Red Alert! Urban Decay OG Naked Palette Discontinued!

I started browsing over my twitter feed early afternoon and discovered that Urban Decay is discontinuing their Naked 1 eyeshadow palette.  As beauty aficionados know, the Naked 1 palette was and is a huge seller for Urban Decay and really put them on the map for all in one eyeshadow palettes.  From creamy transition shades, to warm and cool deep browns, and light capturing metallics, the Naked palette had it all for go to, work friendly eye looks and mesmerizing night makeup.  I have to wondering what is Urban Decay's marketing strategy to discontinue a tried and true favorite palette of beauty lovers worldwide.  My best guesses are that the Urban Decay is hoping to ramp up sales of its other eye palettes (such as Backtalk that was largely panned), a new Naked palette with similar colors but a revamped eyeshadow formula, or a different eyeshadow palette line.  Whatever the reason, Urban Decay seems to be taking a huge risk. 

If you want to purchase a backup or get the Naked Palette for the first time, it is on sale for $27 (orig. $54) at the Urban Decay site.  Urban Decay insiders (register for an account) will receive free shipping.

Save Some Coin on Alissa Ashley's ColourPop Favorites

ColourPop has paired up with Alissa Ashley to save customers some money on beauty products.  Get 20% off of Alissa Ashley's ColourPop favorites!!!  Pick up a new palette, lipstick, highlighter, concealer, eyeshadow, etc..  Beauty Trove thinks the most savings are with Double Entendre and I think I love you palettes  (savings of $3.20 each).  Use code ALISSA20 to save 20% at checkout.

Beauty Trove's Top 5 for June 2018

Summer is in full swing!  I have been loving the warm weather and switching up my makeup to fun, bright and vibrant colors.  Even with some of the days being rainy, my cosmetics are popping and my eye looks have definitely brought some sunshine.  How has your summer been?  Let me know what you have been loving in beauty for the month of June.  If you want to know what cosmetics I have gravitated towards this June, please check out below.

1.  Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00).  I purchased this palette using a $25.00 off coupon at Sephora.  Even if I didn't have the coupon, I still would buy this, which says a lot.  The colors are inspired by the desert sunset.  The shadows are really soft, easy to blend, and quite stunning.  My favorite shades are the purples.  I'm looking forward to playing around more with this palette in the summer. 

2.  Dose of Colors Sassy Siennas Eyeshadow Palette ($32.00).  This June I have focused on playing around with my current eyeshadow collections.  I really have loved using this palette along with the product below.  I love warm eyeshadow colors and this palette delivers are warm tones that are great for the summer.  The eyeshadows do blend easily and are highly pigmented.  I do wish they would have placed in a highlight eyeshadow.  However, I have enough single color eyeshadows that I could easily pull out for a terrific look.  If you don't have any other warm toned eyeshadow palettes, I would highly suggest picking this one up and it pairs nicely with some single metallic shades you may already have in your collection.

3.  Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Bronzed Bell ($24.00).  I have a couple of Stila's glitter and glow eyeshadows.  By far my favorite is Bronzed Bell.  It is a nice complement to the Huda Beauty Desert Dusk and Dose of Colors Sassy Siennas palettes.  It applies beautifully with no skips.  I have not experienced any glitter fallout...  It is really quite stunning in the sunlight. I would pick this up when Stila is offering 20% off sale.  Worth checking out.

4.  ColorPop Supershock Shadow in Birthday Wish ($5.00).  If you want a metallic pop, but don't want to commit to the $24.00 for one of the Stila's liquid eyeshadows.  I would suggest taking a look at Birthday Wish by ColorPop.  This also pairs nicely with the Huda and Sassy Siennas palettes.  My favorite way to apply this is by pressing the color into my eyelid with my ring finger.  The shade is a beautiful gold with tons of glitter packed in.  I have picked up two extra to keep in stock in my collection.  

5.  AOA Studio Wonder Baked Highligher in Cream Puff ($1.00).  This is a total bargain!  AOA studio is part of the Shop Miss A website that advertises makeup for $1.00.  I have been wearing this Cream Puff highlighter for all of June and am still wearing it this July.  It is a gorgeous, natural looking highlight.  This is a fantastic higlighter to use when you have more of a dramatic eye look.  It is similar to the highlighter made by Essence (the original one).  I have received tons of compliments about this highlighter shade.   This product is truly magic in a compact.  I am looking forward to testing out more makeup by Shop Miss A.  

Fireworks Galore! The Best in Beauty 4th of July Sales!

Wow it sure is hot out there this 4th of July!  Luckily the beauty and makeup sales are just as sizzling.  Beauty Trove has scored the best beauty sales, check out below to add more to your cosmetics collection.

