Colour Pop In Bloom | Swatches & Review

In Bloom is my first Colour Pop purchase and I have to say right off the top that I freaking LOVE it!! This set is a collaboration between Colour Pop and celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg, and comes with 3 Super Shock cheek colors and 3 Lippie Stix. The colors that she came up with are beautiful, fun, and basically perfect for Spring/Summer.

 What really took this set from "Ooh, PRETTY!" to "Holy crap, I need to get more of these!" is the interesting textures and AMAZING pigmentation of Colour Pop's formulas. The blushes have a bouncy, creamy feel that is super blendable but sets on the skin like a powder. The pigmentation of the blushes kind of blew me away, and needless to say I easily overdid it the first time I applied. So, fair skinned girls beware that you need to use a light hand with these. Literally just a smidge will do ya! They can be applied with fingers for the most impact, but my personal favorite is to use a duofiber stippling brush for a nice, healthy pop of color without looking crazy.

The Lippie Stix have some of the best pigmentation I've come across as well. Almost too good. I only need to apply a thin layer of these lipsticks for full coverage, opaque color. The finish of the lipsticks in this set  is SUPER creamy. They also smell like vanilla, my favorite!

Now, onto the swatches!

How cute is that packaging!?!?

The first blush is called Tongue Tied, and is a bright warm coral with a matte finish. SO pretty!

The next "blush" is actually a golden champagne highlighter called Double Dip. This gives just the right amount of glow to the skin, and the formula makes it really easy to control so you never end up looking too shimmery.

The last blush in the set is called Hysterical and is a pinky-plum with a matte finish. This color gives a really natural looking flush to the skin, like you just came back from a quick jog.

The first lipstick in the set is Sweet Thing. It's a mid-toned bubble gum pink. This pretty wearable since it's not too light or cool toned.

Frienemy is hands down my favorite of the 3 lip colors. It's like neon coral and just screams Summer to me.

And last, but not least, we have Freshman. This is a creamy magenta and I love it...nuff said.

After trying this set out, I will DEFINITELY be getting more from Colour Pop!

Have you guys tried Colour Pop yet? What are your favorites?

Swatch & Review: Julep Orbital Eyshadow in Borealis

If you saw my swatch &review post last month for Julep's Orbital shadow in Supernova, you already know I LOVE these shadows! So, naturally, when they released a couple new colors this month I had to pick one up:-) I decided to get Borealis, which was described as charcoal with peacock shimmer.

Gorgeous!!

It was really hard for me to pick up the color shift in this shadow with my camera, but basically it is a deep charcoal base and, depending how the light hits it and how much light you have, will reflect with green, turquoise, or blue shimmers. REALLY stunning stand-alone shadow! In the swatches above the first swatch is 1 layer dry, the second is 2 layers dry, and the third is 1 layer wet.

Just like with the Supernova shadow, I do recommend using a flat shader brush to apply this. It's the best way to pick the shadow up. The shadow is super sparkly, so you will want to use a base and do your eyes before the rest of your makeup to clean up the fallout easily.

Overall, I am in love with these Orbital shadows and HIGHLY recommend picking some up if you like sparkle and unique colors!

Here is a look I did last week with this shadow:-)

FOTD: Bold Nudes for Green/Hazel Eyes

On the face:
~Avon Magix face perfecter
~Maybelline Fit Me matte + poreless foundation in Ivory
~Avon CC color correcting pencil in Light
~Yaby concealer in Buff
~Nars light reflecting loose powder in Crystal

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~Almay intense i-color liquid shadow + color primer in Hazel
~Almay intense i-color bold nudes kit for greens
~Sumita color contrast eye pencil in Jaipur Gold
~L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

On the cheeks:
~Pixi beauty bronzer in Subtly Suntouched
~Avon Ideal Luminous blush in Rose Lustre
~Benefit Watt's Up highlighter

On the lips:
~Starlooks lip pencil in Bare
~Maybelline Color Sensational matte lipstick in Daringly Nude

Review: Julep Orbital Eyeshadow in Supernova

I got this shadow in my December Julep Maven box. These shadows are new to Julep this month, and come in 6 shades(although they are coming out with two new shades next month, so stay tuned for that!) These shadows come packaged in a sleek black case with a decent sized mirror inside.

