Review: theBalm- Smoke Balm Eyeshadow Palette

Hi guys!

Just a quick review today! I've had this palette laying around for a while now and for whatever reason, I just never used it. Not even once! Possibly because the eyeshadow colors seemed more Fall like to me.. I don't know. BUT... a few days ago I was reorganizing some of my makeup and came across it, tucked away in a drawer. I decided to leave it out in arms reach and give it a go sooner or later! 

Well.. I finally decided to use it Friday night when we were getting together with some friends and I wanted to get all dolled up! Oh. My. God.!!! I was soooo in love with the look I was able to get with this little trio palette! The shadows are unbelievable and applied like a dream! The formula is just such a great quality! They are very pigmented, which I love, but lets talk about blending... They were so so easy to blend! No harsh lines or smudge marks, just beautiful blended glory!

I'm obsessed and have decided I definitely need more of theBalm's eyeshadows in my life! The fun part is that Kohls now sells the line in their stores and online (which is actually where I got this palette a few months ago). 

Here are the swatches and the look I created! 

Kindle: Used this shade all over the lid. It's a gorgeous almost mix of a dark emerald and peacock green. It is a satin finish with just a tiny bit of sparkle to it! So pretty and made my blue eyes pop!

Glow: Quite possibly the most perfect crease shade that I have come across in a LONG time! Its not too dark, its not orangey, its just a perfect light brown tone! I think I would even pull this little palette out just to use this color in my crease on other eye looks! Beautiful and I'm totally obsessed!

Combust: I used this one two different ways.. On my brow bone for highlight as a pretty, soft, satin goldish color, and I also used it wet in the inner corners of my eyes to really make it pop and then blended it in with the greenish color, Kindle just in the inner corner of the lid. I was so happy with the way it turned out! Absolutely loved it and found that it was easily used wet or dry!

I finished the look with a black eyeliner and a few coats of mascara on my top and bottom lashes. I love the drama that I got out of this look, but also loved how it wasn't so super dark or harsh like some smokey eyes can be. I finished with a simple plum toned cheek to play off the greenish color and a very simple nude lip!

I will definitely be checking out some more of theBalm's collection, especially now that it is so accessible in my local Kohl's stores! I cannot wait to get my hands on more of this of this stuff!!

♥ Nichole

theBalm Smoke Balm Eyeshadow Palette- Set Two $12

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The BEST Black Eyeliner EVER!

Hi loves!
HAPPY FALL!!! It's official! And I could not be happier!

Today I thought I would share my new favorite black eyeliner with you! I typically wear more brown or bronzy liners, but I have been converted back to black all because of this little gem! Every girl needs a fantastic go to black eyeliner and for the past month or so this Noir Cosmetics Long-wear Eyeliner has been my addiction! I was introduced to this liner through my August BirchBox and at first thought "Oh just another eyeliner I'll never end up wearing." But then... I decided to give it a shot one night when I was going out and Oh. My. Goodness. !!! You guys.. it is amazing! Like jump up and down- giggling-can't stop looking at yourself AMAZING! (Okay, maybe I didn't do all that, but you get the picture).

It is a super matte black and goes on so beautifully! It was so easy to smudge and blend just where I wanted it to go! The best part though? This eyeliner literally lasts forever!! It doesn't run, smear, flake, or do anything that you wouldn't want it to! And it seriously looked flawless all night long! So much so that my friend (the soon to be bride!) even asked me what eyeliner I was wearing because she noticed that it hadn't budged all night! I think she even plans on picking this up for her upcoming wedding day! And this stuff will totally withstand the long day and happy tears! I know it will be what I am wearing on her big day! :)

I love using my E.l.f. Essential Smudge Eye Sponge to blend this liner out! It gives it such a soft, black, smokey look! I really have absolutely nothing bad to say about this! It totally kicks all of my other black eyeliners ass's! LOL! I just love everything about it! Looks great, lasts all day and all night, and holds up to emotional and hormonal outbursts (C'mon we all know we have them from time to time haha)! 

Seriously though, if you're looking for a new black eyeliner for fall/winter pick this baby up! At $15 it will be the best money you ever spent on eyeliner! I swear to you!

♥ Nichole

Noir Cosmetics Long-Wear Eyeliner $15
E.l.f. Essential Smudge Eye Sponge $1