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Aqua Eyes by Make Up For Ever Review | Waterproof Eyeliner & Shadow In One

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Makeup for ever aqua eyesMake Up For Ever Aqua Eyes is a is a eye liner and shadow in one. It is a waterproof formula that is designed to resist fading or running.

The pencil comes in a wide range of colors, so hopefully there will be a suitable shade to match any skin tone and personality.

Ladies from Amazon had mixed comments about Aqua Eyes. Some think its a brilliant formula that stays put all day with no smudging. They also like that its waterproof.

Other users seemed to have the opposite effect with this pencil. They found that it ran after a few hours giving them dark circles under the eyes. Some ladies found it didn't go on smoothly and tugged on their skin.

I don't know about you but I'm in 2 minds about trying it and it doesn't help that it is a little over priced too!

Ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Paraffin, C11-12 Isoparaffin, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil), Ceresin, Ozokerite, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, [+/-Mica, Talc, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Tin Oxide, Silica, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77510  (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77000 (Aluminum Powder), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77400 (Bronze Powder), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77289 (Chromium Hydroxide Green).

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes retails for $18. Which is quite expensive for a pencil, but I suppose it is a 2-in-1 liner and shadow so it might be more worth it.

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Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil Review | Smudge-able, Long Wearing & Waterproof

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Laura Mercier Pencil EyelinerLaura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil have made this creamy formula especially for lining the base of the lashes and the inside of the eye lid.

The waxes and oils in the ingredients are what allow the pencil to glide effortlessly as well as making it easier to smudge if desired.

The formula is created to give a elevated pigment charge (more smudging time), this should give you more time to create the sexy smokey eye that we all love. It is available in nine different shades.

Users Conclusions

Pros

  • Lovely colors
  • Glides on nicely
  • Long wearing
  • Eye catching
  • Smudge-able
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Too smudge-able it ends up everywhere after a few hours

So there you have it Laura Mercier seems to have done a good job with this liner. Most of the comments are very positive.

Ingredients

All shades contain:Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Triethylhexanoin, Mica, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil [Ricinus Communis], Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax [Cera Carnauba], Ozokerite, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lecithin, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Black 2 (CI 77266).

Laura Mercier Kohl Eye pencil retails for a expensive $19. If it was cheaper it would be nearly perfect!

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Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner Review | Sparkly Rock Star Liquid Eyeliner

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Urban Decay Rock Star Liquid EyelinerUrban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner is a sparkly eye liner designed to make you look like a rock star. It has a thin brush, so you can paint on a very precise line. The eye liner should dry quickly, once dry it should not smudge or flake.

Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner comes in a wide range of colors so you should be able to find the perfect rock star color for you, if that's your thing?

Geeta .K from mystyle.com says it is very sparkly but looks better when applied with an eye shadow.

Alicia .G from mystyle.com says heavy metal glitter eyeliner goes on very easy but doesn't have a lot of pigment so looks better over a normal eyeliner.

Tips

When applying, only apply one coat at a time and let it dry before applying the next coat. Else it might course the first layer to smudge or come off all together.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Polyethylene Terephthalate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Acrylates Copolymer, PVP, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract (Carrot), Prunus Persica Fruit Extract (Peach), Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (Cucumber), Polyurethane 11, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Pheonoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben.

If you want to look like a rock star you can buy Urban Decay Heavy Glitter Eye Liner for $18. Which is expensive compared to a lot of other brands.

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Sephora Brand Slim Pencil Review | Long Lasting Shimmery Or Matte Eyeliner

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Sephora EyelinerSlim Pencil Eye Liner by Sephora has been formulated to be a long wearing pencil that will define the eyes gorgeously, so Sephora says.

There is lots of colors to choose from and they can be layered on top of each other or layered on top of an eye shadow.

Users Conclusions

Pros

  • Reasonable price
  • Stays put all day
  • Lovely choice of shimmery or matte colors
  • Goes on smooth
  • Small for travel size

Cons

  • Smudges easily
  • Sometimes creases
  • Didn't like the small size

If you like to experiment with different shades of makeup, I suggest you at least take a look at the colors offered in this eye liner. Sephora offer some really gorgeous shades.

