brandikayy: December 2013

Saturday, December 21, 2013

L'Oreal - Color Riche Eyeshadow Quad: Good Luck Charm

L'Orealparis.com's description: "Discover three statement collections to inspire endless must-have looks. Colour Riche Eye Shadow offers expertly coordinated compacts with shades to be worn alone for simple looks or all together for complex looks.

Impact guaranteed with these crease-resistant compacts that last all day."

Does it live up to its claims?

"Crease-resistant, lasts all day"

They are crease-resistant, yes; but I do not feel that they last all day. They seemed to fade a little bit even when used with a primer.

My thoughts:

I do not feel that this particular quad from the line is worth buying. The colors are not particularly pigmented except for the cream shade. The pans seem to move around a little bit when I would put my brush in it, which I don't feel like I should have to deal with for paying almost $8. I have never tried any of the other quads or any other eyeshadows except the Infallible's. The colors do look super pretty in the pan, indeed! But they did not live up to my expectations, unfortunately.

Rating:

Packaging - 3/5

Longevity - 4/5

Pigmentation - 3.5/5

Application - 3.5/5

Price - 3.5/5

L'Oreal Color Riche Quad - Good Luck Charm

L: Base shade - with primer, without primer
R: Lid shade - with primer, without primer

L: Crease shade - with primer, without primer
R: Liner shade - with primer, without primer

L'Oreal Color Riche Quad - Good Luck Charm

Where to buy:

($7.25) - http://www.lorealparisusa.com/en/Products/Makeup/Eyes/Eyeshadow/Colour-Riche-Eye-Shadow.aspx?shade=Army-Brat-312

Walmart, Target, Ulta, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid....

xoxo Brandi

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Maybelline - Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad: Natural Smokes

Maybelline.com's description:

"Four coordinating shades with step by step application guide makes shadow easier than ever.
All-day crease-proof wear. Glides on effortlessly with superior smoothness. Velvet-tip applicator blends without tugging or pulling. Ophthalmologist-tested. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers."

Does it live up to its claims?

"Application guide makes shadow easier than ever"

Yes, I would say that it makes it a lot easier for a beginner to learn wear to put certain shades into creating a wearable look.

"All-day crease-proof wear"

I, personally, have never had a problem with any powder eyeshadow creasing on me. These didn't really seem to fade, though.

"Glides on effortlessly with superior smoothness"

The two shimmery shades in the quad are a little flaky, and sometimes has a chunky texture that seems to ball up a little bit in the pan. It's quite odd, I must say, but I have seen with some other shadows that have that ALMOST glitter texture.

"Blends without tugging or pulling"

I don't typically use a sponge tip applicator for blending, more for packing on color to the lid.

"Safe for sensitive eyes"

I have very sensitive eyes that will sometimes puff up very bad if something gets in them, and these did not irritate my eyes.

Rating:

Packaging - 5/5

Longevity - 5/5

Pigmentation - 4/5

Application - 3.5/5

Price - 4/5