Available at many drugstores, Revlon Cream Liners have fantastic payoff for a non-pro product.  They come in four shades: black, blue, purple and brown and last all day. 

They are not waterproof (so not wedding safe), but they will not smudge or smear on you for everday use.  These can also be used as eyeshadow bases and will hold the shadow color on your lid all.day.long.

These were on a 90% discount and I understand they will no longer be produced.  Revlon has a history of discontinuing their best products coughSkinLightscough so I can't say that I'm too surprised.  Go to CVS and pick up every color right now.  I haven't seen these at any other drugstore - if they are other locations for these, please let me know!

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BUY THIS NOW!  I could stop writing right now and it'd be enough. 

These eyeshadows are currently on sale at Sephora and I purchased it just as a filler.  I have a weird, sick problem that I can't just order hair or skincare - whenever I buy Sephora I have to have something with color added and I just threw this in my basket and submitted my order.

When it arrived I was immediately stunned by the container - love it - beautiful!  Once you open the screw top tin, there is a huge amount of eyeshadow.  I opted for Telegraph, which is a more taupish version of Urban Decay's Heist (the eyeshadow pictured is Interlude).  Be warned, the pictures on Sephora are misleading, I had no idea that I'd ordered a matte  - good thing I like the color.  The texture is divine and the pigmentation is true.   One more thing, don't wait on these.  They are being discontinued and already eight shades are sold out.  Normally retailing at $16.50, they are now available at $8.25 - Happy Shopping!

Posted by theworldsdresser at 3:27 PM EST

Updated: Friday, 27 March 2009 4:17 PM EDT

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Besame is one of those old school makeup companies that produces a solid product year after year.  A bit expensive, Besame eyeshadows normally run $20-22 but are well worth the price.  The eyeshadows are very highly pigmented, so one light dip of your brush is all you need to provide a full eye of color.  There's no need to pile it on and you really don't need a base to get the full effect.

Alluring Brown, in particular, is a color that has worked for every skin tone I've tried it on.  It's a sparkling sepia that brings color to the eyes but is also very natural.  The shimmer in this product is an industry oddity - it rests on the lid without seeping into any fine lines on the lids.

A final note, the compact you see is actually the standard Besame pillbox used for their eyeshadows and blushes.  When the product is finally used it (nearly impossible because a little goes a loooong way) you simply pop out the pan and you're left with a beautiful gold and red Art Deco/1920s style box to carry pills or breath refreshers in!

Besame products can be found in certain California boutiques and online at www.besamecosmetics.com

Posted by theworldsdresser at 7:40 AM EDT

Updated: Friday, 27 March 2009 4:16 PM EDT

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NARS Bengali is one of the best matte dark browns I've found after searching for ages and ages across many different brands. Before you go out and buy it, be forewarned that this is not a pretty brown, it is not a brown that can easily stand alone, it is not a showy brown neither is it a sparkly nor a flashy brown. Now that I’ve thoroughly talked you out of it, let me reel you back in. For those with darker skin tones, Bengali is a wonderful everyday crease color, complementing pretty much anything that you put on the lid. Another option, put an over-the-top color on the inner and middle lid and follow up with Bengali on the outer 3rd of the lid – it tones down the first color while still allowing for a little fun on your eye. For those with lighter skin tones, this is a wonderful alternative to using black for a smokey eye, which can be a little harsh for the day time.

For most anyone with dark hair, Bengali also doubles as a great brow filler. In regards to the quality, Bengali, like most of the NARS line is crease resistant and long wearing. Bengali is very highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way. You’ll want to lightly dip your brush into this or even use your fingers (horrors!) for a light application. NARS single eyeshadows retail for $22 at Sephora. If you have a Beauty and Main near you, be sure to check there first – they are discontinuing the line and currently have all NARS products at buy 1 get 1 free pricing! 

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Updated: Monday, 16 March 2009 12:56 AM EDT

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As a rule, I tend to avoid Urban Decay's eyeshadows - I usually find each and every one a glittery mess. Recently, they've come out with Matte eyeshadows which I've been very pleased with. Heist is the best one of them all - I'll break it down by formula and color:

Formula: this has the texture of a matte Stila without the chalkly feeling that you can sometimes get. Also, they're not powdery, just pure, smooth color. Color: Heist is the best color Urban Decay has come up with. Yep - there I've said it. IT IS. I need you to trust me on this one. It's a deep brown, dusty-purple and can be paired with pretty much anything to create a simple smokey eye. The color can be worn day or night and can be applied wet to make the perfect liner. I have nothing bad to say about this product and I usually have nothing good to say about Urban Decay. Look, this is the first time I've truly loved an eyeshadow in years - YEARS. Thank you Urban Decay, thank you for being less lame and thank you for making a color that I can wear to work without looking like a 10 year old. You've done well boys.

Posted by theworldsdresser at 7:20 AM EDT

Updated: Monday, 16 March 2009 12:57 AM EDT

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