Michael Todd Frosted Eye Shadow: Underground

Product
Underground is a great eyeshadow for a smokey eye look. The pigmentation is strong and it can be blended excellently for a smokey eye. If you want to use it for a more subtle look then a small amount can be applied for a more grey look. The texture is very smooth and soft. I apply this using an hard eyeshadow brush and then blend out using a soft eyeshadow brush, I feel that this works best to reduce any fallout.

Longevity
The longevity from this eyeshadow is great. I can wear it for up to ten hours without any creasing occurring. I will always wear a primer with this eyeshadow, however the swatch below doesn't have any primer underneath.

Packaging
This eyeshadow came in a nice purple cardboard box. The eyeshadow itself comes in a very hard plastic box with a removable grey insert that holds the eyeshadow. It can also be transferred into a palette.

Price
I purchased this from Love-makeup when they were having a sale on Michael Todd cosmetics. I paid £2.50 or €2.85 for this eyeshadow. They usually cost more.


Would I buy this again? Yes

Michael Todd Creme Eyeshadow: Flutter

Product

This is a champagne shade creme  eyeshadow which also contains gold shimmer. It's very creamy and also very easy to apply. I have used both an eyeshadow brush and also using an eyeshadow applicator. It think it depends on the look that you want to create to decide on which applicator works best for this eyeshadow. This blends very well but can sometimes loose pigmentation if it is overly blended. Otherwise the pigmentation is good. This is also a very good highlighter. 

Longevity

I can usually wear this for approximately eight hours. Some creasing will occur if it is on the crease of my eye but that is usually easily resolved. If used as a highlighter on the brow bone then creasing is not a problem. 

Packaging
This creme eyeshadow comes in a cardboard style purple box and there is a bubble wrap packaging securing the eyeshadow inside the box. The creme eyeshadow then comes in a clear round glass container with a black plastic removable lid.

Price

I purchased this from Love-makeup when they were having a sale on Michael Todd cosmetics. I paid £2.50 or €2.85 for this eyeshadow. They usually cost more.

Would I buy this again? Yes

Michael Todd Frosted Eye Shadow: Pleasure

Product
The first thing that I noticed about this eyeshadow was how much glitter and shimmer it contained. I had not expected it to be that shimmery when I saw it online as the  picture or description did not indicate this. There is good pigmentation from this eyeshadow and it is easy to blend. The texture is also very smooth and not chalky. I apply this using an eyeshadow brush and it works perfectly. This can be applied lightly for a day time look or if the intensity is increased then it can be worn as part of a night time look.

Longevity

An eyeshadow primer is needed with this eyeshadow, I have not used on in the swatch below. I can usually wear this for eight hours. If any creasing does occur it is easily solved using an eyeshadow brush.

Packaging
This eyeshadow came in a nice purple cardboard box. The eyeshadow itself comes in a very hard plastic box with a removable grey insert that holds the eyeshadow. It can also be transferred into a palette.

Price
I purchased this from Love-makeup when they were having a sale on Michael Todd cosmetics. I paid £2.50 or €2.85 for this eyeshadow. They usually cost more.


Would I buy this again? No, not there was anything wrong with the eyeshadow I just don't think I will use this colour that much.

Michael Todd Frosted Eye Shadow: Marshmallow

Product
This is a great matte eyeshadow. It is great for highlighting my eyes and also in the corner of my eyes to open up my eyes if I am wearing a smokey look. It is also very easy to blend and they are not chalky, which I had expected. It is a very wearable colour. I apply these using an eyeshadow brush and they work well with both hard and soft eyeshadow brushes.

Longevity
The longevity from these eyeshadows is good but an eyeshadow primer is needed. If any creasing does occur it is very easily solved. I also usually use this to highlight so creasing isn't very often an issue for me.

Packaging
This eyeshadow came in a nice purple cardboard box. The eyeshadow itself comes in a very hard plastic box with a removable grey insert that holds the eyeshadow. It can also be transferred into a palette.

 

Price
I purchased this from Love-makeup when they were having a sale on Michael Todd cosmetics. I paid £2.50 or €2.85 for this eyeshadow. They usually cost more.


Would I buy this again? Yes

Benefit Full Finish Lipstick: Flirt Alert

Another great lipstick from Benefit!

Product
Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick is described as a 'rich, seductive full-finish lipstick that gives 'coverage and colour.' It is also said to have a 'creamy formula with medium to full coverage'. 
This is not a red lipstick for the faint hearted. It is what I would consider a very red lipstick. It is very pigmented and it gives full coverage. The colour intensity from this is really good. It is also very smooth and moisturising. I have used other Benefit lipsticks and had no problem applying directly from the tube, however this one was more difficult. I also didn't want red smeared all over my face. Therefore I used a lip brush to apply it for a more precise application. 

Longevity
It is the longevity that make these lipsticks great. I will usually get four to five hours from this lipstick. If I have something to eat it will usually be less but that's to be expected.

