Yves Saint Laurent Candy Face Spring 2012

Yves Saint Laurent Candy Face Spring 2012

Ombre 5 Lumieres Palette & Vinyl Candy Palette

Voile De Blush

No.1 Voile Carmin
No.2 Voile Corail
No.3 Voile Rose
No.4 Unknown

Rouge Volupte Perle
No.113 - Iridescent Burgundy
No.114 - Sparkling Fuchsia
No.115 - Shimmering Coral
No.116 - Milky Pinkoile De Blush

Volupté Sheer Candy
No.7 - Figue Gourmande
No.8 - Prune Frappée
No.9 - Goyave Sorbet
No.10 - Mandarine Acidulée

Golden Gloss
No. 49 - Golden Violet
No. 50 - Golden Peach

Duo Manucure Couture

No.7 – Brown and Green
No.8 – Pink and Orange

Until next time,

The Wicked

Forever 21 Silver Swatches and Review

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a productive Black Friday/ Cyber Monday! I slept on Black Friday so yeah...unproductive. But I do have some pretty cool glitter to show you today.

sun

shade

One coat of Forever 21 Silver over two coats of Revlon Carbonite. Yes. So, yeah Forever 21 polish names are super terrible and not at all creative. Actually I thought it was called Disco Ball because that's what I recalled seeing on the website, but I guess not. But anyway, this is obviously a holo. It has bigger hexagonal glitter and smaller round pieces in a clear base. The pictures came out kind of strange, its definitely more holo in person and has that rainbow range(you kind of get it in the bottom picture). It's kind of reminiscent of China Glaze Snow Globe from the Let it Snow collection. 

It definitely adds some dimension to silver glitters which I really like. 

The formula was normal, nothing extraordinary since it is a regular clear base. Sometimes the glitter clumps together and doesn't spread over the nail evenly. When doing multiple coats you'll probably have to move and spread the glitter around with the brush. But yeah, sparkly and holo and $2.80.. what's not to like?

Until next time,

The Wicked

Hurry and get these deals for Cyber Monday!!

elf cosmeticsUnt

50% OFF Entire site until midnight

Code: 50WIDE

Cherry Culture 

20% Off 

Code: CMS20

Sephora

Free shiping on orders over $25

Mystery gift with code: MYSTERY

Urban Decay 

Has a Cyber Monday sale

check it out:

http://www.urbandecay.com/feminine-dangerous-fun-eyeshadow/284,default,pd.html

Until next time,

The Wicked

Revlon Carbonite

So this is Revlon's dupe of Chanel Graphite. Classic move by Revlon, they did the same for Chanel Black Pearl with their Black with Envy.

shade

direct sunlight

indirect sunlight

Carbonite, two coats. I'm not even sure how to describe this polish, the glitter is so mixed in to the base that you can't really differentiate the color of the base and the color of the glitter. It is similar to Graphite but not an exact copy (the same goes for Black with Envy). As far as I can tell, Graphite has a much more metallic, foily look to it in the sunlight. 

In terms of the formula, its actually better than I expected. It was opaque in one coat, but I usually use two. The finish is also a lot smoother than other glittery polish, more like a foil polish. I do like it, but it needs a something, Graphite is a little more interesting. 

I know this is pretty late, this color has been out for a while and I've had it for a good amount of time, just never got around to posting about it. 

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask & Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner

I know we don't do hair products but I thought this will be helpful. The past year I've been growing since I had chopped it off, however, I had a lot of heat damage. My hair was very dry from the heat and so much color. I decided to buy products that will moisturize and help my hair recover. After doing some research I bought the following products:

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask 

6 oz -$9

Product Features

• It is intensive moisture treatment rescues even the most dehydrated hair strands.
• Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask rehabilitates extra dry or over-processed hair with intense moisturization.
• Its weekly treatment is so concentrated, just a small amount is needed for hair to become soft, lustrous and shining in minutes.
• Olive penetrates to the center, Meadowfoam Seed helps moisturize the middle and Sweet Almond wraps the surface.

