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Divinyl Lip Shine Info

The packaging is sleek and fun. Housed in a shiny purple (or is it pink?) component with the signature lip shape in the middle, these lipsticks are a tiny bit thinner than PatMcGrath’s traditional “mattetrance” and “luxetrance” products. The Divinyl Lip Shine is heavy enough to feel substantial, but is not the weightiest lipstick I’ve held.

You can purchase the Divinyl Lip Shine products as singles (Sephora has them!), in trios, or in the full set (on Pat McGrath’s site – be sure to use Rakuten for cash back if you go this route!) As usual, the trios are grouped into “Skin Show” and “Colour Blitz” options, though I personally feel all except for one shade are fairly “colorful.”

The Swatches

Now, for the swatches! You’ll see below that all the shades are shiny, as expected. The Divinyl Lip Shine shades are pigmented enough to show up in one swipe, but not to the point where the bolder shades are intimidating. Feel free to visit this Instagram post if you want to see a video of me trying them all on!

The Review

I’ve now worn the Divinyl Lip Shine shades now for a couple of days. I can safely say that this is one of my favorite lip products of the whole year. I find them to be similar in texture to Dior Addict Lacquer Sticks, but more moisturizing and slightly longer lasting. They do remain glossy during wear, and are comfortable throughout. This will not be the product for you if you aim for longevity. However, it is a great option if you anticipate needing to swipe something on quickly after removing your mask. These shades are also great to brighten up the face for a Zoom call! At $36 a piece, you do want to make sure this is an item you’ll grab frequently. And do make note, since the trio is $92 and the set is $184, you actually get a better deal by buying in “bulk.”

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#1 – KOSAS Tinted Face Oil Foundation

Best for those seeking light coverage and a moisturizing formula

Ladies and gents, this is sheer coverage at its finest. This product is called “tinted face oil” and that is what it is, a skin conditioning oil that’s tinted enough to even out and brighten the complexion. The formula is pure liquid, so be careful when taking off the cap to apply. A little goes a long way, and I’ve had success applying both with my fingers and with a brush. Looking for a little more coverage? The Tinted Face Oil pairs incredibly well with KOSAS’ Revealer Concealer, which you can apply over the foundation just to the areas that need some extra love.

#2 – ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

Best for those seeking SPF protection and a natural finish

This is another light coverage foundation, though in my opinion it is slightly heavier than the previously mentioned option. The Super Serum Skin Tint comes with a dropper so it is easy to dispense the preferred amount of product. The formula is moisturizing, but not at all oily, and the SPF is perfect for those planning to spend some time in the sun.

#3 – Bite Beauty Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

Best for those wishing for medium coverage

The Bite Beauty Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation is a staple in my makeup collection. It offers medium, buildable coverage and a natural finish that lasts all day. I find that it stands ups well to heat and humidity. An added bonus is that you can select the compatible primer based on your own needs – there’s one for normal to dry skin and another for normal to oily.

#4 – W3LL People Narcissist Foundation Stick

Best for those who may want to touch-up on the go

The W3LL People Narcissist Foundation stick offers medium coverage and a natural finish. My preferred application method is to draw on the face, and then blend out with a foundation brush. Given that many of us live in places with mask mandates, this foundation is an excellent option if you might want to touch up your nose once heading back outside.

Swatches and Wrap Up

All four of these foundations are excellent for anyone wishing to bring out their skin’s natural beauty with minimal effort. But remember, always apply SPF if there isn’t any in your foundation’s composition!

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Let’s start off summer with the bronze palette to end all bronze palettes. The Natasha Denona Bronze Palette was released on June 23rd, and since I received mine incredibly quickly (thanks Beautylish!) I thought I’d push out my swatches super fast in case anyone is looking for more information prior to purchasing.

With all that in mind, I’ll keep the writing here brief. This is a good palette. The shimmers are solid and not at all “crumbly.” The mattes are pigmented and blendable. The color story is versatile enough for any type of look. I can easily see the Bronze Palette becoming a mainstay of my vast collection. I believe this palette is of similar quality to previous Natasha Denona releases.

The swatches below were done with a stiff, synthetic brush over bare skin (no primer). I do use a stencil because I have a very unsteady hand!

As you can see, this is a palette for the lover of warm tones. However, it is not overly red like so many warm palettes tend to be. Given the moderate price, I believe the Natasha Denona Bronze Palette is a fantastic option for anyone looking to spruce up their collection this summer.

The Natasha Denona Bronze Palette is available at mutliple places, including Sephora, Beautylish and Natasha Denona’s site.

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Natasha Denona has been non-stop with the new releases (like the Gold Palette, Safari Palette, Mini Star Palette, etc.) At least this holiday release is her 5 pan size, making it significantly less pricey than one of the giant palettes! Let’s talk about the Natasha Denona Cranberry Palette, shall we? It features four new shades, and one repeat from last year’s Aeris Palette. I am always excited to see reds and cranberries, so those shades definitely drew me in.

As I’m sure you can imagine, the Natasha Denona Cranberry Palette is not your everyday neutral go-to. The three lighter shades are packed with shimmer and glitter. This is a palette you pick up if you want to make a statement. That statement is “look at me!”

