Showing posts with label contour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contour. Show all posts
Saturday, 31 March 2018
Pixi Pretties 2018
I received another exciting package, which definitely improved my Monday!
It was this beautiful package from Pixi, Pixi always come up with amazing PR packages and this certainly did not disappoint! One year after the launch of the original Pixi Pretties collaborations, they partnered with several YouTube beauty influencers to launch all new products! The latest launches are in collaboration with Dulce Candy, Chloé Morello and Weylie Hoang.
I just really can't get over how pretty this package is... Or quite how big it is! I struggled to get this into one shot!
Chloe Morello
Dulce Candy
Weylie Hoang
Palette Chloette - The palette of Chloé Morello has struck me the most. Neutral eye shadows and pink blushes are quite my thing. In addition to 3 beautiful blushes, there are 3 pairs of eye shadows containing all the shimmering shades (which can also serve as highlighters) I love a multi use product! There is also a trio of matte shades for the eyebrows, linings or contours. The colors are so pretty and portable, nothing too pigmented or bright. Eye shadow are overall pretty good, I would have liked there to be some more matte, especially if they are going to be used as brow powders. But I think she did a good job making this palette a complete face that is not too cumbersome. She has also created a gloss lip gloss that is beautiful on itself or layered on other lip products.
Coffee Con Dulce - This is again a lovely palette. I love that she has designed a universal palette that works for your face and eyes. It's A really affordable price for the amount of product included.. This is ideal for all skin tones. For shades that do not work as a highlight for you specifically, they make really lovely eye shadows. It is a powder with the consistency of the cream and these are really pigmented and intense.
Dulce's Lip Candy - Dulce has also created a palette of lips as part of her collection. These also look beautify really wearable shades and they have a lovely pigment to them. However, I am not really a fan of lipstick palettes as I feel that of all of my makeup I fell that lipstick is the item that needs to be topped up the most and its not really all that practical to be taking a palette with you day to day
Dimensional Eye Creator Palette - Weylie's palette is a daily palette that appeals to most of us, as it has the most lovely everyday colours. It's also the idea size if you're traveling a lot or even just throwing your purse for makeup on the go. After all, there are not too many neutral pallets. Nope! It also includes a black double-ended kohl pencil and liquid eyeliner.
I am really looking forward to getting plenty more use out of these items, I can seem them been a favorite on my vanity!
Em x
Saturday, 14 October 2017
Sleek Makeup
I have been trying out some new makeup this week from a brand that I have not used a great deal in the past. These products are all from Sleek Makeup, and they sent me some lovely items to try out!
The first product is the Face Contour Kit, this is priced at £7, and I think that is a really reasonable price for a duo pallette.
This is what Sleek say about the compact:
Face Contour Kit is one of our most iconic products at Sleek MakeUP.
A duo compact with a contour powder perfect for contouring cheekbones and a shimmer highlighter perfect for illuminating your face giving you that perfect flawless finish.Face Contour Kit in Medium is ideal for medium skin tones.
I found it to be really lovely to use, it is very blendable, the product itself is not to pigmented, but I do actually prefer that with bronzer, its a lot less scary to apply and more buildable.
They also sent me 2 of their Life Proof Foundations in 2 different shades. This is currently on offer on their website for £7, which again I think is really good price for a foundation
This is what Sleek say about the foundation:
Lifeproof your look with this foundation that goes the distance. Soft-focus powders create a blurring effect and help to reduce the appearance of fine lines. The oil-free formula can help skin look even and shine-free, whilst imperfections are concealed.
Sweat-proof
Oil-free
Medium to full buildable coverage
It is definaly not a full coverage foundation and gave me a more dewy finish that what I would normally go for, I liked how it was really easy to blend out. I think that this foundation would be good for me on a good skin day. Overall it is a good foundation
The next product is a beautiful eye shadow palette, this is the I Define Diamond Decade palette, priced at £8.99
This is what Sleek say about the palette:
Diamond Decade
Explore the far side of the moon. Midnight tones of deep blue and cosmic purples are contrasted with silver stars. Surreal hues take on an iridescent glow with an out of this world shimmer. This limited edition palette features 12 highly-pigmented, mineral based eye colours in glistening shades from shining icicle to soft charcoal, silver ore and pink opal.
There really is a stunning array of colours, I really am a fan of a smokey eye and these black and grey tones are great for that, I really like the pink tones to I think these create a really warm look. Something that I am really loving at the moment, as I reviewed previously with the Makeup Revolution palette
The shadows themselves are a really nice formula, they have a little bit of fallout especially with the shimmery shades, but with a primer these lasted no problem, they are also nice buildable shades, perfect for creating a smokey look.
