Monday, December 2, 2013

Semi-Hiatus

Hello everyone! I really haven't found much time to update this blog with reviews lately, and I am truly sorry for that. I'll be on a semi-hiatus until exams are over. So by Dec. 17, I can start blogging again~ ^^ I hope you all understand my semi-hiatus as I will be coming home around 8:30 to 9pm everyday the week before exams (starting from today), which is why my schedule is really packed. I am truly sorry that you have to keep visiting often only to find that there are no updates -___-'' I hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving day! I'm excited to see you all later!
- Baozi

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Etude House - Tear Eye Liner

Today I'm lucky enough to do two reviews! The second one will be about Etude House's Tear Eye Liner. For those of you wondering what exactly it is, Tear Eye Liner is used in creating the "ulzzang" look. It accents your eyes and highlights your eyes to give it a cute and innocent look without overdoing the kawaii-ness of it. The color I have here is #4: Sun Beach Tears

Packaging: 

It's obviously plain, nothing much to comment about, but there is one flaw in the packaging: The brush. The brush is where it gets problematic. It's too soft, so you cannot apply it easily in one stroke. I managed to do so for my right eye (as I'm right handed) but the brush does not a have a nice easy stroke when doing my left eye. I only end up messing it up. It would be fine if the brush is a little more stiff so that it's more easy to apply, other wise you would have to be very experienced with eye makeup before making your purchase. 

Packaging: 3/5 



Product: 

The color is just beautiful, however it's way to thick. It's so viscous that it starts to clump together once you apply it. Because of this, you constantly have to reapply and spread it again and again to get it to perfection. Another product flaw is that when it dries, it starts to crack and it hinders your eyes from looking flawless and innocent. And when it does start to crack when it dries, the glitter falls onto your face. On the bright side it's long lasting for the whole day as long as you don't rub your eye too much. I'm just really disappointed because the quality is just unacceptable. I don't even want to try to wear this outside because the after effects are just horrible. 

Product Rating: 1/5 



Conclusion: Don't get me wrong, I love Etude House and they have a fantastic range of eye makeup, but this Tear Eye Liner is seriously not the thing for me. Maybe some of you do not mind the effects as much as I do, but in my opinion, it's just too bad to use for "ulzzang" makeup. 

TIP:  Replacing it with white (or any light colored) eye shadow is the most effective way to complete your "ulzzang" look. Using eye shadow sticks does not clump or crack, and it's super easy to use too! it lasts for half the day as well! 

Oseque - High End Touch

Hello everybody! As you know I've been on a hiatus for 2 months because of school! And I'm super excited to announce my arrival with a new makeup review!

I recently got the Oseque High End Touch concealer/foundation from the home shopping channel (thanks to my aunt) from Korea. I'm sure you guys are eager to find out what is so good about so let's get started:

Packaging:

This product has a very simple and minimalistic design, there's nothing much to say about it. How ever, there is one feature that is out of the ordinary and was the reason why this foundation is very different from the others, it has a sponge roller (I'm sorry I don't know how to describe it) You basically press the button on the side to get the product on the sponge roller and roll it on your face. Though I love the idea and it's very convenient, I'm personally a little hesitant about this (because being the OCD person I am) there are hygiene concerns once again. And to my knowledge, I really don't know if you can change the sponge roller every once in a while (which is big disadvantage).

Packaging Rating: 3.5/5 






Product:

I'm quite pleased to say that I quite like the actual product (substance) itself. I find it's really easy to apply, and it doesn't give you an overly cakey look (which makes people look like a whoreface). I'm really surprised that I didn't even need to put on my clear powder, because after the foundation/concealer dries, it gives your face a more moisturized look. The texture of it is like sunblock, a little thick - and it smells like it too. It's not the best foundation out there, but I personally think the quality is just right. TIP: for the "airbrushed" look, roll the sponge roller on your face softly in one stroke so that it's not messy.

Product Rating: 4/5 




Conclusion: if you're not too concerned about hygiene and as long as you wash your face before you apply it, I highly recommend that you try this product out! It saves a lot time doing makeup and the product quality itself is great! This product was reasonable priced, somewhere in between 150 HKD and 220 HKD, so if you do buy it online, please keep that in mind! 


