MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Plexi-Gloss in 101, 209, 304 & 403 #MyPlexiLips

High shine and vivid colour. Now that the warmer weather is back, glossy lips are in and the new MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Plexi-Glosses ($23, exclusively at Sephora) are the perfect product to help you achieve the glossy lip look. Available in 35 shades in cream and pearl finishes, MAKE UP FOR EVER says their Plexi-Gloss is non-sticky and provides up to 5 hours of colour impact.

Yes, yes, yes. The MUFE Artist Plexi-Glosses are very vivid in colour, at least the ones that I received for review (101, 2019, 304, 403). Since the 35 colour range is quite wide, I suspect the transparent and some of the light pearly colours might be a bit more sheer. Within the new line, there's also some interesting colours like 501 Purple, 502P Beetle, and 503 Black. 

The MUFE Artist Plexi-gloss features a different kind of doe foot applicator. It has a slit on one of the sides and this flexibility allows the applicator to pick up enough product for one layer and contour the shape of the lip with more precision than your typical gloss applicator.

In general, I feel like the tip is cool in theory but hard to work with in practice. The soft doe foot makes the gloss apply a bit patchy (especially the nude) on the first coat but I can easily smooth out the patchiness with a finger.

As for the formulation, it is stick but it's not. The flappy tip makes the gloss a bit finicky to apply but upon rubbing the lips together there's not a lot of stickiness. It's a bit of a thick gloss but feels moisturizing rather than weighty. And with ALL glosses, your hair will most definitely stick to your mouth on a windy day. 

You can wear the gloss on its own, as it takes an impressive 2 coats for full pigmentation of the colours shown below. You could also wear the glosses over a liner or lipstick. On its own, it lasts 3 hours on my lips. 

101 - Nude Beige 

209 - Fuchsia Pink

304 - Orange Red

403 - Red

Overall, if you want glossy lips then the MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Plexi-Gloss is a definite must-have for a bold vinyl lip look. The applicator is a bit different from your usual gloss and takes some time to get used to but if you can deal with it, I suggest you check these out! 

Are you a gloss girl? 

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WIN IT: All 10 of the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizers ($430 VALUE)

Launched just last month, the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizers ($42 each) are the new and improved versions of the MUFE HD Primers. Similar to the HD primer line, the MUFE Step 1 Skin Equalizers are available in various shades to tackle various discolouration. More specifically there are 10 variations in the Step 1 Skin Equalizer line - 5 for texture and 5 for tone.

TEXTURE - mattifying, smoothing, hydrating, nourishing, redness correcting

TONE - pink, blue, yellow, peach, caramel 

TO APPLY: redness/radiance before mattifying/smoothing OR redness/radiance after hydrating/nourishing

While I have yet to post a review of these products, I've been pretty happy with the yellow-tinted one I'm trying thus far. 

Make Up For Ever has kindly offered to send one lucky reader ALL 10 of the Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizers. All you have to do is enter via the Rafflecopter below. This is open to residents of Canada, age 18+ (or with parental consent). Giveaway closes Wednesday, April 22, 2015. 

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GOOD LUCK! 

Giveaway prize provided by Make Up For Ever Canada. I received all 10 of the Step 1 Skin Equalizers for editorial purposes. 

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Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #54 Pearly Golden Pink

Make Up For Ever recently launched two new shades of their Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick. I received the Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense #54 Pearly Golden Pink at the Spring 2015 Preview. There's also #53 which is a Pearly Pink Copper. 

If you're not already familiar with the Rouge Artist Intense line, they contain 50% more pigment than your traditional lipstick formula. More pigment = high coverage and more colour payoff. Indeed the pink is pigmented. It glides on nicely, is fairly moisturizing, and lasts 4-5 hours on my lips. #54 Pearly Golden Pink is pretty colour but there's one thing I just can't shake. 

There's golden glitter/shimmer. 

It's not overly chunky or visible on the lips but I can feel it. Something about shimmer in lipsticks throws me off and I'm not a fan. Sadly enough, this is just one MUFE product that I don't really like. If you're into shimmers in your lipsticks then this could be more suitable for you. If you're like me, I'd suggest trying another shade or finish in the Intense line and the MUFE Rouge Artist Naturals are great. 

Do you like pearly/shimmer/glittery lipsticks? 

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Sculpting Duo #2 in Golden

Contouring, highlighting and sculpting seem to be all the rage in the makeup world. To keep up with the trends, Make Up For Ever has launched its own Pro Sculpting Duos ($45), two sets of contour and highlighting powders that are weightless, blendable, and formulated with the same talc-free, gel-powder formula as the Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows. 

