My Eyeshadow Palette

 
My I Nuovi Eyeshadow Palette is not your usual plastic palette. It's a lovely black "leather" magnetic palette with24 slots for 26mm eyeshadow pans.

And nope, it’s not filled with MAC. I don’t have access to MAC PRO stores where I live, and I really can’t bother getting crazy with wire cutters and heating contraptions in order to transfer the ones I own.

This baby is filled with eyeshadows I

Home-brew: "Goddess" pigment

Who says brown is boring?


Meet my favorite custom-blend pigment, which I’ve named “Goddess”. It’s earthy, but it’s a strong, gold-flecked high-sheen metallic brown which is never boring to wear.


In fact, it’s not always appropriate for the day, especially if you work in a more formal corporate environment where too much sparkle is frowned upon.
Ah, well… I’ll look forward to the

Love the Look of: Matte Fuschia lips

Creamy semi-matte skin, clean eyes, and subtly-flushed cheeks leave matte fuschia-rose lips the focus at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2011. I always wished I had the guts to wear strong lip colors on a day-to-day basis, but my lips are a bit too small to pull it off.
Well, I managed to find a highly-respectable dupe of whatever shade they used.

Meet “Shocking Pink” (#220), from the

Current: Nail Color (O.P.I. Over the Taupe)

This is the less-mentioned cousin of You Don’t Know Jacques. I love it. When I’m too lazy to think about what nail color is going to match every outfit for the week, I reach for this. It always looks just neat enough, subtle enough, smart enough and cool enough.
I love how it chips and cracks less than other nail polishes. I can’t say for sure if it’s the formula or just this particular one,

Out of The Box: How to use Make Up For Ever HD Powder (Silica Powder)

There have been so many horror stories about getting a white cast from using this infamous, much-hated, and much-loved powder.Well, I have to say that if you do, then you’re probably applying too much and not buffing out enough. That said, I think we do deserve to have products (especially ones that cost this much) work easily for us.MUFE HD powder is 100% silica, which is a spherical mineral

Spotlight: Revlon Ravish Me Red Lipstick

Revlon Ravish Me Red is part of the Super Lustrous Lipstick line, and I’m not sure how close it is to the original Ravishing Red (above). Still, it’s a brilliant creme tomato-red (below) which should actually look good on many skin-tones.



Top-to-Bottom: Bourjois So Rouge #32 Fashion Rouge, Revlon Ravish Me Red
Swatches on hand are a comparison of Bourjois So Rouge #32 Fashion Rouge, a

Review: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation and Concealer

 
1. Healthy Mix Foundation
VERDICT: BUY IT!
PROMISES: 16-hour, perfect coverage, semi-matte, oil-free, sensitivity tested, glowing and toned skin
This is a highly-rated foundation on MakeupAlley and Youtube, and I’ve been using it almost exclusively for a little over 2 months, in both de-humidified chilly air-conditioned

Lazy Face: Defined brown eyes

This is a quick and easy look for day, which does not require a lot of time, effort, or products.What you’ll need:Base, Powder, Primer
Soft brown shadow [MAC Patina]
Black liner [Any smudgy black liner will do]
Mascara [Canmake Gokunobi mascara]
Contour shade [MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium Dark] and Coral blush [TheBalm Hot Mama]
Nude-coral creme lipstick [Maybelline Watershine

Under-rated: The Body Shop Eye Color #45

The best silver shadow I’ve ever found is the creamiest, densest molten metal. And it does not break the bank. 
Meet The Body Shop’s Single Eye Color #45. These nondescript little pans are limited in color range, but extremely pigmented and silky to apply, due to the marula nut oil.I don’t know if this will make them go rancid with time, but they’re economical enough to repurchase. I just

