Swatches and Review of NYX's Love in Paris Palette (in Madeleins and Macaroons)

Hello all! Today I have for you a quick review of NYX's Love in Paris Palette called Madaleins and Macaroons. 

What NYX says: "The City of Lights has nothing on the sparkle in your eyes. Highlight their seductive glimmer with these brilliant high-fashion palettes featuring 9 richly-pigmented shades and a dual-ended applicator for easy, on-the-go touch-ups. The cute, compact kits give you a world of high-fashion looks at your fingertips." (source)

This palette offers some soft neutrals, and shimmers and mattes.  My kind of palette!

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However, all eyeshadows are not created equal in this palette.  As you can see from my swatches, some shades barely showed up.  So, here's a rundown:

1,5, 7,8,9: Sheer and patchy.  Not smooth at all, and 5 was gritty.  

2,3,4,& 6 : Nicely pigmented and smooth.

7,8 & 9 : The worst of the palette, which made me sad because they're definitely fun shades to use.  9 I couldnt even get to show up on my eye at all.  

Overall:  The palette is ok at best.  Is it worth the 10$ at ULTA that I paid?  No.  If  you want to try this , wait until it goes on sale (and keep the receipt) 

9.99 @ Ulta

New from Covergirl! Flamed Out Mascara in Black Blaze! Review & Photos! (water resistant version)

Hello my pretty sirens!  Today I'm excited to share with you my review of Covergirl's new Flamed Out Mascara.  Despite not wearing much Covergirl, I definitely have a soft spot for them and their new releases. Their Ink It! eyeliners have earned a permanent spot in my routine, so I was excited to see how this would fare.

What Covergirl says: "Make a bold statement with winged lashes that curve up and out. The unique wire brush coats your lashes for an instant volume boost in a water resistant formula." (source)

First, lets talk about the brush.

Whoh right?  I'll be the first to admit that I wasnt a fan of the brush at first.  However, after using it a few times, I grew to like it.  It gets the roots and tips of the lashes all at once.  

How did it do?

One word.  AMAZING.  I cant speak for anyone else, but for me this gave me huge volume and separation.  My lashes are naturally long and thick, so I admit, I was a bit ahead of the game.  Normally all I ask is for the mascara to not clump, and give me natural and full looking lashes.  This made it look like I was wearing false lashes, and I loved it.  I'm not claiming that you'll get lashes like that- I'm just relating my own experience.

Before and after pics:

(without mascara)

(after)

I have a bit of a "spider lashes" thing going on (I usually comb through my lashes quick), but you can see the results.  

Overall: I love this mascara! No smudging, no clumping, and long wearing.  It'll give you volume (and some separation too).  A win!

7.49 @ Walgreens

A drugstore primer that actually works? Yup! Milani's new Eyeshadow Primer!

Lets face it.  We can all use a good eyeshadow primer, and I have found an affordable one for you:  Milani's new Eyeshadow Primer (no fancy names here).

Milani says: "Intensifies and extends the wear of any shadow, over 8 hour wear. A lightweight invisible finish works on all skin tones. The primer helps provide a seamless canvas for eyeshadow application and minimizes creasing throughout the day.   Makes any cream or powder eyeshadow long-wearing!" (source)

(top primer-bottom no primer).

This primer has a bit of a yellow tint when its first squeezed out, but dries completely clear when its applied.  I've only tried one other "primer" from the drugstore.  Covergirls Intense Shadowblast in Beige.  It works ok as a primer, bnt its nothing special.  This is.  Some primers are great , but make it hard to blend other shadows (glares at Urban Decay Primer Potion), and some just don't do the job.  This does.  It intensifies my eyeshadow, minimizes fall out, and keeps my shadow and eyeliner lasting all day.  I used this with my Urban Decay Naked Palette.  Anyone who has used this palette knows that as lovely as the shadows are, some are prone to fallout.  With this primer my shadow stays on my eyelids..as it should.  My eyeshadow literally looked as good at night as it did in the morning.  I will definitely buy more once I run out.  

The only small qualm I have with this is that its such a small tube!

Overall: If you're looking for an affordable, and quality eyeshadow primer, definitely check this out!

.30fl oz

$6.49 @ Walgreens