MAKEUP PRODUCTS I REGRET BUYING

Ahh, yes.. two words I hardly associate together.. makeup and regret.

I went through my collection and pulled out products for eyes, lips, and face that just did not work for me at all for several different reasons. 

Let's begin babes!  

Eyes:

 1. Nicka K. Shimmer Liner: I got this last month in my ipsy bag. I was SO excited because if you guys have been reading for a while you have probably seen me mention my WetnWild Mega Liner in "863" and I love its emerald color for color pops and it's perfect!! The anticipation was so high when I opened this up for some good old accent liner.. but the excitement wore off when I saw this applicator. It is made of plastic/rubber and is in the shape of a regular felt tip liner. So obviously being of this material, it is not picking up enough product you have to keep dipping back into product and it is so annoying.. I wanted to love this SO bad, you guys!

2. Stila Stay All Day liquid liner in "Snow": I bought this at IMATS in hopes of a pigmented, stark white for an accent/detailing purposes because I'm a crazy liner girl as some of you may know. :) Well, this is a felt tip and it is just not intense enough at all. I am still on the hunt for a beautiful white gel or liquid eyeliner.. if you know of any good ones please comment below!!!

3. NYX Felt Tip Liner in "Jet Black": Similar to the Stila one, this just lost intensity. I personally think it has something to do with their felt applicators.

4. Smashbox Full Exposure mascara: A wet formula that makes lashes feel heavy and when it gives volume it's just so clumpy.. so not worth the price tag (I recently tossed a full-size I had of this.. blah!!) 

5. Maybelline Great Lash in "Extreme Black": how is this Maybelline's bestselling mascara? IT DOES NOTHING. NO VOLUME. NO LENGTH. JUST COLORS THE LASHES.

6. Phsyician's Formula Eyebrightener in "Hint of Taupaz": I believe PF discontinued this product because I bought it on clearance in the winter. It has no pigmentation even when I literally dig into it.

7. Maybelline Expertwear Quad in "Sunlight Bronze": Barely pigmented, show up with no color; just shimmer, and are flaky. 

8. Covergirl Exact Eyelights quad for Brown Eyes: Decent pigmentation but for what is available at the drugstore (WetnWild, Maybelline Color Tattoos, etc.) this is not even worth the money.

Lips

1. Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in "Fuschia Flirt": I got this in an ipsy last July and it is a neon pink. This makes my lips look so gross, ew. Not my color either.

2. Stila Lip Glaze in "Apricot": No pigmentation, sticky; enough said.

3. L'Oreal Color Riche Le Balm in "Rose Elixir": Ugh this is just clear! For that price just grab a nice Nivea or Lypsyl lip balm! From this Le Balm line I do love the one in "Nourishing Nude" though.

4. Smashbox lipstick in "Nylon Nude": This shade is literally concealer if you're fair to light I don't think you'd like this shade at ALL. I've been trying to find a gloss that will make it work for my face!

5. Almay Liquid Lip Balm in "Nudetrients": I was really hoping for a pigmented nude gloss; this is not it. This is clear with sparkle on the lips. For something to be marketed as a balm, this is quite drying.

6. Rimmel Moisture Renew in "Let's Get Naked": I am so glad these are being re-formulated guys! They aren't moisturizing and sink into my lip lines. Also.. the perfume and powder scent is so overpowering.

7. Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue balms in "Coral Crave" and "Just Peachy": "Coral Crave" is you guessed it: CLEAR, but moisturizing. Are you kidding me?? On the other hand, "Just Peachy" gives nice color but is not moisturizing and makes my lips look dry.. There are so many inconsistencies in this line of Baby Lips. I do not think they'll ever top my favorite Baby Lips which is "Cherry Me"!

 Face:

1. Covergirl Tru Blend liquid foundation: This never dries, too dewy, is SO apparent on the skin (cakey), light and medium (and that's stretching it) coverage.

2. Physician's Formula Happy Booster Bronzer/Blush in "Natural": I heard RAVES about this and there's no pigmentation. I even wiped this off with a tissue to remove any possible film on the surface of the product and it's just not doing anything for me.

3. Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Powder in "Creamy Natural": This is too cakey and it basically a white powder. The colors swirled throughout do not correct anything. If you want a comparable product use e.l.f's Tone Correcting Powder for a fraction of the cost.

