Wet 'n' Wild 

Hugely popular, American, budget Make-Up brand, Wet 'n' Wild, comes to Ireland!!!

Wet 'n' Wild Cosmetics has been launched in Ireland, and in our very own, Dunnes Stores! Selected Penney's stores & retailers nationwide will also stock the make-up brand, which ranges in price from just €1.99 to €6.49!!  

Yes the brand-name itself is a tad cringe, but the Wet 'n' Wild cosmetic range has gained worldwide popularity due to the high quality of the make-up range and the fact that it retails at such low prices! Plus, as my LA-based, vegan sister tells me,  Wet 'n' wild is one of the few drugstore make-up brands that do NOT test on animals! Big ups! Guuuuurl, I'm all over this ;)

So what is available and what do I recommend?

The range is pretty extensive so I took HD pics of everything so you can have a look at prices, see what's available, and I swatched pigments on the back of my hand so you can see the colour pay-off. There are a few products within the range that you should avoid, but I also have a few favourites that I highly recommend so I'll start with these.

Wet 'n' Wild COLOR ICON™ BLUSHER €4.49

Beautiful!!! These blushers swatched like a dream! These were one of my faves. Highly pigmented, satin texture, great selection of shades.. They seem to contain a stain that keeps the colour long-lasting, and just the right amount of light-reflecting pigments to give the skin a natural glow,without being glittery. I loved these and at €4.49, they're a steal. Tip: Apply with a very light hand, and tap excess of your brush before applying on your face as a little of this goes a long way ;)

Wet 'n' Wild COLOR ICON™ BROW & EYE LINER €1.99


I love how these pencils are marketed together as brow and eye liners, and there's a varied selection of shades. I picked up the E651 Black Black and theE649 Mink Brown which is a perfect shade for brows.. I've swatched both below, a harsh line for each pencil and a blended line. 
These creamy pencils are fantastic, and at €1.99 each, they are a bargain! The texture reminds me of the MAC eyeliner pencils. And once blended and set, these stay put! Fab ;)

Wet 'n' Wild COLOR ICON™ Eyeshadow Palettes (8 Colours) €6.49, (5 Colours) €5.49 and (3 Colours) €4.49

These eye-shadows are intensely pigmented and excellent value. The matte shades don't give as good a colour pay-off as the satin or shimmering shades but for the price, these are a great deal. The best-selling palettes were the neutral palettes, namely 'Comfort Zone' (Neutral and Olive shades) and 'The Naked Truth', which includes 2 good matte shades and perfect neutrals for any eye look. They were sold out in the first Dunnes Stores I visited, but I picked both palettes up since, and I'm going to do a giveaway on my Facebook page so keep an eye out!! ;) 
 https://www.facebook.com/selinagmakeupartist?ref=hl
Below are both palettes..

My favourites of the trios were  'Don't Steal My Thunder' and 'Walking On Eggshells' €4.49. Both highly pigmented, and great for so many eye looks.

My final favourite, (for now ;) I'm sure I'll fall in love with others as time goes on) is...

The H2O PROOF™ LIQUID EYELINER €3.99

This is something that everyone should have in their make-up bag, and is my secret to a feminine, defined eye. I never leave the house without a slick of this on the base of my upper lashes. Magic! and it's waterproof too so it will be replacing my GOSH liquid liner.

I chose a Black-Brown for everyday wear, but I'll be picking up another two in black (1 for my Pro Kit) as it'll be perfect for creating a dramatic eye look. the felt tip applicator makes applying it a cinch! and once it has dried, it doesn't budge.



So those are my favourites so far!! I'm looking forward to trying their Foundations and Powders in the coming weeks as I've heard great things about them Stateside.

The Coverall Foundation and Powder range is meant to be way better than previous Wet 'n' Wild base make-up offerings. I'll have to put it to the test!








There's a massive range of nail varnishes most for only €2.99 with the glitter varnishes just an extra euro, and the quality is good. 









They have a wide range of lip products in various finishes, including the famous Megalast lipsticks which are just as good as many expensive ranges. They seem to contain a stain which holds the colour for a long time after it's applied, and retail at only €2.99. 

 Wet 'n' Wild have a selection of good quality mascaras ranging from €2.99 up to €5.49 in price. The Mega Protein Mascara at €2.99 seems to be a favourite with American beauty gurus so this will def be on my shopping list next time!