My skin tone is the awkward space between light and medium, which means that the bronzing powder is a tad too orange but the golden highlight is perfection. The Pro Sculpting Duos are available in two shades #1 (Pink Beige) and #2 (Golden). I presume the contour in the Pink Beige Duo would be perfect for my current complexion, while the #2 contour will suit me better in the summer. 

Personally, the matte contour shade seems more like a bronzer because of the strong warm undertone.   The highlight is super gorgeous and all-out shimmery golden glow. Both shades blend beautifully on the face and they last on the face until the second you feel like taking them off. 

Furthermore, MUFE doesn't mention this but the contour and highlight shades can both be used as eyeshadows. In addition to being a sculpting duo, it also works flawlessly as an eyeshadow duo. 

CONTOUR- across the hairline, below the cheekbone, around the jawline, all over the eyelids as eye shadow // HIGHLIGHT - on the cupids bow, above the cheekbones and on the bridge of the nose, in the inner eye corner as eye shadow

Hopefully, in the photo above, you can pick up on the gorgeousness that is the golden highlight. All in all, the MUFE Pro Sculpting Duo #2 in Golden is a beautiful product. But what I need from Make Up For Ever is this - a Pro Sculpting Duo #3 with the light/cool undertone contour powder and the golden highlight. 

What do you think of the MUFE Pro Sculpting Duo? Would you go for pink beige or golden? 

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EVENT: MAKE UP FOR EVER Spring 2015 Preview

If you read fun size beauty on the regular, you know that I'm a huge fan of MAKE UP FOR EVER. There's something about their fantastically formulated products in a rainbow of colours that make me a very happy camper. Today, I stopped by the Deanery at the Cathedral Centre of St. James Church in downtown Toronto to check out their spring line. 

At first, I was kind of confused because I thought the event was being held at a church. I thought wrong. The event space was an attachment to the church itself. The room with high ceilings, hardwood flooring, white furnishing and huge windows had the PERFECT lighting #futuregoals #homedecorgoals. 

FOOD IS BEAUTIFUL. Anyways... 

The Make Up For Ever Spring 2015 Preview featured 4 exciting releases: 

(1) The new Pro Sculpting Duo in #1 Pink Beige and #2 Golden ($45) - an undetectable contour made with the same ingenious technology as the gel-texture Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows.

(2) The Step 1 Skin Equalizer ($42) - 10 primers, half for texture-correcting and half for tone-correcting that can be layered for a perfected skin look 

(3) The Smoky Stretch Mascara ($28) - a lengthening and defining mascara (not pictured)

(4) Two new shades of the Rouge Artist Intense Lipsticks ($23) in #54 Pearly Golden Pink and #53 Pearly Copper Pink - featuring high coverage and immediate payoff 

See a few sneak peak photos below!

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Duo in #1 and #2

Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Duo in #1 and #2

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Equalizers

 Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in 53 Pearly Pink Copper & 54 Pearly Golden Pink

Is anything from Make Up For Ever's Spring 2015 launches piquing your interest? What would you like to see reviewed first? 

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Make Up For Ever Ink Liner

Last month, Make Up For Ever released two new liners to offer the purest, deepest, richest blacks. One, the Make Up For Ever Graphic Liner ($29 CAD) - an all-in-one ultra-fine pen and two, a matte liquid felt tip liner - the Make Up For Ever Ink Liner ($27 CAD). 

If you know anything about me, I love eyeliner. Liquid, gel, pencil. And EYELINER MONDAY is back...temporarily!The Make Up For Ever Ink Liner has been a nice addition to my daily winged liner routine. The MUFE Ink Liner claims to have a flexible, ergonomically designed, calligraphy pen tip. The felt tip is precise and feels ergonomic in the hand. Flexible is not a word that I'd use to describe the tip. It's quite stiff compared to other eyeliners I've tried. 

Surprisingly, I enjoy the stiff tip (that sounds kinda dirty...). Instead of wildly flopping around, the stiffer tip helps with precision and complements a slow and steady eyeliner hand. 

As for the product formulation, it's ultra-matte. I'm not a fan of glossy liners, so this is a brownie point in my books. The liner isn't entirely fast drying. It needs 20-30 seconds to set or else the horror of eyeliner on my hooded lid ensues. While MUFE doesn't claim that its Ink Liner is water-proof, it does say that it is transfer-proof. I would agree. Do a little crying and you'll get it on your face, but on my oily lids it doesn't transfer throughout the day. 

