Beauty: Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette

A faithful palette of mine has been the Urban Decay Naked Basics. It has six shadows, five of which are matte and one is shimmer. As the name implies they are are all warm, neutral colors. This palette is well loved and I use it every single day, whether it is for my eyebrows (for which I mix the colors "Naked 2" and "Faint"), an everyday eye look, or the perfect brow-bone highlight ("w.o.s") I adore this palette. 

This having been said, you can probably imagine my excitement when I discovered there was a new Naked Basics 2 palette!! As soon as I got my hands on it, I realized we were meant for each other. 

Too dramatic? Maybe. But for me, this palette is a new everyday staple & it couldn't have come at a better season. 

I often switch between using warm and cool tones on my eyes, but this season I can confidently say I am loving this palette. The neutral, cool tones seem to compliment my skin tone and bring out the blue-green color of my eyes (something I LOVE in an eye shadow). 

This palette, like the first, has six neutral shades, containing five matte colors and one shimmer. The colors are perfect for an everyday eye look, evening look or a brow bone highlight. The shadows are smooth, blend well and layer easily (as with most Urban Decays Naked Shadows). I find myself reaching for this to create an I-put-effort-into-my-makeup look out of only two shadows - a look that takes less than five minutes on those sleepy school mornings. 

 I have a favorite color within the palette that I will likely hit pan on well before the others. The color "cover" is darling. It is a light-medium brown shade that stands apart from the rest with a slight red undertone. I apply this color across the entirety of my lid (with no cream shadow as a base...this is revolutionary for me and speaks wonders to the shadow.) Instantly, I see a difference in my eye color as the undertone of red brings out the blue-green in my eyes, try it out for yourself and see if you notice the same thing. I usually blend a bit of "frisk" in my crease, add a liquid liner, highlight my brow bone and voila my eyes are done. 

Here's the shadow combination below:

If you have the chance to experiment with this palette yourself, I would highly recommend it! 

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed!

Have a lovely day!! xoxo
HaileyGrace

Friday Finds: Bite Beauty

I recently discovered a new brand that I have fallen in love with:

Bite Beauty 

This brand focuses on making natural lip products and because of that, truly know what they're doing. Their lipsticks and lip glosses are creamy, moisturizing and glide on the lips smoothly. The range of colors and diversity of their products are incredible. 

I recently purchased a lipstick from them and am excited to try many other items from their brand. As you may know, I am slightly obsessed with neutral-colored lip products a.k.a "your lips but better" colors and "Restina" from Bite beauty did not disappoint. 

The packaging is sleek and fairly compact, however it is important to note that you do not receive as much product as desired when you fully extend the lipstick, but the lasting power and formula of it makes it worth the higher price. 

 The formula is smooth and moisturizing. The color stays on your lips for quite a while and there are endless combinations of pencils and glosses that pair well with this specific lipstick. 

Here is a lip combination I have been loving that incorporates this lipstick!

Pencil: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Lip Pencil "Naked"

Gloss: Sephora 

I also spent a few of my Sephora Beauty Insider Points to receive these adorable mini samples of two eye creams that I have been wanting to try. The Origins Ginzing Eye Cream and Benefit's "It's Potent" eye cream. So far I have really enjoyed both of them. I use the Origins cream in the morning  because it is lighter and applies smoother & I use Benefit's in the evening because it applies thicker and creamier. I love thick eye creams for the evening because I feel like the beneficial properties will have optimal time to sink in & work their magic while I sleep. 

Words of Advice: These lipsticks will melt, I would avoid leaving it in a hot car for hours, you may be very sad to return to a misshapen lipstick. (oops.)

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed!

Have a lovely day! XOXO 

HaileyGrace

Mini Mid-week Post: October Obsession

Yes, this is another Autumn themed post for you, can you tell I love it? In my defense, it is officially October today, my favorite season of all! This is a small & simple representation of a few of my favorite things about this season. Let me know if you love Fall and are excited for chilly nights, sweaters, lattes, and the start of the holiday season!

P.S - Speaking of sweaters, stay tuned for different outfit posts on how I style them! :) 

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed!

Have a lovely day! XOXO

HaileyGrace