Today I decided to celebrate Tabs’ recent brush with lolcat fame by way of a cat eye look using the new Wild & Chic Best of Makeup For Ever kit ($55).
Part of Make Up For Ever’s Wild & Chic collection for the holidays, the six-piece kit comes with some of MUFE’s universally flattering bestsellers for eyes, lips and faces.
Products clockwise from the peach pot in the lower left: Aqua Cream in #13, Aqua Eyes LIner in #0L, Lab Shine in #S4, Smoky Lash Mascara, HD Microfinish Powder and HD Microperfecting Primer
Swatches from the left: Aqua Cream in #13, Aqua Eyes LIner in #0L, Lab Shine in #S4, Smoky Lash Mascara, HD Microfinish Powder and HD Microperfecting Primer
Also in this look: Becca Mineral Blush in Wild Honey on my cheeks
Talk about a perfect kit (or pretty darn close). The pieces, all of which are easy to apply and wear, do seem like they’d be universally flattering. I just wish MUFE had found room for a blush; that would have taken the whole thing to the next level. Game, set, match.
I’ve used most of the pieces in the kit before, with the exception of the HD High Definition Primer, which is totally new to me, and I’ve gotta say — I love the way it photographs! Here I’m wearing it beneath foundation and powder, and even up close I can barely see any large pores or fine lines.
SCORE!
The entire Make Up For Ever Wild & Chic Holiday 2011 collection includes…
- Wild & Chic Eye Shadow Palette — A limited edition palette with six eye shadows, and one mini Aqua Eyes #0L Liner in Black ($39; available exclusively at Sephora inside JC Penney stores)
- Wild & Chic Aqua Cream Premium Set — A luxurious limited edition set featuring 10 full-size Aqua Creams in winter shades, all housed in a reusable patterned clutch ($175; available at Sephora.com)
- Wild & Chic Best of Make Up For Ever Kit — A six-piece limited edition kit with some of MUFE’s universally flattering bestsellers for eyes, lips and faces ($55; available exclusively at Sephora stores and also online)
How about you and your makeup today? What did you wear? Tabs would like to suggest a cat eye, if you haven’t worn one lately…
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Hope you had a nice day today. I’m just sitting here eating the last of Mom’s homemade apple pie and watching Popup Video. Oh, joy… 🙂
Ly Thanh Thao says
I am using the HD Microfinish Powder and I am so addict. I love it more than MAC now 🙂
Evelyn says
I am totally loving your look in this post! I went to the Sephora VIB event tonight and saw this kit but didn’t pick it up. Might have to go back for it tomorrow, lol.
marisol says
I heart your liner. I need to work on my technique!
MUFE Smoky Lash is one of my fave mascaras.
Adrienne says
I was never very good at liner, and I often just skipped it to avoid the hassle. But lately Ive been using the Mac fluidline gel eyeliner and the Benefit slanted liner brush, and I don’t know what it is about that brush, but I can do a killer cat eye easy-peasy with very little cleaning up or having to redo anything!! I recommend the brush a lot to people because it turned me from a shaky liner girl to a quick lining pro!
Chryztyners says
the MAC Fluidline, coupled with a good eyeliner brush are also my total bets in creating perfectly lined eyes. Plus, no excessive tugging required!
Adrienne says
Oooh… Apple pie. À la mode? Today my makeup was simple. I’m at Disney world with my mom and some family, so I stuck with makeup I knew could handle the heat!
I loooove the HD powder! My only qualm is that now that it’s winter I’m getting some dryer spots, so if I apply it right away after I do my makeup it doesn’t seem to be as smooth as when I’m already a tiny bit oily. I am using a cheapie brush though, i probably need a better one?
Im definitely going to have to take a peek at the eyeshadow pallette you mentioned at sephora in JP. I haven’t tried them yet, but this girl at work uses MUFE, and her shadow always looks so buttery smooth and bright!
Nina says
Your eye make up is gorgeous Karen! Please wear it more often =)
HK says
The eye makeup looks great!
Anne says
Your skin looks amazing! Do you think it’s because of the primer or the powder, though? Because whichever one it is, it’s totally worth an investment!
peach_ says
Awesome kit! I *love* this look on you. You should wear cat eyes more often!
