I am starting new posts that are going to be called “Mandy’s Must-Haves”. They are going to feature different products that I love and that I feel the need to share with everyone so that way they can experience the magic, themselves. This post is going to be all about my MUST HAVE eyeshadow primers. Keep reading to find out what they are..

Eyeshadow Primers

1. Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original) - this is the queen of all eyeshadow primers for me, at the moment. The texture is creamy with a slight slick to it. It intensifies the colors that are applied on top of it, and holds it amazingly throughout the day. This primer comes out in a nude-colored shade, but applies clear after a few seconds. Another great shade of Urban Decay Primer Potion, is “Sin” (champagne/light gold)

• Retail Price: $18 (full-size)

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2. Mac Paint Pot in “Painterly” - This primer works wonders! I have been using this primer the longest, out of all the other primers mentioned on my list. It has never failed me and is probably the most long-lasting primer that I have ever tried. It has a very soft, clay-like texture, that goes on super smooth. It holds the colors perfectly and doesn’t interfere with any shade. This is a very nude color and when applied, it leaves a very soft and neutral shade.

• Retail Price: $16.50

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3. NYX Eyeshadow Pencil in “Milk” - This primer is the perfect choice for anyone who wants an amazing product, but doesn’t want to spend a whole lot of money. It goes on extremely smooth and is probably the easiest to apply, since it comes in a chunky-pencil form, you can basically draw on the primer to your lids without missing a spot. “Milk” is the perfect base for making eyeshadows POP. It’s white shade makes anything applied on top of it, look brighter and bolder. It blends very easily and applies very smooth. This primer is in a bright white shade, and when applied, it maintains its color. Other great shades of NYX Eyeshadow Pencils are “Pots & Pans” (silver) and “French Fries” (dark gold/brown)

• Retail Price: $2.99 (Check your local dollar store, or beauty supply store for the cheapest price. This item’s price varies)

What are YOUR favorite eyeshadow primers? Let me know, so I can try them out! :o)

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- Mandy<3

Here is my FACE OF THE DAY for Tuesday, 9/21/10 :o)

PRODUCTS USED LIST

1. NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in “Milk” (as a base, on the entire lid and up to the brow bone)

2. MAC Eyeshadow Trio from the “In The Groove” Collection in “Calm, Cool, & Collected” using the middle, frosty green shade (on the entire lid)

3. MAC Eyeshadow Trio from the “In The Groove” Collection in “Calm, Cool, & Collected” using the third, dark green shade (on the crease)

4. MAC Eyeshadow Trio from the “In The Groove” Collection in “Calm, Cool, & Collected” using the first, light creme shade (as a highlight, on the brow bone)

* I finished off my look with liquid liner, pencil eye liner, and mascara - all in black.

- Mandy<3

Here is my FACE OF THE DAY for Wednesday, 9/15/10 :o)

PRODUCTS USED LIST

1. MAC Paint Pot in “Painterly” (as a base, on the entire lid)

2. Urban Decay “Alice In Wonderland” Book Of Shadows Palette in “Absolem” (on the inner half of the lid)

3. Urban Decay “Alice In Wonderland” Book Of Shadows Palette in “Alice” (on the outer half of the lid)

4. Urban Decay “Alice In Wonderland” Book Of Shadows Palette in “Underland” (on the crease, blended out very well)

5. Urban Decay “Naked” Palette in “Virgin” (as a highlight, on the brow bone)

Eyeliner/Mascara

6. L’oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black Liquid Liner

7. Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in “Zero”

8. Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in “Flipside” (on the water line only)

9. Rimmel London The Max Volume Flash Mascara, black

<3 Mandy

So, as I mentioned a few days ago on here, MAC had a new coupon code to use online, and it was for 2 days only. It was for FREE 2-Day Shipping, so of course, I took advantage and bought two little things that I have been wanting for a while..

WHAT I GOT

1. MAC “Band Of Roses” Mineralize Duo Blush from the In The Groove Collection

2. MAC Lipstick in “Blankety”

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Item Name: “Band Of Roses” Mineralize Duo Blush.

Item Info: This item is from the In The Groove Collection,and it is limited edition.

Item Summary: This blush is very soft and I actually bought it to use as eyeshadow, since I am not much of a “blush” person. It is great to use for eyeshadow, since it is super blendable. However, using it as blush is more difficult since it is such a bright pink. It is definitely not meant for people with such light skin, like myself. That is why I use it as eyeshadow, and it works wonders!

Item Rating: B

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Item Name: “Blankety” Lipstick

Item Info: This item is permanent.

Item Summary: “Blankety” is a very nude color. However, when I saw this shade being worn on other people, the color looked like a more clearish, pink type of nude shade. But on my skin, it looks more brown/peach, which is odd. I am disapointed with the thickness of this lipstick, because it looks very cakey on the lips. The best way to wear this shade is by using a very minimal amount and applying a gloss on top, since it looks fairly matte when only using a little of it.

Item Rating: B-

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“Band of Roses” Blush & “Blankety” Lipstick

Opened up w/ natural light.

** Swatches coming soon!