My Current Favourites

Hiiiiiiii! It has been a while since I sat down and talked about my current favourites so I thought that today I would let you know what products I have been loving recently. 

You may have noticed that I took a small break from my blog over the past few months and that is because I have been extremely busy with work (juggling two jobs can be very difficult!) and other life commitments therefore I have had little time to put the time and effort that I would have liked to into my blog. I only ever want to put out the best content that I possibly can and unfortunately that has not been possible recently which is why I decided to take a break from posting. 

My main passion has always and will always be makeup work and my blog therefore I am committed to continue working towards my dream of becoming a full time makeup artist and regularly updating my blog with the best beauty and lifestyle content that I can. 

Here's to a great future and let's get on with my current favourites! 

Nars Sheer Glow & Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer 
I have recently fallen back in love with my Nars Sheer Glow foundation which gives a stunning medium coverage semi-dewy finish on the skin. This is usually my go to foundation when I want a good coverage base for when I'm wearing more makeup than usual- if you know me then you will know that I don't wear a lot of foundation and don't like anything too thick or heavy. Sheer Glow is great because it doesn't feel too heavy on the skin and gives a natural finish whilst still giving good coverage.

I had always heard great things about the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer although I had yet to try it myself until recently when I ran out of my trusty Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer.
If you like the Urban Decay concealer but would like a little more coverage then you will LOVE the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. This concealer gives amazing high coverage yet blends into the skin effortlessly without looking heavy or thick.

On days when I don't want to wear foundation but still need the coverage, I have been applying this concealer just in the places needed and it gives a fantastic finish.

I have tried other full coverage concealer's in the past although they always look thick and cakey on the skin however the NARS concealer has a great texture that works perfectly.

My only concern is that there doesn't seem to be a lot of product in the tube and for the heavy price tag (£23) I do not think that it is good value for money.

Maybelline 24 Hour Colour Tattoo, On and On Bronze 
This cream eyeshadow from Maybelline has been a favourite product of mine for many many months and I am yet to find anything else that I love as much. If you are looking for a quick and easy product that gives you a great finish in seconds then this eyeshadow is for you - perfect if you don't have time to spend applying lots of eyeshadow but still want a touch of something.

I simply press the colour all over the eye lid using either my finger or a flat brush and then simply buff out and blend the edges with a large fluffy brush. Add a heavy coat of mascara and you're good to go!

The formula of this eyeshadow is creamy, easy to blend and the colour is stunning. I love it!

Maybelline Brow Drama
Another product from Maybelline that I love is their sculpting brow mascara, Brow Drama.
I am always on the hunt for the perfect eyebrow products and I absolutely love using this as a part of my eyebrow routine.

Brow Drama is a sculpting brow mascara with a hint of colour which adds hair like fibres to your eyebrows whilst also setting the hairs into place.
The mascara has a small ball shaped end which gives you control of how much product you apply.

Because Brow Drama has a hint of colour, you may choose to simply use this and nothing else to achieve a slightly fuller natural brow or like me, you can fill in your eyebrows with either powder or pencil and then go over with Brow Drama to set the product into place and add more texture.


MAC Lipstick, Mehr 
MAC Lipstick's will always be my favourite and I always love trying out new shades. I am yet to find a brand that makes better lipsticks than MAC- they have the best range of shades and the quality is outstanding. If you are looking for a long lasting, pigmented lipstick that is comfortable to wear then look no further than MAC. If you want to read more about my love for MAC lipsticks and have a nosey at my collection, check out my post by clicking here. 

Mehr lipstick is a muted pink rose matte shade. I love to pair this with MAC Soar lip liner to create a full matte pink lip that is easy to wear and great to compliment any makeup look.

Dove Derma Spa Summer Revived/ Summer Glow, Gradual Tan 
Summer is fast approaching but like usual here in Manchester we never get the strongest rays of sunshine so the only way to achieve a summer glow is to fake it (unless you're lucky enough to escape to the sunshine!)

