Urban Decay "Summer of Love" eyeshadow palette review

Hey my makeup junkies,

What I Bought:

• Urban Decay "Summer of Love Palette"
  

What it comes with?:

• 4 Eyeshadow Colors (Flash, Maui Wowie, Chopper, and Smog)


• A mirror


• 24/7 Eyeliner (Bourbon)


• Travel Size Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion

From Left to Right: Flash, Maui Wowie, Chopper, and Smog

My Review:

"Chopper"(Coppery w/ silver microglitter): I love this eyeshadow color and I think it will look great on any eye color and complexion. However, my only qualms with this eyeshadow color is the glitter fallout. Pair this eyeshadow with a nice lig glosss and bronzer and you will have an amazing spring and summer makeup look.

"Maui Wowie" (Very light medium gold w/ silver glitter): This eyeshadow color is a little bit difficult to describe as in my opinion its a very neutral color that will look great on any skin tone and eye color. However, I would rather wear this color as an inner corner shade, eyeshadow base, or brow bown highlight. Speaking in terms of myself I don't really like "Maui Wowie" to much and don't see myself buying this color as an individual eyeshadow pot. I feel there is a technique to wearing this shade. I tried wearing this on my eyelid and then a darker color in the crease and it just wasn't for me. It does look nice against my eyecolor and skin tone, don't get me wrong, I just feel this is a color that needs to be paired and used with the right technique.

"Smog" (Deep Coppery Bronze w/ metallic shimmer): I am in love with this eyeshadow color!!! Why? Because this is an eyeshadow color can be used to create soft Summery smokey eye looks just by applying this color over the lid and "Maui wowie" in the inner corner of the eye to brighten the eyes!

"Flash"( Bright shimmery purple): This purple eyeshadow is a MUST have color for everyone!! It can be worn alone or whatever is cooking in that Urban Decay brain. It would really makes brown and green eyes pop and is great for all year round.

Swatches: From Top to bottom on my arm: Smog, Chopper, Maui Wowie, and Flash. There is the 24/7 eyeliner in the photo which I hate and gave away to a friend.

"Sin" Primer Potion (Champagne w/ metallic shimmers): As always Urban Decay's Primer potions do not diappoint! This primer dries on with some metallic shimmers. The primer potion that it comes with really does wonders! I've never tried the Urban Decay "Sin" Eyeshadow Primer Potion and let me say I am impressed! You can actually wear the "Sin" Primer potion alone or underneath eyeshadow. If u wear it alone it gives your eyes a natural shimmery look with a light sweep of eyeshadow, and if you wear it underneath eyeshadow it makes them look more shimmery. But beware, cause if you use this primer potion with a glitter eyeshadow like "Midnight Cowbody rides again" the glitter will turn into a New Years Eve night club party.

"Sin" Primer potion Swatch.

Would I recommend this palette? YESSS!!! I am in love with this palette and the individaul eyeshadow colors as this palette won't be around for long as its a clearance deal on a palette that was out last Summer.! I actually bought it because Urban Decay had it on sale for $15, and I have never tried those eyeshadow colors before. I have only been using their "Sustainable Palette" for the past year, and was also the only time I've ever tried Urban Decay before. The Palette is very travel friendly as the casing has a magnetic closing so you don't have to worry about your eyeliner falling out or it opening up in your bag.

Maybelline Pearl eyeshadow duo

Hey everyone!
Right now my room feels like an inferno and the fan is on and my windows are open. It is such a hot day outside in NYC so I am going to have to make this post a little brief. Let's get started shall we?

Review:
Today I am going to be doing a review of Maybelline's new pearl eyeshadow duo. The one I bought is called "Sinful Cinnamon". Doesn't the name sound interesting? lol. (Besides it was the last shade left). The cool part about this eyeshadow duo is the fact it can be applied wet or dry, but to me you get the best usage out of it when its applied wet. Now I tried it out a few times. The first time I used it I didn't like it. But after i kept using it, it started to find its place in my heart, as well as starting to irritate my eyes. It got so bad my eyes started looking red and my lids were so itchy. Just to let you know, I have used pearl eyeshadows like this before and I never had a problem. Here are the pros and cons.

Pros:

• It's highly pigmented
• Does add alot of shimmer
• Ok packaging
• Can swirl the colors together
• Can be used wet or dry. Best if used wet
• Long lasting
• Option of making a dramatic or sheer look

Cons:

• Alot of fallout
• It irritated my eyelids
• The lighter color/ pearl side is very flaky
• The pearl side cannot be easily applied with a brush
• Creases easily.

Would I recommend this product to a friend? Maybe. This product wasn't for me. The colors are really beautiful online and in the store, but I think its the eyeshadow fallout and the fact it irritated my eyes was what ruined it for me. Honestly, I think I am allergic to the pearl eyeshadows from the Maybelline line and wouldn't try it again. However, I say still give it a try and see if it works for you. Remember what may not work for me may work for you and vice-versa.