2nd Love Cosmetics Cream Gel Eyeshadows

Hello Beautyholics,

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In collaboration with 2nd Love Cosmetics, I proudly present to you, 2nd Love's Cream Gel Eye shadow..now this stuff is awesome..well, more along the lines of being "cosmic"..imagine this: a cream gel eye shadow that actually stays on through rain/sunshine/tidal wave?!..well this stuff is it, so look no further..I, myself,  had the luxury of trying two of these cream gel shadows so let's get down to business..


Product: 2nd Love Cosmetics Cream Gel Eye Shadow
(Photo; Right, and below; left)

Ease of Use/Application: Glides on smooth and dries to a stay-put, velvet-like finish

Pros: This eye shadow is awesome, it can be used as a color base for other eye shadows or it can be used alone as a solitary color..apply it lightly for a subtle touch of color or add more for an intense, bold look w/an extra kick of knock-your-socks-off color., crease-resistant ( I gave these two the humidity test) and smudge-proof too (I did the eye rub test and this eye shadow went nowhere..double YAAY!)

Royalty-12

 Price: $6.99 each

Available Colors: 12 different colors

Where to buy: www.2ndlovecosmetics.com


So, here's what these two colors look like on actual skin
(Photo: below)

 So, if you want an awesome item in an awesome package (real glass jars with sturdy lids..Triple YAAY!), with a color payoff that packs one heck of a punch..AND that actually stays on your eye lids, then look no further than these..so head on over to www.2ndlovecosmetics.com a pick these babies up!

Until next time, love the skin you're in!

*P.S. I will make a separate post of my eye makeup looks w/these products as soon as I resolve the mechanical failure of my digital camera lol

Ciao-Medusa Red

2nd Love Cosmetics-Glitzy Glam Glitter Palette

Glitzy Glam Palette in Rock n Roll

Hello Gorgeous people,

In collaboration with 2nd Love Cosmetics, I present to you the
Glitzy Glam Glitter Eye Palette (Photo; Right)..

This palette is gorgeous..I mean *BLING BLING* all the way..glitter is in baby!, and this stuff packs a punch..so on to the lowdown on
this product..here goes

Product: Glitzy Glam Glitter Palette in Rock n Roll

Ease of  Application/Use: Easy, can be used as a liner if applied w/the applicator, or with your finger,,apply over brow bone for a highlighted sparkle or on eye lid for an all over sparkle...

Pros: This stuff actually stays on your lids..YAAAY!, so depending on whether you want to go for the gusto & apply alot for a mega-watt sparkle or if you want just a glitter line above your lashes OR if you want a subtle sparkle all over your lid, mix them or match them, apply a thin coat over top of an eye shadow, do whatever you feel because these glitter cream eye shadows are very versatile..Here's what they look like (see photo right)

Now I did these swatches w/a medium amount, so a little goes a long way..

Price: $4.99

Where to buy: www.2ndlovecosmetics.com

Available Palettes:

Rock N Roll, CaliSun, Dreamland, Mermaid

So if you are looking for all out sparkle or a glam up for your eye shadows, then these palettes will do your eyes good! Pick some up today and revel in the Glitter Revolution!

Until next time, a sparkle a day keeps the blues away!

CIAO-

Medusa Red

2nd Love Glitzy Glam Eye Palette-Lunar Glitz

2nd Love Glitzy Glam Palette in Lunar Glitz

 Hello Lovely People,

In collaboration with 2nd Love Cosmetics, I present to you, the Glitzy Glam Eye Palette (photo; right). This palette is a doozy, featuring marbled eye shadows that can be used all together or one at a time or however you wish to put them on. Long-lasting, and easy to apply, they make an awesome addition to any makeup collection. Now, allow me to bring you up to speed about this palette, read on..

Product: Glitzy Glam Eye Palette in Lunar Glitz

Ease of Application: Goes on smooth and is super-blendable, compatible w/all skin types

Pros: The color pay-off upon application is subtle yet intense (see photo below on left), depending upon the desired amount used..

Excellent packaging (the palette case itself) and a great sponge tip applicator that does its job..(these shadows also work excellent w/ brushes or your fingertip too), and last but not least, long lasting color up to 14+ hours..even in the sweatiest & most humid conditions.

Price: $4.99

Where to buy: www.2ndlovecosmetics.com

Available Palettes: Lunar Glitz, Blitz Glitz, Modest Glam, Fire Goddess

So, if you are looking for awesome eye shadows at an awesome price, head on over to 2nd Love's website and give these palettes a shot..you'll be glad you did!

Until next time, Love, Peace, and Makeup please!

Medusa Red

Eye Shadow Primers! A Must-Have in any makeup case..

 Hello Beauty-holics,

I'm here to tell you all about a magic, and much needed item that will make your eye shadows/eye liners stay PUT!! Yes! and LAST!!! All day too..unbelievable right?!..nope I am not joking..this is the magic doodad of all doodads..Eye Shadow Primer..ok, so maybe you've never heard of it, or if you did then maybe you weren't sure was it is or what it does..but in any case I will give you the lowdown on the e/s primers that I have used so far..here goes..

E/S Primer's Function:

Creates a matte or semi-matte finish on eye lids which thereby preps your lids for the application of any e/s or eye liner, intensifying colors , blendability and longevity of you eye products ..

Ok, so now that we know what it does, we will take a quick peek at a comparison of with & with out it in the swatch pic below...

 (see the difference??)

So now that you've seen what it does, here are a few brands that I have tried so far and they are all great products..and whichever one of these that you choose, will do the job of keeping everything where it's supposed to be..on your eye lids..and not to worry, there is one suited for every budget so away we go :)...

Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion
(Photo Right -->)

Price: $18-$36

Where to buy:
UrbanDecay.com, Sephora.com
 How to use:
Apply a small drop to the tip of your finger and lightly blend over entire eyelid area.

 A little goes a looong way too so use it sparingly!
(in other words, just a small dot).




Jesse's Girl Eye Shadow Primer
(Photo; Right)

Price: $3.99-$5.99

Where to buy:
Jessesgirl.com, RiteAid Drugstores

How to use:

Apply a small amount to eyelid area w/applicator wand, and use fingertip to blend over entire eyelid area.








Ruby Kisses Eye Shadow Magic Primer
(Photo; Right)

Price: $3.99-$5.99

Where to buy:

Sally Beauty Supply, Amazon.com or your local beauty supply store

How to use:

Apply a small amount to eyelid w/applicator wand and use fingertip to blend over entire eyelid area.

e.l.f Eyelid Primer
(Photo; Right)

Price: $1.00-$3.00

Where to buy:

eyeslipface.com, Target Stores*, Dollar Tree Stores*, Kmart

*FYI note: These stores carry this product for $1.00

How to use:

Apply a small amount to eyelid area w/applicator wand and use fingertip to spread over the entire eyelid area.




So, as you can see, these are just a few of the many brands of eye shadow primers available, but they all have the same function, and regardless of which one you choose to use, it will do it's job!

So until we meet again...May you find solace in your cosmetics case!

Ciao!-M.R.