Let's talk about the 350 Bandwagon

Okay, if you're in the beauty community and you don't know anything about the Morphe 35O palette, then you've been living under a rock. This isn't some kind of popular clique superiority complex; literally, the damn palette is everywhere. From the moment I stepped foot into the beauty community, in particular Instagram, I was slapped right in the mouth with the 35O palette; everybody had it, everybody wanted it, and it was (is) always, always, sold out.

For the longest time I hated that damn palette, because I couldn't get away from it. I didn't have it, I didn't want it, and I didn't care, but everyone was obsessed. Restocks came and went and the shits sold like hot cakes, and I rolled my eyes and kept scrolling every time it showed up on my Instagram feed.

But then, one day, a restock came, and I figured...what the hell, why not.

I was on a Morphe binge. I had just ordered two of the 12 pans from the website, had managed to get my hands on the 35U for stupid cheap on Facebook (seriously, get over the concept of used makeup and join those groups; you won't regret it), and then I won the 35D in an IG giveaway, and I wanted more. So, when the restock happened, I threw my credit card at it, and it was mine.

And I love it.

Now, I'm a warm undertone kind of girl, and this palette is, for the most part, warm undertoned, which is perfect for me. I thought that the Makeup Revolution Flawless Matte palette was the perfect transition palette, and it actually is a really great matte palette, but this palette is perfect for me specifically. So, for today, since I actually went to work, I decided to do a One Palette Wonder featuring (or starring, rather) the infamous Morphe 35O.

A little "the store is finally closed get tf out" finesse action:

And a closeup on the eyes:

 

I. Loved. It! I didn't have to use any other palettes for this look, and I was completely satisfied with the result. Perfect, I said! Perfect! Details!

 

FACE:

Primer:

• Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Matte Rescue Mattifying Gel on my T-Zone
• L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Primer on my cheeks
• E.L.F. Mineral Infused Primer on the rest of my face

 Concealer:

• Mouth: L.A. Girl HD Pro Orange Corrector with the Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee under the foundation, and L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn over the foundation
• Nose, Chin, and Uneven Skintone on Cheeks: Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee
• Under Eye: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn; Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee

Foundation: CoverGirl Queen Collection All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation in Q825 Golden Honey

Face Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Golden Cashews

Bronzing Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Warm Hazelnut

Setting Powder: Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Neutral Light

 

BROWS:

Filler: ColourPop Brow Pencil in Black 'n Brown

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn
Brow Gel: Milani Brow Shaping Gel

 

EYES:

Primer: Wet 'N Wild PhotoFocus Eyeshadow Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Transition: #14 and #18, in the Morphe 35O Palette
• Crease: #31, in the Morphe 35O Palette
• Lid:
• Outer V: #31, in Morphe 35O Palette
  
• Outer Half: #35, in the Morphe 35O Palette
• Inner Half: #4, in the Morphe 35O Palette
• Inner Corner: #10, in the Morphe 35O Palette
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from Outer to Inner): 
• #18, in the Morphe 35O Palette
• with #31, in the Morphe 35O Palette over top
• and #35, in the Morphe 35O towards the outer corner

Eyeliner:  

• Wing: Wet 'N Wild ProLine Graphic Marker Liner
• Top Lid: NYC Big Bold & Precise Eye Liner 

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara on the top lashes; Ruby Kisses Very Sexy Mascara on the bottom lashes

 

CONTOUR:

Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

 

HIGHLIGHT:

Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Bronzer in Rock On World, with #4, in the Makeup Revolution All About Bronzed Ultra Blush Palette over top

 

BLUSH:

Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush in Toasted Almond

 
LIPS:

Lipstick: Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme in Devotion

Liner: Smashbox Always Sharp Lip Liner in Nude Dark

 

Alright, that's it for me tonight. Kento Nakajima is on my computer screen and he needs my undivided attention. Good night!

x Ashlan

My Sincerest Apologies

I know, I didn't do a blog post for you guys yesterday, and I've apparently spoiled you rotten with daily shenanigans, so I'm sorry for throwing a monkey wrench in your routine. 

But see, what had happened was, I had to wash my hair, right. Like, the month for my crochet braids was up and it was time to give some serious attention to my head, so makeup had to take a back seat for once! One day, just one day - get off my ass!

Anyway, I'm back. And I had some new makeup to play with, and a new hairstyle to deal with for the week, so I went sifting through my makeup folder again and unearthed this:

Photo and look by @mariahjbarnum

By one of my favorite makeup artists to recreate from, and I was like...I just got some of the new ColourPop Super Shock Eyeshadows what would match this, so why not? Here's my recreation

Along with some daylight pictures:

Peep the highlight:

A closeup on the eyes:

 Somewhat of a comparison shot:

And a video! This time posted on Photobucket, so hopefully it'll actually work.

Can you tell I was feeling this one??? Of course, it's not an exact recreation, but I thin I came decently close; at least in the same ballpark, I think. I loved it! And even though you can see all of my fat head with this hairstyle, you can also see all of my highlight, so that's a plus and a minus! Details!

FACE:

Primer:

• L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Primer on my cheeks
• E.L.F. Mineral Infused Primer on the rest of my face

 Concealer:

• Mouth: L.A. Girl HD Pro Orange Corrector with the Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee under the foundation, and L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn over the foundation
• Nose, Chin, and Uneven Skintone on Cheeks: Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee
• Under Eye: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn; Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Coffee

Foundation: CoverGirl Queen All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation in Q825 Golden Honey

Face Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Golden Cashews

Bronzing Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Warm Hazelnut

Setting Powder: Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Neutral Light

 

BROWS:

Filler: ColourPop Brow Pencil in Black 'N Brown

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn
Brow Gel: Milani Brow Shaping Gel

 

EYES:

Primer: LORAC Behind the Scenes Eye Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Transition: #8, in the Morphe 35T Palette, followed by #31
• Crease: #6, in the L'Oreal La Palette Nude 1, and #9, in the BH Cosmetics Shaaanxo Palette
• Lid: 
• Overall: the ColourPop Super Shock Eyeshadow in Flower Shop
• Inner and Outer Thirds: #10, in the Makeup Revolution Unicorns Unite Palette
  
• Outer V: the ColourPop Super Shock Eyeshadow in Coconut
• Inner Corner: #3, in the Makeup Revolution All About Bronzed Ultra Bronze Palette, with the Wet 'N Wild ColorIcon Single Eyeshadow in Brass over top
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from darkest [outer corner] to lightest [inner corner]):
• #31, in the Morphe 35T Palette
• with #6, in the L'Oreal La Palette Nude 1
• and #9, in the BH Cosmetics Shaaanxo Palette at the corners

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Carbon Black on the top lashes; Ruby Kisses Very Sexy Mascara on the bottom lashes

CONTOUR:

Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

 

HIGHLIGHT:

Makeup Revolution Vivid Baked Bronzer in Rock On World, with #3, in the Makeup Revolution All About Bronzed Ultra Blush Palette over top

 

BLUSH:

#4, in the E.L.F. Studio Blush Palette in Dark

LIPS:

Lipstick: Milani Amore Matte Lip Cream in Covet, with a little of NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in London in the center

Liner: Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Coffee Bean

 

I was going to rave some more about the beatness of my face, but I'm getting irritated with trying to sell this last LORAC palette, because everyone hates gold, for some reason. If you're interested in a LORAC palette, let me know! You'll be the only one lol okay I'm going to go buy a sandwich bye!

 

x Ashlan