Tuesday, August 6, 2013

VDL: Festival Love Mark Tinted Balm

I am so excited to announce that I have found a new kbrand while wandering the streets of Seoul! I was with my mom around Gangnam Station when I discovered VDL - a new brand that only launched last year by LG. It's not a big as the Amore Pacific brands (eg. Etude House) so I was inclined to test the waters. Let's have a look, shall we? :)

VDL has a myriad of sleek cosmetics that give off a very "vogue" or "M.A.C" feel. It's design oriented and unlike your typical cutesy vibe you get from most kbrands, this is seriously something different. 

Packaging Rating: 

The packaging just screams awesomeness. It's minimalistic, and the cap is magnetic so everytime you close the lipstick balm, you hear a satisfying click. It's high quality, matte (a little bit shiny), and durable. 

Packaging Rating: 4/5 



Product Rating: 

VDL is more high end than Tony Moly or Etude House, so I was little skeptical on purchasing this. It was about HKD 100. But the good thing about this product is that it is a versatile product, which is always handy :) just a reminder, this is not exactly a lipstick. It's a lipstick base with infused with moisturizing essences and it can be used as a tinted lip balm. It was a little pricey, but it was totally worth it. It has the perfect texture to be used as a lipstick base (not just like any ordinary drugstore lipbalm) so I highly recommend it for those who want moisturized lips when wearing lipstick. 

Product Rating: 4/5 



Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Etude House: Minime x Shinee Be My Princess Perfume Body/Hair Mist

I'm so hyped to be doing my first review since I got back from Korea a week days ago! And yes, I did get a bunch of new cosmetics from brands such as Etude House, Tony Moly, Nature Republic, VDL and more! Let's first get started with a product I've been dying to review :3

For all you K-POP lovers out there, this new review will rock your socks. Anyways, just a while ago, the 5 member K-POP boyband Shinee collaborated with Etude House to create a wonderful collection of sweet smelling perfume mists that come in five variations. The Be My Princess Collection is the latest season from Minime. All the mists have the same floral scent, but each one with their own unique touch to it. This is my first perfume mist review so I'm so excited :D let's get started!

Product Review:

I bought Ms. Bloom, Minho's princess :3  It has a white floral-fruity scent, and it's a really elaborate perfume mist and mimics the qualities of an actual perfume. But because it's not a perfume, it's very light, which makes it work and school appropriate. If you want a more stronger smell, just spray on more perfume. Etude House also says it's fine to spray it on your hair. I thought it would be ridiculous to spray this in my hair.  But it works just as well on your hair! It didn't make my hair sticky or anything, and in fact, my hair ended smelling sweet. Another tip I got from a friend is to spray perfume or body mists on your clothing, this works if you really sensitive skin :)

Product Rating: 4/5 

Packaging Review:

Firstly, I can just go on forever about how adorable the packaging is. This also comes with a really cute earphone jack that you put on top of her head or use for your phone. There's only a 100ml, but the packaging is pretty bulky. In other words, it's not so durable :| But it's not a major problem for me though.

Packaging Rating: 5/5 (for creativity and cuteness :3 ) 

I bought mine at the airport, and Etude House is selling these for 12 USD per bottle. If any of you happen to be in Korea now, I suggest you pick a bottle up before the summer sale end :) Seriously, it was really worth the price :P









Etude House: Bling Bling Eye Stick

So I'm back with another exciting review! This special product takes you far away into the universe...it's Etude House's astrology themed eye shadow sticks! I'm a huge fan of astrology and anything got to do with the universe, so I was so glad to get my hands on one of these. The Bling Bling Eye Sticks come in 6 original shades. Later on, Etude House released another 4 shades (in the orange and bronze range).

the original shades in 1) white, 2) yellow, 3) pink supernova, 4) purple aurora, 5) silver, 6) brown 
(my korean is really rusty, so 1), 2), 5), and 6) I couldn't give the full name -_-'' sorry) 

I love all the shades, but I got my favorite one, Pink Supernova. Let's go have a look! 

Packaging Review: 

Etude House normally goes OTT on the cutesy side of things, but I was pretty surprised to see that they were going for a whole new take on the packaging design. All navy blue with a constellation on the bottom half of the container and a clear space showing the color shade at the very bottom of the eye stick container. Super easy to use and get the product out, and super easy to put back. There's no mess and it's very efficient. 3 words - I LOVE IT. 

