Wednesday, April 25, 2012

[Review & Giveaway] Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV


I was browsing around on HauteLook and found an awesome deal for Urban Decay's Book of Shadows IV [originally $64, purchased for $24]. It includes 16 eye shadows [10 new shades], a full size 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, a travel-size Eye Shadow Primer Potion, a travel-size Super Curling Mascara and a portable speaker. You can create a variety of looks from a sizzling hot smoky eye to a subtle natural look with this all-in-one Book. I love the style of the box, it's decorated with laser swirls and butterflies [love butterflies]. It also has a small mirror attached when you open the lid of the book. The only downfall for me is that the pop up butterflies are kind of in the way of using the mirror, other than that the box is perfect.


I apologize for the bad picture quality


I had a job interview today [yay me!] so I used the products from my Book of Shadows to create my look for the day. I decided to go for a teal smoky eye using the color Hijack because it just looked so pretty. Hijack was the color that stood out to me the most because I haven't played with a teal color in what seems like forever. I absolutely LOVE Hijack it's such a beautiful color. For the inner corner of my eye I used Midnight Cowgirl [funny name right?], another beautiful color that is a  light gold-ish color with glitter specs. Lastly for my highlight color I used Skimp - a nice neutral matte color. The eye shadows are quite nice, I like them a lot especially for my first time using them.


I won't stop at loving the eye shadows. I also LOVE the Eye Shadow Primer Potion and the Super Curling Mascara. My eye lashes are naturally pretty long, but not as curly as I would like them to be, this mascara did a pretty good job of curling my lashes. The Primer Potion is amazing! I love that it's creamy and thick but not super thick. I've tried some primers that are thin and did not like them at all. Speaking of Eye Shadow Primer Potion, my eye shadow is still intact from 8 hours ago! Love it! I also used the 24/7 Liquid Eye Liner and sadly I must say I did not like it at all. I mean it went on just fine, easily glides on with a thin bristle brush. The reason why I didn't like it because it flaked on me, I wanted it to be awesome, but I really dislike flaky liquid eye liners. 

Overall, I am glad that I purchased Urban Decay's Book of Shadows IV. The eye shadows are really pretty and the looks are endless. Not to mention the amazing Eye Shadow Potion Primer and Super Curling Mascara. Check out the picture below for my look of the day =).



I do have a surprise for my lovely fans....... I purchased 2 of these! So that only means, drum roll please, it's GIVEAWAY time! Check out the Terms and Conditions on the Raffle-copter before you enter please!
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37 comments:

  1. Testing, Testing... Making sure my comment section is working =)

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  2. I like to do a smokey look when going out with the girls at night.

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  3. I'm a little slow to the party, so I am looking forward to the possibility of trying a Book of Shadows; Thanks for your generous offer and for keeping us informed! :)

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  5. Different from my daily look would be wearing makeup period. I never have enough time to play!

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    1. I totally know what you mean. I don't always wear makeup, i love it but sometimes there is no time for it! =) thanks for commenting!

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  6. Leaving a blog post RIGHT NOW! haha. I love Urban Decay. Hope the job interview went well!

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  7. I like to add more color to my eyes for nighttime.

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  8. I like to wear a smoky eye on a night out, but what would be REALLY different for me would be to wear lipstick!

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  9. I like to add color - my work look is usually champagne-type neutrals.

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  10. Since urban decay eyeshadows are vibrant, I like to mix colors that match like a bright green and yellow, blend them well, use one of their amped up mascaras and just do a more vibrant look than I normally would do. However, urban decay is all about fun, creativity, colors so its acceptable to wear these vibrant shades together.Thanks for this wonderful giveaway and good luck to all.

    Dlori
    kleimanlaw at aol dot com

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  11. I don't really have a "daily look" so the UD Book of Shadows would be great for me...I could try all different kinds of looks! Thanks for doing this giveaway!

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  12. I go heavier on the eyeliner/cat eye look and tend to wear a gold shadow!

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    Anne Taylor

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  13. I play around with false lashes and sometimes a very red lipstick
    Thanks for the giveaway sweetie!!
    Sharon S
    lunrei at yahoo dot com

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  14. I like to add a splash of teal or purple. I'm still in search of the "perfect teal".

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  15. I'm so glad we have a new season to play with new colors. Great giveaway to do just that! Looking forward to the warm weather.... again!

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  16. A bold lip or bright eye. Thanks for the fun contest! xo

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  17. I to play around with different eye shadow colors to make a smoky eye.

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  18. By the way....thanks for the love. xo

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  19. I usually wear light makeup but when i go out at night I like to darken it up. amypugmire@live.com

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  20. i usually try a pink/rose look because i usually wear browns and everyone tells me how young i look! i'm 41, but UD shadows are my faves because they blend so well and for the amazing color selection. thanks for the AWESOME giveaway and i hope i win!

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  21. I dont usually put makeup on but my new favorite thing is to put liquid eyeliner and mascara and thats it. idk i just like it

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  22. Great prize giveaway! I like to make a smoldering
    eye effect for evening wear; along, with brighter
    lip shades...
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  23. Love this

    g annacarto at comcast dot net

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  24. I usually play it up with really dark colours or bright colours when I want to step it up. I usually wear neutrals on a day to day basis. Too bad the eyeliner flakes. I was thinking of getting it. :( but glad the mascara works. I wasn't even aware that it was a curling mascara in the palette.

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  25. I like to do orange and yellow looks on days when I just need a boost of happiness. This is very different than my usual daily taupe look. :)

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  26. I like to wear dark eyeshadows every once in a while

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  27. I absolutely love this look, I have been experimenting with with some bright vibrant colors lately. I'm more of a neutral style . So this is all new to me. Blogs like yours kinda guide me on the "how to's" Thank you for your post(:

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  28. I like experimenting with bright eyeshadow colors and blending them to make different looks : )

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  29. i like smoky eyes :) and fake lashes for a night out on the town ! thanks for the giveaway :)

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  30. i think glitter rainbow look and pastel rainbow with fish egg bead look would be interesting.

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  31. I will do a slightly more smoky eye (instead of a light wash) and very bright nails. :)

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Let me know what you think? I would love to hear your thoughts =)