Here's what the Julep site claims:
"Our multidimensional eyeshadow with triple the pigment for intense brightness, incredible stamina, and endless looks."
"• Uses iridescent pearls and vibrant metallic pigments to create an effortless, multidimensional eye look
• Blends the color payoff of a cream shadow and the layering power of a powder"

Here's my experience:
~ Definitely multidimensional! This shade in particular can look plum, charcoal, teal, or a combination of the three depending on what angle the light is hitting it from and how much light is hitting it.

~ The staying power is really good. The longest I've worn it so far is about 7 hours and had no fading or creasing whatsoever.

~ It is possible to get a variety of looks from this depending on how much you layer it. However, you're not going to get "the color payoff of a cream shadow" unless you use it wet(which I highly recommend doing for maximum color and shimmer payoff, and to minimize fallout).

~ You really have to use a primer under it, because it is very shimmery/sparkly it needs something to stick to to minimize fallout.

~ You need to use a flat shader brush or something with some density to it in order to pick the shadow up. If you use a brush that is too round or fluffy you will only pick up the top layer of sparkle and not much(or any really) of the base shadow.

~ You need to sort of swirl your brush in the shadow a little to pick up all of the pigment. If you just dab or pat the shadow, again, you will only pick up the top layer of shimmer.

Here are some swatches!

These swatches are over Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige.

The first and third swatch in each picture are dry. The first is 2 layers of the shadow, and the third is just 1 layer. The middle swatch in each pic is 2 layers of the shadow applied wet.

You can see that the color looks different depending on the light. In the first swatch there was bright light hitting the shadow directly, which picks up a lot of the teal shimmers and charcoal undertone and you kind of just catch a hint of the plum. In the second swatches there is a little less direct light, so the shadow shows a little more plum but you still pick up a lot of the teal shimmer as well. In the last swatches there is dim light and the shadow shows as a very sparkly plum.

Overall, I really love this shadow. The multidimensional tones and sparkle factor are SO pretty. I like that it can be used wet or dry, and that it has good staying power. There is definitely fallout with a shadow this shimmery, so do your eye makeup first when you use these so that you can clean it up before applying the rest of your makeup.

If you are not a fan of glitter you're not going to like these shadows. If you are a fan though(like me!), definitely give these Orbital shadows a try:-)

FOTD: Easy Single Color Sparkling Smokey Eye

On the face:
~Graftobian HD creme foundation- 50/50 mix of Ingenue & Vixen
~Yaby concealer in Ivory
~Benefit Watt's Up highlighter
~Too Faced Primed & Poreless loose powder

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~Julep Orbital eyeshadow in Supernova
~Avon Kohl liner in True Black
~L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

On the cheeks:
~Too Faced Chocolate Soliel bronzer
~Kat Von D Everlasting Face Shaper blush in Belissima

On the lips:
~Avon Glimmersticks lip liner in Peach Envy
~Avon Ultra Color lipstick in Tender Kiss
~Avon Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Pale Peach

FOTD: Soiree Sparkle

On the face:
~Laura Mercier Radiance foundation primer
~Yaby natural finish foundation in Buff
~Maybelline Dream Lumi Touche highlighting concealer in Radiant
~Avon CC color correcting pencil in Light/Medium
~Ben Nye transparent face powder in Fair

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~Avon Makeup Studio palette(the violet, navy, and cranberry shades)
~E.L.F Long Lasting Lustrous eye shadow in Soiree
~Avon kohl eyeliner in True Black
~Dior Diorshow Maximizer mascara primer
~L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

On the cheeks:
~mark. Bronze Pro in Bronze
~Avon Makeup Studio Palette blush(the darker shade)

On the lips:
~Avon Makeup Studio Palette lip gloss(mix of mauve and light pink shades)

FOTD: Neutrals with a Pop of Blue

On the face:
~Laura Mercier Radiance face primer
~Avon Ideal Flawless tinted moisturizer in Light
~Avon Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencils in Light and Light/Medium
~Avon Ideal Flawless pressed powder in Light

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~Avon True Color eyeshadow quad in Mocha Latte
~Avon Kohl eyeliner in True Black
~Rimmel Exaggerate waterproof eye definer in Deep Ocean
~Dior Diorshow Maximizer mascara primer
~L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

On the Cheeks:
~Avon Glow bronzer in Warm Glow
~Avon Ideal Luminous blush in Antique Rose

On the lips:
~Starlooks lip pencil in Bare
~Avon Ultra Color lipstick in Canela Nacar
~Avon Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Tickled Pink

