span></p>
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<p></p>Sephora Mini Haul: Anastasia Beverly Hills Summer '17 Collectiontag:www.glam-express.com,2017-07-04:6612347:BlogPost:1058812017-07-04T22:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Sephora finally released the Summer '17 Collection from Anastasia Beverly Hills and I am so happy! Since I live in Canada it can get quite pricey to purchase anything online from brands directly after the exchange rate, taxes, and duties. So when Anastasia Beverly Hills released the Moon Child Glow Kit exclusively on their website I cried internally for many months. I couldn't justify spending like…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Sephora finally released the Summer '17 Collection from Anastasia Beverly Hills and I am so happy! Since I live in Canada it can get quite pricey to purchase anything online from brands directly after the exchange rate, taxes, and duties. So when Anastasia Beverly Hills released the Moon Child Glow Kit exclusively on their website I cried internally for many months. I couldn't justify spending like $90 on a <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/anastasia-beverly-hills-x-nicole-guerriero-glow-kit-review" target="_blank">Glow Kit</a> so I cut my losses and moved on. When the Aurora Glow Kit, the sister to Moon Child, was announced I was ecstatic to see it would be coming to Sephora in June!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">The Summer collection also includes their brand new Blush Compacts, new Eyeshadow shades, and new Lip Gloss shades. I grabbed the <strong>Aurora Glow Kit</strong> and the <strong>Peachy Love Blush Compact</strong> and I am super impressed. I don't think I've ever really been let down by ABH though, so it's no surprise I love these new pieces!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;">The Aurora Glow Kit retails for $52 CAD and the Blush Compacts retail for $39 CAD. The blushes are absolutely gorgeous, very pigmented and blend beautifully. I love the range of orange, reddish peach hues in the Peachy Love compact. The packaging on both products is absolutely stellar and super classy! The Aurora Glow Kit is by far my favorite Glow Kit and maybe even highlighter palette in general. It's stunning and so unique!</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Bright Green Eyes and Metallic Purple Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-06-30:6612347:BlogPost:1058772017-06-30T00:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Whenever I get the chance to really have some fun with makeup I take it! It doesn't happen very often as a mom of two children under the age of 3. Usually the only time I get to do anything makeup related is when we are all going out somewhere so it needs to very wearable (you know, Costco appropriate!) so it's exciting to experiment and be creative.…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Today's MOTD is a really fun look featuring neon green eyeliner and metallic purple lips. My favorite liquid lipsticks to use as eyeliners are definitely Lime Crime's Velvetine Liquid Lipsticks. They recently had a massive sale, selling off many of their liquid lipsticks for $5(!!!!!!) so I had to grab a few. I made sure to grab some super fun colors that can double as awesome liners including Alien, a neon green lipstick used in this look. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br/></span> Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Stick Foundation (Foundation, Contour)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit in Fair</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Pastel Goth Palette (Gloom, Dagger)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Serpentina Palette (Scarab, Ankh)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick in Alien (Liner)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Lime Crime Metallic Velvetine Liquid Lipstick in Posh</span></p>
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<p></p>Review: Too Faced Glitter Bomb Palettetag:www.glam-express.com,2017-06-24:6612347:BlogPost:1058802017-06-24T15:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Too Faced recently released their new Summer '17 collection, which included the <strong>Glitter Bomb Prismatic Eyeshadow Palette</strong>! This palette contains 8 shades of pressed glitter shadows and 2 base shades, which are essentially a black and white eyeshadow. The palette retails for $54 CAD and can be purchased on their website, as well as…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Too Faced recently released their new Summer '17 collection, which included the <strong>Glitter Bomb Prismatic Eyeshadow Palette</strong>! This palette contains 8 shades of pressed glitter shadows and 2 base shades, which are essentially a black and white eyeshadow. The palette retails for $54 CAD and can be purchased on their website, as well as at Sephora. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I haven't been a huge fan of Too Faced's recent releases so I was a bit hesitant when it came to this palette. I honestly went back and forth for days on whether or not I should purchase it but decided to pick it up because I have nothing like it in my collection and I have been looking to add more glitters to my collection. This is palette an affordable and convenient way to do so!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">To my pleasant surprise, I absolutely loved this palette! I'm so happy I ended up purchasing it because it's so beautiful. The shadows are the perfect finishing touch on any eye look and just make your eyes sparkle and pop. I have used the shadows with glitter glue and without and both times I loved the results. If you're going to go without glitter glue I recommend using the shadows wet. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I'm also really happy they included the two matte base shades as well because you can actually make a complete, albeit simple look using only this palette. I used the black shadow in my crease and really smoked it out on the outer v corner of my eyes. I used the white shade to help smoke it out, and as a brow bone and inner eye corner highlight. Then I just picked a glitter shade and put that all over my lid and the final look was absolutely stunning and very easy to create.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I highly recommend this palette, especially if you don't have anything else like it. I am by no means a glitter expert, but I found this a really easy way to incorporate glitter into everyday makeup without looking too overdone, but it can be also be used in bright, bold looks as well. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Here are some looks I created using the Glitter Bomb Palette:</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Glam Purple Eyeshadowtag:www.glam-express.com,2017-06-19:6612347:BlogPost:1057452017-06-19T16:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Today's MOTD is all about purple! Not only is it my favorite color, it's also the best shade of shadow for my green eyes. I love wearing purple and mauve shadows because they really do make my eyes pop! I also tried out a bunch of new products with this look that I have picked up recently like the Aurora…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Today's MOTD is all about purple! Not only is it my favorite color, it's also the best shade of shadow for my green eyes. I love wearing purple and mauve shadows because they really do make my eyes pop! I also tried out a bunch of new products with this look that I have picked up recently like the Aurora <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/anastasia-beverly-hills-x-nicole-guerriero-glow-kit-review" target="_blank">Glow Kit</a> and <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/sephora-mini-haul-anastasia-beverly-hills-summer-17-collection" target="_blank">Peachy Love Blush Compact</a> from Anastasia Beverly Hills and the Clay Stick Foundation from Tarte Cosmetics. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I am obsessed with the Aurora Glow Kit, it's definitely my favorite Glow Kit (<em>but I don't own them all so my opinion might not be worth much!</em>) and probably my favorite highlighter palette that I own. I used the shade Spectra on the lid and it just popped, honestly so pretty! I can't wait to play around some more! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Bone</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Stick Foundation in Tan-Deep Honey (Contour)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Contour Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Peachy Love Blush Compact (Nectarine)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Aurora Glow Kit (Orion, Luna, Spectra)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Urban Decay UD X Basquiat Tenant Eyeshadow Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Tattoo Liner in Trooper</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eyeliner in Blacquer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Volume Mascara in Blacquer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Too Faced Cosmetics Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Queen B</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bow n Arrow</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Roller Derby Game Day Makeup!tag:www.glam-express.com,2017-06-03:6612347:BlogPost:1051552017-06-03T20:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I recently began playing roller derby (less than a year ago) and it's honestly the best thing ever! It's such an intense sport and has totally boosted my confidence and helped me come to not completely hate my post baby (actually, babies) body. Plus it's also crazy fun! I always like to go a little more dramatic with my game day makeup and have some fun with it!…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I recently began playing roller derby (less than a year ago) and it's honestly the best thing ever! It's such an intense sport and has totally boosted my confidence and helped me come to not completely hate my post baby (actually, babies) body. Plus it's also crazy fun! I always like to go a little more dramatic with my game day makeup and have some fun with it!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">My team's name is Toronto Vipers so with this look I wanted to play on the serpent theme a bit and I went with a smokey green eye and tied it together with an ombre red lip. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">The beauty of all of my high end makeup is that I don't really have to worry about it when I'm on the track playing because it really doesn't budge! I lock it all down with several sprays of setting spray (aka I basically drown myself in it!) and I am golden. See, it's worth the investment! As you'll see below, I used mostly Kat Von D Beauty products. I really trust their products to last and stay in one place, even when I am playing such an intense sport and they haven't let me down yet. Next game is coming up and I need to think of something new to do. I am excited! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Contour Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Alchemist Palette (Green)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Becca Cosmetics Blush in Snapdragon</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Pastel Goth Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Metal Matte Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Serpentina Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Tattoo Liner in Trooper</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Plath and Project Chimps (for ombre effect)</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Classic Wing and Bold Orange Liptag:www.glam-express.com,2017-05-29:6612347:BlogPost:1049692017-05-29T18:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I have just been so busy these days, it's absolutely crazy! I haven't had nearly as much time as I would like to spend doing creative makeup looks and have had to opt for faster, simpler makeup. That's not always a bad thing though, as the classics are classic for a reason.…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I have just been so busy these days, it's absolutely crazy! I haven't had nearly as much time as I would like to spend doing creative makeup looks and have had to opt for faster, simpler makeup. That's not always a bad thing though, as the classics are classic for a reason.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">When I am short on time, my go to look is definitely a classic cat eye paired with a bold lip color. I think when these two are paired together it really makes a statement without putting too much effort into it, or even using that many products.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I also decided to go heavy on the highlight because, why not right? When the rest of the face is so toned down, why not have a little fun? When I want to intensify my highlight I always layer two shades together. I will lay down my first shade before I apply blush so I can blend it together and avoid it looking too stripe-y. Then I will soak my face with some setting spray, and while my skin is still damp apply the second shade. This makes my highlight pop! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Foundation</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Urban Decay x Basquiat Blush Palette (Blush, Highlight, Bronzer) <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/april-favorites" target="_blank">mini review here</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Tattoo Liner in Trooper</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Studded Kiss Lipstick in Halo</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Pink Eyeliner and Pink Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-05-25:6612347:BlogPost:1052022017-05-25T06:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">With the temperatures rising it's time to break out all of those bright colors I normally reserve for summer (<em>although I really will wear anything at anytime, regardless of season because when the mood strikes to wear dark brown lipstick in summer, I am definitely gonna wear it!</em>) There is something so fun about switching things up every season and stepping out of your comfort zone a little…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">With the temperatures rising it's time to break out all of those bright colors I normally reserve for summer (<em>although I really will wear anything at anytime, regardless of season because when the mood strikes to wear dark brown lipstick in summer, I am definitely gonna wear it!</em>) There is something so fun about switching things up every season and stepping out of your comfort zone a little bit. Today's MOTD is all about the color <strong>pink</strong>! Let's be real though, I kind of don't like pink, like at all. It's not something I gravitate towards but I am all about wearing all the colors so it happens from time to time. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I used pink liquid lipstick for eyeliner and that really is my favourite little trick. I love using liquid lipstick as eyeliner and Kat Von D Beauty's Everlasting Liquid Lipstick and Lime Crime's Velvetines are my two favorites to use. It's such a great way to get a fun color liner without spending any extra cash on colored eyeliners you won't use very often. <em>(Disclaimer: I don't think these products are tested for use on the eyes so you may not want to do this if you have very sensitive eyes or have been irritated by products in the past)</em> </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit in Fair</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Susperia for Eyeliner</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics Ka-Brow Gel</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/april-favorites" target="_blank">Studded Kiss Lipstick</a> in Babe</span></p>
