Review: NYX double sided eye pencil

Hi Beauties,

One of my favourite online makeup brands is NYX. It is amazingly cheap 

and good quality. Browsing through the NYX cometics website I found these pencils in the clearing section and decided to try them out.  This product is discontinued on the NYX website,  but it can be found on cherryculture and joy cosmetics on ebay. (Links will be linked down below).  The Double Sided is an eye Liner & Shadow which makes it easier to create an easy and fast smoky look. The brown eyeshadow side is smooth, glides on and wears well without creasing with a primer.   However, the black has a hard texture but if one rolls it between their hands it will be softer and easy to apply. I use both sides as an eye liner. It stays on the waterline for good 2 hours if set with an eye shadow. I like the brown side more since it gives more of a natural look instead of harsh black. If I were to see them in different colours, I would buy them in a heart beat.

NYX double sided eye pencil

Swatch : Brown / Black

http://www.cherryculture.com/index.php

http://stores.ebay.com/JOYs-cosmetics

Take Care,

Rachel

XoXo

TAG: 40 Question Tag

Hi Beauties,

Today I'm doing this 40 question tag in order to get to know me better.

SKINCARE

-How many times do you wash your face daily?

Once after a long day at work.

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

I have oily skin

-What is your current facial wash?

Nivea Refreshing Gel Cleanser

-Do you exfoliate?

Yes, Every other day.

-What brand do you use?

Simple smoothing facial scrub or mixing my cleanser with some sugar.

-What moisturizer do you use?

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion or Nivea Creme

-Do you have freckles?

No

-Do you use eye cream?

No

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

No

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

No, never 

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?

I don't use foundation. I use the Rimmel Pressed stay matte powder to keep my face from getting oily throughout the day. 

-How about concealer?

MUA brush on concealer pen, Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer

-Do you know your undertone color?

Warm (yellow)

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?

They're awesome but I've never tried them!

-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes, but I do throw them out when the mascara is dried up.

-What brand of mascara do you use?

Loreal and Nyc are my favourite.  

-Sephora or MAC?

Sephora.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

No.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Brushes (Sigma or E.L.F) or my hands

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Yes, everyday

-For the face?

E.l.F Mineral primer

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

Neutral. Shimmery beige

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Both

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

I don't

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

They're gorgeous and can be very versatile.

-Do you use mineral makeup?

Yes

-What is your favorite lipstick?

Kiko n0 11, Mac Rebel

-How about lipgloss?

Revlon super lustrous lipgloss in Coral Reef

-What is your favorite blush to use?

Don't have a fav blush yet.

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

Yes. Bought the 78 palette

-Do you like drugstore makeup?

LOVE IT!

-Do you go to CCO’s? (cosmetic company outlets)

I have never been to a CCO.

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

No. There are plenty of tutorials on youtube.

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

I wuldn't say clumsy but putting liquid liner is a bit of a pain.

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?

Overdrawn lips and pink shadows which will make eyes look red. :S

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

Neutral shadows, bright lips 

-Which celebrity always has great make up?

Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?

Mascara

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Yes

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

Yes.

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

Kiko, E.L.F, Catrice and Essence are my fav.

-What do you think of Makeup?

I think that makeup should be used in order to enhance someone's beauty and give someone a confidence boost.

I tag: 
Dyna's Random Blog

Lara's Every Beauty Addict's Bible 

Martina & Denise from Beauty, Fashion and all things Fabulous

Take Care,

Rachel

XOXO

What's in my everyday make up bag?

Hi beauties,

I keep my everyday's essentials in a small Makeup bag on my vanity, since it's much easier to reach in the morning rather than going through loads of products.

E.L.F Mineral Infused Face Primer

This primer is amzing. It helps to keep oil at bay, therefore no retocuhing is needed throughout the day.

Rimmel Match Perfection in shade 040 Soft Beige

I use this concealer under my eyes to conceal my under eye circles.

Urban Decay Primer Potion

I use this primer in order to keep my eyeshadow stay put throughout the day.

Sigma F30 brush

With the sigma F30 (a large powder brush with the powder), works perfectly to set my concealer and mattify my face.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder  

Inglot 330M (Matte)

This eye shadow is a light beige. I use it in the inner corners and brow bone.

Eyelash curler 

Rimmel Glam Eyes Day 2 Night mascara

I'd curl my eyelashes first, then put on mascara.

NYX Blush in the shade PB03 Angel 

I apply my blush with a small stipple brush in order to achieve a natural finish.

Stipple brush

What's in your everyday bag?

Take care,

Rachel 

xoxo

July Favorites

Hello Beauties :)

Here are my July Favorites. There are a few products that I like; however there are 5 products which have exceeded my expectations. 

The first product is Essence Gel liner in the color Berlin Rocks 03. First and foremost I love the color since it suits my eye color and also I prefer it from straight up Black. The color is a purple color with very tiny shimmers throughout. It has a very creamy consistency and it is highly pigmented. I was also impressed because it stayed on all day and it did not smudge at all. I really like this product and I would recommend it to anyone. 

Essence Gel Liner: Berlin Rocks

ELF Angled Eyeliner Brush

I apply this Gel Liner with ELF angled eyeliner brush. It is a very precise brush therefore you can apply it as thick or thin as you want. Also the price beats them all, a quality brush for only 3 sterling J. I think that this brush and the gel liner make the perfect pair. 

                                                   

The next product is Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara. This is one of the best mascaras that I have tried so far. Its formula is perfect for elongating the lashes and building up volume. Also the brush is neither too large and neither too thin therefore it can reach even the smallest of lashes.

Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara

Another Maybelline product is the Maybelline Color Tattoo in the color Turquoise Forever. The first thing that caught my eye is the intensity of the color. Personally I love blues and this product’s color is perfect. It has quite a creamy consistency and it applies evenly without tugging your eyelids. It also lasts quite a long period of time and it is perfect as a base for the eye shadow. 

Maybelline Color Tattoo: Turquoise Forever

The last product is a hair product and it is CHI Silk Infusion. I apply this product at the ends of my hair while it is still damp, before blow drying it. It is a very good heat protecting product and it leaves your hair shiny and silky. I have the smallest bottle of this product and it is not a cheap product however this small bottle has lasted me more than a year, since only a pea size amount goes a long way. 

CHI Silk Infusion

 Hope you liked this blog post.

Take Care :)

Jessica