NYC CONCEALER AND ARDELL EYELASH ADHESIVE

Hi everyone,


Today I am sharing two products with you, both of which can be used around or on the eye. The first item is


NYC SMOOTH SKIN LIQUID CONCEALER

 

The thing that first made me laugh is that in the pack was a very small cosmetic sponge which they called a bonus, I would rather they hadn't bothered, mine went straight in the trash. To me this is not a bonus by any standard. However to each there own, I guess!

 

As for the concealers performance it is quite good at covering redness or spots from blemishes. It does a good job priming the eye area prior to adding eyeshadow. I would say it covers any of the unevenness on the eyelid and small veins. It starts out wet and begins to dry somewhat tacky and you need to work quickly with this product. Once dry it feels light and powdery, but in a good way.

 

I am not a fan of the smell, but as it dries it disappears pretty quick.

I would say the coverage is on par with the concealer I have been using for the past three months now which is the "Stay all day 16hr concealer" from Essence. They actually are quite similar, but Essence has a bit more pleasant smell and is a little creamier, but the NYC concealer might just do a hair better at covering imperfections.

 

 This is 786 Light which as you can see is very light

 

You get 7.2ml of product for about $4 CAD

 

I give this a 4 out of 5 only because of the smell and the embarrassing bonus

 

 

 I invested in some eyelash adhesive from ARDELL.

 

 

This is a clear adhesive and it has that typical latex scent to it and it sets in about 30 seconds. I have tested it out and I find it works fine and holds lashes on well for however long you want them on.

 

 

It is a strange feeling that takes some getting use to when you peel lashes off. The only thing I don`t like is I feel a little burning sensation upon application until the adhesive has dried. Who knows maybe I am having a very mild reaction to the latex, but that is odd as I don`t have issues using latex gloves or anything made with latex.

 

 

As long as it does the trick and I don`t have any further reaction I will use it up. I have heard people mention having reaction to Duo adhesive as well, so meh! It`s only a few hours I may have it on my eye so it`s all good.

 

So that's all I have for you today

 

LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS WHICH DRUG STORE CONCEALER YOU LOVE AND IF YOU HAVE EVER NOTICED THAT EYELASH ADHESIVE TINGLES OR MILDLY BURNS UPON APPLICATION???

 

TILL NEXT TIME LADIES AND GENTS

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

 

 

"THE ONE STOP SHOP" FANTASY MAKERS HALLOWEEN MAKEUP KITS

Welcome back,

Today I want to show you three Halloween kits I picked up from the Fantasy Makers by Wet N Wild line. The collections are curated to work together to create a specific look outlined on the package, but I was looking beyond that as the items are very useable anytime year round.

The sets are called "WICKED LOOK" and the first one can be used to create a PIXIE PRINCESS look according to package.
Each set comes complete with false fantasy style lashes, a duo of eyeshadows, mini lipstick and nail polish.

 

The eyeshadow duo is a strong highlight of the kit coming in at a full 4g. The colour payoff is very good for the green, but a little weak for the orange, you really have to build it up.

 

 

 

The lipstick is definitely the same formulation used for the MEGA LAST semi-matte lipsticks in the Wet N Wild line and offer up that same incredible pigmentation. I am very pleased with the mini which are 1.7g and will last for a while.

 

 

This is a peachy pink toned lipstick

 

The other item is a very pink coral nail polish that has a nice shiny finish and will last if you do two coats and a top coat.

I would also say this is probably the same formula as the mega last nail polishes as well.

 

Last in this pack is a pair of glitter long lashes that are suppose to be self adhesive, but I did not find they stayed on. I am planning on getting some duo adhesive so they will last.

 

 

 

 

The next kit is called VAMPIRESS which is a much deeper gothic style.

 

The eyeshadow duo in this kit offers up a gorgeous true red which I am excited about because I have been on the hunt for a red shadow. The other colour is a dark chocolate brown with a beautiful bronze gold shimmer in it. Again all these eyeshadows can easily carry you through many other times of year, so be sure to check them out.

 

 

 

The lipstick is an amazing ox blood red that is so decadent and vampy and I will be wearing this a lot in the coming months.

 

The nail polish is a fierce candy apple red with a swirls of gold throughout. It is a super sexy red that will make your nails look like garnets.

 

The photo does not do it justice as is picked up more pinky red, so this is not true to real life.

 

and again a very sassy pair of dramatic lashes with red tinsel pieces added to the outer corners

 

 

The third kit is called "WICKED QUEEN".

 

 

The eyeshadow duo in this kit is a true blue and a pewter toned silver. I wore this today and it looked amazing together and blends out beautifully with little to no fall out.

 

 

The blue swatched a bit weak, but I did not use primer

 

The lipstick in this kit is very intense and definitely won't be for everyone. I for one love super dark lip colours. This is basically a black plum purple

 

 

Next up the nail polish which is a clear glitter. I will use this more as a top coat then anything or for the accent nail which happens to be my middle finger;P I like to add my own twist to common ideas LOL.

 

 

Last the lashes are probably my fave of all three and they are simple sexy long lashes with rhinestones at the lash base

 

 

 

So to conclude the eyeshadow duo is 4g, mini lipstick 1.7g and nail polish mini is 6.5ml. Lashes are decent, but not superior quality and do require better quality eyelash adhesive.

EACH KIT WAS $4.99 CAD

 

 Hope you all enjoyed another fun Halloween makeup review

 

CHECK MORE FROM FANTASY MAKERS BY WET N WILD

http://wnwbeauty.com/fantasymakers/

 

 

LET ME KNOW IF YOU GOING TO LOOK FOR THESE KITS??

 

 

 

STAY FRIGHTFULLY FANCY XO