e.l.f Studio Makeup Clutch Palette

Review!

·         e.l.f. Studio Makeup Clutch Palette $15.00

·         SIZE 1.88 oz

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 About:

Be fashionably beautiful wherever, whenever! Ideal for the woman on-the-go, this stylish hard-sided Beauty Makeup Clutch provides the essentials to take your look from day to night. Open the 47-piece mirrored palette to reveal an array of eyeshadows on top and a pull-out tray with blushes, bronzer, eyebrow cream, and lip colors! You'll always be prepared for any occasion with this must-have makeup accessory.

Mirrored Palette Includes: (Noted in parenthesis are additions I have added)
32 Eyeshadows (9 are Matte), 6 Lip Colors, 2 Blushes (1 is Matte), 1 Bronzer (Slight Shimmer), 1 Eyebrow Powder, 1 Eyebrow Cream, 1 Face Shimmer, 3 Dual Ended Eyeshadow Applicators

Dimensions:
Closed 6.5" x 4" x .875"
Open 6.5" x 8.5" x 4.25"

My Thoughts:

The most useful tip that I have learned by watching Beauty Videos on Youtube and by reading Beauty Blogs is that Drug Store make up and skin care products work just as well if not better than high end makeups and skincares. I use to think that you would only get good results if you spent more money on a product. Man was I wrong!!! I have spent A LOT of money (mainly my future hubbys *wink*) on high end products found in Sephora, Ulta, and Macy's. Guess a gal has to learn the hard way!

I purchased the e.l.f Studio Makeup Clutch Palette at Big Kmart. It looked cute and I had yet to try an e.l.f palette. Come to think to think of it, I have only tried lip colors from e.l.f. At first glance, I loved the range of colors. The colors of the blushes made me smile and I was already eyeing a brow kit from them. These were all in one! A must have!

I usually color coordinate my eyeshadow colors to the color of the shirt I might be wearing that day. The particular shirt I picked out was one that I usually use my Bare Minerals Happy Place Quad. I felt a bit disappointed that I was going to miss my little quad that I have fallen madley in makeup love with :( No worries I thought! The e.l.f palette has a great color range. I opened the palette and glanced at the colors and low and behold! What is this that I see at the bottom left corner?! Why, those colors are similar to the colors in my Happy Place Quad!

Take a look at this comparison pic!

I would say that the colors are pretty dang similar! That being said, lets take a look at how the shadows looked on my eyes using the e.l.f palette:

These two pics were taken after my long 10 hour day. Wow! Great staying power! I did use an eyeshadow primer.

I enjoyed the Eyebrow Powder and Eyebrow Wax. It was a little light for me because my hair is nearly black.

I used the Peachy Blush and the Bronzer. All you have to do is barely tap the brush in the color. A lot of product comes off. The Bronzer is a little dark, but can be toned down with any loose powder. The Blush and Bronzer had great staying power!

  And then there are the lips........... I dreaded trying the lip product. I pulled out my lip application brush and applied the coral color. I am pretty sure I even moaned while applying the product dreading how dry it would feel. I smacked my lips together and was like "What is this on my lips? It feels so creamy and moisturizing! Could it be? Why Yes Yes it must be! Becca is in makeup love with this palette!"

I have only created the one eyeshadow look from the palette but am sooooo looking forward to seeing what I can create with this palette. The Greens are AMAZING!! My only con is that I wish the lip products were better protected. If you are not careful the fallout from the powder products can end up in the lip color.

Overall, this would be a great gift for anyone! You have a great color range and can even go a little smokey. Great for traveling! I'm thinking this would be great as an introduction to makeup for beginners. I would say that if you are ready to step out of your comfort zone and move on to colors that are a little more bold, then this is for you as well. If you have any questions about this product, please let me know!

                                               Love,
                                                       Rebecha

A Verse To Remember:

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. ~James 1:5

This Heals My Heart

Happy Monday!!! I hope that everyone had a great weekend! I wanted to share with you my favorite Psalms. I really like to read over this when I am down and out and felling depressed. Are there any Bible verses that inspire you? I would love to hear them

                                    Love,

                                              Rebecha

Psalm 27

Of David.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked advance against me
    to devour[a] me,
it is my enemies and my foes
    who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
    even then I will be confident.

4 One thing I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble
    he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
    and set me high upon a rock.

6 Then my head will be exalted
    above the enemies who surround me;
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
    I will sing and make music to the Lord.

7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord;
    be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”
    Your face, Lord, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me,
    do not turn your servant away in anger;
    you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
    God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
    the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, Lord;
    lead me in a straight path
    because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
    for false witnesses rise up against me,
    spouting malicious accusations.

13 I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord
    in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
    be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

New International Version (NIV)

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® 

Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D Lip Gloss Review

 Review!! 

Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D Lip Gloss 

The Claim:

1. Multi-dimensional Luscious Lips. 
2. Up to 6 hours of Hi-Def Colour and Shine.  
3. Bring your lips into a new dimension with a multi-coloured shine coming from every angle! Thanks to its new colour changing sparkles, your lips will look fuller, shinier and with a stunning colour change depending on the light.  Your lips in a 3D dimension! 

My Color Selection: #503 Red Carpet Glam!

The Swatch:

 Application of Product Picture #1:

I love the way this gloss feels on my lips. The gloss has a shine which includes very small glitter particles. The product is not too sticky and applies evenly. The color on the lips appears to be more of a coral tone. Looks great for spring! I am overall pleased with the way the color applies easily to the lips and the color is flattering. I applied this gloss after lunch at work. As a lady walked by and saw me applying the gloss she complimented the color. I wrote down the information about the product so she could go grab one up for herself. The question is...... Will the product live up to its claims?

1 Hour After Application. Picture #3:

The main gloss feeling that my lips had upon application is not nearly as noticable, The color has lightened but the lips do feel moisturized.

2 Hours After Application. Picture #4:

A Lot of product has lifted from the lips. I only sipped on soda throughout the product trial. Lips appear to be more pink and has lost the coral color shine :(

3 Hours After Application. Picture #4:

Product is completely gone but has left behind a slight pink stain. My lips do not feel dry which is nice.

In conclusion, while the gloss feels great on the lips and the coral color is marvelous, it did not live up the the claims. The "3D" Demension effect wore off within the first 45 minutes. After the third hour, the gloss was gone! To keep with the true color upon application, I feel you would need to reapply the gloss at least once every hour to an hour and a half. Overall, I will probably pick up another color and see how that works throughout the day. I am really loving the NYX glosses at the moment. I hope this helps for those who wish to purchase this gloss. 

                                      Love,

                                         Rebecha

A Verse to remember:

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes and with your right hand you save me.  ~Psalm 138:7