1. Everyone has a “problem area” when it comes to their skin and face. Mine is undoubtedly under-eye dark circles. Unfortunately these things haunt those with an olive complexion…my number one defense against ’em is DermaBlend’s Cover Cream in Yellow Beige. Using Mac’s 190 Foundation Brush, I apply an upside down triangle underneath my eyes for full coverage. This stuff is truly a miracle worker!

2. bareMinerals Original Foundation in “Medium Tan” owns me – I do not hit the streets without it. Great for moderate coverage all while protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays thanks to the SPF 15 component.

3. Who would have thought that your eyebrows could affect your entire look?! Well, they sure can and the Brow Wiz from Anastasia Beverly Hills will brighten your face – giving you an effortlessly primped appearance. This hot commodity is a fabulous temporary way to create the volume and shape you’ve always wanted for your brows.

4. Long luscious lashes. Isn’t that the goal of ever beauty aficionado?! After many years and many tubes of mascara, the verdict is in. If you want to lengthen, darken, and volumize your lashes, L’Oréal’s Voluminous Butterfly Mascara in “Blackest Black” does just that, while the revolutionary brush design helps you paint those hard-to-reash corner lashes.

5. The Naked eyeshadow palette is my savior. Whether you are going for a natural look, or a dramatic one, make it all happen singlehandedly with this palette. On a regular day I depend on “Darkhorse,” “Half Baked,” and “Smog.” For best results, use All Nighter setting spray in lieu of eyeprimer before applying shadow.

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If you already own any or all of the first three Naked eyeshadow palettes, then you have probably noticed that each kit has a theme. For example, the original Naked features an assortment of bronzy hues and neutrals – the shadows I wear most often. Naked 3 on the other hand, is comprised of rosey hues and neutrals – great for a special occasion or night on the town. It appears that Naked Smoky includes a diverse color range. According to an article published by Refinery29, founder Wende Zomnir explains there are as many as 15 steps in creating a smokey eye and with this palette alone, “whether it’s a super-intense black, supermodel smoky eye, or just a little more intense than you would normally wear — the office smoky eye,” you’ll be able to “nail it.” I couldn’t have said it better myself! Not sure how to create a supermodel approved smokey eye? Not to worry – included with the palette is a set of explicit instructions to help you achieve this look. Aside from the fabulous shades, evidently the dual-sided brush was designed with smoke in mind, making blending and smudging easier than ever.

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While a number of other cosmetic companies manufacture a travel or sampler pack, most do not include all the essentials. Maybe the focus is on just eye shadows, or the lips, cheeks, and eyes. It was very smart of Urban Decay to include: eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, bronzer, lipgloss and a mirror.

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On to the “nakedness.” The whole mission of the Naked line is to satisfy a wide range of tastes and color preferences by offering consumers with palettes filled of neutral hues, that would compliment any skin tone or complexion. I think it’s safe to say that the colors were very carefully chosen for the Naked On The Run compact!

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