Let's talk about m----r f---ing BH Cosmetics

Okay, everybody knows about my love for Makeup Revolution, but there's a second brand that I seem to love just as much, but never rave about like I rave about Makeup Revolution, and I didn't even realize it until today, so let's talk about BH Cosmetics.

I'm gonna be honest with you for a moment - come, sit down, have a s'more - I came this close *snaps fingers* to hating BH Cosmetics.

Okay, wait, don't choke on the s'more, damn. Let me explain.

At the beginning of my quest for the perfect colorful eyeshadow palette (I was really only looking for one really good one to replace my E.L.F. 144 palette, and that's where the obsession began), I came across BH Cosmetics and their 120-eyeshadow palettes, and I thought my prayers had been answered; I ordered the second edition and patted myself on the back for my accomplishment. Then I got the palette in the mail.

The 120 palettes suck, okay. They suck, and anybody on Instagram can tell you that I'm not shy about talking shit about the 120 palettes, because they suck. The pans are tiny, some of the colors are repetitive, and the color payoff isn't worth two pennies; I found a palette at the dollar store with pigmentation just as good, if not better, than the 120 palette. If anyone knows me in real life then they know that, outside of love, it only takes me one fuck-up to never fuck up again; I don't have to be retaught lessons. So when the 120 palette fucked me over, I was done with BH; I was like f--k BH, f--k BH's president, f--k BH's mama, f--k the delivery man, everybody.

And then I discovered the Carli Bybel palette.

Honestly, BH better thank their lucky stars and cut Carli an extra check, because if it hadn't been for the beautiful presentation and packaging of the Carli Bybel palette, I never would've bought another thing from them, and I never would've gotten the chance to really see what BH could do, because the Carli Bybel palette is fan-damn-tastic. The success of that palette led me to get the Missy Lynn palette, then the Foil Eyes palette, then the Pride + Prejudice + Zombies palette, and I was able to really see how awesome the brand is. So, with this knowledge of how great BH Cosmetics is, I didn't hesitate to pre-order the Shaaanxo palette when it dropped, as well as the Take Me To Brazil palette (both of which are on their way), as well as the Blushed Neutrals and Nude Lips palettes.

THEY. ARE. EVERYTHING.

The Nude Lips palette is literally exactly what it says it is. And the beautiful part about it is that it's Black Girl Friendly, meaning that it's not a bunch of lip colors that look dusty rose/mauve/nude in the pan and then straight Bubblelicious pink on brown lips and skin, but actually look dusty rose/mauve/nude! And the shit smells like marshmallows. And the Blushed Neutrals...Jesus...okay let's just say that both palettes are extremely Black Girl Friendly, and I know they're both going to be in my Faves at the end of the month, and I just got them today. 

I'm rambling, I'm rambling.

Anyway, I decided to do a One Brand Wonder today, starring all of the wonderful palettes that I have acquired from BH Cosmetics over the past few months (well, almost all of them; Pride + Prejudice took a back seat today), and this is what I got!

Closeup on the eyes:

And a video for yo' ass.

These palettes were specifically made for me, I'm convinced. Like, you can't tell me any different; I don't want to hear it - lalalala...

FACE:

Primer:

• L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Primer on my cheeks and nose
• 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 Fallow 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 Fallow
• Under Eye: Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Fallow; L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn

Foundation: Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Foundation in 340 Caramel

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: L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Pencil in Dark Brunette

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: #3, in the BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Palette
• Crease: #4, in the BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Palette
• Lid: 
• Overall: #25, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette
• Inner Third: #3, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette
• Outer V: #5, in the BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Palette
• Inner Corner: #8, in the BH Cosmetics Missy Lynn Palette
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from darkest [outer corner] to lightest [inner corner]):
• #19, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette 
• #25, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette
• #7, in the BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Palette

Eyeliner:  

• Wing: Wet 'N Wild ProLine Graphic Marker Eyeliner
• Top Lid: NYC Big Bold & Precise Felt Tip Liner
• Water Line: a mix of L.A. Girl Gel Glide Liner in Metallic Copper, and L.A. Colors Eyeliner Pencil in Gold
   