4. Laura Geller Spackle face primer in "Champagne": I just can't see me, an oily girl, priming my face with sparkles. I wish it was more of a Revlon Skinlights type shimmer instead of a glitter/sparkle.

5. e.l.f's All-Over Color Stick in "Persimmon": I wish e.l.f made these in shades without shimmer. This shade is so pink so I can't use it to highlight (unless I do my cupid's bow), but is too frosty for use on the lips.

6. Urban Decay Optical Blurring Brush: I cannot believe I spent $26  on this. By the name you'd obviously assume to use it with foundation. The bristles on this brush are too dense, I definitely prefer my Real Techniques Buffing Brush that is less densely packed and is great for really blending out foundation.

Hope this helps you steer clear of some products and save money!

Comment what you want to see here next! Xoxo

WORK APPROPRIATE MAKEUP TUTORIALS!!

Hi guys!! I just had an interview at Wendy's (got the job of course!! ;) ) but while getting ready I realized I have to start doing more appropriate makeup for the work scene and I informed y'all on Instagram (@makeupbyemilyy) that I would be posting a series of more neutral and toned down looks that would great for school or work. I'm not saying that you can't rock your colors but I thought maybe I'd try and stay neutral for a little while and see what I can come up with for you guys! Okay so I have three looks.. the first is more summery and is actually the same eye look as my summer tutorial that has a muted gold and warm browns. The second look is a little more smoky and uses a taupe and a deeper shade paired with a pinky lip to liven the face up a bit. The third look is the "I need to do my makeup in 10 minutes but I want to look polished!!"-look. :) P.S Most of these products are drugstore or easy to recreate, you don't have to do these looks the same way but maybe take bits and pieces or even just product recommendations.. hope I'm helpful!! :)

These tutorials only show the colored makeup (shadows, blush, lips..) but I will give you face product recommendations at the end of this post!!! 

Okay so here's the first look ((that is the same shadows (but not liner, etc.) as my summer makeup)) that features a gold shade and two matte browns..

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Here's what I'm using:

NYX Love in Rio trio in "Cabana Boy" (swatches on my Instagram), e.l.f eyelid primer in "Sheer", Essence shadow pencil in "Cute Copper", e.l.f liquid eyeliner in "Coffee", Benefit's Eye Bright, WetnWild MegaGlo illuminating powder in "Spotlight Peach", Maybelline Color Elixir in "Caramel Infused".

 The first step I did was put e.l.f's lid primer all over my lids and up to my brow. Then, we are mapping out our creases using the Essence pencil, I like to draw my outer V in so I get the V I'm going for everytime when I'm blending my shadow.. (yes it looks crazy but this has ended my frustration with the outer V crisis, anyone else find that super difficult??) 

 Next, I take a fluffy blending brush (this is the SOHO Crease Brush... at Marshall's for $3!!) and with the darkest matte brown I blend over the cream and use it to go about and do my crease as normal..   

 This really helps soften the cream and add warmth..

Next.. Take that sponge tip applicator girl and put the golden shade all over your lids!! Yes snobs, the sponge tip is usable (haha I'm just joking, love you guys). After this I blended the edges of the look with the lighter matte brown.

 This shade is sheer so I applied it sheerly at first and built it up more.. 

Smudge some of the dark matte brown on the lower lashline because we're not using liner there..LINER TIME!! I used a brightening pinky white liner (Benefit's Eye Bright) in my water line and lined my lashline and winged with the e.l.f liquid liner. Apply your fave mascara and you're set!

I used brown for this tutorial because it is just a touch softer than black and since I did a wing, the brown does make it a little more natural. Smudging shadow gives a sort of soft focus type effect and it just adds a little something there instead of having a super top heavy eye (which I do love but it can look a little off).

Next I applied the WetnWild blush I pictured earlier and then the Color Elixir. It's hard for my blush to be in the picture I take of myself because I wear it on the backs of my cheeks (on the actual cheekbone.. looks better on my face) rather than the apples of my cheeks. Here is the final look!!

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Look two is the more feminine look, we're using a taupe that has a hint of purple to it when over its base and doing pink lips and cheeks.. just fresh and feminine! Okay here's the products:

Essence shadow pencil in "Whipped White Frosting", WetnWild "Silent Treatment" trio, Essence gel eyeliner, NYX cream blush in "Boho Chic", Khroma (I heard they changed the name to Kardashian) Beauty "In the Flesh" lip kit.. 

