What Works For You, May Not Work For Her: Trouble Maker Mascara by Urban Decay

Same Product.

Different Outcome.

Our Senior Content Creators, Amanda (@acevellee) and Danyelle (@bufferingbetty), reviewed the mascara that makes a pretty bold claim! Keep reading to see what our ladies thought about this mascara.

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Amanda

What I look for in a mascara is voluminous, thickening black pigment for my sparse, unruly lashes. A product without fallout is completely ideal. Formulation that hardens, making my lashes feel heavy is a must to avoid.

The textured, holographic tube is galactic and gorgeous. A refreshing alternative to the basic black and metal tubes. The slimmer brush is more like a comb and I’m just not feeling it.

I stabbed myself a couple of times with the spikes while trying to get to the roots of my lashes.

Apparently, Urban Decay’s is advertising this mascara as “sex-proof” (fun but reaching…). It’s also supposed to give sublime black pigmentation as well as 13.7 times the volume. For me, this mascara didn’t deliver 2/3 of its claims.

Amanda's Results

In my experience this mascara could hold up fairly well in a one hour gym session, experiencing minimal flaking and smudging. Along with longevity it also gave me a bit of length. Troublemaker absolutely didn’t volumize my lashes.

It separated them more making them seem more sparse and thin if anything.

I wouldn’t recommend Troublemaker Mascara because I personally dislike it. It didn’t do anything for me but with that being said, for someone with naturally thicker or fuller lashes, I guess this might work.

Danyelle

I really dislike mascaras that have a super wet formula. I'm always tempted to just leave the tube open for an hour to see if it'll age the mascara. I like my lashes to feel soft with a fanned out lash look.

This gothic unicorn packaging is my mood all Fall/Winter long.

I'll be honest: Packaging matters to me. Inexpensive or premium, makeup is a luxury. When I apply my makeup, I like it when the package to be hella cute. UD nailed the Troublemaker's tube! Also, I much rather have a rubber wand. I think they're less messy.

Sex proof, huh? Calm down. This claim was like Urban Decay was playing Truth or Dare with the whole of the beauty community. Dare: test it out! Truth: did you really check your mascara afterward? 

While I rolled my eyes at that claim, I was anxious to try a mascara that promised all this volume with a lightweight formula! I detest when I can feel that I'm wearing mascara. 

Danyelle's Results

I. Am. Feeling. Myself. With this mascara. 

Because my lashes naturally curl up, I don't want or need a mascara that has a lot of hold. All it's going to be is stiff and harsh on my lashes. The definition Urban Decay's Troublemaker gave my lashes without turning them into tiny shards of glass is exactly what I want. I experienced no smudging or flaking. I also LOVE how easily this mascara removes in the shower. OMG. I don't want to waste half my cleanser on removing mascara. It was fantastic!

Do I think this mascara was top shelf quality? Eh. It's a great mascara for daily use. If you're looking for more drama to your lashes, you won't find it here. BUT!, this is what I want for like a regular Tuesday makeup look. Soft, dark lashes. Lasts all day. Easy off. The only tip I can offer is to use a dry, clean spooly to seperate any lashes that may clump together. That isn't an extra step for me. I do it with every mascara. 

Your turn!

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The Galaxy Eye Shadow That Has Us Feeling So Extra -Terrestrial!

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Ready for eye shadows that will make you feel out of this world?

These shadows have a wild amount of depth and dimension.

Intergalactic, Ether, Zodiac (Fave), + Cosmic

This eyeshadow formula was made for movement! Not a speck of chunky glitter lies within these multi-dimensional eye shadows. A soft base loaded with different shades of sparkle. And the way they reflect light -it's everything Ke$ha used to sing about. Now I got that glitter on my eyes... Looking sick and sexified.

