Extra creases round my eyes? No ta! (The Body Shop Cream Eye Colour)

Member Name: nursie_nursie

Product:	The Body Shop Cream Eye Colour
Date:	16/10/08 (87 review reads)
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Advantages: Compact so ideal for handbags, easy to use

Disadvantages: Creases and expensive

I have never been a fan of cream eye colour as it tends to be hit and miss as to whether or not it is any good but when I got this one as a gift last Christmas I thought it only right I give it a try with an open mind and am now very glad that someone decided it would be a good gift.

I was given the shade 05 Mink. This is a natural brown, great for a natural look or can be used more heavily for a more obvious eye. I have found that I can even make a smoky look with it, which I hadn't expected.

This comes in a small tube with a screw cap that pulls out a wand to apply the colour. The wand is similar to what you would find in a lip-gloss. When you pull it out it has too much product on it so I wipe some off in the neck of the tube, this isn't ideal as it makes the top a little messy.

Applying it is so simple, either with the applicator or by dotting it onto my eyelid and smudging it with my finger. I have used a brush to apply it before too and that works really well. Even coverage is very simple or as I tend to do you can have a thinner application near the nose and a heavier application at the outer corner for more definition.

I do find that this will crease if you have any more than a very thin layer on. Although it creases I still like this product, it lasts pretty well apart from the small amount of creasing, which I should point out isn't as bad as other cream eye shadows that I have tried in the past. I wouldn't suggest this for a completely flawless look, if you want to look perfect for a party or special occasion then don't look to this but for an everyday look this is very good.

Removing it is simple, I have never had any trouble with it at all, it doesn't take much to get it shifted.

This contains Marula oil, which moisturises the skin whilst you are wearing it and cucumber extract too soothe the delicate skin.

It contains light diffusing particles so can be used on more mature skins as these help to disguise fine lines.

I really like it but I don't think I will be going out and buying any of the other shades or replacing this one when it is gone.

At £9.00 for 8ml I think this is well overpriced! I think there must be products of a similar quality for far less out there.

The Body Shop sells five shades;
01 Starry Silver - Duh silver!
02 Dusk Pink - A peachy pink
03 Artic Ivy - Soft green
05 Mink - Medium brown
06 Cashmere - Pinky/plumy/beige.



The Body Shop is involved with many charities and foundations, information on these can be found through links on their website. None of their products are tested on animals. They also run their own version of fair trade, which they call community trade, they pay fair prices to farmers of the ingredients they buy. Details of their community trade programme can also be found on their website.

The website is very user friendly and means not only can you buy online (good P&P charges and fast delivery) but you can also find out more about their products and find out where your local store is situated.
www.thebodyshop.co.uk

Summary: I like it but not enough to fork out for it!