Opinions On These?

Oct 16, 2015

Alexis C.

I'm making my list for a birthday haul in January! So far I've been looking at these products and I would love any feedback, reviews, and opinions on them!

-Urban Decay 24/7 Waterliner Eye Pencil
-Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
-Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
-Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat
-Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Oct 16, 2015

Rebecca J.

I've used a few of these products!

- Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed: I use the shade Moonstone. It's a relatively new addition to my makeup routine and I really like it! I find it's a neutral shade and can be used in a natural or dramatic fashion. I use it on a real techniques duofibre contour brush to give quite a naturally dewy look. It lasts all day on me and I have no problems with it looking powdery or anything like that. You only need the tiniest bit too so I can see it lasting a while.

- Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage: Good product, highly pigmented and long lasting. I use this to spot conceal blemishes only and not under eyes. It is a quite dry formula so can cling to dry flaky patches so I wouldn't suggest this if your skin is dry or flaky oily skins are better off with this product. I do really like it but it takes a bit of playing to get the hang of the formula and mixing your shade.

- Touche Eclat (I assume you mean the concealer? I can also give a review on the foundation if you like): Meh, I don't reach for this product. It's not pigmented enough to use as an undereye concealer (if you're looking for that I'd highly recommend something like the Charlotte Tilbury Retoucher which is amazing) and I don't particularly think it makes a good highlighter either as it's not particularly glowy. I've used it before and after foundation and still don't think it's brilliant. Not for me, I won't repurchase.

Oct 16, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you so much, Rebecca! This was really helpful! (:

Oct 16, 2015

Galina I.

I would pass on the urban decay eye pencil. they don't last as long as I like. I always have to reapply after a few hours

Oct 16, 2015

Sandra R.

Urban decay liners don't last...the laura mercier translucent powder is ok but I use a drugstore powder called airspun and ita completely the same I'm my opinion just make sure you buy the small size

Oct 16, 2015

Laura D.

Urban decay pencils are great but you can easily have the same thing cheaper if you buy maybelline master drama pencils or even catrice waterproof Kajal. For la touche éclat from ysl, it's more of an highlighter since it's impossible to conceal something with it. Anyways, as Rebecca said its not the best product you can purchase.

Oct 16, 2015

Alexis C.

Thanks, ladies (:

Oct 16, 2015

Marleen B.

Not a fan of my he Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage (if you're talking about the original one in the compact). I found it very dry and hard to work with. I prefer the Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer for facial discoloration.

Oct 16, 2015

Rebecca J.

I also agree with rebecca about the ysl touche eclat. Definitely check out the drugstore alternatives like the loreal one.

Becca shimmering skin perfector pressed in moonstone is gorgeous. I definitely recommend it. Opal is gorgeous too but it's always sold out where I live but I will be getting it when it's back.

urban decay eyeliners are very meh. They don't last long on the waterline and they fade very quickly. I don't recommend them at all.

Would love to hear about other products you are adding to your list :-)

Oct 16, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you, ladies! (:

Oct 16, 2015

Julie F.

Becca highlighters are phenomenal!! I have champagne pop and LOVE it.

Oct 16, 2015

Michelle S.

I love Laura Mercier products. I might be a bit biased because I used to work at a counter. Secret Camouflage is a great product, but it is a little tricky to work with. I find it easier to warm the product up either on the back of my hand or by swirling my brush in it. You can also apply it with a brush and then use your finger to warm it by tapping it into the skin. Or just use your fingers. I hope this made sense. I stink at explaining things through text.
The translucent powder is one of my favorites. You might like the secret brightening powder. I use it to set my under eye concealer
I agree with Rebecca about the Touché Éclat. It looks nice, but isn't anything special. I think it's overpriced
Becca highlighters are real pigmented and look gorgeous, but they break me out. If your skin is sensitive, I wouldn't recommend it. Otherwise, go for it :)

Oct 16, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you so much, ladies! (:

Oct 16, 2015

Kimberly A.

I agree with Michelle on the laura mercier translucent powder, I love that stuff. I use it to clean up my contour and setting all over occasionally as well and its amazing. I love her secret brightening powder too, which I use for under eyes, it is truly brightening.
I don't know if the ladies knew you were referring specifically to the waterliner pencil for UD because its pretty new. I've actually had a good experience with it, it lasts quite awhile and what I really love is even when it does start to fade, it doesn't turn into raccoon eyes like their original pencil did for me.
Becca highlighters are life. champagne pop is gorgeous and so are the other. that new champagne glow palette will be a muuussstt have for me with the new pearl shade.
I can't speak on YSL at all...sorry.

