Sigma Eyeshadow Review Part 2: Moonbeam, Midori, Triomphe, Shout, Approach

Today I'll be reviewing Sigma Eyeshadows in Moonbeam, Midori, Triomphe, Shout, Approach

Availability: These shadows have been discontinued.

Would I buy this?: Perhaps some of the shades.

Notes: The particular cardboard try-out things were received by me at IMATS, they're cool in the sense that you could actually get some use out of them. Sigma's shadows have beautiful textures, are creamy, buttery, and blend beautifully with one another; at least in my experience.

Moonbeam  is a GORGEOUS satiny lilac-violet with pink micro-glitter. Kind of want it in a full-size.

Midori - a pretty grass green satin with gold micro-glitter.

Triomphe - this version of the color is a taupe with a subtle teal duo-chrome.

Shout - a bright matte canary yellow; pigmentation and texture a little lacking on this one. Not as pigmented or buttery as I expect from Sigma.

Approach - a frosty white with a hint of gold and pink.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I received this at IMATS, I believe they gave it to anyone who came to the booth.

Sigma Eyeshadow Review Part 1: Ember, Nebula, Cinders, Svelte, Almost Jet

Today I'll be reviewing Sigma Eyeshadows in Ember, Nebula, Cinders, Svelte, Almost Jet

Availability: These colors have been discontinued.

Would I buy this?: No - I wish they were available individually.

Notes: The particular cardboard try-out things were received by me at IMATS, they're cool in the sense that you could actually get some use out of them. Sigma's shadows have beautiful textures, are creamy, buttery, and blend beautifully with one another; at least in my experience.

Ember - is a beautiful frosted mix of gold, wheat, and rose. An absolutely stunning neutral shade. I'd get this if they had it on its own.

Nebula - a gorgeous pearly sky blue with silver micro-glitter.

Cinders - a mid-tone pearl silver-gray.

Svelte - a matte tan with a kiss of olive.

Almost Jet - a rich matte black that's... almost jet but isn't quite so inky. :P

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I received this at IMATS, I believe they gave it to anyone who came to the booth.

Nail Polish Review: JulieG Santorini Nail Color

Hello folksickles, today's review will be on JulieG Nail Color in Santorini

What the brush looks like:

My nails with 2 coats of polish, all nails have Orly Won't Chip, Chip Resistant Topcoat on

Availability: This has been discontinued. 

Would I buy this again?: Yes.

Notes:      In terms of application - this color was very easy to apply. Removal is easy with simple nail polish remover. This was opaque in two coats as you can see above.

    I'd describe the color of this as a cornflower blue cream with a really subtle silver micro-shimmer that shows up mostly in the bottle but not so much on the nails. I absolutely loved this collection because the nail polishes in it had a beautiful smooth, opaque formulation and were easy to work with, making doing a manicure a breeze.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: Paid for this here baby myself.

Eyeliner Review: NARS Snake Eyes Eye Paint

This week's eyeliner is going to be: NARS Eye Paint in Snake Eyes

  As a base and on the waterline and upper lash-line

Availability: These, unfortunately, have been discontinued.
Would I buy this again?: I think I would.

Notes: In terms of color, this is described as a black with green shimmer; I'd have to agree with that, the shimmer in here is a gorgeous emerald green that makes any green shadow you place over this POP like no other, especially something with a blackened base. It has a nice, creamy texture, glides on easily, and is opaque. I want to say its life on the waterline is about 7-10 hours, which isn't so bad, there was some minimal fading towards the end of the day. It lasts all day on the lash-line. Now, that said, I think it's a phenomenal eyeliner and lasts very well as such. However, all attempts at using this as an eyeshadow have resulted in a creasing mess which is disappointing given how BEAUTIFUL green shadows look over it. Sad Christmas. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments :) 

Disclaimer: I paid for the product mentioned.

Stila Eye Shadow Review: Wheat and Cassis

Today's review will be on stila Eye Shadows in wheat and cassis. I've had wheat from a set a while back and was able to get cassis for half price at Ricky's.

Availability: These have all been discontinued.

Would I buy this again? Yes.
Notes: Every single shade I've tried is smooth, highly pigmented, and easy to blend.

Wheat, described as a pearlescent beige. To me this is a soft golden champagne meets beige. It's an absolutely gorgeous color and looks amazing on everyone. I definitely think it's a must-have.

Cassis, described as a shimmering royal purple. That's exactly what this is, a deep rich eggplant purple with an iridescent purple pearl.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I paid for these myself.

Urban Decay Electric Palette Review

Today's review will be on the Urban Decay Electric Palette. I love color, so I just had to. I'm going to start off by saying that this is an odd palette in the sense of Slowburn, Savage, Jilted, and Urban (the pink/orange and purple shades) are not meant to be used on the immediate eye area. Why? Well because certain red pigments are not cleared by the FDA. However, even the marketing materials for this product featured looks using these shades on the eye which I can only assume was an eff you to the FDA. I haven't had a problem with any of the above shades bothering my eyes but if you know you're sensitive to red or purple pigments please be cautious. Other than eyeshadows, these pigments can be used on the cheeks and lips as well as hair chalk. All these colors can stain your lids, be sure to use primer and a base when possible to minimize staining.

Availability: This has been discontinued.

Would I buy this again? Yes.
Notes: Every single shade I've tried is smooth, highly pigmented, and easy to blend.

Revolt, described as a bright metallic silver shimmer with silver glitter. I agree on all but not the glitter, it has a very metallic look to it, like aluminum foil. Very pigmented.

Gonzo, described as a bright turquoise matte with floating tonal pearl. Um... it's an absolutely gorgeous shade of bluish turquoise with turquoise micro-glitter bits all throughout on a matte base.

Slowburn, described as a bright red-orange matte with floating pearl. I'd say it's a tangerine with a satin texture and subtle silver micro-glitter particles in it.

Savage, described as a bright hot pink matte. I'd say it's a bright hot pink matte with subtle fuchsia and silver micro-shimmer.

Fringe, described as a bright metallic teal. I have to agree.

Chaos, described as a bright blue matte with floating tonal pearl. I'd say it's a royal blue matte base with silver micro-glitter.

Jilted, described as a bright metallic fuchsia with blue shift. I'd say it's more of a magenta with blue pearl.

Urban, described as a bright metallic purple. It is but it has such a beautiful violet sheen to it. Love.

Freak, is described as a bright green with gold shift. Yup, exactly what it is.

Last but not least, Thrash. It's described as a bright lime green matte with floating gold pearl. I'd agree but the pearl has a touch of rosiness to it.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself.