ShannonLeiMUA

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Gel eyeliner’s are relatively new on the beauty scene but they have quickly become a favourite by makeup lovers world wide and there is no surprise why; unlike pencils and shadows which are prone to smudging and unlike liquid which can run everywhere gel eyeliner’s are unique. It can feel like there are hundreds, thousands even of different gel eyeliners out there so it can be difficult to know which one is best, previously you had to pay top dollar for gel eyeliners but now affordable drugstore brands are jumping on the bandwagon; even brands such as Essence.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t blatantly disappointed when I’d seen an advertising campaign for a gel eyeliner where it looked super creamy and light as air, because most of the time I’d purchase the product to try and it would be dry or more like a thick cream, it was becoming to seem impossible to find a gel eyeliner which was well actually a gel.

That’s why when I tried this Essence gel eyeliner I was more impressed then I think I ever had been. Not hundreds of fancy claims and campaigns just a simple gel eyeliner labeled as ‘high precision and waterproof’. Previously I was beginning to think that I’d only ever love my Stila Smudge pots when it came to gel eyeliners but I was wrong and this Essence gel eyeliner has certainly pleased me.

Unlike other gel eyeliner’s this product really is a gel, it’s super creamy and has a smooth air whipped formula which glides over the skin with ease rather then tugging on the skin like how most so called gel eyeliners do. The formula isn’t thick or clumpy and you only need the smallest amount of product to achieve your desired result.

I can say with comfort that one of the most common issues people have with eyeliners in general is smudging and not being waterproof despite the brands claims, it’s probably the most common question that I receive out of all but to be perfectly honest I wasn’t expecting this product to be anywhere near waterproof but geez was I wrong! This product has got to be the longest lasting gel eyeliner I have tried. Once dry this gel eyeliner stays put, and I mean STAYS put I feel like I could shower with this product on and it still wouldn’t budge! It withstands smudging super well even on my oily eyelids so when I’m rocking a cat eye I don’t need to clean out my crease every few hours.

With this gel eyeliner it really is easy to control the amount of product you would like from precision to rocker chic this gel eyeliner is great for both looks. I love a good cat eye just as much as the next person and if I had it my way I’d probably be sporting one everyday and this gel eyeliner makes it so easy to achieve a precise clean cat eye while also been fantastic for a natural thin everyday eyeliner look or a smokey eye.

I feel it really is worth mentioning the pigmentation factor with these gel eyeliners; they are super pigmented so what you see is what you get rather then a very sheer wash of colour these gel eyeliner’s have extreme pigmentation

With most gel eyeliners I have a problem where I purchase them and several weeks later they dry out and become difficult to use but this gel eyeliner has maintained it’s freshness for good period of time (tip: try storing your gel eyeliner’s upside down to prevent them drying out!)

Last but not least I couldn’t go without mentioning the affordability, with all the great points in this gel eyeliner you’d probably think it would cost a fortune but not at all. This gel eyeliner is possibly the most affordable on the market and at $3 to $5 for the high quality who can complain?

My only complaint is I wish there were a broader range of colours to choose from!

With Essence Gel Eyeliner; what you see is what you get.

Yes yes yes! Exactly why it’s my favorite gel liner! ^_^

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Two brands: Revlon & Urban Decay

Revlon ColorStay Creme Gel Eyeliner

Packaging is unique. Comes with a brush that I don’t really care to use, but it works. The opening of the jar w/ the product inside is really small compared to a normal one. I’d say the size of a dime. For staying power, this lasts a long time. Pigmentation isn’t too great though; I find you have to really build it up and one swipe isn’t enough. It’s nice and creamy which I like; not too drying either. I’d rather stick to my Wet N Wild creme liner for less than half the price of this.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

My favorite lip glosses of all time. Pigmentation, color selection, texture, packaging and staying power are all on point. Nothing bad to say about them :) My top favorites are Coral Reef, Nude Lustre, and Pink Pop.

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion

Absolutely love this liquid eyeliner. It’s by far the most pigmented black liquid eyeliner I own. It’s waterproof; I’ve worn this while crying and it didn’t budge. The only thing I’m not really fond of is the tiny brush. It’s probably as thin as like seven strands of hair. Takes a while to build product on your lid because of that, but otherwise this is a great product and worth its price.

Urban Decay eyeshadow in YDK

YDK is one of my all time favorite eyeshadow shades in general. You can find it in the Naked 2 palette and can also buy it as an individual shadow. All of UD’s shadows in general are excellent. But this particular shade is just absolutely gorgeous and stands out so much to me. I’d describe it as a rose gold taupe.

thescienceofchic:

This pencil is something that I haven’t really seen… it’s a glossy black eyeliner. I thought that it was kind of a cool product idea so I picked it up.

The thin line in the swatch is just one pass and the thick one is several to emphasize the glossy finish. 

