Naked3 Inspiration

The inspiration behind naked 3 plus 3 all new double ended pencils to go with each palette!

This is one of the reasons I like the Urban Decay brand: they really listen to their consumers. 

We said "Make the primer potion n a squeezy tube," They delivered. 

We said "Bring back the double ended zero/whisky pencil," not only did they deliver, but they made a corresponding double ended pencil to go with every NAKED palette,  including the Naked Basics. 

Urban Decay Naked 3: 12 Whole New Ways to Get Naked

The Urban Decay Naked 3 palette is finally available online at Sephora.com and Ulta.com.

I'm not exactly sure when this palette will be available in stores at Sephora, but I know it will be for sale in Ulta stores in 12/12. 

I just took the liberty to order it online at Sephora yesterday because I know it'll be here sometime next week and I was severely overdue for a 500 point perk and I really liked the Smashbox kit on the site. 

Get yours before it's gone! 

Yumm...

Don't Just Wear Makeup...

Let it inspire You! 

The iT'S Judy Time Palette is Here

The It's Judy Time Palette is now available for purchase at BH Cosmetics.com

and retails for $14.95.

This palette comes with 12 shades, 9 warm tones, and 3 cooler tones with a mix of matte, satin, and shimmer shades. 

The 3 cool tones look like a shimmery lavender (the star of Judy's tutorial), a periwinkle, and a navy blue. Interesting choices. 

i initially wondered why Judy wouldn't include a matte black in the palette, but upon further reflection I think that would be a better choice because If the black isn't going to be the blackest black you can possibly fathom, someone is going to complain about it. 

So, good call Judy. Good call. 

Here's a look at the palette:

Here's a link to Judy's Channel where she demonstrates how to achieve a pop of color in her very first tutorial using her very own palette. 

This palette really reminds me on the sleek palettes,

especially the 

Oh So Special and the Storm palettes. 

Each of those retailing for $9.99 on the Sleek website. 

 Storm palette from Sleek Makeup

Oh So Special palette from Sleek Makeup

Here's the thing:

BH Cosmetics does not have a great reputation for having beautifully rich and pigmented eye shadows (or even powder products in general).

I'm debating between taking the plunge and buying it now for the purpose of reviewing it more thoroughly when it comes in

and possibly loving it, or being disappointed with the quality.

Or just waiting for Judy to do more tutorials and for others on the YouTube to do reviews and convince  me to buy it. 

What do you say? 

Should I be adventurous? Or should I be safe?

Don't just Wear makeup, 

Let it Inspire You. 

SNEAK PEEK AT ItsJudyTime's Eye Shadow Palette via BH Cosmetics

*To see the palette skip to around the 15 minute mark.*

Prominent YouTuber and Beauty Blogger Judy from 

ItsJudyTime (her original beauty channel), ItsJudysLife (her vlog channel) and more recently

ItsMommysLife (her motherhood channel)

has recently announced via her vlog channel, the release of a palette that she has constructed in conjunction with BH Cosmetics. 

There was no swatching done in the vlog as the reveal of the palette was meant to be a teaser to spark public interest until the palette's official launch party sometime this month. 

From the brief look Judy gave us, the palette is relatively compact with two rows of sic shadows and  a mirror making it travel friendly. 

From the looks of it, it is a nice, respectably neutral palette with a mix of matte satin and shimmer shades. 

From what I can gather from the vlog, my impression is that the palette will be released on the BH Cosmetic site on the 7th of this month. But, I could totally be wrong about that date, which could be a separate and more exclusive launch party. Either way I'll at least be on the look out. 

I'm not sure what the retail price of the palette will be, but if I had to guess at a price I would say nothing more than $19.95

Again, just a guess. 

I think everyone that watches Judy on anyone of her channels, but especially her beauty channel, would respect her judgement when it comes to constructing a palette of this nature; 

my primary concern, having ordered from BH Cosmetics before, is the actual quality of the shades. 

Any kind of speculation I have on this palette now isn't based on much because I don't actually own it yet. 

I wish Judy the best of luck with the launch because I'm definitely rooting for this palette

to be a success. 

Elf Studio Line Powder Brush

Elf has meant for this brush to be used with powder products, however the consensus among beauty enthusiasts is to use it to buff in liquid an cream foundations to achieve a more flawless finish. 

Similar brushes include: 

the Synthetic Flat Top Multi-Purpose Brush 

from Sonia Kashuk

$15.79

the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki

$21.00

Nothing similar from 

MAC

Bdellium Tools 957 Precision Kabuki 

$14.52

Sedona Lace Synthetic Flat Top 928 - Vegan

$14.95

Sedona Lace Flat Top Buffer FB 07

$14.95

Brushes like these are good for blending foundation and bronzer into the neck and chest, 

doing strong contouring using the edge of the brush as well as blurring out that harsh line (aka the dreaded racing stripe) using the flat top. 

Even though most people seem to like to use this product with liquids and creams it can also be used with powders as originally intended, however this would give a greater coverage since the flat top nature of the brush will pick up and deposit more product onto the skin.

I find brushes like these is best used with powders likeMakeup Forever Duo Mat Powder Foundation  and the  Graftobian Dual Finish Powder Foundation because both of these products can be applied dry or wet. 

The key that makes all of these brushes so versatile is that they're constructed using synthetic fibers as opposed to natural fibers, making them compatible for use with powders, creams and liquids. 

Long Story Short, if you  don't have anything like it in your collection, one of these brushes is worth investing in simply because they are so versatile. 

and remember:

Don't Just Wear Makeup...

Let it Inspire You