Written Reviews

It's difficult to find red eyeshadows, especially ones that are so highly pigmented, smooth and easy to apply. This particular shadow ticks all the boxes for me. Because it's so highly pigmented it's easy to achieve full opacity, and despite being matte it's also easy to blend. Another bonus is that Sugarpill eyeshadows are huge, so unless you use it very frequently it'll take a good while to use up.

This is SUCH a beautiful colour! It's easy to apply so it goes on really opaquely without much effort, and stays bold without fading over time. It's versatile, as it can be used to create a blue smokey eye, and can also be used in various ways in combination with other shades (i.e. to deepen the crease, on the undereye) depending on the look. I've seen other brands attempt similar shades, but nothing comes close to this, as the glitter does not feel rough or uncomfortable, but applies smoothly. I feel like the picture itself speaks 1000 words (just look at that colour!), but I thought I would reinforce it with my personal experience.

A really great staple shade that can be used to highlight the inner corners and brow bone, as well as on the lid. I personally LOVE this as a highlight, it really opens up the eyes. It's a great smooth texture so application could not be easier, and it's also buildable so you can wear it as a lid colour. You can apply it quite sheerly so you don't notice the gold/yellowness so much, or you can apply it more opaquely so it's more noticeable. I've used it in the past on the lid with Going Bananas and Chrome Yellow to create a gradient, and it looked so pretty! This shows how versatile the shade is, despite being primarily a hightlight shade.

A great shade that will suit a lot of different people. It's a really nice balance of gold and bronze so it can be paired with quite a wide range of other eyeshadows depending on the desired look. It's really nice for darker more dramatic looks, too. It's so pretty just to look at, and applies opaquely without having to work particularly hard. It's a really nice colour to have for people who aren't necessarily into wearing colour, but want something a bit more dramatic than neutrals. The only negative I can think of is that the texture is slightly rough when you run your finger over it because of the glitter/metallic aspect of it, but by no means does that make it uncomfortable to wear on the lids.

A highly pigmented and smooth eyeshadow that needs very little building for full opacity. There is absolutely no 'skipping' or pulling on the eyelid because it goes on so softly. As a shimmer it's very easy to blend out, and also looks really beautiful when used to deepen the crease. The colour is just so pretty, and versatile. It's dark enough to be used alone to create a green smokey eye, but is also great as part of a multi-eyeshadow look. It's an absolute staple for me.

I would love to give this lipstick a higher rating because the colour is so amazing! But unfortunately the formula doesn't allow for even or easy application because it's so dry it pulls on the lips. If you can find a similar colour of eyeliner to use as a lip liner then the application will look a lot nicer, and you'll be able to achieve a good shape. Again, the colour is really something unique to find in a lipstick, and I am so happy I bought it because of that, but it's quite a pricey lipstick, and having seen many other matte finish lipsticks done with a smooth and easy to apply texture I am really disappointed that isn't the case with this one. I highly recommend it for people who don't have limits when it comes to colour, and especially for themed or costume looks. The packaging is nice, a simple black rectangular plastic bullet with the brand name down the side, which fits nicely into a standard size lipstick organiser.

This is a really pretty, and quite unusual shade for a liquid eyeliner. It is a fleshtone shade (if you are fair skinned) with various shades of glitter through it. My favourite thing about it is probably the colour because it looks so stunning, and I imagine it would look lovely on darker skin tones because it would stand out well (it disappears a little on me). I recommend it to anyone who, like me, enjoys unusual and unique products. The packaging is nice and sleek, and the applicator tip is quite flexible, which allows some 'give' when you apply it. This means application is quite easy because it easily flows over the curve of the eyelid.

I really like this gloss as a more neutral shade because it has just enough colour to warm up the face, but not so much that you're limited in terms of what eye make up you can wear it with. These glosses on the whole are wonderful in texture because they are not remotely sticky, but actually feel really pleasant when you rub your lips together. The best description I can give is that it almost feels like your lips are laminated. The scent is also really nice because it's so minty and sweet, however I don't really notice the supposed lip-plumping it's meant to provide. The packaging itself is really nice too.

A very pretty light blue glitter that is great to use to liven up any eyeshadow look from very basic to more dramatic. They're extremely easy to use because it's not obvious when it's applied with a less practiced or steady hand. I really recommend it for someone wanting to add a bit of sparkle to their looks if their budget will allow it. However, it can take quite a bit of building to get a good amount of glitter, which is a shame considering the price. This is coming from someone who loves to go full-on with any look though, so if you prefer the option of a less glittery look, or the ability to build up the amount of glitter then this shouldn't be a problem at all for you.

