Like the multi-functioning black jacket, I can't resist multi-use makeup. Kleancolor makeup has a Multi-Use Stick collection and I picked one up...
This one is called 'Poppy'. It is a glittery, brick shade in the tube...
I like the packaging because I get a better sense of the shade color as well as how much is left once I start using it. However, as you read on, you'll see how I was deceived, somewhat, on the color...
I have started experimenting using a creme blush before I put on mineral foundation. It just seems more logical to do it in that order rather than the other way around. But, I'm working on laying a foundation of color on my cheeks to see if it adds anything to the look.
Some cremes are better than others. I picked 'Poppy' because I don't have any cremes quite this color. It seems I have a lot of pinks, as they work better with my skin tone. But, I thought 'Poppy" would be a nice difference for a creme shadow and lipstick as well.
This swatch illustrates how 'Poppy' looks with my skin color...
Interesting that once is it on me, it looks more peachy in color. Still, it is a pretty color.
What I discovered is that Kleancolor's Multi-Stick works best for me just as a creme blush. As a shadow, it creased and I wasn't surprised. Not only am I having issues with shadows creasing on me, this product is super creamy, and it creased in no time. Even as a lipstick, it was just too creamy for any staying power. It did OK as a lipstick only when I used it with a lip primer. And then, that only gave it a couple more hours of hanging around. I think the reason this product worked on my cheeks is because I have normal to dry skin on the apples of my cheeks.
Kleancolor has a total of 12 shades to the Multi-Stick collection. You can see them all on their website. I got mine at Red Lips Cosmetics store, here in Orlando. At $2.99, it's a rather small investment.
I have an annual Fall manicure. I cannot tell you how old these two Sally Hansen polishes are but they are old! I bet this is one of the first glitter polishes that company ever made!!!
Click here to see where I blogged about this Fall look last year. I tweaked it then and I'm tweaking it again this year. Take a looky-see...
And then, on the right hand, more tweaking...
The one directly above I tried to take it out of focus to see that holo stuff going on with the ring finger.
OK, break downs...this is the core base colors I used...
Sally Hansen's 'Bronzegold Frost' is the annual Fall base color. This year's new base color is Zoya's 'Codie.'
The traditional glitter top coat: Sally Hansen's 'Gilded Pink.' Doesn't look pink but copper to me.
And layering 'Gilded Pink' over 'Codie' it looks like a left over Halloween manicure. Pretty but I'm so ready to move on from Halloween.
On my right hand, I did the same base colors but with Kleancolor's 'Aurora' as the layering top coat...
Sometimes the star glitter came out, most of the time it just stayed in the bottle. But the effects of the iridescent glitter is enough. I wish they wouldn't have even bothered with the star glitter.
There's no wedding planned but I think of it as 'something old, something new...' Here's hoping you look forward to your Holiday traditions whether they are old or new, or a beautiful mixture of both.
Since I'm able to create my own schedule, I don't have any dreaded days. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone could have the schedule that works for them? I think there would be a lot more happy employees. I have deadlines, yes. However, they usually are not stressful. And, I know it's a luxury many folks don't get.
However, I did have a Blue Monday...
This love & beauty polish, from Forver 21, is named 'Blue/Multi.' I'm just going to leave it at that because I have managed to keep myself out of court for a long time (don't ask). So, I don't want to get into any trouble renaming a company's polish. What if it is trademarked and can only be spoken aloud by professional nail techs?? Eek!
Well, I am through...
So, for right now, I'm just gonna let that slide...
Just depending on which way the light hits it, this is a duochrome of blue or teal or pink.'Blue/Multi' didn't want to shine so much so I have a top coat of Sally Hansen's Teflon Tuff.
I tried all different angles and light settings to give you an idea about this color. My nails actually do look like that color shown in the first photo of the bottle.
Now, I did these nails yesterday and I've been oiling them up and rubbing in cuticle cream, etc. Then, all day today, I was rubbing in Neutrogena's Swiss Formula. I mean a LOT! I had a lot of driving to do today so I kept putting it on and putting it on while I was cruisin' down the highway.
On the way home, I had been thinking about which glittery/shimmery polishes did I have to swatch over 'Blue/Multi'. Since I landed on two different ones, I used one as an accent nail.
Two yummy Kleancolor polishes. The very chunky, hex glitter is 'Starry Blue' and the micro-glitter is 'Sparkle Emerald.' That must be a BLUE emerald, at that! Gorgeous, aren't they?!!
Here's the thing; I tested these on my right hand, and wouldn't you know, it looks better there! First, I'll mention that with all the glitters, I only did one layer. Here, I'll show you...
There, I just took this photo whilst typing away on this post. I really wanted to show you I meant business!!
The mood must have been set today. I listened to the 60's station for the 1-1/2 hours to get to the coast and then all the way back. I got to hear Bobby Vinton's 'Blue On Blue.' That was a #1 hit in 1963. Yea, that is an OLDIE.
That hex glitter is something, isn't it? And you can't dismiss 'Sparkle Emerald' even if it is blue instead of green. But, it is all Blue On Blue.
I purchased this polish earlier this year waiting for the holiday. Take a look at Kleancolor's 'Golden Nightmare'...
In this black jelly base is glitter. But I'm not going to call in golden. It's green like the green glitter from 'Zombie Zest.' Click here to see a swatch of 'Zombie Zest' done by Scangie, last year.
This is what 2 coats of 'Golden Nightmare' look like...
In the bottle, it looks like a LOT more glitter than what gets applied to the nail. And you know what? I'm perfectly fine with that. I like how it came out.
'Golden Nightmare' is still an inky black and showcases the greenish-gold glitter very well. I'm telling you, it's a great Halloween mani. But, beware!!!! This polish gobbles up top coat. I have a no name coat on first, then I followed up with Nailene's 'Miracle Maker.'
This photo shows off the glitter the best...
'Golden Nightmare' is a name that I can't imagine what that would be. But I love the creepiness and the spookiness of it.
So, did anyone address the name of 'Zombie Zest' last year? If you know what 'zest' is, that makes 'Zombie Zest' just terribly disgusting and downright gory! (Insert Vincent Price laugh.)
How do you like 'Golden Nightmare'? Do you like food that uses lemon zest? Will you ever be able to use zest again and not think of zombies?
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