Kat Von D Metal Matte Palette ~ swatches

Let me just say Holy Molly you need to get this palette. 

New Kat Von D Metal Matte palette launch for holiday hmm two months ago I believe. 

When I saw it at sephora I swatches few shadows and I was sold. 

I missed out on last year palette so I told myself to get this year one.But then again I heard many mixed reviews so I decided to hold on on ordering and wait till hit sephora store so I can see her in person and decide. It only took 3 shade to swatch to make my decision.

"The MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette is a mashup of bold colors and must-have textures, celebrating the two sides within everyone—whether it’s soft and romantic, rock ‘n’ roll, or both. The palette’s top row features an explosive lineup of exclusive, never-before-seen metallic shades in Kat Von D’s max-pigment Metal Crush Eyeshadow formula, including Synergy, a bestselling bronze from the original collection. The bottom of the palette is a rainbow array of buttery mattes, in a range of tones—from dark and moody to pastel neutrals—all in Kat’s signature blendable, pigmented eye shadow formula. This palette’s array of tones and textures gives you endless combinations for a number of eye looks. Get inspired by the three fearless tutorials, each with step-by-step instructions."

Now lets talk about the packaging first. It is huge! it is like double the size of naked palettes. 

The logo was hand down by Kat as an ambigram. It reads Metal one way and when you flip it it reads Matte. Love this idea. 

The eye shadows are freaking unbelievable. The metallic ones have a famous Metal Crush formula and OMG they are fabulous. I am so happy that they were included in this palette. The matte shades are also wow  fantastic. They all swatch wonderfully. Although I would use primer with all of them ;) I did used it few times already. Just did a quick basic look ;)the metal crush formula is hands down the best one I tried. 

All shades are really pigmented and overall I love this palette :) Well send $60 for sure.  The only problem I have is the storage for this baby LOL. Right now it sitting on my vanity.

Now lets see the swatches:

Metallic:

NEBULA ~ dark blue with cool undertones (metallic)

WATT ~ teal with cool undertones (metallic)

INGNITE ~ aqua with metallic sheen.
TINSEL ~ sparkling gold with glitter
GLITZ ~ peachy pink with metallic sheen
TWINKLE ~ lavender with frost finish
VOLT ~ plumy purple with silvery shimmer
SYNERGY ~ golden brown with orangy undertones
FLASH ~ dark gold

Mattes:

LINEN ~ white with cool undertones
JET ~ Black
VELOUR ~ dark royal blue with cool undertones
STONE~ medium dark gray
MOSS ~ dark green
RIBBON ~ dark purple
SILK ~ mauve purple
FRINGE ~ light peach
FEATHER ~ medium yellow
OAK ~ olive brown
SUEDE ~ beige brown
BONE ~ bright beige
VELVET ~ dark burgundy

Overall the shades are wonderful like I said it before. Some mattes need work and good primer.
This palette is a limited edition so get your hands on it while you can.

Skindinavia Oil Control Makeup Primer Spray and Makeup Finishing Spray ~ review

Did you ever try a products and from the first use you knew you won't be able live without? 

That's how I feel about skindinavia Makeup Sprays. 

Within days both became a must haves in my makeup routine. 

We all know and heard of makeup finishing sprays but primer spay, well that is something new. I usually use regular primers like the ones in the tube. Primer spray was totally new experience for me. 

First off I been seeing skindinavia all over YT and IG. Every blogger raves about it . So You probably think if the hype is real? Well in my opinion it is :) 

I have few finishing sprays in my makeup stash but none come close to skindinavia. Don't get me wrong I still will reach for others but skindinavia is my number 1. 

I have oily skin and these two sprays with oil control are a life savers.Love how lightweight they are. They don't feel sticky when dry.  Both gives me a matte finish. 

The oil control primer spray i use after my morning routine. After I apply my daily moisturizer I spray my face with primer spray. After it dries I go over with my foundation and rest of the makeup. You can or not use a primer after. All depends on you. I did tried that once but I like the spray primer on its own. Oil control primer keeps my foundation in place and most importantly it applies it flawlessly. 

After I am done with my makeup I reach for oil control finishing spray to set everything in. 

I tell you I see a huge difference! But only when I use both. they do work like magic. One time I used only primer spray and forgot to use the finishing spray (running late does that to you). and wow I didn't not like the makeup on my face. It was just mehhh,... But with the finishing spray brings it all together. Looks more flawless, even and beautiful. Well i do feel more beautiful when using it. 

Another plus is that it helped me with Milani Foundation. I bought Milani foundation  not long time ago and I swear I wanted to return it. I just couldn't make it work. I tried with other primes and it was just no no. Then I said to myself let me try with these babies. And you know what ?! it actually worked. 

