I remember Karen asked for feedback on a couple of the surprise goodies in the package. For the life of me, I can't remember which 2 products they were I think I tossed the paper.
However, there were 4 new things in there that I haven't tried before so I'll review those.
Molten eye liner- This is really nice and the first time I've tried a SN liner. I'm impressed as it lasted all day without applying anything over top. If it could be improved any I'd say it could be a bit more pigmented.
Rose body powder- I don't normally use a body powder so I used this for another purpose. I tried it as a highlighter (eyes) and it made the most ethereal golden glow that was very subtle. I might like this as a highlight for the cheeks as well.
Vegan Illuminating finisher- This one was just ok for me. I found myself really blending it out because it seemed a bit too light for me. (I'm a neutral light-medium)
V3 Eye shadow primer- I'm thankful it's more like V1 I like this version a lot ! This works very well for me holding my shadow in place for 8+ hours without creasing. The colors blended nicely I have a hard time with some traditional primers drying my lids out and this one not only doesn't do that but feels more like a little cool drink for them ! Being 47, this is a HUGE plus for me.
Oh and on a side note, Flutter and Smolder make the most AWESOME combo <3 these colors !!! They are made for each other imo. I'm casting my vote for BOTH to become permanent. Everyone that also love these colors, pretty please give Karen a shout out.
Thank you Karen and I hope this is what you were looking for
Heidi
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Thank you for the feedback! That's really fantastic, and I'm so glad you took the time to post it- it's immensely helpful.
If anyone else wants to chime in that would be great!
If anyone else wants to chime in that would be great!
"If it doesn't keep me up at night- it's not worth doing"- Ina Garten
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Hey there Karen,
I will play with the goodies tomorrow and write a review over the weekend... meant to play with them sooner but the time has just gotten away from me.
I will play with the goodies tomorrow and write a review over the weekend... meant to play with them sooner but the time has just gotten away from me.
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The cream liner: I really liked this. For starters, I can wear it. lol. My experience with the other cream liners was pretty limited, but if memory serves for comparison, i feel like this one is creamier. I like to waterline and I remember that being difficult with the other liners, this one works like a charm. The color wasn't particularly intense, but I liked it. For waterlining, i think the color was a great subtle liner shade. I did not try it as a shadow, but for lining, it went on easily and lasted all day.
Stick 'em V3: I like this better than version 2, but not as much as version 1. Version 1 seems to almost foil the shadows (which i like) and version 3 is more just sticky (which i guess isn't a bad thing, but i liked the foiling aspect). Versions 1 and 3 wash off clean whereas version2 had a really weird residue when i would wash my eyelids that made me immediately dislike it. It was kind of gummy/slippery and difficult to wash off. I'm assuming "4 time's a charm' means that the new gumball is yet 1 more version so crossing my fingers.
Stick 'em V3: I like this better than version 2, but not as much as version 1. Version 1 seems to almost foil the shadows (which i like) and version 3 is more just sticky (which i guess isn't a bad thing, but i liked the foiling aspect). Versions 1 and 3 wash off clean whereas version2 had a really weird residue when i would wash my eyelids that made me immediately dislike it. It was kind of gummy/slippery and difficult to wash off. I'm assuming "4 time's a charm' means that the new gumball is yet 1 more version so crossing my fingers.
Samantha
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I am liking the latest version of the stick-em. I actually liked the second version because it wasn't as liquid, but I think I was in the minority. And, then the dropper bottle got clogged and I couldn't get any product out without taking off the top of the bottle. So, if this version continues to flow nicely, I am fine with it being more liquid. It definitely works as a primer to keep my shadows lasting and looking good.
I also really like the cream liner. I have never tried the existing version, though, so I can't compare the two versions. I am interested in trying more colors!
I don't know if it is a test product, but I am really liking the illuminating powder. I have been using it under my eyes, both on top of the cream concealer and by itself, and I think it helps my dark shadows disappear quite nicely.
I also really like the cream liner. I have never tried the existing version, though, so I can't compare the two versions. I am interested in trying more colors!
I don't know if it is a test product, but I am really liking the illuminating powder. I have been using it under my eyes, both on top of the cream concealer and by itself, and I think it helps my dark shadows disappear quite nicely.
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How are you ladies using the cream liner? I found mine was very hard and I can't get very much on my brush to even use it. I have never tried the gel liners before so I don't really know what to do with it. Should I wet my brush first or something? It really is hard like maybe a chocolate candy. I don't know if that is how everyone else's is. I haven't tried the other items yet since I have been out of town.
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I've been using it with the angled bamboo liner, but tested it with the Ultimate Eyeshadow Brush, and our regular liner brush.
The surface is a bit hard- I found that once I kind of broke the surface of it that it worked well. There's a fair amount of carnuaba wax in it, and that does tend to form hard coatings, but once you have it scratched up a bit it should work.
Please let me know if you can't get it to work....Susan said it wasn't as creamy as the old version too. It is a bit firmer than the old version, but I like the staying power of this one better once it's on.
The surface is a bit hard- I found that once I kind of broke the surface of it that it worked well. There's a fair amount of carnuaba wax in it, and that does tend to form hard coatings, but once you have it scratched up a bit it should work.
Please let me know if you can't get it to work....Susan said it wasn't as creamy as the old version too. It is a bit firmer than the old version, but I like the staying power of this one better once it's on.
"If it doesn't keep me up at night- it's not worth doing"- Ina Garten
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I used the angled bamboo brush and i just kind of really roughly swirl in circles over the surface til it's got a nice coating.Colleen wrote:How are you ladies using the cream liner? I found mine was very hard and I can't get very much on my brush to even use it. I have never tried the gel liners before so I don't really know what to do with it. Should I wet my brush first or something? It really is hard like maybe a chocolate candy. I don't know if that is how everyone else's is. I haven't tried the other items yet since I have been out of town.
Samantha
"Are you a master of your destiny or a slave to your fear..."
Can't live without colors: Highbeam, Homecoming Queen, Sassy, & Cider
http://sapphiresandstilettos.blogspot.com
http://xarataproject.blogspot.com
"Are you a master of your destiny or a slave to your fear..."
Can't live without colors: Highbeam, Homecoming Queen, Sassy, & Cider
http://sapphiresandstilettos.blogspot.com
http://xarataproject.blogspot.com
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Thanks Karen and Xarata. I will try it again tomorrow since I already have my eyes done. I think I have a brush that will work. I will just make sure to scrape a bit from the top with it first.
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All right here is my review of the products so far,
Molten eye liner- For me I really liked the color and I liked the ease of this... I had no problems using my ultimate eye shadow brush and I have so issues getting enough on there... I just rub the brush back and forth a few times and good to go... It's funny because I have the previous versions and I don't use them much.. I usually just foil a dark eyeshadow for my liner... but this is definitely creamier.
Rose powder- I loooooove this! I love how smooth and soft it makes my skin feel and a nice sheen as well. I would soooo buy this in big quantities, i like to put it on my chest, and would love an everyday powder for the summer since I sweat like no other
The illuminating powder- I really like this one as well.. I used it under my eyes to cover my dark shadows and that works pretty well since it reflects the light... i also used it as a cheekbone highlight which I really like as well... this is good stuff Karen!
Last but not least is the eyeshadow primer- I never got to try version one, but I did do version 2 which I liked for the staying power but I also had issues with washing it off and it leaving residue on my eyelids. I love this one... it comes out of the bottle really easy(version 2 get stuck) and I just pat it on and let it dry... then I put my eye shadows on and I am ready... I walked today a mile and half total and I was sweating but my eyeshadow stayed perfect (normally they would have been oily) so I really like this one.... I think that I would have liked version 1 just because people said it gave the foiled look but I still can foil with this one! So this is great Karen. Thanks a bunch for letting try these out and hope they become permanent.
Molten eye liner- For me I really liked the color and I liked the ease of this... I had no problems using my ultimate eye shadow brush and I have so issues getting enough on there... I just rub the brush back and forth a few times and good to go... It's funny because I have the previous versions and I don't use them much.. I usually just foil a dark eyeshadow for my liner... but this is definitely creamier.
Rose powder- I loooooove this! I love how smooth and soft it makes my skin feel and a nice sheen as well. I would soooo buy this in big quantities, i like to put it on my chest, and would love an everyday powder for the summer since I sweat like no other
The illuminating powder- I really like this one as well.. I used it under my eyes to cover my dark shadows and that works pretty well since it reflects the light... i also used it as a cheekbone highlight which I really like as well... this is good stuff Karen!
Last but not least is the eyeshadow primer- I never got to try version one, but I did do version 2 which I liked for the staying power but I also had issues with washing it off and it leaving residue on my eyelids. I love this one... it comes out of the bottle really easy(version 2 get stuck) and I just pat it on and let it dry... then I put my eye shadows on and I am ready... I walked today a mile and half total and I was sweating but my eyeshadow stayed perfect (normally they would have been oily) so I really like this one.... I think that I would have liked version 1 just because people said it gave the foiled look but I still can foil with this one! So this is great Karen. Thanks a bunch for letting try these out and hope they become permanent.