Tips To Finding The Best Eyeshadow For Your Eye Color

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by GlamSt. and contains affiliate links.  While compensation was gained for writing this post, all views expressed are my own and were not influenced in anyway. 
 
I am really excited to share this information with you today, as I know finding the right eyeshadow colors can be difficult, costly and downright overwhelming.  But no worries, as GlamST. and I are here to help you find that perfect shade to enhance the color of your eyes!

For those of you who may not of seen some of my past posts about GlamST.  They are the first virtual makeup tester on the market! It’s a makeup lover’s dream come true. The site allows you to test makeup, try out other looks from other users,  give tips, while sharing the experience with your friends & more!  And the best part, if you don’t like how something turned out, who cares as you can try another!  Plus, you didn’t waste money on a product that wasn't right for your eye color! 

Anyways back to the exciting news! GlamST. has just launched a new version of their virtual program. This new feature will allow you to try different eyeshadow colors and apply them to the different areas on your eyelids. Enabling you to see what colors & shapes work best with your eye color!

A Closer View Of The New Features

As you can see from the above images, you can try numerous shades and color combinations.  However, if you really want to have your eyes stand out and demand the attention they deserve.  Consider using shades with similar hues or colors that are on the opposite end of the color wheel.  By taking this approach,  you will step up your game and really complement the intensity of your eyes.  Don't know what colors to test? Then check out my cheat sheet below on how to find the best eyeshadow for your eye color.

Blue Eyes:
Warmer colors make blue eyes appear brighter.  Also, if you have light eyes (close to gray) you want to stay away from really dark shades, as they can minimize the look of your eyes.

Colors: Copper, gray, rose, champagne, and bronze complement blue eyes the most. 

Brown Eyes:
Women with brown eyes have the most color options. Why?  Because brown is neutral and you are not competing with other colors.

Colors: Purple, teal, green, and bronze complement brown eyes the most.

Green Eyes: Violet colors will help to enhance the emerald color in your eyes the most.
Other colors that complement a green eye are rust, wines, and rose gold’s.

Hazel Eyes: You have many options here.  Depending on the color you want to pick up, there is a eyeshadow color to help you do that.

Colors: Burgundy, rust, deep purples, and grays best complement the hazel eye.

Want to try out a color that best suits your eye color, click here to start with GlamSt.   Also, make sure to tweet or Instagram your pictures by using #glamstapp

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How To Achieve The Winged Eyeliner Look

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by GlamSt.  While compensation was gained for writing this post, all views expressed and winged eyeliner tips are my own and were not influenced in anyway. 
 
This is my 3rd post in my GlamST.  series for the month of April. For those of you who are not familiar with GlamST., they are the first virtual makeup tester, on the market! It’s a makeup lover’s dream come true. The site allows you to test makeup, give tips, while sharing the experience with your friends & more!  And the best part, if you don’t like how something turned out, who cares as you can try another!  Plus, you didn’t waste money on a product you didn’t like. 

GlamST. gives you the chance to try out everything from concealer to colored eyeliner! The eyeliner features are bold and give you more of a winged liner, which is awesome for those of you want see how you would look, but have no idea how to achieve the winged eyeliner eye.

Here are some of my virtual eyeliner creations.  You’ll notice that you can create these on yourself, or choose to use one of the models they provide. Below those, I have shared some tips on how to achieve this winged eyeliner look in real life! Enjoy...

Virtual Winged Eyeliner Looks

Tips On How To Achieve The Winged Eyeliner Look In Real Life

Step 1: Start With A Primed Eyelid: If you are a regular to my blog you will hear me mention primer.  You must prime in order to get long lasting makeup application.  Starting with a base will allow the eyeliner to adhere better. In addition to using a primer, I also recommend, blending some concealer directly under your lash line, to enable your eyeliner to stay all day

Step 2: Use A Great Eyeliner: The last thing you want to do is to use an eyeliner that runs or is really hard to apply.  You want to select an eyeliner that glides on. 

Step 3:  Draw A Thin Line Out From The Outside Corner Of Your Eye.
 
Step 4: Draw A Line Back To Your Upper Lash Line. Creating A Small Triangle.

Step 5:  Fill It In The Triangle.

Step 6:  Apply Eyeliner To The Rest Of Your Lid, In Small Strokes.