As you can see, the Natasha Denona Cranberry Palette has some gorgeous shade options. But here’s the rub- while the shimmery shades literally shine, the red and the cranberry leave a lot to be desired. Using a brush will require a lot of building up. How about your finger? While your fingertip will be packed with color, the payoff on your lid will, for some reason, be mediocre. This can actually be a good thing if the deep shades intimidate you and you want a light wash of color. But I personally expect more from Natasha Denona’s shadows.

So do you need this palette? Not at all. But you might still want it if you are into the color scheme and are willing to work with it.  It would also make a lovely gift for a makeup-loving friend.

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Natasha Denona Gold Palette

Hello, friends! This is going to be a quick, photo-heavy post for the purpose of showing you the new Natasha Denona Gold Palette. This addition to Natasha Denona’s palette offerings features fifteen shades in a heavy, magnetic-closure component similar to that of the Lila and Sunset palettes.

The Gold Palette, while heavy in the gold shades, of course, also offers a variety of shades that work in tandem with the golds to create any look you can imagine. Some shades have matte finishes while others are metallic or “sparkling.” Let me show you…

As you can see, the matte shades show a lot of pigmentation. They are soft but not overly powdery, exactly what we expect based on the shadows in previous palettes. Sparks and Cava, the “sparkling” formula, are best suited as toppers rather than standalone shades. The blue shades – Python and Aurora- are not overly cool-toned and should be beautiful on most skin tones.

So far I am having a lot of fun playing with the Natasha Denona Gold Palette. It is currently available at Sephora and Beautylish.

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Archeo Palette

A sequel to their Paleo Palette (my thoughts and swatches here,) the Archeo Palette is Clionadh’s latest fabulous eyeshadow palette. It is no secret that I am a huge fan of their shadow formula, so it should come as no surprise that I immediately fell in love with the Archeo palette.

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The Archeo Palette contains 12 shades, divided evenly between mattes and shimmers. As with its predecessor, Archeo is hand-painted, and simply gorgeous. Formula-wise, this baby does not disappoint. Clionadh always astounds me with the depth and creaminess of their mattes. The metallic and shimmers are equally rich and comfortable to work with.

The shadows are organized into four “quads.” I’m not creative with shade descriptions, so I’m going to steal them right from the Clionadh website:

“Ritual Quad”
MONOLITH: A warm, nude tea rose matte shadow.

DEAD SEA: A dusky, royal blue matte shadow.

GLYPH: A duochrome shadow with a medium purple base and a strong blue shift.

SUNDIAL: A metallic, burnished gold shadow with lots of dimension and reflectivity.

 

“Excavation Quad”
EROSION: A rich, sandstone orange matte shadow.

NOMAD: A silky, buttercup yellow matte shadow.
NEO: A metallic aqua shadow.

SULFUR: A shimmery, lemon yellow shadow with subtle glitter.

 

“Topography Quad”
FRAGMENT: A peachy-pink nude matte shadow.

LICHEN: A a muted, grey-green matte shadow.

TERRAIN: A super unique, grungy, lime green shadow.

ARTIFACT: A metallic red-bronze shadow. It has a super opaque and silky finish, and contains a little bit of sparkle.

Swatches

Ready for the swatches? Of course you are.

As you can see, the colors are diverse and beautiful. Glyph and Terrain are quite unique to my collection, while shades like Fragment and Monolith are subtle but versatile.

The Archeo Palette is currently out-of-stock while the two-person Clionadh team works to fulfill their pre-orders. I believe that once those are complete, there is a chance that Archeo will restock. Follow Clionadh on Instgram to stay updated on the situation.

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Pixi Beauty Liquid Fairy Lights

I am always so thrilled and humbled to receive PR packages from Pixi Beauty. The most recent delivery included the gorgeous Liquid Fairy Lights glimmer eyeshadows. I wanted to share some swatches with you as well as my initial thoughts.

There are five Pixi Beauty Liquid Fairy Lights to choose from (if you are not tempted to get them all!) They each have a fair amount of shimmer, though some end up more glittery looking while others have more of a subtle glimmer. The Liquid Fairy Lights come in a slim, transparent tube with a doe-foot applicator.

I prefer to apply these directly to the lid and then pat out lightly with a finger. This method produced minimal glitter fallout, though to be safe I would apply these before your complexion makeup. These last through a long day with little creasing.

As you can see, Crystalline has a fairly translucent base. The other shades do have a pigmented base over which there is glitter of at least one color. For dimension, you might try applying a lighter shade like Sun Ray on the inner lid, and a deeper shade like Bare Brilliance on the outer portion.

So, if you need some sparkle in your life, I highly recommend checking out the Pixi Beauty Liquid Fairly Lights. They are certainly a more affordable option than a recent release from MAC, while being of similar quality.

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Aether Beauty Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Palette

I don’t remember what article led me to stumble upon Aether Beauty, but I’m happy it did. Aether Beauty, a small but growing company, developed the most gorgeous eyeshadow palette, and yes we are going to talk about it right now. Aether Beauty’s Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Palette is vegan and cruelty-free. It is also has zero-waste packaging. More on that later.

