The Magic Touch of Beauty

Monday, October 27, 2008

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion



So i have decided to post this review for multiple reasons
  1. I will be using this under eyeshadow for swatches.
  2. This primer is extremely popular so most of you already know about it
  3. No one who wears eyeshadow should go without this (or another primer)


Product: 5/5
Packaging: 3/5
Price: $16 (Sephora)
Would buy again: Of course!

The Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, is one of... or perhaps the most famous eyeshadow primer. It was picked as one of "2008 Best of Sephora"items.
It comes in a 0.34 oz genie bottle, that is cute but because of the shape it will become hard to get all the product out. The best thing to do in this case is to cut it apart, in order to get to the remaining primer. You could either place the bottle parts in a plastic baggy or scrape the product out into a little jar to keep it from drying out.
The product itself is creamy and easy to apply, just put a small amount of product on eyelid and wait for it to dry. If you apply eyeshadow without letting it dry the eyeshadow will become quite cakey. Here are some examples of eyesadow with UDEPP and without.

So at the end of the day the eyeshadow is still as perfect as you first applied it without creases.
It does not matter what the temperature is or humidity this primer will make your eyeshadow last :)



FREE STUFF
From Benefitcosmetics.com
  • Free some kind a gorgeous mini with any $30 purchase good thru 11/04/2008 : LOVEMINI
  • Free standard shipping on orders $50 or more : PRETTY50
  • Free International Standard Shipping on orders of $100 or more: INTLSHIP
  • 2 Free samples with every purchase
Estee Lauder:
  • Free deluxe 5-piece set : HOLIDAYFUN
Hourglass:
  • Friends & Family Exclusive 25% off valid to 11/7/2008: Gratitude

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MAIL TREASURE


Ok, so i finally got around to ordering from Cherry Culture,

I got some NYX eyeshadows, these things are very pigmented and cheap :)


I also got some lipsticks and lipglosses. I got the new NYX Girls Lipgloss.


And last but not least i got 3 diffrent kids of lip pencils 2 NYX and 1 Amuse.

I will be posting swatches for all these items in the days to come.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

NEW AT MAC!

MAC JUST RELEASED NEW HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS ONLINE:

Passions of Red

Collection has eyeshadow compacts and lipstick compacts

Adoring Carmine
Collection includes bags of lipsticks and bags of brushes!
Passionately Red

Collection includes 3 different kinds of lipstick compacts

Kids Helping Kids
This collection has Christmas Cards that were drawn by kids.







LOVE L.A.M.B.

So my first review will be of a fragrance by Gwen Stefani, "L". I received this for Valentine's Day after commenting on the commercial of this perfume (Watch Here). I usually use it when i go somewhere special not everyday. Also, I am posting some deals from Makeup Providers.

REVIEW:





L L.A.M.B. Fragrance By Gwen Stefani

Fresh Green Notes, Water Hyacinth, White Freesia, Fresh Pear, Violet Leaves, Jasmine Petals, Rose, Muger, Sweet Pea, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope Flower, Sensual Musk, Frangipani Blossom, Peach Skin

L (LOVE) is Gwen Stefani's first fragrance. I personally love this fragrance it is fruity, musky, and not too girly . It has a unique sexy clean smell that would work for everyday use or just on that special date, but it does kind of come of as a fall/winter or an evening fragrance. It is a beautiful scent, however, don't apply too much or you might end up with a headache. Alsoat the end of the day the smell is barely there but it still attracts complements from those who pass by.
This unique scent really stands out from others and would make a great gift for a young lady.

Can be purchased at Sephora
(1oz) $40
(1.7 oz) $55
(3.4oz) $70


ONLINE DEALS!


Amazing Cosmetics is offering 20% off your next purchase October 26 through November 1!
CODE: FF2008

Estee Lauder is offering 5 product samples with any purchase. No code needed.

Bobbi Brown is offering 3 mini treats with order of $100 or more.
  • Mini Pot Rouge in Blushed Rose (3ml)
  • Mini Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Copper Penny (.7g)
  • Vitamin Enriched Face Base (3ml
CODE: INDULGE

Monday, October 20, 2008

Welcome!


I am starting this blog in suggestion of a friend, she believes that i should share my love for fashion and makeup with others.

So i will be posting reviews, swatches of makeup, all sorts of tips and tricks, and anything else i might think everyone will find interesting.

I would also like to point out that this is my first blog so it might take me a bit to get used to everything. But I am excited to get this on a roll!