Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Revolver

I bought this to replace the discontinued Urban Decay liquid eyeliner in Oil Slick (in the jar packaging).  This does stay on all day, but it is very glittery and a much lighter grey than Oil Slick.  They don't make it in a dark grey.  It is okay, just not a replacement for the color and packaging they discontinued.  As a side note, I opened this upside-down, and most of it spilled out...

Sephora Liquid Eyeliner in grey black

Okay, so I've been depressed ever since Urban Decay discontinued their liquid eyeliner in Oil Slick.  I have tried searching through major designer makeup brands to find a replacement in both color and applicator brush.  I am such a makeup snob.  This wonderful employee at the Sephora store asked if I had tried the Sephora brand.  What??!!  This is not EXACTLY the same, but a close match.  The color is perfect- I like a pewter/ dark grey for everyday use, and the applicator is still a brush, just not as soft as as the Urban Decay brand.  I found my replacement (for cheaper).

Smashbox O-GLOW

This goes on clear, and ends up a natural-looking pinkish.  I put it on the apples of my cheeks when I smile, and it looks great.  If you apply too much, use a tissue to remove.  I am not a huge blush person, but in the winter this adds some color to your face.

On a Clear Day retinol clarifying lotion by Philosophy

I love this lotion!  I bought it as part of a 4-part trial-size acne care system from Philosophy.  This is the only product from the set that I reordered in its full size.  I use it at night, or directly on blemishes.  It literally clears my skin problems overnight when used as a spot treatment.  I had been using drugstore spot treatments, but this is definitely my new love.  I will keep using this!!