Packaging Review: 5/5 




Product Review: 

Since it was a cheap product, it got smudged easily (when I rubbed my eye by accident -_-). But if manage to refrain from rubbing your eye, it's really long lasting. The color is just beautiful. It's a very versatile product too. It also works as a base for your eyelids. It's fit for everyday where - I was pleased that the pigment of the shadow can range from an extremely light baby pink (1 coat) to a shocking metallic pink (4 coats). Etude House also gives a quite a reasonable amount of product, so I guess it would last for quite a while. I strongly recommend this to you if you are on a beauty budget :) 

Product Review: 4/5 




(it's pretty light) swatch test: x3 coat 

Thursday, July 18, 2013

The Face Shop: Face IT - Designing Cake Eyebrow

I haven't done a review from The Face Shop for a very long time, so I'm glad to be reviewing another product from them ^^ this is my first review on an eye brow product so I'm super excited! Let's ge the ball rolling :) Though the Face IT collection came out quite a while ago, I managed to get my Designing Cake Eyebrow kit during my stay in Seoul. The color I have is 02, Khaki Gray

Packaging Rating:

Nowadays, you can get eyebrow products that come in a form of an eyebrow pencil. But the Face Shop is sticking to classic way. The product comes in a container that is similar to that of eyeshadow. At a glance I thought it was eyeshadow. The Face Shop includes 2 brushes - an angled brush (you can make thin or thick lines on your eyebrow) and an eyebrow mascarra (for shaping the eyebrow). There's also a handy mirror with the kit too. I like the sleek packaging, but I still prefer to use my eyebrow sticks - they are more efficient to use.

Packaging Rating: 3/5 





Product Rating:

It's long lasting and the color is just great, but I will admit that I will stick to my eyebrow sticks. I can't really make distinct lines, and the thin lines are still pretty thick. I try to give my eyebrows a more distinct and bold look, but at the end, it just looks like I drew my WHOLE eyebrow on. The product quality is excellent and it's really long lasting - but personally (and judging by the results), this product isn't for me. Maybe there are some of you out there who prefer this look but I'll stick to using my eyebrow sticks.

Product Rating: 3/5 





Monday, July 15, 2013

Etude House: Proof 10 Auto Pencil

Hey guys! I'm in Korea at the moment, so I've been able to pick up some new products to review. This will be my first review on an eye liner, so I'm super excited! Let's get started!

The Proof 10 Auto Pencil Eyeliner is part of Etude House's Proof 10 collection. Besides the auto pencil (eye liner), a liquid liner and an eye primer is also available. Etude House claims that this eye liner is water proof and long lasting. It comes in 5 shades. The shade I have today is in black.




Packaging Review:

The packaging is excellent. Etude House gives quite a lot of product, so I was pleased with my purchase. Another interesting aspect of this eye liner is that it has a mini sharpener attached to the back.

Packaging Rating: 5/5 



Here is the sharpener! 

Product Review: 

I was pretty impressed by this eye liner. It glides on smoothly. It's long lasting, and although it is water proof, it smudges a little bit when you accidentally rub your eye -____- But overall, I though it was worth the money and it's convient to carry around. I recommend this for those who are on a beauty budget! It also has tiny sparkles :) 

Product Rating: 3.5/5 




Etude House: Missing U - Season 2

So I haven't reviewed a hand cream in a long time. Etude House's Missing U Season 2 hand cream came out a long time ago, but it was only recently when I started to use it. I happen to have the Pink Dolphin Hand Cream from the four choices. The thing I love about about Etude House's Missing U series is that they a portion of the profit goes into helping these wonderful endangered animals.


From top to bottom (clockwise): Pink Dolphin (Fiona Flower), Panda (Peach), Harp Seal (Green Tea), Fairy Penguin (Cotton) 


Packaging Review:
This hand cream won the "Good Design Award" in 2011. It's super convient to carry around and I can open and close with ease. It's got a very minimalistic design to it, but at the same time it is very kawaii.
And like all Etude House handcreams, the packaging is reusable.

Packaging review: 5/5 






Product Review:

I had all 4 types of this hand cream  but I chose the Pink Dolphin one because I don't have any hand creams that smell like this (and the packaging made the dolphin look like a platypus which was cute). All four of them boast their scents very well and they smell natural (nothing artificial). The texture of the cream is pretty thin for a hand cream. It's more like a hand lotion. The cream is very long lasting and moisturising. It also gives my hands a matte finish ^^. Overall, it's a really nice handcream, and I would definitely go back to purchase more from the Missing U collection :)

Product Review: 5/5 





Besides using this as a handcream, I also apply some on my face and neck. I seriously wish Etude House made a Missing U series Body Lotion!




Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Etude House: Skin Malgem

And I'm back with another review! Etude House's skin malgem :) I got mine as a free gift for spending so much when I visited Seoul during Easter Break, so it's hard to judge whether it was really worth the price. I got a small bottle of Deep Moist toner (or moisturiser)  and a small bottle of Smoother (an exfoliating product). Anyhow, here it is.

From Left to Right: Smoother, Deep Moist, (x2) Cotton Pads


Things To Do Before Usage: 

1) Wash Your Face 
- if you just use water, that's fine too 

2) Dry your face completely for the best effects 

Packaging Review: N/A 

Product: 

1) Deep Moist (milky and thick substance) 

I can't be sure whether this was supposed to be a moisturiser or a toner because Etude House wasn't very specific. However, judging from its name, I'll say it's a moisturiser. But unfortunately, I only felt a slight difference on my skin. Sure, it is moisturising alright, but it has the same moisturising effect as that of your ordinary lotion. I guess this was made for people that don't have very dry skin. Other than that, it's great. It made my skin more supple, and my skin got a lot less oily after I used this. It leaves a nice and soft matte finish on your face. Not to mention that it's long lasting too. I recommend this for people with medium dry and oily skin. 

Use the soft cotton (rectangle cotton) for this. 



Deep Moist Rating: 4.5/5


2) Smoother (clear and thin like water) 

If you are tight on budget, this is seriously a toner that you want to get to replace high end toners. I really felt a difference after using the Smoother. (I have a small case of acne) My acne conditions improved and my skin felt very light and fresh. My skin did get less oily, but the effects weren't as strong as the effects in Deep Moist. My skin also got more bouncy and moisturised. I recommend this for those with really dry skin and those with mild acne problems.

Use the clear cotton (circular cotton) for this.




Smoother Rating: 4/5 


Overall, both products were very good, and I do consider purchasing these in the future again when I visit Korea. I can't really judge which one is better, because it really depends on your skin type.


Recap:

Oily and Medium Dry Skin: Deep Moist

Very Dry and Mild Acne: Smoother

Monday, June 17, 2013

Etude House: Sweet Candy Stick

Hey guys! I haven't written a review in a almost two months :O I'm so sorry about that! I had to study for my Final Exams and finish up some projects. Because I haven't reviewed anything got to do with lips lately, here is one for you guys!

I got these a month ago, a gift from my mom she got when she was in Seoul :) Etude House's Sweet Candy Stick comes in three "flavours". Pink = Strawberry, Orange = Orange, Yellow = Lemon.




Packaging:
What can I say. Etude House nailed it. We have Christmas and summer mixed into one, the packaging is perfect. But there is one problem. It's nothing big, and can be dealed with. When you twist the bottom to get the product out, the stick itself doesn't go back in. In order to prevent any mishaps, simply just twist only a tiny bit of product - just enough to be smeared on your lips.

Packaging Rating: 4/5 



From left to right: Lemon, Orange, Strawberry



Product Rating: 

If you guys have read my review on "Tony Moly: Petite Bunny Gloss", you will understand what I mean when I say that Sweet Candy Stick and Petite Bunny Gloss Bar are very similar. Sweet Candy Stick has a very light tint, and smells absolutely wonderful. Though Petite Bunny Gloss Bar and Sweet Candy Stick are very similar, the two have their differences. Sweet Candy Stick has the purpose and function of a tinted lip balm. It doesn't have glossy finish to it. In fact I prefer Sweet Candy Stick over Petite Bunny Gloss Bar. After applying Sweet Candy Stick, your lips are glossy for the first few minutes before having a matte finish giving your lips a very moisturised look. The colors are just fantastic. It has a very light and subtle tint - and no matter which "flavour" you use, your lips will have a beautiful matte finish with a very nice natural tint that adds a subtle splash of color to lips. Couldn't be more happy about my purchase! 

Product Rating: 5/5 


The Swatch Test: 


Left to right: Strawberry, Orange, Lemon

Recap: 
Pros - Scent, Matte Finish, moisturising 
Cons - doesn't twist back down 

Where to purchase this in Hong Kong: 
Times Square 
One floor below City Super 
(It's right next to the Body Shop and Toast Box!) 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Etude House: Eraser Show - Mascara Cleaner

Another thing that I brought from Korea during the Easter Holidays was this wonderful, new, revolutionary product from Etude house.