Full-Face, Defined Makeup in 5 Minutes

I absolutely hate being late. I also absolutely hate running late. That rushed feeling of waking up knowing you have only a few minutes to get yourself together and out the door. Most of the time, we put our hair in a ponytail, throw on some lipgloss (maybe) and some face powder (...if I even remember to bring it). Most of the time, that will cut it.
What really freaks me out is if I'm running late for something important. Where a ponytail and lipgloss alone just won't do. Maybe you have a special event at work or you're meeting someone important. Or you just want to actually leave the house looking extra polished and put-together.
Simple makeup in 5 minutes? Simple. Easy. It can totally be done. Take a few shortcuts, skip defined eye makeup (multiple eye shadow colors, heavier liner) and you're done.
But if you're like me, you like a little something extra. A more defined eye and no skimping on the eye liner.
Let me tell you, this video almost drove me crazy while I was filming. My heart was racing! I had my stopwatch feature on my iPhone ticking away in front of me knowing I couldn't edit, restart, or most importantly, go beyond 5 minutes.
Foundation, concealer, bronzer, blush, eye primer, shadow (more defined), liner, mascara, brows, lips.... All done within 5 minutes with a little time to fluff your hair left over. ;)
Hope you enjoy!

Products Used:
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet+ liquid foundation
MAC Studio Finish Concealer
Garnier Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, Sigma F30 Brush
NARS Laguna Bronzer, Sigma F20
NARS Orgasm Blush, Sigma F40
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Urban Decay Virgin, Sigma E40
Urban Decay Darkhorse, Sigma E40
Urban Decay Buck, Sigma E40
Sigma E50 for blending
Urban Decay Darkhorse, Sigma E30
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Whiskey
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero
Maybelline One-By-One Mascara
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Clear
MAC Lustreglass in Star Nova

*Click here to get the Sigma brushes I used in the video.

Love the Look: Top Shop Campaign 2010 Visuals

Topshop A/W 2010 campaign visuals. I love the the smudgy black kohl liner and wet flash of glitter under the eyes and down to the cheekbones, while the lids are a soft cashmere brown. Very grungy but pretty at the same time.

INs/OUTs: Jan 2011

Things I've been reaching for, and things I've stopped reaching for.For now.IN:Oil-based makeup removers: Like removes like. Nothing else removes makeup and post-workout grime quite as well as massaging with an oil-based cleanser. Just make sure to follow with a normal foaming cleanser to remove all traces of residue. I’m using DHC Cleansing Oil. Cheaper and just as effective as Shu Uemura’s,

Thoughts: Sun Protection

Early Years: I’ve always known myself as one of the “tanned ones”. I sunned myself prodigiously as a kid, swimming and playing and roasting myself to a deep bronze with nary an ounce of sun protection. When I hit my teen years, I became more intensely aware of how highly-prized unblemished, alabaster skin was in Asia. All the sunblocks I ever applied in those days were a sticky, greasy mess

My obsessions aired out in the open.

Contest Winners!

First of all, I have to say just how overwhelmed I am by your participation in the giveaway. Don't even get me started on all those crazy comments! :) Anyway, I'm so happy you all were as excited about this as I was. I say it every time I do something like this, but I truly would have loved to give something to each and every one of you. Holding this give-away was really fun-- I'll definitely plan another soon!

FACEBOOK $100 Sigma Gift Card Winner:
Isa Nicole Kelleher

YOUTUBE Sigma Make Me Up Brush Kit Winners (10):
bunnietech
simplyelena16
kskito
ashleigh1206
ladiismiiles921
danielalanena
meganxox
seanasparklekisses
artistTM
thesweet1010

Congratulations to all the winners!! I will be contacting the winners shortly through YouTube messages. Only give your info to messages coming from my YouTube name (MakeupByTiffanyD). If you are the Facebook winner, I'll contact you through Facebook :)

xoxo-
Tiffany

Lush Goodies!

