Kat's Extra Makeup Blog Sale is up and ready!

So I was able to successfully create an eCrater store along with the new blog (www.katsextras.blogspot.com).  I was able to post 2 items in the blog sale (or eCrater store).  Head over there and check it out.  I listed 2 discontinued MAC pigments (3 jars of each).  

<3 kat

Kat's Extras

So, as you all can see from my collection video, I have too much makeup!  I never thought that I would ever say that but it's true.  I have a problem...or addiction rather?  So I have been trying to downsize my pigment collection for a while now and it doesn't seem to be going away.  I also have so many dupes of a color or product and its driving me mad.  

My solution for this?  I am going to start a separate blog for blog sales.  I think I will actually post the items on eCrater.com but use the new blog for mostly info and pics.  I just created it a few minutes ago so I don't know when it will be ready but I will keep you guys updated.  I just figured this would be easier since I get so many msgs on YT about my pigments.

The new blog is called "Kat's Extras."  

www.katsextras.blogspot.com

<3 kat

Contest Winners! 02.14.2010

Hey all,

I posted the video for the contest winners!  I hope everyone is having a good weekend.  I've been really busy this week.  I started a new job, Chinese New Year is today, and I have a Valentine's Day dinner tonight (triple date).  I'm not a big Valentine's day person (lucky for the bf lol) but our friend invited us for dinner so we decided to go.  We are having yummy Brazilian Barbecue. If you haven't tried it, you are missing out.  

I am going to try to film something today, but I really need to get the online store set up too.  So we'll see!

Congrats to my 3 winners!  Please send me your info ASAP  =)

I would like to get the prizes shipped out by  Feb 23 or so.

<3 kat

MUA Stuff - Skin Matching Exercise for Foundation

This was a simple skin matching exercise I did while attending Westmore.  We had to do this exercise while studying color theory.  Items needed for the exercise are pretty inexpensive and easy to find; I bought the paints for $1.60 each at Micheal's.

You will need:

6 Acrylic Paints

     - White

     - Burnt Sienna

     - Brunt Umber

     -Yellow

     - Blue

     - Red

Cotton Swabs / toothpick (for mixing)

Wax / Parchment paper

Base color

First, choose 3 patches / areas of your skin that are different tones.  Your goal is to use the 6 paints to match your skin color.  The first 3 colors on the list are your base colors used for skin tones.  For light - medium tones, mix white with a little burnt sienna as your base.  For deeper complexions, mix white with a little burnt umber.  

Correctors

Now figure out your undertone and mix the corresponding color to your base color.  I have a warm (yellow/golden) undertone, so I added a bit of yellow.  When first starting out, this process may be hard but you keep adjusting the colors until you match your skin tone.  

Checking in the Mirror

To check your color matching, I was taught to stand in front of a mirror and see if you can see the swatch of paint in the reflection.  If you can't, then you have a pretty good skin match.

I hope this was helpful...or at least interesting.  

<3 kat

"Welcome to my Channel" Contest & Drawing! Win (2) NYX products & a MAC LE Brush Set!

I wanted to thank my early subscribers for supporting me!  Thank you for subscribing to my channel so early on.  I will be posting more videos as soon as I get the software I need to transfer them to my PC.  I have been working really hard on my new vanity area and it is looking good.  Anyways, here is a contest & drawing for you guys!

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY:


You must be subscribed to my youtube channel AND one of the following:

*twitter @makeupbykat

https://twitter.com/makeupbykat

*blog @ www.blushingartisan.com

(click "follow")

THEN...

Answer the following question:

How much did I spend on my last MACcosmetics.com order?

Answer that question in the comments of the video above and include your twitter and/or blog account used to follow me.

(example:  $20.25  twitter @makeupbykat  blog @Kat W.)

ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.  Multiple entries will be deleted and only the first entry will count.

CONTEST IS CLOSED FEB. 12, 2010 @ 11:59PM(PST).

On Feb. 13, 2010, I will announce the 3 people that were closest to the amount of my maccosmetics.com order without going over.  If everyone is over, then the 3 closest to the amount wins.

The 3 people will win (2) random NYX products (Chrome eyeshadow, glitter, or lipstick)

AND...