Let's get started!

First I primed my lids with the Essence shadow pencil..

 I used the eyelid and crease shade in this trio..

 First, pat the eyelid shade on the lid; I used the sponge applicator but you can use a brush or even fingers!

 I then buffed the crease shade through my crease and outer V in a very soft way because this shade can be very intense and I had work this day so I kept it simple.

I lined my eyes and did a wing, applied mascara..

With blush and lipstick..

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Here's the 5 minute, quick but polished, makeup look.. 

Here's what you'll need:

Same Essence "WWF" pencil, WetnWild's "Nutty", NYX Felt Tip liner in "Jet Black", L'Oreal Color Riche Le Balm in "Nourishing Nude"

Prime those eyes girl!!

 Apply "Nutty" all over the lid, in a pinch, I like to use my fingers..

Grab a fluffy brush and take "Nutty" and blend it through the crease.. yes this is a ONE SHADOW LOOK!! This shade creates a depth in the crease and it's perfect.. Felt tip liner is great in a rush too because of its fool-proof control. Apply Mascara.

This may sounds crazy but I skip blush in a hurry.. I find it more forgiving to just dust bronzer on the cheeks and forehead instead, because a blush that is not blended enough always stinks. Throw on the L'Oreal balm, it gives hydration, nice pigment, and shine.. all in one! Use this or a nice jumbo glossy lip pencil (Neutrogena, Clinique, etc.)

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My face recommendations!!

Primer:

Do yourself a favor and P R I M E!! It will keep all the work you invested in looking nice.. I have oily skin and I love Rimmel Stay Matte Primer and the Smashbox Photo Finish (oil-free one). The Rimmel really does make a difference with my oil. The Smashbox one really does work (haha I wasn't expecting much) and actually prolongs my makeup wear!!

Foundation:

I honestly would recommend a matte finish for anyone for foundation (or maybe you just make it matte with a mattifying powder) during the work day. Odds are you'll be stressed or annoyed when working and then before you know it... stress sweat; I get so nervous and all those other scary feelings while I'm at work so I tend to produce more oil/sweat while is a makeup melter thus.. matte foundation. Okay TMI anyways:

Rimmel Stay Matte mousse foundation gives a matte finish and medium coverage, just fab (I would not recommend using this with its corresponding primer because the primer is designed for oil control and not for easy blending purposes). Disclaimer: the Stay Matte mousses do run a little dark; I got "Ivory" and it's the teeniest bit dark.

For a foundation that has nice natural ingredients, SPF, fab shade selection, and that DOESN'T OXIDIZE AND STAYS TRUE TO COLOR: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15. This has buildable medium coverage!

Concealer:

NYX HD Photogenic Concealer has medium coverage, long wearing, true to color, creases very little (I always set with powder)

Powder:

NYX Stay Matte but Not Flat powder foundation has a beautiful finish and has a soft texture. The coverage is medium (when using this to set my liquid makeup with a puff; it can make my medium coverage foundation.. full).

I hope this big long post helped you guys, sorry some of the pics are meh I had to use my phone for the second and third tutorials' pictures. :/

Leave requests and follow me on Instagram for heads up on when I publish posts on here!! Love you all!! :)

Seasonal Makeup Switch-Up!!!

Stage 1: Recognizing the problem... I HAVE TOO MUCH MAKEUP. Okay.. dramatic.. but I realized that I used the same face and eye products during the school year and I want to take this summer and show my collection who's boss by using up stuff. The reason I don't switch up face and some eye products often is because it is hard to find something that actually, well.. works so I hate using something sub-par to my preference. I love my makeup but I have to finish off some products for my sanity (and an empties post;) ). Okay so in these pics the left is what I had been loving for a while and on the right is what I plan on using more this summer!!

Primer:

I LOVE my Rimmel Stay Matte primer and used it everyday since I got it for school, but want to use up a lot of deluxe sample primers I have before buying another Rimmel Stay Matte. I'm using up my Maybelline Baby Skin and a sample of the Smashbox Photo Finish primer.. They both give a silicone-y feel. While usually I would like a primer, like the Rimmel one, to soak up oil the Maybelline and Smashbox make blending my matte foundations easier than if I were to put them over the Rimmel primer.

