Precious & Makeup

Guest EOTD's Using Express In Glamour Cosmetics

MAKEUPprecious — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:13:18 -0800

Thanks you Neila (http://twitter.com/NeilaRich) for these EOTD's using EIG Cosmetics Eye Sparkle Eyeshadow Pigments!

The $5.50 Sample Sale is still going on check it out at www.expressinglamourcosmetics.com

Now on to the Neila's EOTD's!:

wearing Tangerina Gold, Bronze Winner, & After Midnight

wearing Violet Fatale & After Midnight

wearing Bronze Winner & After Midnight

$5.50 Eye Sparkle Eyeshadow Pigment Sale Starts NOW!

MAKEUPprecious — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:39:52 -0800

Before you place your order, please make sure to read the Shipping page! You do not need a Paypal account to place an order. When you click on the checkout button, it will take you to another page, scroll down til you see 'Don't have a PayPal account? Use your credit card or bank account (where available).' & click 'Continue'. International Buyers: Please e-mail me at expressinglamourcosmetics@gmail.com

You can place your order down below:

Express In Glamour Cosmetics Promo Style Pictures (Part 2)

MAKEUPprecious — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:13:58 -0800

Here's the pictures of the eyeshadow pigments that will be available at the sample sale on here & on www.expressinglamourcosmetics.com. If you want any more info on the eyeshadows, please check out www.expressinglamourcosmetics.com!

Express In Glamour Cosmetics Promo Style Pictures (Part 1) + Update on the sale on the 24th of this month

MAKEUPprecious — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:55:01 -0800

All these pictures were taken by me. I've always been interested in photography & decided to take my own promo style pictures for my line. I plan on doing some photoshoots for my line with models with photographers Anne of Pixie Dust Photos & Jon of PBJ Photography within the next month or so.

A mini update on the sale this Wednesday: I decided that I'm going to do the sample sale on here (this website). Next month, I plan on having moving EIG Cosmetics to www.expressinglamourcosmetics.com! The sale will end either Sunday or the following Wednesday, I'm still debating on that. I'll see how the sale will go & I will be updating you all on that. The price of my eyeshadow pigments will still remain at $5.50 (includes shipping) for this sale. The price will increase once I have my site up in running next month. For any international buyers, please e-mail me at expressinglamourcosmetics@gmail.com if you are interested in buying anything from this sale! Lastly, I will be releasing 9 eyeshadow pigments instead of 7! I will be posting pictures of all the colors either later today or tomorrow so, please be on the look out for that. If you have any questions concerning the sale, please e-mail me at expressinglamourcosmetics@gmail.com. I'll be adding pages on my site for EIG Cosmetics concerning what's in my eyeshadow & etc within the next day or so! With all that be said, on to the pictures!:

Express In Glamour Cosmetics: My makeup line + sample sale coming soon!

MAKEUPprecious — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:17:19 -0800

It's always been a dream of mine to create a makeup line. Well, my dream is finally coming true! I decided to create my makeup line specializing in mineral eyeshadow pigments. I'm developing a variety of colors & finishes. These eyeshadows are amazing. The color payoff is great & the colors really pop when you use them wet. I like to use eye drops instead of water as a mixing medium. Right now, I have a few shimmery eyeshadows I created that will be featuring in a sample sale on 2/24. I'm releasing 7 different colors (shimmery finishes) for $5.50 each (sale price & that includes shipping).Very limited quantity! Making these eyeshadows plus, decorating the eyeshadow containers are very time consuming & want to see how well these 7 eyeshadows do during my first sale. If you place an order for an eyeshadow color that is sold out, it will take up to 2 weeks to get your order because I will make a new batch of the eyeshadow(s) that you ordered. PLEASE make sure you include your e-mail address during the billing process so, I can notify you if need to be. More details to come! I've done a few looks with my eyeshadows & took some pictures to give you an idea of some of the colors I'll be offering during the sample sale:

I used Light Sapphire on my lid (applied wet) & After Midnight on my crease & lower lashline.

I used Tangerina Gold on my lid (applied wet).

I used Purple Royale on the lid (applied wet).