FOTD: Neutral Shimmer + Winged Liner

On the face:
~Avon Ideal Flawless tinted moisturizer in Light
~Avon Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencil in Light/Medium
~Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch highlighting concealer in Radiant
~Nars light reflecting loose powder in Crystal

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~mark. All Time Eye hook up longwear shadow in Tender Love
~Julep Eye Glide eye pencil in Smokey Taupe Shimmer
~mark. On the Edge hook up liquid eyeliner in Medusa
~Rimmel Scandal Eyes waterproof kohl liner in Nude
~Dior Diorshow Maximizer mascara primer
~L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

On the cheeks:
~Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer
~Maybelline Dream Bouncy blush in Coffee Cake

On the lips:
~mark. Glow Baby Glow hook up lip gloss in Glam Luxe

FOTD: Easy Soft Cat Eye

On the face:
~Pixi Flawless Beauty primer
~Avon Ideal Flawless tinted moisturizer in Light
~Avon Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencil in Light
~Benefit Watts Up highlighter
~Avon Ideal Flawless translucent loose powder

On the eyes:
~Avon True Color 8-in-1 palette in Not So Neutral-just the metallic taupe shade all over the lid, inner corners, and along the lower lash lines.
~L'oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Eternal Black along upper and lower lash lines.
~Avon Kohl eye liner in True Black to tight line.
~Dior Diorshow Maimizer mascara primer
~L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara

On the cheeks:
~Avon Glow bronzer in warm Glow
~Avon Ideal Luminous blush in Antique Rose

On the lips:
~Starlooks lip pencil in Bare
~Avon Ultra Color lipstick in Canela Nacar
~Avon Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Tickled Pink

FOTD: Neutral Eyes + Berry Lips

On the face:
~Pixi Flawless Beauty primer
~Avon Ideal Flawless tinted moisturizer in Light
~Avon Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencil in Light
~Avon Ideal Flawless translucent loose powder

On the eyes:
~Avon Extra Lasting eyeshadow pencil in Shimmering Sand all over lid, inner corners and along lower lash line as a base.
~Avon True Color quad in Mocha Latte- shade 1 all over lid from lash line to brow bone, shade 2 through the crease, shade 3 on the outer half of the lid and lower lash line, and shade 4 in the outer corner of the eye and along upper and lower lash lines.
~Rimmel Scandal Eyes kohl eye liner in Nude on the waterline.
~Dior Diorshow Maximizer mascara primer
~L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara(1 coat)

On the cheeks:
~Avon Glow bronzer in Warm Glow
~e.l.f. studio blush in Mellow Mauve

On the lips:
~Avon Ultra Luxury lip liner in Rosebud
~Avon Ultra Color lipstick in Matte Berry
~Avon Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Candy Pink

First Time DIY: Depotting Disaster!

So, for anyone who follows me on YouTube and saw my "Perfect Palette" tag video, you know that I have been wanting to depot all of my Avon True Color eyeshadow quads and actually make a palette out of the colors from that tag video to use for a pan that palette challenge next year. I've watched a lot of videos on depotting methods and one common theme throughout was that you need a lot of time and patience to depot more than a small handful of shadows...and I am in short supply of both time AND patience. Then I came across an old video from Wayne Goss where he just popped his shadows in the oven and when they came out he was quickly and easily able to pop the pans out of their packaging with a paring knife. So that's the method I decided to go with for my depotting adventure.

In his video, Wayne said he set his oven to 100 degrees centigrade. That's roughly 212 degrees here in the States, and since I can't set my oven to 212 degrees I decided I would go with 210 to be on the safe side. The video also stated to put the shadows in the oven for 2-5 minutes.

Round 1: 2 minutes at 210 degrees. Results: nothing. I couldn't pry up a single pan. Not one. Not even a little.

So back into the oven the shadows went for 5 more minutes.

And...well...I got the shadows out. Even with the extra 5 minutes in the oven the glue was still really strong under the pans. So strong that I broke the tip off the end of my paring knife(and never found it). So I thought, you know, maybe the oven's not hot enough.

So I put my next batch in at 215 degrees for 10 minutes.

And things went a little smoother...but not as smooth as I would've liked.

The shadows definitely came out easier this time, but I still struggled with them. I was happy that none of them had completely broke apart like with the first batch. Since it seemed like the temperature was hot enough, I did one more batch but left them in for 5 minutes longer(so 15 minutes at 215 degrees) in the hopes the glue would loosen enough that I could pry them out easily.

