Isabella Juliette

Pan That Palette - Lorac Pro // Update 1

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Hi!

So I am very happy to show you my latest progress on my 'Pan That Palette' project! I haven't updated since January since I really haven't made that much progress, but I'm here today to show you how far I've come in finishing off the eye shadows! I haven't had the chance to use my Lorac Pro eye shadows all too much sine I've been a bit sick through the weeks and have therefore not been using much makeup. Never the less, I've made some larger dents and some more pan is visible!

Here is a general overlook at how far I've come. From the photo you can easily see I've hit pan in 'cream' and 'taupe'. Then there are also some other colors that have some noticeable dents in them i.e. 'nude', 'lt. bronze', and 'pewter'.

Here is a closer look at the 8 shadows on the left side of the palette. It's not surprise to me personally that 'cream' and 'taupe' are showing pan since I use 'cream' from my crease to my brow bone to make blending easier. I also use 'taupe' not only as a transition shade in my crease every day, but also to fill in my eye brows (something I'd only recommend to do if you have red hair like myself since it is quite warm/red toned).

I haven't hit any pan in any of these other colors, but I have definitely been using them. Recently I've taken quite a liking to 'garnet', a beautiful deep shimmery orange that I like putting all over my lid.

I'm a bit disappointed how little my progress is showing in these photos, so below the camera is angled in a way for you to really see how far I've come.

As you can see, I've really been using a lot of the colors, event he darker ones like 'sable', 'espresso', and 'black'. I've found that even though I've only started using 'espresso' quite a lot a few weeks ago, it looks like I've been using it every single day for much longer. It seems like I'll have little trouble using this up, which is unfortunate because it's quickly become one of my favorite colors for using in my outer corner on my lid.

I can't guarantee that I will update every month, since my progress isn't exactly fast and let's be honest, I yo-yo very much between how often I blog. I actually have some new updates coming soon, not just on this project, but for my blog in general! Follow me on bloglovin' to be updated when I come out with them!

xx Isabella

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Top 14 Products of 2014 // Favorites

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I tried to make this post concise, but we're talking about my favourite products, and not only that but a full 14 of them! I dread the year 2050 where we'll be compiling a list of 50 products. Nevertheless, this year I've gotten the chance to try out so much more makeup! I've definitely just been getting more and more daring throughout the years as I try different techniques and products. I'm constantly switching up the different products I use but through all of that I've been able to select my top 14 of 2014!

Hair care:

A few months ago I bleached and coloured some of my hair, which needless to say isn't the best thing you can do to your hair. During the bleaching and dyeing process I read up on some hair horror stories of people who'd done the same and had their start breaking off. The next day I raced to the shops and splurged on the Bed Head Urban Antidotes Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner set. It's made specifically to for color treated hair and even though this was only my second time doing something with my hair, I wasn't taking any chances. The shampoo has got a sort of candy apple smell to it, which I usually wouldn't like but I'm able to overlook it since the scent doesn't linger in your hair.My only criteria in a shampoo is for it to clean my hair, but this one does that and so much more! It leaves my hair feeling soft, shiny, healthy and luxurious.

In the past month I decided to buy a hairspray. I'd never needed one before because I really hadn't had the use for it. I'd always used a mousse for my curls to keep them intact and decided it was long overdue for me to try out an actual hairspray. It was pure luck that I picked up the Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hair Spray and it turned out to be fantastic! It's able to keep my curls locked in for the day yet without giving them a terrible crunchy texture.

Skin Care:

During the Summer I got a sample of the Clarins Instant Eye Make-Up Remover. After finishing off my other Cleanser I picked up the full size because I thought it was so amazing. I first shake it up and then put a few drops onto 2 round cotton pads, one for each eye. I press the pads to my eyes and hold for 20-30 seconds and it does a really good job at dissolving all the makeup so I am then able to swipe it all away. Even though I do have to rub just a bit to get my mascara to come off, it's nothing compared to what I used to.