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<p></p>April Favorites!tag:www.glam-express.com,2017-05-19:6612347:BlogPost:1051542017-05-19T16:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Maybe it's just me, but I feel like companies having been launching new products and collections every couple of months and it's getting hard to keep up! I love it obviously, because who doesn't love new makeup? But as someone with a decent size collection of makeup already, I've decided to become a little pickier when it comes to my purchases. I am more patient with my purchases, waiting to read…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Maybe it's just me, but I feel like companies having been launching new products and collections every couple of months and it's getting hard to keep up! I love it obviously, because who doesn't love new makeup? But as someone with a decent size collection of makeup already, I've decided to become a little pickier when it comes to my purchases. I am more patient with my purchases, waiting to read reviews and to see products in store and play with them a bit before buying.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">This palette is absolutely gorgeous! The highlight is definitely the standout here, it's so buttery and smooth and melts into the skin. It's not chunky or glittery at all, so it's very wearable. The bronzer is very warm, and very pigmented, so you definitely want to go in with a light hand and a fluffy brush but it's beautiful as well. The blushes are great and I love that you get one lighter, brighter shade and the other is darker and deeper. They can be worn alone or mixed together. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">This is the mini <strong>Studded Kiss Lipstick</strong> set from <strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong> that features a brand new Studded Kiss formula that will eventually replace the existing line. It comes with 6 different shades that are so pigmented it's insane! Honestly, the color payoff is amazing and the formula is really nice and comfortable to wear. The shades are really bright and will be amazing for Summer!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Another face palette! I feel like blush palettes have been popping up everywhere these days. This is the new collab between <strong>Becca and Chrissy Teigen</strong> and it features two <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/anastasia-beverly-hills-x-nicole-guerriero-glow-kit-review" target="_blank">highlighters</a>, one blush, and one bronzer. I think some customers were worried that this palette might be too dark for fairer skin tones but so far I have found no issue. I do have a warmer, medium tone complexion though so that could be why it works well for me. I do find the blush and bronzer to be very sheer in application making it easy to build up the color slowly which is helpful for very fair skin tones. The highlighters are gorgeous, as you would expect from Becca. From what I read prior to the release, this palette is meant to give you a very natural, glow from within look, rather than a heavy strobe and it definitely delivers. I think as the weather shifts to higher temperatures I will be reaching for products like this to achieve an easy, effortless looking natural glam since most of my makeup will probably melt off anyways!</span></p>
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<p><font size="3"><font size="3"><a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate" target="_blank"><img width="100" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2219509012?profile=RESIZE_180x180" width="100" class="align-left"/></a><span><font color="#FFFFFF"><i>"To me, makeup is all about self expression. I love using makeup to tell a story or convey an attitude... Sitting down at my vanity is my way to disconnect with what's going on around me and just have some fun and be more creative!</i></font></span></font></font><span style="font-style: italic; color: #ffffff;">"</span> <strong style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.glam-express.com/page/kate-nicson" target="_blank">READ MORE>></a><br/></span></strong></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Glossy Lids and Black Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-04-29:6612347:BlogPost:1046422017-04-29T16:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">If you've been following <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blog/list?user=1hmjy41k973zs" target="_blank">my blog posts</a> at all I think you'll start to notice a trend - I <strong>love </strong>bold lipstick colors!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Today's MOTD is all about beautiful, black lips and a really cool glossy lid. This isn't something I'd necessarily wear out of the house unless the occasion really suited it but it's always fun to get more editorial and practice some new techniques that you wouldn't normally use.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I've heard a lot about glossy, monochromatic lids lately in the fashion and beauty world and I really wanted to try it out for myself. It's such a simple technique to do and definitely added major punch to this look. Honestly, all I did was dab a bit of lip balm on my lids and boom - glossy lid achieved! I also decided to skip mascara (<em>what?!?</em>) so my lashes didn't overpower the lid. I paired this simple, neutral lid with a contrasting dark black lip and some glowing skin. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Blush in Paaarty</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit (Daydream. Kitty Kat)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Lime Crime Metallic Velvetine Liquid Lipstick in Happy (as eye shadow)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Rebels Refinery Capital Vices Skull Lip Balm (for glossy lid finish)</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Bold Blue Lips and Reverse Smokey Eyetag:www.glam-express.com,2017-04-24:6612347:BlogPost:1046402017-04-24T17:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Today's MOTD is a bold look that's not necessarily suitable for everyday, but I really have a lot of fun creating funky, edgier looks every now and then. As a mom of 2 (super) young children, I don't usually get an opportunity to do my makeup other than when I am going out somewhere and I make it a priority. As a result, most of my makeup looks tend to be more neutral and tame so when I get an…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Today's MOTD is a bold look that's not necessarily suitable for everyday, but I really have a lot of fun creating funky, edgier looks every now and then. As a mom of 2 (super) young children, I don't usually get an opportunity to do my makeup other than when I am going out somewhere and I make it a priority. As a result, most of my makeup looks tend to be more neutral and tame so when I get an opportunity to really play with makeup (a.k.a. the kids are at the grandparents) I like to break out all of those colors I don't wear everyday!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">This look is all about the blue lips! I love a good blue lip (and green, purple, and black ...) and Kat Von D Beauty's Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Echo is one of my favorites! I also used their Alchemist Palette in the shade Saphyre and patted that on top to create a metallic look. They eyes are a sort of reverse smokey eye (if that's a thing?) where I focused the darkest colors in the inner corner rather than the outer corner which is where I would normally place them. I really loved the result, especially the lips. I would have no problem wearing that lip combo out somewhere paired with a classic cat eye to tone down the look a bit. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">For me, makeup is just another medium to create art with and I love experimenting and playing around. At the end of the day it all washes off so it's nothing to take to0 seriously but rather something to enjoy and have fun with! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Foundation</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit in Fair</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Blush in Deco</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Alchemist Palette (Saphyre)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Lime Crime Venus 2 Palette (Filter, Mud, Jam, Mustard, Boot)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Echo (for lipstick and eyeliner)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Ka-Brow Gel</span></p>
