I've never brought anything makeup or beauty related from Topshop before, because I tend to not trust brands which specialise in clothes, makeup line. But while I was having a little dig around in the January sales yesterday, I found these products for only a pound. When somethings a pound you really can't go wrong. So I thought i'd give them a go and create some new styles which i've wanted to try for a while.
It's easy to get stuck into a makeup routine, daytime makeup, night out makeup. I am always wearing the same makeup for the same outings, but recently i've felt like mixing my look up a little. A little more of a grungy, I don't care look which you actually do care about because you spend so much time doing it.
These colour and shimmer makeup sticks are like soft eyeshadow with lots of shimmer, which is always perfect for a night out.
First up is the odd one out, the Molten Eyes in the shade Pocket Money (when makeup has a cute name it just makes it like 10X better)
This colour is such a shimmery silver with lots of pigment. If you only want to use a little bit its best to apply it with a small eyeshadow brush otherwise a lot goes on at once.
I applied this colour to the top of my eyes instead of my usual winged linger as it gives a more modern futuristic look that will defiantly freshen up your usual routine.
Grunge Stick- GoGo (still such a cute name)
This colour is a gorgeous shimmery aqua which reminds me of mermaids and all things magical. Since the tip of this is much thinner then the Molten Eyes you can apply it straight from the stick and just use a makeup brush to smudge it in.
I feel that the aqua colour really brings out the blue in my eyes so it'll be perfect for anyone with blue eyes. I applied it to the bottom instead of the top because it emphasises the shape of your eye and its a little more of a grungy "I just rubbed my eyes with makeup on" look.
Grunge Stick- UNKEMPT (not such a cute name)
Now for my holy grail that is black liner. The colour isn't pure black, it has a coating of shimmery silver as well, can you get a more perfect combination? This will give you the ultimate smokey eye.
It's a little bit of a hot mess look, but I honestly love it and it has got to be hands down my favourite look. After I took these photos I kept this makeup on while I did my washing because I just can't bare to take it off. It's a perfect look for those days when you just feel like being a badass and kicking some ass!
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Overall I'm pretty impressed with these makeup sticks, they give you an effect that no power eyeshadow or liner can do. My favourite colour has to be the aqua (GoGo) because i've never used or seen such a powerful but not in your face blue.
Swatches up to down. Unkempt (black), Pocket Money (Silver), GoGo (aqua)
These colours are from TOPSHOP's metallic collection and will sell out pretty quickly so make sure you grab one quick! But you can also get the same effects by using cream eyeshadows and smudging them with an eyeshadow brush.
Honestly I'm not sure if I would have paid full price for these makeup sticks but the sales are always a good time to buy products you wouldn't usually buy.
Which look is your favourite? xx
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