Urban Decay Dust, Makeup Geek Homecoming, Stila Kitten |
Ever been perfectly aware of a cult beauty product and yet never tried it? That's how I was with NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk until recently - I spotted it in a NYX stand in a store, a lightbulb went on in my head (it spelled out brighter eyeshadow) and I bought it, expecting not very much despite having heard many, many times that it's creamy whiteness was the perfect way to brighten eyeshadows.
And indeed, it's bloody brilliant, I'm an idiot for not trying it earlier, etc etc. The pencil is surprisingly smooth and creamy for something which costs a tiny £5 - it's easy to blend, doesn't crease as long as it's applied on top of primer, and brightens the hell out of pale shadows. As you can see above, it doesn't work quite as well for deeper colours like Makeup Geek Homecoming, but for lighter shades like UD's Dust and Stila's iconic Kitten, it gives them a boost. If you like that ultra bright neutral eye look, a dab of Milk blended in the centre of the lid before applying your sparkly pale shadow will add dimension and brighten the shadow.
Glorious. Why didn't I try this before? I forsee many bright-eyed looks in my future.
Disclosure: Bought by me.
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