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The best way to apply this eye shadow is with your finger. However, you can use a short, dense flat shader brush and get a beautiful look. Apply a small amount and blend it out. Add a second layer and keep it concentrated to where want your eye shadow to pop! The color lasted pretty long on my eyes as well. You must, without question, use a sticky base. There will be a ton of fall out if you don't. 

The color of the base plays a major role in how the shimmers stand out. The NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils in Black Bean + Milk have contrasting effects on the Moondust shadows. Milk (white) gave the shadows a grayish base and really let the sparkles stand out with direct light on it. The black base intensified everything! The base of the shadow became more pronounced. The shimmers were singing! The reddish copper shade is from the Eyedeal Duo from Dose of Colors in Maple. It gave a different tone to the shadows. The Intergalatic shadow (lighter purple) looked like it was on fire. 

Urban Decay also launched some of the Moondust shadow shades in a liquid form. Layering the Liquid Moondust Cream underneath turns the volume of the powder shadow all the way up. 

My favorite way to wear these shadows is layered over an eye pencil such as these 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in Mainline (blue) and Goldmine (gold). The formula give the shadows something to cling to and help prevent any fall down. The pinkish base is a Multistick from Bite Beauty in Cashew. The Moondust shadow in Cosmic layered over is just stunning!

Let Urban Decay's Moondust eye shadows abduct you!

Available at Sephora, Ulta, Macy's, and UrbanDecay.com ($21)

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What's The Best Way To Have Your Makeup Last This Humid Summer: Prep + Set with Urban Decay: Optical Illusion Complexion Primer and DeSlick Setting Spray

Humidity is the top assassin of your makeup. It can feel like no matter what you do, your perfectly done up look slips right off your face. Try this technique to make sure that your blushing summer look  won't melt away when you leave your apartment. You'll arrive to your favorite happy hour spot with the courage to walk straight up to the bar without having to run to the bathroom to check your makeup. 

Let's begin with a complexion perfecting primer. This Optical Illusion Complexion Primer from Urban Decay gives your skin a clean slate. Baby Fresh. Pores: vanquishes. Fine lines: annihilated. It gives you an even better base to work with and a natural matte finish. The next step in your makeup up routine would normally be coverage in the form of either concealer or foundation. Depending on your preference. But what if I told you that setting your primer could make all the difference. 

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Beauty vlogger, Jackie Aina, introduced oily skin makeup wearers to the technique of setting their primers with a thin layer of translucent powder before they go in with their coverage products. She swears that this step keeps the oils in her skin at bay making her foundation last longer. In this video, amid many more, she shows viewers how setting their primer with powder can prevent makeup from separating and creasing around smile lines and the cupid's bow. Being that I do not have oily skin, I was always kind of jealous that I couldn't test out this hack to see if it really was as  good as Jackie says. 

I may not have oily skin but I do want my makeup to last as long as possible. I'm not dirtying my makeup brushes for a look that will has only 2 hours. No, Ma'am. Not I. If we are being totally honest here, many primers don't add longevity to our looks because it isn't in their job description. Primers are there to help our makeup apply better so regardless of your skin's condition, you can slay any look. 

Jackie Aina helped out oily skin girls. And I, Danyelle, will help out those with normal to dryish skin. Like me! Instead of setting your primer with a powder, set it with a setting spray. This is the De-Slick Oil-Control Makeup Setting Spray by Urban Decay. I can find a use for any product. Even if it isn't formulated for my skin type. The primer smoothed over any pores and fine lines I have. It doesn't, however, have the kind of long wearing power you'll need for the heat, sweating, and humidity of the summer. Setting it with the De Slick spray let me keep a smooth complexion and have an almost tacky layer to help my coverage products cling to my face to make it last. After I finished my makeup, I finish it off with another spritz of the De Slick spray and I am ready for what ever the summer has in store for me. 

Test out this technique and let me know how it worked out for you! 

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Highlighters Go Head to Head! Summer 2017 Glow

Written by @Twist.it.tea 

BECCA

Shimmering Skin Perfector® Poured Crème Highlighter in Champagne Pop

VS.

