Ulta Automatic Eyeliner in Black

Ulta's Claims: Smooth, deep colors glide on effortlessly from the automatic tip of this eyeliner. Color is long-lasting and waterproof, for dramatic, attention-getting eyes. No sharpening is required.

I picked this eyeliner up when it was on sale for $1. Normally it retails for $8, for me it is not worth 8 dollars. You can pick up a NYX slide on pencil for $8 which are way better. It also doesn't last long at all. It is definantly NOT waterproof !

  It is retractable, a plus in my book because I don't always have a sharpener on hand.

 It does have a good texture and creaminess to it. The tip isn't super fine, but not super thick either. So this works for everyday eye looks. The color is quite black,but doesn't set and smudges like crazy. So the bottom line is it is smudgy,expensive,not waterproof, and not very long wearing. I would not recommend it!

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NYX Stick Blush in Orchid

NYX's Claims-"Add a touch of color with our creamy and extremely pigmented Stick Blush!" I would tend to agree this blush is blendable and has very good pigmentation.

I have the shade orchid. It is described as a peachy pink with golden shimmer.

 I would say straight out of the stick it is almost metallic in finish. These do wear relatively well for a cream/stick blush setting it with a powder blush adds wear time. I apply this with my fingers to the cheeks and then blend it in. I find that applying this straight from the tube wipes away your foundation. The golden shimmer in this blush gives a warm dewy glow; great for spring and summer.

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NYX Cream Shadow in Suede

Nyx's Description-"NYX’s Cream Eye Shadows are bursting with intense shimmering pigments in assorted hues. These exceptional Cream Eye Shadows come in 20 shades that have a velvety texture and dries promptly after application and lasts all day. This rich and smooth Cream Eye Shadow is water resistant and crease-free Cream Eye Shadow is the product that you can wear for every season and occasion."

I do agree with these claims once you put the product on whether you blend it out or leave it at full intensity it dries quickly. If you blink however before it dries if you don't blend it out it will crease. These will not work as a shadow base or primer because they don't stay tacky very long. Also once they have dried they don't blend or smudge at all.

This shadow applies with a doe-foot applicator.

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The color suede is a metallic bronze. And has a foil finish at full intensity(not blended).

I would recommend this line of shadows if you are looking for metallic eye shadows.