Subculture
I stayed away from this palette because of all of the drama surrounding it. In case you aren't aware people were upset at all of the fallout. They found the eyeshadows to be too powdery. Many also thought that the colors were hard to blend. I've seen this palette in so many people's "Worst products of 2017" videos! To that I say, "To each their own." I could not find this color selection anywhere else so I made up an excuse about getting off of the train at the wrong stop so that I could make a not so quick run to Sephora in midtown and show up late for an appointment. The first time I used it I was terrified of making a mess. Disclaimer- This palette is messy! Yet I still reach for it a few times a week. The moral of the story is that every pan has a lid, every foot has a shoe, every head has a hat- I could go on but I think you get my drift.
Lips- Maybelline Voyager
Subculture Eyeshadow Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper, Huda Beauty Lashes Jade #13, Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in Voyager
Subculture Palette
Maybelline Master Chrome Highlighters
Every time I tried to get these highlighters at my local CVS they were sold out. Finally, one day there was one rose gold highlighter waiting for me and I snatched it up like a wild dog. A few weeks later I found the gold one in a drugstore in Charleston.
These add a perfect amount of highlight to my cheeks. For now I prefer to dab the rose gold highlighter on my upper cheekbones but I am sure once summer comes I will use the gold one often as well.
If you prefer a rose gold highlight that can be spotted from the moon use this. You will only need a TINY drop.
Lime Crime XL
Lime Crime XL Palette
I saw a few tutorials using this palette and decided to give it a try. After having used it a few times, I find it indispensable. The colors are highly pigmented without too much fallout.
For the look I used IDOLIZED as a transitional shade under all of the shadows to make blending easier. I brought TRIUMPH down to my cheeks and used it as a blush. I also used PASSION on the outer lid and brought it in to the middle. I used BOTICELLI in the outer corner and INSPIRE and LOVE in the inner corner.
Lips- Maybelline Voyager
Follow this tutorial by Leigh Dickson. After watching her I am now obsessed with bringing eyeshadows down to my cheeks!
Red Lips
Life is funny. When I was younger red lips were off limits and somewhat scary. You were a real grown-up if you had on red lipstick. I was intimidated. Red lips signified a boldness I never thought was attainable. Today red is my signature lip color.
My favorites:
Sephora Cream Lip Stain- "Always Red"
Pat McGrath- "Elson"
M.A.C- "Ruby Woo"
Kat Von D Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick- "Outlaw"
Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink- "Pioneer"