I like the idea of this eyeliner, the unusual finish, and I like that it is so pigmented, but I’m going to shoot straight with you: the formula needs a lot of improvement! 

This liner glides on pretty easily leaving a pretty decent trail of glossy black behind it, but I did notice that it was a bit of a pain to use on the lower lash line since the liner was geting caught up in my lower lashes (in fact this liner proved to be a real hassle on the lower lashes, but I’ll get into that later). The pigmentation is fantastic so hooray for that! 

As for the staying power on this… it’s pretty tricky. I didn’t notice any fading at all, however (due to the slick formula which causes the finish) this is definitely one of those migrating eyeliners so use on the lower lash line isn’t a great idea (although it is safe on the top). Another fault this liner has because of the formula is the fact that it doesn’t ever set so if you touch or rub the liner it will smudge like none other! That being said, it does make an excellent smudging liner, but I recommend staying away from the lower lash line on that one as well. 

Oh, one other thing that is just me being a nit picker more than anything: I don’t like pencil eyeliners because you lose a lot of product sharpening them.

Price: $1.49

Size: 0.03oz

Where to buy: ULTA, Fred Meyer, Shoppers Drug Mart

Color:

• Deep glossy black

Pros:

• Great pigmentation
• Fun, glossy finish
• Smooth application (with the exception of the lower lash line)
• Doesn’t fade

Cons:

• Never sets
• Smudges if rubbed
• Melts on the lower lash line
• Application gets messy on the lower lash line

This is a really cool, pigmented, cheap liner with a unique and interesting finish… but only as long as you don’t touch it or apply it to your lower lash line which to me really drags down the rating. I really like this liner… well, I really like the concept, but the formula needs a lot of work. 

Overall Rating: 5.5/10

thescienceofchic:

I only have 2 out of the 3 new Color Icon bronzers Wet n Wild has recently released and let me tell you that I am DYING to get my paws on the third (Ticket To Brazil)!

Reserve Your Cabana (I wouldn’t really consider this a bronzer… it’s more of a skin toned illuminzer for medium skin tones)

Bikini Contest

Where do I start with these… how about: They’re AMAZING!? Wet n Wild never ceases to amaze me with their cheap and fantastic items. First off, the texture on these is so luxurious. They are so ridiculously smooth and finely milled that I was surprised when I first swatched them. The color payoff is so rich and gorgeous with these! They’re not so much shimmery as they are radiant and glowing. Although they do create some fallout in the pan, that doesn’t transfer to the face and I noticed no powdery appearance (this formula is so awesome). This product also has SPF 15 in it, so hooray for skin protection (just remember to wear a moisturizer with SPF as well). Both shades look very natural (meaning no weird orange tone) and blend easily. 

The only gripe I have here is the usual packaging flaw. The pans are huge (which is awesome, mind you, since you’re getting a decent amount of product), but the packaging has a little extra bulk that I think they could have done without. Due to the bumped out lid and the large pan this isn’t the most travel friendly bronzer. 

Price: $3.99

Size: 0.46 oz

Where to buy: I’ve only seen them at Wal Marts and Walgreens so far but they might pop up in other drugstores

Colors:

• Reserve Your Cabana: A light shimmery gold
• Bikini Contest: A warm shimmery cocoa 

Pros:

• EXCELLENT formula
• Doesn’t look unnatural
• Doesn’t look powdery
• Easily blended
• Great color payoff
• Glowy, not glittery

Cons:

• Bulky packaging
• Reserve Your Cabana can settle in to fine lines

I NEED the third one! I’m totally sold on these. Two thumbs WAY WAY up!

Overall Rating: 10/10

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Maybelline Fit Me Blushes

As much as I am in love the majority of other Maybelline products, dear Lord these blushes are just horrible. I have only tried one and don’t plan on ever buying any more of these. Based on watching and reading a ton of reviews of other colors they all seem to give off the same pigmentation and quality (which it has none of).

Don’t be fooled by how pigmented they look. It’s a gimmick. The texture of these is so hard that make it impossible to pick up any product so you literally have to almost scrape off a ton of color to get it to even show up as a blush on your skin… but that itself doesn’t even work! It’s horrible. No pigmentation whatsoever. The medium colors don’t even work for medium skin.. and although I’m pretty tan (NC40) the ones meant for my skin tone didn’t even show up at all. Unless you’re extremely pale skinned I’d say you’d be better off buying their Dream Mousse blushes instead (or any other drugstore blush, really).

Wet N Wild Eye Makeup Remover

Worst eye makeup remover ever. The only reason why I bought this was because it was cheap and I love almost all of Wet N Wild’s products so I wanted to give this a shot. I should have read the reviews on this first. Yeah… don’t buy it. It stings my eyes like crazy and smells like polish remover. Not gentle at all. It couldn’t even take off waterproof mascara. Thank God it was dirt cheap.

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