NYX Black Bean Jumbo Eye Pencil Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 8/10

Sold: Ulta, online; NYX, online; Cherry Culture, online

Price: $2.00 to $5.00

Description: Use as a shadow or liner; applies smoothly without pulling or tugging

Directions: Apply on eye either as a liner or shadow

Review:

Pros

• very creamy
• extremely pigmented and opaque
• great base for smokey looks

Cons

• will crease if good primer is not used

MAC Bare Study Paint Pot Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 10/10

Sold: MAC Cosmetics, online

Price: $16.50

Description: Soft beige with gold pearl (Frost)

Review:

Pros

• Great shimmery base for all colors
• Works as a shadow base and highlight (just put from lashline to brow bone)
• beautiful color
• blends easily

Cons

• None!

MAC Indianwood Paint Pot Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 9/10

Sold: MAC Cosmetics, online

Price: $16.50

Description:  Metallic antique bronze (Frost)

Review:

Pros

• Great pigmentation
• bronzy gold color
• amazing for a base (works well for gold and bronze tone shadows)
• very creamy
• no problems blending

Cons

• use carefully if you have fair skin, sometimes I feel this color is a little harsh on my green eyes and fair skin

MAC Constructivist Paint Pot Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 9/10

Sold: MAC Cosmetics, online

Price: $16.50

Description: Metallic brown with red pearl (Frost)

Review:

Pros

• Great color payoff
• Very beautiful color for smoky looks

Cons

• Slightly harder to blend than most paint pots

 

Benefit That Gal Primer Review, Swatch, & Photos

Rating: 7/10

Sold: Sephora, online; Ulta, online; Benefit, online

Price: $28

Description: Brightening face primer

Directions: Wear alone, or under makeup

Review:

Pros

• smooths the skin
• has almost a sticky texture to it
• brightening effect
• spreads easily
• a little goes a long way
• keeps makeup lasting longer

Cons

• doesn't keep face matte