They sent one of their Lip VIP Lipsticks in the shade Dream Decade, this is priced at £5.50
This is what Sleek say about the Lipstick:
Give your lips VERY IMPORTANT POUT status! This semi-matte lipstick provides an intensely pigmented, velvety finish.
Full-coverage colour with staying power
Creamy formula glides on smoothly and evenly
Includes Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Coconut oil to moisturise and nourish lips
I really liked the formula of this lipstick, its fairly matte, which gives is great staying power, but it is still really moisturising on the lips.
I was not a fan of the colour to be honest, it just was not the shade for me, it was definitely more a summer shade
The final item is this matte liquid lipstick in the shade Old Hollywood, this is priced at £4.99
This is what Sleek say about the Lipstick:
Matte Me is a matte finish liquid lipstick that glides on in one smooth application, with no need for a second coat.
Old Hollywood is an oxblood red that looks stunning when teamed with gold shades from Vintage Romance i-Divine Palette.
The light as air texture provides you with comfortable wear for hours, that doesn’t cake, flake or dry out, ensuring long lasting colour all day.
I have to say I love this product, I am becoming for of a fan of liquid lipsticks. This one is lovely. It is a great formula that is really long lasting. I have also been wanting to wear darker shades for the autumn and this is perfect
You can find Sleek Makeup HERE
Em x
Saturday, 25 February 2017
#Pixipretties
I received this package from Pixi, it came completely out the blue it was not something that I was expecting, it came in a huge box. the box that came inside was massive to! These pictures really do no do it justice. I was struggling to find somewhere to take photos of this whole package. The living room rug seemed the best choice in the end.
The box it in Pixi's signature green colour and has to doors on the front with a magnetic closing on them. Once I opened these doors I was amazed at what was inside.
This is a collaboration between 4 different beauty and lifestyle bloggers. The first it with ASPYNOVARD here's what it says:
NEW
FRESH &
GLOW-Y
Enhance your natural beauty with Aspyn's silky powders & finish off the look with her favourite eye accents!
Then there is a collaboration with Caroline Hirons, this is the:
NEW
DOUBLE
CLEANSING IN ONE
A unique 2-in-1 jar of Caroline's cleansing duo that cleans away the day and keeps skin glowing onto the next.
Next up is ITSJUDYTIME
NEW
IT'S GET THE
LOOK TIME!
Effortlessly transition from work to play with Judy's mix of gorgeous shades for lips and eyes.
And finally from Maryam Maquillage
NEW
CONTOUR
NECESSITIES!
Create a luminous defined look with Maryam's dream palettes and brush, perfect for contouring & highlighting.
These are 4 totally different sets of products that look absolutely amazing! I'll have a more in depth look at them below:
First up is ItsJudyTime! Judy has been in the YouTube world for a long time.For her collab, she decided to create two products an eye and lip palette.
I have used Pixi's eye shadows before, and I love the consistency of them, the shimmery shades were very silky and I didn't have a problem with fall out. the matte shades were slightly harder to blend but they do blend out nicely with a bit of patience. I was also impressed with how long they stayed put. overall it is a lovely palette with great wearable shades.
I’m not a fan of lip palettes because they can get very messy BUT I do have to say they’re very convenient. The ItsLipTime features a collection of lip colors in a range of wearable colors. The lip colors look very similar to Pixi’s usual lipstick formula which is actually pretty nice. You can apply with your finger but I would recommend using a lip brush for an even application.
Aspyn Ovard collaboration, consists of three shimmering Glow-y Powders and an Eye Accents kit.
Pixi + Aspyn Ovard Glow-y Powder:
Available in three beautiful shimmery shades, the Glow-y Powder features a soft but slightly dusty formulation. The pigmentation is very impressive but I find that the powder doesn't adhere very well to the skin so all three shades provide a much sheerer application than you'd expect. The powders are housed in a simple green pot with a twist-off lid; the packaging isn't all that convenient, but they are a really decent size!
Rome Rose: This is a beautiful coral rose blush packed with soft golden shimmers.
Santorini Sunset: A classic champagne shimmer, this shade is very pigmented but the texture was not as creamy or buttery as I would have liked.
London Lustre: A pigmented icy champagne shimmer, London Lustre is perfect for those with pale skin and a cooler undertone.
Pixi + Aspyn Ovard Eye Accents:
This is an eye and brow duo featuring a simple clear Brow Tamer and a teeny tiny Lower Lash Mascara. I have never really used a mascara that is specifically designed for the lower lash, I normally just use whatever is on the top lashes! The applicator is truly perfect for catching those wispy lower lashes. Unsurprisingly, I have used the brow gel before and I am still a fan, they keep my eyebrows in place all day!