Fake tan reminds me of being 12 and experimenting with whatever I could find in Boots which would leave me looking like a character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! :S
Fortunately there are a lot of great fake tans available now which won't leave you looking a bright shade of orange and this body lotion with gradual tan from Dove is great.

To achieve a subtle healthy tan, this lotion from Dove is a great choice as it is extremely fool proof and great for even ghostly pale bodies like mine.  

(Pictured is two different bottles which I found in two different boots stores- I think the Derma Spa on the left is their new packaging and Summer Glow on the right is the old packaging)


Chanel, Soleil Tan De Chanel 
Following my previous favourite, you may have guessed that I am no longer so ghostly pale and therefore I have been able to get away with applying a touch more bronzer than usual.
My go to bronzer is the Chanel, Soleil Tan De Chanel. This is a cream-gel bronzer that glides onto the skin to leave a velvety sun kissed finish.

Coming in just one universal shade may sound odd, however I can assure you that this really does adapt and work with all skin tones to create a beautiful warm glow. Although the product looks very orange in the pot- it blends out into the skin effortlessly to leave a bronzed glow which never looks muddy.

Callum Helslop @ Olivia Naylor Salon 

GHD Curve Soft Curl Tong

I recently decided to switch up my hair and I visited Callum Helslop at Olivia Naylor Salon in Preswitch, Manchester to get a balayage style. I walked into the salon with one deep brunette colour and left with a sun kissed fudge balayage style which I love. Callum was amazing and I would really recommend him if you are in Manchester. Click here to check out Callum's Instagram page! 

I have always loved to curl my hair and now with my new hair style, curls really help to emphasise and bring out the colour. My favourite tool to curl my hair is the GHD Curve Soft Curl Tong which helps me to achieve a soft, glamorous look. I love this curling wand because the barrel is the perfect width to give a softer curl and it is quick and easy to use. 

Let me know if you would like to find out exactly how I style my hair and my current routine to maintain my style! 

Sunglasses, Topshop, ASOS & Vintage 
Now that the sun has started to make a few occasional apperances in the UK, I have been able to pull out my favourite sunglasses. I love using sunglasses to add a stylish touch to my outfit and I have been loving wearing these pairs from Topshop, ASOS and a vintage shop.

STILA Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette: Review

I am always on the hunt for the perfect eyeshadow pallet and a few months ago I decided to try out the Stila Eye's Are The Window shadow pallet. Stila is an American cosmetics brand and I had yet to try any products from until this pallet fell through my letterbox after I ordered it online from Beautybay.com.

Stila have a collection of 4 eyeshadow pallet's under the Eyes Are The Window collection and each pallet is inspired by the spiritual idea that true beauty comes from within, each one has 12 luxurious eyeshadows to enhance your inner beauty. You can choose from Body, Mind, Soul and Spirit.

I have the Soul pallet which has a fantastic selection of neutral eyeshadows, mainly shimmer with 3 great matte shades to allow you to create a great look.

For £30 you will receive 12 extremely well pigmented eyeshadows inside a beautiful gold compact pallet with a large handy mirror. I think that the price of this pallet is fantastic considering you get 12 high quality shadows that work out at just under £3 each - a brilliant price when a single MAC eyeshadow can cost you over £10.

Inside the pallet you will find 12 eyeshadows, including Light, Individual, Being, Kitten, Affection, Character, Thought, Heart, Peace, Vitality, Substance and Essence. All of the shadows are extremely pigmented with a great pay off.

Light is a perfect vanilla base shade that every good eyeshadow pallet should have. This eyeshadow is good to use in a variety of different ways for example to set an eyeshadow primer, to be used all over the lid as a base or to use in the inner eye corner as a highlight.

Kitten is probably one of my favourite shades in this pallet (you can probably tell how much I love it because you can see that I have made a dent already). It is a beautiful rich rose golden shimmer which looks great pressed on the eye lid to give a show stopping look. This eyeshadow is extremely pigmented which is great although the only downside is that the formula is very 'powdery' which can be messy.