Urban Decay

Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid in Sin

Becca retails for $38 in 0.19 oz at Sephora

Urban Decay retails for $28 in 0.21 oz at Sephora

HIGHLIGHTERS GO HEAD TO HEAD …

Urban Decay’s Sin, and Becca’s Champagne Pop are both described as the natural and subtle highlight shade of their family.  Personally, I tend to lean more towards natural glows than a holographic look.  This is just a preference because I spend a lot of time in an office setting so I like to keep it low-key during office hours.  What’s important as well is being able to build with a natural highlight that will give me the drama for my afterhours fun.   I decided to run a little experiment with these two uber popular highlighters.  Based on their obvious differences in formula, Urban Decay being a liquid and Becca being a poured cream, I thought they were fair contenders.  But what really mattered to me in the conclusion of these highlighters was; are they easy to apply to a fresh face of makeup, longevity and if their pigment was right for a day to night, look.

THE APPLICATION: URBAN DECAY HIGHLIGHTING FLUID & BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR HIGHLIGHTER

WINNER OF THIS ROUND: BECCA

What stood out to me the most about Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector was the poured cream.  I’m not going to lie and say I wasn’t intimidated by this formula at first because of the unusual consistency.  I ended up loving the flawless application due to the formula. I use my finger tips to apply and a small stipple brush to buff it out.  At first I was generally worried that the cream texture wasn’t going to perform to my expectations of this being a “Holy Grail” item, because of the application process of using my finger tips as suggested. When I first started using this product my finger tips did a horrible job of applying the highlighter.  It got stuck dry spots, looked streaky and really scaly for some reason. As soon as I put the stipple brush to it, it buffed out to a sheer perfection. 

This is alovely, creamy, satin formula that applies nearly perfect on my cheekbones after a little love.  It doesn’t clog my pores or enhance any imperfections – it sits, stays and gives me a natural glow that I need throughout the day.

Applying Urban Decay’s Highlighting Fluid was …. Tricky.  This liquid highlight has a flat doe foot wand which awkward to apply.  The liquid is hard to blend with my finger tips and ended up shifting my face make up.  I have to dab the product on and not use too much, so at first it was a little time consuming to get this applied just right.  Although overall, the Urban Decay does give a beautiful glow when applied right.  It was hard to decide between the two given all of these factors but Becca won this round for me. 

LONGEVITY AND TRANSITIONING: URBAN DECAY HIGHLIGHTING FLUID & BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR HIGHLIGHTER

WINNER OF THIS ROUND: URBAN DECAY

I could conduct this portion of the experiment in my office but I don't think that would be a true test to the longevity of these products. I work in a showroom for the majority of the week, not facing many elements in regards to makeup staying put.  I started testing this highlighter out when I knew I needed to have a full face of makeup from afternoon to night aka a full day of running a, and most likely bar hopping.  The Urban Decay gave me the shimmer and shine for a good 10+ hours.  I didn’t feel that by the end of the night my makeup had dripped, or smudged off, it held on tight. It still looked beautiful, and dewy by the end of a full day of dancing and gallivanting around town. The Becca highlighter was a little disappointing. It’s a great base for day but it definitely needs to be reapplied throughout if you still want that initial glow that you get in the beginning. Becca is more on the low-key side while Urban Decay definitely gives you more of a sparkle and shine. 

CONCLUSION

All in all these are both great highlighters.  The only deciding factor I could come up with if I were faced to make a decision in the store would be to grab the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector based on the amount of product you get, the ability to build up a day-to night look and the ease of applying.  In all honestly for the price you pay and the amount of product you get in the Urban Decay Highlighting Fluid is a little disappointing.  It’s difficult to scrape out of the bottle and I felt that it ran out supppppper fast for only using a tiny amount of product a day.  The Becca hasn’t made a dent and I feel like I use more.  I also concluded that these two highlighters together are spectacular. For a day to night look I always use Becca and Urban Decay on top, it’s the perfect combo.

