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One of the most annoying things after spending hours perfecting a smokey eye or creating amazing eyeliner, is to have it crease on you before you've even left the house. Creasing can look really beautiful if it's intentional. If not, it's bloody annoying. Like almost everyone obsessed with makeup, I've dabbled in many a primer; some have been awful, some amazing. After a little root through my make up collection, I've chosen the ones I use most regularly:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

The UDPP is probably the most widely known and used eye primer out there. Hailed as a "legendary' product, it promised more 'vibrant eyeshadow that lasts 24+ hours and NEVER CREASES'. While it is a great product that does increase the vibrancy of eyeshadows used after, something about its texture puts me off. To me, its greasy. Even a tiny amount of product patted onto the eye takes a while to sink in and for me, has never really done much to help the longevity of my eye make-up. My eyes will still crease after a few hours and its wand does nothing to help spread the product. While I have never finished a full bottle of UDPP, its packaging makes me slightly weary, even after a few uses the primer potion seems to dry up and nothing seems to be left. Although UD have changed the bottle, the fact that I have to cut open the bottle to seize over half the bottle irritates me. Especially when it doesn't work that well on me. Am I doing something wrong?

MAC Painterly Paintpot

While I've tried many of the paintpots in MAC's collection, it is Painterly that I always revert back to. Its matte texture and skin colour makes it the most wearable, and it is definitely more hard-wearing than UDPP. By taking the smallest amount on your ring finger, gently placing it on the eye, it creates a thicker layer than the UDPP and makes the colour more vibrant and last a lot longer. But again, for me it doesn't last all day. There is still some small creasing, hardly noticeable unless pointed out. To make the product last longer, I gently apply a light layer of translucent powder, which helps to set the primer.

NYX Concealer in a Pot

And finally comes the NYX Concealer in a pot. Lots of people swear by using a concealer on the eyes, followed by a dusting of powder to set it; while others claim this never, ever works. For me, it works in the same way as the others. It lasts a few hours, until slight creasing can be seen. But for those on a budget who don't want to invest in a specific eye primer, its a great way to ensure your eyeshadow lasts longer. 

Do you have a preference when it comes to eye primers, or are you bothered?

Happy Sunday! 

AMAZING FIND!

Hello my Vixxens. Hope you are having a glorious weekend. Mine always goes by too fast. I found an amazing website that I will be ordering from today!!!

It is called All Cosmetics Wholesale! Click HERE to visit! It has all brand name cosmetics at amazing prices!! MAC, URBAN DECAY, MAYBELLINE..you name it I saw it! In the MAC section under pigments you can just get samples of their pigments for $3.99. I'm not one of those people that NEED the big thing of eyeshadow. I have so many, it's more likely it'll get wasted. I love when I find samples!

I also found the Sugarpill Cold Heart palette that they recently discontinued!!

 For that click HERE!

After I order, I shall do a review on the products I received and how the service/shipping was! If you order before me! Leave a comment for some feedback!!

All Cosmetics Wholesale

Post later! xoxo

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How I Wore MAC's Impassioned

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MAC'S Impassioned lipsticks is one of those beauties you view from afar. Love but don't touch. I bought it with the idea that I would wear it on nights out, and then soon realised I didn't have anywhere near the confidence I needed to do this.

As a pink-red-coral (depends on the lighting!) it can be totally unforgiving, but can also look stunning.Last night I went to a Hallowe'en party where everyone was dressed up (whoops, all except me), so I decided that I would let Impassioned venture out of the collection. And it did not displease.

Face:
Givenchy Sculpt Subli'Mine Sculptlight
MAC Harmony Blush (as contour)
MAC Melba Blush

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay Virgin e/s (inner corner)
MAC All That Glitters (all over)
Urban Decay Half-Baked, Buck, Smog (crease)
Eyeko Black Graffiti Liner
Sleek Nocturnal Kajal Liner
Maybelline Full 'n Soft Mascara

Lips:
MAC Impassioned

My dog loved it too..

When the Sister's Away...

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My sister recently moved away so spent a few weeks cleaning out her room. She has no interest in make up so I wasn't expecting her to "gift me" anything that wouldn't fit in her suitcase!

When I opened her wardrobe to put in some of my clothes, there was six or seven almost full bottles of perfume, a few lipsticks, a few eye shadows and the Urban Decay Ammo Palette. She has never used it before..Crazy lady!