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<div class="left-panel"></div>FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Juvia's Place The Saharan Palette and Gel Liner Bundletag:www.glam-express.com,2017-04-19:6612347:BlogPost:1043732017-04-19T17:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I'm here today with my first impressions on the <strong>Juvia's Place Saharan Palette and Gel Liner Bundle</strong>! I have heard so many amazing things about Juvia's Place palettes and I've been dying to try them out! The Saharan Palette is filled with warm tones, rose golds and burgundy's which is just my jam lately so it was really calling my name! I have also been dying to try a gel eyeliner…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I'm here today with my first impressions on the <strong>Juvia's Place Saharan Palette and Gel Liner Bundle</strong>! I have heard so many amazing things about Juvia's Place palettes and I've been dying to try them out! The Saharan Palette is filled with warm tones, rose golds and burgundy's which is just my jam lately so it was really calling my name! I have also been dying to try a gel eyeliner because even though I really love my Tattoo Liner from Kat Von D Beauty it dries out so quickly and I hate repurchasing it so often. The Saharan Palette and Liner Bundle seemed like a no brainer to me!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">First, let's talk about the shadows. They are definitely, extremely pigmented, as you can see from the swatches. They are creamy and buttery and definitely blend out really nicely but I don't know if I think they are much better than, say, Anastasia Beverly Hills shadows. The color selections is gorgeous but I do think the palette could use one more light transition shade as well as a matte highlight shade. Maybe the shadows just have too much hype and I was expecting too much (like my mind to be blown) and it just fell a little short for me. This is not to say I wouldn't recommend this palette because I definitely would, and very highly.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">They are insanely affordable and that is where the mind blowing part comes into play. How can they afford to sell such a beautiful shadow formula so inexpensively?! The catch for me is that I live in Canada and therefore, I have to deal with exhange rates, duties, and taxes making the palette much more expensive and closer to the cost of bigger brand palettes like Anastasia Beverly Hills. <em>Bummer, right?! </em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Next up is the liner bundle and this is where it goes downhill for me. I just don't like them. First off, the bundle comes with 1 Brown Gel Liner, 1 Black Gel Liner and a double ended brush which is a great value. However, my Brown liner is SO dry it's unusable. It honestly just crumbles onto my face when I try to apply it and makes a huge mess. Plus, it's so hard to build up a solid pigmentation that it just looks patchy and like I've been wearing it for many, many hours and it's started to wear off. Not a good look. The black was creamier and not crumbly but again, pigmentation looked faded and worn down when applied for me. Now, this is my first experience with a gel liner so it's probably just user error (for the black, not brown - brown is a hot mess because it's dried up) but I don't reach for them at all and would definitely not repurchase personally. I have heard tons of great reviews on the liners so maybe this was just a bad batch! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Long story short, I would highly recommend the palettes and shadows for sure! Maybe not if you're like me and have to cover exchange rates, duties and taxes because it does make them quite a bit more costly. But if you have friends or family who love makeup, than I would suggest placing a bulk order and that way you can split all those extra costs and shave off some money! If I'm ever in a postion to purchase them without all of these extra costs I won't hesitate to snatch up the rest of the palettes!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">The liners on the other hand are a hard pass for me personally, but if they've worked for you that's amazing, I'm so happy because no one wants to spend money on products that don't work well for them! I love supporting indie brands and I think Juvia's Place is coming out with incredible shadows and an incredible price. Why wouldn't you want to support that! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">The Bundle retails for $36.75 USD and can be purchased at <a href="http://www.juviasplace.com" target="_blank">www.juviasplace.com</a></span></p>
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<div class="left-panel"></div>MOTD: Pastel Purple Eyes and Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-04-14:6612347:BlogPost:1042882017-04-14T08:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Spring has officially sprung here in Toronto and I couldn't be happier! The weather these last few days has been so gorgeous and lovely and it's definitely inspiring me to change up my makeup routine to include some lighter and brighter colors. I can't give up my dark, vampy lips completely because I love them too much but I do gravitate towards brighter colors in spring and summer, most of the…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Spring has officially sprung here in Toronto and I couldn't be happier! The weather these last few days has been so gorgeous and lovely and it's definitely inspiring me to change up my makeup routine to include some lighter and brighter colors. I can't give up my dark, vampy lips completely because I love them too much but I do gravitate towards brighter colors in spring and summer, most of the time. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Todays MOTD was inspired by Leah Carmichael (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamleah/" target="_blank">@iamleah</a>) and her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Jnt2HpQPY" target="_blank">Pastel Goth Tutorial</a> on Youtube. I love my Pastel Goth Palette so much more than I anticipated I would considering I almost didn't buy it. But it was released on January 10 and my birthday is January 11 so I figured it was a sign that it would make an excellent birthday gift! I am so happy I did purchase it because I actually use it all the time. I use them mostly as transition shades when I'm doing colorful looks but if you put down a white base or really pack the shadows onto your brush you will get an amazing color payoff! So versatile. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Blush in Paaarty</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Alchemist Palette (Ultra-Violet)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Pastel Goth Palette (Dope, Doom, Gloom, Meow, Skull)</span></p>