How the eyeshadows will look in the packaging:

They will come in 5 gram jars. They will not be filled up to the top in case you decide to add the sifter (which will be included in the order). WARNING: If you do decided to use the sifter, I find that the lid doesn't close all the way & the eyeshadow will spill out.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at expressinglamourcosmetics@gmail.com!

Cocoa Truffles Look.

MAKEUPprecious — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:32:57 -0800

Face

Prep/Moisturize: Artistry Essentials Soothing Creme

Primer: Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer

Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil Control Foundation in Hazelnut

Setting/Finishing Powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Dark (natural side)

Under Eyes + Bridge of Nose: Urban Decay Surreal Skin Creamy Concealer in Hallucination (to highlight)

Highlight: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Dark (shimmer side)

Cheeks: Smashbox Pink Blush (from a palette)

Eyes

Eyebrows: Sephora Nano Eyeliner in Coffee & Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion & NYX Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk on the lid

Lid: Ulta Brand Eyeshadow in Sparks

Crease: MAC Eyeshadow in Embark

Outer Inner Crease: ARTISTRY Black Tie Eyeshadow

Highlight Color: Smashbox Eyeshadow in Pronto

Upper Lashline: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

Lower Lashline: Smashbox Eyeshadow in Pronto on the inner corner (& tearduct) & MAC Embark Eyeshadow on the outer lashline (also used NYX Dark Brown Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil as a base)

Lower Waterline: MAC Engraved Eyeliner & MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

False Eyelashes: Ardell Wispies

Lips

MAC Lipglass in Silly Girl

Mini Haul - Ulta & MAC

MAKEUPprecious — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:32:40 -0800

It's becoming more & more difficult to find eyeshadows, why? Because I have pretty much every shade! I tend to buy eyeshadows & when I go home, I found out that I have the same shade in several different brands. Shame I know! I wasn't in the mood for Urban Decay, Smashbox, or any other prestige brand at Ulta so, I headed to the Ulta Brand section. A few years ago, I bought some Ulta eyeshadows & they were pretty medicore in quality. I figured I'd give Ulta eyeshadows another try. I was testing out the eyeshadows & noticed how most of them were pigmented. They had an array of different colors & I even spotted a couple of matte formula eyeshadows. Ulta has stepped up their game! I've been wearing a lot of smokey neutrals this week so, I decided to pick up some neutral shades. I bought Milk Chocolate (light brown & matte), Sparks (red/brown shade with gold reflects), & Silk (light shimmery beige). I will be buying some more Ulta eyeshadows in the near future!

I went to MAC at the beginning of the week. I was a mission for a brown eyeshadow. I didn't have much time so, I just picked out Embark. When I got home, I thought the color was to dark for a look I wanted to create. I started to play around with the color & decided I love it! It's a matte deep brown that is perfect for a smokey neutal look & can even double as an eyebrow shade.

Plum Effect Look.

MAKEUPprecious — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:11:52 -0800

I've been so stuck on purples lately! What can I say? I love my purples!

Face

Prep/Moisturize: Artistry Essentials Soothing Creme

Primer: Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer

Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil Control Foundation in Hazelnut

Setting/Finishing Powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Dark (natural side)

Under Eyes + Bridge of Nose: Urban Decay Surreal Skin Creamy Concealer in Hallucination (to highlight)

Highlight: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Dark (shimmer side)

Cheeks: Smashbox Pink Blush (from a palette)

Eyes

Eyebrows: Sephora Nano Eyeliner in Coffee & Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion & NYX Eyeshadow Pencil in Black Bean on the lid

Lid: Pixi by Petra Deep Plum Eyeshadow (a palette)

Crease: Ben Nye Powder Rouge in Passion Purple

Outer Inner Crease: MAC Eyeshadow in Shadowy Lady

Highlight Color: Maybelline Champange Eyeshadow (from a quad)

Upper Lashline: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

Lower Lashline: MAC Eyeshadow in Engaging (light shimmery pink side) on the inner corner (& tearduct) & ARTISTRY Black Tie Eyeshadow on the outer lashline (also used NYX Black Bean Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil as a base)

Lower Waterline: MAC Engraved Eyeliner & MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

False Eyelashes: Ardell #105

Lips

ARTISTRY Lip Shine in Gifted

December Favorites.