Mascara: Base coat of Wet 'N Wild PhotoFocus Lash Primer, with 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:

#7, in the BH Cosmetics Missy Lynn Palette

BLUSH:

#23, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette

LIPS:

Lipstick: #7, in the BH Cosmetics Nude Lips Palette, with #6 in the center of the lips

Okay, before I conclude this, let's also talk about the fact that Revlon has been thoroughly demoted. I used to think that the Whipped creme foundation was the best foundation that there ever was, until I revisited my Cover Girl Queen All Day Flawless, and then I thought that I just had two really great foundations in my arsenal...until I tried the Whipped creme foundation on again today. Yeah, nothing compares to the CG Queen; I didn't like the texture of this foundation on my skin, and it's just not as flawless or warm as my CG Queen is. Here, have a comparison:

Today versus the other day

Do you see the texture? I see the texture, definitely in person, and I don't like it. I had been debating for so long whether or not to chipmunk it and buy second whipped foundation as a backup, and I'm so glad I didn't; now I can dedicate that backup purchase to my CG Queen.

Alright, back to BH. Yes, yes, and yes. Yes, BH. You put your foot in these palettes, seriously

Okay, that's it for today! I have to work tomorrow, so I'll have another look for you then! Probably with glasses on. Later!

x Ashlan

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor.

...I think that's how it goes.

Okay, show of hands: how many of us have read/seen the Hunger Games books/movies? I got on the bandwagon a little late (I didn't even realize that there were books until the first movie showed up), but I've read and seen everything. If you have as well (or have at least seen the movies), then you know a little something about the Capitol, and you know a little something about the Capitol's fashion sense.

The Capitol is a hot ass mess.

It's like old school Nicki Minaj, George Clinton and the Jetsons rolled into one, if you can imagine that. Everything is colorful, asymmetrical and oddly shaped, and just about nothing matches. That included the tributes for the Hunger Games; well, except for District 12, of course; Cinna wasn't going to let it go down like that, and I wouldn't either. I mean, you're already going to your death, hypothetically speaking; I'm going to need you to not look like Boo Boo the Fool whilst you do it.

Anyway, when I started playing around with makeup today, making use of the new Ruby Kisses Customizable palette I put together (Firefox keeps telling me that Customizable isn't a word, but we're just going to roll with it; y'all know what I mean), and when I finished the look, the first thing I thought of was that damn Capitol. But not, you know, the hot ass mess half; I mean the Cinna-Portia-Katniss-Peeta corner of the Capitol, where things matched and actually looked good. 

And a video, of course.

Can't you hear the anthem playing? Doesn't it give you the willies? Those people in the Capitol needed help. Anyway, here's what I used!

BROWS:

Filler: Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Lavish Brown

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn

 

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: #3, in the L'Oreal La Palette Nude 1, followed by #5, in the BH Cosmetics Missy Lynn Palette
• Crease: #6, in the BH Cosmetics Missy Lynn Palette
• Lid (Gradient from outer corners to the center of the lid, on both sides):
• Midnight Howling, in my Ruby Kisses Luxe Colour Customizable Palette
• #13, in the Makeup Revolution Mermaids Forever Palette
• Tropical Paradise, in my Ruby Kisses Luxe Colour Customizable Palette, with a little bit of Ice Cloud, in the Makeup Revolution Fortune Favours The Brave Palette over top
• Inner Corner: the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Chiffon, with a little it of Ice Cloud, in the Makeup Revolution Fortune Favours The Brave Palette over top
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from darkest [outer corner] to lightest [inner corner]):
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Copper
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Gold
• the Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Chiffon

Eyeliner:  

• Water Line:  Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Blue Devine

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Butterfly Intenza Midnight Black on the top lashes; Ruby Kisses Very Sexy Mascara on the bottom lashes

 

Alright, there you have it! The first original look that I've done in about a week or so, I think. I'm really feeling these RK eyeshadows, and considering the price (FIFTY NINE CENTS EACH) I think they're phenomenal. Okay, that's it! It's pretty early in the evening, so I'm going to make the most of it and write my butt off! Later!

x Ashlan