Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes & Aqua Eyes Pencil REVIEW

I was pleasantly surprised have found a gift from Sephora in my mailbox a few days ago.

I used my $15 Gift Card to buy Make Up Forever Sens'Eyes Kit.

The Sens'Eyes is fine. It does not really have an odor. It is more creamy than I expected it to be. It does the job of removing waterproof makeup. I could definitely recommend it. I am sure that it would be of particular interest to those with sensitive eyes, or those who wear contact lenses. I am comparing it to other eye makeup removers which I have used...

equate Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover (Works, but stings my eyes)
D'eclor Eye Makeup Remover (Works, but stings my eyes)
Olive Oil (tried, & true...does not sting my eyes)

4 out of 5 stars. It is an effective product, but I took away a star because of the price. OUCH! After this bottle is gone, I probably will not buy another bottle, unless I am seriously treating myself. I'll stick with my olive oil.

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Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Pencil

UGH! I read on message boards & heard from close friends who swatched in Sephora & walked around that this stuff is not smudge proof. I just had to find out for myself!

I loved the softness of the pencil as well as the ease of application. It seems to kind of set after about a minute or two, so if you WANT smudge time, then you have it.

The first day, I used it only on my waterline. I was also trying out MUFE camouflage concealer palette #4 for my dark under eye circles. Unfortunately, this did not a good marriage make! My body heat softened the concealer. The concealer blended with the eyeliner. I am still trying to figure out how my waterline became an underlashline. NOT cute, unless you are going for that "Rocker Look", which I was not!

Today, I decided to set the pencil with black eyeshadow. It was fine for the top lashline, but not so for the waterline. It lasted all of 2 hours. I was disappointed. But I had been forewarned. I will follow the advice of the makeup message boards & try Revlon ColorStay Liner Pencil, Prestige Waterproof Pencil.
They are both touted as "budge proof".

Jordana & Milani Liner Collection

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Jordana is stepping up their game! They are highly recommended by many on the makeup message boards as MAC dupes. Pretty soon, we will be able to purchase Jordana products directly from their website! YAY!

http://www.jordanacosmetics.com

They are all VERY pigmented, & super soft!
EASY LINERS are auto-liner pencils.
KOHL Liners are very economical.

You may be able to find these at Walgreens or at your local beauty supply store.



SWATCHES:



EASYLINER for lips
• Comes in 15 Colors
• Retractable-No Sharpening Required
• Silky Smooth Soft Glide Formula
• Excellent Color Coverage; Rich Semi-Matte Finish
• All-Day Wear
• Convenient & Easy to Use

NET WT .01 oz /.28g

- Colors from my collection...
MARMALADE
CORAL ICE
ROSE BLUSH

7" LIPLINER PENCIL
• Comes in 9 Colors
• The Foolproof Way to Line Lips
• Easy Application
• Prevents Color from Bleeding
Beyond the Lip Line
• Excellent Quality= Great Value

NET WT .12 OZ/3.4g

- Colors from my collection
BEACH SAND
ICED PINK
DEEP PURPLE

7" EYELINER PENCIL
• Comes in 9 Colors
• Rich, Dense Color Resists Fading
• Smudge-Proof
• Lines, Defines, Accentuates
• Smooth-Glide Formula
• Stays Put in All Weather

NET WT .044oz /1.2g

- Colors from my collection...
BLACKEST BLACK
TURQUOISE
EVERGREEN
WHITE

5 1/2" EYELINER PENCIL

• Comes in 26 colors
• Non-Skipping; Creates Precise, Fine Outline
• Compact Size Fits in Purse or Makeup Bag
• Soft & Gentle Application
• Stays Silky-Smooth in All Weather

NET WT .049 OZ / 1.39 g

- Colors from my collection...
EMERALD
DARK EMERALD
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Milani Pencils are SOFT!
They are highly pigmented.



You can find them at CVS, Walgreens & Target
You can buy them online at

www.cherryculture.com

www.nonpareilboutique.com

www.milani.com

SWATCHES:



LIP PENCILS:

Smooth-glide formula delivers expert lining that doesn’t skip. Sharpens to a fine-line point.

These colors are discontinued, but you may be able to find them on ebay.

