When I was first getting into makeup, a huge inspiration for me was Xenia. I loved her bright, wild makeup looks and fashion style that was so different from the norm. I would go to her blog almost daily hoping to see new makeup tutorials, and would hang out on her forum all the time. When I found out she had started her own makeup line, I knew it would be right up my alley and have those beautiful bold colors she made me adore!
I was lucky enough to be able to try some of the shadows out, and let me tell you, I am not disapointed!!
all applied over UDPP dry.
OVERALL: I knew before I’d even opened the containers that these wouldn’t disapoint! Every color has amazing color payoff and is super easy to blend. I didn’t have to pack the color on or anything, just lightly pressed my finger into the shadow and swiped it on top of the UDPP. Medusa probably surprised me the most, its a gorgeous blendable black with the most amazing blue sheen that shows up very nicely. Poodle Pink is one of my favorites, I’m a big sucker for those light pinks!! Snow Queen and Nymph are gorgeous on their own and would be pretty as a quick wash of color, but I’m more excited to use them on top of mattes and over lipsticks and glosses. Pink gloss with that Snow queen = sexy blue pink lips, mmm.. my favorite!!
I also got to try the Magik Finishing Pixie Dust, which is just that: a silica based finishing powder meant to create a soft focus effect, used to minimize imperfections and scatter light. The feel of this reminds me of the Makeup Forever HD powder that is all the rage 
The only downsides for these for me has to do with the packaging. The names of the colors aren’t anywhere on the containers, which makes it difficult for me especially (I had to refer to the website when doing the swatches and messed up a few before remembering what I ordered, haha). Xenia let me know that this was just for the first batch, that soon they will all have color stickers, which is good news!
The other thing is that there are no stoppers in the jars. Usually I’m not a big fan of stoppers because it makes it a lot harder to get a good amount of product out, but in this case the product was overflowing a bit and was sort of messy when I opened each jar.
Other than that, I love the product and looove the color payoff. Lime Crime Magic Eye Dusts are available for $12 at Limecrimemakeup.com (sidenote: Her site is wonderful in the sense that everything had not only a skin swatch, but an actual shot of the makeup on her eyes/face. VERY helpful in choosing the colors you want!).
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November 4, 2008 at 11:08 am
Wow, thanks so much for such a wonderful review! I’m glad you liked the colors – I figured you might since, like me, you’re into really bright-bright stuff!
Packaging. Hmm. I see what you mean – I considered having stoppers but like you said, you can’t get any eyeshadow out of them! Super annoying. I guess I’ll have to figure something out.
By the way, the first batch didn’t but soon all my colors will have color stickers.
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Again, thanks for the wonderful review!
xoxo
Xenia
November 4, 2008 at 7:05 pm
In regards to the quantity/ no stoppers. Ages ago I use to buy glitter from lime crime, and I was always impressed in comparison her quantity was always very generous! I’m looking forward to getting some of these colors!
November 5, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Thank you Leesha for doing this review! I’ve been wanting to try these but haven’t heard any reviews. i will definitely check these babies out lol btw, do you pictures of the products in their jars? I want to see how much powder is in 1 gram and how big the jar is compared to like those 5gram sample jars.
November 6, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hey thanks for the review!
the colors seems AMAZING i’m for sure picking up a few
are you going to do a tutorial with these? I’d love to see one to see the color combinations and color payoff
November 9, 2008 at 10:17 am
These are gorgeous but seem a little expensive… 12 dollars for a gram of product is more than a bit steep especially for a new product.
Not to say I’m not drooling.
November 9, 2008 at 2:43 pm
hey omg! thanks for sharinngg about this ace makeup linnee! i LOOOOVEEEE the colouurs probbs the best pigments i have! defoo gnna be my favo online shop! ano thiis sounds a lil silly but wha does UDPP mean?
<3 makeup lover
n anyways credit too you too for having a greatt site defoo goin to keep comin back to thiis
November 9, 2008 at 5:45 pm
OMG I’m SO freaking happy. I saw her tutorials on her old site, but lost her site for a loonnggg time. When I found my old link, the site was gone. I’m soooo happy to find her again, AND MAKING MAKEUP and her seeing her tutorials again…. SQUEE.
November 14, 2008 at 1:44 pm
i love the pinks! and the greenis really pretty.
November 14, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Wow, all the colors look awesome! I just wish they were cheaper!
I’m relating their prices to MAC pigment samples, which (if I’m not mistaken) are cheaper, and you would get more product.
November 15, 2008 at 4:27 pm
i hove these shades i have like 6 of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 18, 2008 at 7:40 pm
I just put in a $120 order and let Xenia know I found her through you. Thank you so much for this article, as this was exactly what I had been searching for! =)
January 19, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I just bought prima donna, I’m so excited to get it!
Thanks for recommending this!!
April 25, 2009 at 7:11 am
Hello what is the eyeshadow brand name called?
i so want some but carnt find any lol x
May 5, 2009 at 12:29 am
Have you ever considered creating a palette? I love your colors, I own several!