Here are all the products in the center on the box. they are all a decent size and again I love the packaging.
Maryam has given us the Strobe & Sculpt, and the Strobe & Bronze Palette. Both palettes contain six gorgeous and pigmented buildable powders that have a brilliant staying power.
The Strobe & Sculpt Palette contains 3 highlight and 3 contour shades help achieve refined lighting and defined shading for a seamless luminous finish. At first glance, I thought that the contours were going to be too dark for my fair skin, but, as mentioned, the shades are extremely buildable. They apply light at first, which makes the powder versatile for a variety of skin tones. I’m very picky with the contour powders that I use, but this palette contains one of my favorite, go-to shades!
The Strobe & Bronze Palette. If you want a bronzed glow, or a highlight that is really pigmented then, you have to get this palette! There are 3 highlight and 3 bronze shades, and all of them are just amazing! This palette is going to come in handy during the Summer months! And that highlight in the middle is amazing it is such a versatile shade!
And now for the Strobe & Sculpt Brush! I knew this brush was going to be good, but it’s my brush for everything now! This dual ended, super soft, synthetic fiber brush applies and blends contour, bronzing and highlighting shades seamlessly! I’ll be honest, I didn’t think I was going to use the tapered side all that much, but it’s fantastic for highlight! I usually opt for a fluffier brush for my powdered highlighters, but this one works beautifully!
Finally is Caroline Hiron's Double Cleanse. Years ago Caroline introduced us all to the Pixi Glow Tonic and it was incredible. I'm totally obsessed with double cleansing so I was very excited for the solid and cream cleanser duo. It's paraben free, fragrance free, and not tested on animals! The solid oil gets off all of my makeup so easily. It's super gentle on my skin, but still powers through my waterproof mascara! The cream cleanser is also lovely, The oil side contains Vitamin E to protect and condition, Cameillia Oil which is rich in Omegas, and Evening Primrose Oil to heal and moisturise the skin. The cream side contains Vitamin C to protect and promote collagen, a Peptide Complex to plump and reduce lines, Arginnie which improves cell renewal and elasticity. This is also becoming a permanent product.
Saturday, 14 January 2017
Freedom Makeup
Freedom has been a brand that I have been curious about for a while now, but for one reason or another I have never actually purchased any thing from the range. I don't normally have that level of self control when it comes to makeup!
I was having a browse on Superdrug's website and found a couple of items that I though I would give a go from the range. I didn't go crazy... surprisingly! I do have plenty of makeup to us, but I did get a couple of bits that I thought for me were products that I would not normally go for. I thought I would share my thoughts with you....
The 3 items that I went for are:
The brow pomade in the shade chocolate,
Pro Contour Stick in the shade medium
Finally the Pro Melts Stripped Collection, which is a set of 3 liquid lipsticks.
The first item the brow pomade is a product that I have been looking into trying for a while, I have tried a lot of different brow products recently for my brows and I do always seem to lean towards a brow pencil. I have tried a few powders but never a pomade product. I have seen reviews that compare this product to the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade, but at a much more affordable price. The product itself is very pigmented, a lot more so than I expected! So you only need a small amount, I can see this product lasting me a long time. I applied it with a small angled brush and I was very impressed with the result. It lasted me all day and did take some removing at the end of the day. It is a more dramatic look than what I would normally achieve with my pencil, but I think I also need some time to play around with it to get the look I am looking for.
Overall I have been very impressed with this product and I am looking forward to experimenting with it even more
You can find the Brow Pomade at Superdrug here, for only £5!!!
The next item is the Pro Contour Stick, I have tried many different contour products both creme and powder but these are normally in a palette or individual, so I have never tried a stick version of the product before. I found this easy to apply exactly where I wanted it, with it been a stick. It was also very blend-able. The stick wasn't actually as pigmented as I expected it to be, I'm not sure if I see this as a positive or a negative point as I think that contour is a lot more blend-able if it is not too pigmented, if that makes sense. I want the product to create a shadow on my cheekbone mostly nothing to harsh. The highlight end was good under my eye area which is something that I would normally use a concealer for, this is a matte shade so I still did add some of my powder highlight over the top, but overall this product worked very well.
You can find the Contour Stick at Superdrug here, for only £5!!!
The final product is the liquid lipstick pack, I got the stripped collection which contained 3 shades: Expose, Stripped and Bare. As shown below (in that order)
I have been yet to try a liquid lipstick, but I have seen them all over the internet so I was intersted to see what all the fuss is about. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one at first. I just wanted to see how I got along with them. Now I have tried them I can see why people have been raving about them.
