Part One: Single Eyeshadows

This weekend I'm going to be showing you my single eyeshadows. I don't have that many, but I get use out of all of them. Most people don't like singles eyeshadows because they're "extras." I personally love them; it's the perfect way to start with eyeshadow. 

The first one I got in an Ipsy bag! It's by the brand Pacifica in the color Ethereal (beige champagne with a sheen). It is a very smooth formula, but it could be considered powdery. The pigmentation is decent for such a light color; with one swipe you get a shear finish but, with two you can build up the color. One complaint I have is when you blend it out, the color disappears. The brand does not sell singles on the website or in stores, but you can buy pallets with 4 eyeshadows for $14. 

Next is the Dual-Intensity eyeshadow by Nars in the color Dione (metallic rosy pewter). The point of these eyeshadows is to be used wet to get an even more metallic finish. I love this one even though I don't get much use out of it. The "wet" look gives more drama making it difficult  to wear everyday. (I wore it to Homecoming). You could totally use this dry: it would be less pigmentd but would be beautiful. The formula is very smooth and blendable when dry. You have to work fairly fast to bend when it is dry. This eyeshadow retails for $29. It is expensive, but in my opinion, one of the best eyeshadows to be used wet. 

This next product was the first eyeshadow I ever got. It is from T. LeClerc, which is a high end brand that not a lot of people know of, and it is based in Paris. It use to be sold at Barney's but is now sold only online. I have the shade 104 Desert (gold beige with light shimmer). The formulation is very smooth and could be considered creamy. Out of all the eyeshadows, this is the most bendable. The color stays in its spot while lightly spreading outwards while blended. This is the perfect eyeshadow for everyday/lazy day makeup. I really recommend this product! ($22)

This eyeshadow is by Clinique in the color Ballet Flats (light pink with gold shimmer). The formulation is my least favorite; it's not horrible, but is a little powdery. The pigmentation is good for such a light color. My favorite thing about the eyeshadow is its color. I don't see a lot of pinks with gold shimmer. This retails for $15. 

The next eyeshadow is from Stila in the color Kitten (champagne). The brand is known for this eyeshadow; it is absolutely beautiful and one of my favorites. The formulation is by far the best, it is so creamy and pigmented. My favorite use for this is in the inner corners of my eye (blended carefully) and on top of darker cream eyeshadows. This retails for $18; I highly recommend this product. 

The last eyeshadow is by Pixi, a brand sold only at Target, in the color Nude Nouveaux (champagne with purple/brown undertones). The formulation is very similar to the T. LeClerc one but creamier. The pigmentation is amazing for being considered a "drugstore" brand. This could be used as a darker all-over-the-lid color or blended into the crease. When blended the pigmentation does weaken. This product is $15. 

Hope you enjoyed my single eyeshadow reviews! Look back next weekend for my eyeshadow palettes. 

Thanks for reading! 

-Allie's Beauty Bubbles 

Ipsy Unboxing

Last weekend I received my February Ipsy bag in the mail! If you don't know, Ipsy is a monthly subscription service that delivers 5 sample size products for 10$ a month. This is my 2nd box to get, and so far I really like it. It is always so exciting waiting for a treat in the mail. 
The bag comes in a pink package, so you know exactly what it is when it comes!

The actual bag inside changes every month. This February, for Valentines Day, it is pink. These bags are quite good quality and are very useful when it comes to traveling. 

The first product is the Eva-Nye Up All Night Volumizing Spray. This adds volume, texture, and added heat protection. You put it in your hair wet or dry and before or after blowdrying. I used it with dry hair, and it added volume. I think it would preform better when put in wet hair and blowdried. This 1 oz product is $10. 

The next product is the Model Co. Blush Cheek Powder in Cosmopolitan. This blush is highly pigmented and has a smooth, finely milled powder formula. It is a beautiful peachy-pink color that would be perfect for pale skin tones. This product retails for $22. 

Another thing is the Emite Eyelash Curlers.They feel like pretty good quality, and I was in need of a new eyelash curler. This also came with three rubber padding replacements. This is actually a Swedish brand that is fairly high end. This tool retails for $23. 

Next is the City Color Creamy Lip Stain in the color Flirtini. I tried this on and was disappointed. It is very pigmented and a beautiful color, but it turns into a powder formula when it drys, which is something you don't want on your lips. It also smells horrible! It is only $4, which could explain the few flaws. 

The last product is the Mitchell and Peach Fine Radiance Face Oil. I used this on the back of my hand, and it absorbed fast and made my skin feel very soft. This is a 10ml product and a full size is 20ml for $46. 

I hope you enjoyed a look into my Ipsy bag this weekend! 

Thanks for reading 

-Allie's Beauty Bubbles