You can now remove your mascara using this mascara "whiteout". Quite different from your regular makeup remover, this mascara remover is easy to pop in your bag and is something that every cultured lady must have.

Packaging:

This is just adorable. It's a fantastic combination of Anna Sui and pastel colors with a hint of kawaii.



Packaging Rating: 5/5 

Product:

So it's a little complex to use. You've got to follow the instructions on the side of the box or else it won't work. The cleaner itself is actually white, so it's like using whiteout. It's a little hard to use, and you have to be patient with it or your eyes will sting. But still, after practice, it's a good product.



Directions:
1. Apply remover by thoroughly combing through lashes, moving from roots to ends
2. Leave on for 1 to 2 minutes
3. wipe off gently with a clean cotton pad, starting from roots
4. Clean the comb with a tissue after each use.

Product rating: 3/5 

Fun product! But I wouldn't repurchase this again, as I still prefer my old makeup remover instead of this. But I recommend you try it though! :)


Etude House: Wonderpore Freshner

So this is what I got from Korea during Easter break: The Etude House Wonderpore Freshner. It basically just rehydrates and refreshes your skin.

I'm a fan of Etude house and all, but I must say, this product was quite disappointing.

Packaging:

So obviously, Wonderpore is very cute. It's modern, funky, and it has a twist of Benefit and Soap & Glory in it. You push the top pump to get the liquid out. Simple and easy to use, even a toddler can use it. Plus, it's refillable, so it helps the environment.

Packaging Rating: 
5/5 




Product:
Now this is the part that is disappointing. To put it simply, Wonderpore simply doesn't work. I don't feel my skin getting moisturized and you need to pump out the freshner ten times before you actually feel a slight difference in your skin. Really, you barely feel any improvement in your skin condition, but after a shower, it's very refreshing.

Product rating: 
2/5 

Overall, I will not be repurchasing this again, but if you are the type that likes cheap refreshing things, then maybe this is for you.

This was a mini review! Stay tuned for more!

Hey guys!
I'm so sorry I haven't been posting for a long while :( I've had so many tests and projects after my arrival in Hong Kong that I haven't been able to even check up on you all. But fortunately, I'm back now, and I'll be able to do more reviews today!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Korea Special: Too Cool For School - Too Cool Art Class : Art Class Lip Crayon

Another product from this fun school themed cosmetics company; The Art Class Lip Crayon. These Lip Crayons are actually modeled after your Crayola crayons. But when buying a lip crayon, one must also purchase the crayon sharpener.

Packaging:




looks very familiar doesn't it? the packaging is obviously very cute, and for me, brings back many primary school memories. I love how creative they are with the packaging, however, only one thing concerns me. These don't twist up and down. Which means you have to get more product the old fashioned way - literally sharpening the crayon. And it's not like you carry the sharpener everywhere you go, so it's a little inconvenient. 

Packaging Rating: 4/5 

Product Rating: 

(colors in order as top picture) 


So the product itself is very smooth and the color is the exact same as the packaging color, so swatch tests are not so necessary. Unfortunately, this crayon does not easily spread into the cracks of your lips, so I ended up layering it over and over again, which was a waste of product. Another dissappointing aspect of the lip crayon is its lasting power. It becomes dry very easily, especially when its windy, and it comes off after eating something or drinking water. 

The yellow and blue crayons are actually clear. Yellow is glittery, and blue is pearly. You layer those 2 colors on either the red, pink or orange (not shown) lip crayons to make it glittery or pearly, and at the same time, make another combination of colors. Interesting concept though! 

Product Rating: 2/5 

Final Thoughts: It's a shame that this lip crayon doesn't last so long, otherwise it would have been a great replacement for a lipstick! 

Pros: Packaging design
Cons: Lasting power, sharpening is annoying 

Korea Special: Too Cool For School - Too Cool Art Class (Art Class Pastel Drawing Kit)

Too Cool For School - I just love that name :) Too Cool For School is a school-themed brand based in London, New York and Korea. Their products are just hilarious, as you can find all your school stationary mixed with new and hip cosmetics. So what exactly is this "Art Class Pastel Drawing Kit?" It's just eyeshadow. But not your ordinary eyeshadow. In the box, they give you 4 colors of eyeshadow, green, blue, yellow and brown in the form of blocks that resemble your clay blocks in your art or sculpture class.

