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My Recent trip to ULTA

I visited my favorite ULTA store (Homestead, PA just outside of Pittsburgh) this past weekend.I had the pleasure of meeting the Regional Manager for Urban Decay. Her name is Di (short for Diane). I was trying to get her to spill the beans about any new palettes Urban Decay is coming out with. She did mention a new palette that will be out for the Holidays but it won’t be named Book of Shadows. She also told me about an event Urban Decay is having at the ULTA in Homestead Saturday, October 6, 2012. This event will be from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Stay tuned…

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeshadow Pencil vs. Milani Shadow Eyez

I originally purchased the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil Stash during the 2011 Holiday Season. I loved this set so much I ended up purchasing another when it was on clearance.  I use these pencils with eyeshadow primer whenever it’s humid where I live.  On days when there is less humidity I apply the shadow pencils without primer and the color stays until I remove my makeup.  Got more than 12 hour wear from these pencils. I’ve used the 24/7 shadow pencils by themselves, as a liner and an eyeshadow base.  The regular size pencils are $20.00 each and come in 12 colors.

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Recently I purchased the Milani Shadow Eyez 12 HR Pencil. I purchased two pencils at CVS for $6.79.  I tested the Shadow Eyez pencils without primer and the pencils less than 8 hours.  With eyeshadow primer the Shadow Eyez pencils last all day. The Milani Shadow Eyez 12 HR Pencil normally retails for $6.99 and is available in 6 colors.

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ImageUrban Decay Sin on the left, Milani Champagne on the right.

ImageUrban Decay Clash on the left, Milani Aqua Blue on the right.

I still love the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils.  I admit $20.00 is a bit much to pay, but their long wear and choice in colors is worth it to me. I will still refer back to the Milani Shadow Eye 12 HR Pencil for the two shades I swatched.

How My Eyeshadow Survives the Summer Months

Not all eyeshadow primers are created equal.  My all time favorite is the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in the Original. This is the best eyeshadow primer I ever used. My eye makeup did not crease, not even in hot and humid 90-degree weather. The 0.37 US fl. oz. retails for $20.00. The 0.85 US fl. oz. retails for $30.00.  I know this may seem like a lot to spend on one product, however; to get a beauty product that delivers on its promise is worth it.

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0.85 US fl. oz size shown

I originally purchased the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion at ULTA along with the Big Fatty Mascara and 24/7 Liner in Zero since it was in a set for $39.00.

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