1.  Jeffree Star Cosmetics- Jeffree is having an awesome 4th of July sale.  Get 30% off most of his cosmetics line (2018 Summer Collection and Blood Sugar Palette Excluded) and merchandise.  I know I am planning on picking up a black star mirror, ice cold skin frost, and his famous velour liquid lipsticks and lip scrubs.  Really and truly a glorious sale.  If you want to receive free shipping for purchases of $35 or more, be sure to check out Jeffree's other retailer, Beautylish.

2.  Kylie Cosmetics-  Kylie is likewise offering a fantastic 4th sale.  40% off her trend setting kylighters, blushes, lip liners, all liners, matte and velvet liquid lipsticks. If you have ever wanted to try out some of Kylie's cosmetics, now is the time.  Get shopping before the sale ends!

3.  Nyx Cosmetics- Not to be outdone.  Get your Nyx fix with this 25% off of everything sale.  Stock up on their HD powders, mascara, single eyeshadows...and treat yourself to one of their ultimate eyeshadow palettes!

4.  Tarte Cosmetics- Tarte has extended their up to 70% off of sale items.  Pick up the limited edition Rainforest of the Sea vol. II eyeshadow palette, limited edition color splash lipsticks, blush, spellbound highlighter, and much more.  I am planning on purchasing their mermaid brush set (orig. $42, sale $21).  Hurry, the sale ends tonight!

5.  BH Cosmetics- BH is having a limited sale on select items up to 47% off.  The biggest bang for your buck are the bundles.  I like the Zodiac Haul, which has the Zodiac palette and makeup brushes set for $34.00.  

6.   Beauty Bakerie- Beauty Bakerie is having a great sale on their lip whips for $15 each (orig. $20).  Use promo code HAPPY4TH at checkout.  

Are you planning on picking up any beauty items this 4th?  Comment below and let us know which products you will be stocking up on!

Celebrate the 4th with this Festive Sale!

Get ready for the best 4th of July!  Bdellium tools is having a fantastic sale sitewide. Get your makeup brushes, brush soap, and ..... for 25% off June 30 - July 4, 2018.  Use code LIGHTTHESKY at checkout.  Beauty Trove loves Bdellium tools brush cleanser in citrus lemon ($20, sale  $15).  The brush cleanser is made with cruelty-free ingredients and has a brush scrubber on the lid.  It gets out the most stubborn of makeup stains even on beauty blenders and sponges!  This sale is definitely worth checking out.

Calling all Tartelets ...save up to 50% on Tarte

Hautelook is having a fantastic sale on Tarte products.  Now is your chance to save up to 50% on the most coveted of Tarte's makeup.  I suggest picking up Tarte's Original Clay Play Face Shaping Palette (sale $24.97, orig. $46) before it sells out. 

Beauty Trove's Top 5 for February

Hi Everyone!  Sorry I have been gone for a hot minute.  Things have been somewhat hectic at work and I have been playing catch up for the last couple of weeks.  I will be updating Beauty Trove with new sales, hauls, and favorites.  For now, I will start with letting you all know what my favorites have been for February.

1. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Matte and Poreless ($7.29).  For the past few months, I have been trying on drug store foundations.  And I have to say that the drug store lines are stepping up their game.  During February I wore Maybelline's Fit Me Matte and Poreless Foundation nonstop.  I

just love this foundation for a demi-matte and flawless finish.  I find that I can wear this foundation for up to 8 hours with minimal breakup.  The Fit Me line can be built up for medium coverage.  I also like that the foundation is not too heavy.  If you have not tried the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation, you should definitely stop by your drug store or Ulta and check it out.

2.  Maybelline Fit Me Loose Powder ($5.89).  I have paired the Fit Me Foundation with the Fit Me Loose Powder during Feburary.  The hype over this powder is real.  The powder is finely milled and applies beautifully over skin.  The powder creates an airbrush appearance and sets makeup nicely.  I think this may be my favorite drug store setting powder.  And at 5.89, it is worth every penny. 

3.  Coloured Raine Cheers to the Beauty (orig. $50, sale $40).  I bought this palette at the original price during the winter holidays.  I came across this on the colored raine site and thought it looked absolutely gorgeous.  In person, it is just as beautiful and does not disappoint.  The eyeshadows are hyper pigmented, buttery, and apply smoothly.  It is almost effortless to blend the colors out on the eyelid.  I especially love using this palette for evening parties.  I would highly suggest picking this eyeshadow palette up even if it was not on sale.

