TheSpotlightBeauty

Friday, March 27, 2015

❤ColourPop Haul & Swatches❤

Click here to see my Colourpop haul & swatch video!

First off, I was very impressed with how well the products were packaged. The box had several layers of foam around the entire box to keep the products secure.

"Queen for a day Palette"

This palette caught my eye for it's soft neutral shades. I wanted to purchase something more "wearable" first just to test out these shadows. All four shades are packaged individually in little pots. The textures of these is very different, they feel like a soft cream shadow but dry to a powder finish. On the packaging it also says to seal the jar well after use... so I believe these can dry out if left open. Below are all of the shades individually.

Girly

"Creamy vanilla with a flash of pink and gold duo chrome finish."

Sequin

"A copper penny like shade with silver and gold glitter."

Smash

"Neutral medium warm beige with a soft golden satin finish."

Shameless

"Black drizzled with multiple shades of green and subtle hints of blue and gold glitter leaving a metallic finish."

Bae

"Rich eggplant purple with an emerald, and turquoise, glittery duo chrome metallic finish."

I also purchased a single shadow... I just had to get my hands on this one, it's gorgeous!!!

So Quiche

"A soft olive with a highly reflective gold and pink violet glittery duo chrome metallic finish."

Swatches of all of the shadows

*No primer, no flash, natural light.

These "Lippie Stix's" are so cute!!! I've seen them all over social media and knew I needed to give them a try. They're also really affordable and come in a wide variety of colors!

I love the practicality of the packaging.

They remind me of a marker or large pen which makes them easier to store in drawers.

Fancy

"Neutral mid tone coral in a satin finish."

Frida

"A warm mid tone nude pink with a satin finish."

These satin finish lipsticks feel very comfortable on the lips and are very opaque. They also smell divine, like sweet vanilla or sugar cookies.

Can't wait to try out all of these products!

I have a feeling that I will soon be purchasing more of these lovely products to add to my makeup collection.
❤

Until next time. Xoxo-Andrea

Friday, January 16, 2015

Last Minute Gig- Makeup Look

Today's tutorial is all about last minute makeup for a gig.This look is also perfect for clubbing or special occasions. I hope you give this look a try. Product list is down below. You can always click on the video to check out how I applied all of the products. So click on the video above! ;)

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Jordana Shadow Stick (Continuously Almond)
Tarte Shadow (Private Chateaux)
Makeup Geek Shadows (Creme Brulee/Cocoa Bear/Mocha)
UD Naked Palette (Half Baked/Smog)
Loreal Gel Liner (Blackest Black)
Kiss Lashes (Flirty)
Brows:
Essence Brow Pencil- Blonde
Anastasia Brow Powder Duo- Brunette/Dark Brown

Face:

Pixie Flawless Beauty Primer

Benefit Porefessional Primer

Benefit Boi-ing Concealer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation (1w2 Sand)

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer (Light)
Rimmel Stay Matte (Transparent)
Wet & Wild Bronzer (Reserve your cabana)
Nars Bronzer (Laguna)
PF Bronze Booster (Light/Medium)
Cover Girl Cheekers Blush (Natural Twinkle)
The Balm- Mary-Lou Manizer (Highlight)
Rimmel Eye Pencil (Precious Gold)

Lips:

Rimmel Lip Pencil- Indian Pink
Wet&Wild Mega Last Lipstick- Don't Blink Pink
UD Lip Junkie Gloss- Naked

Until next time! Xoxo-Andrea

Friday, January 9, 2015

Getting ready for a photoshoot

My good friend who is an awesome photographer asked me if I could be his model while he practiced some new lighting techniques.

I am far from model material lol but I thought it would be fun to bring you guys along with me and get ready together for this photo shoot.

I added some of the finished photos down below and the list of products I used.

You can always click on the video above to see me getting ready.

*Only natural light was used throughout the entire shoot.

Photo by: Abel Riojas Photography

Eye Products:
Eye Base: Jordana Shadow Pencil- Continuously Almond
All over lid: Jordana Baked Eye Shadow- Vanilla Bean

Crease: UD Naked Shadow- Naked
Crease for blending: Tarte Shadow- Cafe for Creme Brulee,

Outer Corner: Tarte Shadow- Marvel at the Mona Lisa,

Brow Highlight: Tarte Shadow- Private Chateau
Inner Eye Highlight: Makeup Geek- Shimma Shimma
Gel Liner: Loreal Lacquer Liner- Blackest Black
Lower Lash Line: Rimmel Scandal Eyes Pencil- Brown

Lashes: Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
Lashes: Generic lashes cut in half (similar to Ardel Demi Wispies)

Brows:

Essence Brow Pencil- Blonde
Anastasia Brow Powder- Brunette/Dark Brown

Face products:

Moisturizer: Estee Lauder DayWear
Face Primer: Garnier 5 Second Blur
Foundation: Estee Lauder DW- 1w1 Bone
Foundation: Maybelline Fitme- 110 Porcelain
Concealer & Highlight: L.A. Girl Pro Concealer- Natural
Setting Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte- Translucent
Contouring: NYX Blush- Taupe
Bronzer: Physicians Formula Bronze Booster- Light/Medium
Blush: Cover Girl Cheekers- Classic Pink
Highlight: Dior Shimmer Powder - 001 Rose Diamond

On my lips:

Essence Lip Pencil- Satin Mauve
Revlon Lipstick- 668 Primrose
NYX Butter Gloss- Eclair

Until next time!- Andrea

Monday, December 29, 2014

New Year's Eve Makeup Look

Hola chicas! I hope you enjoy this tutorial. It's a great look to ring in the new year or add some sparkle to your stage makeup.

