Pretty in PURPLE ?

Purple lipstick has to be my new obsession and today's latest lipstick trend. More and more makeup brands are coming out with amazing purple hues that is every skin tone friendly. Here just a couple purple lipsticks that I have in my possession and reviews and swatches just for you all !

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Heroine by MAC $16.00
My favoriteeee lipstick and the perfect matte purple. Even though it is matte is have a very creamy application. A $16.00 purchase you will not regret. The perfect purple !


5112 by Black Radiance $1-$2
This a bright red undertone purple. This is a very pretty purple and has a creamy application only thing I dislike is the packaging :(. The packaging tends to scrap the lipstick causing the lipstick to look messy. But still a very pretty purple and the lasting power is amazing for it just being a $1 lipstick.

Fine Wine by Cover Girl $5-$6
This has been my go to lately even tho this is a dark lipstick , it is very complimenting on darker skin tones and give you a sexy , edgy look ;). application is smooth and lasting power is great !

Lavender Tint by Nicka K cosmetics $1
This is such a pretty bright color. Bright pale purple.  It may be a little bright for some skin tones but that can be easily fixed by a darker brown lip liner. This dollar lipstick is very pigmented ,lasting power is that great but it is very moisturizing 

Plum Orchid 5117 by Black Radiance $1-$2
My latest pick up and my newest love <3 . This creamy purple is a little deeper than heroine and is the perfect go to purple for any skin tone. Once again i cant stand the black radiance lipstick packaging but this purple is perfection

Vamp it Up by Wet n Wild $1.99
The deepest purple that I have . It can look very harsh if worn in the daytime but it can look very edgy as apart of a night time look . I normally use it to line my lighter purples but if you are looking for a dupe to MAC's cyber lipstick this is perfect. Application is kinda hard , this is a very matte lipstick.

Jumbo Gloss Balm in 260 by Cover Girl $5-6
This is a very sheer glossy purple for my girls who aren't really into lipsticks. This a really easy going lip choice. Very pretty!







SWATCHES !!

(starting from top left): plum orchid,lavender tint,cover girl jumbo stick in 260,fine wine, black radiance 5112, heroine,vamp it up 



Be Bold !

xoxokaneica

Dark Skinned women wearing bright COLORED lipsticks

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Lately this has been an issue. Dark skin and bright makeup. Due to it not being apart of the "norm" some are uncomfortable with dark skin women wearing bright colored makeup. To my fellow beautiful women of darker skin , who cares if anyone's uncomfortable! It is a new day and age and there is nothing wrong with bright makeup on your beautiful dark hue. Don't be afraid to join the trend !


                                                         
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As dark skin women we have to know learn although we are never limited to any makeup even regardless of what society feels , there is also a right and wrong way to wear bright hues .Make sure even though it is bright make sure it is complementing. Don't wear a color that takes away from your natural beauty. It should only ENHANCE ;)

As you can see, this very bright pink that i have on is quite unflattering. The best way to wear bright pinks like this is to have a dark brown lip liner. Using a dark brown lip liner around a bright lip stick will tone it down to be wearable and flattering to your skin tone. Don't make this mistake ladies, lets defeat the odds but lets do it the right way :).

Flattering BRIGHT colors dark skin

"Heroine" by MAC - a vibrant purple matte lipstick, my absolute favorite MAC lipstick ($16.00)
"Magenta" by MAC- a bright deep pink liner that is both flattering to our skin but none the less stands out ($16.00)
"Think Pink" by Wet n Wild-This is actually the color I am wearing in the pictures above but with a simple brown liner ,its the perfect pink.($1.99)
"Lavender Tint"by Nicka K cosmetics- a light lilac purple that can stand on it own but is even better with a brown liner or a darker purple around it.($1.00)
"Bejeweled" by Revlon-A bright nude pink lip gloss another one of my favorites! ($6.00)

Swatches

Me in Heroine ❤

xoxokaneica

Youtube videos on Bright lips !

How to achieve the "natural" look. 

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 Guess y'all don't know who this is. Rapper, Nicki Minaj has taken a new twist on her signature look. Transitioning from pink wigs, heavy make up and over the top accessories,shown in the photo below, to her natural hair, soft makeup and minimal add-on's to her clothing. Many , including myself, appreciates this side of Nicki. Young girls who look up to her will no longer feel the need to be over the top with their makeup to look like their favorite rapper.

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So how exactly do you achieve the" no make" makeup look? (SN: i am NOT a professional :))

Makeup is all about what looks great on YOU. Focus on what you need and are comfortable with.

If you happen to have any dark circle or blemishes, use a concealer as close to your skin tone as possible and put a layer over any problem areas. Using a concealer closer to your skin tone helps to give you the most natural even look. Once again using only ONE layer helps your make up not look "Cakey"  .

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Try to stay away from foundation ! foundation is amazing for special occasions but for everyday, foundation can be the one factor of your makeup that causes you to not look "natural". If a concealer is not enough to cover anything  you feel is a problem area on your face instead of adding foundation seek a lighter option. Couple lighter options include a tinted moisturizer, bb cream or even a gel or water based foundation. 

Okay so you may be thinking that liquid isn't your thing , You're a powder girl ! So how do you look natural by just using a powder foundation ? Powder foundations are the easiest to become cakey and look like you have makeup up on because the powder may not sink into your pours as easy as liquid make up. No worries ! With powder foundation , really with any foundation, I suggest you getting one professional picked out for you at your local department store. It is important that you find a powder that blends really well and matches your skin tone very well. My trick to achieving a natural look using a powder is to apply wet. Whether or not you are using a compact sponge or cosmetic brush just apply a little water or a setting spray for example MAC's fix plus or ELF's mist and setting spray. This will help the powder melt right into your skin !

Ladies , there is NOTHING wrong with wearing makeup everyday. Just make sure your make up doesn't cover the real you. When you look in the mirror with or without your makeup on your view of yourself should never change. Don't ever forget you ARE beautiful.photo cred

xoxokaneica