In a nutshell, the good is that it's precise, transfer-proof and matte black. The bad is that it's not water-proof and takes a little time to dry. I'm no stranger to eyeliner and I'd suggest that if you're a beginner that you go for the Graphic Liner instead due to the nature of the felt tip. It's easy to use but not the easiest. Overall, I like this liner. It's not my favourite eyeliner but it's my favourite fully matte black liner. 

Have you come across a great matte black liner? Leave your suggestions down below! :) 

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GET THE LOOK: Make Up For Ever x Fifty Shades Of Grey // Valentine's Day 2015

A couple days ago, I reviewed the Make Up For Ever for Fifty Shades of Grey Give In To Me Set ($90 CAD). The included booklet included in the set features three looks created by Head of Makeup for the movie, Victoria Down, capturing Anastasia Steele's (the main character) transformation from an innocent college girl to a sultry, passionate woman. 

I thought it would be fun to make an attempt at the three looks. 

The Natural Look

Victoria Down's movie makeup secret: "...it was very important to start her as a very young, fresh-faced, uncomplicated girl. Her makeup was clean, her skin was bright and glowing..." 

How to get the look: I-514 (iridescent ivory) all over the lid, S-556 (grey taupe) at the base of the upper lash line, Smoky Extravagant Mascara over the lashes, and the Lab Shine D14 all over the lips. 

The Sultry Look

Victoria Down's movie makeup secret: "...I curled her lashes to open her eyes and then lightly applied black mascara brushed through so there were no clumps and no suggestion of heaviness."

How to get the look: ME-612 (metallic red brown) from the lash line to the crease and on the lower lashline, I-514 (iridescent ivory) on the brow bone and inner corner, Graphic Liner in the waterline, Smoky Extravagant Mascara on the lashes, and Rouge Artist Natural in N4 on the lips with Lab Shine D14 on top. 

The Empowered Look

Victoria Down's movie makeup secret: "As Ana gets involved with Christian Grey, she begins to dress the part...I gave her more maturity in her look. Her eyes became shaded a little deeper and stronger, her eyebrows were a little more groomed and shaped, and her lips became deeper-colored."

How to get the look: I-628 (iridescent reptile) from the lash line to the crease and on the lower lashline, S-556 (taupe grey) through the crease, I-514 (iridescent ivory) on the brow bone and inner corner, Graphic Liner on the bottom lash line, Smoky Extravagant Mascara on the lashes, and Rouge Artist Natural in N4 on the lips with Lab Shine D14 on top. 

My favourite is the Empowered look. It's kind of funny because I think that I look pretty "natural/innocent" in all of them. Perhaps it's because my face is more baby-like than that of actress Dakota Johnson. That aside, these looks, as well as the Give In To Me set are super simple to create and wearable for everyday. 

Which is your favourite of the three looks? 

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Make Up For Ever x Fifty Shades of Grey Give In To Me Set // Valentine's Day 2015

Sexy. Sultry. Romantic. Alluring. Sounds like my attraction for makeup. But it's actually a collaboration between Fifty Shades of Grey and Make Up For Ever. MUFE has partnered with Universal Pictures and Fifty Shades of Grey to bring limited edition sets to help fans of the acclaimed novel recreate beauty looks from the movie. One of the limited edition sets is the Make Up For Ever Give in To Me - Alluring Color for Eyes and Lips ($90 CAD) - 5 pretty Make Up For Ever products inspired by Ana, the main character in the movie, to encapture here transformation from an innocent college student to a passionate woman. 

The set is available now at Sephora for a limited time only and the Fifty Shades of Grey movie will be released Valentine's Day 2015 (February 13). 

In the set: 4 Artist Shadow Palette (I-514, ME-612, S-556, I-628), Graphic Liner, Travel Smoky Extravagant Mascara, Rouge Artist Natural N4, Lab Shine D14, Exclusive Keepsake Box 

The keepsake box is a textured patent leather with light pink finishings. Atop the pink is embossed silver text - quotes from the Fifty Shades of Grey novel. I'm not sure how I feel about the quotes. It's great for a Fifty Shades fan, but the box would look more refined without the quotes. 

Open the box, and there's a large mirror. To the left, a large storage space and to the right, a *secret* covered compartment. The key/knob doesn't serve any purpose other than embellishment. 

