5 Brands that Make the Best Eye Shadows

We can never ignore eye makeup. It is usually the major highlight of the face and eyes. That is why, to make it stand out, we must always use the best eye shadows. Good news is that there are brands that are quite efficient in giving them the best quality. We take a look at some of them here today.

1. M.A.C

Without a doubt, M.A.C stands out as the number one brand for producing high quality pigmented eye shadows. There is just something too elegant about them. You might not be a pro, but wearing them will make you look like one. Additionally, they last for hours on the eyelids. Apparently, it is a smart choice to invest money on a MAC 120 Colors Professional Eye shadow Palette.

2. Christian Dior

This brand is no less than M.A.C. Only thing is that it specializes in producing the basic colors, packing five of them in each case. Christian Dior eye shades can make any pair of eyes stand out. That is why, they can turn into addiction for most women. The secret to be revealed is that it makes eye makeup look extremely stunning in photos.

3. Estee Lauder

For having sophisticated eye makeup, Estee Lauder is the best. Their eye shadows do seem to have some glitters. But instead of all sparkling, they end up making the shades smoother and silkier on the lids. Estee Lauder eye shadows are long lasting. They do not scream “too much makeup” and thus, they are great for business presentations and board meetings.

4. Max Factor

Not as expensive as the rest, Max Factor eyeshadows adjust themselves smoothly to all eyelids. Quality wise, they are highly pigmented. That is why, it is quite easy to achieve desired result with them. Another thing is that they are long lasting. Since they are affordable and of good quality, they can easily become the favorites of high school and college going girls.

5. Make Up For Ever

This is another brand worth mentioning here. The shades from Make Up For Ever have strong definition. Because of this, they easily show up on the lids. Most often people settle for their solo cases. That is actually a little unwise move. The truth is that its bigger palettes are available and having them in the makeup collection is the best thing to do. 

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Get Familiarized With Different Cosmetics and Makeup Tools- Part 2

Makeup is more enhanced by what goes in the eyes. So it is important to get familiarized with different cosmetics that we use just on those.

1. Eye primer

 It is used on eyelids before the application of the eye shadow. Again, it is quite an optional product.

2. Eyeshadow

Comes in variety of colors, eyeshadow works as the makeup for eyelids. They enhance the beauty of the eyes. Because of this same reason, majority of the makeup users give more importance to how it can be worn. Eye shadow comes in different forms. While traditionally it comes in tablet form, these days you will find it in the shape of gel, pencil and powder.

3. Eyeliner

 It is used to draw line on the lid situated on the top of the lashes. Eyeliner comes in the form of pencil, gel, stick, pen and liquid. Its most traditional color is black.

4. Mascara

 Eye shadow often leaves residue in the lashes. Mascara does not only gets rid of those but also boosts the definition of the lashes.

5. Eyelash comb

Mascara sometimes sticks the lashes to one another. An eyelash comb will help you separate them easily.

6. Lash curler

 Looks like scissors, in the beginning, it is easy to be intimidated by this tool. But don’t worry; it just curls up the lashes. But it should be used after applying eyeliner and before wearing mascara. That said lash curler is actually an optional tool.

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L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition Mascara Review

L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition is the mascara designed to boost volume in the eye lashes. It contains Vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5 and Ceramide- R. According to the label, the mascara does not create flake and clumps. L’Oreal has also promised that it is okay for those have sensitive eyes and wear contact lens. 

The brush is said to be technology advanced. It should work like a comb to separate the eyelashes.  So many features in one mascara? It sounds too good to be true. But does it really deliver these features to the user? Let’s know it from the review.

Benefits:

L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition comes in a bigger tube and its price somewhere between $5 to $7. So buying it can be a win-win situation. You will be getting more mascara in lesser price. L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition is perfect for all those who prefer natural makeup less look because it brushes the lashes nicely to give them a natural fuller look. The most interesting fact about this mascara is that it contains Vitamin E. This little ingredient actually boosts lash growth and prevents it from falling off. Perhaps, that is why, when I wore the mascara I did not see my lashes coming out.

Full Definition also seems to dry off in the lashes quicker. So after wearing it, there is less to worry about getting stained lids. Another important thing is that such feature makes the mascara touch proof. I actually have a habit of touching my lashes. But interestingly, after wearing this mascara, every time I touched them no black stain came on my finger. It felt as if there was nothing in my lashes. Last, the mascara does give them a volume.

Problems:

There is no way, it is possible to use second or third coat of this mascara on the lashes. The result of doing it is quite terrible. The lashes become over clumpy. Add this with the volume feature and you will get theatrical eyes. No, this term has no connection with being sexy or dramatic. The association is actually with Broadway shows where actors have to wear fake lashes to make their eye expressions more visible to the audiences.  If you have never been to Broadway shows think about moulin rouge ladies or show girls. Yes, the mascara ends up making the lashes like theirs.

The wand or brush of this mascara can be taken as a pain in the neck. It simply has no interest in giving a curled up look to the lashes. Instead, it leaves them straightened. The next problem is that the mascara gives some kind of irritation near the lashes. I am not sure whether every user noticed this problem. L'Oreal mentions that Full definition is okay for sensitive eyes and that they found this result from testing. The test i ran says the opposite.Every time I wore this mascara, I felt a burning sensation around my eyes. However, it was short lived. Yet I will say that Full Definition is not for the sensitive eyes. The irritation simply cannot be ignored. 