For the past month I've been using this mask once a week and I love it!!! It leaves my hair really soft and moisturized. What I love about it is that it doesn't weight my hair down because I hate when my hair is flat. The bottle is pretty small therefore, if you have super long hair it won't last you long. The label says you need a little bit but, I still need alot even though my hair isn't long because I have so much hair and I want to make sure all my hair is covered. I will definitly keep using this!!!

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner

$4-9 (depends where you buy it and size)

Product Features

• It is deliciously hydrating, give your dry hair a drink with moisturizing conditioner.
• It say you can never get too much of a good thing.
• its rich formula fused with moisturizers, orchids & coconut milk.
• It's drink up and replenish your hair's much needed moisture.

At first I was a bit skeptical about this working since it is pretty cheap, however, this is a great product. This shampoo and conditioner is suppose to hydrate your hair, and it does just that. My hair feels much softer and looks shinier. The shampoo does not make my hair hard when I wash it out and it smells greattt!! The conditioner makes her hair feel really soft and silky when you wash it out. Another thing I really liked is that it doesn't wash out my black hair dye. I have tried shampoo's that are suppose to help your hair color stay longer but when I wash them out I see the water isn't clear. With this shampoo I have not seen any color in the water, so that's a huge plus! I really like this product and am going to continue using it.

 I was pretty surprised with these products because I always looked for high end and more expensive products, but these are inexpensive and work great!!  I am never loyal to any hair products/brands because I always try different ones but I am going to continue to purchase these because I really like them and the results they have gave me.

Until next time,
The Wicked

Foil Nail Stickers From Born Pretty!!

I've been interested in foil nails ever since I started seeing them. I love metallic nail polish, so foils are like the epitome os metallic. Luckily for me, I got my hands on some foil nail stickers thanks to Born Pretty!

Front of the package. 

Back of the package. The whole thing is super holo! I love that, but it makes the instructions on the back a little hard to read.

Stickers. 16 individual stickers, all different sizes.

Final product!

So in terms of application, what you have to do is take the sticker and cut down the rounded part so that it will fit your nail (rounded goes near your cuticle, obviously). I tried this two different ways. First I took the sticker off the back and cut it down, which was a little difficult because the stickers aren't sturdy and they're sticky so they kept getting stuck to the scissors. The other way I tried was to fist cut out each individual nail with the backing still on and then cut it down also with the backing still on. This was easier because the backing is pretty sturdy and does not stick! 

Once your stickers are all shaped and cut down and what not, you can apply them to your nails. Again, I tried this two different ways. First I tried to apply the rounded part to the cuticle and then smooth the rest down my nail. This resulted in some folds on the sides of my nails. The next way was to apply the stickers side to side. This also resulted in a few folds and sometimes bubbles on the tips. I did use a wooden cuticle pusher to flatten out as much of the sticker as I could, but some folds really were unavoidable for me. Also, this is my first time doing this so there was obviously going to be some error.

After you fit your nail with the sticker, you need to get rid of the access. The package said to first cut off most of the access then file the rest off. I found it easier to fold over all of the access and file it all off. But that did leave my tips a little foldy. The stickers do stretch so you can flatten out the folds, but every time I flattened one out another appeared. 

Some of my nails came out great, while others came out kind of ok. I really do like the look though. I would definitely try these again now that I kind of know what works and what doesn't work when applying them. And a guy at Starbucks told me he liked my nails when I had them on so A+ for that!

You can get these exact foil stickers along with tons of other kinds, like ones with designs and stuff at http://www.bornprettystore.com/.  So definitely go check them out, they have a bunch of other nail design stuff too, like stamping plates fun stuff like that. The more you buy, the more you save AND they have free shipping!!

Born Pretty also made me a special coupon code for all of you! You can get 5% off anything on their website with code DANIEL73. This code is valid before Feb 9, 2012. 