The set also comes with a pamphlet outlining the secrets of Fifty Shades of Grey Head of Makeup Department, Victoria Down. Step-by-step, it describes three looks - Ana's Natural, Sultry, and Empowered looks. *A post with the 3 looks is coming up soon!*

// Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow Quad ($96) in: 

• I-514 (pink ivory iridescent)
• ME-612 (silver brown metallic) 
• S-556 (taupe grey satin) 
• I-628 (reptile iridescent) 

I love the MUFE Artist Shadows. There are 210 shades available and I'm happy that Make Up For Ever took the liberty of cutting it down to 4 wearable yet unique neutrals, all of which I would wear. 

// Make Up For Ever Graphic Liner ($29)

The recently launched MUFE Graphic Liner is a stunner. The tip is ultra-fine and the colour is ultra-black. It may be overly long-wearing for some, as I had the hardest time removing a swatch off my hand. I tried the MUFE Sens'Eyes Waterproof Make Up Remover, Annabelle Makeup Remover Lotion and the Biotherm Cleansing Oil...and there's still a soft black line on the back of my hand. 

// Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara Travel Size ($14)

Previously reviewed, the Smoky Extravagant Mascara is pretty great on the counts of volume, length and curl. The cone-shaped brush is both interesting and useful for catching the baby lashes at the corners of my eyes. My only issue with this mascara is that it smudges on me. This is easily fixed with a coat of another smudge-proof mascara over the top but a little of a hassle. 

// Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N4 (pink beige) ($23)

I've tried the MUFE Rouge Artist Natural in N9 and am just as much as happy with N4. The lipsticks are soft and creamy, sheer and with a shiny finish, and comfortable to wear on the lips. 

// Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Diamond Collection D14 (shimmering Indian pink) ($22)

Looks natural on the lips. It's a sheer pink with a silver shimmer running through. There's a really satisfying fruity aroma. For the first couple hours, the lip gloss is comfortable but after the shine wears away all that's left is glitter... and unfortunately, it ain't pretty. 

 Make Up For Ever Graphic Liner, Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows in I-514, ME-612, S-556, I-628, Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N4, Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Diamond in D14

Overall, this set is a winner and at a $204 value you can't go wrong. The quality of some of my Make Up For Ever favourites in hand-selected shades that can be worn in a natural look and built up to something more sultry. For any Fifty Shades fanatic or your partner or any woman in your life that you love, this set would make the perfect Valentine's Day gift. 

That being said, I have NOT read the Fifty Shades of Grey novel. However, this Make Up For Ever set is kind of turning me on. I'll probably give in and watch the movie. Stay tuned for Victoria Down's Natural, Sultry & Empowered looks on the blog next! 

Have you read Fifty Shades of Grey? What do you think of this set? 

PS: If you're not into eye makeup, there's also some stunning lip and blush trios!! Check out the Sephora website for more deets. 

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Make Up For Ever Sens'eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleaner

Seldom do I review makeup removers (because I'm addicted to a combination of Shu Cleansing Oil + Bioderma), but I feel like the Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleaner ($11 for 1.01oz) deserves some recognition. The MUFE Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleaner is a gel-based, fragrance-free eye makeup remover. The product comes in a handy pump bottle and when dispensed, it looks like a milky, blue lotion. 

Make Up For Ever Artist Liner in M-80, Annabelle BIG SHOW Waterproof Mascara, Shu Uemura Drawing Pencil, Lancome Liquid Liner, Make Up For Ever Aqua Matic 

To exhibit the performance of this makeup remover, I swatched a five long-wearing makeup products onto my arm, dispensed one pump of the Sens'eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleaner onto a cotton pad and swiped back and forth across my arms three times. The result? Very effective. Apart from the Make Up For Ever Artist Liner (far left), the Sens'eyes was successful in removing all traces of makeup. With a few more swipes the Artist Liner also disappeared. 

Unfortunately, this makeup remover stings my eyes. It truly is a crying shame. So much for being a "sensitive" eye cleaner. I guess I just have extremely sensitive eyes. So what do you do with a bottle of makeup remover that stings your eyes? First thing's first, don't use it on your eyes. Despite the stinging, the Sens'eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleaner is actually really, really good at removing makeup. Instead of on the eyes, the Sens'eyes has been my go-to makeup remover for when I'm doing swatch-a-thons. The Sens'eyes wipes away all traces of makeup from my arm and dries down in an instant, preparing my arm for another round of serious swatching. 

The Make Up For Ever Sens'eyes is loved by many and seems to have quite a large amount of clout in the online beauty community as seen from reviews on Sephora.com and Makeupalley. Perhaps if your eyes aren't quite as sensitive as mine, the Make Up For Ever Sens'eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleaner will be perfect for all your makeup-removal needs. 