One entry into a drawing for a MAC LIMITED EDITION BRUSH SET!  Each person has a 1 in 3 chance to win this great beginner/basics brush set.

STASH BOX: 5 BRUSH
This brand new brush set includes:
(this is a good beginner/basics brush set)
129SE (powder)
219SE (pencil)
239SE (best eyeshadow brush)
266SE (angled)
316SE (lip)

 

REMINDER: You must be subscribed to my youtube channel and twitter/blog (links above) to qualify for this contest.

I can only ship within the US or to Canada right now...SORRY =(

After all 3 winners contact me, I will use random.org for the MAC BRUSH SET drawing =)

Good luck everyone and thank you to all my early subscribers!

<3 kat

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Please feel free to contact me with any questions:
kat [at] blushingartisanmakeup.com

youtube:

www.youtube.com/user/blushingartisan

twitter @makeupbykat
https://twitter.com/makeupbykat

Happy New Year!

Hi there,

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years.  I never really go out for NYE (I'm quite the old lady...LOL) but I got to spend it with the BF so I was happy.  I had the pleasure of cleaning up this week since I'm on vacation and found something packed away in a random closet!

Can you believe this?????  There are items in this stash that I needed for my kit and have already purchased (grr...).  I may keep some of the items since a few are limited editions.  But guess what?  I think I will hold giveaways or contests.  I have a bunch of new stuff that I have been meaning to get rid of.  So my blonde moment will pay off for some lucky subscribers.  I will post a YT video soon about this.

I just ordered a cam so I can start posting more videos (and in better quality).  I think I got the lighting perfect in my restroom which I am happy about.  Good lighting makes such a difference.  I am having a hard time with Windows Movie Maker crashing on my all the time (very frustrating).  Can anyone suggest something I could use to edit my YT videos?  Any help would be great  =)

Thanks for reading & look out for giveaways/contests!

<3 kat

Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow palette swatches

Hi all,

This is a quick video showcasing the Kat Von D "True Romance" palette.  I got this about a month ago during the Sephora friends and family sale.  Overall it isn't bad, but I don't think I would get another one since I have so many colors that are similar.  The pigmentation of the shadows are pretty good; I just wish the black was more black (but it still does the job).  The cream color is really nice, but that finish was a surprise for me.

All the swatches on my hand are done without a base.

What am I wearing in this video/pictures?

FACE

just moisturizer - bliss

EYES

Bare Escentuals  - Prime Time eyelid primer

Kat Von D - True Romance eyeshadow palette

     (I used every color except for the cream color and the brown next to it)

Urban Decay - Perversion liquid liner

Urban Decay - Zero 24/7 Glide on eye pencil

BROWS

MAC - Lingering Eye brows

LIPS

MAC - Oyster Girl Lipglass

Thanks for reading!
<3 kat 

How to depot your lipstick into eyeshadow pans for makeup palettes

 Hi all,


I made this video for anyone who likes their lipstick in palette form.  I like how I can condense my lipsticks into a palette instead of looking through all of the tubes I own.  I think it's especially helpful for makeup artists since we have easier access to all the colors and its more compact for our makeup kits.


I hope you enjoy and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.


<3 kat

MAC pigment & glitter list

Hello all,

This post is long overdue.  I've had friends ask me which pigments I have and there are too many to name off the top of my head.  I will try to name most of the pigments and glitters I own in my makeup kit.  I would say about 40-60% are limited edition and discontinued.  So here goes the list.

MAC PIGMENTS

Blues

Azreal Blue
Blue
Blue Storm
Clear Sky Blue
Cornflower
Deep Blue Green
Light Blue
Naval Blue
Mutiny
Steel Blue

Aire-De-Blu
Marine Ultra

Greens
Chartreuse

Forest Green
Golden Olive
Green
Landscape Green
Night Light
True Chartreuse
Turquoise
Emerald Green
Golder's Green
Kelly Green
Pastorale

Pinks  
Cool Pink
Fuchsia
Kitchmas
Maroon
Pink Pearl
Pink Vivid
Rose
Ruby Red
All Girl
Apricot Pink
Accent Red
Lovely Lily
Pinked Mauve