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<div class="left-panel"></div>MOTD: Dark Navy Eyes and Pastel Coral Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-03-26:6612347:BlogPost:1042012017-03-26T21:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">For this look, I created a really smoky, navy eye and I paired it with a soft, bright coral pink lipstick for contrast. The weather has been so back and forth these days between nice spring weather and not so nice winter weather and this look was inspired by nature's indecisiveness! A dark, navy, wintery eye and a light and bright, spring lip. …</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">For this look, I created a really smoky, navy eye and I paired it with a soft, bright coral pink lipstick for contrast. The weather has been so back and forth these days between nice spring weather and not so nice winter weather and this look was inspired by nature's indecisiveness! A dark, navy, wintery eye and a light and bright, spring lip. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I love a good <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blog/list?tag=smokey" target="_blank">smoky eye</a> but I tend to stay away from black eye shadow unless I am smudging it into my lashline.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">For this look, I used Lime Crime's Venus 2 Palette which has this unbelievably beautiful shade in it called Boot that's a super dark navy/black eye shadow with specks of purple and blue glitter. It's the perfect shade to create a bit of drama and something that's not expected from a smoky eye. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional Primer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Contour Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Blush in Paaarty</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/anastasia-beverly-hills-x-nicole-guerriero-glow-kit-review" target="_blank">review here</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Lime Crime Venus 2 Palette (Filter, Mud, Boot)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Pastel Goth Palette (Dagger, Skull)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Palette (#7, Primary 1/White, Primary 4/Yellow) <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/motd-purple-ombre-lips" target="_blank">review here</a></span></p>
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<div class="left-panel"></div>MOTD: Purple Ombre Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-03-21:6612347:BlogPost:1039782017-03-21T22:30:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">It's officially <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blog/list?tag=spring" target="_blank">Spring</a>! I couldn't be more excited to say goodbye to Winter and hello to warmer weather! It's time to switch up my makeup routine and incorporate some lighter, brighter colors.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Today's MOTD is all about a light purple <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blog/list?tag=ombre" target="_blank">ombre</a> lip using <strong>Anastasia Beverly Hills</strong> <em>new</em> <strong>Lip Palette</strong>. I am obsessed with this palette! I love lipstick so much and I'm always experimenting with trendy, bold colors so this palette was a no brainer for me in terms of value. I love a good green lipstick but let's face it, I'm not going to wear it all the time so why spend $20 or more on a lipstick when I could own this palette and literally <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-create-custom-lip-color-shades-for-lip-art" target="_blank">make whatever color I can dream up</a>!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">For this lip, I mixed together shades #8, #9 and Primary 1 (White) for the all over purple color and then I added some Primary 2 (Black) to the mix to darken it up and I used that to line my lips and blended it in with the rest. Finally, I added some straight White to the center of my lips and blended it out to highlight and add more dimension. I love how it turned out and it was so simple to achieve! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><br/></strong></em></span> Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Primer and Foundation Mixed</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit (Check out my review <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/anastasia-beverly-hills-x-nicole-guerriero-glow-kit-review" target="_blank">here</a>!)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Blush in Paaarty</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Cosmetics In Bloom Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick in Lulu (as Liner)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Sephora False Lashes in Fringe</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Palette</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I was so excited when I saw the announcement for the new <strong>Glow Kit</strong> collab between <strong>Anastasia Beverly Hills</strong> and <strong>Nicole Guerriero</strong>. I am a huge fan of the Glow Kits and Nicole Guerriero is such a fantastic Youtuber! I knew I had to snatch it up once I saw the inside of the palette. Its just so unique and so stunning, the colors…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I was so excited when I saw the announcement for the new <strong>Glow Kit</strong> collab between <strong>Anastasia Beverly Hills</strong> and <strong>Nicole Guerriero</strong>. I am a huge fan of the Glow Kits and Nicole Guerriero is such a fantastic Youtuber! I knew I had to snatch it up once I saw the inside of the palette. Its just so unique and so stunning, the colors just pop and can really work as both highlighters or beautiful eyeshadows.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">The palette has 6 pans of product like the Moonchild Glow Kit and the Ultimate Glow Kit and can be purchased at Sephora and on the Anastasia Beverly Hills website. It <strong>retails for $40 USD</strong> ($52 CAD) which I think is a fantastic price considering the amount of product you get will probably last the average user a lifetime.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Kitty Kat</strong> is pink with a platinum shimmer, <strong>Daydream</strong> is coral with white gold shimmer, <strong>Forever Young</strong> is pink pearl with silver shimmer, <strong>Forever Lit</strong> is platinum with lavender shimmer, <strong>Glo Getter</strong> is champagne with rose shimmer, and <strong>143</strong> is rose gold with bronze shimmer.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I have used this palette for about a week or so now and I have to say it's one of my favorites! The highlighters really give the skin that wet look which is so gorgeous! I don't currently own any other highlighter that does that for me. It's by no means a subtle highlight and they are very pigmented so I recommend going in with a light amount of product and building up from there to your desired amount. There is really a shade in here for everyone and the ones that may not work for you as a highlight will most definitely work as an eyeshadow or even a blush or bronzer topper. You can also use Forever Lit as a mixing shade to lighten up any of the other shades in the palette which I think is such a genius move! After using each one, the standout shades for me are Forever Lit, Kitty Kat and Daydream. Honestly, Forever Lit blew me away - it's INSANE! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Overall this palette gets a huge thumbs up from me and I would highly recommend it! I think it's such a perfect palette going into spring with all the rose gold and peachy shades and I know I will get so much use out of it on the face and the eyes. Anastasia Beverly Hills has quickly become one of my favorite brands as they produce such a vast range of high quality products at a really reasonable price so I am always excited when they launch new products.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Did you try this palette? If so I'd love to hear your thoughts! Comment below on how you feel about the new Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit. </span></strong></p>
