Favorite Things 2011: Eyes

Here are my favorite Eye products for 2011:

Brow Color: Louise Young Eyeshadow in Pom Pom

As much as I initially whined about the price of this palette, I get a LOT of use out of the middle color. Pom Pom is a cool enough brown that it works on brunettes, and doesn't go 'red' like a lot of brown colors do. I use that color (along with Black Bear) more than any other in this palette. I still think it's too expensive. I wish the shadows were sold as singles...

Eye Liner: Urban Decay, Chanel, Guerlain

I listed more than one brand because I use each pencil for different things. But these are my go to pencils for any given look, with out failure.

Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Zero

I use this again and again, use one down to a stump and buy another.  I keep three of these pencils in rotation at any given time. The formula glides on, is non irritating, and lasts all day without transfer. I love it.

Chanel Eye Kohl in Clair

This is really a must-have for me. The flesh color looks good on the waterline of just about every skin tone, and it looks a lot less harsh (and more natural) than a white pencil. The pencil is medium to firm, and glides on the waterline easily.

Guerlain Retractable Pencil in Gold (01)

I need to get another one of these pencils. I absolutely love this thing. I have a backup... but I may seriously need another. I use this pencil a LOT. It's perfect for adding 'light' to my eyes, or serving as the perfect gold shimmer 'base' for any given makeup look.

Powder Palettes: Chanel Eyeshadow Quad

Pick a color... any color... and you'll likely find some of the silkiest versions of that color in a Chanel Eyeshadow Quad. I've had incredible luck with these. The formula is always silky, and the colors blend out beautifully.

Cream Shadow: Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eyeshadow

These CONSISTENTLY blow the competition out of the water! The formula goes on 'dry' (with fingers or a brush) - blends out like a cream - and holds all day without help until you take it off. I love these shadows. A little goes a long way... they are totally worth it. Totally.

Mascara: Armani Eyes to Kill Stretch

It figures that the mascara to finally beat out my former favorite (Armani Eyes to Kill), would be an amped version from the same company! Despite my recent acquisition of the new Guerlain mascara, this formula still came out on top. The formula lenghtens and volumizes. I love the way it smells (like roses) and I LOVE the way it performs!

Those are my favorites for Eyes for 2011. Ciao for now!