First try of UD Book of Shadows Vol III and Lancome Teint Miracle

Did this look today with Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. III Urban Decay Hearts NYC.

I also tried out the new Lancome Teint Miracle Liquid Foundation O-03, Natural Light Creator Bare Skin Perfecting Corrector Pen #1 (applied only on the under eye area) and Palette Blason on the cheeks. As it was only my first time trying out the Teint Miracle foundation, I'd like to give it a few more runs before giving my final verdict on it. These shots were taken before I set it with Paul & Joe loose powder, so that you can see the actual finish of the foundation.

Teint Miracle gives a slightly dewy finish, unlike Lancome's Blanc Expert Mineral Liquid Foundation (which I had reviewed here) which has a more powdery matte finish. Unlike Revlon PhotoReady, Teint Miracle does not have obvious micro-sparkles when applied. While Teint Miracle does not oxidise on me, I had to blot every couple of hours during the 12 hours that I wore this for today. In terms of oil control, I think Lancome's Maquicake UV Infinite powder foundation is superior.

Nevertheless, I liked Teint Miracle's ease of application as it applies evenly (using my fingertips) without caking or streaking. Even after several rounds of blotting, it did not start to cake or pool in my pores. It also helps to even out my skintone pretty well. Teint Miracle O-03 was a good natural match for my skintone, whereas the Blanc Expert in P-01 made my skin look slightly fairer than it actually is.

After prepping my lids with Testimo Eye Bright Up Base, I used MAC #228 mini shader brush to apply Loaded along the upper lashline and Uzi at the inner corners and along the lower lashline; MAC #228 to apply Kush in the inner half of the crease, Money in outer half of the crease and Suspect very lightly over the browbone area.

Then I finished with Lancome Virtuose Precious Cells mascara and Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Liner along the upper lashline.

The quality of the eyeshadows in the Book of Shadows Vol. III is simply top-notch: velvety smooth, long-lasting and well-pigmented with a lovely metallic sheen. The eyeshadows weigh 0.8g/0.03oz each, which is plenty (MAC single eyeshadows are 1.5g).

It would be much more portable and convenient for travel if the packaging was not so bulky but nevertheless, the whimsical packaging of the Book of Shadows does have its own charm. If you could only invest in one palette this holiday season, my vote goes to Book of Shadows Vol. III!