Thoughts is a classic deep brown with a slight shimmer. This is a great shade and is ideal to use in the eye crease to deepen up and add depth to an eye makeup. I would rather this shade be matte instead of shimmer however it still does the job and I use it regularly.

Vitality is a show stopping rich golden shimmer and has a similar formula to the shade Kitten which I mentioned above. Vitality is a beautiful eyeshadow which is perfect to use when creating a dramatic golden eye makeup- I love it.

Individual is a warm toffee brown that is perfect to use in almost every warm eye look. It can be used as a light transitional shade or swept all over the lid for an easy wash of colour.

Affection is a mid tone warm brown shimmer which I use a lot. I love this eyeshadow because it has a pink golden undertone and looks great on the centre of the eye lid or blended through the crease. The formula of this shadow is perfect- it has plenty of pigment without being too powdery.

Heart is a matte cool toned grey brown. I am disappointed with this shade and have yet to find much use for it. The pigment of this eyeshadow is unlike the rest in the pallet and has little pay off.

Substance is a cool grey shimmer- it is a fantastic unique shade. I like that this pallet has a good mix of both cool and warm eyeshadows which allows you to create a variety of different looks.

Being is a matte chocolate brown which I think is a great addition to this pallet. This shade can be used to deepen up the eye crease or washed all over the eye lid when creating a dark eye makeup.

Character is similar to Being but with a slight shimmer with gold flecks. The pigment of these eyeshadows is very good- they are easy to blend but aren't too powdery.

Peace is a red toned warm rich brown. I love this shade and it is perfect to use when creating a warm smoky eye.

Essence is a straight black shade with shimmer. I think that every good eyeshadow pallet should have a good black shade and unfortunately I am disappointed with Stila's Essence. I do not think that the pigment of this shadow is as good as some of the others in the pallet and I think that a matte black would have been a better option.

Overall I would reccomend the Stila Eyes Are The Window Soul eyeshadow pallet. I think that it is extremely good value for money and it has a fantastic selection of good quality eyeshadows leaving you with the possibiltiy to create a variety of different eye looks.

Have you tried this Stila eyeshadow pallet? What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

My Favourite Makeup Brushes

Makeup brushes play a big part in creating a flawless makeup and I think that they are really important. Brushes can help you to make the most out of your makeup and guide you when applying products. It is definitely worth doing your research when deciding which brushes to buy so I have decided to write this post which will hopefully guide you in the right direction.

I believe that investing in good quality makeup brushes is the best option. They can be pricey but if you take good care of your quality brushes, they should last a very long time.

I have a handful of favourite makeup brush brands which I trust to provide me with good quality brushes which will perform and last well.

Real Techniques 
Real Techniques is a fantastic brand with quality makeup brushes at affordable prices. Professional Makeup artists, Sam and Nic Chapman help to design the Real Techniques brushes which gives me a lot confidence that the products they produce are of great quality.

I particulary love the Real Techniques face brushes including their Expert Face brush, Sculpting brush, Setting brush and the Blush brush. The Expert Face brush is brilliant to use when applying foundation and the Setting brush is the best brush that I have ever used for blending concealer underneath the eyes- it is AHmazing!
I use all of these brushes regularly and I recommend them to everyone.

Considering the quality of these brushes with their affordable price, I think that they are great. On the other hand I have experienced the brush hairs shedding and handles becoming weak over time which suggests that they do not last.

Real Techniques brushes are made from 100% synthetic hairs and they are a cruelty free brand. You can buy the brushes at BootsUK, Superdrug and online at Feelunique.

Zoeva
Last christmas I was gifted the Zoeva Luxe Complete makeup brush set and I have been obsessed with the brushes ever since. Zoeva is a German makeup brand which you can buy online from Beauty Bay and Selfridges online and selected stores across the UK.
These brushes are mid-price range and are of a fantastic quality.

