It makes me super frustrated when the colour of a product doesn't shine through in a photo. This product is essentially a melted lipstick. It has a sponge tip applicator which means it's super easy to apply. Also, the sleek black case is perfect for slipping into a purse, although being black it has the potential to bend in.
The formula was a little bit sticky, almost like a lipgloss, but it applied really nicely. I wore this for maybe four hours and the glossiness did fade, but the colour stayed reasonably strong. In saying that I did have a smoothie and eat some crackers and biscuits so it didn't do too badly in terms of staying on my lips.
I think it's very similar to the Too Faced Melted lipsticks, but I think from what I've seen in terms of reviews and YouTube videos (RachhLoves has a fair few and loves them) that the Too Faced Melted lipsticks are better.
I don't think I'd buy this for myself, but I do like the colour, and it's easy to apply.
Luminizing Eye Shadow
First of all, I love the sleek case this eyeshadow comes in, so pretty and professional looking.
Second, I really like how it comes with a small brush applicator and sponge applicator. While I won't use these as I have make up brushes, I think it's great that they come with them. Also, they're good quality applicators, I don't think that the sponge would fall apart very quickly and the brush feels super soft, and the mirrors are a decent size considering the size of the case. I think the whole palette would fit really easily in to a purse as its slim and having a mirror in it means that you don't need to carry another mirror if you didn't want to.
Luminizing Eye Shadow in BE 213
I absolutely love these three colours, while they aren't overly pigmented, they are pigmented enough that building the colour doesn't make the overall finish look heavy. Also, it shimmers very gently without being glittery and obviously iridescent. The shadows work together and gives a soft, natural look and it looks stunning, it has become my go to palette.
The shadow stayed on my eyes really well and it didn't end up smudged all over the place. It has a really light, almost smooth texture which I really like. The colours do work well together and they also work quite well with my other palette.
I think that at $73.00 NZD, it's over priced especially as there's only three shadows. However, it is top quality.
Luminizing Eye Shadow in BR 307
With this palette I feel like the lightest shade is too white for the two other colours, but it does work nicely with the other shades. Again, not overly pigmented but super easy to build without looking heavy. The brown has a slight forest green tone to it in the palette, not so much when it's been applied but a slight hint of green can be seen. I have green eyes, so I have found it makes my eyes stand out a little bit more.
These three colours work really well together, although I do tend to use the lightest shade from the other palette because it's a little bit softer being a cream shade rather than white.
Again at $73.00 NZD I think it's over priced. I think a similar palette would be the Urban Decay Naked palettes, possibly a little pricier, but I think they have better pigmentation and there are more colours for a similar price which is always good.
I do love both of these palettes and I know I'll use them for a long time, I will however be purchasing the Naked Palettes at some point just because they look so pretty and I would love to get some of the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks.
If you want to see some reviews about the Naked Palettes and the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks, check out RachhLoves on YouTube, she's an awesome Canadian Youtuber and her videos are awesome. She has a really great mix of high end and drug store makeup reviews and hauls, so there's something for every budget.
Hope you enjoyed this review!
Jem
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