I also want to wish you an amazing 2015 filled with love, success and all the happiness in the world.

Thank you so much for supporting me and my channel. I really appreciate each and every one of you. Besitos! Andrea

Products I used:

Eyes
Jordana 12 Hour Shadow Stick- Eternal White
Tarte Shadow- Cafe for Creme Brulee
Makeup Geek Shadows- Cocoa Bear/Mocha
Loreal H.I.P. Metallic Shadow Duo- Platinum
Elf Glitter Primer
NYX Glitter- Disco Ball
Loreal Laquer Gel Liner- Blackest Black

Loreal Voluminous Carbon Blck Mascara
Ever Lash- #El WSP

Face:

Estee Lauder DW Foundation- 1w1 Bone
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation- 110 Porcelain
L.A. Girl Pro Concealer- Natural
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder- Translucent
Physicians Formula Bronze Booster- Light/Medium
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush- Intrigue
MAC MSF- Soft & Gentle
Rimmel Lip Liner- Indian Pink
Wet & Wild Mega Last Lipstick- Cherry Picking
Revlon Lip Butter- Raspberry Pie

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Hola chicas! I did some shopping over the Thanksgiving weekend and picked up a few beauty items at the drugstore. Hope you enjoy the video!

Products mentioned in this video:

Jordana 12hr Shadow Pencil- Continuously Almond

Wet & Wild Eye Primer- A Little Party

Wet & Wild Fergie Lipsticks- V.I.Pink, Fergie Daily

Almay Gloss- Lilac Love

Mossimo V-Tee's

Maybelline Fit Me Foundaiton- Shade 110

Ponds Rejuveness

Targus Universal Wireless Remote:

Haribo Gold- Bears Christmas Edition

Burt's Bees Hydrating Lip Balm with Coconut & Pear

Suave Dry Shampoo

Dial Vitamin Boost Lotion Infused Moisturizing Body Wash

Equate Baby Shampoo

Better Homes and Gardens Candle- Black and Blue Cobbler

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Tarte Away Oui Go Portable Collector Set- Review & Swatches

With the holiday's fast approaching I thought I would share my thoughts on one of Tarte's holiday collections. This set is really beautiful and in my opinion the price point is very reasonable considering the quality and amount of products included.
For video review click on the link:
Tarte Away Oui Go Review & Swatches

Tarte Away Oui Go Portable Collector's Set

$48

Set includes:

16 full size, French-inspired Amazonian Clay Eye Shadows (0.07 oz. each)
4 full size Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blushes
3 deluxe Maracuja Lip Glosses
Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara
Portable collector's compact

This portable palette is so cute!
The top is faux leather which makes it easy to clean and it has a nice quilted pattern with pearl detailing. The bottom is a sturdy cardboard and it also has a nice mirror.

It's also portable so you can switch it up and take it on the go.
I love that the palette's don't fall out and have a strong magnet to keep them in place.

I love these shadows and how easy they are to blend. They are all neutral shades but at the same time you can create many different looks. Easy daytime to smokey nighttime looks. What I love the most is that there is a great variety of shades for different skins tones especially the blushes. You are sure to find something that will work for you in this set.

First Palette

(Left to Right)

Private Chateau, Cafe for Creme Brulee, Tea for Two, Marvel at the Mona Lisa, Irresistible (Blush)

Marvel at the Mona Lisa, Tea for Two, Cafe for Creme Brulee, Private Chateau, Irresistible-(Blush)

Second Palette

(Left to Right)
Macarons for you, Champagne & Chocolat, Kisses Under the Arc, Art in Montmartre,
Envisioned- (Blush)

Art in Montmartre, Kisses Under the Arc, Champagne & Chocolat, Macarons for You,
Envisioned- (Blush)

Palette 3

(Left to Right)
Champs-Elysees Shopping, Stargazing on the Seine, Effiel Tower Engagement, Secret Soiree, Limitless- (Blush)

Secret Soiree, Effiel Tower Engagement, Stargazing on the Seine, Champs-Elysees Shopping, Limitless- (Blush)

Palette 4

(Left to Right)
Snow Angels in the Parc, Navigating the Metro, Midnight Stroll, Liaison at the Louvre,
Intrigue- (Blush)

Liaison at the Louvre, Midnight Stroll, Navigating the Metro, Snow Angels in the Parc,
Intrigue- (Blush)

For me these next products weren't as much as a hit. I can still make them work but they were not my favorites in the set.

First up let's talk about the mascara.

I LOVE mascara and enjoy trying different formulas and brushes. This one is not bad but it's not my favorite. I still prefer my drugstore one to this. It has a nice brush and the packaging is really nice and sturdy.
This formula tends to smudge but that could just be me since I've been having that problem lately with my other mascaras. I really like how this brush separates my lashes for a more natural look but it doesn't provide the fullness and volume I prefer.

Now for the glosses, the shades included in this set are really nice but I don't like the sticky texture. However, they do have a refreshing mint scent to them which I love in lip products and they are nicely pigmented.

(Left to Right)
Nice (nude mauve), Cannes (light pink), Paris (raspberry)

Overall I think this is a wonderful set that would make a lovely addition to any makeup lovers collection!
The price is amazing and the quality of the products is incredible.

I hope you all enjoyed this post and found it helpful.
Until next time!
Besitos- Andrea <3

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Get Ready With Me- Copper Eyes using *Tarte Away Oui Go Holiday Collection

Hola chicas! I just uploaded a video on this makeup look. This is very simple and daytime appropriate with a bit of glam, just the way I like my makeup. ;)