In my professional makeup kit I mainly use my Zoeva brushes because I know that they will perform well, look smart and keep their shape and quality even after thorough sainitizing in-between makeup applications.

Like I mentioned above, I own the Zoeva Luxe Complete makeup brush set which features 15 of the brands finest brushes, made from a custom blend of natural and synthetic bristles. I would highly recommend this set; it includes a fantastic variety of brushes to ensure that your makeup application is flawless every time.

I love all of the Zoeva brushes and a few of my favourites include the 102 silk finish which is my favourite foundation buffing brush, 102 concealer buffer which is a great brush for applying concealer underneath the eyes and around the nose. I also love the 317 wing liner brush which I use to apply eyebrow gel to give a crisp finish.

If you love MAC makeup brushes but are put off by their expensive price tag then Zoeva is the perfect affordable alternative. Zoeva have so many dupes for MAC brushes for example the Zoeva 227 is basically identical to the MAC 217 (and for more than half the price!)

MyKitco
MyKitCo is a makeup brush and makeup accessory brand owned by renowned makeup artist, James Molloy. MyKitCo have a great range of products designed for both professional artists and makeup enthusiasts. When you order makeup brushes from MyKitCo you are guaranteed high quality products.

I love my makeup brushes from MyKitCo because they are fantastic quality, have a professional feel, are affordable and last well. The brushes are all extremely soft to touch and they pick up and blend makeup perfectly. Considering the high quality, I think that these brushes are extremely good value for money and I would recommend them to everyone.

My favourite brushes from MyKitCo are 1.6 Smoothing Shadow, 1.7 My Ultra Multi, 1.11 My Tiny Liner and 3.4 My Expert Line & Define.

If you want to find out more about MyKitCo and the products that they sell, check out their website here and my previous posts about the brand, here and here 

Crown
Crown brushes is another professional artistry brand which have a large range of quality brushes at affordable prices. Unfortunately, Crown brushes are difficult to get hold of in the UK and I have only ever been able to buy their brushes at makeup exhibitions such as IMATS and online.

A few of my favourite brushes from Crown include the C139 Stiff Tapered Crease which is a fantastic soft brush which applies eyeshadow effortlessly in the eye crease. I also love the SS036 Small Cheek Contour which I use to apply foundation and concealear around the small point of the face (around the nose, under the eyes.)

MAC Makeup Haul

MAC Makeup will always be a staple in my professional makeup artist kit. I love that they offer specific professional artistry products whilst also offering a great range that works for all ages, all sexes and all races.

I recently received my full professional makeup artist discount therefore I am very lucky to receive a large discount on MAC makeup which really helps me to build my professional kit. 

Last week I visited my local freestanding MAC store to stock up on my favourite products and also see if there was anything new for me to try out.

Mineralise Skin Finish Natural, Medium & Dark Tan

I needed to re-purchase my favourite setting powder, Mineralise Skin finish natural in the shade medium which is a staple in my kit. I use this powder to mattify the skin and to set makeup into place. It adds a small amount of coverage but never looks cakey. I really like this powder because it works on all skin types and always leaves a great finish on the skin. 

Because the Mineralise Skin finish powders are my favourite powders EVER I decided to pick up the dark tan shade which will be perfect to use as a bronzer on warm skin tones.

Face & Body, C5

Face & Body is the foundation that I use the most in my kit so I picked up a new shade.
It is a water based liquid foundation which has a very light coverage but can easily be built up. 

I love Face & Body because it gives a beautiful sheen to the skin without looking like there is too much makeup there - I hate it when you can obviously see foundation on the skin. 

As an artist, I always prefer to apply a light foundation all over the skin and then use a high coverage concealer just in the places where it is needed. 

The majority of people never need a full coverage all over their face -  so why completely cover everything? I believe in enhancing people's natural beauty! 

