Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

This is a re-release of  limited edition highlighter Modern Mercury from Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder

I do not own the original version for comparison however the packing on this collection is to die for. This retails for $65

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder highlighter in Modern Mercury

Bare Minerals Invisible light Translucent Powder Duo - Swatch and Review

The Bare Minerals Invisible powder duo comes with 2 translucent  invisible powders that clams to instantly vanish when applied on all skin tones. The powder also clams to diminish pores and imperfections on the face and provides a effortless fresh look.

This powder retails for $32 and contain total of 9g/0.31oz of product between the 2 shades

Bare Minerals Invisible light Translucent Powder duo comes with 2 shades. One a Matte powder (Matte-Mat) which absorbs oils and perfect for a setting powder and the other a Glow Powder (Glow-Brilliant) that add sheer luminosity for highlight and strobing. Both powders are of a baked formula and feels very fine and silky

The Matte powder is a straight up while setting powder however applied lightly really does disappear into my dark skin without leaving behind any white cast. I found that this powder is great for setting my under eyes as well as to keep it on the go for touch-ups during the day

The Glow Powder has some sheen and looks to be a bit on the pink side however when applied to the skin this offers no color what so ever and just gives the skin a beautiful sheen/glow. There is no shimmer to this. This just adds a very subtle glow to the high points on your face.

I found that while the matte side while does what it clams isn't anything unique that you cannot find elsewhere. the Glow powder however is the star of this duo. This powder offers that beautiful lit from within look to your face. Keep in mind if you like really strong highlight like the Becca Shimmering Skin finishes this isn't for you. This is very subtle but would be great for anyone who wants that skin like glow. It does not enhance any pores (I didn't find that it really diminish them either) and is suitable for mature skin types that want still want to add that sheen.

Bare Minerals Invisible light Translucent Powder Duo

Bare Minerals Invisible light Translucent Powder Duo

Bare Minerals Invisible light Translucent Powder Duo

Bare Minerals Invisible light Translucent Powder Duo heavy swatch L to R : Matte and Glow powder

Bare Minerals Invisible light Translucent Powder Duo, L to R : Matte and Glow Powder

MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth

MAC Taraji P Henson just got released. What I was most drawn to form this collection was her Mineralize Skinfinish Highlight in "The Truth" Shade. This is described as a Soft bronze coral with gold shimmer. This Skinfinish retails for $33 and contains 10g/0.35oz of product.

When the promotional pictures were released this showed to be more of a lighter highlight shade however when I received it I was surprised at how dark this shade is. Even on my darker skin tone (between NC45 and NC50) this shade is no highlight. This is blush/bronze shade for me.

As always the powder is very smooth just like any of MAC Mineralize skinfinish formula and applies beautifully. If you are of a lighter skin tone this shade in The Truth will be a nice blush. For my skin tone this is more of a blush bronze in one.



MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth

MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth

MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth

MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth

MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth

MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth - L: heavy R: blended

MAC TARAJI P. HENSON - Mineralize SkinFinish Highlight in The Truth - L: heavy R: blended

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush pop in Heather Pop Review and swatches

I have been hearing the buzz about the Clinique Cheeks pops forever so I decided to purchase one to see what the hype was all about. And let me tell you the hype is real.

This retails for $22 comes in 12 shades. It contains 3.5g/0.12oz of product

It comes in the clear container which you can see the beautiful flower design imprinted on the blush. A+ for Clinique for the beautiful packaging.

Heather Pop is a beautiful mid tone natural pink. It looks light on my skin (I am between NC45-NC50 for reference) but I was surprised on how much the color showed up on my cheeks. If you are my skin color this will give you a beautiful Flush of color. It builds up beautifully and does not look overdone. It gives a beautiful soft sheen. If you are looking for bam in your face blush that's going to show up in one go this is not for you.  This is for someone who wants a natural finish to your cheeks and is great for everyday wear. If you are darker than a NC50 in MAC I suggest looking into other colors in this range as this color might not show up on your Skin

All in all I think this is a really awesome formula for blush and I am pondering over getting the Plum and Pansy pop as well.

You can check these out under the below retailers

Ulta
Saks5th
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom




Clinique Heather Pop



Clinique Heather Pop

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Oblivion

Urban Decay has come out with 100 shades of Lipsticks in few different formulas called Vice Lipsticks. One of the shades that I found to be really unique is the shade in Oblivion. This is in the Vice lipstick formula  Mega Matte.

This Retails for $17 each contains 3.4g/0.11oz of product.