This product is great when mixed with loose pigments/shadows and glitters to work as either an adhesive or to 'make' an eyeliner when used with a liner or angled brush. It does exactly what it's meant to, and the packaging is pretty cool because it has a sort of alchemy vibe to it. My only complaint is that it costs £12.50 (in the UK). You do get 2 small pots of it for that price, but when other brands (such as Stargazer with their glitter fix gel) do similar products so cheaply I feel like I can't justify that price. Especially considering that water can do some of the jobs the sealing gel does.

It's easy to see why OCC's lip tars get such rave reviews because they are a wonderful creation! Provided you use a lip brush (so important!) they apply perfectly - both smoothly, opaquely and evenly. They are great value because you get a lot of product and barely need to use any each time. Plus if you have more than one you can create further colours without spending any money. The colour range is fantastic! I think it's also wonderful that each one comes with a little lip brush so you don't have to worry about cleaning them between colours or accidentally mixing them. This particular shade is so pretty, and despite being purple it is (in my opinion) wearable. Another thing I love is the minty scent. It is just a nice bonus because I LOVE anything mint, and it also helps the mouth area smell fresh! I can honestly think of nothing negative to say.

I love the packaging, it's a really great size and shape to store, and there's something special about the 'double lid' with the bird on the inner lid. In terms of this particular shade I think it's quite unique, and really pretty. When I saw all the colour options I had to pick the one I hadn't seen other brands do. Application is pretty straightforward, I find the brush thinner than most I've used, but I didn't find that helped or hindered me so I was relatively indifferent towards that aspect. Generally speaking I'm satisfied as long as something like that doesn't make the task more difficult, which is the case here. The major downside was the almost immediate chipping! Even with base and top coat I experienced tip wear and corners missing from the moment it dried. Really quite disappointing for a more expensive brand!

I won't write too much since this was limited edition, but it's one of my favourite lipsticks ever. If I had known I would love it so much I would have bought several. It's a really smooth and comfortable consistency so it applies really nicely. It has a gorgeous gloss and subtle sparkle that makes it such a pretty neutral with something extra. Wears for a stupidly short time and mine did snap very easily, but the colour is just so wonderful I was generous with the rating!

I love this lipstick! Matte finishes are my absolute favourite, and the darker the better! Such a beautiful shade the honestly doesn't seem all that intimidating to wear out of the house. It's just the right amount of vampy without appearing too gothic, for those who aren't going for that look. Forever gutted that it isn't permanent, but so happy I picked it up when it was available. It wears for a good amount of time, and does withstand eating and drinking to an extent, but inevitably inner-lip wear does occur. I gave it a 4/5 because for some reason or another it smells pretty gross. I don't know if it's limited to the one I bought, but it definitely does not have the sweet vanilla scent associated with MAC lipsticks. If anyone wishes they could get their hands on it then try out Nightmoth Lip Pencil by MAC because it's almost the exact same shade. I love wearing them together.

I have such a personal struggle to find light/nude lipstick shades that suit me, so I feel particularly strongly about this lipstick because it is the PERFECT nude shade for me. I notice the product is listed as limited edition, but I've seen it on the MAC website for at least the last 6 months, so I really recommend it to anyone who finds traditional/popular nude shades too 'corpsey' on themselves. In terms of application it is very smooth, comfortable and moisturising. It in no way draws attention to lip lines, and does not emphasise them either. I did not give it 5 stars simply because it doesn't last for a particularly long time (especially when eating and drinking occur).

The best matte purple eyeshadow I have ever used. It's soft, smooth and highly pigmented. I never experience any problems with application - the shadow is buildable to achieve full opacity, and it also nicely blendable. One of the things I love about this eyeshadow is that when you blend it out it has quite a natural fade to pink, which means you don't have to go to the extra effort of placing a lighter colour to help the transition. The only possible downside is that it does stain the eyelids quite noticeably. Make up remover (even ones that remove the hardest eyeliners and mascaras) cannot completely remove the stain, but a shower usually does the trick.

One of my very favourite eyeshadows not only by MAC, but on the whole. It is extremely pigmented, which is wonderful because the colour is amazing. As someone who loves wearing bright coloured matte eyeshadows it's great to discover ones that apply really easily and aren't an effort to build or blend. Naturally blending is a little harder than if it were a shimmery shade, but it's not so much more work that you wish you hadn't bothered. I heard a rumour it might be discontinued, but it's almost exactly the same as Electric Eel (though from what I remember EE is slightly more work to achieve opacity).

One of the few MAC eyeshadows that unfortunately does not meet the standards I'm used to from them. I can't really think of much positive to say about it other than the colour looks quite pretty in the pan and the glitter particles don't fall out a whole lot. That does tend to misguide me into trying it out again only to be disappointed once more. The reasons I don't like this particular eyeshadow are that it's hard to get the colour to apply very well or evenly. It is buildable, but this makes the colour become a dirtier version of what you expect, and it no longer looks the pretty colour it is in the pan, and basically ruins the eyeshadow look.