This time the shadows did come out much easier. Some I still had issues with, but overall they popped out without too much hassle and seemed(seemed being the key word here) to be intact and in good condition.

I wanted to do the project cheaply, so I stuck the shadows to the inside of an old CD case with double-sided permanent tape. Now I can easily see what shadows I'm grabbing for, and I didn't have to drop a pretty penny on a magnetic case.

Now, here's the kicker, those shadows with arrows next to them are the same shadows from the previous picture(where they look like they are still in pretty good condition). Since I have made this palette, the plum shade completely crumbled and I've had to repeatedly press it back together, the deep brown shadow broke and fell out on the floor when I opened the case, and one time when I closed the case that shimmery beige cracked all around the corner.

I now have to keep this palette laying flat, treat it with kid gloves, and use the lightest hand humanly possible with the shadows so that they don't fall apart anymore.

Needless to say, I won't be using the oven method to depot my shadows anymore!

Project 10 Pan: The Mini Series! October 24th-November 7th

So, recently a couple YouTubers that I follow collaborated on a project 10 pan mini series to use up some of the samples/mini products that they had laying around and I thought it was a great idea! As much as a love getting samples and mini's so that I can try new stuff, they always inevitably end up in a sample graveyard and don't get touched.

I figured I would give the mini series a go myself and try to work through my hoard of tiny beauty products too:-)This is only a 2 week pan, and I feel like I shouldn't have any problems getting through these 10 samples.

These are my samples:

1. John Frieda Luxurious Volume shampoo & conditioner for color-treated hair(I have 2 of these, so probably enough for 4 hairwashes)

2. Origins Smarty Plants CC skin complexion corrector(only enough for 1 use)

3. Benefit Big Easy multi-balancing complexion perfector(only enough for 1 use)

4. Agave Healing Oil oil treatment(enough for 1-2 uses)

5. Dr. Brandt microdermabrasion skin exfoliant(enough for 3-4 uses?)

6. Avon Anew Vitale day cream(enough for 1-2 uses)

7. Kate Somerville HydraClear hydrating acne gel(enough for 1-2 uses)

8. Spa Towells body lotion towelette(enough for 1 use)

9. Sephora Orange Blossom creamy body wash(enough for 1 use)

10. Calvin Klein Endless Euphoria mini-rollerball(enough for 1-1 1/2 weeks)

Like I said, I should have no problem getting through these. I will check back in after the 7th to update on the progress and let you guys know what I thought of these products.

Have a beautiful day!!

XOXO,
Jo

FOTD: Nuetral Eyes + Matte Nude Lips

On the face:
~Avon Ideal Flawless liquid foundation in Light Ivory
~Avon Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencils in Light and Light/Medium
~Avon Ideal Flawless Translucent loose powder
~Benefit Watts Up highlighter

On the eyes:
~Avon eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~Avon lash conditioner and primer
~Avon True Color eyeshadow quad in Mocha latte
~shade 1 all over lid, blended up toward brow bone
~shade 2 blended in the crease and along lower lash line
~shade 4 blended into the outer corner of lid, up halfway into crease, and along outer 1/3 of the lower lash line
~Avon Kohl eyeliner in True Black(on upper lash line)
~Rimmel Scandal Eyes waterproof kohl liner in Nude(along water line)
~L'oreal Voluminous carbon black mascara

On the cheeks:
~Avon Glow bronzer in Warm Glow
~Avon Ideal Luminous blush in Antique Rose

On the lips:
~Maybelline Color Sensational creamy matte lipstick in Daringly Nude

FOTD: Easy Neutral Metallic Smokey Eyes

On the face:(All products from Avon)
~Ideal Flawless liquid foundation in Light Ivory
~Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencils in Light and Light/Medium
~Ideal Flawless Translucent loose powder

On the eyes:
~Kohl eyeliner in True Black smudged into both upper and lower lash lines and used to tight line
~eyeshadow primer in Light Beige
~matte beige from the Mocha Latte quad used in the crease as a transition/blending color
~Eye Dimensions trio in Neutral Haze
~deep shimmery brown used all over lid and blended into crease and along lower lash line
~metallic pinky beige used all over lid on top of the deep brown shade
~Sparkling white used on the inner corner of the eyes
~lash conditioner and primer
~Super Shock Ma mascara in Black

On the cheeks:
~Glow bronzer in Warm Glow
~Ideal Luminous blush in Antique Rose

On the lips:
~Glimmersticks lip liner in nude to line and fill in lips
~Totally Kissable lipstick in Natural Glow
~Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Pale Peach

