LORAC Little Black Palette: Great Go-To Shades for Fall

So, I got LORAC’s Little Black Palette. You can get it from Sephora.

Thoughts? It’s a perfect little go-to palette for fall, stocked with four baked, shimmery earth shades and a small tube of LORAC’s own Behind the Scenes Eyeshadow Primer. Shadow and eye primer in one little kit is a perfect situation, and convenient for when you want to spend your hard-earned money on a perfect eyeshadow palette and get the most out of your buck. The “Little Black Palette” (cute name, right?) is $32, and that $32 buys you four versatile shades for a variety of eye looks, that stay put all day (thanks to the primer), and could very well last you through the season. I, for one, do not wear eyeshadow everyday – I’m more of an eyeliner/mascara/lip gloss kinda girl with a touch of blush – so this kit is perfect for adding a bit of color to my eyes on some days and going for a full-on glamourous look on some evenings.

There are two things I love about the shadows and primer on top of the vibrant color feedback and long wear. For one, the shadows are baked, so there is truly minimal fallout when you apply them. No more raccoon eyes! Also, they will last longer in the pan, stretching your buck even more. Two, the primer blends to be pretty much transparent, and feels satin to the touch and on the skin. It never feels chalky.

I’d shared on my personal Twitter account that I wasn’t sure whether or not I wanted to wear eyeshadow this season after taking a break from them all summer, but with the addition of this palette to my collection, I can see myself sporting these shades on a semi-regular basis. Unless your complexion is rosy or very fair, these colors should suit your skintone perfectly.

I applied the shadows with a light hand over the primer, but if you’re more into a vibrant/dramatic eyeshadow look, you could apply a “color base” beforehand.

NARS 15th Anniversary Wild At Heart Palette

I can’t get over how perfect the shades are in the 15th Anniversary NARS Wild At Heart Palette. This palette is all about dramatic LIPS but contains a perfect matte black to smoke up a neutral eye. Lip shades included are Baby Doll Lip Lacquer (what I’m wearing in the photo below), Red Lezard lipstick, Manhunt lipstick, and Fire Down Below lipstick. Shadows include Abyssinia, Alhambra, Ashes to Ashes, and Pandora.

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FOTD: Lumiere Cosmetics Eye Pigments, Korres Lip Butter

I conjured up what is, for me, a great daytime autumn-esque eye using shades of Lumiere Cosmetics eye pigments (check out Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar if you’ve never heard of them). As a base pigment on the lid I used Helitrope. In the crease I used Espresso Shimmer. To highlight beneath my brows I used Cappuccino. For the coppery peach pop of color I used Dulce de Leche. To line I used Wet ‘n Wild MegaLiner in black on top and Stila 24t Smudge Pot in Golden Noir on my bottom lash line.

On my cheeks I used Stila Lip & Cheek Stain in Mango Crush.

Since receiving my Korres shipment the other day which I was too excited about, I’ve introduced two Korres products into my routine and in this FOTD. First is their Silicone Free Face Primer which seems to keep my oil at bay all day. Loving it. I’m also solely wearing Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine on my lips. It has a bit of glossiness to it, which I love. What I love most about Korres is that their products are all-natural, so you’re doing something good for your skin.

By the way, if you’ll be purchasing any Korres products from KorresUSA.com before Sept. 15, you can use this Frappelattes coupon code at checkout to receive 30% off your entire order. If you’re new to the line and have a Sephora nearby you can experience it there before you buy.

What do you think of this makeup look? Too much? Just enough?