4.  MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Double Gleam ($34).  MAC highlighters especially the one in double gleam is a classic for a reason.  Double gleam is a smooth, light gold-silver highlighter that melts flawlessly into the cheekbones and other high points on the face.  This highlighter is not for the faint of heart.  It truly is for those who want a highlight that will outshine Apollo himself.  I am so

glad I have finally picked up this MAC highlighter. 

5.  ColourPop NKLA x Laura Lee Super Shock Eyeshadow Quad ($18).  Colourpop has paired with cosmetics influencer/youtuber, Laura Lee and No Kill LA for this lovely super shock eyeshadow quad.  The quad features 2 metallic/glitter and 2 matte super shock shadows in the warm tone shade family.  I could not be happier with this purchase.  The glitter shades are to die for.  I love wearing them alone and on top of a regular eyeshadow for an extra pop of shimmer.  The matte shades are super creamy and blend out nicely.  I am planning on picking up another quad as a backup.  Most importantly, the proceeds from the eyeshadow quad go directly to No Kill LA, a no kill shelter group for stray pets.  Help support NKLA while looking bomb by picking up the Laura Lee x NKLA eyeshadow quad.

Hot Deal on UD Shape Shifter!

Happy Saturday!  Beauty Trove has uncovered a red hot deal on Urban Decay's Naked Skin Shapeshifter palette.  The UD palette is a contour palette that has contour, bronzer, blush and highlight in both powder and cream forms.  Ordinarily the palette will run you $45.00, but Ulta is selling it for $22.50...50% off!  The palette comes in two shades light/medium and medium/dark.  This is an awesome deal for anyone looking for a new contour set that is travel friendly and versatile.  Pick yours up today!

Time for a Major Haul- Urban Decay Sale!

Urban Decay is having a 25% off sale March 1-2, 2018 for their Friends and Fanatics Event.  Now is your time to stock up on your must haves like the UD All Nighter Setting Spray (orig. $32; sale $24).  Or splurge and finally get that Naked 1 palette (org. $54; sale $40.50).  Use code UDFANATICS18 at checkout to get 25% off your purchase.

Restock on ColourPop Lux Lipsticks

If you missed out on the crazy awesome ColourPop Lux Lipsticks, never fear!  ColourPop will be restocking all shades tomorrow (02/08/2018) at 10 AM PST.  The lux lipstick line features 25 gorgeous shades ranging from nudes, pinks, berries and for the bold purple, green, and black.  The lipsticks come in a very high end feeling case and has a stamped star design.  Each lipstick costs $7.  Orders over $30 ship free domestic, international ships free if over $50.

Need some light in your life, get a highlighter palette for 50% offf

Beauty Trove has scoured the internet for a great deal on a highlighter palette.  If you are looking to change up your makeup game, look no further.  Sephora has a sale on the Cover FX The Perfect Light Highlightening Palette for $21 (orig. $42.00), a 50% off deal!  The highlighter palette has 4 highlights (2 creams and 2 powders) and comes in light-medium and medium-dark shades.  These are simply gorgeous shades that will be great for you and for a gift to a loved one.  You don't want to wait on this as the palette will surely sell out fast! 

Beauty Trove's Top 5 for January 2018!

We are officially done with the first month of 2018!  I don't know about you but the start of 2018 feels a lot like 2017 did.  I seriously think I need to stop watching the news during the weekend and just catch up on Saturday.  Luckily, the makeup I have been trying out and loving this month has giving me a bright spot during the month.  If you want to know what I have been loving in cosmetics and beauty this January, keep reading.

1.  The Lorac Mega Pro 4 Palette ($59.00).  I picked this one up from Ulta on sale based off of a review by EmilyNoel83.  I am so happy with this purchase!  I love Lorac shadows and the Pro 4 did not disappoint.  This is a really fun palette with some truly unique shades.  I really love the FairyTale, Lotus, Unicorn and Steel Wool shades, they are simply some of the best metallics on the market.  All the shadows blend out like a dream.  I will be using this palette again in April.  It has a spring vibe about it. 

2.  Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Collection in Comfort Zone ($2.49).  This palette is simply icon.  The formula is extremely buttery and I wasn't expecting such a high quality given the price tag.  I love the greens and the dark neutrals.  The palette is currently on sale on the Wet n Wild website since its new formulation.  I would pick this one up while you still can.

3.  Elf Cosmetics Flawless Finishing Foundation ($6.00).  Elf has stepped up its game with this foundation!  I use a beauty blender with this foundation and it gives me the perfect look.  I look airbrushed and flawless.  This is also a great foundation for the winter since it is hydrating.  I think this would also work for those with combination skin but may not be appropriate if you are more oily.  This is definitely worth checking out and you can't beat the price.  The packaging is really good as well.  I love the glass bottle with the pump dispenser, it feels very high end. 