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The Rose Quartz Palette contains twelve eye shadows. Within these twelve shades, you have mattes, shimmers, metallics and even duo-chromes. The product is formulated with recognizable ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, and rose hip oil which contribute to the quality of the shadows as well provide benefits for the skin.

Now, here’s the really cool part. With the removal of the shadow pans and the elastic, the palette is fully recyclable. I guess it never occurred to me that my other eyeshadow palettes weren’t recyclable thanks to their mirrors and magnets. Live and learn, right?

The Swatches

Beauty connoisseurs will be most interested in the shades themselves. Don’t worry- I’ve got you covered!

As you can see, the shadows have a softer vibe to them. They are pigmented but in a buildable, blendable way. The Aether Beauty Rose Quartz Palette is one of the few I own where I feel like any combination of shades contained within would result in success. It’s just that good. I especially love the shades Aphrodite and Crystalline for a smokey but not overly dramatic look.

The shadows are soft but not excessively dusty. I have experienced some fallout with Reawakening because it does have glitters, but this is by no means a dealbreaker. The matte shades are especially impressive in that they blend easily and without being “muddied.”

Let’s recap, shall we? We have Aether Beauty- small, conscientious, soon-to-be very popular brand. They have the Rose Quartz Crystal Gemstone Palette – twelve wearable shades made with 70% naturally-derived ingredients. The vegan shades are housed in a fully recyclable palette. You can repeat all of these facts in your head if you need a reason to buy more eye shadow. You’re welcome.

By the way, if you need even more incentive to take a peak, Aether Beauty frequently has amazing sales and deals. Be sure to check out their website , which is both beautiful and incredibly informative.

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Hello beautiful people of the internet! Please forgive my long absence. I wish I could say I was doing something fun- but I was just lazy!
I want to get back-on-track with one of my most recent and most favorite discoveries. Today we are taking a look at the PÜR Visionary Palette.

I stumbled upon the PÜR Visionary Palette (literally stumbled, by the way…. I had perhaps first had a margarita..) on a casual trip through the aisles of Ulta. The purples and the pink among the neutral shades of this twelve pan palette called to me on an emotional level. And at $32, it seemed like a pretty decent buy. (Pssst- I also found it for slightly less at Kohls.)

I am not incredibly familiar with the PÜR brand, but I can say after playing with the PÜR Visionary Palette that I will definitely be checking out more from this line in the future. In the meantime, let’s talk about the palette. As I mentioned, we have twelve shades ranging from deep purple to pinky neutrals. It’s a warm-tone leaning palette, though not overly so. It also occurred to me as I played with the palette that the included shades are absolutely perfect for green and hazel eyes; the purples and rose gold tones will really bring out the colors in the iris.

Upon swatching, I found the mattes to be soft but incredibly pigmented. And the shimmers – they pack a lot of sparkle in a little product! Can we also talk about the shade names? “Role Model” “Icon” “CEO” I just think it’s incredibly refreshing to have product names that are positive rather than provocative.

Have I convinced you yet? If so, the PÜR Visionary Palette is available online and in-store at Ulta and Kohl’s. It is not on the PÜR website; I believe it sold out there. Lastly, if there are any other PÜR products you’d like me to try and review, please let me know in the comments!

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Hello everyone! I hope you have been well and happy! Today I wanted to quickly share some amazing swatches of a palette that will definitely be on many makeup lover’s radar. We are looking at the Kat Von D 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette.

This limited edition palette has 16 shades unique to Kat Von D’s beauty line, in celebration of the brand’s 10th anniversary. From Sephora’s description:

Kat Von D Beauty is celebrating their first decade in the only way they know how—an epic eyeshadow palette that inspires you to be your boldest self. In honor of this milestone, Kat hand-picked a special selection of shades inspired by and named after 16 of her muses—people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, and skin tones—representing the many faces of Kat Von D Beauty.

I wanted to talk about the Kat Von D 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette specifically here on the blog because I have seen mixed reviews. Before I even show you my swatches, I want to express that I really enjoy this palette. Is it Kat Von D’s best? Absolutely not. However, is it a beautiful, workable palette? Yes it is. It comes packaged in a beautiful gold plastic casing  (which I, of course, forgot to photograph). Definitely a collectible item.

Swatches

As you can see, the rainbow of shades is bold and pigmented.

There is a nice variety of shades and finishes. I was especially surprised by the intensity of the bottom two shades, as blues and greens can be so hit-or-miss. I saw a comment that bemoaned the lack of a color story. Personally, I think that the plethora of tones lends itself to a great many creative options.

The Kat Von D 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette is available at Sephora for $52. It sold out on Kat Von D’s website upon release, so definitely get yours soon if you are interested!

You might consider passing if: you never use colorful shades or if you have one of Kat Von D’s other colorful palettes. I did compare some shades to those in the Mi Vida Loca Remix and the Saints and Sinners, and there are no exact matches. You definitely need to pick this up if: you love rainbow shades and/or are a huge Kat Von D Beauty fan.

What do you think? Will you be shopping for the Kat Von D 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette?

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