EM Cosmetics review

Okay..seriously YAY! I've been wanting to try some of the em cosmetics products ever since Michelle Phan had launched her official EM cosmetics line.

So the products I purchased were:

• chiaroscuro (contour and highlighter stick) in light 
• shade play (concealer color mixing palette) in light 
• shade play (lip color mixing palette) in Mix it Up Reds
• shade play (artistic eye color palette) in London Greys 
• waterliner (intense color eyeliner) in Black Night & In the Nude
  

shade play (lip color mixing palette) in Mix it Up Reds:

Now it says it has 2 classic (top two), 2glossy (middle two), and 2 matte (bottom two) colors.

I have to say I am disappointed with the 'Mix it Up Reds' lip palette, b/c my lips are already pigmented and so no matter how I mix the shades it seems to apply as a sheer tint on me.

So it's a no go for me; however, I want to try the mix it up pinks & plums. >_<" But price wise it's still a no go for me.

chiaroscuro (contour and highlighter stick) in light:
I have to admit I absolutely LOVE the chiaroscuro stick!!! I think I have to carry it with me everywhere now (^~^)"  Just be careful when using the highlight part though.

Here is a swatch on my arm. For reference my arm is darker than my face okay. But I'm a NC20-NC25 range in the winter & NC25-NC30 in the summer.

shade play (concealer color mixing palette) in light:

As for the concealer palette, I do like that you can mix and match the colors. I think the I needed more of the salmon color for my under eyes though. I did have a little creasing but as I'm switching to a new primer I get less of it.

TIP: Get half of a tissue paper to blot the oils on the face and foundation before using a powder. It'll last longer and crease less.

shade play (artistic eye color palette)
in London Greys:

LOVE the colors. I love blues but don't wear them often. My favorite color would be the copper, grey and dark navy together.

waterliner (intense color eyeliner)
in Black Night & In the Nude

I won't swatch these since it's true as the name implies.
I really do love the waterliners, BUT the down side it that you are ONLY getting 0.28g worth of product for the price of $18 (new price cut, it was $21.65 when I got these). It's not worth the price.

However, it is great for those with sensitive eyes and contact lens users. It does have a sponge applicator and sharpener at the bottom for convenience. You would have to smudge quickly though with the sponge applicator or it won't move or budge anymore.

With the color "In the Nude". I did not have any transfers and I use this best for my lower waterline.

With the color "Black Night". It didn't budge on my upper lash line, but when I blink I did get minor barely noticeable transfer onto my bottom eyeline. But this was fixed by putting eyeshadow on my lower eyeline or waiting a few seconds to it to "dry" and not transfer. 

It is a bit hard to take off, but I use my marykay oil-free eye makeup remover and it takes it off in one or two swipes with a cotton pad. :)

You can purchase them @ http://www.emcosmetics.com/

Also she now has international shipping for anyone overseas!  :D 

As well as reduced prices (not by much but...) YAY!

Disclaimer: These products were bought by myself. [: <3

Credits: All pictures were taken by me except those taken from emcosmetics website.