Ingredients

Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Rhus Succedanea (Fruit Wax), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Simmondsia Chinensis ((Jojoba) Seed Oil), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Propylparaben, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate. May Contain: CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77000 (Aluminum Powder), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77289 (Chromium Hydroxide Green), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride). All shades contain:Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Myristyl Myristate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin. May ContainL: CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27).

If you would like to try a Slim Pencil Eyeliner by Sephora your self it costs $3. I think this is a brill low price considering most brands charge way more for eye liners.

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Avon Glimmersticks Eye Liner Review | Long Lasting Self Sharpening Easy To Use Pencil

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Avon GlimmerstickAvon Glimmersticks Eye Liner is designed to define the eyes while also being easy to apply. Avon says it made this eye liner for easy use so it has a easy glide on color with long wear, self sharpening and its retractable.

Glimmersticks also come in a wide range of colors. I have a black one and it is really black not a greyish black like some brands. Unfortunately this eye liner isn't waterproof though, so you might want to look at other reviews if you need a waterproof one.

Avon guru's on viewpoints.com think Glimmersticks eye liner is good as it lasts all day, goes on so smooth without tugging skin and the price is great.

Some other ladies weren't as impressed as they found it to smudge and not last very long.

Ingredients

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
POLYETHYLENE
SYNTHETIC WAX
POLYBUTENE
BEESWAX/CIRE D'ABEILLE
DI-PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER ADIPATE
BORON NITRIDE
SUCROSE TETRASTEARATE TRIACETATE
STEARYL DIMETHICONE
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRABEHENATE
ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE
SYNTHETIC BEESWAX
TOCOPHEROL
STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE
PROPYLENE CARBONATE
ASCORBYL PALMITATE
DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

Avon Glimmersticks Eye Liner costs $2.99 as its on sale now, but normally costs $6. Which is still a great deal at full price and is cheaper than most brands.

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Benefit Cosmetics Review | Dark-Light Natural Powder Matte Bronzers

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Benefit BronzerBenefit Cosmetics have made a wide range of bronzers. There should be a color to suit every skin tone. Apparently these bronzers will make you look like a goddess, says Benefit.

There is no shiny or glittery effect to these bronzers they are all matte affect. Which personally I think is a good thing as they look more natural that way.

I have got to say from most of the reviews I have read, nearly all are positive. One lady from makeupalley.com says. Benefit is her "holy grail" bronzer.

These bronzers come with a free application brush, but according to most reviews, the brush looks cute but is useless.

Some users of Benefit Cosmetics bronzers have found them too dark for their skin tone, but say they make a good blush instead.

This is a list of the colors available:

  • Dallas - for medium to dark skin
  • Hoola - for medium skin
  • Sugar bomb - Light pinky skin
  • 10 - most skin tones
  • Thrrrob - lighter skin to give a flush look (pinky)

If you are interested in purchasing Benefits Cosmetics Bronzers they retail for $28 each. This is expensive compared to a lot of other good bronzers out there.

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Givenchy Phenomen Eyes Mascara Review | Defined & Lengthened False Lash Effect

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Givenchy MascaraI find this Givenchy Phenomen Eyes Mascara quite interesting. The ball shaped wand is a unique design, it is supposed to reach every lash and adapt to all eye shapes.

Phenomen Eyes Mascara is designed to hold the curl of the lash and leave them evenly spread for a "panoramic effect", says Givenchy.

Miss L. Chin says Phenomen is the "Holy Grail" of mascara's. Many ladies from makeupalley.com think this mascara is fabulous. It lengthens, separates each lash and also manages to reach even the tinniest lashes. Many users also like the very dark black color.

There are some people that aren't so happy with the results of this Givenchy mascara. Cosmonautte from makeupalley.com thinks there is a default in the formula as it takes ages to dry. Quite a few girls have had trouble using the wand and say it leaves smudges.