Purples 
Burnt Burgandy
Deep Purple
Grape
Violet
French Violet
Nocturnal Plum
Rich Purple

Orange / Yellow / Gold 
Acid Orange
Dusty Coral
Electric Coral
Genuine Orange
Gold
Golden Lemon
Old Gold
Orange
Primary Yellow


Black / Brown / Neutral
Blue Brown
Coco
Coco Beach
Coppercast
Copper Sparkle
Dazzleray
Deckchair
Deep Brown
Goldenaire
Green Brown
Melon
Pink Bronze
Shimmertime
Sunnydaze
Sunpepper
Tan
Dark Soul
Old Gold

White / Cream 

Fairylite
Frost
Frozen White
Lily White
Naked
Pink Opal
Provence
Pure White
White
White Gold
Vanilla

Metal 

Copper
Platinum
Rose Gold
Gold

MAC GLITTERS

3D Copper
3D Gold
3D Silver
Black
Blue
Copper
Crystalled Lime
Crystalled Orange
Crystalled Pink
Crystalled Purple
Crystalled Yellow
Fuchsia
Gold
Grey
Jam Session
Light Blue
Light Green
Marigold
Pink
Purple
Red
Reflects Blue
Reflects Gold
Reflects Red
Rockin Orange
Silver
Turquoise
Blue
Jewelmarine
Turquoise

Reflects Very Pink

Mario Badescu Skin Care

 

Yay, my package came in for my Mario Badescu Skincare samples.  I heard about this product line from Xsparkage.  I would say I have semi problematic skin, so I wanted to see if this line would help.  After watching Xsparkage's review, I decided to go to the website and take their skin care survey like Xsparkage did.   I think I filled out the survey in the beginning of November.  I waited and I got an email with recommended products and an invitation to recieve free samples.  I finally got them a few hours ago and tried out 4 of the 7 samples.

These are the samples I recieved with the descriptions from www.mariobadescu.com.

Botanical Facial Gel

A refreshing oil controlling cleanser. This non-soap, non-foaming, gel cleanser is deep cleansing and refreshing for oily skin. Removes make-up, dirt and oil thoroughly without over drying skin. Exfoliating Alpha Hydroxy formula helps prevent build-up that can cause blackheads and pimples.

Special Cucumber Lotion

Refreshing, disinfecting and deep cleaning astringent that is effective in drying up existing acne blemishes while preventing new eruptions. Sulfur and soothing Cucumber based, acne fighting formula that is non-drying and non-irritating.

Hyaluronic Eye Cream

Hyaluronic Acid formula helps lock in the skin’s own natural moisture without the use of heavy, greasy oils. Absorbent, medium weight cream for use day or night. Aloe based formula makes this cream suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.

Oil Free Moisturizer (SPF 17)

Like the Oil-Free Moisturizer, this lotion has the same benefits for oily and problem skin with added daily sun protection to keep scarring and discoloration to a minimum.

Drying Mask

Help clear acne eruptions. This Colloidal Sulfur based mask dries existing pimples and oil and helps clarify problematic, acne prone skin. Soothing Calamine makes this mask safe and gentle for most skin types. Great for back and chest acne eruptions as well. Best when used as a companion product to our Healing & Soothing Mask and Buffering Lotion.

Drying Cream

Acne cream that conceals! Drying Cream is an effective treatment to dry up small under the surface bumps and pimples. Just a few dabs smoothed on the erupted areas prevent pimples from getting larger and spreading out of control. Aloe rich cream conceals and heals erupted pimples. 

Strawberry Face Scrub

Made with real Strawberry seeds that gently buff away flaky skin while natural AHA’s break down dulling build-up to unclog pores and prevent blackheads. It improves skin's overall texture by revealing healthy, glowing skin.

So I've used the botanical facial gel, special cucumber lotion, hyaluronic eye cream, and oil free moisturizer (SPF 17).  So far I like them.  My skin feels nice a smooth after using the products and it isn't too dry or oily.  Also I like how the products don't have strong fragrances.  

AND look at the size of the samples!  In the photos below, I have a MAC eyeshadow next to the samples so you can see how big the samples are.  

I will have an update on these products in a few weeks.

Thanks for reading!

<3 kat