Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Colour Morphing Eye Shadow Pencil in Dark Pearl

Hello, Beautiful!

I have more than enough shadow pencils, and most of them in my collection are super affordable and from the drugstore (Milani and Jordana are staples in my collection and come highly recommened). However, there was something about the Charlotte Tilbury shadow pencil in the shade Dark Pearl that caught my attention. I had never seen it in person but Tarababyz's video on her Charlotte Tilbury collection with swatches sold the shade to me!

Dark Pearl is such a beautiful shade and it deserves so much more recognition. I don't have anything as a dupe in my collection either; combine that with the formula and performance and this was $27 well spent.

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Colour Morphing Eye Shadow Pencil Info & Review

Cost: $27.00 (0.06 oz full size)
Availability: Available on the Charlotte Tilbury website, at Nordstrom, and everywhere else Charlotte Tilbury is sold.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!


PRODUCT DETAILS AND CLAIMS...

Cheat your way to intense, bedazzling eye color in the stroke of a pencil! Bring out your eyes' natural gemstone sparkle with the Colour Chameleon eyeshadow pencil, infused with synthetic sapphire. Enhance your natural eye color with clever lighting tricks using the laws of contrasting colors and light flex technology, you can literally transform and enhance your natural eye color.

Infused with Synthetic Sapphire, a mineral gemstone with natural soft-focus powers for a smooth, perfect finish. A long-lasting easy-glide formula that smoothes on and stays in place for up to 10 hours, or until it's time to take it off!

Do not use on the waterline (inner rim). In case of contact with your eye, rinse thoroughly with water. Always make sure the cap is firmly shut to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Paraben-free.

Currently available in 8 shades:

• Champagne Diamonds (blue eyes - day)
• Black Diamonds (blue eyes - night)
• Dark Pearl (brown eyes - day)
• Amber Haze (brown eyes - night)
• Golden Quartz (hazel eyes - day)
• Smoky Emerald (hazel eyes - night)
• Bronzed Garnet (green eyes - day)
• Amethyst Aphrodisiac (green eyes - night)

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon
Colour Morphing Eye Shadow Pencil
Shade: Dark Pearl

This shade is a beauty!! I know it doesn't look like much here, but trust me, it's a stunner!

Little did I know these shades were specific to eye color; I just bought it based on a swatch! I just happen to have brown eyes, so I guess I picked the one right for me - even though I think anyone would look gorgeous in this shade!


This is what the box looks like:

 

Here are the ingredients on the side of the box:

You can see the gorgeous light reflecting shimmers!

These two swatches do NOT do this shade justice. It's slightly darker and more intense in person. It's very flattering. If you go to the Charlotte Tilbury website, or search for swatches, you will see what I mean.

I can best describe this as a taupe-y, purple, brown metallic shimmer.

It glides on incredibly smooth and full of pigmentation. Easy to blend out, if you want. The warning that you shouldn't have it come in contact with your eye had me worried, since this is an eye pencil., but I keep it on my lids and have no issues. I think you could possibly experience irritation if you used it on your waterline, but there is a specific warning against that use - so don't be brave and try to use it there.

THE FINAL VERDICT...

I was blown away by the shade and the formulation of this product. I know $27 is a lot of money for one shadow pencil, but if you pick a shade you'll wear all the time, then the price is worth it. Especially when you take the perfect formula into consideration. It's a great way to treat yourself!

It says it lasts up to 12 hours or until you take it off. I didn't notice any issues with wear (no creasing, fading, etc), but I normally use a shadow primer of some sort.

If you have brown eyes, or are just a fan of this kind of shade, then I highly recommend Dark Pearl! I was really worried I would regret spending the money on this, but all regret went out the window on first swatch!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this shadow pencil? Have you tried this, or would you consider adding this to your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below!

xoxo with love & beauty,
Crystal Valentine

Wantable Makeup Box - August 2014 - pics, swatches, mini reviews

Hello, Beautiful!

This is my August 2014 Wantable Makeup Box! Check out everything in my box below -- Spoiler Alert: I received a Tarnia Tarantino product in this month's box that I've wanted for years! Yay!

Wantable is a monthly subscription service (you can also buy a one-time box) that gives you 4 to 5 FULL SIZED beauty products every month! They also have an accessories box and an intimates box. Of course being the makeup hoarder I am, I go for the Makeup Box!

