PREVIOUS MONTH'S TOP PICKS (AUGUST)
1. ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION
I am a big fan of the Beauty Bay formula, as well as their varying color stories. This is a perfect Summer to early Fall palette. It is beautifully created with pigmented and unique colors. The matte formula is smooth like butter and the metallic formula is wet and reflective. The color selection is beyond outstanding, allowing the user to create a multitude of looks which can be used on most skin tones. Most often, the position on the Beauty Bay formula is polarizing. Either you love or it’s not fir you. I personally don’t see how anyone can make a case for the later.
Another oldie but goodie. Along with my Ulta brand Gel Eyeliner, this is a go to. This is definitely one that I cannot do without. I won’t buy any other black eyeliner unless it’s the Ulta Gel Eyeliner or the even longer standing Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Black. It does exactly what the name suggests. It glides on both upper and lower lash lines (as well as tight lining) without any noticeable effort. I like to line my lower lash line quite closely and this cause minimal to no smudging or running. An excellent product!
This is definitely one of my favorite affordable palettes of the year. This particular formula from LA Girl is outstanding and I would dare to say that the formula blows some mainstream formulas completely out of the water. Arguably better formulas recently put forth by Too Faced, Urban Decay and the usual suspects. I’m that confident in the 16 pan palettes that I would say skip out on the latest from the lame stream brands and give these 16 pan palettes a go. From the color selection, to matte/shimmer/foil ration, sheer blend ability, as well as the ability to play well with shades from other palettes (I often use this with my Coloured Raine Vivid Pigments) and I have yet to be disappointed! Excellent formula with a beautiful color story.
Look who’s making another appearance on my illustrious list. I don’t care what anyone says, but the Beauty Bay Brand is knocking it outside of the park, and is a far cry from a one hit wonder. I have not yet been disappointed with one single Beauty Bay Palette.Although I may not are for every single color story, theBeauty Bay formula stands above its competitors by quality AND price!!! I am not a warm-toned type of gal, but when I’m looking for a beautifully constructed warm toned look I reach for one of four palettes: ND Sunset, ND Sunrise, Beauty Bay 16 Pan Fiery and lastly, this beauty, the Beauty Bay 42 Pan Fiery 2.0. It is a stunning upgrade to the original 42 Pan Fiery, with the addition of more “fiery” and “deeper”reddish tones as well as additional yello tones, while adding tones which can easily create the most beautiful, sexy, captivating smokey eyes.