June 1, 2009 at 4:14 pm
i saw all the reviews on yourube and ran to the lime crime web site at light speed. i bought 7 colors and am not too thrilled with them. i own a plethera of mac, beuty from the earth, and just invested the same week in face front and bitch slap. compared to the other 2 aquisitions this week, the lime crime was mid priced at 12 vs the 10 and 14 a piece for the others, but the jars are far far smaller. cost for amount, this stuff wasnt cheap. they are very opaque unless you really pile it on, and its not the most even going on dry when trying to get that “so bright its illegal look”. but i do have to say, it goes on very well wet, which bitch slap does not work wet. the colors are nice, but totally not what they are advertised to be. and they look to be the same exact shades every other company has out. my cheap 120 pallette holds its own better. very bummed about this buy.
June 23, 2009 at 1:45 am
im in love with her websight love her colors
June 24, 2009 at 10:03 am
hey thanks for the review!!!hmmm seem’s you’re still in love with lime..well can u please tell us about avon cosmetic’s..
July 6, 2009 at 1:03 pm
hi Leesha! i really really love these colors. and i love the bright blue and greens video! it reminds me of something Hayley williams from Paramore would wear!! keep doing what you’re doing because i <3 your ideas!
~H~
July 27, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Thanks for ths Leesha, the skin swatches are really helpful. I love Xenia, but you’re video tutorial won me over when I saw how the colors showed up. I’ve been buying the colors, I currently own Elf, Pompadour, Vixen, Circus Girl, and Empress. Brightest shadows I’ve ever owned!
<3
August 21, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Hey! I’ve loved Lime Crime since I decided to try it out a few months ago. I thought I should mention that you dont have the one neccassary color. “Banshee” is my number one favorite color by Lime Crime EVER. It is a dark black with a sort-of burgundy glitter. What I love about this color is that some glitter shadows (especially pigments) are hard to apply because the glitter makes it thicker, but Banshee has the same texture as the other pigments. Get it
October 10, 2009 at 4:18 pm
lime crime is such a rip off, she just sell repackaged mica from TKB Trading
http://www.lipsticksandlightsabers.com/2009/10/will-real-slim-shady-please-stand-up.html
November 29, 2009 at 5:44 pm
why did you include nothing regarding the current scandal associated with this company?? i hate to say it, but i have truly lost respect for you because of this review. not a thing was mentioned about the repackaging scandal, which is important for people to know before they buy this utter crap. why would you not mention that you can get THE SAME EXACT THING from tkbtrading for a fraction of the price?? why would you not mention that the promotional jars she sent you are just that, and that the true amount you receive is much MUCH smaller? or the fact that xenia has been scamming people for years?? these are important things that as a consumer I WANT TO KNOW. im really, really disappointed in you leesha. it makes you seem like just another doe deere minion trying to cover up xenia’s ugly side. it also makes me feel like i cannot trust you anymore. so disappointed : (
December 22, 2009 at 4:26 pm
my god, kristi, calm down. it seems like your upset. yeah, i get that, but your really don’t need to accuse Leesha of anything. this was posted A YEAR AGO. perhaps she didn’t even *know* about the scandal. plus, nothing has been proven yet. until something is, i don’t think we need to push around any more rumors. while i am personally on the fence right now regarding the situation, i still think it’s too early to judge. please don’t lash out at Leesha or lose respect for her for something that’s not her fault.
December 23, 2009 at 12:03 pm
wow, i luv ur videos!!!!!!!!! ur so amazing and u r all of my friends and me’s makeup idol!
February 11, 2010 at 2:33 pm
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February 16, 2010 at 7:23 am
i absoloutly luv this site its my fave maekup one ever …..thanks x.xx.xxx
March 11, 2010 at 7:38 pm
hi my name is kristy i just saw your rainbow eyes video and i thought that video and the eyes were very pretty and im only 10 years old almost eleven and when i grow up i will try to do that to my eyes, nails and lips and i have some clothes thast match all of that and i will have all kinds of rainbow colors and that would look very pretty on me and you look just like my cousin crystle and she is 18 and she looks just like you in the eyes and thats pretty much it and if i get a video camera maybe i could do that and show you sometimes and i hope you like it if you could just e-mail me at stevenwalters@yahoo.com and if i know how to check it and we could be really good friend and if you want to you can call me at 473-8707 ok and that is it so bye i will keep watching your videos
March 23, 2010 at 5:44 pm
nice Keep It Up girlfriend!!!! LOL and try going to claire’s if u can’t a ford all of the other brands but i just looooooove her vids!!
March 23, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I love ue vidio’s I am 12 year old girl and i love to put eye shado on when i go to the much dances and i am a big fan of your stuff. My favorite vidio is the Rainbow Eyes It look’s so so pritty i tried it one day and it looked soo good and i love your hair ;D and if u can plz plz add me on youtube:D i love the tinkerbell vid i just adore Tinker bell!!!!! OMG U R AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 6, 2010 at 8:32 am
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May 31, 2010 at 10:41 am
dude that is freaken awesome!!!!
June 25, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Hey Leesha, just wanted to say I love you and all things you do!
I love your tutorials, your attitude, and your personality that shines through your videos. Makeup is a new medium for me, as I used to be a makeup hater! But people like you, have taught me that it is also a creative medium and make up isn’t just about looking barbie gorgeous all the time. I’m a fan of your dramatic neon colors, and yes, I *DO* go out with that kind of eyeshadow on my face haha 
Best of luck in everything !