What product Taylor is using for light airy coverage this summer 2017

by @twist.it.tea

Photo by Liza Prideaux

It’s summer time in NYC and since moving here I’ve realized why people leave during these few months. Apart from the city smelling like steaming trash, it’s blazingly hot and I’m no stranger to sweating my face off – figuratively and literally.  Year round I take the minimalists approach to face makeup as I enjoy my sleep and doing my makeup in the morning just to sit at a desk by myself is in no way appealing to me.  If I’m going out I’m a little bit more gung ho about applying makeup but since I’m at the office 5 days a week, 8 hours a day -  the bare minimum works just fine.  I really love this product because it’s there for me when I need a quick coverage and also steps up to the plate when I need a full face for being social.  At first I was a little confused by the product description on Sephora claiming it as a foundation, but I found it to be more of a CC cream.  I normally apply using my finger tips and as soon as the formula pumps out you can automatically tell it has a light weight feel to it.  It’s like a thick moisturizer but with great coverage.  To my surprise the discoloration on my cheeks that I have been successfully getting rid of the last 6 months were covered and evenly colored.  When I want a little bit more coverage I use my trusted CC cream on the problem areas.  This formula feels luxurious on your skin and it stays put throughout the day eliminating the oil that tends to accumulate by 6PM.  It does have a 20SPF but I always use a higher SPF underneath because I am not one to play games with the sun at my age.

Usually I’m not very confident without the rest of my face done (even if it is the bare minimum) but I decided to wear it alone and I honestly couldn’t find a single issue with my selfies even under these HORRIBLE showroom light fixtures (think: bright, white, fluorescent lights).  There’s a lot of good stuff in this product, it’s packed with “nourishing ingredients, including peptides, vitamins, and moisturizers”(Sephora).  It also holds Gatuline® Radiance which is THE ingredient to intensify brightness, even your tone and improve texture.  These factors are highly important to me when purchasing a CC cream because with all of my aforementioned skin issues, finding a product that simultaneously improves my skin while covering my blemishes and making me more radiant is a homerun. I really love this product and will continue to purchase it once I run out.  I really appreciate a formula that doesn’t require the use of half a bottle in a few weeks span.  A little product goes a long way.  You’re getting your money’s worth while not compromising your desired appearance. Totally worth throwing this guy in your cart if you’re on the fence !!  

Retails for $34 at Sephora

Is your face makeup ready? Can Urban Decay prep pore refining peel make my face ready for makeup?

Urban Decay Prep Pore Refining Peel

I am now very familiar with Urban Decay usually abbreviated ud.  I tried 5 of their products & I am now a definite fan of the brand.   

I was interested to try their makeup prep pore refining peel.  

It comesin one size which 1 oz/ 30 mL & retails for $26.00

Just to give you a quick recap on the brand:

Urban Decay, is described in three words Feminine, Dangerous, & Fun!  It is beauty with an edge.  The company was founded in 1996 & is 21 years old.  It originated in Orange County, California & and it’s corporate office is still in Newport Beach, California.  Although it is geared towards the younger generation, anyone can use & enjoy the brand.  I learned this first hand upon my first experience with Urban Decay.

In the 90’s, Pink was the trend.  Urban Decay Founders, Sandy Lemer, co founder of Cisco Systems & Pat Holmes, were at Lemer’s mansion in London & they mixed raspberry & black together to form a color they named Urban Decay.  They decided to form the cosmetics company Urban Decay.  They launched it in 1996 & the offerings were a line of 10 lipsticks & 12 nail polishes.  All their colors were inspired by urban landscape & their products had names such as smog, roach, oil, rust, slick, & acid rain.

Over the years they have been owned byMoet -Hennessy Lous Vuitton, The Falic Group,and Castanea Partners.  Currently they are owned by Loreal who paid $350 million for the brand.