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<div class="left-panel"></div>MOTD: Red Cut Crease and Metallic Grey Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-03-09:6612347:BlogPost:1037232017-03-09T06:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Today's MOTD isn't something I would necessarily wear to work but it is very high drama and was lots of fun to put together! I used the new Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit Collaboration to highlight the face and give my lips that metallic finish. I will be putting together a review on this new Glow Kit so make sure to check back soon! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Foundation</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Bronze Eye Cut Crease Tutorialtag:www.glam-express.com,2017-03-03:6612347:BlogPost:1034272017-03-03T05:04:35.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"> Today's MOTD is a soft cut crease with a bronze lid and finished off with some falsies. I had to attend a wedding this weekend and I always love a good excuse to bust out some false lashes! I finished off this look with one of my favorite neutral lip colors, Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita 2. It's a beautiful terracotta pink color and it's my go-to right now for an…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"> Today's MOTD is a soft cut crease with a bronze lid and finished off with some falsies. I had to attend a wedding this weekend and I always love a good excuse to bust out some false lashes! I finished off this look with one of my favorite neutral lip colors, Kat Von D Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita 2. It's a beautiful terracotta pink color and it's my go-to right now for an everyday lipstick. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Primer: Benefit Cosmetics Porefessional Primer</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Blush: Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Blush in Ironic (from Blush Wheel)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Highlight: Anastasia Beverly Hills in Starburst from Gleam Glow Kit</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Eyeshadow: Tarte Cosmetics Tarteist Pro Palette (Indie, Profesh, No Filter, Drama, Ethereal), Anastasia Beverly Hills Gleam Glow Kit (Starburst)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Eyeliner: Kat Von D Beauty Tattoo Liner in Trooper</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Mascara: Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Prime eyes with your favorite shadow primer and set with a setting powder or a light colored eyeshadow.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 2:</strong><span> </span>Apply a piece of tape to the side of each eye to help with precision and clean lines (optional).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 3:</strong><span> </span>Using Indie as a transition shade, apply to crease area and blend out.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 4:</strong><span> </span>Using Profesh, apply to crease area and blend out.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 5:</strong><span> </span>Using No Filter, apply to crease area with a fine tip shadow brush (I used Kat Von D Beauty Shade and Light Eye Contour Brush) to create your cut crease line and very softly blend while keeping the cut crease line defined (you can go over this line lightly after blending to increase definition).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 6:</strong><span> </span>Using Drama, go over your cut crease line for added definition and again, very softly blend out while keeping definition in your line.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 7:</strong><span> </span>Using Ethereal, apply all over lid and right up to your crease line but not over it as you don’t want to lose your cut crease.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 8:</strong><span> </span>Apply liquid liner to create a dramatic wing, remove tape.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 9:</strong><span> </span>Apply primer to the face.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 10:</strong><span> </span>Apply foundation with brush and blend out with a beauty sponge.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 11:</strong><span> </span>Apply concealer over blemishes or troubled areas for added coverage.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 12:</strong><span> </span>Apply cream contour underneath your cheekbones and to the perimeter of your face and blend out with a beauty sponge.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 13:</strong><span> </span>Apply cream highlighter underneath your eyes in the shape of an upside down triangle, forehead, chin and underneath your cheekbones below the contour line you just created, blend out with a beauty sponge.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 14:</strong><span> </span>Set under eyes with setting powder and “bake” during the following steps.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 15:</strong><span> </span>Set the rest of your face with setting powder.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 16:</strong><span> </span>Apply powder contour over top of all the places you put down cream contour for added definition.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 17:</strong><span> </span>Apply powder highlight over top of all the places you put down cream highlight for added highlight.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 18:</strong><span> </span>Fill in brows as you normally do (pencil, pomade, gel etc).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 19:</strong><span> </span>Apply bronzer on cheeks and forehead and blend into your contour for added warmth.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 20:</strong><span> </span>Brush away excess powder from under eyes.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 21:</strong><span> </span>Using Drama, smudge into your lower lash line.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 22:</strong><span> </span>Using Indie and Profesh, blend/smoke out Drama on your lower lash line.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 23:</strong><span> </span>Using Starburst, apply to inner eye corners and brow bone for highlight.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 24:</strong><span> </span>Apply highlight to the tops of your cheekbone area, cupid's bow and (if desired) the bridge of your nose.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 25:</strong><span> </span>Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend into highlight and bronzer/contour.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 26:</strong><span> </span>Set with setting spray and apply more highlight to damp skin for a bolder glow.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br/> <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 27:</strong><span> </span>Apply mascara and false lashes.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Step 28:</strong><span> </span>Finish with a neutral lipstick.</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Navy Eyes and Vampy Lipstag:www.glam-express.com,2017-02-25:6612347:BlogPost:1033102017-02-25T18:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"> Has anyone else been as obsessed with the new reboot of America's Next Top Model as I have? That show has always been a serious guilty pleasure of mine and it's so good to have it it back. This look is actually inspired by host Rita Ora's makeup in one of the judging panel sessions (Episode 11).