I use Face & Body in a variety of different ways including using it alone, mixing it with a full coverage foundation/ cream or buffing it all over the body for a great glow. 

I picked up shade c5 which has a warm tone and will be great to use on tanned skin.

Lipstick, Diva & Kinda Sexy

MAC Lipsticks are the best. They have every shade that you could think of in a variety of different finishes including matte, satin and cremesheen. I especially love MAC matte lipsticks because they have a great pigment, are easy to apply, have amazing lasting power and never dry out the lips. 

I especially love wearing dark berry lipstick around this time of year so I decided to treat myself to a new lipstick from MAC. Diva is a matte dark berry red which I love. 

The second lipstick which I picked up was Kinda Sexy. This is a pretty apricot pink colour which I was really missing in my lipstick collection. I think that this is a really nice nude shade which will look great on pale skin.

Lip Pencil, Nightmoth 

To wear alongside Diva lipstick, I bought Nightmoth lip pencil which is a strong deep berry shade. This pencil will work with almost every dark berry and purple lipstick and I am sure that I will get a lot of use out of it!

Glitter, Red 

I recently saw a photo on the legendary makeup artist, Pat Mcgrath's Instagram of a makeup that she had done where the lips were coated in a stunning bright red glitter. I have wanted to re-create the look ever since but I was missing a red glitter in my makeup collection to do so. 

MAC Glitters are a PRO product which means that you can only buy them in freestanding pro stores or online. Unfortunetly there are no PRO stores near me so I had to buy my glitter online at http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk .

I have used glitter from MAC before and I know that they are great. I cannot wait to try and recreate the image that Pat McGrath posted (Keep an eye on my instagram for when I do! @alicemariemua )

(Makeup by Pat McGrath)

Brow Sculpt Pencils, Spiked & Fling 
Strong drawn on eyebrows are finally becoming something of the past. Softer, ungroomed eyebrows were spotted all over the catwalk this season and I really love this messy look.
Not long ago, all I would ever use to fill in eyebrows was a gel product like the Anastasia Dipbrow pomade which gives a strong defined look however recently all I have been reaching for is pencils and tinted brow mascaras to help myself achieve a softer look.

MAC recently launched their brow sculpt pencils which come in 8 shades and have a thick waxy pencil on one end and a handy spoolie for brushing the brows on the other end. These pencils are ideal for applying a touch of colour and definition to brows which already have a good shape.
I have been using the shade Spiked on myself and I really love it.

Spiked is a deep brunette shade and Fling is a great cool toned taupe which will be great for blondes.

Soft Served Shadow, Softened Up

Cream eyeshadows are great to use when you want to create a really quick and easy look which still looks impressive. You can simply apply them with your finger and blend out the edges with a big fluffy brush and you're done! I love them!

I love MAC's paint pot shadows which are great to use as an eyeshadow base or on their own for a quick look. MAC recently launched their new soft served shadow pots which are very similar to the paint pots however these are a cream formula which quickly dry to a powder once applied to the eyes.
The formula of the soft served shadows is very unique and like nothing I have ever tried before. All I can say is that they look absolutely beautiful on the eyes and they blend like a dream.

Softened Up is a warm copper shade with a gold shimmer- it is the perfect autumn colour!

I have a feeling that these are limited edition so I would really recommend you picking one up if you see them in store or online!

Have you been makeup shopping recently? What have you bought?!
Let me know in the comments!!!

Makeup Inspiration from London Fashion Week , SS17

London fashion week has gracefully flown by and I have not stopped checking my phone to spot the hot beauty trends on the forecast for spring/ summer 2017. Like every season, I have been left feeling extremely inspired and ready to experiment with new makeup trends and techniques. 

If like me you struggle to keep up with the whirlwind of fashion week, I have packed together a good roundup of the hottest makeup trends seen on the catwalk this season. 

Val Garland, phenomenal British makeup artist is a woman whose work I admire, so I am always intrigued to see what work she produces at fashion week. 

