As an avid Star Wars fan, I was so excited to see Colourpop come out with a collection based on the TV show “The Mandalorian”. Not only is the packaging super cute and fun, but I love the way they named the collection as well. Stick around to learn more about The Mandalorian palette in my ColourPop The Mandalorian palette review.

You can find this eyeshadow palette on ColourPop’s website by clicking here. It typically retails for $16, but is currently on sale for only $12.

Swatches

Beskar Steel

Beskar Steel is a glittery silver shade that looks quite bright in swatches but applied on the eye, I noticed that it wasn’t quite as impactful. I had to apply this shade three times to get it to really show on my lids. I honestly wasn’t a fan of this one.

Nevarro Sand

Nevarro Sand is a matte yellow/orange shade that is quite powdery. I noticed that this one could tend to have a lot of fallout if you aren’t careful with it. I liked using this one lightly as a transition shade.

Bantha Tracks

Bantha Tracks is a light, warm peach shade that I loved as a transition shade. This one is a tad powdery, but not as much as the other shades, so I felt like I got good coverage in the crease. I overall enjoyed this shadow.

Imperial Credit

Imperial Credit is a pewter shimmer shade that performed pretty well on the lids. I liked this on all over the lids but did notice the formula was slightly dry, so I did leave some fallout and required a few applications to pack a punch.

Clan of Two

Clan of Two is a really interesting shade. It has a red-brown base to it, but a blue/green shifting shimmer. I would call this one a duo-chrome. This is one of the better performing eyeshadows in the palette and reminds me of a typical ColourPop formula.

Tattooine Glimmer

Tattooine Glimmer is a bronze metallic shade that I swept over the lids. I didn’t love this eyeshadow because it generated a TON of fallout and it took me forever to get it to show up how I wanted to. I think when you put in such a basic shade as a bronze metallic, I’m going to have high standards because they are literally everywhere.

Mythosaur

Mythosaur is a matte taupe that I thought performed pretty well. I applied this in the crease and found it to be pretty pigmented and blendable. Overall, I think this one is a decent shade.

This Is The Way

This Is The Way is a taupe that lends toward a grey with some green undertones. I definitely noticed that when paired next to a green shade from a different palette, it definitely brought out some of the green to it. I didn’t like this shadow too much because I found it difficult to blend. Its just a little on the stiff side.

Creed

Creed is a dark brown with a matte base and covered in gold glitter. I actually have split feelings on this shade because it was so pigmented and blendable, but it sure did leave some fallout. It’s just a really powdery shade. Again, this one looks like one of the worse performing shades based on the swatch, but it ended up being one I liked quite a bit.

Pigmentation

This palette wasn’t quite as pigmented as I’m used to ColourPop eyeshadows being. For quite a few of the shades, I had to really layer the color over and over again to get the colors to perform.

I also noticed that these eyeshadows are really powdery, which left me with a ton of fallout. That’s probably why they were lacking in normal pigmentation.

Like I say in every post, swatches can be misleading and that was definitely the case for this palette. Most of these swatched really nicely, so I was excited to try the palette, but none of them really performed that well on the eyes.

I gave this one 3.5/5 hearts because I was able to make some decent looks with the palette, but I did have to work with them a lot more than I was used to for Colourpop shadows.

Packaging

For anyone who’s read my blog, you know how I like Colourpop’s packaging. Most of their palettes are fairly cheap, but look cute, and have sturdy cardboard packaging.

That usually earns them 4 hearts. But this one. It has a mirror!! Of all the Colourpop palettes I own, this was the first to come with a mirror and I was so stocked about it.

Not only that, it’s super cute. I love The Mandalorian and think they did a great job on the packaging.

Blendability

As I said earlier in my post, The Mandalorian palette has really powdery eyeshadows. This means they blended fairly well. However, an eyeshadow can become too powdery and blend away.

This one didn’t do that to me unless I was really blending, so I gave it 4/5 hearts. Just be careful not to blend too heavily or too much in one area and you should be good to go.

Like I keep saying in this post, I’m just used to Colourpop’s shadows performing better than these ones did.

Wear Time

Ok, I’m going to say it again. These are really powdery. This means that they also didn’t stay on the lid as long as I’d like. I just noticed after a few hours, there was some fading. Was it terrible? No. There are just better eyeshadows out there.

Looks I Created with The Mandalorian Palette

Overall Thoughts

That’s it for my review of the Colourpop The Mandalorian Palette.