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Make Up For Ever Artist Liner in M-80

Eyeliner, eyeliner, eyeliner. There's nothing quite like a beautiful eyeliner.Today on the testing block is the MUFE Artist Liner in M-80. The Make Up For Ever Artist Liners ($23 each) come in an impressive range of 15 shades with varying finishes of either Matte, Metallic, Iridescent, Diamond or Satin. M-80 is a matte dark plum. It's the perfect shade for injecting a hint of subtle colour into eye looks. 

Available Shades: M-10 (matte black), D-12 (diamond black), S-14 (satin anthracite grey), I-16 (iridescent taupe grey), S-20 (satin navy blue), I-22 (iridescent turquoise), M-24 (matte majorelle blue), I-30 (iridescent khaki), I-23 (iridescent pop green), I-34 (iridescent tree green), M-50 (matte bright brown), M-60 (matte dark brown), ME-70 (metallic bronze), M-80 (matte plum), I-90 (iridescent purple)

The packaging is a bit of a downer. It's not very different from the Stila Smudgestick Eyeliners. The pencil is twist-up (good), but it doesn't retract (bad) and there's no detachable sharpener like the MUFE Aqua Matic Shadow Pencils or self-sharpening mechanism like the Smashbox Always Sharp and the Annabelle Stay Sharp Liners. 

Luckily, the formula of the Artist Liner itself makes up for the poorly thought-out packaging. The slightest bit of pressure on the skin yields one-swipe colour intensity. The liner is creamy and easily smudge-able for a smoky, sultry look and locks into place given less than a minute to set - for use as a shadow base or definer. While Make Up For Ever doesn't make any claim for the wear-time of this eyeliner, there's something about the combination of oils and waxes in the product that make for extra-long wear of 12+ hours. 

Make Up For Ever has been killing it with their most recent launches. This pencil eyeliner is stellar! For a long-wearing eye look (say, 16 hours), pair the Artist Liner in M-80 with the Aqua Matic in ME-50 and some Artist Shadows. 

Have you tried the Make Up For Ever Artist Liners? 

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P.S. I've been a little obsessed with eyeliner (especially pencils) lately and I've got lots to review. I think I'll be making every Monday "EYELINER MONDAY" for the next little while - an eyeliner review every week! :) 

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Shadow Review (M-548, I-514, D-562) + Event #InnerArtist

There is not a doubt in my mind that MAKE UP FOR EVER makes high quality eyeshadows and makeup products. I was a little confused when I learned that MUFE decided to re-formulate. Their shadows were already great. However, MAKE UP FOR EVER Creative and Artistic Director Dany Sanz has been working on the new Artist Shadow formula for the past three years. At a MAKE UP FOR EVER event, I received three shadows to play around with and let me tell you... they don't disappoint. 

The MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Shadow line contains a whopping 210 shades (apparently, that's the largest selection of eyeshadow shades available on the beauty market). There are 5 unique finishes - Matte, Satin, Metal, Iridescent, and Diamond (the old range had 4 finishes and did not include the "Metal" finish). The Artist Shadows are also categorized and numbered by a colour wheel - 100 Blacks/Whites, 200 Blues, 300 Greens, 400 Yellows, 500/600 Browns, 700 Oranges, and 800 Pinks. 

Similar to other high end shadows, the Artist Shadows are not cheap but in the end you definitely get what you pay for. The Artist Shadows are available for purchase individually ($25), in a duo ($39) or in a trio ($50) at Sephora.ca and at MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutiques as of September 2014.

At the #InnerArtist event located at the Hotel Le Germain in Toronto, invitees were prompted to use the same process that Creative and Artistic Director Dany Sanz uses to inspire a look by creating mood boards. The mood boards were to help us to guide in selecting 3 of the 210 shadows to take home. 

 

The whole "mood board" experience was a bit nostalgic. I kind of felt like a kid in grade school all over again - glue and bits of fabric everywhere. My mood board was a combination of jewel tones (amethyst), greys, browns, and gold tones. 

I had a ridiculously difficult time trying to pick 3 of 210 shades. I'm the most indecisive person on earth. Eventually, I reverted back to what I know I'll use. Like your average basic b*tch (aka neutrals girl), I chose three very wearable golden/taupe/brown tones for my palette, all in the 500 Browns range - M-584, I-514, and D-562. 