NET WT 0.04 OZ/1.15g

- Colors from my collection...
Red Velvet
Bonfire

EYE PENCILS:

Smooth-glide formula delivers expert lining that doesn’t skip. Sharpens to a fine-line point.

NET WT 0.04 OZ/1.15g

- Available in 4 shades.
- Colors from my collection...
Green Glamour
Mediterranean Blue

Amuse Long Liner Pencil Collection

Pro:

A STEAL at $.50 each, I purchased my Amuse Liner Pencils on sale from

http://www.cherryculture.com

Con:

They aren't always soft. This is remedied by warming them on the back of a clean hand before using.



SWATCHES:



LIP LINER PENCIL

- Comes in 7 colors.
- Can be used to line and define lips or used all over lips before lipstick application for extended wear.

Colors in my collection
MOCHA
CABARET
BURGUNDY
SWEET ROSE
SEXY PINK
DISCO PINK




EYE LINER PENCIL

- Comes in 12 colors
- Pencil eyeliner are girls' must have. These basic colors from Amuse are must addition to your collection.

Colors in my collection
METALLIC SILVER
METALLIC PINK
METALLIC LAVENDER
METALLIC GREEN
METALLIC BLUE

NK, Nicka K, Absolute Liner Collection

I don't believe in over-spending money on lip & eye liners.
The only exception would probably be waterproof pencils. I would likely opt for waterproof liners in the PRESTIGE brand. I understand the quality is as good, if not BETTER THAN the Urban Decay 24/7 Liners as well as the Make Up For Ever AquaLiners. (according to various makeup message boards)

If you are unfamiliar with NK, Nicka K, or Absolute, they are located in
New York City, USA. They are all manufactured by the same company.
I purchase them from my local beauty supply for $1 each.

They are VERY SOFT!

I use my Eye Pencils as secondary bases.
I also like to use them on my waterline.
I set them with eyeshadow.

I use my Lip Pencils as a base for lipgloss sometimes. I also use them as a base for lipstick (fill in).

NK, Nicka K, Absolute Auto-Liner Pencils



LIPS:
- Comes in 10 colors.
Colors from my collection...
GOLD
RAISIN
BERRY

EYES:
- Comes in 8 Colors (only 5 shown on website)
Colors from my collection...
WHITE
SILVER
SKY BLUE
EVERGREEN
NAVY
DARK BROWN (I use this one for my brows sometimes)

SWATCHES:



crayons



LIPS:
- Comes in 15 colors.
Colors from my collection...
BRICK
FLAME
NUDE
ROSEBLOOM
GOLD
COPPER

EYES:
- Comes in 10 colors
Colors from my collection...
BLUE NILE
CHARCOAL

SWATCHES:



Regular NK Lip & Eye Pencils



LIPS:
- Comes in 12 colors.
Colors from my collection
RED
NUDE
MEDAL
COFFEE

EYES:
BLUE GLOW
BLACK
BROWN


SWATCHES:



for more info go to
http://www.nicka.com/

July Storage Solution!

I was beginning to find the office storage drawers impractical for my pencils.
I searched the house for an item which I could repurpose. I found the most practical solution yet! YAY!

I used to be a Kitchen Consultant for The Pampered Chef. I own a considerable amount of their products. One of which includes the Tool Turn About. I have 3, so I was able to condense some of my tools & free up one for my makeup storage.


Tool Turn-About — $18.00
Store more! An extended base has an improved spinning function that handles up to 10 lbs. of tools and still spins freely. The new black color complements any kitchen and appliances, even stainless! Dishwasher-safe.

When I sold PC, the Tool Turn Abouts were WHITE.
I found a practical solution at my local WalMart.


The revolutionary no-prep, superbond Fusion for Plastic® now makes painting plastic possible.

No sanding or priming required
Bonds easily to most plastics, PVC, resin and more
Fast dry; fully chip resistant after 7 days
Features EZ Touch 360® Dial Spray Tip

It took 15 mins to dry & 1 hr until I was able to handle it. I'm thrilled with my new solution for storage. There are a number of other things which could be stored in this handy item. How about makeup brushes? The possiblities are endless.




Click HERE for the link to the product I used.



Click HERE for the link to a similiar product

What do you think?