Lime Crime Eye Shadow Primer and Eye Brightener.
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Dec 10, 2014
Kitty K.
I purchased both LC's eye shadow brightener and eye shadow primer for Black Friday at $10.00 each. I wanted to share my review with you all as I know the Eye Primer has sparked interest with Jacqueline recommending it for Oily Eyelids.
I try to cover my best on this review and I will be as brutally honest as possible for you guys =)
Packaging 9/10
The packaging is very very cute. It is girly cute which is why I give it one star less. The eye shadow Brightener comes in a pale pastel pink-coralish color and the primer comes in a pastel purple color. The lids are both metal and have a tint of color to them.
While packaging is cute! I like a bit of more polished look ( Think Charlotte Tilbury ). It does stand out like a sore thumb ontop of my vanity because of the whole color scheme, so if you're more into polished looks this might remind you of your days in Claire's.
Texture/Quality Review:
Eyeshadow Primer 10/10:
If you have any kind of creasing, you seriously need to get those eye lids checked because I don't think it's possible for eyelids to get oily with this primer. I seriously wouldn't use this primer unless you absolutely have crazy oily eye lids.
The texture is a bit dry, and it will feel dry on your eye lids. It did take away only a very tiny bit of the eye shadows finish..but most gals with crazy oily lids usually stick to mattes so that's probably not that big of a deal.
I also liked that it helped the color pop as well.. a lot of eye primers aimed at Oily Lids specifically tend to not help the eyeshadow color come out more at all.
Another plus is that this eye primer is also tinted which can help even out the any eye lid discoloration... I personally love it when eye primers are tinted because it allows the eye shadow to looks even and it's full color without having skintone/under tone/discoloration peeking through and altering the eyeshadow.
Eyeshadow Brightener:
1/10
This was a complete miss for me overall. It comes out very dry and kind of feels like the white stuff you use to fill in cracks in the wall ( I don't remember what its called- sorry! ) it's just very dry and not appealing.
Also, the Eye shadow brightener is like an OCC lip tar. It spreads everywhere! I put a lot in my photo just to have texture show as much as possible, but once I put it on my eyes it went up to my eye brow and down past my lower lash line ( Not as in faded white, but fully pigmented white up to my brows and on my under eye circles). This wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't for how dry it is! If you already have on foundation, it will make it look so cakey/dry. It was the only time I saw my RCMA foundation look dry and cakey.
Removing it also makes a big giant mess, it spreads everywhere.
As for the eye shadow brightening part... that's the only reason it gets One star. It does brighten up your eyeshadow color! But it COMPLETELY changes the texture which is so not fair! If you have a matte shadow it will probably not be an issue... but as you can see in the photo, the texture changes and it takes away from all the other colors and the finish of the eye shadow. I was so not a fan of this product and I don't think I'd be using it. It reminds me of a very messy drying version of a NYX Jumbo eye pencil.
Dec 10, 2014
Kitty K.
( left to right )
Tarte, LC Eyeshadow Brightener, LC Eyeyshadow Primer
Dec 10, 2014
Kitty K.
LC Eyeyshadow Brightener and LC Eyeshadow Primer
Dec 10, 2014
Kitty K.
And for Reference, I swatched Urban Decays Electric Palette in Fringe since it's already pretty pigmented. I also put in my normal eye primer by Tarte just for reference/comparison.
Dec 10, 2014
Lauren G.
The brightener really did brighten it up but you are right, it makes the shadow look somewhat dull, what a bummer.
Dec 10, 2014
Kitty K.
It does! But it changes the texture and makes it matte ( More matte in RL as flash actually did it some justice. ) I wished it would have worked since I am crazy for color but there's too many con's going on =(
Dec 10, 2014
Kitty K.
I agree Alexis, I really love shimmers especially ones that have mix of colors in them. It makes perfect for those matte eyeshadow colors that have a hard time showing up though, like yellow green colors.
Dec 10, 2014
Taylor G.
The brighter makes it so bright! It does look really thick and wierd though
Dec 10, 2014
Alma M.
Thanks for the info kitty much appreciated.By the way since you love color and want something to set yet stay true to color have you tried Mac paint tubes? (Not to be confused with Mac paint pots) If not you must try because Mac has had these colorful tubes for years and they're made to be used alone and to be used as a base for shadows, when they're used with a matching color they pop color extremely well and helps shadow stay in place all day.:-)
Dec 10, 2014
Kitty K.
No problem!
I have not seen them!I Do you have any of them that you can swatch? They sound really cool and like a hidden treasure!
Dec 10, 2014
Alma M.
Yes I do just give me a few and I'll take a pic just to let you know mine are neutral colors.:-)
Dec 10, 2014
Alma M.
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Alma M.
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Alma M.
Dec 10, 2014
Alma M.
They're pretty much a hidden treasure I'm surprised no one has actually talked about these since they make them in almost every color even like the color above you posted.It's a shadows best friend and just alone is fantastic.Mac had these for years it just blows my mind lol.
Dec 11, 2014
Kitty K.
Those are definitely must haves Alma! Thank you so much for sharing them, I actually can't wait to buy a bunch of them they look like so much fun and it's a different product. They seem so cool!
Dec 11, 2014
Alma M.
Any time kitty :-) You must share when you get them.I know so many were stuck on paint pots but come on these babies are insanely good remember these are called Paints and their in a tube lol have fun...oh have you tried Mac liquidlast liners? You should the colors are awesome I have Aqualine omg it's pretty plus they stay on like glue.
Dec 11, 2014
Alma M.
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Alma M.
Dec 11, 2014
Kitty K.
That eyeliner is Beautiful! I've literally been staring at it for 5 minutes, and the Sephora eyeliner is impressive! And that glitter mascara is extraordinary and to die for, where would you buy it? I see an obsession developing, all these treasures are driving me crazy, I will definitely be ordering these ☺
Dec 11, 2014
Symone B.
I love this post! So lovely and informational. Loving the pics too
Dec 11, 2014
Alma M.
Dec 11, 2014
Alma M.
Kleancolor you can order from there site but I find them here is San Diego in small boutique type stores and wholesale stores, there color liquid color liners are awesome to, When Jackie seen my stash she said it was full of pretty colors.:-) oh by the way I also have the bronze color Sephora liner pencil to its beautiful..Yay Symone glad you like it :-) Hope you get your hands on them kitty :-)
Dec 11, 2014
Alice N.
Those Mac paint tubes look gorgeous! How much do they cost?
Dec 11, 2014
Alma M.
$21 Alice but if you have a Estee Lauder cosmetic company outlet store in your area they would be less :-)