Watch this space as I'll review more of their products in the near future. ;)

GIVEAWAY TIME!!! 
To enter the draw to win one of two Wet 'n' Wild eyeshadow palettes, simply share, like and comment on the link to the Giveaway on my Business Page on Facebook right here! https://www.facebook.com/selinagmakeupartist?ref=hl

So have you tried any of these out and what are your favourites? Have you had good/bad experiences with Wet 'n' Wild so far? Please leave any questions or comments below, and thank you for visiting my blog  x x x
Selina x

Selina G Make-Up Artist
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www.selinagmakeupartist.com 

Brows! Brows Brows!

Make-Up & Tools for Perfect Brows

Brows, as we keep hearing 'frame the face'. But what does this mean exactly? Well a lot of make-up techniques serve to draw attention to the centre of the face, and shade/diminish the peripheral of the face. This makes your face appear slimmer and your eyes appear larger! And this is exactly what filling your brows can do for your face.
Having fuller brows is a very youthful feature because, as we grow older, and after years of plucking, our brows become sparser, lighter in colour and unruly.

Brow Colour?

Regarding colour, matching the darkest shade of your own hair colour is usually a good guide and match for your brows. With wax products, go a shade or two lighter than this. Avoid using brow products with red undertones. A charcoal brown suits EVERYONE! Just use lightly if you're blonde. 
Never use black, even if you have black hair.
The arch and the tail of the brow are usually the most defined, and the inner brow is lighter and softer, so be sure to brush this part a little extra to give a natural look to the brow.

What you will Need

• A Wax product e.g. A Brow Pencil e.g. Catrice Brow Styler Pencil Brow-n-eyed Peas €2.99 in Penneys; MAC Eye Brows Pencil €17.50 Brown Thomas
• A matte eyeshadow or brow powder (same thing) It MUST be Matte (i.e. no shimmer)
• A small, angled brush and a brow comb or spool (see pic below) or just wash an old mascara wand.

NOTE: You can buy a brow kit with most of these above items in it, and in various colour shades. Examples: Benefit Brow Zings €34; elf Studio Eyebrow Kit £3.75; HD Brows Brow Palette £19.96; Catrice Eye Brow Set €4.49

How to Fill Brows

Watch my Video Tutorial, Click below...

NB For a natural look use either the brow pencil OR the eyeshadow/brow powder. For a more fuller, dramatic brow use both.

1. Using a pen or make-up brush handle, map out where your brow should A begin, B arch and C end.
   
   
   
2. Using a sharp brow-pencil or other wax product, fill the brow using short, straight strokes from the inner corner to the arch. Adjust the angle outwards and downwards slightly, and continue from the arch to the brow end, tapering to a thin end.
3. Brush your brows through with a spool or brow comb. The more you brush, the softer and more natural the brow looks.
4. Repeat the above steps with the powder and angled brush for a more dramatic, fuller brow. Brush your brows through again with a spool or brow comb.

OR

1. Alternatively, for a natural, soft look, use powder only and small, angled brush. 
2. Begin by outlining the brow, starting along the lower brow line.
3. Fill the brow using short, straight strokes from the inner corner to the arch. Adjusting the angle outwards and downwards slightly, continue from the arch to the brow end, tapering to a thin end.
4. Brush your brows through again with a spool or brow comb

Tips and Techniques

• To further accentuate the brow, apply a highlighter just beneath the brow. You can use a light, beige eyeshadow, and simply apply from beneath the arch towards the tip of the brow.
• To sharpen the structure of the brow or to clean-up above and around the brow, use concealer on a small, flat concealer brush. Apply above the brow area and along any edges that need sharpening.
• A wider space between your brows can make your nose appear wider! Don't overdo the waxing or plucking and measure the area where your brows should begin.
• Filling in your brows may appear drastic and scary at first so if you're a newbie, start off light and brush it through well. 
• More defined, dramatic eyebrows are necessary for a more dramatic eye-makeup look.
• Tame unruly brows with a clear or coloured brow gel.
• A brow mascara is a handy alternative as it colours and shapes the brow.

So grab your make-up bag and give this a try! I hope this helps and if you have any questions or comments, please do so below ;) Show me some Like-love if you want to see more posts like this and don't forget to subscribe! ;)  Thank you!! x

Selina G Make-Up Artist 

Cara Delevingne - Model Famous for her full, dark Brows. Too much?

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Selina G Make-up Artist