4.  J. Cat Beauty You Glow Girl Baked Highlighter in Bella Rosa ($8.99).  What a beautiful highlighter!  This highlighter blends easily on the highest points of your face and this shade in particular gives you the most beautiful pink glow.  I really love this highlighter and will be picking up more.  J. Cat Beauty has three new shades in and I can't wait to own them all.  This will be a great highlighter for February and in the spring.

5.  Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm in Elusive ($5.99).  I hate having dry lips during the winter and have been using hydrating lip products throughout January.  One of my favorites is the Revlon ColourBurst Matt Balm in Elusive.  This formula is extremely hydrating, plumping, and cooling.  There is quite the shade range and I hope that Revlon will start creating some new colors.  Elusive is a pretty true pink.  This shade is a nice complement with the J. Cat highlighter and Lorac Pro 4 palette.  

Wow ColourPop Lux Lipsticks Just Launched!

Take a coffee break and check out ColourPop's newest addition...Lux Lipsticks.  The Lux lipsticks feature 24 creamy and delicious shades for every occasion.  And the best part, they are only $7 each and the packaging is absolutely gorgeous.  Check out the star pattern!  These are sure to sell out fast so pick up your favorite colors soon!

Less than 12 hours left for BH Cosmetics Sale!

If you have been in a makeup rut lately, you definitely need to visit the BH Cosmetics site for inspiration.  They are having a fabulous 30% off sale on eye, lips, and face products and brushes.  Some of the standouts from the sale are the Deluxe Carli Bybel Eyeshadow and Highlight palette (sale $15.75, orig. $22.50), Spotlight Highlight palette (sale $11.89, orig. $16.99), and Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale Enhancing Lip Gloss (sale $2.50, orig. $5.99).  BH Cosmetics offers free shipping with $50 purchase for shipping in the U.S..

Beauty Trove's Top 5 for December 2017!

Happy New Year Everyone!  This has been a thoroughly tough year and I am glad to be in 2018.  It feels great that we can start to shed the events of 2017.  To celebrate, here are my top picks in cosmetics and beauty for December 2017.  Let me know what your favorites for December are!

1.  Lorac Pro Palette ($44.00).  I am so glad I bought this eyeshadow palette.  I know I am late to the game but this is an iconic palette for a reason.  The colors are separated out into two rows, one for shimmers and one for mattes.  I like the categorization.  It makes it easy to create a fast eye look when I need to be rushing out the door.  The eyeshadows are gorgeous and really creamy.  They blend extremely easy.  I can't wait to purchase more eyeshadows from Lorac.  I do wish they would do a special restock of the Lorac Mega Pro 2 so that I could add this to my collection.  A girl can dream!

2.  Too Faced Peaches and Cream Comfort Matte Foundation ($36.00).  Okay this is your warning.  I am going to be featuring a lot from the Too Faced Peaches and Cream collection for my favorites.  I have to admire a good matte foundation.  I love wearing a matte foundation in the winter and this one does not disappoint.  The coverage is amazing and I can wear it throughout the day without any touch ups.  It smells like peaches too!

3.  Too Faced Peaches and Cream Peach Perfecting Mattifying Setting Powder ($32.00).  There is a reason why places like Sephora can never keep this setting powder in stock.  This is one of the finest milled powders I have ever use, absolutely soft.  It smells fantastic.  The powder really does keep you matte throughout the day.  Also, I really love the container.  It has a snap on lid that makes it easy to dispense and store your powder.  This pairs amazingly with the comfort matte foundation.  A fantastic pair!

4.  Too Faced Peaches and Cream Just Peach Velvet Matte Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00).  Wow, just, wow!  If you are looking to pick up something from the Peaches and Cream collection, look no further.  This is a great matte palette for lovers of warm toned eyeshadows.  You can get a lot of neutral, peach and berry looks with this eyeshadow palette.  I think this palette would especially be great for February.  The shadows blend really well and there is little to no fallout.  Definitely worth checking out next time you are at Sephora.

5.  Lottie London Only Got It Covered Sponge Applicator Concealer ($5.49).  I love drug-store makeup finds.  Lottie London is a relatively new brand to Ulta and has some absolutely lovely cosmetics.  I have been using the concealer nonstop for December and now January.  The coverage is excellent and really covers my dark under eye circle.  I also use this for extra coverage on my nose and chin.  The concealer blends out easy and is perfect when you set with powder.  Trust me this concealer is going to be a mainstay in my everyday makeup drawer.