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Makeup Forever Artist Palette - Volume 2

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Purchased

Hello makeup lovers! Today I have my very first Makeup Forever product. Like EVER! Since This baby is on sale so I'd go take a look at it if I were you. I'm mostly excited about this palette because I also just recently bought the MAC Fix+ and I feel like these shadows would look amazing with the assistance of the Fix+.

Makeup Forever Artist Palette - Volume 2 | Kat Stays Polished

I decided to go with this palette because of the bright colors. I have the Urban Decay Electric Palette and absolutely love it and I wanted another palette that I could use along with it.

I love that there are at least 3 looks you can do with this palette. The booklet it comes with shows each column of colors as one separate look.

The swatches below showcase each row of colors along with the names of each. All swatches are done without any primer underneath.

One of my favorites in this palette is the Peacock color. The chrome effect that comes off of it is spectacular!

Do you own any MUFE palettes? What are some other MUFE products I should look into getting? I'm on a roll with palettes and products I've been lusting after so be sure to tell me your faves!

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Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette

Monday, April 25, 2016

Purchased | Affiliate Links

Hey all! Today I finally have the Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons palette for you! I have been DYING for this palette and it's finally mine! Thankfully, I got a nice 15% off discount when I got this. Ya for saving money!

Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette | Kat Stays Polished

My favorite thing about this palette is the heart-shaped pans for most of the shadows. I love the pops of color along with their neutral shades. I don't mind neutral shades because I tend to go for those more often anyway. Every once in a while I'll go for the purples or the pinks to add to my look.

I also love the chocolate smell of this palette. Like the previous palettes in this series, they have this wonderful cocoa aroma. It's honestly a great way to keep me coming back to it.

Here are a few quick swatches for you. All are on my bare arm, no primers underneath. The left side of the palette and first set of swatches are more light shades and natural, day-time colors. The right side of the palette looks to be smokier and gives you more options for an evening look. I love them all and I'm so happy I finally took the dive!

I'm sure a lot of you must have this already but if not, I seriously want you to go out and get it. I am never disappointed with Too Faced - not yet anyway, and their shadows always perform outstanding. I got mine from Sephora but you can find it at HSN and Macy's too.

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Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Eyeshadow Palette

Thursday, April 21, 2016

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Hey guys! So, I had been eyeing this palette for quite a while now and I'm so happy that I finally got it. Of course it was during the 15% off VIB window so...hello - it was a no-brainer! I have a few quick photos below for you to see. It's a very neutral palette, which was fine for me. I don't have a problem getting palettes that seem similar to ones I already have. Besides, the packaging on this thing is GORGEOUS! Come check out the Rainforest of the Sea!

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Eyeshadow Palette | Kat Stays Polished

First of all, the cover of this palette is absolutely stunning. The awesome swirls of the purple, blue, and gold - makes me want to be a freaking mermaid!

When you open up the palette, you are faced with an amazing collection of both matte and shimmer shades that although fall to the neutral zone, can still bring out your best natural eye look.

The names of each shade, of course, represent parts of the sea from the Sand to the Reef. Which one draws the most attention for you?

Here are my quick swatches starting with Sand. These are all shown without any primer underneath. Seashell and Starfish are my two favorite that I'd probably use most often out of this palette.

Have you picked up anything from the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea collection yet? If so, what else from the collection should I pick up? Let me know and maybe I'll grab it soon!