Trying to Recreate Beauty as Original as Ladurée Makeup

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*

Source: LaDurée

Sometimes makeup becomes more than just the colored pigments, it becomes this image of pure sophistication and beauty.  Take, for example, LaDuree Rose Petal Face Color.  The beauty of the packaging and the delicate rose petals just redefine makeup.  Makeup is to decorate not only oneself but to decorate your vanity.
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The Must-Have Colors from Suva Beauty Hydra Cream Bases

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you read this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Suva Beauty has one of the best eyeshadow bases. After the initial purchase of the Caramel Hydra Base, I knew I had to get some more colors. I didn't buy any of the wild colors but that doesn't mean I didn't want them. 

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Quick Look at Suva Beauty Eyeshadows

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Suva Beauty is a brand I love.  Even though their products are mostly aimed towards the youthful color-experimenting crowd; the line is wise-owl friendly thanks to the formulation of their products.  With this in mind, I ended up purchasing a few more eyeshadows to satisfy not only the neutral side of me, but the colorful side.

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7 Ways to Mix Suva Beauty Hydra Liners

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you read this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*
*PR samples are noted.  The rest bought by me.*

When it comes to Suva Beauty, I know I can experiment with their products.  There is really no restriction since they are made to accommodate outside-the-box thinking. You may be wondering how can one really experiment with water-activated eyeliner.  Yeah, I wondered too which is why I mixed them with different products.  Here are seven lucky ways you can mix these fun Hydra Liners!
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Thinking Outside the Box with Eyeshadows

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

When I am not blogging and have free time, I love to play with makeup!  Mostly eye makeup. In fact, I LOVE EYE MAKEUP more than any OTHER COSMETIC PRODUCT! Eye makeup transforms the face since they are the windows to the soul.

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Prevent Fallout, Fading, Creasing with One of the Best Eyeshadow Bases

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Finding a good eyeshadow base is hard and I have tried many.  I fall in love with one only to fall out of love because it starts to miss the mark when it comes to working with several different eyeshadow brands.

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The Best Metallic Shimmer Eyeshadows For Mature Eyes

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*
*PR sample*

Metallic or shimmer eyeshadows are everywhere.  All look great in the pan but once on the lid, the outcome can be different especially if you are in the category of mature eyes like Olivia Sr.  Metallic shimmers capture light like jewels on the lids but on mature lids, the lights are interrupted by the creases and crevices of wisdom.

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12 Reasons Why You Need to Own Suva Beauty Neutral Necessity Eyeshadow Palette

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

The Suva Beauty almost broke my new year’s resolution; no more eyeshadow for 2017. Luckily, it came two days before the new year. However, I am pretty sure the brand will break it!

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Eyelights or Eyeshadows - My Mundane Makeup Thoughts

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

I have been ignoring this blog because I have been obsessed with eyelights.  No not eyeshadows or highlights -- EYELIGHTS.  I knew what I wanted but I couldn't go around wasting my time buying products to satisfy my imagination.  I journeyed to Dr. Olivia's Makeup Lab. *Cue in the Frankenstein music.*
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Dipping My Fingers into the Burberry Pink Taupe Eye Palette

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

The snob in me surfaced a few weeks ago.  I convinced myself that I deserved a luxury makeup item.  After all, I am pretty sure my last luxury makeup (not beauty tools) was a Chanel Ombré Eyeshadow in 2013.  I wanted an eyeshadow palette which I could use everyday and feel loved and special.  This is why I chose the Burberry Pink Taupe.
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Viseart Cool Mattes and Bright Editorial Palettes

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When Aldona drew this picture, I found it to be a great introduction to two more Viseart eyeshadow palettes.  Both are matte but are at the opposite ends of the color spectrum; one is bright and colorful and the other is cool and neutral.
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What Should Not Have Been Discontinued - Sue Devitt Cosmetics

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you find this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

There are some makeup lines which deserved a great presence in the makeup field.  Take for example Sue Devitt Cosmetics.  Sue Devitt is an Australian makeup artist who got her start with Francois Nars.  Later, she created her own full line of very wearable colors named after exotic locales around the world.
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How to Use Ben Nye Color Cake Makeup

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

Today, pancake makeup isn’t as popular as it used to be which is a shame because it is a very reliable foundation.  Also, a good one is hard to find and the best ones today are made by the one and only pro brand (one of my gateway brands into the pro line of makeup way back) Ben Nye. Just because it doesn't sound exciting or have that fancy PR attached to it, these products are worthwhile gems in the junk chest of cosmetics.  What makes this type of makeup better than some of the products sold today are the other products which aid in making these cakes better than ever!

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The Agony and Ecstasy of Eyeshadow Application

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you read this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

If you didn't read my last post, Aldona is helping me with an eyeshadow enigma.  My brain has been working overtime on a tutorial which would make eyes look bigger and better than ever.  The hardest part is adapting or modifying it to suit the life of the everyday makeup lover.
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The HD Powder Everyone Needs - Fusion of Color Brite Eyes

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*I bought this.*

Aldona mentioned to me many times the greatness of Brite Eyes from Fusion of Color Cosmetics.  In many of her pictures she uses this product.  I tried to ignore the constant raves until I had a dream.

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My Creamy Dreamy Wish List of Beauty Products

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.

The other day I was drinking a yummy and fattening milkshake.  It was absolutely the most dreamy and creamy strawberry that my mind forgot all about the day’s troubles.  I sighed when I slurped the last bit of it and then I thought, what about my dreamy creamy tiny wish list of makeup?
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Why You Should Give a Hoot about Skin Illustrator Products

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*

I know you hear me raving about Skin Illustrator products, especially the glazing gels and Blue Marble Selr.  I rave about them because I want people to hear me!  These products are made to look and sit on the skin comfortably and naturally no matter your age.  Yes, these are Wise Owl Approved products which Olivia Sr. (my dear mum) also can't live without!

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My Vintage Makeup Routine via Vintage Ads

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog.*

How I changed into a teenage tart. That was the other title.  Okay, I wasn't a tart as much as the other teens because I didn't wear as much makeup.  My routine was pretty simple and come to think of it, I kind of wish I could think that simply again.
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Metallic Finish Water Color Eyeshadows by Osmosis Colour

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*
*PR samples.*

I received a press release recently on a makeup product which really captured my attention.  Going into ceremonial sacrifice mode (Don't worry, I didn't sacrifice any living creatures) to the Makeup Goddess; I contacted the PR in many hopes and wishes for a sample or two.  I REALLY REALLY WANTED TO TRY the Water Color High Intensity Loose Eyeshadows by Osmosis Colour.

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The Deluders - A Collection of Reincarnated Colors

*Post originally written by Olivia J on The Unknown Beauty Blog. If you see this post elsewhere, it has been stolen.*
*Special thanks to Aldona.*

My latest mash up of eyeshadows came from my binge-watching of a television show called The Intruders, created by Glen and Darin Morgan who worked with Chris Carter on The X-Files and Millennium.  These two shows were two of my favorite back in the 90's.

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