…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"> Has anyone else been as obsessed with the new reboot of America's Next Top Model as I have? That show has always been a serious guilty pleasure of mine and it's so good to have it it back. This look is actually inspired by host Rita Ora's makeup in one of the judging panel sessions (Episode 11).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Honestly, I just thought it was the most gorgeous makeup and so fresh and different from anything I've seen lately. I normally steer away from blue eyeshadows (and cool tones in general) because I don't think they flatter me well, or as well, as warmer colors but I wanted to try this out and I'm really pleased with it! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">For this look, you need to really smoke out the edges of the darker blue eyeshadows with a light blue to soften it out nicely. The Pastel Goth palette from Kat Von D Beauty has really been my go to for colorful transitions shades and the shade Doom worked perfectly in this MOTD. I layered a brighter blue shadow (Moonshadow) underneath a darker blue shadow (Claudia) to really amp up the blue on the lid area and create my own navy shade. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Tattoo Foundation</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Creme Concealer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Blush in Ironic</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Kat Von D Beauty Pastel Goth Palette (Doom, Skull, Dagger)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Urban Decay Shadow Box Palette (Moonshadow, Sin)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Anastasia Beverly Hills Master Palette by Mario (Claudia)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Ardell Lashes (#389)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Benefit Cosmetics Ka-Brow Gel</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">NYX Cosmetics Slim Lip Pencil (Plush Red)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">Urban Decay Vice Lipstick (Disturbed)</span></p>
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<p></p>St. Patrick's Day Glam Tutorialtag:www.glam-express.com,2017-02-20:6612347:BlogPost:1028402017-02-20T02:00:00.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Now that Valentine's Day has come and gone it's time to start thinking <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/greenery-makeup-tutorial" target="_blank">GREEN</a>! I love a good green lipstick but let's face it, it's not the most wearable thing for everyday. But with St. Patrick's Day approaching it's time to break out all things green and get…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> <span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Now that Valentine's Day has come and gone it's time to start thinking <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/greenery-makeup-tutorial" target="_blank">GREEN</a>! I love a good green lipstick but let's face it, it's not the most wearable thing for everyday. But with St. Patrick's Day approaching it's time to break out all things green and get creative!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"> I love using holidays as a time to inspire makeup looks. It allows me an excuse to come up with looks I may not wear any other time of the year. I'm probably not going to do much partying on St. Patrick's Day but that doesn't mean I'm not going to get festive with my makeup!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Below you will find a step by step tutorial on how to achieve this look as well as a full product list. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">Remember, have fun with this look and don't take it too seriously! It's a lot of fun to play with and it's sure to get you noticed. If you like this enough to replicate it please share, I would love to see it beauties!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty </strong>Lock-It Primer and Foundation Mixed</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Anastasia Beverly Hills </strong>Cream Contour Kit</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty </strong>Setting Powder</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty </strong>Shade and Light Contour Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Benefit Cosmetics </strong>Hoola Bronzer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Becca Cosmetics </strong>Blush in Wisteria</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty </strong>Alchemist Palette (Emerald) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty </strong>Pastel Goth Palette (Gloom, Dagger)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty </strong>Serpentina Palette (Scarab, Ankh)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Sephora Brand </strong>Waterproof Eye Pencil (Black)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Benefit Cosmetics </strong>Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Benefit Cosmetics </strong>Ka-Brow Gel</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Urban Decay </strong>All Nighter Setting Spray</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Urban Decay </strong>Vice Lipstick Palette (Junkie)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 1: </strong>Apply eyeshadow primer and set with setting powder or a light coloured eyeshadow.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 2: </strong>Using the shade Gloom as a transition shade, blend into your crease area.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 3: </strong>Using the shade Dagger, place in crease area for depth and blend out into Gloom.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 4: </strong>Using the shade Scarab on a wet brush, place all over lid and softly blend out.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 5: </strong>Using the shade Ankh, smudge into outer v area for added depth and smoke out.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 6: </strong>Mix together primer and foundation and apply with a foundation brush, blend out with a beauty sponge.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 7: </strong>Apply <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/basic-contour-and-highlight-regime-how-to" target="_blank">cream contour</a> colour underneath your cheekbones, around the perimeter of your face and under the jawline.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 8: </strong>Apply cream highlight colour underneath your eyes in an upside down triangle shape, to the centre of your forehead, underneath your cheekbones below your contour line and on the chin area below your lips.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 9: </strong>Blend all of this out using a beauty sponge.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 10: </strong>Bake your under eye area and set your face with setting powder.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 11: </strong>Fill in brows using <a href="http://www.glam-express.com/profiles/blogs/benefit-ka-brow-review-demo" target="_blank">Ka-Brow Gel</a>.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 12: </strong>Apply the powder contour shade on top of where you laid down the cream contour and blend out.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 13: </strong>Apply the powder highlight shade on top of where you laid down the cream highlight, sweep away excess powder from your under eye area.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 14: </strong>Using the shade Dagger, smudge into your lower lash line.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 15: </strong>Using the shade Gloom, smoke out your lower lash line.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 16: </strong>Line your upper and lower lash lines with black eyeliner.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 17: </strong>Using the shade Emerald, highlight brow bone and inner eye corners.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 18: </strong>Apply Bronzer to cheeks and forehead and blend out into contour.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 19: </strong>Using the shade Emerald, highlight the tops of your cheekbones, cupids bow and (optional) down the bridge of your nose.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 20: </strong>Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend out into contour and highlight.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 21: </strong>Set face with setting spray.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 22: </strong>Using the shade Emerald, apply more highlight to damp skin for a bolder glow.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 23: </strong>Apply mascara to top and bottom lashes.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 24: </strong>Apply lipstick (Junkie) and apply Emerald to the centre of lips with your finger for a metallic finish.</span></p>
