Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner. Reviews & Swatches

For some reason I never liked the way it looked when I put liner on my lower lash line because I thought it made me look like I was an Egyptian at a costume party. Ive always admired how it looked on other women so I figure Id give it a shot. Since I have oily skin, I wanted something that would stay on. I know that MAC has some great performing liners but I wasn't willing to spend that much. Ironically, I found these Urban Decay liners that came in a set that cost much more than one of those MAC liners and bought it thinking I was getting more for the money. Turns out, I only use one color (zero). Typical me. This set came with a white one which loved but somehow I lost it :( I forgot how much these were but I know the whole set was like $20-$25 because I ordered it from All Wholesale Cosmetics. You can also get it from Urban Decay's website. Here's the info:

Shades (they are all swatched in this order):
Zero - zealous black
Stash - dark green/gold
Bourbon - brown w/ teeny gold glitter
1999 - plum w/ teeny gold glitter

Here's what it boasts:
The best Eye Pencil ever, ever, ever! Never before has a pencil this creamy and brilliant been waterproof, too. Velvety-soft, this never-before-seen formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge. Line eyes with a hint of color or go for the full artistic, multi-hued effect with the wide selection of lush tropical hues, deep metallics and unusually vibrant neutrals. Incredible with Urban Decay Eye shadows!

Created with 50% moisturizing ingredients suspended in a sophisticated waterproof formula, 24/7 Eye Pencils offer long-lasting color and a dreamy, creamy feel when applied. With Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E and Cottonseed Oil.

Tips: 24/7 Eye Pencils are ideal for lining inner lids because the waterproof formula stays put. Just apply, try not to blink for a sec, and you’ve got immovable liner.

Here's what I think:
This is a pretty good liner but it's not completely waterproof for the lower lash line. It will fade in a couple hours. It will not smudge like some regular cheap drugstore liner though. The color payoff is great and the consistency is very creamy. All in all I would definitely purchase this again. Plus, this brand is CRUELTY FREE!!! :)

names, in order: Zero, Stash, Bourbon, 1999

with flash

w/o flash

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Urban Decay De Slick Setting Spray

I would choose dry skin over oily/combo skin any day but unfortunately I have the latter. Its so hard to find makeup and skin products that combat oiliness. This product however, is THE BEST in my arsenal. Any girl who has oily skin knows that there will never be a miracle product that keeps the oil away for more than 6 hours at most but this comes pretty darn close. My foundation stays on and I don't get nearly as shiny as I would after a couple hours out. This stuff really lasts.

Directions: I spray it twice over my face focusing on my T-zone before I put foundation and twice more after. I make sure its at least 5-8 inches away

PROS:
- No over-powering scent
- Keeps shine at bay
- Incredibly long lasting
- This really lives up to its promises
- Animal Cruelty Free!!!
- Temperature controlled

CONS:
- The only con is that it is pricey at $29.00 but worth every penny!

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