Okay, I caved.. After hanging out on the fence on whether or not to purchase this palette, a "quick" trip to Ulta and some simple swatches had me literally throwing it into my bag!
Honestly, anything Anastasia and her daughter, Claudia (better known as Norvina) create is gold, and this palette does not fall short of that reputation! Everything from the packaging to the artistry behind the shades incorporated into this palette is amazing- but more on that later.
Anaconda was one of the colors I instantly knew I wanted to work with! Being more of an emerald, jungle shade versus a bright neon or teal, this green comes across more wearable than intimidating. This sparkling shade is also a stunning twist to the traditional summer smokey eye; for the hints of gold bring out a gorgeous sun-kissed glow the same way bronzes would.
With so many beautifully pigmented colors, the Artist Palette is the palette of the summer! The range of shades allows you to create an endless array of looks fit for your unique personality and creative taste; day or night..subtle or fierce!
I'll have more looks, and even some tutorials using the Artist Palette up this month!
~Continuous snaps for you Anastasia.~
*products used:
eyes;
LORAC: Behind the Scenes Eyeshadow Primer
ANASTASIA BH: Buttery (from brow bone to lid)
ANASTASIA BH: Dusty Rose (first transition shade)
MAC: Soft Brown (transition 2/warm up crease)
SMASHBOX: Cream Liner Trio- Green Shade (base for lid color)
ANASTASIA BH: Anaconda (lid)
ANASTASIA BH: Baby I'm a Star (outer crease for added definition)
NYC: Velvet Eyeliner- Black
SMASHBOX: Full Exposure Mascara
MAYBELLINE: Great Lash
ARDELL: Glamour Wispies
NYX: Micro Brow Pencil- Brunette
face;
SMASHBOX: Photo Finish Foundation Primer
L'OREAL: True Match Lumi Foundation
L.A GIRL: HD Concealer- Creamy Ivory & Natural (to conceal dark circles)
COVERGIRL: Ready, Set, Gorgeous Concealer- Light (to highlight/brighten)
SMASHBOX: Contour Sticks- Contour (contour nose)
TOO FACED: Amazing Face Powder- Vanilla Creme (to set foundation)
BEN NYE: Cameo (to bake/highlight)
THE BALM: Bahama Mama (bronze/contour)
NARS: Super Orgasm
THE BALM: Mary Lou-Manizer
lips;
NYX: Lipliner- Natural
MAC: Fleshpot
NYX: Lipliner- Nude Beige (contour lips)
MILANI: Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss- Bare Secret
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