A Natural Flirt. MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow

I recently picked up a MAC eyeshadow from their Extra Dimension line. I've loved my Extra Dimension blush in "Blazing Haute" all throughout last summer, even now, so I knew I'd love their eyeshadow as well. The eyeshadow comes in the same pattern design, which is beautiful. It has this pretty swirl and M.A.C imprinted everywhere! 

This extra dimension line came in several shades, but I chose the shade "A Natural Flirt" because it's a really natural shade that only adds a bit of gleam to the eyes! I've been wearing minimal eye makeup nowadays, wearing only Laura Mercier Voluminizing mascara, and maybe adding MAC Soba eyeshadow all over the lid. That's why I thought this eyeshadow would be nice for all over the lid or even just in the inner corners. It's such a versatile shade. It's neither too pink, nor too yellow. It is this neutral shade that looks perfect for all skin tones. I love the name of this shade as well. It is quite natural and quite flirty as well :) 

And just like all the other MAC eyeshadows, it is super creamy and blends ever so well! 

This is similar to Benefit's "It's Complicated" eyeshadow only that this MAC eyeshadow is more finely milled than the Benefit eyeshadow. That's why it looks a bit more natural. It simply looks like a natural gleam on your eyelids! But I love them both :)

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Natural Eyes. BENEFIT It's Complicated EYESHADOW

I have been returning to the simple liquid black eyeliner look. Basically, zero to minimal eyeshadow and all emphasis on the eyeliner and/or just a black mascara. There has been a certain eyeshadow I have been wearing for this zero-minimal eyeshadow eye-look and it's Benefit's Long-Weaer Shadow in the shade It's Complicated. I have been eyeing this shade for such a long time, but because it is so neutral to my skin, I felt I didn't "need" it. But, for months I have been loving that sheen and gleam across the eyelid that is just one shade brighter than your skin tone. It catches the light in such a pretty way, and helps the eyeliner and/or the mascara pop out. It also keeps the eye-makeup fresh!

I never tried Benefit's eyeshadows but they seemed quite nice. Now that I've used it for awhile, I can say that they are very creamy and nicely pigmented. The Longwear Powder Shadow is long-wearing but it will crease if you have oily lids. With an eye-primer, something like the Nars Pro Prime it can definitely last all day. I'm all for wearing eye primer no matter what!

The shade is lovely. It's a bit orange/yellow compared to say the all-famous MAC All that Glitters eyeshadow. I know a lot of pink-toned gals like that for the "all-over-the-lid" shade. Unfortunately for me, that shade is a bit too pink and a bit too bright! This shade "It's Complicated" is the perfect shade for the light/medium yellow skin-toned! It doesn't look like you have any eyeshadow on, but in the sun or in a certain light, it catches just the right amount of sparkle! I love it that it also brightens the eyelids a bit. I also like to apply it in the inner corners and a bit down on the waterline, near the inner-corners so that it gives that slight brightening effect!

Side note: When I first saw this shade it looked so much more orange than when I had swatched it. A Sephora lady kindly explained that the testers are oxidized because they are left open and so the color looks different from say the new ones, but that on the lid, the colors will be what I expect them to be. Surely, it was so just in case you are worried about the shade in the package, don't worry! It will that lovely yellow-tan-gold-peach shade!

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Exposed⎪Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush

The great thing about the blog community is that you get to know things you wouldn't have known or discovered on your own. Sometimes I fall into a set pattern and use only what I use. I'm kind of wary on hypes because it may just be a hype. But recently, I've found a few bloggers whom I consider my beauty bibles-- and they've mentioned on several notes, the brand Tarte.

I've got to say, never thought of trying their products until these respectable wonderful bloggers mentioned them! The two recommended blushes from Tarte were "Exposed" and "Tipsy". "Tipsy" is an orange-coral blush and since I am already satisfied with Benefit "Coralista" I thought I'd give "Exposed" a try.

It's a beige with a pink base. When I read the reviews, I read that the blush just gave the most natural yet defined look on the face. On days you're looking for a natural defined look but nothing too heavy, you can go for this.


I bought it a few days ago and I haven't stopped wearing it since! It really is a natural sheer yet buildable blush color. It almost acts as a contouring blush so it does the duo effect. It looks a bit darker and mauve-pink in real life, but when you take a brush and sweep it on your face, you see that the beige works really well with all skin tones. I think the blush is on the very sheer side so it can work really well with pale skin. Because I am pretty tan, I find myself building it around my cheekbones about three times.

The effects are really nice! It narrows your face, defines your contours, gives a slight natural flush, and doesn't make you look "too heavy". I love it indeed! It's completely matte and I think that's what gives a more natural look.

It's a good price of $24. The packaging doesn't look like much I have to say but the content is quite lovely. I've heard many a good things when I had this blush on so yay for that! :)

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