I have been put off wearing liquid lipsticks partly as they seem to remind me of a lip gloss which I am pretty sure I have not wore since leaving primary school, the wonderful sticky lips on a windy day where it was impossible to get your hair off your mouth!! But I have been pleasantly surprised. These doe go on with a wand which does resemble a lip gloss but that has to be the only resemblance, these glide on like a lipstick, aren't sticky and have brilliant staying power. They are not as good as a lip stain, but they are more moisturising on the lips. I did have to re-apply after eating, but overall I love these! I chose very wearable shades for me, I don't tend to be too adventurous when it comes to my lip colour. So I am sure I will be getting a lot of use out of these.
You can find this set at Superdrug here, for only £6 for the 3
At the moment selected items withing the Freedom range are on 3 for 2 at superdrug making these even better value! You can find those items here.
Em x
Friday, 9 December 2016
Pixi's Holiday Collection
I was lucky enough to be sent this lovely package from Pixi this is part of their holiday collection, and I had been so excited to giv these products a go!
This package included the Pallette Rosette which is beautifully packaged in their lovely green packaging. It includes 8x eyeshadows 3x brow shades and 3 different face shades a contour colour, a blush and a highlighter. I have to say I have been using these 3 powders so much since opening them. They are so blendable. I have found myself reaching for these more and more especially the contour powder it's the perfect shade for me! The eyeshadows are all really blendable and very pigmented, along with the eyebrow shades to the middle shade worked best for me.
There was also a mattelustre lipstick in the shade classic red this is a lovely cool toned red that is perfect for the festive season. It is matt but isn't drying as some can be. It has brilliant staying power I wore this on a trip to a Christmas market and it survived the mulled wine!
Next is a Endless Silky Eye Pen in the shade OpalOvercoat. This is defiantly silky it went on great and I have found that it sharpens well which is a pet hate of mine when I have a lovely pencil until the first time that you come to sharpen it!
Finally is the Fairy Dust favourites in the shade metallic warmth. There again are brilliant quality they are so pigmented and have very little fall out. I have always been wary of using pigments as I feel I could quite easily get into a mess but these are great and so easy to create looks that are perfect for the festive season!
You can purchase all the products I have mentioned plus more from theirs Bolidau collection from the pixi website here.
This was a look that I had created with the products except for the lipstick. This is my trusty Velvet Teddy by Mac as this was more of a daytime look. The products are great to switch between an evening or a daytime look just by changing a couple of things.
I also thought it was worth a mention that I got the eyebrow gel in my M&S advent calendar when I was trying these products, so it seeme a great opportunity to try it with their bow powders. I am wearing both in the imgw above and I think it just finished the brows off nicely. Even doesn't a good job of taming my brows and kept the look in place
Em x
Thursday, 2 June 2016
Drugstore Contour Kits
I have been having wanted to try some contouring kits for a while, I have been using highlighters for some time mostly powdered ones but thought I would like to see the full effect of using a kit. I have contoured with some darker concealer in the past with varying results! Some looking lovely others looking more like a bad fake tan job! 😂
I love the packaging for this it looks really sleek and the mirror fills the entire lid which is so useful especially for travel, it almost has a Nars feel to it which I love! I did my usual foundation/ concealer routine then used this as a final step. I used my real techniques brush and it blends out so perfectly it is really an amazing consistency it didn't look cakey. I would say i could set my makeup with this product, I don't get particularly oily skin but this product did last very well on me. They are both Matt shades so the highlighter doesn't leave you with a shimmery glow but is is brilliant down the bridge of your nose and under your eyes across your cheekbones which was here I used it. It is perfect for hollowing out your cheekbones.
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I have had a lot better luck with these two contour kits in particular, the first been the Define and Contour Kit by Seventeen. The 2nd the Loreal Infallible Sculpt Contour Kit. I have to say how much I love both of this kits! Seventeen's is a powder kit and Loreal is a cream consistency in the UK version. Depending on what is your preference or skin type there may be a formulation that is more suited to your skin type. I would say that I have a combination skin type and I didn't have a problem with either of these.
Firstly the Seventeen Pallett:
Next the Loreal Pallet:
I was excited to see this as it was a cream consistency which I have not seen so much of in drugstores. The packaging on this pallet for me doesn't look at good, I know that is not the most important thing for a beauty product but it looks cheaper and the mirror that is on the lid had actually come unstuck on the mine so was face down in the product which was not a good start! It was easy to rectify though. You do get plenty of product in this pallet I was suprised. The consistency of this product is amazing it's a cream but it's such an opaque colour and isn't greasy at all it almost drys like a powder which I found really interesting. I think it was easier to get more of a chiselled cheekbone look with the cream contour but wasn't as highlighting with it been so matt?
Overall I have loved both of these products will defiantly be repurchasing when these are out
Em x
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