Ingredients

Water, Paraffin, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Polybutene, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Acacia Senegal (Acacia Senegal Gum), Hydroxyethylcellulo Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium, Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate, Potassium Sorbate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Edta, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, BHT, CI 77266 (Black 2), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).

Phenomen Eyes Mascara by Givenchy retails for $28 and comes in black or brown. Yet another very expensive mascara on the market.

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Maybelline Unstoppable Mascara Review | Very Black, Long Lasting & Smudge Proof

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

maybelline MascaraMaybelline Unstoppable Mascara is designed to make the lashes 50% longer, last for 12 hours and to be totally smudge proof.

What do the ladies using it think?

Well from reviews on makeupalley it does 2 out of 3. Most ladies found that it lasts and doesn't smudge.

Unfortunately most users found it didn't make their lashes look any longer. Basically most users just thought it was a O.K mascara but nothing to write home about. One lady said it actually made her lashes look shorter, which really sucks!

To be perfectly honest Unstoppable sounds rather dull. I don't think I'll be rushing out for this one.

Ingredients

Water, Hydrogenated Stearyl Olive Esters, Carnauba Carnauba Wax, Cera Microcristallina Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolyme, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Palmitic Acid, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspol, PVP, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Rayon, Methylparaben, Polysilicone-11, Isoceteth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Simethicone, Disodium EDTA, Poly Toluylene Co Trimellic Amide Imide, Isopropylparaben, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacry, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Propylparaben, Lecithin, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Laureth-4, Tocopheryl Acetate.

To Sum Up

So, this mascara might be worth while to some of you lucky ladies that have naturally long and thick lashes, as it does seem to last and not smudge.

However, if you expect it to make your short lashes look irresistibly long and luscious it is probably worth trying something else.

If you are interested in trying this mascara it retails for around $3.99 on Amazon.

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Blinc Kiss Me Mascara Review | Thickens, Lengthens & Its Waterproof

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Blinc Kiss Me MascaraBlinc Kiss Me Mascara is not oil based like most other mascaras, so it should be less likely to smudge, run clump or flake. This makes it a good choice for people with sensitive eyes or who have to wear contacts.

It forms tubes around the lashes, they are designed to make the lashes look thicker and to give them more length. Even though it is waterproof, Blinc is easily removed with water. Just saturate the lashes with water then rub gently. It should come off easily and not cause any lash loss, which is a huge plus.

Most of the reviews on Amazon are very positive about Blinc mascara and say it does thicken and lengthen lashes with no smudging.

Although there are a few ladies who weren't impressed by the mascara. They say that it does thicken but doesn't lengthen. Some even found it to clump and give that dreaded spider leg effect, which we all hate.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

If you want to give Blinc Mascara a try the cost varies from $15-$25 depending on where you purchase it. which is expensive compared to a lot of other brands.

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NARS Cosmetics Lip Gloss Review | Long Lasting Smudge-Proof Lip Color

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Nars Lip GlossNars Cosmetics Lip Gloss comes in a wide range of colors from light natural shades to dark sexy ones.

Any color in the Nars Lip Gloss range can be worn on its own or over another lipstick to give that extra shine.

Nars Lip Gloss won the best of Sephora award in 2006. Most Nars Guru's seem to think it deserves its award. They say it lasts on there lips for hours and doesn't bleed or smudge. Some have even commented how they can travel with the lip gloss without it leaking like a lot of other brands do.

Although the majority of the reviews on Nars were positive, there were a few ladies that found it far to thick and sticky. One lady even commented on how it made her lips look cakey. You might get a cakey look sometimes with some foundations, or if too much makeup is applied.

Ingredients

Cyclomethicone, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Cera Alba (beeswax), Nylon 12, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylparaben, May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Red 6, Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Carmine (CI 75470).

If after reading this review you would like to give Nars Lip Gloss a go it costs $24 a tube. This is pretty expensive for lip gloss compared to other brands, but they usually last a long time.

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