This season Val focused on bold lips and fresh, bare skin with a grunge feel. I especially love the look that she created for Gareth Pugh. The makeup was very messy which I really liked.

The models skin was kept bare with a strong glow. Highlighter is definitely here to stay. 

Gone are the days of strong overdrawn eyebrows; all of the models sported ungroomed messy brows brushed upwards. I absolutely love this look!

(Makeup by Val Garland for Gareth Pugh) 

To achieve this messy brow trend, reduce your trips to the eyebrow threading / plucking / waxing salon and stop trimming the hairs too often. If you don't want to leave your brows completely bare, use a wax eyebrow pencil and finish with a tinted eyebrow mascara / gel and brush upwards. MAC Brow Sculpt pencil and Maybelline Brow Drama are the perfect tools. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                   

A trend that was spotted at both the Gareth Pugh and Mother of Pearl shows was a very bold smudged lip line.  Does this suggest that lip liner is out? What do you      think?

There were a lot of 80's and 90's inspired looks on the catwalk this season, for example at the TopShop Unique show the models hair was tightly curled with lots of volume. 

Glossy skin, glossy lips, glossy eyelids .. everyone added a touch of gloss to their look this season. Exaggerating the strobing trend with a gloss really stood out to me and I will definitely be experimenting with this trend.

Generously applying a glossy balm like Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream to the lips will give a plump glossy finish and you could also buff it into the skin for a great high fashion look.

I recently created an 80's inspired high shine eye using Kiko Clear Lipgloss which looks great on photo. 

 

Makeup by myself, Alice Marie Rouillon 

I always love fashion week: it feels like a breath of fresh air with lots of new exciting ideas for the creative industry!

Did you spot any different looks from me on the catwalk this season? Let me know in the comments!

Smokey Eye In 5 Simple Steps

Something I get asked constantly is how to do a smoky eye and it's really not as complicated as you think. A smokey eye can be whatever you make it.

When most people think of a smokey eye they imagine perfectly blended super dark eyes which can look great when done right ; although it can be very hard to achieve and it is easy to end up with major panda eyes which isn't such a great look!

You don't have to be an amazing makeup artist to create a smokey eye and in this post I want to show you how to achieve a glamorous smokey eye makeup that is super effective and really easy to achieve.

I am going to use only 4 eyeshadows for this look and they are all MAC single eyeshadows which I have placed into an empty quad pallet to create my perfect smoky eye pallet. You can create your own custom pallet in MAC stores by choosing from the single pro pan eyeshadows and buying an empty pro pallet.

Step 1 : Prep
To create a good base for the eyeshadows I always apply MAC paint-pot all over the eye lid and I then set it in place with a loose translucent powder. This will make the eyeshadows stay in place all day and it will also provide a smooth base to help the shadows blend together and make the colours stand out.

Step 2 
Once I have the base on I am then ready to start applying the eyeshadow. Starting with Wedge eyeshadow which is a matte light brown, I apply the colour all over the eye lid and through the crease. To do this I use a small fluffy brush like the MAC 217 or the MyKitCo 1.6.
In between each step I always use a large blending brush like the Zoeva 228 to soften any edges and give a flawless finish.

Blending is key to achieving a flawless eye makeup: just remember to blend in between each step rather than only blending at the end.

Step 3 
Next I use Embark eyeshadow which is a deep brown to darken up the outer corner of the eye. To apply this shadow I use a slightly smaller crease brush like the Zoeva 231 which gives more precision and keeps the colour in one place.With a small amount of product on my brush,  I also take this shadow slightly under my eye and along the lash line to start to create a smokey effect. To do this I use a small pencil brush like the Zoeva 230.

Step 4 : Smoke it up 
If you are happy with how dark your eye makeup is looking at this point then you can skip the next step although if you do want it to look a little more smokey then using a small amount of Black Tied eyeshadow you can easily smoke it up! Black Tied is a great black eyeshadow with a slight shimmer. Using a small pencil brush, press the shadow close to the upper lash line and slightly out and upwards towards the crease. Keep applying the eyeshadow with the small brush and blend it out with a larger brush until you are happy.

