Latest Obsession: Icing's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Palette

Icing by Claire's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Palette

Aisles of Beauty's Latest Obsession:

Icing's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Palette!

Hello, my lovelies! The third item in my Mall Beauty Haul from a few days ago, I bought at Icing by Claire's. If you are unfamiliar with the franchise, Claire's is a tween store where you can buy accessories––Jewelry, makeup, bags, etc. Icing by Claire's is the more... young adult version of that. The makeup department is a bit more mature, so I went there to look for a new eyeshadow palette.


I bought Icing's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Eyeshadow Palette for $12.50, which I'd say is a fair price. The palette features a dozen rich colors; glimmer, stardust, romance, edgy, urban chic, rosebud, fierce, twinkle, royalty, beach bum, jaded, and LBD. 


To test out these colors, I used one of my own eyeshadow brushes, because I prefer to use the cottony things they give you for blending. I swiped my brush across a color, and then applied it to my arm, and did the same with each one, because eyeshadows rarely look the same on your skin as they do in the package. 

Not only is each color unique and vibrant, but these eyeshadows are long lasting. I've worn my fair share of eyeshadows the disappear within the hour, but after applying these colors over 30 minutes ago, they still look like they did when I had just put them on. These colors will last a whole night!


My personal favorites are stardust, romance, rosebud, fierce, and twinkle because I have a girly, glitzy style, and these colors sparkle the most against my complexion. This eyeshadow palette has been worth every penny!


Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (5 out of 5 stars)


Stay beautiful!

Latest Obsession: NYC Show Time Volumizing Mascara

NYC Showime Volumizing Mascara in Extreme Black

Aisles of Beauty's Latest Obsession: NYC Show Time Volumizing Mascara!

My mother uncharacteristically had us leave home early for an appointment, and with the extra time, we stopped at CVS so my mother could get some cleaning supplies. I lingered in its colossal cosmetics area, searching for a new mascara, because my previous one had recently run out.

An entire wall of L'Oreal products was tempting, but overpriced. Over the months since I first became somewhat obsessed with makeup and the artistic outlet it provided, I have learned not to splurge on mascara. It's a waste of money!

So for $3.99 at CVS, I bought this great Showtime Volumizing Mascara by New York Color in Extreme Black. I haven't jumped on the bandwagon for colored mascara yet, so this chic jet black is perfect for me. It claims to give me up to 13x fuller lashes... So with continued use we'll see if that happens!

Pros: I love the wand. It's long and slender, and the bristles work wonders. The lashes are separated so well, and so quickly, I don't feel like I'm spending hours trying to separate my lashes sufficiently. Plus, this mascara is packed with Panthenol and Vitamin E to strengthen my lashes and keep them soft and supple. I love soft lashes. This mascara dries quickly, and once it's dry, it's hard to smudge. If I get wet, the mascara doesn't run as much as my old one did. I really had to splash my face to finally get some grayish liquid running down my face.

Cons: Even though it takes some effort, this mascara is not waterproof, and since it's summer, that would have been a nice bonus. I personally wish the formula could have come on just a bit thicker... At first I wasn't sure if mascara was actually getting onto my lashes at all. But I'll get over that eventually when the volumizer kicks in.

Cost: $3.99 at CVS: The price may vary depending on where you are, but I got this mascara fairly cheap, which is good, because like I said before, it's a waste to splurge on mascara. So all these benefits for just about $4. Sounds great to me!

Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (5 out of 5 stars)

Latest Obsession: Korres Guava Lip Butter

Korres Guava Lip Butter

Aisles of Beauty's Latest Obsession: Korres Guava Lip Butter. 


It is statistically proven that one of the first traits a person notices when meeting you is your lips, and you never get a second chance to make a first impression.


I am a victim of severe dry lips. They dry up fast, and when they do, they get extremely dry. It is uncomfortable and unappealing. My mother got me this lip butter in hopes it would make my problems a bit better.


Korres sells all natural products. This lip butter was made with shea butter and Rice wax. 


Pros: Korres Guava Lip Butter is luscious and creamy. It evenly applies onto my lips, and leaves them soft, smooth, and hungry for more. It smells delicious, but is flavorless. (I don't know about you, but I can't stand flavored lip balms.)


Cons: It comes in a tub, which can be handy on some occasions... But on others, not so much. It leaves a whitish film over your lips, which I don't really mind, but other people might. It goes away if you plan on applying lipstick over it. And it goes fast. I've only had it for a day and have already made a dent in it; Partly because I love it, though.


Cost: $10 - $12 –– In no way is this stuff cheap, but I think it's worth the cash. It's important to have a great lip balm that will keep your lips healthy and soft. The all natural ingredients adds to the price, but is a great bonus for your lips!


Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆   (4 out of 5 stars)