I Went a Little Wet and Wild

I try to be an equal opportunity makeup addict, but I do admit that as I've gotten older, my purchases have become increasingly high-end. While I regularly buy items from the Sonia Kashuk line at Target, I haven't spent much time perusing the drugstore cosmetics aisles. While waiting for a prescription to be filled last night, I remembered the rave reviews of Wet and Wild products over at Blogdorf Goodman. Aside from the occasional 666 cult-fav lip liner, I've only considered buying Wet and Wild products for Halloween or totally off-the-wall colors I would only use once or twice. But after hearing their new eyeshadow compacts are comprable to the color and quality of some NARS products, I had to reconsider the brand. And honestly, everything is so affordable that I had nothing to lose. I have more than enough Lancome, Chanel, Stila, etc. that didn't work out for me, I might as well have some inexpensive items to be wasting my money on. I spent less than $20 on five products, and managed to try all of them out this morning. I'm happy to report that it wasn't a waste! My eye makeup is still intact almost 18 hours later. The eyeshadow went on very smooth and didn't cake or get all "creasy" (when your eyelids get oily and all the color gets caught in the crease). The liquid liner is waterproof and has a felt-tip applicator. I'm not usually a big fan of liquid liners because I prefer the smudgy look, but it's always good to have one in your repertoire. I never feel "done" unless my bottom lids are lined too, but it's too much to use liquid along my lower lash line. Enter the self-sharpening pencil liner that is black with subtle glimmer. I was just looking at a similar liner at MAC for 6 or 7 times the price, without a built in sharpener and smudger on the other end. The verdict is still out on on the mascara - I put on my usual brand out of habit, and used the Wet and Wild curling mascara as a second coat. It wouldn't be me if I didn't also buy a lip gloss. I chose a melon-pink lip plumper that looks similar to one in the Bare Escentuals collection (which I LOVE), but was a 6th of the price. It smells and tastes like cinnamon, and doesn't burn or make my lips too tingly. I actually like the tingle I get from other brands, but come on, it was 3 bucks. I don't know how much it actually plumped my lips, but the color is cute and sheer and I will definitely put it in my regular rotation. I am so surprised at the quality of Wet and Wild these days - and even more surprised at myself, because I can't wait to get back to CVS and try out more of the collection!