I think this one is a good palette for collectors and Mandalorian fans in general. But if you’re not a fan of the show and want some eyeshadows that perform well, this one might be a pass for you.

Another thing I didn’t get to mention earlier in the post is that this eyeshadow came to me in a dirty palette. It’s almost as if the shadows weren’t all the way pressed and some got all over it. For a collector’s palette, I’d assume it would come absolutely perfect in case I didn’t plan to use it, but to display it instead.

I did want to recommend a similar, cool-toned look that performs overall better, but is still in this price range, I’d recommend Colourpop’s Of Quartz eyeshadow palette. You can click here to read my review of it.

Until next time!

I love waterproof mascara for a lot of reasons: it holds curls better, lasts a little longer, and I don’t have to worry about it smudging or transferring if I’m in the heat. There are times, however, when I really just don’t want to have to worry about taking it off at the end of the day. This is where I tend to stick with non-waterproof mascaras. Today we’ll be going over the best non waterproof mascara and the benefits of using it.

Benefits of Non Waterproof Mascara

For me, one of the biggest benefits of non-waterproof mascara is that it’s easier to remove.

Just a quick swipe of a makeup remover and we’re done!

Non waterproof mascara is also gentler on the lashes because they are less drying and there’s no tugging and pulling to remove it.

This means longer, healthier lashes!

Generally, I stick to non-waterproof formulas for everyday wear and save the waterproof for special occasions, like a date where I know I’ll be walking around outside in the hot, humid weather.

Top Non Waterproof Mascaras

Loreal Voluminous Lash Paradise

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This is my holy grail of mascaras. I love it so much for the amount of volume it gives my lashes. I think it also gives me decent length, which is an additional bonus for me.

I’ve heard this one is a dupe for Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara and to me, this one is even better. Is that mostly due to the price difference? Probably. But why spend $27 on a mascara that does the same thing as a $9 one?

This is honestly one of the best mascaras I’ve ever tried. It creates length, volume, doesn’t smudge, and is easy to remove at the end of the day. At the price, it really is just perfect.

Tarte Lights, Camera Lashes

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The last mascara was more volumizing but still creates some length. This one is lengthening but still creates volume. One of the things I love most about this mascara is that it makes your lashes long LONG. I mean, sometimes when I look up, they’re touching my eyebrows.

This one gives a unique look because it coats each and every lash, so you look like you have a million lashes. It isn’t the most volumizing formula in the world, so your lashes won’t look super thick and definitely won’t give you spider lashes. If you’re on the hunt for a great lengthening mascara, this one will do the trick!

Essence Lash Princess

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This one really fits the bill for both length and volume and boasts that it will give you a falsie look without the hassle of false lashes. I really like this one for a very dramatic lash look. I’m not big on using false lashes, so I love that I have the option to get a dramatic lash look with just mascara.

I also love how long-wearing it is. At just $5 a tube, this mascara really packs a punch!

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume

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Lash Blast has been around for so long that they now have a bunch of different versions of it, but the volume formula is still my favorite. It has a really large brush that really grabs each lash and coats them evenly, giving you a really voluminous look.

Another thing I love about the brush is that it never leaves my lashes clumpy. I think it’s due to the shape of the bristles on the brush, but it never deposits too much product on one area and never leaves me with spider lashes. This one sells for around $6 per tube on Amazon.

Maybelline New York Volum’Express the Falsies

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Here’s another mascara that will give you the look of false lashes without the hassle. It delivers on both volume and length, leaving you with gorgeous, dramatic lashes.

Another great thing about this mascara is that it really holds a curl. So for those of you ladies with straighter lashes, this one might work for you to keep your curl all day without having to use a waterproof formula. Let me know if it works out for you in the comments!

Maybelline New York Total Temptation

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This is another mascara that I’ve really loved, although I haven’t been using it as long as I have been Lash Temptation. I think this one truly delivers on length. While it does bring some volume to the lashes, the length is where it truly shines.

If you’re into the “I have a million lashes” look, without every lash looking super thick, this one might for you!

I do have a disclaimer about the scent for those with sensitive eyes. This one has a coconut scent to it, which I think smells amazing, but I do know that could be a negative for those with sensitivies. The scent comes from the coconut oil it is formulated with, so it not only gives you length and volume, but conditions your lashes at the same time.

