Friday, April 29, 2011

Urban Decay {beauty review}

I would never be one to call myself a full-fledged beauty junkie. I have yet to master the perfect "smokey eye" (or A smokey eye for that matter) and I still feel so silly wearing true lipstick (and it looks so beautiful when I see it on other gals!). However, I still love shopping for make-up (what girl doesn't?) especially at ULTA or Sephora where you can sample away until your heart is content.

I was at ULTA the other day with my little sis and stumbled across this in Urban Decay's line.

The packaging reads as follows:

Designed for stars of film and flat screens, our high-tech translucent powder keeps you camera ready. The micro-fine {and strangely refreshing!} powder fools the eyes with "optical blurring" ... imperfections are seemingly airbrushed away for soft-focus, silky skin. Foundation lasts longer, and bare skin looks better, thanks to oil-absorbing properties that leave skin shine-free. If this stuff can help reality celebs onscreen,
imagine what it can do for your daily life!

Well, let me tell you, I have been wearing it religiously for the past week or so and have been over-the-moon pleased! Packaged with a built-in puff makes application a breeze (and fool-proof!). It is totally translucent (I have been wearing it over a bare face with a bit of cream blush) and completely does smooth out the skin and it makes oil disappear... all.day.long! (I would definitely classify myself on the "oily" side of skin types).

I just wanted to share with you, my beauties, in case this type of product would be up-your-alley so to speak! :)

Happy Friday!

xx Cat

24 comments:

  1. Love Urban Decay! Thanks for the review! :D

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  2. I probably have more make up that the cosmetic counters at Neiman Marcus. Thanks for this tip. Always looking for something to "blur" those little lines and take care of oiliness. I'll check it out at my first opportunity.

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  3. I am alllll about the "optical blurring of imperfections"!!! Definitely going to try this stuff!

    http://thefreckledmarauder.blogspot.com/

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  4. I adore Sephora; I always walk out with samples galore. (At the rate I'm going, I'll never have to buy a full-size perfume again!) This powder sounds great; full-blown foundation generally feels too heavy to me, so this may be a nice option. Thanks for the recommendation!

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  5. Oooh, I really want to try this!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  6. Sounds great - but I'm quite sure it will be hard to get over here...

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  7. Good Morning Cat, thank you so much for following along with me. I look forward to getting to know you better. I was thrilled to see that you left me a comment about my little kittens. I am finished crying for now. Going to check out your shop again. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xoxo

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  8. great reivew :)
    definately going to check this out!! x

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  9. Sounds goood, especially if it smooths out imperfections and the like! x

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  10. I tend to get oily around 1pm (from morning application). I will most def have to try this out! Is it expensive? Thank you so much for sharing. Kiah

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  11. Perhaps when I'm ready to wear make up like a grownup, I will return to this for ideas hahaha! I wear covergirl outlast lipstick, and thats it. It stays on all day though, for real.

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  12. very intriguing, i really want something lighter for summer that still has pretty full coverage.

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  13. I'm going to have to try this; it sounds perfect!

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  14. thanks for the review!! i think i might have to try this!!

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  15. thank you for comments! and i'm following back for sure :)

    i see you have a little penny necklace over in your etsy...
    uh-maze-ing, girl. i love that.

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  16. Love Urban Decay. Have to try this! Thanks for the comments on my blog. :)

    xx
    Heel in Mint
    www.heelinmint.blogspot.com

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  17. Just checked out your etsy shop! Love it. I have bought so many lovely things from etsy. LOVE etsy!! I am going to add your shop to my favorites.

    xx
    Heel in Mint

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  18. Hey! Looks like you for got to follow me! Th

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  19. Sounds good :)!
    thanks for your comment on my blog <3

    xx

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  20. I will definitely have to try this out! :)

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  21. i might have to try this based on your review! :-)

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