BareMinerals Eye Shadow - Breathless

A velvety eye shadow that was easy to blend and apply. It didn't last all day and it didn't crease. It has a soft peachy beige color that is perfect for the natural makeup look or for work.

Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen - Graphite Glint

The chubby pencil makes putting eyeshadow simple. One swipe provides full coverage in one single squiggle.  The Graphite Glint is a soft gray and doesn't look anything like the color in the tube, which is much darker.The creamy eyeshadow leaves a soft sheen. The only thing I don't like is that I can't find a sharpener to use and the closest Target to me is 4 hours by train. I am just going to take a knife to the pencil and carve it out. Very classy, I know. Maybe I will use the sharpener as an excuse to visit Target and pick some more goodies.

Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box

A close up of the front

A close up of the images on the mirror

A close up of the felt back

I was in the market for some new makeup for my birthday trip and I came across this and had to try it. I was supposed to save it to actually use on my trip but I couldn't pass up on it! The palette included  Fishnet, Honey, Ransom, Graffiti, Zero, Peace, Shag, Scratch, and Underground eyeshadow with a deluxe Urban Decay Primer Potion. The colors are shimmery and can be used for both day and night as there is an even mix of nice "loud" colors and subtle ones. The eyeshadow is shimmery and nicely pigmented. I did notice you really did have to use a heavy hand to get the color deposited into my lids. I didn't use the sponges provided since I usually I have tons of brushes [but I honestly only use one or two].

Fishnet -  a duo chrome color of fuchsia and purple

Graffiti  - a shimmery Kelly green

Shag -  a metallic coppery color

Honey - reminds me of a rich honey color  [haha!] its like an old gold metallic color

Zero -  a charcoal goal with hint of silver glitter [I can't really tell it is super tiny...]

Scratch - reminds me of Stila's Kitten. It is a soft wash of rose gold

Ransom - a blue with purple highlights

Peace - a teal blue. It reminds me of the water in some nice beachy island.

Underground - a slight wash of taupe/brown