Vice Lipstick Color in Oblivion is a very cool toned mauve pink with some grey to it. If you have a lighter toned skin color this might look a bit too grey on you. However if you have tan to deep skin tone this color in  oblivion would be a good Nude lipstick.

The Vice lipstick Mega Matte formula is very pigmented and does glide on your lips really well. It also wears really well on the lips without fading out patchy. The only complaint I have with the mega matte is that it dries your lips quite a bit. However the color is so unique and beautiful that I am able to overlook the dryness. I have heard that the Vice lipstick Comfort matte is a better formula so maybe I will try a shade from that range to see if its any different.

I think if you are into the cooler tone nudes with a pit of grey this is a really nice color to check out

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Oblivion

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Oblivion

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Oblivion



Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Oblivion

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Oblivion

Burberry Fall 2016 Runway Palette - Limited Edition

This is the Limited Edition Burberry Runway Palette from Fall 2016 Burberry makeup collection. Currently only available on  Burberry US and UK sites.

Retails for $68 and comes with 5g/0.17oz of product

Just wanted to get some pictures out for any of you who want to purchase this and wanted to know what it looked liked.

I have not swatched this as yet so I don't know if the silver is just a over spray ( I believe it is)

Limited Edition Burberry Runway Palette from Fall 2016



Limited Edition Burberry Runway Palette from Fall 2016

Limited Edition Burberry Runway Palette from Fall 2016

Limited Edition Burberry Runway Palette from Fall 2016

Limited Edition Burberry Runway Palette from Fall 2016

Limited Edition Burberry Runway Palette from Fall 2016

Makeup Revolution Pro Illuminate swatch and review

This is probably the biggest highlighter I have ever seen in my life.

It retails for $7 and contains 15g/ 0.52oz of product

This Makeup Revolution Highlight is a peachy golden color and feels like a cream to powder product going on ( this is a Powder not a Cream) . It feel really creamy to the touch even tho it is a powder product and goes on smooth and gives the skin a beautiful glow. It does not contain any glitter particles or any shimmer. This just gives the skin a beautiful glow/sheen.

If you are looking for a highlight to be seen from heaven such as the Becca highlighters this is not for you. This is very subtle and does not highlight any texture or pores on the skin. Great for matured skin. The color is suitable for many skin tones tho if you are very pale this might be too dark to be worn as a highlight. this is also really pretty to be worn on your eyes as a all over lid shade as it catches the light beautifully.

For the price I was surprised at how much I liked it and I don't think you would be disappointed with this .

Makeup Revolution is sold  at ulta

Makeup Revolution Pro illuminate highlight

 

 

Makeup Revolution Pro illuminate highlight

Makeup Revolution Pro illuminate highlight





L : Blended Swatch R: unblended Swatch

 

 

 

Tarte Tarteist Contour Palette @makeupShayla

This is the new Tarte Tarteist Contour Palette that was released with collaboration with makeupShayla. This is a Limited Edition Palette so if you want to get your hands on this then get this before it sells out. This is the 2nd version for the first Tarteist palette released for more darker skin tones

This contour Palette retails for $45 at  Sephora, Macy's , ULTA and other retailers that carry Tarte products. The palette contains 5 face products with Net weight of 4.5g/0.16oz of product.

 

The 5 powders consists of 3 highlight face powder a blush and 2 bronzing/contouring powders. If you are new to makeup the back of the palette shows you exactly on how to use these products. However these powders can be worn in many different ways as you choose.

 

 

As much as this is a face palette these shades can also worn on your eyes for a beautiful neutral eye look. The colors a all very pigmented so if you are of a lighter skin tone use a light hand. The powders blend beautifully and blend on top of each other well. The blush color even tho it looks light on the pan is a beautiful pink tone for darker skin. For me this palette is worth just for the middle glow color which is a pretty lid shade as well as a really nice highlight color for my dark skin

 

If you are looking for a all in one palette I highly recommend this one for darker skin tones.

 

 

L to R : Highlight , correct , glow , blush , Bronzer , contour

L to R : Highlight , correct , glow , blush , Bronzer , contour



Marc Jacobs Beauty Style Eye Con No 20 Palette - About last night

This is the new Limited Edition Holiday 2016 Marc Jacobs beauty Style eye con No 20 palette About last night that retails for $99 at Sephora
The palette comes with 20 shades of 0.03oz eyeshades which is a good price for the quality. I have swatched a few and they seem to be really pigmented. I have not worn it on my eyes yet so I cannot advise on the wear of these. The palette is more cooler in tone than the promo pictures and the pictures listed in Sephora