Viva Glam Miley Cyrus Review and Swatches

I'm one of those people that actually likes Miley Cyrus. Sure, she's a little over-the-top at times but I do like her style. It is fun and cheeky, like her. I loved when she got that makeover because the haircut really suits her. She's just enjoying her youth so I'm just letting her rock.

 MAC has teamed up with her to create a new shade for their Viva Glam lipsticks. The Viva Glam line is part of the MAC AIDS fund. Every cent of the proceeds goes to fund men, women and children that are affected by HIV or AIDS. I do agree with MAC picking Miley Cyrus as a spokesperson because of her target audience. It's a great way for young people be made aware of HIV and AIDS. Because honestly, it can happen to anyone.

Viva Glam Miley is described as a hot pink with blue tones. It has the an amplified finish, similar to the shade "Up the Amp". It comes in the traditional Viva Glam packaging and it has Miley Cyrus's signature both on the tube and packaging.

Soo is Viva Glam Miley Cyrus WOC friendly?

Bright Sophistication FOTD

This is a look that I think is great for any holiday party. It it nstantly adds brightness to your eyes while the deep lip adds some elegance.

FOTD: Copper & Purple

 This is a look that i did that was inspired by a photo I saw on Instagram. I love the color combination and I think it is a fantastic summer look that will look especially nice on warm skin tones. Product details are below.

I am also trying to get back into making videos on YouTube. My makeup skills have improved so much and I would love to do tutorials on some looks. I am encountering some bumps such as lighting issues but I've been looking into different options so you will be seeing me soon!

PRODUCTS USED:

FACE

Urban Decay NAKED foundation in shade 8.0

Black Opal stick foundation "Hazelnut" (for countour)

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer "Medium" (for highlight)

Ben Nye Banana Powder 

Urban Decay eyeshadow "Vanilla" (highlight)

MAC blush "Honey Jasmine"

LIPS

CoverGirl lipstick "Fairytale"

EYES

MAC Paint Pot "Soft Ochre"

Light brown eye shadow from Wet n Wild "Vanity" palette (crease up to brown bone)

shimmery cream color from Wet n Wild "Vanity" palette (inner corner and under brow)

Dark Brown eye shadow from Wet n Wild "Vanity" palette (crease and outer corner"

MAC "Brownscript" (crease)

MAC "Coppering" (lid)

Jordana purple eye liner (lower lash line and water line)

Sugarpill eye shadow "2 am" (lower lashline)

Jordana Fabubrow eye pencil "Dark Brown"

Wet n Wild Fergie gel liner (upper lash line)

Benefit They're Real Mascara

MAC Fashion Sets And Extra Dimension Haul and Swatches

This is a post that is a bit overdue. MAC came out with the Fashion Sets and Extra Dimension collections a couple of weeks ago. I only got a couple of items. I have been wanting the "Heroine" lipstick for a really long time but it was sold out EVERYWHERE. Luckily, Rai at Glam-Morena had an extra that she sent to me. I also got the "Ablaze" lipglass, I feel like I have waaaaay too many orange and coral lipsticks.

I got a Skinfinish from the Extra Dimension collection which was "Double Definition". It is a beautiful bronze-gold duo. I have a worn it a few times and I love how it looks on my skin tone.

MAC lipstick in "Heroine"

MAC lipglass in "Ablaze"

MAC Skinfinish in "Double Definition"

MAC Skinfinish in "Double Definition"

I also got two items that are permanent: a MAC Paint Pot in "Soft Ochre" and an eye shadow in the shade "Steamy". I love "Steamy", I had a couple of years back and it broke beyond saving. So I repurchased it. it really is a beautiful color and great for the Summertime!

MAC Paint Pot "Soft Ochre"

MAC eye shadow "Steamy"

Holiday Party Makeup: Rose Gold!

The holidays seem to be the time when we love going all out with our makeup and outfits. I love all the glitter and metallics that always make an appearance this time of year. This look is a slight variation, instead of using traditional gold, I used rose gold. It is just as festive and goes perfect with a deep berry red lip.

I am also using more products sent to me from KKCenterHK, which are pictured below. You can view my previous review on KKCenterHK products HERE. Also with the code "beautywithbrains", you get a 10% discount!

Products Used:

FACE

Revlon Colorstay Foundation "Rich Ginger"

Coastal Scents Concealer Palette

MAC Prolongwear Concealer NW35

Bare Minerals All Over Face Color "Faux Tan"

Ben Nye Contour No 2

Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush "Toasted Almond"

EYES

UDPP

Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow "Amber Rush" (applied with Mac Fix+ on lid)

CUICU Diamond Eyeshadow "Eggplant Purple" (crease and lower lashline)

NYX "Black" (outer v)

NARS bronzer "Laguna" (blend in colors at crease and lower lashline)

NYX Sahara (highlight and inner corners)

Urban Decay eyeliner "Perversion"

Ruby Kisses gel eyeliner "Black"

Yanquina Dense Ultra Resistance Mascara

Milana Easy Brow Pencil

LIPS

NYX lip pencil "Deep Purple"

MAC lipstick "Rebel"

 Hope you enjoy this look! here are the KK Center HK products I used for this look:

CUICU Flashing Diamond Eyeshadow "Eggplant Purple" and Yanqina Dense Ultra Resistance Mascara

CUICU Flashing Diamond Eyeshadow "Eggplant Purple"

Disclaimer: Some items in this post have been sent to me for review purposes.

Smokey Pomegranate Punk FOTD

I just want to start this post off by saying I have THE WORST luck with cameras. Only two years into blogging and I have gone through four cameras already! This time it was Jeremy that broke it :/. I'm hoping I can find a repair shop that can fix it until I can save up for a DSLR one finally. I think it's time that I splurge. Anyway, I've been taking photos with my iPhone and they don't do the "Pomegranate Punk" color tattoo shadow by Maybelline any justice. The pictures would've come out better if I had used natural light but these are pretty decent.

"Pomegranate Punk" is the perfect shade for a subtle smokey eye. Even for daytime! A cool tip I learned was to blend out the black shadow with bronzer. This warms up the shadow for us gals with warm skin tones. I love how soft the black looks with "Pomegranate Punk". Also with this eye look, I was able to wear  a deep red on my lips and not look like a cheap hooker, yay!

FACE

NYX Stay Matte Not Flat Foundation "Tan"

MAC Select Moisture Cover Concealer NW35

Makeup Forever HD Powder 

NARS bronzer "Laguna" (also used for blending in crease)

Latina Bella blush "Peaches & Cream" (favorite for September)

EYES

Milani Easybrow Mechanical Pencil "Dark Brown"

TFSI 

Maybelline Color Tattoo "Pomegranate Punk" (lid) (favorite for September)

TooFaced eyeshadow "Stiletto" (crease, outer v, upper lashline)

NARS bronzer "Laguna" (blend crease)

Wet n Wild Perfect Pair Eye Wand (stick shadow part) "112" (tear duct)

Urban Decay eyeshadow "Twice Baked" (lower lashline)

LIPS

MAC "Diva"