The foundation went on smoothly and evenly. Since both have oil control, oil on my face didn't show up until 4 - 5pm. and that's awesome! When I use them wit matte foundations and powders I stayed matte throughout the day. 

PROS:

* There is no fragrance to it. I personally don't mind if there is or not a fragrance. 

* The nozzle sprays fine mist tat covers your face amazingly and you don't have to worry you spray too much. 

* My foundation stays in place the whole day. I used to see it separate from my t zone and around my nose. Nothing with that. I am super pleased with that. 

* It controls excess oil

* Its oil, paraben and silicone free. 

CONS:

* for some price

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Sephora VIB Sale ~ My Wishlist

So on 11t Sephora VIB sale starts . I am trying to save up some $$$ and get what ever is on my long as hell wish list. And trust me my list looong! This is just a small amount of what I want LOL. 

Anyways Sephora does these kind of sales twice a year. One time in Spring and now. 

Both VIB ROuge and VIB gets 20% off! woohoo but with our NYC tax (8.879%) I get only 11% :( want to cry so bad... But oh well better that than nothing I guess. 

So here is my small wish list :)

1. Tarte Curl Boss Lash Essentials ~ I want this because I collect them . I have one from a year ago and one from two years ago. Plus it is cute !

2. Too Faced Let it Glow ~ one word . BRUSH. the only reason I want this set.

3. Becca Cosmetics Blushed with Light palette ~ I heard so much of Becca Blushes  so this is the best way to finally try them. 

4. Huda Beauty Eyeshadow palette Rose Gold edition ~ yes , just look at this baby ! I need it my life. I might add one or two lipsticks but need to decide on colors . 

5. Benefit Cheekathon Blush and Bronzer palette ~ I want this since it first came out. Just fiy all the products are full sized! talk about a great deal!

6. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush Color Wheel ~ same with this palette want it since it first came out. I almost bought it twice . All blushes are new and they look fantastic!

7. Estee Edit Gritty and Glow palettes ~ I saw swatches on Trendmood and then Gigi (beatfacefridayy) and Fashionablyfayy  were talking about tis set so yeah I swatched it a sephora and yes I have to get it. 

8. Hourglass Ambient Light Surreal Light ~ ahhh that marble packaging :) come to mama! really want to try famous Hourglass products :) I kinda miss them in my collection :)

So yeah that is more less a list. I kinda want also NARS and Marc Jacobs ... andwell many more hahaha God the life of a beauty addict. 

Whats on your list?

Madam CJ Walker Brassica Seed, Jamaican Black Castor and Coconut Hair Oils

You know my love for Madam CJ Walker hair products. I really like them and they do work great on my hair.

Recently I got to try hair oils. 

Now I love hair oils, they are my staple in my hair care. Not all of them are good tho. Some make you hair really greasy and weight them down. But these by Madam CJ Walker are simply great. 

I love how my hair feels after and most f all they smell amazing.

Brassica Seed Oil

An Alternative to silicone, Brassica Seed Oil smooths, silken and moisturize while adding incredible shine. Contains notes of spun sugar and red velvet. Or let just say it smells like marshmallows ;) Really lightweight and don't weight-down my hair. It hydrates and softens heat styled hair. Adds incredible shine and luster. Refreshes hair with sweet scent. Guys i love scent of this oil. If you have ARI by Ariana Grande this smells exactly same. This one is my go to oil. I been using it the most and God I love it. 

Coconut Oil

Deeply nourishes hair, fast absorbing and lightweight. It softens hair and adds shine to it. The best of all fight frizz. And yes my hair gets frizzy. So yeah if your hair gets frizzy all the time try this oil. Plus coconut oil is very popular as well as it benefit. 

I been putting this oil in my daughter hair and she loves the combo of coconut and vanilla scent. Her hair gets silky soft and shiny. She loves and so do I. 

Jamaican Black Castor Oil

this one is great to hydrate dry curs and scalp. Smells amazing , lovely notes of amber and musk make great and yummy composition.It hydrates, helps hair to grow, add shine and scent to hair. I admit I used this one once. I have t give it more love soon. 

All Oils are amazing. If you fan of adding oil to you hair make sure to give a try to Madam CJ Walker Oils. They are in my top 5 of the best oils I ever used on my hair.  I always use them after styling my hair. Add to few pumps of oil to your hand, rub them together and work them into you hair. you can see ad feel difference right away. Hair gets softer, silky smooth and shiny. They do look more healthy and omg smells amazing. 

You can purchase it at Sephora, QVC

price $26 each.