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The Best Eye Shadow Palette And It Is Shockingly Only $3!

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Bite Sized Eyeshadow Rose Water

The little Bite Size 4 pan quad palettes from @elfcosmetics are not only amazing but they’re also only $3 USD! They’re available in 8 different quad combos with the cutest food related names such as Cream and Sugar, Pumpkin Pie, Carnival Candy, and Açaí You. Out of the eight available quads I have three: Rose Water, Berry Bad, and Cream and Sugar. They are all beautiful and great quality, but Rose Water is my favorite and most used.

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A simple but beautiful eye look using the 4 shades from the Rose Water Bite Sized Elf Cosmetics Palette

Surprisingly it seems that every time I use the shadows in the Rose Water quad someone will compliments me on my eyeshadow look. I’ve hit pan on my original quad, so I’ve already repurchased another new one.

Much used and much loved Rose Water Bite Sized Palette from Elf Cosmetics

You can check out 8 different quads of the little bite sized ELF palettes at Elf.com by clicking here or for a choice between 6 palettes check out Elf Cosmetics at Target by clicking HERE .

You can see what other products they have available when you visit their Instagram page by clicking @elfcosmetics. While you are over on Instagram, stop by and visit my page as well @lookingjoligood. Generally, I post mostly pictures of plants and puppies, but there are occasionally pictures of makeup and beauty products as well. 😉

What about you? Have you used any of these bite sized palettes from ELF Cosmetics? Did you love them? Have you used any other elf eyeshadows or other products that you love? Let me know in the comment section below.

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Make up · Review

The Original Naked Palette by Urban Decay

I love glitter! If it shimmers and shines I’m into it! Recently though, I have been keeping my makeup look more simple. I have been using the matte shades in the original Naked palette by Urban Decay Cosmetics and I am very pleased with the results!

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When they announce that the original Naked palette was going to be discontinued I tried to talk myself out of buying it. Do I need another eyeshadow palette… NOPE! Did I buy another eyeshadow palette… YUP! Did anyone else fall for the hype?!

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the original Naked palette | lookingjoligood.blog

I’m really glad that I did buy it though because I am in love with it! I have several other palettes from Urban Decay, but so far this is the one that I have found myself reaching for the most.

 

I have no idea why in the world they chose to discontinue this palette?!  As one of the first ever eyeshadow palettes that most people purchased, it is so iconic!  I don’t know, but I have a feeling that something has got to be in the plans to eventually bring it back from the dead.

In the meantime, if you wanted to add this palette to your collection, I hope that you did when you had the chance. I’m glad that I gave into the hype!

Other products I am wearing in the above photo:

Ulta BeautyMineral Powder Foundation
Physicians formula butter bronzer
Essence cosmetics Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Mascara waterproof
LORACColor Source Buildable Blush in Aura
COVERGIRL Colorlicious Oh Sugar! Vitamin Infused Lip Balm in Cup Cake

Maybelline VOLUM' EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

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Face of the Day Featuring the Lorac Mega Pro 4 Palette

 

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I feel as if Lorac Cosmetics is such an awesome yet under-appreciated  brand! It’s one of my favorites! (Added bonus, it is also cruelty free.) Some of my favorite eyeshadow palettes are made by Lorac Cosmetics.

I love the texture of Lorac shadows.  Some people complain that the shadows are soft and have a lot of kickup, but I really enjoy the ease of blending and the intensity of the pigment.

Today’s look comes from the Mega Pro 4.  Despite having received this awesome palette for Christmas, due to it being  limited edition, I didn’t write a review of the Lorac Mega Pro 4 Palette.  I know that sometimes brands will bring back some limited edition items, so if you ever see that this one is available again I recommend picking it up!

Lorac Mega Pro 4

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No matter what combination of shades I use, I can always get a great eye look out of Lorac Mega Pro 4 Palette.  For this look I used  Pink Peony, Flamingo, Spice, and Misty Mauve.

Lorac Mega Pro 4 Palette swatches | lookingjoligood.blog

As always I’m wearing my favorite mascara the  Colossal Volum Express by Maybelline. Speaking of favorites, everyday I use the mario badescu facial spray ($7 for 4 fl oz) It is a must have part of my skincare routine!  I also love the under-appreciated Ulta Beauty full coverage concealer. ($9 for 0.08 oz) When I wear my Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer ($45 for 1.7 oz) I’m amazed at how lightweight it is, yet how flawless my skin looks!

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #56

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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Use Decaf Coffee or Peppermint Tea to Defeat Cravings

If you are like me, sometime around 2:30-3 pm you start craving sweets and foods you shouldn’t eat.  I have found that if I drink black decaf coffee I can stave off these cravings!  Studies have shown that drinking black decaf coffee, peppermint tea, or regular coffee helped to kill cravings.

I absolutely love these Folgers coffee singles*!  They have such a great flavor and are so simple to make just one cup of coffee in the afternoon!

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*totally not sponsored, I just really like these coffee bags.

Let me know if you try it out and what you think!

 

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #46

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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Ever wonder where you should be putting blush on your face? This weeks tip will help you to know where to place your blush according to your face shape.

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Let me know if you try it out and what you think!

 

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #44

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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This week’s tip is how to avoid that dreaded gap between your eyeliner and eyelashes…

While there is no “wrong way” to do your makeup, and if you like the way that something looks go for it and do what makes you feel pretty!…All that being said…

I remember when I was a junior in college I had a friend that always had a gap in between her eyeliner and eyelash line.  For some strange reason, it seriously drove me nuts!

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When eyeliner is done correctly your lashes will look fuller and your liner will make your eyes stand out.  To achieve this is as simple as wiggling your eyeliner directly into your lash line.  Yup, that is it!   If you need to you can even lift your upper lid and tight lining underneath you lashes.  This way your eyeliner with be an enhancement and not a distraction from you beautiful eyes!

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Let me know if you try it out and what you think!

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #43

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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This is a super simple trick will make it easy to get your eyeliner perfect every time…

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When applying your eyeliner, rest your arm on a table or counter to stabilize it. Look down into a tilted mirror when applying for an easy and quick line.

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Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #40

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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Instead of using a pencil, gel, or liquid liner to line the lower lash line use  eye shadow.  Take a small eyeshadow brush and a coordinating eyeshadow and apply it to the outer two-thirds of the lower lash line. Blending the darker color with the inner corner color will create a beautifully seamless look along the lower lash line.  This simple trick will give dimension and depth to the eyes without looking too harsh. Don’t forget to blend blend blend!

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Let me know if you try it out and what you think!

 

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Tip Tuesday #38

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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This is a super simple trick will make it look like light is bouncing off your eyes! Apply a light shade sparkly eyeshadow right under the eyebrow and in your tear duct. Use a light hand and simply dust it on.  You will look as if you have a sparkle to your eyes.

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Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #37

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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The trick is to make eyes look big and bold is to create depth with your eyeshadow. You can do this by first applying a lighter colored shadow all over your eyelid. Next using  a darker shade  apply it in the crease of your eye above your lid. This will give dimension and depth to the eyes. Don’t forget to blend blend blend!  Blending the lid color with the crease color will create a beautifully seamless look.

LORAC Love, Lust Lace Matte Shimmer Eye Shadow Palettes | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

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