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|The Skinny on Beauty| Beauty Haul (Eye Palettes) – Birthday Edition #ScorpioSeason

Hey Skinnies,

So I went shopping for my birthday and got a lot of items that I’ve been desiring for some time now. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube page to stay updated on the latest video. I was in a desperate need to expand my eye makeup collection considering that I leave my eyes pretty neutral. In an effort to experiment with more colors and techniques, I purchased some pretty decent palette collections. Although I wasn’t concerned about being frugal, somehow I ended up saving anyway because of birthday discounts and holiday gift sets are everywhere. Checkout my video for more details on my goodies but  see below on swatches from the palettes and other items from haul. Complete Haul is shown on my YouTube video. Enjoy!

First Up: Too Faced Gift Set at Ulta

Too Faced Be Merry Be Bright Gift Set

These palettes had beautiful shimmery colors my only disappointment was how hard it was to get a good swatch. I assume that it will take plenty of brush dips to get a decent pigment eye color when being used plus the shadows seemed very powdery. Nevertheless, I will get some good use out of them because some of the colors are just to die for. If you don’t mind the work I think it’s worth purchasing this season.

Be Merry Eye Palette

Left Pic from Top Down: Chocolate Moon, Brown Sugar, Bubbly, Buttered Rum, Verry Merry, & Egg Nog
Right Pic from Top Dow: Spice & Peachy Keen
Be Bright Eye Palette
Left Pic from Top Down: Starry Night, Mauvelous, Marshmallow, Sequin, Bright Eyes, & Wish
Right Pic from Top Down: Inner Light & Lollipop


Next Up: Cargo Cosmetics Vintage  Escapes Eye Palette
Cargo Vintage Escape Palette
I love this palette the eyeshadows are pretty smooth and pigmented. I can see myself using this palette frequently. Looking at the color selection you can see why I was so drawn to it. Pretty Neutral, yes? Haha! Yes I know, but in effort to experiment I also want to make sure I purchase palettes that I could use on a daily basis. I purchased this palette from Kohl’s. Be sure you check online first to see if the closest Kohl’s carry premium makeup; all Kohl’s aren’t created equal. 🙂
Left Pic Top Down: Black Crow, Twigs, Cinnamon, Frolic, Cuddle, Harvest Moon
Right Pic Top Down: Crisp, Hot Cocoa, Autumn, Withered Leaves, Rustic, Chestnut
Final Fav Palette: Lorac Rocking Red Pro Gift Set
Lorac Pro Palette
I think this was probably my best purchase! In this gift set that is exclusively at Ulta, you’ll receive the Lorac Pro Palette, full sized Lorac Liquid Eyeliner and sample size of Lorac Eye Primer. The entire gift set cost less than the Pro Palette by itself let alone the Pro Palette and Eyeliner combined. Not only was the cost savings incredible but the eyeshadows felt like mink and VERY pigmented. After taking these photos I had to use immediately the very next day. More than likely I will use this palette to death and will have to purchase again… I’m actually considering buying another gift set as a backup. Not to mention the liquid eyeliner is to die for as well. Lorac may be my new fav makeup brand because their products seem to be very high quality for reasonable price for high end makeup.
Left Pic from Top Down: White, Cream, Taupe, Light Pink, Mauve, Sable, Espresso, Black
Right Pic from Top Down: Nude, Champagne, Gold, Light Bronze, Pewter, Garnet, Deep Purple, Slate
So as you can see I have plenty of eye makeup to play in this season. What palettes do you adore this season? Share in comments below.