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales, Deals, Coupons

Anthony for Men:  20% off any purchase 11/22 thru 11/26.

Bare Escentuals: Spend $50, get $20 off your next purchase of $40 or more (redeemable 12/13 through 12/31) with code MERRY, valid 11/26 through 12/5. Free shipping on any order on 11/29 only with code SHIPFREE. 20% off all purchases with code GETLUV, 12/9 through 12/12.

Bath & Body Works: VIP Bag 2010 available online 11/24 and 11/25; in stores on 11/26. $5 wallflowers from 11/25 to 11/26. Buy 3, get 3 free signature collection 11/25 thru 11/28. 2 for $20 candles 11/25 thru 11/28.

BeautyTicket.com: 30% off everything with code CYBER30, valid 11/29 only.

Benefit: Free U.S. shipping with code GLAMSHIP, 11/24 through 11/29. Free international shipping on $85+ orders with code DEALDAY1, 11/25 through 11/29. Get 20% off top rated pics from Annie & Maggie with code FORDPICS, only valid 11/29.

Bliss: Get a full-size Bliss Best of Skintentions Moisturizer for free on 11/29.  Blowout sale, up to 50% off 11/26 thru 11/29.  30% off select Bliss gift sets with code GIFTSET, expires 11/29. 30% off custom gift set of 2+ items with code GIFTS30, expires 11/29. Get a free sample-filled tote bag ($200 value) with any $150+ purchase with code HOLIDAY, expires 12/31.

Bobbi Brown: $65+ orders ship free, no code necessary. Free full-size Copper Penny Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow with $65+ orders with code COPPER9, expires 1/14/11. Free Rockstar Metallic Eyeshadow with $65+ orders with code ROCK9, expires 1/14/11. Free full-size Mahogany Ink Gel Eyeliner with $65+ order with code BEST33, expires 1/15/11. Free full-size Cobalt Ink Gel Eyeliner with $65+ orders with code BEST55, expires 12/25/10.

Butter London: 20% off with code FF2010, expires 11/30.

Chantecaille:  Get Tea Rose Lip Chic free with purchase of Tiger in the Wild Palette with code TIGERS, 11/26 only.

Cherry Culture: 20% off everything in store with code TGS20, ends 11/27.

Clarins: Free shipping on all orders with code THANKS, 11/23 thru 11/28.

Clarisonic: 20% off Skin Care Pairs, Cleanser Duo Sets, Brush Head Duos with code PAIRS, expires 11/30.

Clinique: Free shipping + 2 makeup minis with $35+ orders with code CYBERFB, expires 11/26.

Elizabeth Arden: 25% off + free shipping on any order (applies to makeup, skincare, fragrance) from 11/26 through 11/30. With any $65+ purchase, receive a 31-piece black tote ($300 value) with code CYBER65, only valid on 11/29.

Eve Pearl: Up to 55% off with code BPCM2010, 11/25 through 11/29. While supplies last.

Giorgio Armani: 20% off orders of $75+ with code FRIENDS, expires 11/30.

GOSMiLE: 20% off with code BLACK20, 11/26 thru 11/29.

Illamasqua:  25% off for Americans with code THANKSGIVING, expires 11/28.

Kate Somerville: 30% off with code KSFF2010, expires 11/30.

Kiehl’s:  20% off with code FAMILY10, 11/26 thru 11/30.

Lancome: Black Lash Friday Events on 11/26 – kits featuring four of Lancome’s best-selling mascaras.  20% off + free shipping with code HOLIDAY20, expires 11/29.

Lierac: 30% off all products with code FF2010, 11/29 through 12/3.

LORAC:  Cyber Monday Collection ($100 value) for $25, 11/29 only.