Foundation:

I'm swapping my Tarte Amazonian Clay, another school fave, for my Rimmel Stay Matte, NYX Stay Matte liquid, Covergirl Clean Whipped, and Dr. Jart Black Label BB.. 

The NYX Stay Matte liquid is what I mix with the Rimmel and CG foundations. I mix this with them because both of those foundations are a little too dark and pink-toned for me and the NYX has yellow tones.. so not only does it adjust the shade but it also fixes the undertones of the foundation to match me. I don't like this on its own but this with either the Rimmel or CG foundation is amazing.

The Dr. Jart BB is the only BB that has ever worked for me.. period.

Concealer:

Confession: I'M ADDICTED TO THE NYX HD PHOTOGENIC CONCEALER. So I'm swapping it for the Maybelline Dream Lumi, Benefit Erase Paste, Maybelline Mineral Power (discontinued), and Physician's Formula Concealer 101 duo.

I'm almost done with the two Maybelline ones so I want to just erase them from my life because they don't impress me.   

I need to finish the Erase Paste because of the mere PRICE TAG.

I like the Physician's Formula duo for blemishes. :)

Powder:

I think I am the world's biggest fan of the NYX Stay Matte powder.. nothing this oily girl has tried has ever compared. While I still will be using it; I'm adding the e.l.f Tone Correcting Powder and the Coty Airspun loose face powder to my wardrobe. The e.l.f and Coty ones are not like the amazing NYX one in terms of coverage but do mattify the skin. 

Bronzer:

I'm swapping my Revlon Photo Ready Bronzer for my NYX Matte Bronzer. The NYX one has very warm and reddish tones so I think It will look most natural when I tan up a bit this season so I'm using the most I can of it this summer!!!!

Brows:

My hardcore e.l.f Eyebrow Kit and Anastasia Brow Gel routine will be switched do to my laziness.. I've been currently using my NYX "Over the Taupe Taupe" matte shadow, a little baby Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil, and setting whichever I use with Essence lash&brow gel mascara.

Liner:

I will still be using my Essence Gel Eyeliner and Cailyn gel liner but I have really been reaching for a nice and creamy pencil to my upper lash line for a change! It's so quick, no brush needed, and is long wearing while being easy to remove. This is the Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner in "Onyx" (black).

Do you guys ever get overwhelmed by your stash and just feel the need to downsize? I think it's sometimes a pride thing for me to finish off a product. ;)

Leave requests below! :)

Cargo Cosmetics "Suited to a Tea Colour Kit" $38

Hi guys!! Today I'm bringing you a collective review on some products from Cargo in their "Suited to a Tea Colour Kit". This kit retails for $38 and I bought it at Kohl's.. anyone else love the beauty section at Kohl's?? They have Real Techniques, THE BALM (love), etc.!! Cargo is also available at Ulta, but this particular set is not on their website. Anyways, I have never tried anything from Cargo so this is a nice way to have a fun time and test a brand out!  

This kit includes an eyeshadow in "Yukon", a Water-Resistant Blush in "Bali", their Essential Lip Color in "Santa Fe", Swimmables eyeliner in "Pfeiffer Beach", and a deluxe-sized sample of their Texas Lash mascara. Everything is full-size except the mascara, making this an exceptional deal for just $38!!

Here's what the kit looks like..

 The inside...

Eyeshadow: I love that they included a taupe because I love doing one shadow looks with them and this shade is a very pretty taupe! However, the texture was dry and not as intense as I had hoped or expected from a higher-end shadow. I posted a swatch on my Instagram (@mamakeupbyemilyy) and on my hand it looks more intense and has more depth. But when it comes to taking my beloved synthetic brush and packing it on the lid, it just wasn't as dramatic as I was expecting to be. It wears perfectly fine throughout the day over a primer (Just did a big post on primers!! Check it out babes!!), but I would rather use a WetnWild trio or just use my Urban Decay shadows because the pigment is there and the texture is right on!! 

Blush: Nicely pigmented, I wouldn't say this is water-resistant as it claims. It has a very interesting sheen to it, it has an almost duo-chrome vibe to it; I feel like I'm seeing a blue/lavender shimmer in certain lights.. definitely worth a swatch if you're in Kohl's/Ulta. It is a shade that really perks up the complexion.

