Urban Decay Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner Swatches and Review

If there is a brand that has been launching one incredible collection after another this year, it is Urban Decay. With the launch of their massive 100 shade Vice Lipstick range (more on that coming soon!), and the revamped liquid liners by way of the new 20 shade Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner, there is certainly no shortage of colour! I've got 11 of them and have had a play to put together a review for you, so keep reading for swatches and my thoughts...

Revisiting H&M Beauty | The Colour Essence Eye Pencils

I posted a couple weeks back that I had picked up a lipstick from the new H&M beauty range and that it had really surprised me in terms of texture, formula and pigment - you can read the review here. So naturally I had to pop back into H&M to see what else the range had to offer, and after covering both hands and wrists in swatches, and testing almost every darn product in the 700 piece range, I chose to try the Colour Essence Eye Pencils which were a super affordable $7 CND. I have some definite thoughts on these, and the rest of the range, so let's break it down...

This Just In | Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencils

Having been a huge fan of Urban Decay's 24/7 Eyeliner Pencils for years now, it's no surprise to me that the brand finally released a new eyeliner that is actually formulated to stay around in waterline. For some this might mean nothing, but if you have watery eyes like me, struggle with allergies or are prone to get product buildup in the inner corners (nothing like gross black eye goop!) than the Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencils  are seriously worth considering. I got ahold of all five shades in the range and put them to the test to see if they really do hold up to their big claims, keep reading to hear my thoughts...

Problem Solvers Series | How to Prevent Eyeshadow Fallout

Whilst on a family vacation two weeks ago, as my sister in law and I sat together putting on our makeup, she noticed I was using a dark shadow as my eyeliner. She then asked, "But doesn't it fall down all around your eyes? I always seem to make a mess!" and before I knew it, I'd rattled off a handful of ways to prevent the dreaded 'fallout', so I thought I'd share them here as a bit of a beauty hack so to speak.

Hype Worthy? | Six Luxury Products Get Put to the Test

I love trying out hyped up 'cult classic' products to see if they really are worth their weight in gold (and priced seemingly so!) as many tout them to be, and it seems you as readers like it when I do as well! I've always been one of those 'exception to the rule' types, and find because of this I look at products with a skeptical eye, which benefits the blogging process of reviewing quite well. So here are six more products that have had plenty said about them on the web, magazines and word of mouth, put to the test by yours truly. Which ones do I think are hypeworthy?

GIVEAWAY Alert! Clarins Fall 2015 Pretty Night Palette and Crayon Kohl Liner

As I mentioned yesterday I recently got my hands on some of the new Fall 2015 line from Clarins, and no surprise its totally gorgeous! The Pretty Night Palette has 5 shadows that can easily start as a daytime look, and then amp it up for night in a super convenient handbag friendly size. Along with the collection is the Crayon Kohl in Carbon, which is a smokey black liner that comes with a convenient smudger brush on the other end (not one of those stiff sponges but an actual handy brush!)

Both of these together is the perfect Autumn/Fall look that would work on any eye colour and all you need to add is mascara to complete the look, which is why I am giving away the set to one lucky reader! 

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The Eyeliner That Actually Stays in the Waterline | Eye of Horus Smokey Black Goddess Pencil

It's a smokey eye necessity, and old timey makeup artist's trick to make the lash line thicker, and generally adds that 'rock chic' effect I sometimes crave. I'm talking about eyeliner in the waterline (also known as tightline along the upper lash line, and inner rim by some) But getting any sort of product to last in a forever moist (seriously, does anyone like that word?) and teary area is an art all on its own. Well, I may have just found the liner for that very occasion in the form of Eye of Horus' Smokey Black Goddess Pencil*. You're welcome!

Stila Got Inked Cushion Eye Liner in Copper Ink

There some seriously interesting cosmetic advancements going on these days, mainly thanks to some super innovative product designs in the Korean market - like cushion technology (product dispersed through an airy sponge like cushion). A few brands have jumped on the bandwagon on this side of the pond, and when I saw the Stila Got Inked Cushion Eye Liners, I knew I was going to have to try one. You know, in the name of blogging...