During the mornings I've been using the Vichy Aqualia Serum. I put a bit less than a pump onto my fingers and massage into my face. It feels so cooling and silky on the skin. It very easily and quickly absorbs into my skin. Because of the cooling effect and how fast it sinks into your skin it feels like a great moisture hit, something that is essential for me in the solder months when I get especially dry skin.

Another dry skin essential for me is the Decubal Intensive Cream. I've been using this a few years now and it always comes in so handy, especially during the colder times of the year. I like to put it on dry patches of my skin and it's able to treat it within 2 days. If you've got dry skin, this is definitely something to check out.

Brushes:

I recently decided to pick up some new brushes because I was in dire need of some new ones, the others just weren't cutting it anymore. The first one in the photo is an H&M brand. I was actually very hesitant at buying it because I was unsure of the quality because, I mean, it's H&M. Makeup isn't really their speciality. I was very happy to try out this fluffy flat brush though. It's great for applying color in the crease and getting it to seem already very blended with very little work.

At H&M, at least the one I was at, they've started selling Real Techniques brushes and I couldn't be anymore pleased! I haven't seen these in Norway before but after hearing about them everywhere, I couldn't wait to get my hands on them! I can definitely tell now why they've been getting so much talk! I only picked up two, the ones you see in the picture. The first is the Real Techniques Blush Brush. This blends your blush into your skin easily and quickly, which makes getting ready in the mornings that much easier. The second brush is the Real Techniques Shading Brush. I've been using this one to pack color into my crease. I don't know what else to say about it, it does exactly what it says it does, who would've thought?

Makeup:

I've saved the best for last; makeup. It should be no surprise that I have my Lorac Pro Palette here. This palette has been my go-to for 90% of my makeup looks since I got it last January. After a year of use I've hit pan in two shadows and made some significant dents. Most of the shadows are very pigmented, the only two that could use a bit of help are Lt. Bronze and Champagne. All the colors blend out very smoothly. This palette has everything for me. A good selection of lights and darks, mattes and shimmers. There are enough neutrals to create a natural look but also just enough of a bit of color to do some more interesting things as well with your makeup. This really has become a staple in my collection!

There was a sale at my local Kicks on Make Up Store items and since I needed a new face powder I picked up the Make Up Store Micronised Compact Powder. I use the little poof it comes with to set me concealer and mattify my face and then swipe off the excess powder with a large fluffy brush. It does a good job at setting my concealer for the day and keeping myself from getting too shiny, especially on my nose and does so without making me look very caked up.

A bit of a boring but necessary item for me is my H&M Brand Eyebrow Fix. I love this item. The brush on it may be a bit big but I don't even care because it sets my eyebrows so well. I swear I took a nap one day after coming home from school and after I woke up my eyebrows were looking perfect as ever.

My absolute avert blush in my collection has got to be the Benefit Box o' Powder in Hervana. This blush goes with any look. It's got such a natural pinky peachy color to it so it's never too over-powering. It's generally what I reach for when doing my makeup and I usually have to force myself to branch out and try one of my other products.

Onto the lips! My go to lip color for the year but mostly during the fall is my beloved Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey. It's a very nice dark dusty cool toned pink. It works marvellously with very fair skin tones. It's also quite moisturising and stains your lips for a good 4-6 I'd say, however I don't generally keep much track and re-apply once to keep the vibrancy.

I have left the absolute best for last and that is the amazing Dior Addict Lip Glow. This thing is amazing and I kept it by my side the entire summer, using it on a daily basis. It makes your lips so incredibly soft. It looks very vibrant in the photo but that's only because it turns that way when reacting to the heat of your lips. Once it reacts with your lips it gives them a very natural pink tint, it isn't a your lips but better shade, it actually makes your lips that better shade. Once I run out probably this coming Summer there's not a doubt in my mind I'll be buying a new tube... or maybe 10.

And that's all of it! If you've stayed with me throughout this whole post I want to thank you so much, i know it's a long one. Let me know what you're favorites have been this year! xx Isabella