If you want to sign up for Wantable just click here or follow the link below (it's my referral link). You can sign up without subscribing, just so you have an account waiting for you in case you ever want to start your subscription or buy a one-time box. Sign-up link: https://www.wantable.com/invite/wpHSNqQgXOs

Wantable is $36 a month with free shipping (as a subscription), or you can purchase a one-time only box for $40 in case you're not sure you want to fully commit (this price applies for any of their three box options). But with their happiness guarantee, there really is no reason to not go for the subscription! If for any reason you are not happy, you can send it back for a full refund; they even include a pre-paid return label! Plus, you can skip a shipment or cancel anytime. It really is hassle-free and worry-free, so why not try it out. And they have the best customization survey where you'll Love, Like, Or Dislike products -- even down to formula type and shades -- so you'll get the most customized box possible. That means you'll never receive something you say you Dislike and you're more likely to receive products you say you Love!

August 2014 Wantable Beauty Box

Shipment Quick Stats:

• Value of this month's Wantable Beauty Box: $101.99 (value is approximate)
• Total # of Items Received: 4

Now I'll talk about each product...

Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek Palette
Shades: Feather, Parasol, Carved Rose, Candy Cameo

• MY THOUGHTS: I've wanted this blush palette for years now; ever since I first saw it on the Sephora website. Even when I've seen Tarina Tarantino on Hautelook, I Just never purchased this palette. The fact that it was in my box this month was like winning the beauty wish list lottery! This palette is everything I thought it was and then some. Four gorgeous blush shades - all of which are matte, except for Candy Cameo which has silver sparkles in it. For sure, my favorite product in this month's box and possibly even in all the Wantable boxes in the past few months!
• FULL SIZE VALUE: $45.00

  Vincent Longo Perfect Shine Lip Gloss

Shade: Dolce

• MY THOUGHTS: I like Vincent Longo as a brand and happy that Wantable is carrying that line - I'm still loving the Pressed Face Powder that I received in my June Wantable box. This lip gloss is a nice nude shade that leans more towards a beige nude with the slightly hint of pink, making it more wearable for me. It also has a pearl sheen, so it makes lips look more plump and shiny. It's not sticky, but it can feel gloopy on the lips if you use too much. This is a shade I could use on its own or topped over other lipstick shades.
• FULL SIZE VALUE: $22.00

Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Creamy Eye Pencil
Shade: Raven

• MY THOUGHTS: I was a bit confused by the name of this product. It's called a Smooth Shadow Creamy Eye Pencil, which makes me want to believe it's an eyeshadow pencil - but it's thin like an eyeliner. It is very soft and creamy, so using it as an eyeliner might not work out the way it could using it as an all-over shadow. In fact, it's so soft that after just my swatching of this pencil it's already in need to be re-sharpened, meaning you likely will need to re-sharpen after every 1 to 2 uses. The shade is a black with silver sparkles, which is always a shade I can keep on hand. I haven't used it yet but I'm sure it will get some love in the future. For now, my biggest question is do I keep this in my eyeliner drawer or my shadow pencil drawer? Oh the struggle.
• FULL SIZE VALUE: $14.99

OFRA 3D Loose Shadow
Shade: Irresistable

• MY THOUGHTS: I don't really wear this kind of pink/magenta/maroon/burgundy/reddish-pink shades on my eyes (it goes back to my horrible experience at MAC to my pre-wedding makeup trial and she tried to use a red-pink shade similar to this as a smoky liner on top and bottom lash line -- making me look like I was sick or a drug addict), so this was probably the one product in my box that I likely will never use. I also wasn't a fan of the texture. I know this is going to sound a bit weird, but I felt like this shadow had a dry texture. Some loose shadows have a smooth, creamy, or even a silky feeling. This was smooth but dry. And like I said, I'm just not a fan of the color to use on myself - even though the color itself is pretty. It has a color shift, so it will look pink, then magenta, then even a little copperish, to a bit burgundy; just depends on the lighting. It also accidentally fell off my photo table and when it hit the floor of course the product didn't break - since it's a loose shadow - but the container itself shattered inside. The outside still feels smooth to the touch, but you can see the cracks from the outside. Even though it falling was my fault, it's still a very cheap container to crack so easily when I've dropped plenty of loose shadows and not one of them had any cracks in the packaging. Maybe it's the cheap packaging that had this product already everywhere when I first opened it, even though the inside sifter was covering the product. 
• FULL SIZE VALUE: $20.00

My Thoughts On The Entire Box...

