July 04, 2011

Review: Models Prefer Mineral Eyeshadow and Liquid Eyeliner

The Models Prefer range had been around at Priceline for a while now, but I never really paid much attention to it as it was one of those brands that was always hidden away in some corner of the store, kind of like in a bargain-bin area. Also the few times I'd swatched some of their powder products the pigmentation was really weak with massive fallout.


That all changed about a month ago when I noticed that a whole stand of Models Prefer range had sneakily been put up at my local Pricelines (I live within 5 kms of 3 Priceline stores... house location chosen strategically). The prices were really reasonable, so I thought I'd give a couple of their products a try.


I bought a mineral eyeshadow duo ($12.99) and a black liquid eyeliner ($9.99). Pretty good so far.

Mineral Eyeshadow Duo in Brown and Dirty 
Two things I normally dislike about mineral shadows... the messy powder versions, or the hard top that the pressed versions develop. I'm happy to say that this particular pressed version has not developed a hard top even after a month of use and swatching with my fingers. There seemed to be 8 or so different colour combinations available, all of them with a light and a dark colour that would go well together. I was a bit boring, and went with these browny shades, but there was a purple/pink combo that I have my eye on.

Pigmentation - 7/10
Lasting Power - 8/10
Packaging - 8/10
Value - 9/10


Liquid Eyeliner in Jet Black 
This is my favourite of the two purchases. I'm generally hopeless with liquid eyeliners, I just can't do a straight line so I end up having to smudge black eyeshadow over the top of it and pretend that the smudged effect is what I was going for all the time. This eyeliner comes with a hard tip, which doesn't go all bendy when you try to use it, and makes drawing straight lines a breeze. You can also do a fine line, or go a bit thicker just by pressing down the tip of the applicator when drawing.

I've used both products in the eye look above
Pigmentation - 9/10
Lasting Power - 9/10
Packaging - 9/10
Value - 10/10

Overall I'm quite happy with both my purchases, and won't hesitate getting something else from the range again.

Have you tried this range yet?

Disclaimer: Both products purchased with my own money, I'm not affiliated with this brand or with anyone that sells it. 

17 comments :

  1. I've been noticing the new models prefer stands but hadn't been game enough to try anything yet. I think I'm going to try the liquid eyeliner as I'm on the never ending search for one that I can use easily

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  2. I had a look at their range and I agree that they're so reasonably priced. I had a look at their brushes and cheek products. Your review is making me want to check out their mineral eyeshadows!

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  3. I've been looking for a new liquid eyeliner, think I might have to try this one out!

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  4. I'm glad you liked the products, it makes me more willing to try their stuff in the future. I only have one product from them - a 9 shadow palette - and it's amazing! I haven't checked out the rest of the range though for whatever reason.

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  5. If you find it hard to draw a straight line, Gel liners are great for that.. I use the Bobbi Brown one.. Only issue I have with it is that it's not as black as I like it to be.. And the fact that it doesn't come with a brush kinda sux too..

    But for a liquid liner, I use Illamasqua's precision ink in abyss.. It's amazing.. Glossy finish and long lasting.. The tip of it is exactly like the Models Prefer one ;)

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  6. @Megan - the quality's definitely good, try them out. Their brushes also look pretty good, I'm keen to try them too.

    @PopBlush - I want to try their brushes next, hope they're good because they're really affordable.

    @Remi - well it's definitely a great price, and I was happy with it so why not!

    @SilhouetteScreams - I love when budget brands deliver, and this is definitely meeting my needs.

    @Delyteful Speaks - oh I've got gel liners too, still hopeless at it! It's probably my brush handling skills I reckon. LOL. Thanks for the tip re Abyss, must check it out.

    Lilit
    xo

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  7. they look fab i think these are available in the UK but not yet tried them x

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  8. I'd been eyeing off that purple/pink mineral eyeshadow too! But I picked up a couple of eyeshadow brushes instead, because I too was being sensible :x

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  9. Yeah I've swatched those shadows they looks pretty good!

    I have a mascara from them that I've reviewed in the past that I really love! Although the packaging has changed so I am not sure if its the same formula of mascara as the one I got.

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  10. Lilit, how good are the eyeshadows right? If I had room, I'd buy some, but alas, saving up space and money for HAWAII!!!

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  11. Great review Lilit!!!

    I just had a swatch of their eyeshadows over lunch today and I was taken aback but how awesomely pigmented they are!!!!

    They have a massive section in the new Priceline in the City!

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  12. Brown and Dirty looks gorgeous ^^

    Love Christine ♥

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  13. i picked up a few of the brushes...seem pretty good so far..but will look out for these shadows now..great review:)

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  14. @victoriagabrielle - I think these are an aussie brand unfortunately, and only available at that particular shop.

    @Mel - yep that pink/purple was gorgeous, my next stop is to get the brushes. they look great quality for the price.

    @Hannah - I haven't tried their mascara before, hopefully they haven'tchanged the fomula and it's still great.

    @the concealer - Hawaii???! Well you'd def be buying cheaper makeup there for sure!

    @Adeline - thanks babe, they surprised me too. I haven't seen their city stand yet, I need to check it out.

    @Christine - thanks hun

    @ Priyanka - thanks babe, let me know what the brushes are like as I really want to try them.

    Lilit
    xo

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  15. Ooh, I've been eyeing those shadows for ages! Stupid eyeshadow ban. :/
    I WANT THEM ALL!

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  16. Gel liners are great! I love all the tips. Thanks for sharing this.
    Hostess torino

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  17. I almost bought one of the eyeshadows and then thought "no" at the last second, I'm not sure I'll be so strong next time after reading this.

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