This Just In | Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Mad Max Brown

Well over a year ago I blogged about how Kat Von D's Tattoo Liner in Trooper was the answer to all my black liquid liner prayers. Well it's finally been released in another shade and I couldn't be more thrilled. Naturally, I stalked all my local Sephora's until I could get my hands on it - before it was even released on shelves. Determination, friends. 

Sunday Splurge | Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal

Usually Sundays around here are devoted to awesome bargain beauty purchases that rival luxury brand quality, but occasionally I like to switch things up and pull one of my favourite high end products that is totally worth the splurge.

The Colour Line Up | The Navy Edit

I know the mention of blue eyeshadow often raises brows and has people cringing thinking of teenage beauty nightmares. Me too, me too.  Having said that, I've really been enjoying rocking some navy blue on the eyes these days. My preferred method is in the form of winged liner, or smudged around the lashes, and these are my four picks for my favourite navy eye products.

Monthly Favourites | February 2015

Good grief it's March, and that means another handful of favourite makeup and beauty bits for the month of February to share with you all. It's a nice mixed bag of new product launches, repeat favourites, and new to me products this month, so lets dive in...

Favourites | January 2015

The first month of 2015 is done and I had five distinct beauty favourites I found myself reaching for over and over this past month. There are some fun new products, an old love, and some new to me shades of previously loved products.

Tried It, Bought It | Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Brown(out)

By now you all know how much I love my Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Ro(cocoa) -its a dupe for my beloved Mac Teddy but actually lasts all day long.These liners are super creamy, glide right on and then set waterproof, so I was thrilled a few months back when Sephora was doing one of their 100 point perks for a mini version of the shade Brown(out). Surprisingly I just got around to trying it and instantly went out and bought it. It was love at first line.

Sunday Steals | NYC Liquid Eyeliner

Coming at you all with another makeup steal, and this one really is a bargain to boast about - a whopping $2.49 was spent. That's right, get out your piggy banks and count your pennies for this one!

FAVOURITES | 5 Favourites for June 2014

The last day of June is upon us and it's time for me to round up my 5 favourite products for the month. Stay tuned later this week for the sister post - 5 Flops for June 2014!

THE NEW FAVOURITE | Marc Jacobs Highliner in Ro(cocoa)

One of the first makeup bits I can remember really falling in love with, enough to repurchase over and over, was Mac Teddy Eye Kohl. I wore that eyeliner day in and out for years, and frequently got asked what it was I was wearing. The only problem with it? The staying power. being a creamy kohl, it just disappeared by the end of the day. Thus began the search for a long lasting dupe...

WINGING IT | Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner

You know what "they" say right? Never ask a girl with winged liner why she's late. 

I love me a good flick of liner, but brush + pot of gel liner = time I don't always have. Plus, it seems like every time I'm in the mood for some dramatic liner all my liner brushes are dirty (note to self, wash brushes more often!) So imagine my excitement when I heard about an innovative new product that combined the look and texture of gel/cream liner, with the convenience of a pen applicator. Perfect, right? Let's get into the nitty gritty...

THIS vs THAT | A Possible MAC Chromagraphic NC15/NW20 Dupe?

Ages ago I wrote a post about nude liners, and how I still hadn't found a decent dupe for my beloved MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in NC15/NW20. Given that it is a MAC Pro product, and my local MAC Pro store has been out of a it for a good solid 3 months, I was feeling the urge to find a decent dupe again...

THE LBL | Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

The Little Black Liner, also known in my world as the LBL. Forget having that black dress you wear to funerals and dinner parties alike, every girl needs a great black eyeliner in her makeup wardrobe. Previously I had blogged about my favourite pencil version, found in the Urban Decay 24/7 formula in the shade Perversion, but I was really lacking an easy does it one swipe liquid liner for that coveted winged liner look. Until now anyways...