Oct 16, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you, Kimberly! I was just about to ask if everyone was actually talking about their waterliner or not. I think I'll get it anyways and if I don't like it/it doesn't work for me I can always return it (:

I'VE ADDED A FEW THINGS AS WELL:
-Urban Decay Afterglow 8 Hour Blush (which I have tried before and really liked)
-NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner
-Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

Oct 16, 2015

Kimberly A.

I think its worth a go :) it lasts probably 5 to 6 hours for me, but like I said it kind of fades softly as opposed to melting down and giving me black eyes lol
out of the new 3, the only 1 I can speak on is the hourglass primer. I do like it, it keeps me a little more matte than normal and extends my make up, and it feels ok going on but it is honestly not one I reach for everyday. especially not with that price tag. the mufe mattifying primer has reached HG status for me and its hard to go back to anything else lol

Oct 17, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you so much, Kimberly! I really appreciate your feedback (:

Oct 17, 2015

Maggie F.

I actually like the Yves St. Laurent Touché Éclat concealer. It has good coverage, maybe not as heavy as some, that doesn't look cakey and seems to brighten the area. I've missed it since I ran out. I've now been using the Dermablend concealer and Benefit Oh La La Lift for brightening. I didn't need to use 2 products with the Touché Éclat.

Oct 17, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you, Maggie! (:

Oct 17, 2015

Shelley W.

The YSL Touché Eclat isn't a concealer but more of a highlighter/under eye brightner. I had this in my stash and only used it once in a blue moon and then one day I decided to use it every single day for a week. After 4 days I experienced a nasty outbreak. Come to find out it contains petroleum (mineral oil,paraffin) which my skin can't handle on a daily basis anyway and will break out in cystic acne. Like another beauty posted above Loreal's version is much better and far more affordable.

Urban Decay eyeliners haven't caused me any grief but then again I love the smudgy melted look after a few hours of wear while some dislike that.

Becca Shimmer Skin Perfector...I love it and I have the shades Champagne Pop and Topez. Both require lil product to highlight and layered over matte blush shades create a nice dimension. You might want to check out the shade moonstone. It would look gorgeous on you.

Oct 17, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you so much, Shelley! I realized Touché Éclat is more of a highlighter anyways but I'm not too keen on the idea of breaking out from it, lol. Moonstone was actually the shade I was looking into for the Shimmering Skin Perfector! (:

Oct 17, 2015

Kitty K.

-Urban Decay 24/7 Waterliner Eye Pencil
It's very very black but I actually prefer my Marc Jacobs eyeliner (which is mechanical and not a pencil). It actually lasted longer for me and it had a nicer finish. I'm not sure with any drugstore dupes but I now only use my inglot gel liner with the Billy B brush #9 now since it's more affordable and stays put like crazy glue.


-Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed
The highlighters are very nice and creamy, but they are BAM! If you're looking for the natural highlighted runway type of glow it can be achieved but it can be easily over done.

-Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
I agree with Michelle, this product is easier to work with when it's warmed up. I bought it, and honestly I'm not even that impressed with it as it doesn't seem to do well under my eyes like all my other concealers and is drying, I actually mix it with my embryolisse lait creme concentrate and it makes for the perfect formula when I do so, it's the only way I can get it on any blemishes without looking dry.
I've been enjoying this duo from Benefit which has the boi-ing corrector and an under eye brightener. I got it from the lil stand with all the mini's at Ulta. I get more comments on looking awake with this lil duo and it's not expensive.

Oct 17, 2015

Kitty K.

That hourglass mineral veil is bomb! I've been using it while working 11.5 hour shifts and it definitely helps my foundation to stay on longer. It has a very silky feeling when you apply it. I recommend buying the travel size since you only need so little and it can last you a long time. The full size is very pricey if you're willing to go for it but definitely worth it.

Oct 17, 2015

Alexis C.

Thank you so much, Kitty! (:

Oct 17, 2015

Alexis C.

Kitty, I was definitely going to go for the travel size of the Hourglass Mineral Veil, even to splurge on myself for my birthday the price of the full size is too much, lol.