The Ammo palette, which is not a new Urban Decay product is nowhere near as good as the Naked one (but, I am a neutrals girl) but its a new revelation for me. There are some stunning colours in it! The packaging is slightly cheap; thin, black and kind of reminds me of something you would get free in a magazine.

But then you open it and a little world of colour pops our at you. A few, such as Smog and Sin are already in my Naked palette, but Last Call, Stunning and Mildew are stunning. My sister is clearly an idiot for not bringing this with her, but hey, I benefit from it!

(I couldn't get a good picture of it as its so dark at night here!)

L-R Top Row: Smog, Mildew, Oil Slick, Last Call, Chopper
L-R Bottom Row: Maui Wowie, Shattered, Polyester Bride, Grifter, Sin

Happy Monday!

September Favourites!

I've always been reluctant to do a "favourites" post because mine rarely change. Once I find something I love, I rarely look for something to replace it, guess that philosophy has to change!

Here's what I've been loving this month:

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Yeah, I know..Everyone keeps ranting about this one, I'm sorry but I have to aswell. It's amazing! Its happiness in a block of colours..Containing Urban Decays most popular neutral shades, its a must-have for those who love the neutral look. If you hate shimmery colours, its definitely not for you, as there are only two matte shades, but each is highly pigmented and beautiful. Rant over!

"Mud" Nail Varnish - (in picture Essie Mink Muffs) While this had been a trend over the past few months, it is the colour of my life. I kid you not. That minky-murky-muddy brown-grey is my favourite colour and I've bought at least six or seven almost identical nail polish shades to show my solidarity to it. I don't care what other trends come, I'm sticking to it.

Arabic Perfume? - I think it is anyway. I got it in Dubai over the summer and completely forgot about it as its so small. At the start of the month I found it and, huzzah, love it! Like all Arabic perfumes, its so so strong. Literally all you need is it placed on your neck or wrists - too overpowering. But its beautiful. Wish I could read Arabic so I could find out the name...

MAC Angel Lipstick - I've worn this almost everyday this month, when I first bought it I was afraid it was too pink (neutrals girl, obv) but alas, I frickin' love it. It brings a nice change to my usual MAC Creme D'Nude look.

MAC Melba Blush - No need to explain. Perfect peachy blush.
Eyeko Mascara - If you want massive lashes without having to re-apply (don't btw, you'll get spindles for lashes!) this is the best mascara I have ever used. Can't recommend it enough, I did a review here if your interested!

MAC 217 Blending Brush - I though the blending brushes I had were grand..I was wrong! Its only until you buy this one that you realise nothing compares to it. Its soft but firm and creates the perfect smokey eye. Love.

YSL Teint Resist - This was in my recent Out post. How wrong I was! While I still think it is a summer foundation (for me, anyway) if you mix it with another foundation (I use Nars Sheer Glow in Siberia) it really is perfect. Use a base and its even more amazing. I apologise for doubting you, YSL!

Mac Angel Lipstick

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Arabic Perfume

Some new things..

I can't help it. I go into a shop and I am content. I buy something I like and I become happier. After a few days this feeling fades and the process has to be repeated again. Some call this addiction. I call it therapy.

College helps. I have too much to do to spend my time wandering around shops deliberating over my next purchase, this brings a small amount of comfort to my friends and family. But the weekends, after I have read a play or two I think I deserve a treat. And this weekend was no exception.

Here are a few things I have bought over the past few weekends:

Primark Skirt (in black and grey): 6euro/£4 and Black leggings (same material): 9euro/£7

Mink Longline Tie Neck Shirt: 30rueo/£25 and Penneys/Primark Black lace shorts:13euro/£10

Urban Decay Naked Pallette (my sister finally got it for me! in love..)

Art of Love Temporary Tattoos from Urban Outfitters on sale for 5euro. Complete copy of the Chanel ones but I'm not complaining!

MAC Nocturnelle Eyeshadow and Coffee Eyeliner

Barry M Dazzle Dusts in: (L-R) Mushroom (51), Winter Berry (88) and Burgundy Noir (102)

Not sure I like Winter Berry and Burgundy Noir, might give them away can't see myself ever using them as their so colourful but I was on a roll with spending!