L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly

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The Voluminous Butterfly mascara shines in lash separation. It really grabs onto each individual lash and coats them, but not too much. The result is more natural-looking lashes.

The brush shape on this mascara is also really unique. Because it is smaller toward the end, I feel like I can wiggle it really close to the lash line and really coat every single lash.

This mascara isn’t the most volumizing, but I love looking like I have about a million lashes naturally, so this is another that’s on the top of the list for me.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I tend to stick to non-waterproof mascaras for my day-to-day wear to keep my lashes looking long and lush, even without mascara. I hope this article helped you find a non-waterproof mascara that will work for you!

Another option for non-waterproof mascara is tubing mascara. Although it’s not as gentle, it can be a lot better for your lashes than a waterproof formula. Click here to learn more about my favorite drugstore tubing mascaras.

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I love Colourpop eyeshadows. And I mean LOVE. They are everything you can need in an eyeshadow: pigmented, blendable, and also super affordable!

In comes their new release: Of Quartz. I was dying to try this palette because of all the cool tones in it. If you need a cool-toned neutral palette, I think you’ve found your go-to.

I love this palette for a few reasons:

• The shadows are super pigmented
• Easy to work with
• Cool tones!
• Neutrals (which I tend to stick to)
• Easy to blend
• Great quality
• Affordable – I paid only $14 for this palette, but its currently on sale for only $8.40 (Click here to check it out)

Things I didn’t love about this palette:

Sadly, one of the eyeshadows wasn’t glued in all the way and I didn’t notice, so it fell out and broke pretty quickly after I received it. I’ve never had this experience with a Colourpop palette before so I just chalked it up to bad luck.

Swatches

Mine Games

This is a bright white glitter that I liked using on my inner corner. It is very pigmented and added a bright highlight where I needed it.

I tend to use satin shades on my inner corner and under my brow, so this was a bit out of my comfort zone, but I still really loved it!

This one didn’t swatch great in the photos, but I think it was due to my bright lights and light skin tone. Not to worry, it showed up great on the lids!

Sio

Sio is a matte taupey-grey shade that works really well for a transition shade. It blended out the other colors beautifully and looks great as a transition.

This one is really cool toned, so I noticed that it made my looks fall to the really cool end of the spectrum.

I appreciate having Sio in the palette to give me a really cool-toned transition shade.

In the Zone

I also enjoyed this one as a transition shade, but as you can see from the swatches, its on the warmer side compared to Sio.

This one is a light rosy brown shade that I used mostly as a transition. It is matte.

I really liked this one too because I felt like it helped warm up some really cool-toned looks.

Transform

Transform is a metallic dark peach shade that looks absolutely stunning on the lids.

The color was opaque and not at all dusty or powdery on me. Because of that, I didn’t experience any fall-out, which I find to be hard to do for metallic shadows.

I loved applying this one all over the lids with either darker shades in the crease or outer V, or just on its own as a look.

Ore

Ore is a metallic taupe shade that also perfromed beautifully on the lids. Its much more cool toned than the other metallics, so it can really be used to cool down any look.

This one is also super pigmented and not dusty or powdery. I did not experience any fall-out.

This one I applied on the lid with Opaque in the outer V for a really nice cool-toned look.

Magnetic

Magnetic is a warmer mettalic bronze shadow with specks of silver glitter, which help keep it in the cool toned family.

Just like the rest of the glitters in this palette, it was pigmented, blendable, and did not leave any fall-out.

I hate to be a broken record, but I just loved the glitters in this palette!

Granite Access

Granite Access is matte medium taupe that I loved popping in the crease.

This one was pigmented, but I did noticed that building layers helped it really stand out on my lid.

Again, this one is a great shadow that is super blendable and easy to use.

Opaque

Opaque is a matte deep gray that is very cool toned. So cool, in fact, that it was mistaken as navy on my lids.

I adore this eyeshadow and think it brings a lot of depth to any eye look.

It was just as pigmented and blendable as the other shades in the palette.

Rock On

Rock On is a soft black with mutli-colored glitter speckled throughout.

I liked using this one to line my upper lash line and occasionally to deepen the outer V.

I love the addition of this shade in the palette because it gives you the ability to create a beautiful cool-toned smokey eye. If you create one of those, drop me a photo in the comments! I bet it’ll look stunning!