LUSH: Get free ground shipping with $100+ purchase, free 2-day shipping with purchase of $120+, free 2-day + free 1 oz. limited edition perfume with $150+ purchases. Get $10 LUSH e-gift card with any purchase of $100+. Only on Black Friday, 11/26.

Macy’s: Friends & Family begins 11/30, through 12/06. 25% off (10% electrics) with code MACYSFF. Cyber Monday specials and free shipping on $75+purchases on 11/28 thru 11/29 with code CYBER.

Ole Henriksen:  Holiday kits up to 67% off on Cyber Monday, 11/29.

Origins: Free shipping on orders of $75+, no code required.  Origins Greats Sueprset available for $55 (value of $122.50) on 11/25 only.  Get $10 off any Origins order of $25+ with code MONDAY on 11/29 only (excludes gift sets).  Free standard shipping on any order 11/25 thru 11/29..

Saks: Get $25 gift card when you spend $100 on beauty/fragrance with code BEAUTYSFA, 11/25 thru 11/26.

Sephora: Free Haul-iday tote with $25+ orders only on 11/26 (while supplies last). Free shipping on $25+ orders with code SHIPNOW, 11/27 through 11/29.

SkinStore: 20% off everything with code CYBER20, expires 11/29.

Smashbox: Free gift every Tuesday and Thursday. Free shipping on all orders.  20% off with code FFSB20, expires 11/29.

Stila: 20% off with code STILALOVES, expires 11/30.  Cyber Monday Warehourse Sale only on 11/29, up to 80% off.

The Body Shop: 3 for $30 sitewide, 11/25 through 11/26. 2 for $25 Body Butters and Scrubs and 3 for $25 Shower Gels and Lotions, 11/27 through 11/28. 3 for $30 sitewide + free shipping 6PM EST 11/30 through 12/2.

Trish McEvoy: 20% off with code TMHOLIDAY, expires 11/29.

Urban Decay:  Selected Urban Decay best-selling eyeshadows, colored mascaras and glosses for just $6, chic nail polish sets and shadow palettes for just $12 from 11/26 (at 3am EST) thru 11/30 (3am EST).  Sneak peek of 15th Anniversary 24/7 Pencil Set on 11/29.

YSL: 20% off all orders with code FRIENDS, expires 11/30. Free shipping on $50+ orders.

Zeno:  25% off 11/26 thru 11/29.

Until Next Time,
The Wicked

...and more Nars!!

The madness continues! My mom got a little carried away...

Bronzer in Laguna, Blush in Deep Throat

Laguna, Deep Throat

Laguna

Deep Throat

Laguna- shimmery brown/bronze

Deep Throat- matte pink

Although these two may look super pigmented in the pictures above ( the blush looks crazy bright in person, I was almost scared to use it), but when you apply each to the skin, they are really lightly pigmented. Which is good for bronzer and blush because you don't want them to look too harsh. I layered these on pretty thick to try and get the colors across on camera. 

Eyeshadow singles in Bengali and Fez (funny, if you personally know me)

Bengali, Fez

Bengali

Fez

Bengali- matte chocolatey brown

Fez- metallic bronze/brown

I like the quality of these eyeshadows a lot, they were really nicely pigmented (this picture is one swipe of each). They're also really smooth and soft on the skin. You can enlarge this picture to get a better look at the shimmer in Fez. 

Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe

Santa Fe

Santa Fe. This is shade medium 2, so I'm assuming its on the lighter side. 

Santa Fe bottle. You can take off the giant square cap to reveal this normal round cap.

Lipstick in Viva Las Vegas, Lipgloss in Striptease, Lipliner in Morocco

Viva Las Vegas

Striptease

Striptease applicator. The usual fuzzy applicator.

Morocco

Viva Las Vegas- shimmery orangey gold

 Striptease- very very slightly shimmery nude

Morocco- chestnut brown

Viva Las Vegas is pretty sheer, so I had to layer it on quite a bit to get this color so it would show up on camera. It is very creamy though and glided on nicely. Striptease also glides on really nicely and was very smooth (I might actually steal it from my mom lol). Morocco is a lighter than in this picture because I went over it a few times for pictures. I felt that the pencil was a little hard for my liking. I'd prefer it a little softer and smoother just because it is a lipliner. 

