Author: Alyssa K.

PAT McGRATH LABS: DARK STAR 006
ULTRA SUEDE BROWN

Have you ever seen something so incredibly sparkly and stunning that it took your breath away the second your eyes made contact and you actually gasped out loud the first time you saw it? Because same…

I can’t explain it and I know how extra it all sounds but honestly, that’s what happened here. Don’t misunderstand me — I have followed the insanely talented makeup artist for quite some time now, and am always in awe of the intensity of her products and all of the artistry/imagery that go into the ads and brand aesthetic. But this was my first purchase with the company. Normally I can restrain, but this was different. I saw the very first campaign for this collection on Instagram; a video montage of Kim Kardashian West rocking her signature brown/black smokey eye, wearing shadows and the lid gloss from the Ultra Suede kit.

I basically died right then and there.

A week later this bad boy was at my door step. Because spending years learning how to master self-control just to throw it all out the window in a moment of radiating shimmery weakness is one of my favorite past times.

I’m kidding —

It’s okay to splurge sometimes.

I N C L U D E D:

Astral White Pigment
Mercury Pigment
Ultra Suede Brown Pigment
Dark Matter Pigment
Cyber Clear Eye Gloss
Black Eye Kohl
Blender Brush

I won’t go into a bunch of detail about how awesome, creamy, buttery, gorgeous and sparkly these pigments are because let’s be honest, deep down — you already know. All I will tell you is that when you add that Cyber Clear gloss over the black pigment, it’s practically like a glittering galaxy-like explosion all over your eyeballs — pure magnificence. Cannot wait to create some magic!

Hello, muted lavender perfection; and welcome to the family.

M O O N C H I L D

If you haven’t at least heard about this product at this point, I’m just going to assume that you’ve been living under a rock — which is fine, because I can explain. So the Anastasia MoonChild Glow Kit can actually make your dreams come true….if those dreams involve dousing your whole face in sparkling unicorn dust. 6 unique and iridescent, pearlescent highlighters. Vegan. Cruelty-free. $40 dollars retail. MAGIC IN A PALETTE.

C L O V E R  L I Q U I  D  L I P S

When I first saw the reveal swatches for this new Spring ’17 lipstick shade, I instantly knew I would own it. Muted/grey lavenders are some of my absolute favorite lips colors to wear when I want to change things up and this color did not disappoint. Completely obsessed. All hail queen Anastasia, tbh.

[O T H E R] K E Y  P R O D U C T S

Makeup Geek Cosmetics Eye Shadows — Band Wagon, Tiki Hut, Mocha, Bada Bing, Creme Bruleê
Nyx Cosmetics Total Control Drop Foundation — Buff & Medium Olive
Makeup Geek Cosmetics Contour — Bad Habit
Koko Lashes — Amore Lashes
Nyx Cosmetics Jumbo Eye Pencil — Milk
Ardell Lashes Brow Gel — Dark Brown

A little (dramatic) pop of color never hurts anyone.

► F A C E
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
Nyx Cosmetics Photo-Loving Anti Redness Primer
Nyx Cosmetics Dark Circle Concealer – Medium
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Maybelline Matte + Poreless Foundation
NYC Cosmetics Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder
Nyx Matte Finish Setting Spray
Makeup Geek Cosmetics Contour Pan – Complicated
Makeup Geek Blush – Covet
ColourPop Cosmetics Highlight – Perilune & Honeymoon
Glitter Injections Highlighter – Piña Colada

► E Y E S
Makeup Geek Shadows (Shown in photo – Bottom to Top)
Makeup Geek Shadow – Tiki Hut
Makeup Geek Shadow – Bandwagon
Makeup Geek Shadow – Creme Bruleé
Makeup Geek Shadow – Rockstar
Makeup Geek Shadow – Nautica
Makeup Geek Shadow – Neptune
Makeup Geek Shadow – Boo Berry
Makeup Geek Shadow – Bada Bing (NOT PICTURED)
Maybelline Master Precise Liner
Koko Lashes – Queen B Lashes
Nyx Cosmetics Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk

► B R O W S
ABH Brow Fix
Ardell Lashes Brow Gel

► L I P S
Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick – Veronica
Side Note: → I have waited forever to get my hands on this lipstick because it’s almost always out of stock, and it’s everything I always imagined it would be. PERFECT.