Review: Eyeko Cream with Extra Glow (3 in 1) + Photos & Swatches!

Product Description: "Eyeko Cream with Extra Glow is a multitasking highlighter with all the benefits of your favorite cult classic Eyeko Cream. This NEW dreamy pink cream is loaded with micro light reflecting pigments perfect for creating a soft focus sheen. Add a flattering highlights to brow and cheek bones, your cupids bow, even collar bones and shins for a touch of moonlit magic." - source: http://www.eyeko.com

Eyeko Cream with Extra Glow can be purchased at http://www.eyeko.com for $14.00 (USA). Click here to be re-directed to the product page.

The product looks somewhat similar to Benefit High Beam, so I did a side by side swatch on my hand for comparison.

 

They look almost identical in color and luminosity. The only difference is Benefit High Beam appears a tiny bit more pink.

Once blended, I can barely tell them apart.

My thoughts: I've had this product for a couple of months now and I really like it. It claims to be a highlighter, eye cream and moisturizer all in one. I like to use this product as a highlighter/illuminator for my face and under my eyes. The consistency of the cream is like the texture of a body butter. It's not very soft and creamy nor is it thin and watery. It feels very condensed, but to the touch it is lightweight and slippery. I wouldn't call this product a moisturizer. I didn't find it to moisturize at all. (Based on man reviews I've read, others said the same) But I love it as a brightening product for my face. How I typically apply it is by first prepping my face with moisturizer and then taking a tiny bit of the cream with my fingertip and rubbing it all over my face (as I would apply any moisturizer). Other times I take a little in my palm and mix it in my hands with my moisturizer and apply it all over my face. Using a moisturizer helps spread the product more evenly over my face. If you have dry skin, I recommend you mixing it with a moisturizer, as it may not apply evenly. I haven't had any problems myself. My face is left glowy and radiant. It doesn't leave my face looking greasy, oily or like a disco ball (lol). I haven't found it to be drying and I haven't had any skin reactions to it despite my sensitive skin. I really like using this under my eyes prior to the application of my concealer. I feel like it provides a nice illuminating base for my concealer to sit on. Once I apply my foundation (depending on which I use - with heavy coverage foundations, there is little to no difference. Its more evident with a lighter, dewy foundation) I do notice a slight brightness to my face. I have tried applying this over my foundation by patting it on my cheek bones with my finger or my MAC 131 brush (as I would apply Benefit Moon Beam) and I didn't like the look of it. It actually dulled my cheek and because of the high amount of pearl, it almost made my foundation in that area look gray. So, Benefit is much better for using OVER foundation. But, I really do like this under foundation and under my eyes and I even use it sometimes on my neck and chest mixed with a little lotion or jojoba oil for an extra healthy glow. This is a product I would re-purchase. Plus Eyeko has coupon codes all of the time, so you can purchase it for pretty cheap.

Have you used this product? Or Eyeko's Tinted Cream? If so, post your thoughts in the comments!

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Disclaimer: This product was sent to me to try for free from Eyeko. I was not paid to write this review and I have no affiliation with Eyeko. This is an honest review from my personal experience in using this product.

NOTD & Review of Eyeko Nail Polishes!

From Left to Right: Vampira Polish (Black with fine red glitter), Tea Rose Polish (A true mauve) & Coral Polish (A bright coral red).


The swatches in this picture are very true to color. Especially "Tea Rose" which looks a little brighter and pink in the 1st picture.

My favorite of all three is the Coral Polish and it's what I have on my nails today!

This is 2 coats, no top or base coat.

My Overall thoughts:
From what I see so far, these polishes are great. Coral and Tea Rose both have a similar formula. They are slightly thick, very opaque & apply very well with no streaks. Two coats is more than enough. Vampira is a little bit of a different formula. It is a lot thinner, and you need around 3 coats to achieve the actual color. I would highly recommend top coats with these polishes so you don't get any nicks on your nails. With thick polishes, they sometimes tend to dry like a soft plastic and you definitely need to protect them.

Eyeko Nail Polishes are $5.50 each and can be found here!


I really like the looks of Posh (taupe), Lilac & Nude.. all pictured above. :)

Do you own any Eyeko polishes? Which are your favs?

Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for review. I was not paid for this review, nor am I affiliated with Eyeko. The opinions expressed in this post are from my personal experience in using these products.

Review: Eyeko Graffiti Black Eyeliner Pen + Swatches!

Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner in Jet Black

Item Description (directly from the website)
"The precision brush nib is super easy to control to draw on thick or thin lines.

Eyeko says: For fool proof eyeliner dot across the upper lid as close to the lashes as possible then simply join the dots! Wing it, flick it, have fun with it! Team with lashings of Eyeko Magic Mascara for a flirtatious flutter!

Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen is smudge-proof, fade-proof and long lasting!

Available in jet BLACK, eye brightening NAVY BLUE, natural BROWN, fierce PURPLE." -Eyeko.com

Review
This is a great liner pen in comparison to many I've tried.. such as ELF, Styli-Style, Milani & more. The pointed felt tip is very sturdy and doesn't bend or lose its shape during application. It's very simple to apply and (for me) the point makes it easy to create a precision line. It lasts all day with minor fading by night near the tear ducts of my eye. It's pretty budge proof. If you've made a mistake, it's best to fix it right away before it dries, with a wet q-tip. Once it's dry.. you'll need makeup remover. Yay for long lasting! Also, It doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes. Overall, I think it's a great product. The only con I can think of is, I wish the applicator was a little more soaked in product. I find it to be slightly dry.

I did some additional testing with other liquid liner pens I use.

DUN DUN DUN.. The Competitors..

From Left to Right: Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner ($8), Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen ($8.99) and Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner ($6.79). You can click the image for a larger view.

So, I applied all three pens on the inside of my hand.
*From Left to Right: Revlon, Eyeko and Milani.*

Click to view the full size!


Test 1: I swiped a Q-Tip in MAC Plumage Eyeshadow and with a little pressure, smudged the shadow individually into each line. With some liners I've used, the eyeshadow would instantly rub the liner off and I would have to reapply. Each liner passed this test.

Test 2: With a crumbled, dry paper towel, I scrubbed my hand with a few strokes back and forth. Revlon and Eyeko stayed in place and passed the test. The majority of the Milani liner had rubbed off.

I then washed my hand, and reapplied all three liners in the same order.

Test 3: I ran my hand under a medium pressure stream of luke-warm water. I let the water run for a minimum of 30 seconds. I was VERY surprised to see that none of the liners budged!

Test 4: I was convinced that these liners had probably gone back to their wet state, and once they would be touched they would all smear. I took a dry paper towel and placed it on top of the liners and applied a little pressure and took the paper off (Basically, a blot). I was surprised to see that still, they were all in place.

Test 5 (final test): I wet a paper towel and rubbed my hand with pressure a couple times back and forth. Revlon stayed in tact, Eyeko stayed 50% intact and Milani was gone.

The Verdict? The Eyeko pen is indeed long lasting, but when put to the test, Revlon Colorstay was harder to remove. I would rate this pen a 4/5.


Have you tried this product?? What did you think? What are some other Eyeko products do you like?

To visit all of their goodies, check out their website at http://www.eyeko.com.

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for free to review. I was not paid for this review and I am not affiliated with Eyeko. All of the opinions expressed in this post are from my personal experience in using these products.