Rimmel London's Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definers Review

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Rimmel London's Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definers

Like most of you, I don't feel complete without my stash of eye liners in various forms and colors since well defined eyes can really do wonders for beautifying your overall look.  For those that feel eyes are their best feature as I do and love to draw people in with those stunning peepers, then I know you will be interested in learning more about Rimmel London's Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definers that I received for this review.

These are highly pigmented pencils that swivel up and self sharpen while being complete with a smudger on one end.  

Starting from the top in the above photo is #250 Emerald Shock (more of a stunning teal-green) followed by #290 Precious Gold (gleaming copper-gold), then #230 Deep Ocean (riveting dark metallic blue), and #270 Purple Shock (bright, flirty purple) at the bottom.

You can get a nice line with just the right thickness that goes on smooth and blended well without tugging on delicate skin.  With my dry skin, I noticed how these shades stayed true without fading or smearing for most of the day. 

Besides lining the entire eye, I liked using these fun bright colors against my lower lids while also using Rimmel London's Exaggerate Liquid Liner in black that I recently told you about on the top.  Together, this product duo on my dark brown eyes made them pop.  And when I added smoky shadow and several coats of black mascara, the effect gave my eyes even more striking impact.

I really liked these eye liner pencils well enough to want to pick up more colors in the future to play with.  If you an inexpensive way to perk up eyes, I think investing in Rimmel London's Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definers is a good way to start!

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  Free products were provided to facilitate this review.*

Rimmel London Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighter Review

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Rimmel London Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighter

Finding the perfect concealer is like finding the right man.  There are ones that will do an adequate job for you and leave you somewhat satisfied.  Others can disappoint to such an extent that you will drop them and search for another.  Still, there are concealers that you can be happy to live with like Rimmel London's Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighters because of how they totally satisfy you in that crucial need of covering unsightly under eye dark circles!

This concealer comes in a tube with a synthetic brush at the other end.  I received two shades of this concealer in #125 Fair (yellow-based) and #245 Light (slightly darker and pink-based).  I found the spreadable thick consistency made for effortless blending of this creamy concealer while it moisturized enough to skip the need for eye cream.  The formula covered the darkness nicely but if you needed more coverage, this product is buildable. 

Another important thing is this product didn't cake or settle into those fine creases for quite a while while the highlighter inside did a wonderful job to brighten the area in the process.

If skillful, you could also use this concealer to hide a blemish.  Dab some on with your finger or brush and give it a minute to set before applying powder for great opaque coverage.  However, I do think this is better for using under the eye since it has the highlighter.

You do squeeze a bit extra through the brush than with, perhaps, a different form.  However, the amount of waste really doesn't add up to that much in my opinion when you take into consideration overall cost. 

If you are of the opinion it's more unsanitary having the product dispense directly onto the brush, you need to look at the other forms of concealers like wands, pots, or tubes.  Whatever form you prefer, once used and put back into the container or when touched with a finger also comes in contact with air, more skin, and the product to return inside the concealer.

Every product once used does harbor bacteria and needs replaced after a few months--regardless of price or form.  With that said, I think this was one of the best concealers that I have found and was pleased with the results I got especially with the #125 Fair shade.  If you are looking for a new concealer, I can really recommend Rimmel London Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighter!

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  Free products were provided to facilitate this review.*

Create Sexy, Smoldering Eyes! Revlon Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks Review--Swatches--Photos

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Revlon Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks

June 2012 marked a wonderful month for beauty shoppers when Revlon Cosmetics launched several new varieties of cosmetics to their line with Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks, Age Defying DNA Advantage Concealer, Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, and Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup.  I had the chance to put those products to the test for a review.

Today, I will be giving you my take on Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks that come in five shades.  These thick crayon type pencils have one end of darker color for lining the eye while the opposite end has a lighter highlight shade to use on the lid.  I got to try Volcanic (a dangerous deep gray and silvery white), Flare (dark glimmering plum and orchid), Smolder (gorgeous deep teal and  pale silvery blue-green), and Atomic (dark earthy olive-green and lighter coppery gold color).  

In the above photo starting on the left is #220 Volcanic, #210 Flare, #205 Atomic, and last #215 Smolder.

On my arm are the contour and highlight shades of each starting on the left is #220 Volanic, #210 Flare, #215 Smolder and ending at my wrist are the two shades of #205 Atomic.

I loved how creamy  these amazing crayons were to blend to create the look of smoky eyes.  Apply the lighter shade from the lash line to the brow bone and then turn the crayon upside down and work with the darker end to rim along your lash line and crease before using your fingers to smoke it out.  

You can skip using your normal eye liner because the tip of the darker side is pointed enough to do the job.  However, if you want more definition use with your own eyeliner, which I think would be a better choice for making your eyes stand out to the max since the slanted tip is rather thick for that need.

The color combinations are wonderful.  If your eyes are sensitive,  you will have no problem of any flying shadow residue to get into your eye like the powder form of eyeshadow.  Another good point is their sticks twist out for more of the product and retract again, which makes them safer bets from breakage. 

In the photo below and starting at the top of my hand is #220 Volcanic, #210 Flare, #215 Smolder, and closest to my thumb is #205 Atomic.

Revlon Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks

Furthermore, these beauties will make your eyes smolder with dramatic intensity while being creaseproof and lasting practically all day until you take them off.  Do pick up these Revlon's Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks and discover how for $8.99 each you too can create a sexy sensation with your eyes!