Another Update Blog: Product Testing, and Grad School

Hello everyone!
Another unexpected hiatus from posting for which I apologize.
After seemingly recovering from the horrible cold I caught in August, I've been recovering from a bit of a relapse of that cold. Random fevers, a full rash, painful sore throats; it has been quite a physical ordeal. My appetite is still suppressed, and I've not been able to return to a regular workout regime, which for me, is a different type of mental and physical torture. Since I've been nothing but varying degrees of ill, I've felt completely uninspired, and unenthusiastic about blogging. I've been wearing no makeup most days, which has delayed testing products, as well as my Makeup Play series.

I am hoping that from this week, September 26th, that I will be able to get back into my usual regimes once again. I'm going to start back product testing, and returning to my Makeup Play series. However, given that I am currently in the final year of my Master's Degree, things are extremely hectic, so I may not be able to maintain the weekly blog posts. I may have to reduce my monthly blog posts down from four a month, once per week; to either once or twice per month. Even with the best time management skills, this change in posting is inevitable.

Current Products to Test!

1. Tartlette in Bloom Palette
2. NYX Tame and Frame Eyebrow Pomade
   
3. L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Concealer
4. L.A. Splash Smitten Waterproof Lip Tint
5. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick 
6. Inglot (Freedom System) Single Eyeshadow
7. E.L.F Brushes
8. Morphe Brushes
9. Revlon Gel Envy Nail Polish

I am going to be trying my best to get posts out to you, but I do have to prioritize my Grad School work. Thank you for understanding!

Bye everyone (^_^)/

L.A. Colors Eyeshadows (12 Color Palette and 5 Color Matte Palette)

Hello my Mind Palace friends!
I have finally returned. My health took a bit of bump in August hence the lack of posting. However, I am finally feeling better, and finally able to return to blogging. Thank you all for your patience.

Today's post is going to be about some gem eyeshadow palettes from L.A. Colors. L.A. Colors is an inexpensive, and cruelty free brand, that makes some amazing products. In a few of my previous posts, I mentioned a L.A. Color Eyeshadow Pot as my go-to transition shade, and general favourite blending colour; (shade name is Bare Mauve). I recently purchased the 5 Color Matte Palette in Brown Tweed for TT$15; and was gifted the 12 Color Eyeshadow Palette in Brown Buzz last December for Secret Santa.

L.A. Colors Eyeshadow Palettes; Brown Buzz (top), Brown Tweed (below)

12 Color Eyeshadow Palette 

Starting with Brown Buzz, I was blown away with how beautifully these eyeshadows applied and blended. I used this palette predominantly in my Toph Bei Fong inspired Makeup Play look. These shadows are pigmented and soft, and blend like a dream. The palette has a mix of shimmer, and satin finishes, which makes it incredibly easy to use. I will link the Makeup Play post where I used this palette at the end of the post.

L.A. Colors 12 Color Eyeshadow Palette in Brown Buzz

Swatches from Brown Buzz 12 Color Palette (no flash)

5 Color Matte Eyeshadow Palette

An all matte eyeshadow palette that is inexpensive, pigmented, and easy to blend! Sounds too good to be true, but alas L.A. Color killed it. Whether you want a simple look for every day, or want to go smokey glam; this little palette can do it. If you work or go to school, i assure you this little palette will become an essential, as it makes doing your makeup on a morning easy and effortless. This is also a great complementary palette to own, since it will be easy to work in any single eyeshadow you own to produce a multitude of looks. I will be doing more looks incorporating this palette in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned to my Instagram.

Brown Tweed Matte Eyeshadow Palette

Swatches of Brown Tweed

Concluding Remarks
Both of these palettes have beautifully pigmented eyeshadows, that blend easily, and that do not make your wallet cry. I find myself reaching for the 5 Color Matte Palette whenever I do eyeshadow, so it is a product that can very easily sneak into your everyday makeup essentials. I am planning on purchasing more of the Matte Palettes in order to determine the consistency throughout the line, and I may do a full dedicated post about them in the future.

Thank you all for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful day.
I will see you all again very soon. Stay happy, healthy and positive until next time!
Bye (^_^)/

Links: Makeup Play #2 
http://jsmindpalace.blogspot.com/2016/06/makeup-play-2-easy-fun-greens-aka.html