Just a lil' video to share some of my recent purchases from Lush! It had been so long since I shopped at Lush last, so this was super exciting for me. Hope you all enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day!
xoxo- Tiffany

Naked Palette: Everyday Fresh Faced Makeup

Products used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
Urban Decay Naked Palette eye shadows:
Buck, Naked, Virgin, Darkhorse
Urban Decay 24/7 liners in Whiskey and Zero
MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in So Ceylon
Benefit Bella Bamba blush
MAC Lustreglass in Morning Glory
Anastasia Brow Powder in Ash Blonde
Maybelline One by One mascara

Sigma Giveaway! Happy V-day! :)

Because I love you guys, I wanted to do a little something special for you all! While recording my January favorites, I had originally included about 10 minutes of talking (ok, rambling) about a Sigma brush set and holder I had been using during the month that had become a big favorite of mine. Well, as it took over the video (and took it to a whopping 20 minutes...), I decided to throw out the footage and do a separate review.
Then I started thinking.... Why not do a little giveaway? I mean it would be awful to review something like that that I love so much without trying to work up a possible giveaway since Sigma has been so generous with giveaways for my channel in the past.
So here we are! BIG V-DAY SIGMA giveaway 2011!! haha or something like that...
There will be 2 giveaways. Both end on Feb. 14th. All the info you need to know is in the video and described at the bottom of this post.
One giveaway will be held from my YouTube channel where I'll be giving away 10 MAKE ME UP sets!
The other will be held from my Facebook fan page where one of my fan page followers will win a $100 gift card to Sigmabeauty.com!
(read on for more details and rules)
Watch the video for a review of my new favorite brush set and brush holder-- The Sigma Make Me Up kit-- As well as a description of the giveaway!

(video)





...Or just pick up the giveaway details here:


Giveaway Rules/Info:

*All giveaways are open to international subscribers as well.
*Be sure to follow me on twitter, for any announcements/ giveaway info.

1 $100 Sigma Gift Card Giveway (for FACEBOOK fans only)
"Like" my Facebook fanpage.
No commenting necessary :) A winner will be selected at random from my list of followers there.
Winner will be announced on my Facebook page Feb. 14 after 5pm EST.
I will message the winner on Facebook for all info needed. :)


10 "Make Me Up" Brush sets from Sigma (YouTube Subscribers only)
You must be subscribed to my YT channel. (the point is giving back to you all, after all :) )
Comment on the giveaway video to enter (embedded above)- Doesn't have to say anything in particular.
On Feb. 14th at 5 pm EST, comments will be closed. Comments will then be randomized and 10 winners will be selected.
If you are chosen, you will receive a message from my YT account asking for your name, shipping address, and the color of the Make Me Up kit you would like to receive. You can see the kit colors on the Sigma website by clicking here.



Click here and enter special Sigma coupon code "Valentines" for 10% off your total purchase :)

Nail Polish Organization Idea

I've always had issues with nail polish storage. For years, they rested (unhappily) under my bed in shoeboxes. Then I got in on the nail polish wall rack craze. Then I realized that I wasn't running a nail salon. So several months back while perusing the organizational-containter-thingies aisle at Target, I discovered these babies.
SNAPWARE CONTAINERS! They come in sets of two, with one lid. Each compartment acts as the other's lid. So you could technically stack lots and lots! However, when filled with nail polish (which makes them quite heavy), it is definitely NOT a good idea to lift these by the handles if you have to move them. But it's no big deal. They're awesome, so I can get past that one flaw. Which isn't technically a flaw, as I don't think they're actually made for storing nail polish... ANYWAY, that's beside the point. Did I mention they're awesome??
They're the perfect depth for typical nail polish bottles. The only ones that cause a bit of trouble are the Sephora by O.P.I brand. They're a little tall, so you'll have to store those on the very top compartment. The blue lid fits perfectly on top of them, but another section will not stack on top of that particular brand. Check out the picture below to see what I'm talking about. The Sephora by O.P.I colors are in the back left.

See how they're a bit taller?? No biggie. Just store them inside the top container and you're good to go. I also love how you can easily find the color you need by looking into the containers. No digging. I love it.

When you're done, they stack neatly out of the way under a bed, in a closet... wherever.


They also sell smaller versions that come with three stacked containers that are great for storing nail files, clippers, cuticle balms, etc.
I was unable to find these on the Target website, but they sell them all sorts of places, and in actual Target stores if you are interested. Also, if you want to search for them online, the brand is Snapware and they're called "Snap-N-Stack" containers.
Check out my video below to see more about these containers and my nail polish organization and a peek at my nail polish collection.

xoxo- Tiffany

New Goodies!

Just a little haul video :) Check out some of my recent purchases from Ulta and Target!