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In my main post, "Beauty Awards: 2014", I stated that my plan was to talk about the products in each category. As you probably know, this category is Eyes. In this post you will find out why the products chosen are the best of the best. If you have any questions about anything, just let me know in the comment section below.
Eyes
Eye primer
Highend: Lorac Cosmetics Behind the Scenes eye primer
I almost chose Urban Decays Primer potion for this one but it's too drying for my skin. So I'd ecided to go with Lorac's Behind the Scenes eye primer becuase it does everything it's suppose to without drying my eye lids out. It keeps my makeup from creasing and helps eyeshadows be more vibrant. Plus this stuff lasts forever. I haven't even needed to buy a full tube yet. I have been using sample sizes from their palettes. They last for months!
Drugstore: E.l.f eye primer
E.l.f's eye primer is somewhat similar to Urban Decays, just not as good. However, it's great for the price. It will keep my eyeshadow in place all day long. If I ever do run out of primer, this is the first one that comes to mind if I need to purchase one in a jiffy.
Eye Shadow palette
Highend: Lorac Cosmetics Pro Palette
There's no doubt in my mind that the Lorac Pro is the best palette out there. I reach for it when I want a natural look, smoky eye, and even when I'm using other palettes that are missing basic shades. The eyeshadows blend like butter, they're extremely pigmented, they stay vibrant all night long and the palette is put together so well. What's not to love? Every shade that you need is in that palette. We can't forget about the price. $42 is a steal for a beauty like that and their primer is included!
Drugstore: Bh Cosmetics eyeshadow palette (any of them really)
Bh Cosmetics has wonderful eyeshadow palettes. When I'm looking for a daring look I always go for their Eyes on 60's, 70's or 80's palettes. They are pigmented, vibrant and inexpensive.
Single eyeshadow
Highend:Stila Single Eyeshadow in Kitten (favorite because of Kitten)
Kitten from Stila is a GORGEOUS eyeshadow. It's so (sooo) creamy, highly pigmented, pleasingly blendable, and there are so many uses for it. I sometimes put it in my travel bag and skip a cheekbone highlter. Ain't nobody got time for two highlighters.
Drugstore: Makeup Geek Single Eyeshadows
Buttery. Pigmented. Blends easily. Affordable. Lots of shades. Ect, ect. Go get them. If I was doing a YouTube video, this would be one of those moments where I sit there in silence and give you all the "you need it in your life" look.
Cream eyeshadow
Highend: Mally Ever color Shadow stick
Looking for a creamy eyeshadow stick that doesn't budge all day? Go pick up one of Mallys Ever Color shadow sticks. They blend out easily, then once set, they don't move. Plus, they're very pigmented.
Drugstore: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoos
This is one of those cases where the drugstore out beats the high end brands. Maybelline's color tattoos are so amazing. Everytime I use one I'm blown away by its awesomeness. They are PIGMENTED. They don't just blend into nothing like some cream shadows. No, they stand out and they're like a tattoo. Do they blend easily? Of course! They're only $5 and you get a lot for your money. You need them in your life.
Gel eyeliner
Highend: Sigma Eye Liner Gel in Wicked
Sigma's gel liner is long wearing, creamy, smudge proof and wickedly dark. I really like this liner because it doesn't skip over my eye lid like some gels tend to do. It goes on really smoothly and stays there all day.
Drugstore: Essence Gel Eyeliner
Essence has the best gel liner. It's shockingly creamy, long wearing, lasts forever in the jar, and it's even more wickedly black than Sigma's. Best part is it's less than $3.
Liquid eyeliner
Highend: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
This liner is very pigmented and easy to apply. I really love the thin tip and how it locks into place all day.
Drugstore: NYC Liquid Liner
I love the wand on this liquid liner. It's so thin and precise. I'm able to achieve a wing with ease and it always looks great. It's super black and doesn't move for the remainder of the day.
Pencil eyeliner
Highend: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner in Black
This eyeliner is very creamy, pigmented, rich, blendable and smudgeable(before it dries)....BUT, it's not as good as Pixi's Endless Silky pen in Black Noir. Yet again, another instance when the drugstore beats highe end brands.
Drugstore: Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Black Noir
This eyeliner is like a gel eyeliner in pen form. Everytime I use it I'm just in disbelief of its creaminess. Not only is it extraordinarily creamy but it stays put all day. It so dark and smudgeable. I mean, just thinking about it makes me want to go smoke my eyes out right now. It's like black butter on a stick but desirable. If that makes sense? If not, let me make this clear for you all... You, your family, your friends and every girl on earth needs this liner. Amen!
Mascara
Highend: Too Faced Better than Sex
Ok, I'm going to do mascara a little different. I pretty much get the same affect from these two mascaras but the only thing that is different is the price. Both mascaras are pitch black, voluminous, lengthening, long wearing, clump resistant, flake free and transfer free. With this kind of mascara I don't even need false eyelashes.
Drugstore: Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black
Eyelash Curler
Drugstore: E.l.f Eyelash Curler
This curler is such a steal. It's sturdy and curls lashes like no ones business.
Brow Pencil
Highend: Anastasia Brow Wiz
Anastasia has the best colors in the brow pencil world. They look realistic and they're easy to move across the eyebrow. They'll stay in place all day and keep you in the brow game. It's easy to use and shape your eyebrows and the tip is the perfect size.
Brow product
Highend: Anastasia Brow Pomade
This is for the girls who don't have much eyebrow hair. It's the best product out there to fill in your brows without disappearing later in the day. Anastasia has many shades to choose from and the price is affordable. It's creamy, yet easy to use. It lasts forever and applies without having a tug-a-war. All you need is a good angled brush and you and your brows are ready to take on the world.
Drugstore: E.l.f Brow Kit
E.l.f's brow kit is my go to brow product. I have a lot of brow hair but I still like to define my brows and fill in a few spots. This kit totally does the job. It comes with a powder and wax. The powder is very pigmented and gives the brows a natural appearance. Sometimes I even use the powder as a crease shade. It's just that good! The wax helps keep the hairs in place and it works great to define the edges around the brow. It's a must have for girls who like to keep things natural.
What are your favorites products of 2014?
Are your favorites the same as Taylorpiebeauty's?
Let me know in the comment section below!
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