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<p></p>MOTD: Golden Glam Makeup Tutorialtag:www.glam-express.com,2017-02-15:6612347:BlogPost:1024932017-02-15T01:38:20.000ZKate https://www.glam-express.com/profile/Kate
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">I swear I only follow award shows for the amazing beauty looks and I'm predicting that after Beyonce's gorgeous golden goddess Grammy's look that gold makeup will be everywhere! Today I'm going to share with you a really beautiful, easy to achieve gold eye look and full face tutorial. This look is super wearable and perfect for any occasion! …</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3">I swear I only follow award shows for the amazing beauty looks and I'm predicting that after Beyonce's gorgeous golden goddess Grammy's look that gold makeup will be everywhere! Today I'm going to share with you a really beautiful, easy to achieve gold eye look and full face tutorial. This look is super wearable and perfect for any occasion! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"> Below, you will find a full product list and a step by step tutorial for you to follow along with. I can't wait to see your replications! As always, have fun with this look and tweak it as you need to suit your style and/or skin type. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-4"><strong>PRODUCTS USED:</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong> Lock-It Primer mixed with Lock-It Foundation and <strong>NYX Cosmetics</strong> Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in Gleam</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Anastasia Beverly Hills</strong> Cream Contour Kit in Fair with <strong>Cover FX</strong> Custom Infusion Radiance Drops mixed in</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong> Lock-It Setting Powder</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong> Shade and Light Contour Palette</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Benefit Cosmetics</strong> Hoola Bronzer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Becca Cosmetics</strong> Blush in Songbird</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Anastasia Beverly Hills</strong> Starburst Highlighter from Gleam Glow Kit </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><b>Smashbox </b>24 Hour PhotoFinish Shadow Primer</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Urban Decay</strong> Naked Smoky Palette (Combust, Whiskey, Radar, Dirtysweet and High)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong> Tattoo Liner in Trooper</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Urban Decay</strong> All Nighter Setting Spray</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Benefit Cosmetics</strong> Roller Lash Mascara</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Benefit Cosmetics</strong> Ka-Brow Gel</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Sephora Brand</strong> False Lashes in Fringe</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Kat Von D Beauty</strong> Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Hawkwind</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Apply shadow primer and set with setting powder.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 2:</strong> Use a piece of tape on the side of each eye to help with precision and clean lines (<em>feel free to skip this step if you'd like</em>).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 3:</strong> Using the shade Combust as a transition shade, blend into your crease area.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 4:</strong> Using the shade Whiskey in the crease, blend into Combust and add depth to the crease and outer v area of the lid,</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 5:</strong> Using the shade Dirty Sweet with a wet brush, apply directly to lid area and lightly blend into Whiskey (if needed, go over crease again with Whiskey to facilitate blending and to create separation between shades)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 6:</strong> Apply liquid liner, remove tape.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 7:</strong> Mix together Primer, Foundation and Liquid Illuminator on a palette or back of hand, apply to face using foundation brush and blend out with a beauty sponge.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 8:</strong> Add a few drops of oil to cream contour and highlight shades, apply contour shades underneath cheekbones, under the chin and to the perimeter of the face and blend out with a beauty sponge.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 9:</strong> Apply highlight underneath the eyes in an upside down triangle shape, underneath lips on the chin area, on the forehead and underneath the cheekbones below the contour lines you created in the previous step and blend out with a beauty sponge.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 10:</strong> Set under eye with setting powder and let it "bake" while applying the next few steps,</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 11:</strong> Set the rest of your face with setting powder.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 12:</strong> Use the powder contour shade to go over the areas where you put the cream contour down for added definition and depth.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 13:</strong> Use the powder highlight shade to go over the areas where you put the cream highlight down and brush away the remaining setting powder from the under eye area.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 14:</strong> Using Whiskey, smudge into the bottom lash line and blend/smoke out with Combust.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 15:</strong> Using High, apply to brow bone and inner eye corner for highlight.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 16:</strong> Apply bronzer on the cheeks, forehead and under the chin and blend into your contour for added warmth.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;" class="font-size-3"><strong>Step 17:</strong> Apply highlighter to top of the cheekbones, cupids bow and bridge of the nose.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 18:</strong> Apply blush to the apples of cheeks and blend into highlight and contour.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 19:</strong> Set with setting spray (apply more highlighter to damp skin for an even bolder glow).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 20:</strong> Apply mascara to top and bottom lashes.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 21:</strong> Apply false lashes (optional).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>Step 22:</strong> Apply lipstick.</span></p>
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