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Tuesday February 10, 2009

One of my reader, hello Nikki, suggested after reading “SIN Alert!” that I give Eyeshadow Insurance a shot. She couldn’t stop singing its praises.

So when Too faced came out for their spring 2009 collection with “Eyeshadow Insurance Policy”, which consists of one tube of eyeshadow insurance and a 6 shadow palette for $35, I only had one choice, speed dial Sephora pronto.
I received it today and gorgeous it is.

The primer is very similar to Urban Decay Potion Primer and blending eye shadows with it is still more tedious than if you were using no primer but, all in all, is easier than with UDPP.  I also like the simple tube packaging that doesn’t require any special maneuver in order to get to the end of the product.
It’s beyond my comprehension why Urban Decay, after all the complaints, hasn’t gotten rid of their curvy bottle  — granted its cute but oh so wasteful.
I’ve seen a couple of videos on YouTube demonstrating how to “depott” the remaining of the primer that the applicator can’t reach, but the possibility of slicing one or two fingers doesn’t make it high on my list of things to do, plus it looks so messy.  Who needs the trouble? That altogether might prompt me to switch to Too Faced.

The eye shadows are powder but on the creamy side, shimmery, highly pigmented and will complement all eyes color. Beautiful shades, a definite go.

I just found out an interesting fact.  Just like Bourgeois, a highly coveted French drugstore brand that used to be sold at Sephora in the US for 3 times the price, “Too Faced” is also a drugstore brand but in the UK.

Drugstore brands can be all that.

Saturday January 24, 2009

I have something to share with you my lovelies.  My eyelids are hungry, very hungry… I know it’sounds weird, but unless I put on enough eyeshadow to look like I’m going clubbing in London, which isn’t really what I’m striving for when dropping off the girls at school at 8am in the morning, my eyes will be completely devoid of colors just a few hours after application.  It drives me I.N.S.A.N.E.!

That is why I can’t live without the original Urban Decay Potion Primer.  This little tube of magic is a must for everyone with oily lids, traveling to hot humid weather, brides and for those of us who can’t be bothered with reapplying make-up midway through the day. Who has time?

I received today a box full of goodies from Sephora and here’s my review of Urban Decay Sin Potion Primer.

This formula is similar to the original UDPP.  It has a slight champagne shimmery tint to it, which the original  doesn’t, and looks wonderful just like that.  If you’re like me and don’t necessary have the time to fuss with shadow application then this certainly does the trick.  After a thin layer, my eyes looked brighter and very natural.

I also applied it as primer, and found the blending process overall easier than with UDPP.  The shadow I used over SIN was matte and, due to the shimmer in the primer, looked somewhat more satiny once the application was done.

A winner.

Sin

Original

Thursday January 8, 2209

I am a huge fan of Urban Decay Primer Potion and use it for all my bridal make-up applications.  It is great down in the Keys where heat and humidity tend to cause make-up to disappear.  It can make blending a tad more tedious but it’s all worth it in the end.

With the new Urban Decay Sin Primer Potion launching spring 2009 I anticipate the same greatness.

“This two-in-one beauty miracle gives you a brand new eyeshadow shade AND the staying power of our #1-selling product, Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Created with the same award-winning formula, Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion is a crease-proof shimmering champagne shade that can be worn alone, or layered under Eyeshadow for a subtle dimensional sheen…even under matte textures.
Sweep this universally flattering base shade all over lids to smooth and perfect eyelids while perking up tired eyes. Or dab on brow bone and inner corners of eyes as a
highlighter. Perfect alone during the day, your eyes are already prepped to add shadows for evening…just add crease color.
This silicone-based miracle cream uses tiny molecules to fill in any imperfections on the surface of the skin, becoming a powerful Eyeshadow magnet. With a silky smooth,
non-irritating texture, it won’t dry out the delicate skin around the eyes and Eyeshadow will not flake, crease or fade away as you ride off into the sunset.

I WANT IT NOW!!!!