Sephora Collection Nano Eyeliner

Doesn't fit an ordinary sharpener!

I had to return this because it didn't fit my regular sharpener. When I returned it, the associates in the store tried it in their sharpener, and it didn't work. The ONLY sharpener it works in is Sephora's, and I think that's ridiculous. The eyeliner is $5, and the sharpener is $5, so it's a complete ripoff if you don't already own the sharpener. Very disappointing, Sephora. Application was fine but nothing special. Not recommended.

July 27, 2012

Sephora Super Shimmer Lip Gloss

Great everyday gloss

I've got Precious Pink, and I use it over lipstick for the perfect clear shine. This is a great everyday lip gloss. It's not sticky and gives great shine. It's not the most fantastic gloss out there (try Urban Decay's Lip Junkie if you want an amazing gloss), but it's still great. Recommended.

July 27, 2012

Tokidoki Gelato Tinted Lip Balm Stain

Horrible

I got Donutella, which people raved about, and I hated it. I didn't like the smell, the consistency, or the fakey-looking color on my lips. I returned it as soon as I could. Not recommended at all.

July 26, 2012

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Great but not the best

I know this is supposedly the best primer in the industry, but I found that it wasn't (oodles) better or any worse than anything else I tried. It is definitely fantastic, but I've gotten great results from Mary Kay's primer and Too Faced's Shadow Insurance as well. Oh, also, I'm not crazy about the beige coloring in this, because once it's on your lid, you CANNOT move it (which is obviously the point, but stay with me here), and I ALWAYS end up getting some of it above the lid or around my eyes. And then it doesn't come off easily, and you're left having to blend and blend and blend so it doesn't show. Mary Kay's dries clear. I'm glad they changed the packaging, though. The genie bottle, while cute, was wasteful. To get all of the product out you had to cut the bottle open and then put the remaining product in another pot! I guess I would recommend this, but like I said, others do just as well.

July 26, 2012

Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara

Not worth the hype

I was unimpressed with this. It's supposed to be fantastic, but I found it didn't do much, and definitely not what I wanted. I need a mascara that lengthens, curls, volumizes, and defines, and this didn't do much of anything. Don't get me wrong--it's a decent mascara. But it's nothing special. Not recommended.

July 26, 2012

Urban Decay XXX Shine Gloss

Now called Lip Junkie

Fantastic! High-shine, not sticky, and minty! I absolutely LOVE this!!!

July 26, 2012

Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation

Great product, bad brush, wasteful compact

This fantastic product loses some stars for the bad (useless) brush it comes with and the wasteful compact. I would have expected a company like Urban to not be so wasteful with packaging, but this packaging is very bulky. The product inside, however, is great. Great coverage, smooth consistency, and easy to apply with either a sponge (especially a damp one) or foundation brush. Recommended if you don't mind wasting packaging.

July 26, 2012

Urban Decay Eyelash Primer Potion

Not impressed

I was not impressed with this. It doesn't do anything. If you want a really killer lash primer, get Make Up For Ever's Lash Fibers ($20). I've gotten out-of-this-world-fringe results with that product. No dice for Urban's primer, though. Not recommended.

July 26, 2012

Urban Decay Afterglow Blush

Beautiful and natural

I got a small size of this in a set, and I love it. Beautiful color, beautiful application. Recommended.

July 26, 2012

Urban Decay Stardust Eyeshadow

Love it

I have a sample size of this in the purple, and it's amazing. I have brown eyes, and the purple REALLY brings that brown out. And of course, I LOVE the glitter. I am a glittery-product kind of girl, so I adore this. Great pigmentation and won't budge on you with a primer. Fantastic. Highly recommended.

July 26, 2012