Pigmentation

All of the shadows in this palette were super pigmented and I didn’t have to work hard at all to get them to show up on the eyes. One of the things I love most about this palette is that every single shade worked well. Every shade was easy to work with and went on super pigmented with just one swipe.

Because every single shade packed a punch with just one brush application, I gave this one 5/5 hearts.

Packaging

This is standard Colourpop packaging. Its cardboard with no mirror.

You know how I feel about mirrors. I just think small palettes like this NEED one.

Colourpop’s packaging is sleek. simple and to the point, which I really appreciate. I just want a mirror!

This one gets 4/5 hearts for the lack of mirror.

Blendability

These eyeshadows blended like a dream. They aren’t even powdery, so I didn’t get a ton of fall out from them, but they still just blended out perfectly.

Have you ever had that eyeshadow day where you pop the color on, do a slight blend, and everything turns out looking great?

That’s the experience I had with these. I just found it so easy to make a beautiful look with them.

I gave them a 5/5 hearts because these were probably the easiest shadows to blend I’ve experienced in a long time.

Wear Time

This also gets a 5/5 hearts!

I wore these for a 12 hour day on multiple occasions and was impressed at how they performed.

Did the color fade a bit after 12 hours? Yes. But not significantly. I could definitely still see the end result by the end of 12 hours.

Note: I did use an eye primer with these. Need a hand picking one? Click here for my list of top eye primers for oily lids.

Looks I Created with the Of Quartz Palette

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The left look was more an everyday look I created using In the Zone as a transition shade, Granite Acess in the outer V, and Ore all over the lid. I ended it with Mine Games in the inner corner. This look is so beautiful and I loved it so much for everyday wear. I think it’ll be one I wear really often.

The look on the right was created with Sio as a transition shade, Granite Access in the crease, and Opaque in the outer V. I finished this look with Transform all over the lid. While it might not look like it in the photo, this one was pretty dramatic and made me feel like I was rocking glam make up the days I wore this look.

Overall Thoughts

I LOVE this palette. And I mean love it!

I’ll be using this one a ton because I just don’t really have anything like it in my collection. Most of my palettes are on the warm side, so I love getting to add a little cool toned shadows to my collection.

These performed so well that I gave this one a 5/5 hearts, even though its missing a mirror, which is a huge deal for me. I’ll still use this palette all the time and just pull out another mini mirror to help out.

I think you’ll also love this one if you’re a cool-toned lover or just want to add more cool tones to your repertoire.

Do you love Colourpop eyeshadows as much as I do? Read my more recent post on their Mandalorian Palette by clicking here.

Until next time!

Tubing mascaras have been taking over the makeup world for the last couple of years and its no surprise! They have the ability to keep your mascara smudge-proof like no other mascara can. Today, we’ve laid out for you the best drugstore tubing mascara that will make your lashes look so good, you might mistake them for falsies.

How Does Tubing Mascara Work?

Tubing mascara wraps each individual lash in a special formula that creates tiny elastic tubes around your lashes. This means each last is getting coated completely.

Tubing mascara will only come off with warm water and soap (or makeup remover), so you don’t have to worry about taking a swim with it on.

When you do finally remove it, you will notice that it comes off in tiny little tubes that have unwrapped from each individual lash.

Who Should Use Tubing Mascara?

Tubing mascara is great for people who have issues with their mascara smudging around their eyes throughout the day. This would include:

• People with oily skin
• People with oily lids
• People with straighter lashes
• People who’s lashes refuse to hold a curl

This type of mascara can be great for anyone who wants their mascara to stay in place all day long, but it will particularly help those of us who struggle with the dreaded “panda eye”

So, without further ado, here are my top pics for drugstore tubing mascara:

Boots No7 Stay Perfect Mascara

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This mascara is great for lengthening. It can also hold a curl, even in the heat and humidity! Because it is a tubing mascara, it doesn’t smudge and will last all day long.

Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes Tubing Mascara

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I love Essence Beauty because of their price tag. This one is just under $5 and works just as well as every other tubing mascara I’ve tried. This one is also vegan and cruelty-free!

L’Oreal Double Extend Mascara

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This one has been around for ages, but still gets great reviews. It is a tried and true formula that uses a primer and tubing technology to deliver full lashes that won’t flake or smudge all day long. First, just apply the lash primer. Once that’s dried, apply the top coat and voila! Gorgeous lashes that you don’t have to worry about all day long.

