CLE DE PEAU CONCEALER

I have always salivated a bit when I come across this line at my local Holt Renfrew.

URBAN DECAY - NAKED Eye Shadow Palette

I loves me a good palette.
I like to compare being a make-up artist to being a chef. Add a little dash here, a dollop there, and voila you have created a masterpiece. 

Does Urban Decay have all the right ingredients to make this a hit or is it half baked?

the promise
*variety of textures
*universally flattering colours
*professional quality brush
*strong range of colours

the pure truth
Not only do you get 12 colours in this palette but as a bonus you receive a travel sized eye primer and a pretty good brush that they claim is cruelty free. All this for 68$.
Add in the fact that it is a sleek sassy velvet case and I am sold!

The textures are quite lovely, very easy to blend, and as promised there is nice colour range that works for every skin tone. This palette also delivers on their pledge to include a mixture of textures from glitter to shimmer to a couple of matte.

the bottom line
As evidenced by this disclaimer that I copied from the Sephora web site this product is hugely popular:
Product Availability: This product is in extremely high demand. Accordingly, Urban Decay is producing as many as possible, as fast as they can. Please check regularly to keep up-to-date on product availability. Thank you. 

The shadows are so nice they are almost pre- blended for you. Great for any woman and really nice for an artist to toss in their kit for brides.

If the warm based tones in this palette are not your cup of tea there always is the sequel Naked2 that features cooler based neutrals that are anything but boring basics. 

NAKED 2

rating
I can't find much wrong with this palette; the price is even right considering just how much product you get.
I do wish that there was a couple more matte shades included but Urban Decay really does deliver on it's promises with this palette so it gets:

5 smooches out of 5

STILA- Jewel Eyeshadow

the promise
-long wear ability
-build-able sheer coverage
-highly pigmented
-glittery glamour

the pure truth
These precisely pigmented pods will positively make your peepers perfection!

Glitter can be tricky to work with- it can fall all over your face, and then be hard to remove.
It can also have you looking like you are starring in a Tim Burton movie. A wee bit scary and probably not of sound mind.

This fantastic colour range from Stila should have you overcome your fears with just one application.This shimmer glitter is not the glitter of yore. 
These sparkles are not large chunky particles, but smooth finely milled eye catching shine. And it's easy to wash away.

Apply lightly for a fine wash of colour and shine or use wet for a more intense dazzle. 
Perfect for that night out on the town or for holiday parties.

                                        Amethyst                 Citrine           Black Diamond                                      

the bottom line
Sometimes life is a bit of a bore. Why not add a little bit of bling to spice up your day?

Not overpowering these shadows lend just the right amount of glamour to an otherwise ordinary day. I purchased 1 for 26$ to give it a shot, and now own 4....and probably counting.

rating
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
It loses 1/2 point because they are a bit expensive.

4 1/2 out of 5

L'OREAL STEAM POD

I used to have poker straight hair when I was younger.

MAYBELINE Dream Bouncy Blush

The word obsessed has a rather unpleasant connotation, yes?

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eye Base

LONG WEAR??

It is a major pet peeve of mine.