Overall, from what I've seen with Nars I am liking a lot of their products. We also got a lot of skincare items, which my mom is really liking as well. Out of everything I would definitely recommend trying out some of these products if you're interested, especially the concealer from my last post. 

Until next time,

The Wicked

Daphne Guinness For MAC Cosmetics

Daphne Guinness For MAC Cosmetics

 MAC Interior Life Eyeshadow Quad $38

Stratus- light pink (matte)

Interior Life- Mid-tome gray blue (Veluxe Pearl)

Bruised Sky- Dark Lavender gray (Satin)

Heather Belles- Dark Charcoal/carbon (Satin)

MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil $15

Fling Light- taupe ash blonde

Stud Deep- rich blackened brown

MAC Blush Ombre $26

Azalea Blossom- Light cool pink 

Vinatage Grape- Mid-tone violet pink

MAC Daphne Guinness for MAC Pigment $20

Aurora Pinked- taupe (frost)

Circa Plum- dirty mid-tone lavender (frost)

Nebula Dark- greyed brown with pearl (frost)

MAC Cremesheen Glass $18.50

Borealis Pale- grey pink with iridescent pearl 

Japanese Spring Plae- dirty pink

Narcissus Dirty- brown plum

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme $17

Approaching Storm- deep rose

Seasoned plum- mid-tone lavender

Red Dwarf- Blue pink

Warp Speed- Light silver

MAC Nail Lacquer $15

Hyperion Light- grey blue green 

Endledss Night pale- grey pink with iridescent pearl 

Blueblood Deep- eggplant 

Until next time,

The Wicked

NARS! NARS! and more NARS!

So yesterday I went to that beauty expo thing that my salon hosted. I was pretty much makeovers with hair and makeup. The makeup was all supplied by NARS and they had NARS make up ladies doing the make up. My mom actually came with me and after she got her make up done, she was raring to go and decided she wanted to buy a whole bunch of it. So today I have swatches of a bunch of the stuff she bought and the samples that we got.

Left to right:

Shadow pencil in Goddess

Concealer in Chantilly

Concealer in Vanila

Duo Eyeshadow in Eurydice

Left to right:

sample of nail polish in Orgasm

sample of The Multiple in South Beach

Goddess, Chantilly, Vanilla

Eurydice

Orgasm, South Beach

Goddess. Chantilly, Vanilla

Left to right:

Shadow Pencil in Goddess- a shimmery peachy beige color

Concealer in Chantilly- this is the lightest of the concealers that they have. Yep, this is my shade lol

Concealer in Vanilla- second to lightest shade

On the left there is this purple shade (I'm pretty sure that the individual shades don't have names). It has a slight blue duochrome that you can see in the picture of the actual shadow above (you may have to enlarge it). On the right there is this charcoal shade, it looks darker on the skin in this picture.

Orgasm nail polish, The Multiple in South Beach

Orgasm nail polish- a warm coral color with gold shimmer. Its really similar to Orly Gilded Coral, not sure if they're dupes.. I'll have to do a side by side comparison. This is four coats. Its a very sheer polish and even at four coats you can still pretty much see my tips. On the plus side, the dry time is pretty fast. If you wait a minute or so between coats it should dry really fast.

The Multiple (which I'm assuming just means it can be used in multiple ways) in South Beach. It looks pretty orange in the tube but its much more toned down on the skin. 

In general, I love that most of the products come in a tube, it just makes everything so much more convenient. I love love love the concealer, it works awesomely and it super creamy and blends really well. I haven't tried anything else besides swatching, so not much else to comment on! lol if I do try anything else our, I'll make sure to let you guys know.

 Until next time,
The Wicked