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Lip color: This gives off nice shine.. the con is that this shade, "Santa Fe" has shimmer.. I cannot stand shimmer in lipsticks! The shimmer is pretty fine and small so if you don't mine shimmer, then you can tolerate it. I was expecting this to be more hydrating to the lips considering its shine and just the moisture in the product itself, but it does not seem to add any moisture. The shimmer does not wear off evenly with the color so I was left with just shimmer on my lips.. I would have loved to see this in a shade with no shimmer, just creaminess. I might try one out and update you guys!

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Eyeliner: this is a nice plum shade so it adds a slight pop of color and is less harsh than a black in the waterline. But is it actually "swimmable"/waterproof? .. No. While I ran water over the swatch and rubbed it, it faded /smeared and balled up. When there was no pressure applied (I did this with two swatches) the swatch merely faded. This did not have good staying power in the waterline but functions fine on my lower lashline and upper lashline. I think there are more long-wearing eyeliner pencils at the drugstore like Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last for less than half the price.

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Mascara: This is a wet formula just as a disclaimer for the dry fans out there. This separates lashes and adds a little volume but not much length at all. A very natural mascara if that's what you go for, I personally love thick (and even slightly clumpy) lashes. This did not flake.

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The kit overall: I'm happy I got to try the brand but nothing in this kit was a real stand out product to me. I can think of comparable, cheaper, and better products at the drugstore for these prices. This may be personal preference but if I may add.. usually in a kit all of the shades cohesively work together with an intention of the products all being worn at the same time. The blush being a pink that verges on a slightly bright pink and the lip color so much darker, I wouldn't want to wear these together. Favorites: I'm a taupe fanatic so I liked the shadow and I like the mascara for lighter makeup days.

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 Swatches LtoR: lip color, eyeshadow, blush, eyeliner

Mascara wand:

Please comment what else you would like to see reviewed, tested, or posted here!  

NYX Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippies Review

Hey guys! Wooo when I saw these at Ulta on clearance I knew I had to scoop them up to review because they came out not too long ago! I picked up the nude, a rosey pink, and a deep/brightrr berry. They were on clearance for $2.99, but retail on NYX's website (http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-253-chunky-dunk-hydrating-lippie.aspx) for $6.Here's the picture I posted of them on my Instagram! Top to bottom: "Rum Punch", "Peach Fuzzy", and "Berry Mojito"..

But what are they?? According to NYX's website.. "Be Lippie Chic with this satiny smooth formula. Light and sheer at first, yet buildable the more you apply. Never needs a sharpener, the portable package propels and repels for ease of use and no product is wasted. A makeup bag must have!  

• What it is: A sheer tinted, lightweight lip balm with a satin finish.

• What it does: Creates a satiny sheer wash of hydrating color that is buildable on the lips.

• Why we love it: Can be layered for light to medium coverage.

• How to use: Apply directly on bare lips or over lip liner for more pigmentation."

But.. is it true?! For the most part yes..but they did say this is a lip balm which is where I beg to differ. This product is not drying nor very hydrating; it is comfortable to wear.. these remind me of a creamy lipstick but in a chubby lip pencil form.

There are two swatches of each color.. the first swatch of each is only one swipe while the second swatch is it built up to its opacity.. LtoR "Rum Punch", "Peach Fuzzy", and "Berry Mojito"

These wear off/transfer when eating a meal (not necessarily like a quick snack bar haha) and drinking so this is the type of product you would want to carry with you to reapply. Without eating or drinking the shine these have does stick around a good while and so does the color. It lasts about 4 hours! After they are faded away I wanted something a little more hydrating on my lips because they went without the added moisture for hours. I would not recommend these unless you grab them at Ulta this week (only $1.79 because of sales) and because I expected a "hydrating lippie" as the packaging says but it just is not.

On Trend: Orange Lips

The orange lip trend has been getting super popular!! I find that I cannot necessarily pull it off too well, but I wanted to show you guys the orange lip products I do have incase you'd like to see some offerings at the drugstore for this trend!

Here are the stars..

Baby Lips in "Coral Crush"

This is orange not coral!! Anyways, this is for those who just want to dip their toes into orange lips.. it is sheer obviously being a tinted balm. But since orange is red and yellow, the redness/warmth in lips will cause this to be different on everyone.. kind of interesting how our natural lip colors can affect things!!

