Pantone Universe Color of the Year 2019: Living Coral

The 2019 Color of the Year is Living Coral

Vibrant, yet mellow this shade of orange with a golden undertone is inspired by the source of sustenance and shelter coral reefs provide to sea life. Living Coral is meant to provide us with comfort and warmth. It emits the desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of color found in nature. The engaging nature of Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. Symbolizing our innate need for optimism, joyful pursuits, and playful expression. Living Coral is a subtle reminder that coral, which is bright and lively, is only possible if it's surrounded by a healthy environment.

For the third year in a row, Butter London has the honor of teaming up with Pantone to release a Color of the Year beauty collection. This year the Butter London collection consists of new nail lacquers, a lip gloss and a blush stick. 

Living Coral Patent Shine Nail Lacquer
Retail: $12

Living Coral Glazen Peel Off Glitter Nail Lacquer
Retail: $12

Living Coral Crushed Diamonds Patent Shine Nail Lacquer
Retail: $12

Living Coral Plush Rush Lip Gloss

Retail: $20

Living Coral Plush Rush Blush Stick

Retail: $24

Goodbye 2018!

This past year has been a crazy one for me. I have gone through many ups and downs but I am looking forward to the New Year and a clean slate. I wasn’t able to post as frequently as I had liked to this past year but I am hoping to change that in 2019. 

As we say goodbye to 2018, I hope that this new year will be one of the best years of your life. May all your dreams come true and all your hopes be fulfilled!

I truly appreciate your continued support and I can’t wait to show you more beauty newness this upcoming year. 

Happy New Year!

STILA Enchanted Eyes Liquid Eye Shadow Set

What it is:

A limited edition set featuring 6 of STILA's long-wearing, high-shimmer liquid eyeshadows.

Colors in this collection:

• Kitten (shimmering vibrant nude pink)
• Jezebel (shimmering rose gold)
• Pigalle (shimmering cool cranberry) 
• Diamond Dust (sheer silver with multi-color sparkle)
• Smokey Storm (light pewter with silver sparkle)
• Plum On (plum with plum and silver sparkle)

Swatches:

Verdict: If you have been reading my blog for some time now, you know that I love Stila's Liquid Eye Shadows. They come in so many colors and finishes. This year for the Holiday season STILA has released several different liquid eyeshadow kits. They come in sets of  3 or 6. I ended up purchasing the Enchanted Eyes 6 piece Liquid Eye Shadow Set. These liquid eyeshadows are all highly pigmented and have an amazing color payoff. The shadows felt light weight, are long wearing and there was minimal fall out. This would make a great stocking stuffer or gift for yourself or any makeup lover you know. 

* If you would like to pick up the STILA Enchanted Eyes Liquid Eye Shadow Set it is currently available for $45 at Macy's, Nordstrom and ULTA. Click the links for more details: Macy's, Nordstrom, ULTA

TARTE Rainforest of the Sea Sizzle Eye Shadow Palette

What it is:
A limited-edition eyeshadow palette featuring 8 sunset-inspired shades.

Palette Shades: 

• Kite Surf (metallic light peach champagne)
• Snorkel (soft metallic pink)
• Paddleboard (matte warm tan)
• High Tide (metallic copper)
• Off Duty (matte brown)
• Sandcastle (metallic plum)
• Starfish (metallic deep rose gold)
• Playa (matte soft pink)

Swatches: 

Verdict: I can't help myself when it comes to Tarte eyeshadows. Lately ever palette they release has a unique component which just makes me want to add the palette to my collection asap. This is the fourth eyeshadow palette that has been released under the Rainforest of the Sea Collection from Tarte. The eyeshadow shades in this palette are neutral shades of pink and brown. The formula, per usual, is very buttery and pigmented. The color payoff for these eyeshadow is decent if applied with a brush but if you apply the shades with your fingers they really pop and look amazing. Overall another beautiful palette from Tarte. 

* If you would like to pick up your own Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Sizzle Eye Shadow Palette it retails for $36 and is available at Sephora and on the Tarte website. Click the links for more details: Sephora, Tarte

Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Transformer Mini

What it is:

A single-pan, mini luminizer designed to transform the eyes, lips, and face with a holographic Teal colored shade.

Swatches:

L to R: Shade swatched on skin, Shade swatched on top of black eye shadow

Verdict: Part highlighter, part topcoat, and part transformer this Alchemist Mini eyeshadow can do it all. You can wear this holographic shade on its own, or layer it to your heart’s content. The luminizing possibilities are endless—dust Alchemist literally anywhere you want an extreme iridescent highlight! The eye shadow has a great buttery texture and applies very smoothly. Unlike the original Alchemist Palette though, this new Teal shade didn't pop as much when worn on top of black eye shadow. This is such a fun eye shadow to add to your collection, especially if you do not want to pay the higher price tag for the original 4 pan palette. This eyeshadow will allow you to play around with color and allow you to create a slew of new creative looks. 

If you would like to pick up your own Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Transformer Mini it is available for $14.00 at Sephora. Click the link for more details: Sephora

STILA Vivid & Vibrant Collection: Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow

What it is:

A long-wearing, high-shimmer liquid eyeshadow.

Colors in this collection:

• Vivid Jade (vibrant green)
• Vivid Garnet (vibrant pomegranate) 
• Vivid Smokey Quartz (espresso) 
• Vivid Amethyst (vibrant purple)
• Vivid Labradorite (charcoal)
• Vivid Sapphire (vibrant dark blue) 

Swatches:

Without Flash

With Flash

Verdict: Stila Liquid Eye Shadows are one of my favorite products out in the market. Needless to say, every time Stila has a new collection release I am excited to see what new shades they will bring out. The colors in this collection are all jewel toned and would be great for fall eye looks. These liquid eyeshadows were all highly pigmented and had an awesome color payoff. The shadows felt light weight, are long wearing and there was minimal fall out. Just like previous Stila Liquid Eye Shadows these were amazing. My only call out is that I wish most of the shades weren't on the darker side of the color spectrum. 

* If you would like to pick up one or all of the Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows they are currently available for $24 each at Macy's, Sephora, ULTA and Stila.com. Click the links for more details: Macy's, Sephora, ULTA, STILA

Laura Geller Beauty Dewdreamer Illuminating Drops

What it is:
A highly concentrated and ultra-pigmented liquid illuminator that creates a healthy, lit-from-within glow, instantly blurring the appearance of imperfections as it highlights. These versatile drops can be used to highlight bare skin,  or layered as a finishing touch to help you customize your glow.

Colors in this collection:

• Gilded Honey (caramel honey)
• Diamond Dust (holographic, opalescent pink)
• Opal Crush (iridescent violet)
• Ballerina (rose gold)

Swatches: 

Verdict: I absolutely love these illuminating drops. They are so easy to work with and have great coverage. They created a perfect natural-looking highlight on my skin and the product is build-able so you can also create a blinding highlight with it. You can mix the drops in your favorite moisturizer or foundation to give your complexion a beautiful radiant glow. I was hesitant about some of the shades in the collection but all of the colors looked gorgeous and were totally wearable.

* If you would like to pick up one or all of the Laura Geller Beauty Dewdreamer Illuminating Drops they are currently available for $32 each at Macy's, Nordstrom and ULTA. Click the links for more details: Macy's,Nordstrom,ULTA