BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Rose Gold

BECCA

Shimmering Skin Perfector™ 

Pressed - Rose Gold

The Best Blush to ever Come in My Life!
As you can see, I couldn't wait to use it before taking photo's..:)

I came across this BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector™ at Sephora in Rose Gold and could not resist buying it. The color was the most beautiful Rose Gold that I have ever seen done in any blush, highlighter, or powder. I was even more blown away when I got home and applied it to my cheekbones and the most gorgeous color of warm rose gold glowed from my cheekbones. It only enhanced their beauty and left the most gorgeous glow. I can't get enough of this powder and have shelved all of my other blushes since I have bought it. Besides being the best color that I have seen done in a blush, it also has a slight shimmer to it. This leads to the highlighting effect of my cheekbones and wherever else I apply it. I love a powder/blush that has just the right amount of an illuminating effect to it and this one does!

Here is the Skinny of the Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed in Rose Gold:

What it is: A creamy powder luminizer with an embossed finish in a limited-edition Rose Gold holiday shade.
What it does: This creamy powder luminizer is like crushed gemstones in a compact for refined luminosity in any light. The formula features ultrafine luminescent pearls that adjust and become one with your skin so your perfect glow is never lost. Unlike the traditional pressed powder method, which simply mixes and compresses dry ingredients, this proprietary formula is a blend of wet and dry pigments ensuring a balanced application every time.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens
What else you need to know: This formula features multitoned, ultrafine pigment pearls that adjust to skin’s natural undertones. It is the sequel to the cult-favorite liquid Shimmering Skin Perfector™.
Directions:Sweep across face or apply to targeted areas including cheekbones, brow bones, and bridge of nose.
Suggested Usage: -To get the perfect glow for the holidays, use Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed Rose Gold with The One Perfecting Brush.
-Apply the illuminator up the cheekbones and down the center of the nose with linear sweeps.
-Three quick sweeps is all you need for a perfectly placed highlight.
Becca Stylist Tip: -For fuller-looking lips, follow lip gloss or lipstick with a dab of Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed to the center of your lower lip.

Maybelline Gilded in Gold Holiday Collection

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK

GILDED IN GOLD

LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Maybelinne New York has come out with a Limited Edition Holiday Collection called Gilded in Gold. I came across it last week at the store and it instantly caught my attention considering my love for Maybelline and especially the Maybelline Color Tattoos. I believe I might have every color, but this collection contained limited edition shades. I checked it out and purchased what I thought would be the best to test out.

The Gilded in Gold Collection!

Here is what I purchased and my thoughts:

Revlon Colorburst Matte and Lacquer Lip Balms

REVLON

COLORBURST™

LACQUER and MATTE LIP BALM

Revlon has launched a new Lip Product and it is the New Colorburst™ Lacquer and Matte Lip Balms. I came across these the other day and picked up one in each category (Matte and Lacquer) to try out. I have been learning lately, to not pick up the entire collection and just pick up shades that I think are best to test out. Than if I like them, I will go back for more and update my posts with the new shades/swatches. Just because it's new, does not mean that it's going to be amazing!

Here is the Skinny on the Colorburst™ Lacquer and Matte Lip Balms From Revlon:

NEW REVLON COLORBURST™
The Crayon Collection
Collectable Craveable Color in Two Fabulous Finishes

Here are the Two Shades (One in Each Category) that I picked out.

Matte Lip Balm - 230 Complex

I decided to get a nude tone in the Matte, because what better shade to test out a Matte in than a Nude Beige Tone. I found it to be very Matte as described and the color to be "Spot On" which really makes me love a lip stick/gloss/balm line. When you get the color that you think you are buying, it's like the angels are singing. I would definitely recommend wearing this when you lips are hydrated as I would any lipstick/gloss/balm that is described as "Matte". It will not dry out your lips, but it will definitely accentuate any dryness that you have on your lips, as any matte lip product would. That is why I always stress, to take care of those Lips!!

Lacquer Lip Balm - 125 Flirtatious

I chose this pinkish red shade in the Lacquer finish because I thought it would look so beautiful on so many different skin tones. It would be the perfect shade to wear with barely any makeup on to make your lips pop, especially with the shine that it leaves. It would also be the perfect shade for when you do wear a heavy eye or cheek because it is not too bright or too deep, wear it would look as if you were wearing too much makeup. Those types of lip tones are hide to find and that is why I loved this shade so much. This lacquer also went on so well and left my lips feeling nice and smooth with absolutely no dryness. I did not notice any odd taste with either of them. They are the perfect size to throw in your handbag and they twist up, perfect for traveling!

Swatched : Complex, Flirtatious
You can really see her the difference in the Finish!

Final Thoughts:

I really like both of these lip balms. If I had to pick a favorite in finish it would be the lacquer and in color it would be the matte. I just can't stop loving Nude Shades! What I like to do best with these two shades, is to wear the nude matte as a base and wear the lacquer over it. It kinda gives the lacquer a base and makes it stay on longer. It also creates a bit more of a toned down look if you find the lacquer to be to shiny. I do not find it to be to shiny at all, I think it has just the right amount of shine for a day time look. I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope it helped if you are looking for a new lip balm to try that is priced right and has gorgeous colors and finishes to pick from!

Thanks,

Sik Glam