Collection Glitter Gel Eyeliner Review

So, here's my first blog of 2013 and I'll start by wishing you all a happy, healthy and beautiful new year. 

I was out and about in town yesterday to kill some time before the Husband came home from work and, as is usual for me, I found myself in Superdrug wandering up and down the make up aisle, seeing if anything caught my eye.  

I got to the Collection (formerly Collection 2000) stand and was casting my eye over their mascaras when I noticed pretty glittery things out of the corner of my eye. I truly am magpie-like in my love for all things sparkly.  Upon closer inspection I learned that the item in question was "Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liner".  The particular branch I was in only had 6 tester shades, of which they had 5 in stock.  

I took a liking to 4 of the shades, but only 3 of them were in stock. I have subsequently ordered the other shade that I wanted from the Collection website.  I will say that the website colour guide & pictures do not fully showcase just how beautiful these liners are.  

There are, in total, 14 shades to chose from so there really is something for everyone. They are, on the Collection website, priced at £2.99 so are not expensive in the least.  You can see the full shade selection here. 

The shades I bought were: 

Shade 8 - Dancing Queen (Holographic Pink) 

Shade 9 - Pow! (Holographic Blue/Green)

Shade 10 - Retro Chic (Holographic Gold)

© Gemma Peters 2013

I don't normally bother with glitter liner as I find them really disappointing. They always offer so much promise when in their tubes but the actual glitter payoff when applied is completely different and, quite frankly, not worth while.  

When I saw these in store I couldn't help but notice how fantastically glittery they looked and vibrant too. I was prepared for disappointment but decided to swatch them anyway.  I was so impressed with the glitter payoff.  1 application gave a nice coverage, though still slightly sparse for my liking - however I thought this would be a good adhesive when I do a full glitter eye look.  I applied again and was so happy with the result.  

WITH FLASH
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As you can see the gel itself is coloured too, which helps add to the colour intensity but, there is so much glitter in the gel, you can see it sparkle from the moment you apply it.  

It's also not one of those glitters that only looks shiny with a light directly on it, they are also super sparkly in natural light too.  

IN NATURAL LIGHT - NO FLASH
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I will definitely be getting more of these liners directly from Collection as, the one downside of this particular product, is that they are not security/sanitary sealed.  Therefore, buying directly from Collection I could, hopefully, guarantee that the items would not have been opened previously - a risk that I am clearly running by purchasing from a store.    

Until next time, stay beautiful.  

Gem

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I am in no way affiliated with any of the companies/products mentioned or their employees. 

All of the products mentioned within this post are mine and were bought and paid for by me.
All images in this Blog are taken by me, unless stated otherwise. PLEASE DO NOT take my photos without my express knowledge and consent. 

First Look at FashionistA

Ok, so I am fibbing slightly about it being my "first" look because I already have one of their Magnetized Nail Polishes, but this is my first look at any of their face range.  

I have known of FashionistA for some time (even before I bought the nail varnish), but I had never tried any of their products.  

FashionistA isn't an expensive brand but, for me, the £4.00 that I would spend on one of their solo shadows, I could buy an entire 8 colour MUA Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette! However, now that I have all of the MUA Palettes I didn't really have an excuse.  

I was having a mooch around Maidstone today and, as is expected (by myself if no one else) I had to go in Superdrug! 

Straight up the make up aisle having a child in a sweet shop moment, I saw the FashionistA stand and decided to have a closer look.  

From what I know of FashionistA they offer a range of solo eyeshadows and blushers which you can "pop" out of their casing to customize your ideal palette, which has room for 4 shadows.  

At £5.00 per empty palette and £4.00 for each eyeshadow/blush I had, as mentioned above, previously passed the FashionistA stand by, despite all of the beautiful colours trying to entice me.  Today however, I decided that I would finally buy at least 1 FashionistA eyeshadow. I then noticed that if you bought the palette and 4 solos to fill it you would save £9!, basically buying 3 solos for £12 and then getting the 4th and the palette free...well how could I possibly pass up such a bargain.  

Now was the difficult bit, deciding which shadows I was going to get...

I decided to opt for 3 eyeshadows to create my preferred dramatic, smokey eye and 1 blush, all to be housed in a shiny black palette with FashionistA written all over the lid in a matted black.

© Gemma Peters 2012

When looking for my shadows I was instantly drawn to the baked ones, which have swirls of glittery colours going through them, so I decided it had to be 3 of them.  

The first one I got, which will act as my highlighter is BELLA. A beautiful, shimmery white with swirls of iridescent white and bronze/gold through it.  This shadow is super shimmery and I can't wait to use it!

© Gemma Peters 2012

The next colour I went for was BEWITCHED, which is a gorgeous mid purple tone with dark purple, pink and silver swirled through it. 

© Gemma Peters 2012

The last eyeshadow I decided to get (today at least) is GLOBE, which is an almost Royal Blue, with light blue, silvers and the same gold/bronze from Bella swirled through it.  

© Gemma Peters 2012

All of the eyeshadows that I picked are super shimmery and, therefore, may not be to everyone's tastes but, that is the beauty of FashionistA; YOU decide what colours you have in there so there is no more buying a palette and only using a few of the colours.  

I decided to make my 4th shade one of their blushers.  I went with Shade 11, GLOWING as it's the one that I think will match my skin tone.  As a rule I use baked/mosaic blush because I find them more adaptive to my skin tone, so I am quite looking forward to seeing how this performs in comparison.  

© Gemma Peters 2012

I am pleased that I have finally bought some FashionistA make up as all I have ever heard about them has been good.  FashionistA is part of the fbBeauty Family and, being an avid lover of MUA, I am expecting great things! 

I swatched the testers of the shades I bought when I was in the store and even from the lightest of touch I ended up with a load of the product on my fingers so I feel that these are going to be real value for money! 

I will of course let you know how I get on when I use the products on my face. 

© Gemma Peters 2012

Until next time, stay beautiful.

Gem xx

Have you used any FashionistA products? 

Do you have a favourite FashionistA eyeshadow? 

Do you have any FashionistA "must buys"? 

DISCLAIMER

All of the views expressed within this blog are mine and mine alone.  

I am in no way affiliated with FashionistA, fbBeauty or any of it's employees. 

All of the products mentioned within this post are mine and were bought and paid for by me. 
All images in this Blog are taken by me, unless stated otherwise. PLEASE DO NOT take my photos without my prior knowledge/consent.