Some eye looks using the new Wet n Wild Coloricon 8-pan palettes

I finally had a day to myself to really play around with all three of the new Wet n Wild Coloricon 8-pan palettes and I've chosen my favorite looks so far to share with you. For each look, I ask that you refer to the palette's corresponding numbers (see below) to see what shades I used.

For ALL of these looks, I used NO primer. I thought that was important to do, because I really want to show you what these shadows are capable of without the help of another product. Plus, we all use different primers, so I didn't want the primer to interfere with your perception of each shade and how they work together. I also only used new 2011 Wet n Wild products, with the exception of my brow pencil, concealer and foundation.

For new readers: I am not a makeup artist, nor have I ever claimed to be. I am an ordinary gal, so imperfections in my makeup application are to be expected. And trust me, I know they're there. I'm just a regular person trying my best to give you a better look at these shades, so please keep that in mind!

Up first, a look using the Comfort Zone palette:

For this look I used:

Shade #6 (see below) -- lids and crease

Shade #7 -- crease

Shade #8 (MAC Club dupe) -- outer "v"

Shade #1 -- brow bone and blended down into crease area

Shade #1 -- inner corners of eyes

Also used:

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eye & Brow Pencil in Olive -- upper and lower lash line

Wet n Wild Megalast Retractable Eyeliner in Blackest Black -- waterline

Wet n Wild Megalength Waterproof Mascara -- upper and lower lashes (two coats)

Wet n Wild Comfort Zone palette

Many of you know that green shades are in my comfort zone (no pun intended!). I own more green shadows than I care to admit, and it takes a really special green to get my attention these days, just because it seems like I've seen it all when it comes to green and eyeshadow. But I'm telling you, shade #6 is a real stunner in person. If you like green shadows, I think this one will impress you.

I also did a softer, daytime look using the Comfort Zone palette:

For this look I used:

Shade #2 -- lids and crease

Shade #8 -- outer "v" and blended up and into crease

Shade #1 -- browbone and blended downward

Also used:

Wet n Wild Megalast Retractable Eyeliner in Black Brown -- upper and lower lashline

Wet n Wild Megalength Waterproof Mascara -- upper and lower lashes (two coats)

And because I just could NOT capture the green flash in shade #8 (the MAC Club dupe) in pictures, I tried every possible form of lighting in my home and even crawled into my bathtub in the afternoon (there's a window in there) and I FINALLY captured a tiny bit of the green in a pic:

Can you kind of see the green running down the middle of my eye in the pic above?

The green flash in this shade is 1,000 times prettier in person and much more apparent in real life. Honestly, you've really got to see it in person to appreciate it.

Up next, a look using the Petal Pusher palette:

For this look I used:

Shade #6 (see below) -- lids

Shade #3 -- crease

Shade #7 -- outer "v"

Shade #2 -- browbone and blended downward

Shade #2 -- inner corners

Also used:

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eye & Brow Pencil in Amethyst -- upper and lower lashline

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eye & Brow Pencil in Purple -- waterline

Wet n Wild Megalength Waterproof Mascara -- upper and lower lashes (two coats)

Wet n Wild Petal Pusher palette

I want to point out that shade #6 (the muted plum with bronze shimmer), which I'm still convinced is a dupe of either MAC Sable or Twinks, is the kind of shade that would really come alive with the help of a primer. Without primer, the shimmer seems to fade and the plum base is more predominant the more you blend. But WITH primer (or foiled) I think the bronze shimmer would REALLY come out and add more dimension to this color. I swear to you, shades 2 and 6 are worth the price of the entire palette, as far as I'm concerned. Shade #2 is so creamy and satiny, and the subtle gold sheen makes it a lavender that you NEED if you're a lavender person.

I always say that I'm not a purple eyeshadow gal (I have a lot of trouble finding purples that don't make me look super yellow or sickly) but Petal Pusher has made me feel reborn when it comes to purples. And the new Coloricon pencil in Amethyst goes SO well with shade #6 in this palette--if you get Petal Pusher, I highly recommend getting the Amethyst liner to go with it.

And finally, we have a look using the Blue Had Me At Hello palette:

For this look I used:

Shade #6 (see below) -- lids

Shade #7 -- crease

Shade #8 -- outer "v"

Shade #5 -- browbone and blended downward

Shade #5 -- inner corners

Also used:

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eye & Brow Pencil in Turquoise -- upper and lower lashline

Wet n Wild Coloricon Eye & Brow Pencil in Deep Blue -- waterline

Wet n Wild Megalength Waterproof Mascara -- upper and lower lashes (two coats)

Wet n Wild Blue Had Me At Hello palette

OK, I'm now convinced that the shade in the #6 position in ALL THREE of these palettes is the best shade in each palette! That teal is just...you've got to see it in person. That's all I'm going to say. And the Coloricon Turquoise liner with the silver sparkle? Well, if you get Blue Had Me At Hello and you plan to use shade #6, you would probably be very happy if you picked up the Turquoise liner to go with it (if you don't own it already). It's a perfect match.

I also want to mention that I am VERY impressed with the Megalength Waterproof Mascara that I used for all four of these looks. I thought it might not be a love-match for me because the brush is so narrow, and I prefer volumizing mascaras. But I really enjoy the definition and length this gives my lashes, and the narrow brush makes it so easy to apply to every single lash. I also find that his mascara doesn't flake, run or smudge one bit for me throughout the day. I did have to use makeup remover to remove it (of course, it's waterproof) but even through a small cry (my boyfriend's currently in Australia and I miss him so!) this mascara didn't budge.

I hope this post helps those of you who were wanting a closer look at the 8-pans! Hopefully you have a better idea as to what some of these shades really look like, and how they can work together. For a detailed look at each 8-pan, with swatches, please click here.

Which palette are you the most excited to see and/or buy? I'd love to hear from you!

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