Similar to other recently released MAKE UP FOR EVER products (blush, HD pressed powder), the Artist Shadows and palettes are conveniently magnetized and easily depottable if you wish to transfer your shadows into a Z-palette or otherwise. 

M-584 (Matte) - a purple-taupe-brown 

I-514 (Iridescent) -  a cool brown with gold shimmer

D-562 (Diamond) - a pale gold

... and yes, the swatches below are a single swipe without primer.

Both when swatched and on the eyelid, these shadows deliver. They're buttery smooth, the texture almost creamy or gel-like. The glide onto the lid like nobody's business and they're ridiculously pigmented. You just need to tap your brush onto the pan to get enough for one use. Despite high shimmer, shine, and pigmentation unlike other brands, there is virtually no fallout for the MUFE Artist Shadows (I'm looking at you Urban Decay!). On the staying power front, these shadows are relatively normal at 6-7 hours. Like any other powder shadow product, if you use a primer and setting spray then you'll get a bit more longevity. 

According to MAKE UP FOR EVER, the high pigment is due to the fact that the product contains 88% concentrated pigment and uses pigment atomization, a new beauty technology formulation to deliver the high colour concentration. Furthermore, the gel texture is due to the use of water-bend technology (anyone watch Avatar: the Last Airbender?... LOL - it's basically just the use of more water in the production process). Beauty technologies and innovation make for awesome products and are pretty cool, eh? 

Overall, an awesome new eyeshadow product that packs a punch. Plus, there's a HUGE colour selection. There's no way there isn't at least 5 shades for every makeup lover out there. Whether your a makeup artist or just a makeup lover, definitely check these shadows out! 

Have you tried the MUFE Artist Shadows? Which 3 colours would you choose? 

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Matic in ME-50 Metallic Golden Taupe

Love at first swipe. The MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Matic in ME-50 is the perfect neutral, gold taupe. It's not too warm or too cool and the new Aqua Matic formula is budge-proof, smudge-proof and most of all, fool-proof. 

The MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Matics ($25 CAD) come in 10 shades: Diamond Black D-10, Satiny Warm Brown S-60, Diamond Golden Grey D-12, Iridescent Pop Purple I-90, Iridescent Electric Blue I-22, Iridescent Turquoise I-20, Iridescent Lime Green I-30, Metallic Golden Taupe ME-50, Metallic Pinky Beige ME-54, and Satiny Flesh Coloured Pink S-52.

The Aqua Matics come in all satin, iridescent, diamond, and metallic finishes. Compared to the MUFE Aqua Shadows, these packaged in a handy, convenient twist-up plastic casing. Even better, there's a little sharpener on the end if you ever feel the need to create sharper edges for your eye shadow.

CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil in Ginger Flame vs. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Matic in ME-50 

The best colour comparison I could find in my collection was the CoverGirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil in Ginger Flame (bottom). ME-50 Metallic Golden Taupe (top) leans slightly warmer with more iridescence and shimmer, while Ginger Flame is more of a flat out taupe. In terms of texture, the CoverGirl is actually slightly smoother, but I feel like there's a tradeoff when it comes to longevity and ultra-creamy textures. 

To put the Aqua Matic to the test against the CoverGirl Flamed Out Pencil, I swatched them on my arm and left them for two days. The CoverGirl Flamed Out Pencil lasted less than half the day, while the Aqua Matic didn't come off until I decided I looked a bit odd with golden-brown marks on my arm and scrubbed it off in the shower. 

The only caveat with these extremely long-wearing pencils is that they require an oil-based eye makeup remover. I'd suggest the MAKE UP FOR EVER SENS'EYES, a waterproof sensitive eye cleanser that's fragrance free and removes the Aqua Matic like a dream. 

The MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Matics set extremely quickly (less than 20 seconds). They're best applied one eye at a time so that you can quickly blend the hard edges. They can be worn by themselves or underneath other shadows. Even on my oily eyelids, the wear time is pretty flawless - all day long, 12 hours+. Moreover, if you wear another shadow on top that lasts too! 

I've tested out the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Matic in ME-50 for over a month and I'm happy to say that I've been wearing it almost every day. It's the perfect golden brown base that works well for either a quick eye makeup look or a long-wearing, budge-proof base. 

In real life, I'm a neutrals girl, so ME-50 is perfection for the daily face. Rest assured, if I could have and wear all the makeup that I ever wanted, I'd definitely go for the Iridescent Lime Green. 

What's your favourite stick eyeshadow? Have you tried the Aqua Matics? 

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