On Trend: Purple Highlighter

Welcome to the land of extra-terrestrial makeup. The newest trend in makeup that is holographic highlighter, an iridescent highlighter with blue or purple undertones that look out of this world in their packaging. They are universally flattering and completely different from anything else we have yet to seen. Want to try one out? Here are four purple highlighters. Let’s dive in!

 

 

1. NYX Cosmetics Bright Idea Illuminating Stick in Lavender Lust ($8)
2. Jeffrey Star Skin Frost in Lavender Snow ($29)
3. Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Prismatic Amethyst ($46)
4. Too Faced Love Lights Prismatic Highlighter in Blinded by the Light ($38)

Will you be trying out this new makeup trend? Let me know in the comments below!

P.S. Want to try more makeup trends? Try these metallic lipsticks!

 

Feature Image: Sephora

5 Dupes for Jeffree Star’s Velour Liquid Lipsticks

Awhile back, I did a post on 5 Dupes for Kat Von D’s Ever Lasting Liquid Lipsticks and you all seemed to really like it. So, today I bring you more dupes for another popular high end liquid lipstick line, Jeffree Star’s Velour Liquid Lipstick, which are $18 a piece. Are you ready? Lets dive in!

 

• Shade: Pussy Whipped

Dupe: NYX Cosmic Metallic Lip Cream in Speed of Light ($10)

Savings $8

• Shade: Checkmate

Dupe: Colourpop Succulent ($6)

Savings $12

• Shade: Weirdo

Dupe: NYX Liquid Suede in Alien ($7)

Savings $11

• Shade: Gemini

Dupe: Colourpop Times Square ($6)

Savings $12

• Shade: Prom Night

Dupe: Maybelline Vivid Matte in Electric Pink ($6)

Savings $12

What is your favourite Jeffree Star shade? Let me know in the comments below!

P.S. Want to save even more money? Here are some amazing Benefit dupes and spectacular Too Faced dupes!

On Trend: Metallic Lipstick

For the last few years, the biggest lipstick trend has been a matte finish. However, metallic lipstick is catching up. Above, you can see the stunning swatches of Lime Crime Metallic Velvetines (in shades Lana, Blondie, Mercury, Zenon, Vibe, Posh, and Happi). Looking like liquid metal, metallic lipsticks are the perfect look for a night out or a glam Instagram photoshoot. Don’t know where to start? Keep on reading to see 5 different metallic lipsticks, all for $20 or less.

1. Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Pussy Whipped ($18)
2. Lime Crime Metallic Velvetine in Raisin Hell ($20)
3. Colourpop Ultra Metallic Lip in Flitter ($6)
4. NYX Cosmic Metals Lip Cream in Extra-terrestrial ($10)
5. Milani Matte Metallic Lip Crème in Mattely in Love ($9)

Will you be trying out this trend? Let me know in the comments below!

P.S. Want to try out more beauty trends? Check out these 5 coloured mascaras, from pink to blue to gold!

Alternatives To Kylie Jenner’s 2 New July 4th Themed Lip Kits

Not too long ago, I showed you some alternative to Kylie Jenner Black Lip Kit. Now, she is launching two new colours today and they are July 4th themed. The first is a bright sky blue called Skylie and the other is Freedom, a navy blue shade. So, if you want to rock a blue lip this summer, and can’t get Kylie’s latest lip kits, don’t worry and keep on reading. Below are 4 alternative for each colour. Ready? Let’s dive in!

 

1. NYX Macaron Lippie Blue Velvet ($7)

2. Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in Jawbreaker ($18)

3. MAC Lipstick in Dream Pot ($17)

4. Ka’oir Lipstick in Pool Party ($19)

 

1. Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Heroine ($17)

2. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Echo ($20)

3. Anastasia Beverly Hill Liquid Lipstick in Paint ($20)

4. Ardency Inn Modster Long Play Supercharged Lip Colour in  Black is Blue ($27)

Will you be rocking a blue lip this July? Let me know in the comments below!

P.S. Blue lips not your thing? Well, find your perfect shade from Smashbox’s new lip colour by clicking here!