The company has been recognized by PETA for being cruelty-free to animals.  Not only is there no animal testing to make their products, their makeup brushes are made from taklon.    They are 100% synthetic fiber instead of made from animal hairs like most brushes on the market.

The pore refining peel is made for all skin types to include normal, oily, combination, dry & sensitive.  

It is used on your t-zone and on problem areas of your face.  Apply this smooth clear gel to your zone & problem areas.  Let dry for 10 minutes and then peel off.  Rinse any residue with warm water.   It is used only for problem areas.  

The product was made to prepare your skin before you apply make up.   It is used to draw out impurities, making the pores appear smaller, more refined and cleaner.   The product has 9 plant extracts in the ingredients.

Some of the extracts & what they do include, Sugarcane extract (a natural form of glycolic acid) exfoliates, Irish moss soothes skin and supports cell renewal.   Common St. John’s wort, burdock root extract, and peppermint extract help condition.  Lemon balm delivers skin-calming properties. 

It has no parabens.  

I applied this to my t-zone & a couple of problem areas.  I have to admit, I had tried like products in the past and was not happy with how they worked.  After letting it dry for 10 minutes, this was extremely easy to peel off.  After peeling it off, the product really performed the way it had promised.  My pores did appear smaller & cleaner.  The added plus was the skin also felt softer.  

I then applied my makeup & it did look better.  I feel the product really performs well & I would definitely use for those days & night, I want to look extra special.

At $26.00, I feel it a worthwhile investment.  This product will last a long time & is a product that helps the skin look and feel improved.

It can be purchased at Urban Decay or Sephora:

http://www.sephora.com

4 out of stars

One beauty product that's better then a quickie 😌

Urban Decay QUICK FIX Prep Spray

Written by Kayla. M

We are in the age of spray and ear of go go go! Like most people, I have dedicated my makeup life to setting spray, without it you are doomed and with it you are yass queen! Early on I learned the prep and prime step is just as important if not more important than setting. If you aren’t starting right you won’t be able to finish right either. Enter Urban Decay’s Quick Fix Hydracharged Complexion Prep Priming Spray with such a long name I was skeptical, I assumed they made it long to distract you from the fact that it didn’t work.  I picked it up believing it would save me time and effort. The spray is described as a “soothing priming spray that visibly educes the appearance of pores, brightens and smoothes.” Online it states that you can use it before makeup or just any time your face needs a boost, and claims to be more hydrating than the brands B6 spray. 

I personally am on my 2nd bottle of the product and sometimes I find myself longingly looking at the bottle imaging my time before it. I quickly shake the image from my mind. I have dry sensitive skin and look for products that will be effective but not affective towards my skin. I can’t say that it visibly reduces my pores but I will say I love how my makeup goes on with it and the simple process of shake and spray is amazing for someone as lazy as I am. I tend to use the spray after I have cleansed, toned and moisturized. The smell is said to be like a “beach day”, not sure what beach the creators were at when they designed this product but I thoroughly enjoy the scent. It reminds me faintly of a men’s cologne. Like most popular prepping tools this product will leave your skin somewhat “tacky” which makeup sticks to much better than a completely silky smooth texture. 

I highly recommend this product to anyone and everyone. Time is of the essence and this product helps me save time without sacrificing beat face. 

Beach, please: Does This Bronzer Complete Your Bronzed Goddess Dreams? Urban Decay Beached Bronzer

Give me bronzey, glowing skin, or give me death. That's what  Patrick Henry said in his famous speech, I'm sure of it.

Do you remember the hype surrounding the Beached Bronzer when Urban Decay released their summer collection last year complete with new powder highlights? Slap a palm tree on a compact and you would've sworn Urban Decay introduced the first bronzer ever. While I don't think this bronzer is anything revolutionary, it certainly is worth trying. The silky powder blends easily and doesn't leave your face looking super powdery. While it is a matte bronzer, you're face doesn't look flat at all. As with any bronzer, work in light layers until you get the color depth you want. Bronzer can go 0 to Snooki, real quick. For the smoothest application, I found than dabbing my brush on my face worked better that circular blending. 