MAKEUPprecious — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:11:26 -0800

1) MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo in Engaging - This was a CCO find & at first, I didn't like it. Since the CCO is almost an hour way from me & Cleveland just starting to get hit with snow, I decided to just keep this duo. I like to use the light pink side (comes out just shimmery) as a highlight on the browbone & tearduct area. I also use like to use it as a highlight the cheekbones. The gold side is best when used foiled (applied with a damp brush). I like to use it on my lid & too cut down on the shimmery-ness, I use a matte crease color (like a brown).

2) NAO Blush in Icon - My sister was sweet enough to give me this blush. I ran out of my NAO blushes a long while ago. NAO is no longer no more! I was a huge fan of their eyeshadow duos, lipglosses, mascara, & their blushes. The blushes are so pigmented, a little goes a long way! The color doesn't come off streaky & it blend beautifully.

3) MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack - I haven't used this in years, but decided to give it another try since the Wet n Wild cream eyeliner started to crumble on my waterline & get in my eyes. So creamy & pigmented, I don't know why I stopped using this! For more staying power, I like to use MAC Engraved eyeliner on my waterline & then, apply Blacktrack.

4) MAC #7 Eyelashes - I love this lashes! They remind of by Ardell. Just a little bigger/longer. The quality of these lashes are just slightly a step above Ardell. I still LOVE my Ardell's, but I like MAC's as well!

5) Smashbox Lip & Cheek Color in Speedracer - Using both as a lip & cheek color just seems unsanatry to me so, I just use it as a lip color! It comes out a nude color on my lips. So pretty! I like to pair it up with a clear gloss and/or MAC's High Tea lipstick.

6) MAC Glitter Eyeliner in Blitzed - Such a pretty gold w/glitter eyeliner! It looks great paired up with a dramatic black winged eyeliner, MAC #7's, Blacktrack + Engraved on the waterliner, & Blitzed on the lower lashline. The only problem with this that if you put to much, it will start to crack (which is not a good look).

7) ARTISTRY Lipstick in Neutrale - As you can see, it's a very well loved lipstick. I go through tubes like water! It's a pinky nude color which I'm a fan of. This color is a must for me!

8) MAC Lipstick in Bronze Shimmer - I found this lipstick buried in my kit a little while ago. It comes out more of a gold color, but regradless..I love it! I like to pair it with either MAC Pinkarat or Silly Girl lipglass.

9) MAC Lipstick in High Tea - This color is too frosty/light to be worn my lips alone so, I like to pair it with a darker lip color like ARTISTRY's Lip Colour in Style.

Purple Stunt Look.

MAKEUPprecious — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:18:59 -0800

Face

Prep/Moisturize: Artistry Essentials Soothing Creme

Primer: Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer

Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil Control Foundation in Hazelnut

Setting/Finishing Powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Dark (natural side)

Under Eyes + Bridge of Nose: Urban Decay Surreal Skin Creamy Concealer in Hallucination (to highlight)

Highlight: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Dark (shimmer side)

Cheeks: NAO Blush in Icon

Eyes

Eyebrows: Mehron Eyeliner in Dark Brown & Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion & NYX Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk on the lid

Lid: Pixi by Petra Dark Purple Eyeshadow (a palette)

Crease: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Flash

Outer Inner Crease: MAC Eyeshadow in Shadowy Lady & Artistry Black Tie Eyeshadow

Highlight Color: Maybelline Champange Eyeshadow (from a quad)

Upper Lashline: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

Lower Lashline: MAC Eyeshadow in Engaging (light shimmery pink side) on the inner corner (& tearduct) & Pixi by Petra Dark Purple Eyeshadow on the outer lashline

Lower Waterline: MAC Engraved Eyeliner & MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

False Eyelashes: MAC #7 lashes

Lips

Smashbox Double Exposure Lip & Cheek Color in Speedracer & MAC Lipstick in High Tea