Makeup Of The Day- Warm Neutrals Edition

I'm really happy with today's makeup products and thought I'd share my warm natural winter look. 

Recently I picked up this beautiful Dior Holiday 5 Colour Eyeshadow palette in 566 Versailles. The colors are so warm and shimmer, the perfect festive natural eye makeup look. The shadows are so pretty and who doesn't love a luxury palette? 

After a brief visit to mac this week, I was reminded of an old favorite blush that I use to wear everyday. MAC Mineralized Blush in Warm Soul is so beautiful and one of the most wearable blushes on all skin tones. 

Thanks to a friend/ viewer I was recently given the new Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation. This has been out for a few months now, but it is a great alternative to my all time favorite Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua Foundation. I wear beige 20 in both. Full review and First Impressions video will be up on Monday on my channel. 

A recent discovery has been the Laura Geller Baked Split Highlighter Duo. I first heard about this from Tati on GlamLifeGuru's Channel. On Wednesday I was having a pretty horrible day emotionally and decided to stop in to Ulta to put my 20% off coupon to good use. There were only 2 of these beauties left, and I 'm so happy I got this. It's got a matte side and a super shimmery side that works for natural looks and evening looks. 

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla is a holy grail product for me. I love how it covers and brighten my under eye area. It lasts all day, doesn't crease, and is just a little magic wand. 

Today I broke out my new mascara from Dior and I have to say it's a slightly wetter formula version of Benefit's They're Real Mascara, both up there in price, but there's something about this Dior packaging that I am loving. 

What have been some of your favorites lately? Share them with me on Twitter or Instagram @sereinwu 

XOXO

Serein

Let's Get A Little Cheeky

I kicked myself all year for not getting last year's limited edition cheek palette from NARS. You can bet the second I saw this years Virtual Domination Cheek Palette I added it to my shopping cart first thing and bought the beauty. 

NARS has a way with packaging unlike any brand out there. Everything they do is so sleek and sophisticated. Just look at this white & red packaging and the flower inlay detailing on both the cardboard box and the palette itself. 

I was quite please to find out that this year's cheek collection included 4 shades I do not own plus the ever trusty laguna bronzer that has become a makeup artist and lover's staple in his or her's collection. 

- 0.15 oz Miss Liberty Highlighting Blush Powder 
- 3 x 0.15 oz Blush in Sex Fantasy (pale lavender pink), Deep Throat (sheer peach), Final Cut (peach coral) 
- 0.35 oz Laguna Bronzing Powder (brown with gold shimmer)  

Swatches from left to right Miss Liberty, Deep Throat, Sex Fantasy, Final Cut, Laguna

What I love so much about this palette is that it gives me the idea of only bringing this baby for travel. I'm notorious for over packing especially in the makeup department, which is crazy since most of the time when I'm on vacation I keep it very simple and minimalistic, so who knows why I pack 3 of everything... minimum. 

By including a subtle highlight powder and neutral golden bronzer, it really is the perfect cheek and contour kit all in one.

I have to admit I'm not crazy about the very pinky based vibe of the blushes for winter, but I know I'll love these come spring and summer. The pigmentation is good, not as strong or vibrant as NARS original formula in the full sizes, but they definitely will do for travel and on the go.

Will you be picking up the NARS Virtual Domination Palette this year? What are you looking forward to in this year's holiday makeup collections?

XOXO
Serein

NEW NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation & More!

 Thanks to Trisha (AGlitteryLife) I was able to purchase the BRAND NEW NOT RELEASED YET (at least at the time of making the video and writing this) NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation.

Such a beauty!

I did a full first impressions video on this baby here:

Basically this foundation is a new favorite of mine, it's the perfect powder foundation that can be applied, wet or dry! The possibilities are endless, it all depends on how you apply it. I'm in love. 

I also spent a little too much money at the 20th Anniversary Party, but hey you only live once. 

The new Audacious lipsticks are so creamy and pigmented!  

There are 10 boutique exclusives that you can only get at NARS Boutiques while supplies last. 

I couldn't leave the store without an exclusive shade of lipstick so I purchased Carmen. 

If you have $500 to burn, this baby is just so sleek and beautiful for the true makeup collector. 

Even the case, quote & mirror are just stunning, that's not even the makeup we're talking about.

Thanks Trisha for all the fun!

 What are you lusting for from the new NARS collections? Have you tried anything new lately?

XOXO
Serein