Karen B says
Such a cute look on you. I love Makeup Forever’s HD Concealer so I might just have to give this set a whirl (it’s nearly my birthday, maybe a subtle hint to my mum will be in order… hehe)
Makeupandbeautyjunkie says
Fab look!
mary cris says
fabulous look! i agree with the other comments you should wear that look more often! tabs would be soo jealous with those cat eyes hehe 🙂
Tiffany says
You look gorgeous! Sounds like a great kit… I love the look of cat eye liner but I fail miserably at applying. I guess I just need to keep practicing
Vonvon says
Nice make up, Karen!
I am still longing for the Aqua Cream Premium Set!
Chris25 says
You look really pretty in cat eye makeup. 🙂
Reena says
I literally love all of them! I looove make up forever! 🙂
Dana says
Your second photo is absolutely gorgeous! You’re ravishing!
Arianne says
Is it a coincidence that you crazy cat lady looks so good with cat eyes??? You are smokin’ hot, Karen!
Nina says
i am currently mighty miffed w/ MUFE since they wont releasing the smokey eye palette in the US.
y’know, the one that i have been waiting for all year. 🙁
Jasmine says
That broke my heart when i found out after waiting 🙁
Nina says
same here. 🙂
PinkGlitter says
I’m new to MUFE and I’m really liking them so far. This looks like a great kit to try a bunch of their products at once.
Joyce says
When I first tried MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara, I liked it because it lengthened my lashes better than a drugstore brand that I was using. However, when I tried Dior’s Iconic Extreme Waterproof mascara, I instantly fell in love because it volumized and lengthened my lashes like no other mascara has ever did. =)
Carmela says
I love this look on you, Karen! It feels like a modern Cleopatra! Very exotic and seductive..I died a little when I saw all the photos. I’d totally grab this set just to be able to recreate the look you did. Gorgeous! 😀
Nora says
Strong cat eyes suit you PURRfectly, Karen!
Yelena says
you look abso-freaking-lutely GORGEOUS karen! this is one of the best looks i’ve seen on you. just gorgeous!
Amanda says
This kit looks soooooooo awesome! Ahhh I want it!
Jay says
really love your look on this one Karen!!
Yelena says
karen what did u put in ur crease? looks like u put a dark color but there is none in this set. so apart from ur own blush did u use anything else outside of this set?
Karen says
Hi Yelena,
That’s the eyeliner. I smudged it in the outer corner for a slightly smokey effect.
Apart from the blush (Becca), foundation (MAC Studio Sculpt) and brows (Anastasia) everything is from the kit. 🙂
Yelena says
smart! thnx karen. you are awesome!
Jasmine says
You look gorgeous!
I know where i live the 6 e/s palette wasn’t going to be available. It broke my heart.
And i got an email saying it wasn’t going to be available in the US. anyone know anything about that?? 🙁
KAREN says
Karen! I LOVE your eyes!! I must try!!! Is it hard??
Marian says
Woo! You look very sultry and sexy with that liner! Meow!
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
This is a fantastic set–all the products are awesome! I agree, the addition of a blush–perhaps the HD gel blushes would make it Super Awesome LOL! Still a great kit and a wonderful intro to MUFE which I love!!
Vidhya says
You look absolutely gorgeous 😀 I so love this make up on you…
I really wish we got this back in India… 🙁
Harshleen says
That’s a really nice kit. You look lovely Karen…….especially in the first pic.
maguire says
you look great! i bet the hubs loved this look 😉
Iram says
I’m loving the way you done your makeup here, you look like a model! 🙂
xo
Elle says
Holy crap, you look ready for a date with Don Draper. No wonder you love cats so much (and they love you right back!!). HAWT, lady!
artemis says
wow, that’s my fav kind of make-up 😀 and it looks gorgeous on you 🙂
Nivedita says
I think this is the best eyelook ever. You know, even i wear this eye look, the dark liners on both lashlines on a regular basis and it’s almost a part of me 🙂
Stephanie says
I love the way you did your makeup! Looks like you’ve got something fancy going on.
Theresa says
OMG I am so feelin’ the heavy winged eyeliner look on you! You look hot!
Soo says
I’m not too interested in this MUFE set, but wow, I just wanted to comment on how fantastic you look! maybe I’m more used to you without as much eyeliner, but it really makes your eyes pop! the whole look makes the MUFE kit seem a lot more exciting that it originally did to me 🙂
The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog says
Great cat eye! This is a all around set – no objectionable colors, suits everyone, I’m going to keep it in mind for Xmas gifts:)
Bun Bun Makeup Tips says
oh this look is gorgeous! your eyes look ginormous!! O.O