Revlon Lip Butter in "Juicy Papaya"

This is an orange that has a little coral to it.. you'll be getting a fresh looking color. The swatch shows it having more of a pinky-coral base but it looks more orange when applied.

 Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Gloss in "Captivating Coral"

This is my favorite gloss formula!! They are gel-like, non sticky, and loaded with pigment!! Seriously everyone needs one of the glosses from this line in their life!! It's perfect. You're getting a true orange with this shade.

Swatches LtoR: Maybelline gloss, revlon lip butter, Maybelline Baby Lips

BATTLE OF THE EYE PRIMERS $1-$20

Hi guys!! I feel like every brand is coming out with eye primers... Essence, Milani, Rimmel, Urban Decay (obviously), and Smashbox are just a few brands that come to mind. Priming the eyes is essential in my opinion because you can turn a mediocre shadow into one that is more intense and longwearing. Also, who wants to slave over an eye look only for it to look sub-par and crease? Not me. I wanted to really compare a few eye primers for you guys. In this experiment I kept everything equal in this. They are all average eye primers with the doe foot applicator and all creamy, so no shimmer. I will be testing all 3 of them with the same quad (Maybelline Modern Metallics in "Sunlit Bronze" which does not have great pigmentation so we can really see how these help). I have swatches for you guys as well as the looks I created using this quad with each of the primers. I will be comparing the e.l.f $1, yes only a dollar, eyelid primer in "Sheer", the Urban Decay Primer Potion in "Original", and the Smashbox Photo Finish Eyelid Primer (marketed in a universal warm beige shade).

Here's a quick pic of the products :)

Important note: I do not very oily lids nor dry lids; they're just average so this is just a review from my regular lids.. ;)

**AS A REFERENCE... here they are swatched without primer**

(Really Maybelline nothing better?? Just a flakey shadow???)

Here they are swatches over a primer:

Urban Decay:

 Smashbox:

Quick observation: The e.l.f and Smashbox definitely took that lightest champagne color and made it usable!! 

Now I could leave it at some swatches but I want to show you them in action because that's how we use them!! So, over the next 3 days I will be using this quad and these eye primers, make looks and reporting the information!

The e.l.f Eyelid Primer in "Sheer" ($1)

- Coverage? None, this would definitely not cover veins, etc.

- Texture? Very thin, yet blends easily and stays put. It is a little sticky but not as much as the other two that really hold onto those shadows. This definitely helped bind them together and make them work.

- Vibrancy? This added the most vibrancy to the shadows out of all three primers, it really emphasized the color.

- Creasing? None

- Does the look lose intensity? It wasn't intense to begin with, but no.

 Urban Decay Primer Potion in "Original" ($20)

- Coverage? Very light, definitely more than the e.l.f one, but would only cover very minor discoloration.

- Texture? Spreads easily across the eye is not very thick nor liquidy.. in the middle. :) This has a stickiness to it to grabs onto the shadows. The stickiness is not noticeable unless touching it I know that sounds a little funny to have sticky lids!! :) This definitely helped bind them together and make them work.

- Vibrancy? This did not create as good of payoff as the e.l.f. primer.

- Creasing? None.

-Does the look lose intensity? No.

The Smashbox Photo Finish Eyelid Primer ($20)

- Coverage? This covers well and would definitely cover veins and darkness.

- Texture? Thicker than the other two, reminds me almost of how the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams and their whipped consistency. Binded shadows nicely.

- Vibrancy? It added about an amount between the e.l.f and the Urban Decay. 

- Creasing? None.

- Does the look lose intensity? No.

Similarities between all 3: Binded the shadow together to make them work cohesively instead of them being super flakey. I didn't see any creasing or fading. They all performed very similarly.

Which wins the battle?

e.l.f!!! 

Why? 

They all work the same so why not go with the cheapest one? The single difference is the coverage.. this does not provide any, but even with the numerous colored bases at the drugstore that would offer coverage (think Maybelline Color Tattoos; like "Barely Branded") I still wouldn't repurchase the Urban Decay or Smashbox primer.

Thanks for reading!!

Be sure to check out my Instagram (@makeupbyemilyy) to see more eye looks and products!