Step 5 : Highlight 
Finally to add a pop of shimmer, apply a small amount of Nylon eyeshadow on the inner corner of the eye and slightly dust over the brow bone to make everything pop.

Finishing with a few coats of mascara and maybe some false eyelashes you are ready to go with a super sexy smokey eye that is easy to achieve in just a few simple steps!

I hope that you found this helpful and please leave comments below on any other blog posts that you would like to see from me.

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow Pallet : My First Impressions & Review

Urban Decay are one of my all time favourite makeup brands and I am always so excited when I hear that they are launching a new product. A few weeks ago Urban Decay launched their brand new Moondust eyeshadow pallet in the states and I could not wait to get my hands on it.

The Moondust pallet became available in the UK online last week and I could not click 'add to bag' fast enough! 

Urban Decay already have a range of single Moondust eyeshadows in their collection which are high pigmented shadows with an iridescent sparkle and can be used wet or dry to create an eye catching look. I really love these eyeshadows and they have the best glitter pigment out of any other similar shadows that I have tried. 

I love creative makeup and I am never afraid to add a pop or colour or glitter to a makeup. I understand that this pallet won't be everyone's cup of tea however for me it is a dream. 

On the other hand, I think that you could definitely use the shadows in moderation and create a subtle glamorous look which isn't too bold or dramatic- the shades Specter and Lithium are lovely nude shimmers. 

I think that Urban Decay have picked the perfect range of shades for this pallet which allows you to create multiple different looks.

For £35 you'll receive 8 exclusive brand new Moondust shadows inside a beautiful sparkly silver pallet with a large mirror. I think that the price of this pallet is fantastic considering you get 8 high quality eyeshadows which when bought alone as single Moondust shadows (from the original line) would cost you £14 each. 

Inside you will find 8 new shades, including Specter, Element, Magnetic, Lightyear, Granite, Lithum, Vega and Galaxy. All of the shadows are extremely pigmented and all have a glitter finish.

Specter is a pretty shimmering pink with gold reflects. I think that this shade would look great used as a highlight on the inner corner of the eye or alternatively packed all over the eye lid with matte shadows blended through the crease. 

Element is a warm red copper with pink sparkle. Element is extremely pigmented and is the ultimate summer 'fire' colour. I love it and I know that it will look stunning as a spotlight on the eye lid. 

Magnetic is a great deep purple with lots of glitter. I know that this is a colour that I will get a lot of use out of and it will look great used when creating a deep smoky eye- perfect for parties and special occasion makeup! 

Lightyear is a bright grass green with blue sparkle. This is unlike any other eyeshadow that I have in my collection and I am so excited to start using it. Lightyear is probably one of the brightest and most 'unwearable' shades in the pallet however I know that it will be great to use when I want to achieve a dramatic and creative look. 

Granite is a dull grey with lots of silver glitter. This will be the perfect addition to a matte smoky eye to add a special touch. 

Lithium is a bronze gold and would perfectly compliment a warm smoky eye. I like that Urban Decay have included a range of both warm and cool tones to this pallet, for example Lithium is a great warm shade and Granite is a lovely cool alternative. 

Vega is a strong ocean blue. I love shades like this and I know that I will get a lot of use out of it. 

Galaxy is a beautiful space blue with grey tones. Galaxy is a very unique shade which gives off different tones in various lights- I love it!

Overall I am extremely impressed with the Moondust eyeshadow pallet and I know that I will be using it a lot. Although it may look over the top and unwearable I can assure you that almost every makeup lover will be able to find a way to make it work for them. 

I love the packaging, price, quality and shade range and am yet to fault anything. 

Have you got your hands on the Moondust pallet yet? Let me know in the comments what you think!