• VALUE: The value was approximately $101.99
• USAGE: I have already put the Tarina Tarantino cheek palette into use, and have used the Vincent Longo gloss once or twice. The Elizabeth Mott shadow pencil/eyeliner will probably get used at some point down the road. The OFRA shadow will probably never be used. 
• FINAL THOUGHTS: Since re-subscribing to Wantable in June, I've gotten 5 items in June's box, then 4 in July's box and now 4 in August's box. One of the reasons I originally cancelled in the first place is because when I first subscribed to Wantable I was getting between 6 and 9 items in each box! Then it got less and less to where it was only 4 items each month. I really hope that doesn't happen again. At $36 a month, I need to really like and use all the products except maybe one. Wantable is the most expensive subscription box I subscribe to and it takes a lot for me to decide if I want to keep it or not each month because it's always a gamble. Last month I wasn't thrilled, but this month I was a lot happier - mostly only because of the Tarina Tarantino cheek palette. I might skip my September box only because I have so many other subscription boxes I pay for each month (Ipsy at $10 a month, BoxyCharm at $21 a month, LipMonthly at $10 a month - even though I have a couple free boxes coming my way, so won't need to worry about that for a few months, and then my Wantable at $36 a month. Not to mention I did have a Horror Block subscription for myself - which was $30 a month with shipping, and a Nerd Block Jr. for my son, which is around $20 a month with shipping).

Let me know what you think...

Did you receive a Wantable shipment this month? If so, what are your thoughts on your box? If you don't receive a Wantable makeup box yet, click here to sign up! Discuss in the comments below.

Milani Shadow Eyez - 6 new neutral shades, 4 matte, 2 shimmer - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I first reviewed Milani Shadow Eyez back in May of 2012 (6 shades), and again in November 2013 (6 limited edition shades). I have six more shades, and these are all neutrals - perfect for anyone! Use as a shadow base, as your eyeshadow, or even as liner. The six shades I have are: Black Ink, Espresso Line, Cafe Au Lait, Almond Cream, Sand Dunes, and Golden Bronze. Check out all the product info below, along with my full review, after the pics!

Milani Shadow Eyez
Shades: 07 Black Ink, 08 Espresso Line, 09 Cafe Au Lait, 10 Almond Cream, 11 Sand Dunes, 12 Golden Bronze.
Continue scrolling down to see more pics of each individual shade.

Milani Shadow Eyez & Jordana 12 HR Made To Last Eyeshadow Pencils
The three matte shades from Milani are almost identical to the three matte shades from Jordana. There is a very, very slight difference in shade intensity, but on the eyes they would look identical. I find that Milani's are just a touch deeper in tone. But Milani and Jordana are made by the same company, so you could save a few bucks and get the Jordana or go for the Milani - it's really your choice. I find they're both great!

Milani Shadow Eyez
Shade: 07 Black Ink

Milani Shadow Eyez
Shade: 08 Espresso Line

Milani Shadow Eyez
Shade: 09 Cafe Au Lait

Milani Shadow Eyez
Shade: 10 Almond Cream

Milani Shadow Eyez
Shade: 11 Sand Dunes

Milani Shadow Eyez
Shade: 12 Golden Bronze

Milani Shadow Eyez Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $6.99 depending where you shop (0.10 oz full size). Available on the Milani website, at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Big and blendable 2-in-1 color rich pencil that can be used as shadow or liner. Creamy smooth, long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-proof and paraben-free formula. The next generation of shadows that you sharpen. Made in Germany.

I'm a big fan of the Milani Shadow Eyez; they make great all-over shadows or even as a liner, but I really like to use them as an eyeshadow base. You can sharpen the pencils with any chubby/fat pencil sharpener. I still wish they were retractable, but I'm sure that would increase the price and I'm find sharpening them when needed.

Out of these six neutral shades, I do have some favorites. Below is a list of the shades and description of each. There are four matte shades and two metallic shades.

• 07 Black Ink - a matte black
• 08 Espresso Line - deep brown matte
• 09 Cafe Au Lait - medium brown matte
• 10 Almond Cream - vanilla matte
• 11 Sand Dunes - light tan metallic
• 12 Golden Bronze - bronze metallic

My favorite shade is Golden Bronze; it's one of the two shimmers and the one I've used the most so far out of all them. Originally I had thought I'd like Sand Dunes a lot better, just based on how it looks in the packaging, but Golden Bronze takes first place when it comes to how pretty it is on the eyes.

The matte shades are nice and great to have in your collection as core shades for cream bases or solo shadows. If you have the Jordana ones in Stay On Black, Tenacious Brown, Continuous Almond then you could skip Milani's Black Ink, Espresso Line, and Almond Cream. They're basically identical. The Milani's versions are maybe just a bit richer in tone, but ever so very slightly and not enough where you'd even know the difference once on the lid. Plus, Milani and Jordana are made by the same company so you're getting a great product either way you go.

I really like how easy to use these Shadow Eyez are from Milani and I think this collection is particular has a great assortment of core shades that would go great in any collection!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these new shades of Shadow Eyez? Which shade is your favorite? Have you tried them or are they on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.