Do you want me to give you the answer right now? Ok. Yes, you should. You should buy them all. haha Except maybe you don’t need them all. So let me share which palettes I’ve tried and why I love them so much.

I had been hearing great things about Juvia’s Place Eyeshadow palettes, so I purchased the Warrior Palette last November and after using it for one wedding, I immediately purchased three more online at Ulta.com.

The quality of these shadows is amazing.; some of the best eyeshadows I’ve ever used. The mattes blend so easily and evenly, the metallics give a beautiful even sheen. The pigment is unreal! On top of all of this, I still can’t believe the price of these shadows. You get so much product for such an affordable price.

So which palette is right for you?

The Warrior ($20):

This palette is perfect for someone who likes neutrals. If you’re a makeup artist, this one is a must have. It’s perfect for bridal looks. It has your necessary three matte shades, gold, bronze, champagne, rose gold, and copper. If you use a lot of these shades and wear makeup often, it’s a great option.

The Nubian ($20):

This palette is perfect for a beginner or someone who is looking for a first or second makeup palette. It has your warmer every day basic shadows; some matte and some shimmer. If you’re someone who does a lot of one or two eyeshadow looks and likes to keep it simple, I think this one would be the best choice for you. It’s also the smallest and easiest to travel with!

The Nubian 2 ($20):

This palette is where things get a little more fun. If you already have eyeshadow palettes which your basic shades, this would be a great addition. There’s a great rust shade, warm gold, olive green, royal blue, deep purple and more! If you’re looking for some colors to add to your collection that are a little deeper and jewel toned, this would be a great purchase!

The Saharan ($20):

Where are all of my warm eyeshadow color lovers? This palette is necessary for someone who loves the rusty red, burnt orange, pinks, etc. I personally love this color palette and have had so much fun creating looks that are a little more unique.

Have you tried any Juvia’s Place palettes before? They have many more and I’m excited to expand my collection!

Have a beautiful weekend,

Andrea

Similarly to the previous Skincare Nerd’s Gift Guide, I wanted to share some makeup products that any makeup lover would be happy to receive. I can tell you that I would be happy to get anything on this list, so whether you have a sister, girlfriend, daughter, or maybe even you need ideas for what you want to ask for, READ ON!

Juvia’s Place Eyeshadow Palettes:
I’m putting these palettes first on the list for a few reasons. First, the price is unreal. Most of their palettes are around $20 and the quality of the shadows I’ve tried is crazy! They made the list because they are newer to the scene, and I don’t think most makeup lovers will have collected them yet. The pigmentation is amazing and I think any makeup lover would be so excited to unwrap one this year and add it to their collection. My favorite is the Warrior Palette that I got at Ulta for $20.
Brush Cleaning Matte and Brush Cleanser:
Cleaning your brushes is the least fun part of doing your makeup, but it simply has to be done for healthy skin. Getting a makeup lover a tool to make the process quicker and easier would be amazing! I love this one from Real Techniques because it has a strap that my fingers slide through so it fits right onto the palm of my hand and stays put. It’s really inexpensive and works well! To make it a complete gift, add on a brush cleaner and you’re good to go. My favorite deep cleaning brush cleaner is this bar soap from Dr. Bronner’s. It cleanses my brushes and conditions them to feel so soft!
Makeup Lesson:
If you know someone who is new to makeup or recently has been getting into it, I highly recommend booking them a makeup lesson with a professional makeup artist. It’s a great way for them to learn new techniques and can be extremely individualized depending on the person! If you are local to the Central Michigan area and would like to gift a makeup lesson with me to someone you love, feel free to email me and we can talk details! I also sell gift cards at the bottom of every page of my website (so scroll down)! 1 hour makeup lessons are $65 with me and I would love to spend time teaching you or someone you love.
Makeup Mirror or Vanity:
A new mirror to look into while doing their makeup is a great makeup lover gift idea! I personally have one really similar to this one from Conair that was given to me as a gift YEARS ago. I love it because I can take it around my house and do my makeup in any location near a plug, because you guessed it…it also has a light! It’s double sided, one side being more magnified than the other and has lights on both sides.
Beauty Blender:
It’s no secret that beauty blenders are awesome, but they can be a little pricey. Getting one as a stocking stuffer or an add-on to a gift would make any makeup junkie happy. It’s kind of like getting them the really expensive nice socks that they don’t like buying themselves; but we all need socks right?
Generation G Lipstick:
I’m obsessed with these. My newest favorite everyday lip product is one of these Glossier Generation G Lipsticks in the shade ‘Cake’. If you have a light to medium skin tone, you can wear it with no makeup and look instantly more put together, or it will compliment whatever makeup look you have on. They give you the perfect lip stain look that I talk about loving all the time! I guarantee that whoever you buy it for, it will live in their purse as a go to product. If you have never shopped with Glossier before, you can click this link to get 10% off your first order!
Makeup Brushes:
Can a makeup lover ever really have too many brushes? The answer is no, but I think you already knew that. I personally love the Real Techniques brushes and I’ve given them as gifts many times. I especially love their sets for gift giving because you can give more while keeping it budget friendly. The Sculpting set, Enhanced Eyes set, and the Flawless Face set would all be great options. I also really love this Setting brush and have three just in my makeup kit because it can be used in so many ways!
Ulta/Sephora/Target GC:
Similar to yesterday’s Skincare Nerd’s Gift Guide, I guarantee that if you are giving a gift card to a makeup lover, they have a list of products they are dying to try but don’t want to spend the money on yet. Your money will be very gratefully received so they can try something new! You can always give gift cards with the intention of purchasing a particular type of product (like a new palette or foundation) but allowing them the ability to go in and see products and decide for themselves. I find that this takes away a little of the impersonal-ness that some people fear when gifting someone a gift card. If you tell them the intentions, the thought will not go unnoticed.

I hope this gift guide brought you some ideas for this holiday season. Be sure to come back tomorrow to see my Cookbook Gift Guide and to see how I purchase my cookbooks used and on a budget!

As always, have a beautiful day,

Andrea

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