Lancome Subtil Palette Review (Peche Savvy)

Ever since I tried the Lancome's Teint Idole 24h Foundation, I've been extremely satisfied with their products!

I was able to pick up one of the Blush Subtil Palette from the spring makeup collection. There are 3 colour sets in total and I feel that this particular one has the most unique blush colour.

Lancome Blush Subtil Palette in 158 Peche Savvy

For a price tag of 45CAD, I think that this is so much more worth it than the UD Basics Face Palette!! 

The bronzer/ contour colour is matte and the blush gives a beautiful sheen rather than glitter everywhere. 

Before blush/ contour/ highlight

After

Closeup

The blush is amazing! It gives the face a perfect youthful look and suitable for all skin tones! 

I used the bronzer to contour the sides of my face and nose. Highlight at the top of the cheeks and nose bridge. 

I LOVE THIS!!!! I highly recommend this to all of you who are in the market for some blush bronzer palette type thing. I can see myself using this and abandoning my other products.... for awhile at least!

Thank you for reading! See you again soon :)

The Balm "Balm Jovi Rockstar Palette" Review

Hi all! I'm back today with a short review of the Balm Jovi Rockstar Palette from The Balm cosmetics. 

After all the hype on the internet and YouTube, I decided to give it a go when I popped by Rexall Pharmaplus a few weeks ago.

Here is a look that I came up with using the palette. The more vibrant eyeshadows and lip colour are from another brand. I'll include the list at the end of this post.

Swatches

The eyeshadows are very buttery at the touch of the fingers. However I find it slightly powdery when picking up with an eyeshadow brush. If you tap off the excess before application it will be all good :) 

Pigmentation is great on both the darker and lighter colours.

Top: Lip and Cheek Tint
Bottom: Highlighter and Blush

The highlighter and blush are extremely pretty on. Despite the names on the palette, those are the exact same colours as their popular Mary-Lou Manizer and Fratboy Blush. What a deal! 

The lip and cheek tint are average, nothing to rave about. Although it is nice that those 2 products are sealed separately, that way the powder products will not get on them so easily.

Overall I do like this palette and I do feel that it can compete with higher end eyeshadows that you can find in Sephora. 

You can find The Balm cosmetics in selected Rexall Pharmaplus in Canada. 

As promised, the other products that I used to complete the look above.

Wet n Wild Palette in I'm Feeling Retro

Buxom Lipgloss in April; Tarte Blush (sorry I don't remember the name!); Maybelline Pink Pop

Thank you for checking out my blog and have a wonderful week ahead!

Tarte Baby It's Bold Outside Sets Review

Hi all! Before I begin my review today, please check out my last blog post to win some free makeup. Open to everyone! All you have to do is follow me on Twitter and tell me what you would like to see next on my blog. It's that simple :)

Back to our main topic today.. Tarte. I've been a great fan since I discovered their products about 2 years ago. Outside of North America I find that it is almost impossible to get their products, and if lucky enough, the products will cost a bomb!

Today I'm sharing a short review about the holiday sets that came out in Sephora. You'll be able to find this set in store and online.

Baby It's Bold Outside Makeup and Blush Set 

The first set is one that comes with 24 FULL SIZE Amazonian clay eyeshadows, 8 maracuja lipglosses, 1 Amazonian clay blush in Shimmering Rose, 1 brush, 1 tester size mascara and a small finishing powder. 

The shadows

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Shimmering Rose

This set is amazing for $70! The eyeshadows are super pigmented as well as the blush. Their Amazonian clay line it most well known for the longevity of the products. A little goes a long way :)

At first I was concerned that the lip glosses will be really crappy as the packaging looks like the ones you can find for little girl makeup sets. But no! They are amazing glosses despite the slightly cheap plastic container it comes in. I'm super stoked to have so many colours to play with. 

The brush and the bag that it comes with are also very handy. Size is great, good for travelling and makeup gigs!

The blush set comes with 4 Amazonian Clay blushes (I LOVE THEM!) in colour Angelic, Fantastic, Magic, and Stellar. It's a great selection and fits most skin tones. Prior to this I only have Dollface, and this has made my blush collection so much better!!!

All in all, I highly recommend you to check it out in stores if Tarte is accessible to you. I'm sure you will fall in love with it!

Stay tune tomorrow for some Givenchy makeup review.

Favourite Drug Store Make Up

Hi there! I'm back today with some of my favourite drug store products! Most of them I've own and used for awhile now so please feel free to tweet/ leave me a comment if you wish for me to explain a little more.

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FTTB: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner Trio (from light to dark); MILANI Liquif'Eye Eyeliner

FLTR: MILANI, Physicians Formula Trio (from darkest to lightest)

These eyeliners are some of my absolute favourite as they stay on the tight line and water line and does not budge! Especially the Milani, which comes in a variety of super bright colours. 

L'oreal Voluminous Hydrofuge Mascara

This mascara makes my lashes really full and does not smear even after long hours of wear!

Sleek Make Up Palette in Strom 578

A brand from the UK but available in their online store. This palette offers great pigmentation and large mirror. Good for travel as it creates looks from day to night.

ELF Contouring Blush & Bronzer Powder

A dupe for NARS Orgasm and Laguna at the price of $3! Super pigmentation but slightly shimmery. If you are not into any shine on your face, you might want to give this product a pass.

Wet n wild Coloricon eyeshadow palette

Wet n wild Coloricon Blusher (Heather Silk 832)

Wet n Wild has been stepping up on their game lately. All their Coloricon products became a great hit in the beauty community. Their products are available at most drugstores (Walmart in Canada) and priced very reasonably. You should definitely get your hands on some of their products if you have a chance!

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation ( Nude - SPF20)

This foundation gives a luminous finish and offers medium to high coverage. It looks great in pictures and it gives a flawless finish! Definitely one of my top favourite foundation from high end to drug store.

All products mentioned are available in your local drug store or supermarket unless otherwise stated.

See you tomorrow for Asian exclusive drug store favourites!

Sigma haul and review (Paris palette and brushes comparison)

Since the launched of Sigma Makeup several years ago, there has been noticeable changes in the beauty industry. High quality brushes are no longer restricted to make up professionals, make up addicts out there are now able to access them and create beautiful looks!

Today I went to the post office and picked up my Paris Palette and 2 E25 brushes that I've ordered last Thursday.

Open Box!!!! Super excited ^.^

Comes with a lot of information about Sigma's products

Close up of the Paris Palette! Swatches below.

Upon open box I noticed that the black shadow was slightly cracked and very little bit has gone onto one of the blushes. The palette has a very distinctive paint smell which I hope that it'll go away soon. Brushes are stained with some stench too however overall presentation is still acceptable.

One thing to note! The Angled brush does seem like it's lower quality than the one in the Premium Travel Kit.

Premium Travel Kit (bought it over 2 years ago)

Here are some pictures to compare the brushes:

Both the brushes in the palette and the travel kit are protected by the plastic covers. Paris Angled Brush is noticeably more frayed out and the bristles are soft but less dense than the Travel Angled Brush. 

The two E25 brushes are similar to the old ones however the quality of the handle also seems flimsy and unlike before.

In my box I also received a tiny sample of one of their shadows (dupe of Mac Paradisco)

SWATCHES!

All swatches are done without base and with the use of brushes.

Cons:

• Pigmentation is reasonable but not amazing
• Unusual paint stench
• Slightly powdery but can be solved by tapping away before application

Pros:

• Good value for money ($10 off code "Xteeener")
• Great colour selection for travel

Sigma ships worldwide so check out their website if you are interested in the goodies that I purchased!

See you in my next post! ^.^