Coffee Facials

It’s been a while since my last Pantry to Pretty bit.  But today's is one that will really PERK you up!

This tip is from a close friend of mine, who pick this up while in California.  I guess with all the sun there; this spa treatment has been a "Grande" beauty bit… A skin treatment from espresso coffee grounds!   Yes, coffee grounds.  You see coffee grounds contain anti-oxidant agents that help in protecting the skin from free radicals, hence decreasing the risk of skin cancer.  In addition to this, the caffeine contributes to tightening the pores.  Yeah!

Considering, I consume a lot of coffee; this D.I.Y. coffee facial was easy to test out. See the recipe below I brewed up.

Coffee Facial Scrub:

• 1/4 cup of ground espresso beans
• 2 table spoons of olive oil or you can use a combination of coconut oil & olive oil
• Apply to face in a circular motion
• Leave on for a 4 mins.
• Rinse

I applied the mixture to my face, neck and decolletage. I found that this mask helped to remove the dead skin cells, plus I liked how it made my skin feel.  One downside was the grind.  If you are one that is not used to doing a lot of facials, you may want to consider sticking to a finer coffee ground for your face. A larger grind works better for areas you can be a little rougher on. Lastly, the area will be red for a bit, so don't be alarmed.

So there you have a beauties, another Pantry to Pretty Bit, until next time!

Lipstick 101: Everything You Wanted To Know About Lipstick & MORE!

With all the colors, types and brands of lip products out there, it can become a daunting task deciding what to choose.  I mean, what colors look best, should you use lip liner, gloss or not, and most importantly what colors to avoid.  As you can see, or may even experienced, this isn’t an easy undertaking.  

But fortunately, GlamST. The first virtual makeover has made this task liptastic! When I was going through the process of trying on different colors, I was really able to see what colors were flattering on me and what colors were not.  Believe it or not, the colors we use can actually affect the color of our face, teeth, and appearance of our lips.  The GlamST. virtual makeover came in handy for this. I was able to try out tons of colors, without spending tons of money.

Check out some of my virtual tries below. You can also see the others I tested on Pinterest.

In addition to giving you the opportunity to test of every lip color from a nude to black on GlamSt.,  I’m going to give you some tips on how to choose the right colors.

Tips on Picking the Right Colors

• Pick colors that flatter your undertones
• Select colors that will reflect off your teeth in a positive way.

Colors To Help Make Your Teeth Look Whiter

•  Berry Colors: These colors reflect off your lips, helping your teeth look brighter
•  Blue Undertones:  These lip shades can reduce any yellow tones of your teeth, making them appear whiter.

Colors to Avoid

• Yellow-orange Colors:  You want to try to stay away from colors that have these undertones in them, as they seem to emphasize the yellow in your teeth.
• Frosted Colors: I found that these make your teeth appear grayish.
• Pale Pinks: Seem to highlight any imperfections in your teeth.
• Dark Colors: Unfortunately, as we get older we get wrinkles.  These can even appear around our lips.  So in this case, it is very important when choosing a lip color that you avoid really dark colors. The dark colors will run into the lines.  Instead, stick with a nice gloss. Gloss will make your lips appear fuller and add moisture.

Instant Lip Augmentation

• For a pouty lip: Apply a shimmery gloss to the center of your lips.
• For fuller lips: Use a flesh-colored lip liner to extend your lip line.
• Cupid's bow: Another tip for fuller lips is to add some highlighter to the Cupid’s bow (this is the double curve of the upper lip).  The highlighter will draw attention to your mouth, giving you a better shape as well.

Matte or Glossy?

• Matte lipstick lasts a long time, but it can dry out your lips.
• Glossy look wears off quickly; however they are hydrating.   

Lip Care

• Moisturize: Take care of lips the same way you would the skin on your face.
• You must make sure that you start with a clean lip, and I don’t mean just removing your old makeup.  You want to exfoliate your lips;  this will make your lips smooth, preventing your lipstick from caking on dry skin.  When your lips are exfoliated, your lipstick will apply flawlessly. 

I hope you enjoyed my lip tips and remember to stay pucker pretty & go virtual with GlamST!  Until next time...

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by GlamSt.  While compensation was gained for writing this post.   All views expressed and lipstick tips are my own and were not influenced in anyway.