Packaging:


It's very vintage looking with the font and design on the box. But other than that, it's just four blocks of eyeshadow with two eyeshadow brushes in a magnetic cardboard box. It is minimalistic and creative, but I worry about the hygiene of the eyeshadow. What if bacteria and moist gets in and effects my eyeshadow?

Packaging Rating: 2/5 

Product Rating:


All of the colors are very subtle, and very light colored. I was going to upload a swatch test, but my phone camera could barely pick up any of the shades :( but other than that, I really like the colors, very warm and fun. But again, I have a problem with the shape of the blocks. When I first opened it, the blocks were wrapped in plastic. But while peeling them off and trying to put the blocks back in again, I accidentally snapped the blue eyeshadow block and the green eyeshadow block in two D:

Product Rating: 3/5 

Final Thoughts:

This was an impulse buy, and I regret buying this product because now there are quality and hygiene concerns and two eyeshadow blocks are broken. So really, this product was quite "meh".

Pros: Colors are very nice and fit for the summer season :)
Cons: Packaging, blocks easily break, hygiene issues



New Blog Layout

No more price ratings unless stated ^^ it just takes too much time to go back and look at receipts and google the price again -_-''

Korea Special: Haul

So I got a lot of new cosmetics from Korea! I have stuff from Etude House (Missing U Season 3 I can Fly Handcream, Skin Mal:gem, Hello Kitty Pefume, Ice Cream Nail Polish) and I got a huge haul from Too Cool For School (Lip Crayons, Eye Shadows, Lip Stick etc.) Since I have A LOT to go through, I'll try to review as many products as I can today, and if not, tomorrow (or Sunday) when I get back to Hong Kong.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Korea Trip Special: Son & Park - Color Curating Box

So as I promised, I am going to do a review on a Korean brand in Korea. This brand is probably not well known to most people (it's a new brand). So let me give you a bit of background about it. Son & Park is a new brand of Korean cosmetics, founded by two makeup artists, Son and Park (hence the name -.-) At a business meeting at a cosmetics factory, the owner of the factory gifted me a set of six eye crayons and six lip crayons in one set. So, I brought them back to my aunt's place and decided to try out all colors of each eye and lip crayon :) and at the same time, I found a look that suits me best :D

Price:
it was a gift, so I don't know :(

Price Rating: N/A 

Pacakaging Rating:



Unlike my previous products, these products are less cute and "kawaii" as you call it. These products are more sleek and minimalistic. I really how the colors are labeled, so it makes it easier to tell which one is which. It is easy to use, and the caps don't pop off and easy to twist up and down.

Packaging Rating: 5/5 

Product Rating:

a) The Lip Crayons:


(Top to bottom): Sugar Tint, Baby Coral, Honey Nude, Dazzling Tomato, Paprika Orange, Kissy Pink


The Lip Crayons are very similar to Clinique's Chubby Sticks. But the colors are much more better. These are all tinted by the way. The first four tints are not so heavy, so for me, that was good, because I have really red lips. If you have pretty pale lips, you might need to layer it 2 to 3 times to actually see the color. Sugar Tint is extremely light though, which is why it's my favorite. You barely see any color at all, it can pass as a clear crayon and not a pink one. These are not so moisturizing  but the color stays on for quite a long time, and the color doesn't come off once I take a single sip of water.

Swatch Test: (In order)



Lip Crayon Rating: 5/5 

b) The Eye Crayons:


(From Top To Bottom): Ebony Gray, Sky Mint, Metallic Brown, Twinkle Pink, Star Bright, Sparkling Rose

These eye crayons are basically just an improved version of eye shadow. They glide on my eye lids very smoothly. But my only problem is with the colors. For me, only Metallic Brown actually made me look good, and that's because I have pretty tanned skin. Ebony Gray was a little dark for me, and Sky Mint and the last three looked a little awkward on me (clown like). There is also glitter in the eye crayons, which is quite a nice touch :)

Swatch Test (in Order):



Eye Crayon Rating: 4/5 

My Final Thoughts:

I am so thankful I got these as a gift, because these are great :) hopefully if any one wants the last three eye crayons, I can give it to them. The lip crayons are just wonderful, and I know I will be using them quite often :D

Pros: Everything
Cons: Last three eye crayon color looks weird on me (personal preference)

My Look:

I paired the metallic brown eye crayon with the dazzling tomato lip crayon and it looked great! Sorry there is no pic :( the camera didn't show the eye crayon color D: