I’m quite proud of how this one turned out! 🙂
Complete Product Listing:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Eden
Wet ‘n Wild Fergie Eye Shadow Palette in Maldives Sky
Meow Cosmetics IdealEyes Purrrl Shadow in Purrrsnickety
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in N° 54 Black Lace – Black Matte
Nuance by Salma Hayek Lasting Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black
Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara in Brown Black
If I’m going to buy something without meticulously scouring the internet for reviews, chances are it’s going to be something inexpensive. Enter the Wet ‘N Wild section of CVS. Now I’ve been walking past these vibrant palettes for the last few months, but since I’ve started blogging I’ve taken an interest in brighter colors. For such inexpensive products, I’m pleased with the level of pigmentation in Wet ‘n Wild’s eyeshadows. While they aren’t quite as pigmented as higher end products typically are, they’re certainly among the best drugstore eyeshadows I’ve tried with regards to their color payoff and ease of application. Applied over a primer, the degree of fallout was average, and they blended quite easily. As eyeshadows go, these are on the powdery side, so fallout does become an issue when the product is applied with a heavy hand. As with any eyeshadow, fallout can be reduced simply by remembering to tap any excess shadow from your brush prior to application, and making sure to gradually build layers of color on the lid rather than trying to pack a bunch of product on in one swipe. You can also apply them wet.
These are perfect for someone like me who prefers to keep their makeup on the neutral side, but wants to experiment with color (and adding a bit more color into neutral looks, as well) without spending a lot of money on a bright, high end palette. I find the eyeshadows in the Maldives Sky palette slightly easier to work with than those in the Art in the Streets palette. They’re slightly more pigmented, and a little less powdery. Here are a few eyeshadow looks using the colors from the two palettes:
You can click on the photos above to see larger versions. 🙂
Here is a list of previous makeup looks I’ve done which use one or more of the colors in these palettes:
Wet ‘n Wild Eyeshadow Look: Violet Sky
Wet ‘n Wild Eyeshadow Look: Simple Blues, Greens, and Yellows
Quick Look: Muted Pink + Purple + Brown
Soul Eater Inspired Makeup: Black☆Star!
And it really wouldn’t be a proper review without swatches, now would it?
Brief conclusions:
Art in the Streets: The most pigmented colors are the blue and the orange. All colors are matte.
Maldives Sky: The most pigmented colors are the grey, royal blue, and blue-green. All colors have a shimmer or fine glitter.
Both eyeshadow sets look significantly better over primer.
Hello everyone! I had a day off from work so I got coffee with the most excellent Cognitive Caribou, and then we strolled around CVS and Target.
This was today’s makeup of choice.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Eden
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in N° 21 Cocoa Powder (discontinued)
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in N° 54 Black Lace – Black Matte
Nuance by Salma Hayek Lasting Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black
Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Spiced Chocolate
Wet ‘n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara in Black
I documented last Tuesday’s makeup of choice for an afternoon of coffee with friends. This is what happened. Also, I totally blanked on eyebrows and lip color before I took these photos, so… there’s that. Apologies. But not really.
I used some Meow Cosmetics $1.00 samples I received with a previous order.
Complete Product Listing:
Meow Cosmetics IdealEyes Purrrl Shadow in Witty Kitty
Meow Cosmetics IdealEyes Purrrl Shadow in Claws and Effect
Meow Cosmetics IdealEyes Purrrl Shadow in Bad Girl
Meow Cosmetics IdealEyes Purrrl Shadow in Purrrsnickety
Meow Cosmetics Cat Eyes Matte Shadow in Sex Object (lower lid)
Meow Cosmetics Lush Blush in Kitty Love
Meow Cosmetics Equilibrium Balancing Powder
Meow Cosmetics Flawless Feline Mineral Foundation in Frisky Chartreux
Meow Cosmetics Purr-fect Cover Concealer in Frisky Chartreux
Nuance by Salma Hayek Lasting Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black
Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Spiced Chocolate
Wet ‘n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara in Black
“I am the great assassin Black Star! And I’ve come here to assassinate you all!”
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“What the point of worrying about the past? A real star keeps moving forward.”
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BLACK☆STAR! (…with a little Stein and Sid thrown in for good measure.) I just finished watching this series. I miss it already. Hence… makeup. When I finish watching an especially good show I often feel like I’m losing friends who I’ve grown close to, so sometimes stuff like this happens.
(Soul Eater screencap from fanpop)
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Complete Product Listing:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Eden
Wet ‘n Wild Fergie Eye Shadow Palette in Maldives Sky
Almay Shadow Softies by Intense i-Color in Seafoam
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in N° 54 Black Lace – Black Matte
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in N° 17 Sweet Dreams – Blue Shimmer
Maybelline ExpertWear Eyeshadow Single in Night Sky
Nuance by Salma Hayek Lasting Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black
Wet ‘n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black
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Playing with eyeshadow. Relentlessly.
Ignore the worn off eyeliner on my waterline in the last picture… just noticed that. eep. Taken later in the day.
Products used:
Almay Shadow Softies by Intense i-Color in Seafoam
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in N° 54 Black Lace – Black Matte
Maybelline ExpertWear Eyeshadow Single in Night Sky
Wet ‘n Wild Fergie Eye Shadow Palette in Maldives Sky
Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Eyeshadow in Opal (discontinued)
Salma Hayek Nuance Lasting Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black
Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara in Black
(photo on the bottom right is a progress shot)
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24Hr Cream Gel Shadow in Bold Gold
Meow Cosmetics mineral eyeshadow in Trepidation, from the Friday the 13th collection
Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Spiced Chocolate
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in N° 54 Black Lace – Black Matte
Wet ‘n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara in Black
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