Revlon Mega Multiplier Mascara

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This one boasts that it can deliver length, volume, and hold a curl, all while being smudge-proof. This one I like because it comes in different shade, mainly the plum, which looks great against my green eyes. I like this one and I think it does a good job of delivering in lenght and volume. I can’t speak to it holding a curl, as I have curlier lashes. Overall, this is a solid drugstore pick.

Maybelline Sky High Mascara

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This is the one that went viral on TikTok and got everyone talking about tubing mascaras. I really like this one because it delivers on the length department. I always feel like I have a million lashes when I use this mascara. However, this one doesn’t give me the most volume. I like the look anyway, because I feel like I can see each individual lash and they all look really long. Overall, this one is a winner for me!

Final Thoughts

That’s it for my best drugstore tubing mascara! I think tubing mascaras are great to try out if you have issues with mascaras flaking and smudging under your eyes. They can really keep those issues at bay. I also love how they really stay in place all day long. Whenever I’m using a tubing mascara, I notice that my lashes look the same at the end of the day as they did when I first applied. Give a tubing mascara a shot and let me know how you like them in the comments!

Want to know more of my favorite drugstore mascaras? Click here to read my favorite drugstore waterproof mascara list.

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Everyone wants gorgeous, long lasting eyeshadow looks. How do we achieve that? Eyeshadow Primer! In my previous post, we went over What Primer Actually Does, but that one really focused on foundation primers. Today, we’ll be homing in on eye primer. Specifically, eye primer for oily lids. Somehow, the universe has blessed me with dry skin, but oily eyelids. What a combo! And as those fellow sufferers of oily eyelids know, they can be quite the challenge. They can keep your eyeshadow from really adhering to your eyelids. They can give you the dreaded eyeshadow “crease” throughout the day.

This is where eyeshadow primer comes in. Eyeshadow primer can do some real heavy lifting in terms of keeping your eyeshadow on throughout the day. It can also make your eyeshadows really “pop” and keep it from creasing for hours. However, not all of these formulas can really help gals with oily lids.

Does primer help with oily lids?

Absolutely! You just gotta pick the right ones. Just as we found out with face primer, different eyeshadow primers have different ingredients that are going to deliver different results. For us oily gals, we’re going to skip on the more hydrating formulas and stick with ones that promise to deliver long-lasting results. Often the packaging will have words like “24 hour wear” (a lofty claim) or “long-lasting”. Let’s stick with those.

Can’t I just use a concealer?

Some people can really get away with wearing concealer to help their eyeshadows pop, but let’s think about the ingredients in concealers. A lot of them (especially the ones we’d be using around our eyes) have a lot of creamy ingredients meant to brighten and conceal dark circles. That’s not really going to help us with our oily lid problem. We really need to think about the ingredients and how they are going to benefit us in terms of lasting power and banishing those eyeshadow creases.

Best drugstore eye primer for oily lids

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Ultimate Shadow & Liner Primer

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This one is the real deal when it comes to eye primer for oily lids. Because it has such great staying power, it also keeps your eyeshadow on for hours, even with oily lids. Not only that, but NYX Cosmetics is cruelty free and this item is extremely budget friendly. I’ve used this one with many different eyeshadows and creams and have had long-lasting results all day with no creasing.

Maybelline New York Master Prime Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Base

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This one is also pretty good. I have noticed that on hotter days where my skin produces more oil, I will get a crease here or there, but honestly, nothing terrible. Since its a matte primer, I start my look with matte canvas, which I really love. Again, this one is long lasting and keeps my eyeshadow on for hours.

Best high-end eye primer for oily lids

Urban Decay Primer Potion

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Anyone else remember the days where this was the ONLY primer anyone would use? Its because this stuff is JUST THAT GOOD. I get awesome wear times out of this and because it is slightly tinted, it also covers up any discoloration on my eyelids. As I get older, I’ve noticed some veining on my eyelids, which this totally covers up. That’s a plus! Urban Decay is also vegan and cruelty free!

My top pick

Lorac Behind the Scenes Eyeshadow Primer

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This is my absolute favorite eyeshdow primer. I’ve been using it for YEARS after a makeup artist asked me why I was so dead set on using Primer Potion. I remember him telling me how this one was the absolute best eyeshadow primer for oily lids. He seemed to know what he was talking about, so I went ahead and scooped it up. It was game-changing for me. No more creasing? No more smudging of my eyeliner? Yes, please!