Annabelle Cosmetics SmudgePaint

 Last week while wandering the cosmetics department of Walmart, I had come across a new product by Annabelle Cosmetics SmudgePaint. A product that is 'creamy shadow + eyeliner'. Since I was on search for new eyeliner I decided to purchase it and give it a try.

Details:
3 parts to this eyeliner brush, cap, eyeliner pot
Different Shades: Tar (black), Muddy (brown), Sludge (light brown), Skyline (Blue Midnight), Plummed (purple)
Price: may vary. $9.56 CND (at Walmart)

Product Goal:
- water resistant + long lasting formula
- crease-resistant finish
- highly pigmented colour
- glides on smoothly


My Initial Tests & Thoughts
This is based on me opening and testing for the first time
- Highly Pigmented! I purchased this in Tar, I have never owned such a rich black before. Don't dip too much (trust me) a little goes a long way.
- Glided on smoothly, like spreading 'butter' on toast.
- Neat idea having an "all in one" brush within the cap + eyeliner pot. This illmeintates having to carry another brush in my makeup bag
- Not sure if I personally like the "round" brush tip. I like having a thin line for eyeliner, but it will take a little practice.

Annabelle SmudgePaint

Annabelle SmudgePaint in Tar

Rub/Smudge Test

Water Test

Review: Annabelle Studio Mono Eyeshadow

Website: http://www.annabellecosmetics.com/getdoc/61fd220a-b75d-436f-85f2-95213739ac9b/Custom-Quad-Single-Eyeshadow.aspx

Mix and match 20 eyeshadow shades ranging from go-anywhere neutrals to catwalk-crazy brights to create your own CUSTOM QUAD compact! No waste on unwanted shades: customize your perfect combo with only the colours you love and keep them in our refillable magnetic compact.

Our ultra-fine and strongly pigmented eyeshadows apply evenly, blend easily and are long-lasting. Textures and finishes range from velvety mattes to luminous metallics.

Be sure to check out the limited-edition trend shades to update your look.

Shades Available: Bronzed Idol, Buff Naked, Divine Diva, Ebony, Funburst, Gold Digger, Indigo Glow, Ka-Ching, Laguna Surf, Martian, Metallic Meltdown, Misted Up, Purple Reine, Smoked, Snowflake, Soar, So Foxy, Sugar Dust, Vanilla Chilla, Whipped


NOTE The following shadows are apart of their Limited Edition Spring 2009 Custom Quads TREND shades:

Whipped, Laguna Surf, Funburst, Martian, Misted Up, Smoked, Soar, Purple Reine

Note: Shoppers Drug Mart currently has a sale - when you purchase 4 Mono Eyeshadows you receive a custom compact quad for free (PLUS 1500 Optimum Points if you're a member).


My Review:

Pros:
- Current sale of 4 shadows get a compact free ;)
- Variety of shadow colours
- Pigmented!!!! (Annabelle has NEVER disappointed me)
- Each shadow is $4.99
- Compact alone is $5.49
- Compact design stands out & is magnetized inside so you don't need to add magnets to the eyeshadow pans :)

Cons:
- If you're outside Canada you don't have access to Annabelle
- Some shades are Limited Edition
- Eyeshadow pans don't have magnets behind them... HOWEVER the compact is magnetized
- 2 shadows from their Studio Mono line is ALSO in their current line (Ebony & Snowflake)


I have the following shades:

Top Row L-R:
Whipped - Eggshell/cream, Matte
Reminds me of ELF Custom Shadow in Ivory

Vanilla Chilla - Beige, Matte
Reminds me of Annabelle's current shadow GLEAM, except a tad lighter and no shimmer & a DUPE for NYX Single/Trio[Nude/Taupe/DarkBrown] shade in Nude !!!!:)

Buff Naked - Beige-Light Peach, Matte

Gold Digger - Golden-Yellow Colour, Metallic/Shimmer
a tad more Dark Orange than ELF Golden Glow


Bottome Row L-R:
Metallic Meltdown - Golden-Orange/Brown, shimmer
Similar to JANE EyeZing Hazelnut

Bronze Idol - Chestnut Brown, Shimmer

Divine Diva - Shimmer
Reminds me of Annabelle current shadow SUEDINE, but more PURPLE tones

So Foxy - Dark Brown, Matte
A tad lighter than Annabelle's current shadow in BROWN FROST

MAKEUP ALERT: Upcoming Annabelle Products!

GAH! Excitment is running through me....! Can't wait to find these in stores. This was sent to me via. Annabelle Newsletter.

For those who have access to ANNABELLE PRODUCTS I highly recommend it :)

MakeUp Review: Annabelle VolumeLash.com Review

Product: Annabelle VolumeLash.com Mascara (Black)
Website: http://www.volumelash.com/

I received Annabelle's new VolumeLash.com Mascara during a free promotional campaign. Annabelle's VolumeLash.com claims to provide up 5x more volume, and has an innovative brush that has both bristled brush and comb.

Availability: In Canada in any department and pharmacies stores

The packaging is very sleek and light weight, compared to other mascaras I've used this one isn't bulky, oddly shaped or heavy (due to packaging). From what I found I loved the idea of a 2-in-1 brush. When I removed the wand from the tube, I noticed a bit of excise mascara left on the tip of the wand. But this didn't bother me as much as I found wiping the bit onto the rim before applying helps remove it. At first I was pretty hesitant on how to use this mascara correctly. However, after watching their advertisement I figured it out.

Photo: Natural Lashes, Not Curled/No Mascara

My lashes a short, pin-straight and thin. For a mascara to claim it can add up to 5x more volume would have to wow me.

cherzmaster tip: I found that once you've curled your lashes, apply one coat of this mascara and let it dry. Once dry then reapply. I found that gave a suitable volume I wanted to achieve without making it harder to comb out.

Photo: Curled Lashes with Mascara (applied once)

Results: I found this mascara had held the lash of my curl all day long, without weighing it down. I didn't have to recurl my eyelashes after I applied my mascara. I noticed no flaking on my cheek either.

The only down side I found of this product was the excess mascara on the tip when removing the wand from the tube. But that was solved by wiping the tip on the rim of the tube.


Product Rating: 4/5
Would Purchase Again: Yes