The bronzer is available in two shades. I have the lighter shade, Sun Kissed. At first, I thought this bronzer was a little too light for me, but the shade actually worked well. My skin is too dark in the summer for this shade. But when winter rolls around and I'm a ghostly gray version of myself, this lighter shade of bronzer is exactly what I need. I also like to use it to soften any contouring that got out of control.

One of my absolute favorite things to do with bronzer is to mix it with my blush. I Love Blush. I really do. You will more often catch me wearing light coverage foundation and blush than bronzer. Mixing bronzer into blush looks so pretty!!! If you have bright and colorful blushes, blending your bronzer with it can give them a nude, fresh look. The Urban Decay Beached Bronzer in Sun Kissed is the perfect tone for doing so becasue it pulls a little bit pink! The next time you apply your makeup, mix a glowy pink blush with your matte bronzer and dab it onto your cheeks. Your skin, your eyes, and your future will brighten up. 

Ok, so maybe don't mix a bright purple blush with bronzer unless you are dressing as a zombie. But you've got to admit that all of the other shade mixes are completely wearable. You can make your makeup collection endless by being a little creative. Mix shades of products you normally wouldn't. 

I like to dab my bronzer onto my face with a fluffy brush and then further blend it out with a duo fiber brush. Almost every step of face makeup application is a two-step process for me. When you're obsessed with makeup, you want it to look good. So if you find that you have trouble with patchy bronzer, add a second step. Use another brush and soften your grip for lighter application. It makes a huge difference. 

Pretty package? For sure. Great product? Definitely! Worth the hype? Eh, kinda. LOL! If you're in the market for a bronzer, the Beached Bronzer is worth swatching. 

Try These Products From Urban Decay

Meltdown Makeup Remover Cleansing Oil Stick, $26

Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush, $26

Naked Skin Shapeshifter, $45

Naked Ultimate Basics, $54

Liquid Moondust Cream Eyeshadow, $22

Naked Skin One & Done Hybrid Complexion Perfector, $34

UD Vice Lipstick Review by Danyelle V

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Did you know? Vice Special Effects not only lasts, but also creates a water-resistant barrier that seals in the color underneath and prevents it from moving around on your lips. // 📸: @makeupsessions #LipstickIsMyVice #UrbanDecay

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Is the Naked 2 Basics Really Basic?

Written by: @Twist.it.tea 

Matte Eyeshadow Palette in 6 shades

6 x 0.05 oz/ 1.4 g in Skimp (pale nude satin), Stark (nude-pink matte), Frisk (warm gray matte), Cover (muted red-brown matte), Primal (muted brown matte), Undone (deep, smoky brown matte). (Sephora)

Available at Sephora for $29.00 

I don’t normally delve into the eyeshadow world but boy oh boy do I love me a Naked Palette.  I always thought the Naked2’s palette had too many shades for my choosing so I was pretty happy when I got my hands on this sleek and compact case.  The Naked2 Basic’s palette includes 6 matted neutral shades, and 5 of which are brand new. I know it sounds boring but since I don’t ever wear eyeshadow, this is my go to for when I need to ‘spice’ up my makeup routine. From day to night I always reach for this palette.  The case is in a soft-velvetty coating and is slender and small enough to throw in any bag for traveling.  My only issue is that it’s pretty difficult to open especially with the length of my nails.  I haven’t broken one yet but my anxiety has peaked while attempting to open this sucker. 

 Lighter, brighter eyes and a formula that’s incredibly easy to blend, and are long lasting (with primer; I use Two-Faced Shadow Insurance) are some factors I can’t help but love.  I love the shade ‘Skimp’ to apply to the corners of my eyes and my brow bone for a quick pick me up.  ‘Undone’ is a great addition to my bottom mascara for a quick and definitive dramatized enhancement to the shape of my eyes.  While the rest are perfect for an all- around natural but pigmented look.    

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks

Written By: Danyelle V

Is lipstick your biggest Vice?

Who else drooled as they watched Urban Decay launch their Vice lipstick line? Tell me I wasn't alone when I tasted the bitterness of jealousy as some of our favorite internet beauty gurus opened their PR boxes to 100 beautifully packaged lipsticks. 

The bullet style lipstick tube is a mixed metal, mirrored finish. One of my favorite room decor palettes includes mixed metals. The purplish gun metal pairs so well with the pale yellow gold. Both the lid and the lipstick have been stamped with a gorgeous UD. The base of each lipstick has a sticker whose color matches the lipstick in the tube. Which, as you all already know, is one of my favorite things!

Safe Word comes in the comfort matte finish. It is a nude brown with a bit of yellow to it. The comfort matte finish is aptly named. Safe Word feels like silk on your lips. While it doesn't leave you with the traditional total matte finish of a liquid lipstick, it saves you from feeling dehydrated all day.

This next shade is Phone Call. It is a Sheer finish which has more luminosity. With just one layer of Phone Call, you've added a glossy, warm pink tint to your lips. For more color, just layer on the lipstick until you have the opacity you desire. The shade build nicely without balling up on your lips. 

One layer of Phone Call

Two Layers of Phone Call

The shades of the Vice Collection are available in Matte, High Shine, Metallic, Satin, and a Shimer finish plus the two I showed you here. If you use liquid lipsticks and can't see yourself going back to bullet a style lipstick, I've got some news for you! Urban Decay is set to launch Vice Liquid Lipsticks very soon! End of January!

Available at Sephora; $17

Product Photo from Sephora.com

Photo taken with iPhone 7

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner

Throw some glitter, make it rain on ‘em is all I could think when I wore this liner. What is it about glitter?! Somehow it manages to make everything better. Your makeup, your mood, your credit score. Everything!

 

 

Urban Decay is one of those brands that knows what they’re doing? Their makeup performs beautifully, the packaging is fly, and you look and feel damn good when wearing their products. Whether your makeup tastes are clean and classic or gothic and all black everything, they got you. Urban Decay is one of the brands that we makeup and beauty lovers can depend on for a high quality product. They released the Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Liners in six shades. The base of the liners are clear and packed with tiny little glitters that will put the cherry on top of any makeup look. The applicator is a brush tip that is dense enough to hold the glitter and flexible enough to help create any look to bring out the makeup artist in all of us. The liner layers nicely without clumping or crumbling. There is minimal fallout which is a miracle because, well, glitter.

Ever since I got my hands on the Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Liner in the shade Junkshow, I have not put it down. I’ve worn it half the summer and has lasted all day. The majority of the glitters are a mid-tone warm pink with accents of blue, peach, and green. This shade is so pretty! The second I swatched the shade, I wanted to pair it with one of Urban Decay’s most well-known eyeshadows, Fireball. The duo-chrome eyeshadow is a peachy, reddish shade that reflects an iridescent purple. It is my favorite eyeshadow so if it were to ever be discontinued, I’d be in mourning. I also like to use it as a cheek highlighter when I’m feeling extra. I created a warm brown halo look with Fireball as the center shade. I then layered Junkshow right over where Fireball was and fell in love. Junkshow and Fireball are a match made by the beauty gods. It isn’t always true that paying more for a product means you will get better quality but it is true in this case. I’ve tried the NYX glitter liners which run for about $7. While they are a great product and are much more affordable, they don’t have the same longevity or buildability as the Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Liners from Urban Decay. The NYX glitter liners would crack and flake throughout the day if I layered the product for intensity. They do work really well on the inner corner, though. Whiel the Heavy Metal Eye Liners are on the expensive side, $20 to be exact, I think they are worth it! I need to get my hands on more shades!