Re-Discovered Product That I Never Even Used

I was cleaning out my makeup case and I discovered an eyeshadow that I bought a while ago and never even used. It's the NYX Ultra Pearl Mania loose eyeshadow in Charcoal Pearl. It's absolutely gorgeous and I can't believe I haven't used this yet!

I was trying to figure out what eye look I wanted to do because I was wearing a purple top and I was going to work so I couldn't do anything too crazy or bright and I'm tired of just a neutral look. Well, problem solved because this shadow just popped out of nowhere. I decided to use it as a liner so I wet a MAC 224 angled brush with Fix+ and dipped it in the shadow. It looks amazing! It comes off totally different than what it looks like in the bottle. It definitely looks charcoal but it has blue metallic sheen to it as well. The sheen looks great against blue eyes. I felt like I received a prize when I found it!

I think this shadow will look great layered over a black or grey eye pencil, even a dark brown eye pencil. Yeah, I'm gonna try the dark brown pencil next time I wear it.

I also like that it's not as intense as a black liner so it's great for summer but it will also be great for fall and winter too because you can make it darker and more intense. I plan on using this color A LOT.

Haul

So I did a little shopping.  I bought some stuff that I had been thinking about buying for a while and some new stuff I saw at the store and liked.  Here's what I got:

Revlon ColorStay makeup.  Everyone says this stuff is great.  I've worn it twice now and I agree!  It lasts all day long.

L'oreal Hip Color Chrome Eyeliner in Violet Volt.  This eyeliner is so pigmented and so creamy.  It glides on.  I've only tried it once so I'm not really sure of the staying power as of yet but the color is beautiful.

Maybelline Colorsensational lipstick in Plaza Pink.  I don't usually wear lipstick but when I saw the ad for this new lipstick line I wanted to try it.  So far so good.  I have only worn it once so I can't give an honest answer on it's staying power.  The color is neutral and the texture is creamy and doesn't dry out my lips.

Maybelline eye shadow quad in Seashore Frosts.  I have been eyeing this little palette for quite some time.  I finally decided to get it when I saw a tutorial using two of the colors and I loved it.

Covergirl eye shadow trio in Shimmering Sands.  A lot of people say this is a great trio to have.  I looked at it and thought "Eh.  Nothing special."  I saw some tutorials using it and finally decided to get it since it was pretty cheap.  Normally I don't buy Covergirl eye shadows because I find they aren't very pigmented.  This trio is o.k.  I've used it a couple times and it's o.k. for a light neutral look.

L.A. Splash eye shadows in Nude Diamond and Premium.  I have never seen this brand before so I was excited to try something new.  I also liked the shimmery look of these eye shadows.  Unfortunately, it's not shimmery, it's super sparkly.  They are still really pretty, I just can't wear them for a daytime look.  They are perfect for the club though.