FOTD: Blue-Green Smokey Eyes for Summer

Here's what I used~

On the face:
Graftobian HD creme foundations in Ingenue and Vixen(50/50 mix)
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch highlighting concealer in Ivory
Avon Ideal Flawless concealer in Light/Medium
Nars light reflecting loose powder in Crystal

On the eyes:
Coastal Scents 252 eyeshadow palette
Avon Always On Point eyeliner in Black
Avon Super Shock Max mascara in Black

On the cheeks:
Sephora Micro Smooth bronzer in Spicy Heat
Avon Ideal Luminous blush in Classic Aura

On the lips:
Avon Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Tickled Pink

FOTD: Simple Sparkling Mauves

Products Used(all from Avon):
On the face:
Ideal Flawless tinted moisturizer in Light
Ideal Flawless CC color correcting pencils in Light and Light/Medium
Ideal Flawless loose powder in Translucent
Glow bronzer in Warm Glow

On the eyes:
Extra Lasting eyeshadow pencil in Amethyst
True Color eyeshadow quad in Barely There(shade #3)
True Color eyeshadow quad in Romantic Mauves(shades 1, 3, and 4)
Eye Dimensions eyeshadow in Sweetheart Plum(the middle shade)
Ultra Luxury eyeliner in Dark Brown
Super Shock Max mascara in Black

On the cheeks:
Glow bronzer in Warm Glow
Smooth Minerals blush in Copper Glow

On the lips:
Glimmersticks lip liner in Simply Spice
Ultra Color lipstick in Apricot Spice
Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Crystal Lilac

Swatch and Review: Avon Eye Dimensions Eyeshadow Pt.2!

So, I loved the first two Eye Dimensions palettes that I picked up so much that over the last month I have picked up the other four! Here they are:

*side note: all swatches are dry, over bare skin

Sultry Smoke is a great neutral trio for doing a shimmering smokey eye. The top shade is a metallic silvery white with very fine silver glitters throughout. This shadow is pretty well pigmented and blends very easily. The middle shade is a shimmery taupe with tons of fine silver glitter throughout. The pigmentation of this shade is very good, and it blends really well. The bottom shadow is a matte black. It does seem like there is a tiny bit of shimmer to it, but that blends out on the skin leaving a matte finish. The pigmentation is decent, and it builds up and blends very easily.

Neutral Haze is also a gorgeous neutral palette for anyone that loves their brown shadows. The top shade is the same as the top shade from the Sultry Smoke trio, that shimmering, sparkly, silvery white. The middle shade is a beautiful metallic soft mauve. Excellent pigmentation and blendability! The bottom shade is a deep shimmering chocolate brown with fine bronze glitters throughout. Again, excellent pigmentation and blendability.

Bronze Star is such a fun palette! The top shade is a shimmery soft golden yellow with tons of fine golden glitters throughout. The pigmentation of this one is a little light but it almost suits it to not be heavily pigmented, it gives it a slightly ethereal feel:-) It builds and blends well. The middle shade is a metallic golden fern green. Excellent pigmentation and blends well. The bottom shade is metallic golden bronze. Again, excellent pigmentation and blends really well.

Diamante Purple is the only one of these palettes that I was not terribly impressed with. The top shade was impossible for me to pick up accurately with my camera. In the palette it looks like a shimmery white base shadow with a ton of fine silver and holographic glitters in it(only the silver glitter would pick up with my camera, so you will just have to imagine the swatch above having twice as much shimmer!). The texture of the shadow is drier than the rest of the shadows from this collection, and somehow it actually applies transparent? It's hard to see in the pic above but virtually none of the white from the base shadow shows up, so you just end up with a lot of sparkle and no actual color. I think this shadow will work great as one of those new sparkle overlay/topcoat type shadows that I've been seeing popping up all over the place, but if you are looking for that white base to translate to the eye it's not going to happen. The middle shade is this amazing shimmery medium violet with a slight pink shift in the pan. Unfortunately, this shadow is a little on the dry side too. It does show up true to color on the skin, but you really have to build it up to get the intensity you see in the pan. The bottom is a deeper shimmering violet with tons of fine purple sparkle throughout. Again, a little on the dry side so it has to be blended and built up a bit to get that same pan intensity. Even though this is my least favorite of the six, I did get an idea while swatching this for an easy sparkly purple smokey eye tutorial. So keep an eye out for that!:-)

All in all, I really love the colors in these Eye Dimensions palettes. The metallic shades are a dream to work with, buttery smooth and great pigmentation!

