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Good morning, class! Today we’re looking at the new Laura Mercier Editorial Eye Palette. I received the Editorial Eye Palette complimentary via Influenster. As always, all thoughts are my own.

This new palette is one-of-a-kind.

 The Editorial Eye Palette Intense Clays features studio-inspired, high-performance brushed metal and matte textured Clays to give you intense color without any shadow fall-out. Soft, flexible, clay-like hybrid textures apply beautifully with a unique, wet feel that seems to melt onto your skin. It also comes with an exclusive Air-light Setting Powder to prolong wear for up to eight hours and prevent creasing. – Sephora description

I thought I’d first swatch the shades for you. Each swatch also has a portion (on the right) that has been gone over with the setting powder.

As you can see, the colors are very pigmented and offer a nice variety. However, you might notice a lack of lighter transition and brow bone shades.

There are many ways to apply the shadows form the Laura Mercier Editorial Eye Palette, but my favorite way is to “stamp and set.” This is a stamping, or tapping motion with the finger that allows for quick application while maintaining the intense pigmentation of the both the matte and shimmer shades. I made a little video for you. Please note that this is my first ever tutorial video and I apologize for the crappy lighting and dry skin on my nose…

Overall, I really enjoy this palette. If you’d like to check it out, Sephora now carries it!

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Oh, hello there, class. Today we are looking at a product that Bite Beauty sent me through Influenster. Now, my opinion is never ever swayed by getting things for free- you know that. You can also rest easy, because I have used this product for years before ever getting it as a freebie! We are talking about the Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon.

I was sent three shades of the Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon- Glacé, Cava, and Red Velvet. Glace is a “dusty mauve,” Cava is a “lilac beige,” and Red Velvet is described as “rich, deep red.” Previously, I had used Glacé, Cognac and Pastille. Check out the Matte Creme Lip Crayon on Sephora to read about those.

I can tell you from experience that these lip crayons are incredibly comfortable to wear. They are pigmented and creamy  but not at all shiny. However, if you are looking for a lip color that lasts all day, this is not for you. You will need to reapply after eating, drinking, or even just talking for a few hours.

left to right: Cava, Glace, Red Velvet

You can see that Glacé pulls a little warm on my skin. It does look a bit more nude on the lips.

I also want to point out that these pencils have a built-in sharpener. Yes, you heard me right. Simply pull off the bottom of the casing to reveal a little pencil sharpener that can make your lip crayon pointy again. Ta-da!

So, if you’re in the market for a semi-matte lip crayon, I highly recommend this one by Bite Beauty. They have over 15 shades available, and even some cute sets for the holidays!

If you’ve tried the Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon, let us know in the comments!

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