Verdict:

L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition is a bit too ordinary. It performs an average job in embellishing the lashes. Yes, it does give volume, but again the clumps are a bigger problem. Since more than one coat of this mascara cannot be used people who want just a touch up and natural look will find it beneficial. I am having trouble digesting the fact that it gives irritation in the eyes. This makes me little suspicious about what is really in this mascara. For all this, I give it 2 out of 5 stars. 

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e.l.f Essentials Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Review

This is my 100^th post and therefore, I will dedicate it to something good and wonderful. It is called e.l.f Essentials Waterproof Eyeliner pen. It costs only $1. I experimented with it (color: black#7303) for 3 months and here is the result.

Benefits:

As mentioned before, the eyeliner comes in the shape of a pen. But it actually works like a marker. The lines coming from it are thicker and almost have the quality of liquid eyeliner. Their wetness is never a problem, for it quickly dries off.

I really like cat eye look.  But thanks to my shaky hands, getting it in perfect length for me has always been a struggle. Good news is that this e.l.f Essential eyeliner pen has made my job easier. I now can get my cat eye look without any problem. What I am trying to imply here is that it glides on to the eyelids very smoothly. Even the shaky hands do not form an obstacle.  Now is the eyeliner really waterproof? The answer to this question is yes.  Because of this same reason, it lasts over the eyes for several hours. I have actually not seen any smudges coming from it ever.  

Admittedly, since I paid so low for this eyeliner, I had no faith in its quality and thought that it would expire quickly like its sister, e.l.f Essentials Regular and Waterproof Mascara Duo. But now after 3 months, I am happy to assert that my doubts and negative predictions have been broken into pieces. The eyeliner still is in perfect condition and has not run out at all. In short, I am still using it.

Problems:

I cannot really think of a problem associated with this e.l.f product. It seems to be one of their best achievements. Yet I will say that once on eyes, it resists leaving because of its high quality waterproof feature.

Verdict:

It is no wonder that this eyeliner won an award and has managed to gain many admirers. Perfect for both new makeup users and experienced stylists, it never seems to show any flaws. Even if it runs out disappointment cannot follow, for it costs only a dollar. Simply, it deserves all the 5 stars.  

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Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Mascara Review

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara has many variations. One of them is designed for curling eyelashes. It is called Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush mascara.  The maker claims that this specific product thickens the eyelashes without causing them to go through any kind of reactions because it is hypoallergenic.  

We will come to know from this review if it is that good to be true. Just like before, we will start out with benefits and then go to problems, and verdict.

Benefits:

The 2000 Calorie mascara I have is rich black (201).It definitely is very dark. So the eyelashes getting touched by it get a wonderful defined color. Now does the mascara thicken the eyelashes? Fortunately, yes.. But the main highlight is the curved brush. I have used it several times to curl up my eyelashes. The result has always left me speechless. It seems that the real metal curler is quite useless in front of it.

Additionally, the curved brush does a great job in separating the eyelashes from one another. A secret to be revealed is that this mascara gives a romantic touch to the eyes. They just look naturally innocent and artistic.

Moreover, the mascara remains in the lashes for several long hours. I actually once wore it at 10am before going to school. I came back home at 8pm. The mascara was still intact. I must also mention here that this product always helps me gain compliments from both men and women.

Problems:

It is very important to be very careful while wearing this mascara. The problem is the curved brush. It splatters the liquid around the eyes. That is why; very slow movements must be utilized to use it. In addition, the face must be very close to the mirror. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to notice the residues.

Also the mascara does not allow four to five coats. The reason is that it is fast drying. I notice that more than three coats actually leave the eyelashes with rocky clumps.

Verdict:

We all long for curled up beautiful eyelashes. This Max Factor 2000 Calorie with the curved brush gives it to us easily. Sure it has few flaws, but at the end of the day, it carries an unusual power to leave the eyes looking beautiful. Because of this, it gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me. 

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Review

Clinique High Impact mascara is designed for all those who want to see the volume in their eyelashes.  Interestingly, this little product delivers more than that. We will take a look at it here today, but since it is a review post, I will also discuss the disadvantages associated with this mascara.

Benefits: 

I have always been a fan of Clinique products. It is just that they always seem to keep me satisfied.  So despite the fact that I already own three mascaras from three different brands, I had to get its High Impact. Now does it really give volume to the eyelashes? The answer to it is yes,  but there are some more surprising benefits that I have acquired from it. First of all, even after applying it to my lashes I feel as if I am wearing nothing. Another amazing thing I have noticed is that it hardens them only moderately and stays nonstick throughout the day.  My curiosity actually makes me touch my lashes sometimes. Strangely, the color of the mascara never seems to stick to my fingers. Because of all this, whenever I plan on using less makeup to keep my natural look alive I choose High Impact for my lashes. 

Problems: 

Now one thing that is disappointing about Clinique High Impact is its brush. Sure it glides well onto the eyelashes, but the problem is that it leaves them straightened if a good curler is not in use. In addition, it creates clumps. I must mention here that different users can have different opinions on this. I already have dense eyelashes and so most mascaras do leave them clumped up. But High Impact always wins in the "clump them down" race much quicker than all of them! Another point to note is that it gives an innocent and not a seductive look to the eyes. So those who wish to have their eyelashes appear sexy must avoid this mascara.

Verdict:
Overall, Clinique High Impact is a good mascara. This is true quality wise. Not too many mascaras are actually nonstick to the fingers. Also it seems to be best for all those who like less makeup. Now as previously mentioned, High Impact is a volume enhancer and fortunately, it performs this job quite well. So in a way, we can say that its keeping its promise. This simply kills any debate we want to raise against its disadvantages. Thus, it deserves 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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