Packaging
This Benefit lipstick, like all the others, comes in a black cardboard style box with an insert with a picture on it(as shown above). The lipstick, itself, comes in a very elegant and glamorous black tube with the white Benefit design and logo on it. There is 3.0g or 0.10 ounces of product provided.

Price
I can't remember the exact price of this lipstick as it has been a while since I purchased it. It is available from Dehenhams and also Benefit online.

Would I buy this again? No. Not because I don't like it but because I don't think I will use the full tube of this one.

Michael Todd Powder Blush: Sugar Daddy

Product
Michael Todd says that these 'powder blushes are triple-pigmented to provide perfect application each and every time'. This blush is definitely pigmented. The first time I applied this I looked ridiculous as I applied it with a very heavy hand. The second application was more successful. I lightly swiped the blusher brush over the powder and applied it. The texture of this powder is very soft which makes it easy to blend.  The one aspect I don't like about this blusher is that there is a bit too much glitter in it. It isn't terrible however I prefer blusher that give a more natural glow. It is still a good blusher, however.

Longevity
The longevity from this blush is really good. I will usually get approximately ten hours from this blush. This will sometimes be longer depending on what I am doing, for example, if I don't have a very busy day.

Packaging
This blush came in a purple cardboard style box. The blush powder is then stored in a hard plastic purple box with an insert tray that can be removed. The tray can then be added to a palette or left as an individual eyeshadow.

Price
I ordered this online at Love make-up and paid £2.99 for it. It is also available at Michael Todd online.

Would I buy this again? No I wouldn't buy this shade again however I would purchase a different blush from this range. Everything was perfect expect I didn't like the amount of shimmer.

Benefit Georgia Blusher

Product
Benefit describes that blush as 'Our just peachy face powder leaves your complexion warm and vibrant. Georgia is a dream...it's peaches and cream!' Georgia blush is a pale yet warm-toned peachy powder. Georgia blush does feel a little powdery in texture, as opposed to a perfectly smooth blusher.  I usually apply this using a blusher brush and I have also used it with a stippling brush. I have that there is a more natural look using a blusher brush. The pigmentation on this is sheer. Although the product is sheer I find that it is still buildable.  It will suit people with paler skin tones. I have pale skin so this product works well for me and it gives me a healthy glow with a subtle shimmer. It would be considered a sheer blusher for those with light to medium skin tones. If you have darker skin then it might be best to use this as a highlighter.

Longevity
This product may be sheer it however does have good longevity. I will usually apply this at approximately eight in the morning and it will last until about six in the evening, so approximately ten hours. There are some days that I will have to reapply but that is not very often.

Packaging
Like all Benefit blushes, this comes in a pretty powder box. This particular blush comes in a peachy coloured box with a peach and a green leaf on the front. There is also a blusher brush included. There is ....provided.

Price
I purchased this some time ago so can't remember the exact price but I think it was approximately €33. Since I have purchased this product it has been discontinued.

Would I buy  this again? Yes. However as it is no longer available this will not be an option.

Collection 2000 Eye Palette: Angelic

Product
Collection 2000 eye palettes are described as 'containing 9 on-trend, complementary shades in one beautifully packaged pack. Ideal for girls on the go!'. The Angelic palette is also described as being 'nine muted shades that will cater for your day-to-day needs. The bronzes, grey's, pinks and purples are essential shades to take you from dull to delicious, all in one compact pack'. I agree with some of this and some I don't.

The pigmentation from these eyeshadows is good considering the price. The pigmentation was better for the darker colours but was still overall very good. There is also very little fallout, even though there are a few of the more glittery ones that had a little more fallout but still not a ridiculous amount. The texture of these shadows is a little chalky but not overly chalky. When I apply these I will use a primer. I usually apply these dry with an eyeshadow brush.

The statement at the top indicates that these eyeshadows are nine muted colours, I don't fully agree with this. I wouldn't consider oink, blur or yellow muted. It would also depend on the situation during the day that these colours would be suitable for. It does however cover most of the primary colour that you might need. They are a good set of basic colours. The Angelic eye shadow palette contains a deep green, shimmery white, pink, purpley blue colour, navy blue, sky blue, a golden bronze and a brown bronze.

Longevity
There is good longevity from these eyeshadows when worn with an eyeshadow primer. I would usually get between six and eight hours from these eyeshadows before any creasing would occured.

Packaging
The packaging of these eyeshadows is paper and can be flimsy at times. There is a magnet to keep the lid closed. I would say that the packaging design is nice but it is also very retro and almost old fashioned. I have taken this with me when travelling and it has been fine and the eyeshadows haven't spilled everywhere.

Price
I purchased this a while ago so I can't remember the exact price but it was approximately €5. It is available from Boots.

Would I buy this again? Yes. I have used this a lot. I would also like to try the new Smokey eye palette.