FOTD: Simple Blue Shadow Look

I really loved this blue shadow worn on the Marc Jacobs Spring '14 runway, and every time I see the new Marc by Marc Jacobs ads(with the same makeup) I get an overwhelming urge to put a bunch of blue shadow on :-)

I decided to do my own version today, a little toned down and not quite as bright as the catwalk version!

This is definitely one of the easier eye looks that I've ever done. I just used my Avon Extra Lasting eyeshadow pencil in Sapphire as a base all over the lid, topped it with the periwinkle blue shade from the True Color 8-in-1 palette in The Blues, and finished with one coat of the new Avon Aerovolume mascara.

The rest of the face was kept pretty bare with just a little Ideal Luminous blush in Coral Radiance and some Totally Kissable lipstick in Natural Glow patted on the lips.

I think that the mark. i-mark shadow in Electro would be a really good option for doing the brighter version of this look:-)

Swatches!: Ben Nye Sparklers in Silver Prism & Black Diamond

I got these two glitters in the mail yesterday and...wow! These are the Ben Nye Sparklers loose glitter, and they are only $6 on the Camera Ready Cosmetics website. These were actually a last minute add to my order just so I could bump the total up a little to get free shipping and I'm so glad I picked these up! I've been looking for a black glitter for a long time, but every one that I picked up looked dirty(literally,like black glitters and dust and sand mixed together). This Black Diamond glitter(the one on the right), however, looks exactly how I wanted it too. Jet black, slick, and sparkly. The glitters are medium in size. There are some smaller silver and holographic glitters mixed in to add to the shine, but just a little so that it maintains the integrity of a really black glitter and doesn't muddy the color. The Silver Prism glitter(on the left) is one of those glitters that I'm never going to be able to catch accurately with my camera. It is pretty in the picture, but SO much better in person. A combination of fine silver and holographic glitters, it's one of those that shifts color as the light hits it from different angles. I am going to try to do haul video of these and the other items I got from Camera Ready Cosmetics soon, and I will post that here when I do because I think the true brilliance of that silver glitter is going to be best caught on the video camera:-)

If you want to check out the Ben Nye Sparklers for yourself, head over to the Camera Ready Cosmetics website!

Here's my Camera Ready Cosmetics Haul. You can see the glitters around minute 6:

Swatch & Review: Avon Eye Dimensions Eyeshadow- Khaki Chic and Sweetheart Plum

First, let me start this off by saying that I'm in LOVE with these little palettes! They are chock full of shimmery, glittery goodness, and I really just can't get enough of them(I have two more on the way). That being said, if you are a matte shadow girl these are not going to be your cup of tea.

The pigmentation of both of these palettes is really good. The staying power is also really good. The fallout factor is pretty high, so I would recommend (1)using an eyeshadow primer, (2)patting the shadows on, as opposed to using sweeping motions, and (3) doing your eye makeup first so that you can wipe any fallout away before applying your foundation etc.

Here is the Khaki Chic palette:

Khaki Chic is a very sparkly neutral palette. The top shade is a metallic soft gold. The texture is very soft, almost creamy, and it blends really well. The middle shade is a shimmery golden taupe with with fine golden glitter throughout. This one has a slightly drier texture, but still blends really well. The bottom shade is shimmering deep khaki green with fine golden glitter throughout. It has the same texture as the middle shade, and blends really well. Again, excellent pigmentation for all three shades.

Here is the Sweetheart Plum:

Sweetheart Plum is more of a warm toned purple palette. The top shade is a super pale matte mauve base with micro-fine golden shimmers throughout. The texture is a little on the dry/powdery side, but it still blends well. Even though it's technically not matte, the shimmers are so small that they practically disappear on the skin making it a nearly matte shadow. The middle shade is really hard to explain, kind of a shimmery rose gold/soft plum duochrome with fine golden glitter throughout. It's very sparkly, and blends out well. The bottom shade is a metallic plum. Absolutely gorgeous! This is one of my favorite purple palettes that I have ever owned!

I haven't tried these shadows wet yet, but given the excellent pigmentation and high shimmer factor I feel like they would be amazing used wet!

Have you guys tried any of these Eye Dimensions shadows yet? What do you think?

Here are a couple of looks that I have done with these palettes: