The shadesticks that were released with the Sugarsweet collection were the first that I've gotten from MAC. Good thing too, since I've heard such mix reviews of the original ones (great pigmentation, but drying on the lid)... that actually shouldn't be a problem for me, as I have rather oily lids lol... but it still deterred me from actually trying them. Enter the new shadestick, which I bought all 5 available shades of... Butternutty, Cakeshop, Lemon Chiffon, Penny and Red Velvet. These beauties are creamy and glides on smoothly -- blends wonderfully. My absolute favourites are Red Velvet and Penny... and my least favourite, if i had to choose, is probably cakeshop (because it's really glittery on the lid).
When used over a primer and under eyeshadows as a base, they not only make the shadow colours adhere nicely and give them a POP of colour, but it withstands the creasing as well. When used alone, or even just as an overall wash over UDPP or TFSI, I find that it DOES crease after a few hours. Not a huge problem, in my opinion, because I just run my finger over it to smooth it out again, and i'm good to go.
Since purchasing and trying these, I have obtained an additional 3 (three) shadesticks of the original formula/packaging -- I have yet to try them so I can't compare, but will do as soon as I get the chance to =)
(4 out of 5)
When used over a primer and under eyeshadows as a base, they not only make the shadow colours adhere nicely and give them a POP of colour, but it withstands the creasing as well. When used alone, or even just as an overall wash over UDPP or TFSI, I find that it DOES crease after a few hours. Not a huge problem, in my opinion, because I just run my finger over it to smooth it out again, and i'm good to go.
Since purchasing and trying these, I have obtained an additional 3 (three) shadesticks of the original formula/packaging -- I have yet to try them so I can't compare, but will do as soon as I get the chance to =)
(4 out of 5)
