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Viseart Paris Love Letter ÉTENDU palette review and swatches

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Viseart Paris Love Letter ÉTENDU palette review

This has been my favourite spring palette this year.
The colours are soft and romantic, like you would expect to see in Paris!

Here is a look at all the shades in this beautiful palette, photo was taken in the sunlight:

Viseart Paris Love Letter Etendu palette

Here is a closeup at some of the pans so you get see the beautiful texture:

Viseart Paris Love letter etendu

Viseart Paris Love Letter “Amour”

Here are my swatches of the Viseart Paris Love Letter etendu palette:

(For reference, my skin tone is Fair-Neutral)

Viseart Paris Love Letter swatches 1/2

Viseart Paris Love Letter swatches 2/2

  • The matte formula is beautifully easy to blend.
  • The shimmers apply well with my finger, which is my preferred method to apply shimmers.
  • The colour story flows easily and you can mix & match pretty much any shades together in this palette, not requiring much thought.

CONS:

  • These are overall soft colours and it’s not a palette you can create dramatic deep looks with.
  • If you apply your shimmers with a brush, the green shade won’t look very pigmented and will look like a soft wash of colour.

Here is a detail closeup of some of my favourite shades (“Blooming”, “Amour” and “Beloved”), which allow you to appreciate how multidimensional these colours are. If you look at the out-of-focus areas of the swatch, you can see how the light plays with the different coloured specks:

Viseart Paris Love Letter swatches of “Blooming” and “Amour”

Viseart Paris Love Letter swatch of shade “Beloved”

✅ Overall, I’m so happy with this palette and the pretty, soft looks I’ve created this spring in just a couple of minutes!

I purchased during Viseart’s 40% off sale, it was my first palette (and first ever purchase) from this brand, and I was so pleased that I have purchased several more palettes since then!

❓What has been your most used palette this spring so far?
PS. I hope you’re all having a wonderful week!

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POP Beauty Flashadow review (liquid eyeshadow)

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
POP Beauty Flashadow review (Shade: “Crushed Copper”)

This is a liquid glitter eyeshadow that comes with a classic doe-foot applicator.

The coppery shade is really sparkly and goes really well with my brown eyes.

Here is a swatch of the shade “Crushed Copper”:

POP Beauty Flashadow Crushed Copper swatch

I am very picky about liquid shadows, because having hooded eyes, not all formulas work for me. Making this one work took some trial and error, but I managed to make it work!

  • The first time I used this product, I felt incredibly disappointed. I felt like it didn’t apply uniformly, and creased on the hood of my eye immediately.
  • I tried it multiple times with no success, until I was ready to declutter it. Right then I decided to try it one last time, but applying it differently.
  • Instead of applying it with the applicator it comes with, I took a medium fluffy brush and picked up the product from the doe-foot on to the brush, and then brushed it all over my lid, including the crease, for an all-over sparkly monochrome look.
  • I was shocked at the massive difference this made! Applying it that way gave me a thinner, less messy layer, which blended nicely and did not crease in my “hood”.

This eyeshadow is only $8 and can be found at popbeauty.com,  CVS and Walgreens too ❤️

PR This was sent to me by the brand under no obligation. My reviews are always honest. For better or worse!

❓How do you feel about liquid eyeshadows? Let me know if they work for you!

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Colourpop x Animal Crossing 5 Star Island palette swatches

by mybeautyaddictions
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Colourpop x Animal Crossing 5 Star Island palette (swatches)

Does this count as #pinkWednesday ?
I shot this in the sun but I swear it’s a pinkish palette!
Here’s a look at the packaging:

Colourpop Animal Crossing 5 Star Island

This is honestly a palette I only got because I’m a big Animal Crossing fan. It is very pretty but I don’t think I’d pay the $12 if it wasn’t a collectible for me.

  • The coral matte works well, the gold/yellow shimmer is consistent with the typical Colourpop shimmer formula.
  • The light pink glitter is very sparkly and beautiful, however I would not wear it without a glitter glue and is not realisticly made for every-day kind of looks. The reddish-brown matte with gold flecks works fine as a matte shade if I tap the glitter off my brush before applying, however I find it bothersome as I generally hate mattes with glitter in them.

Here are some swatches on fair/very light skin:

Colourpop Animal Crossing 5 Star island swatches

 

❓Do most people reading this even know what Animal Crossing is about? 😂 I hope you’re all having a great Wednesday, and if you’re not, I hope it gets better ❤️

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Natasha Denona Amorosa lipstick review, swatch

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Natasha Denona mini Love Story lipstick in “Amorosa” (review, swatch)

This Natasha Denona I need a Nude lipstick in shade “Amorosa” is a beautiful nude tone.

The lipstick design is different from the usual white tube, as this is a special edition lipstick.

Here is a closeup shot:

Natasha Denona Amorosa lipstick

 

  • It applies easily and smoothly, without being overly creamy.
  • It’s a pink enough tone for those of us who feel that most nude lipsticks are too brown for our taste.
  • For me, it’s difficult to wear many light coloured lipsticks because I feel that they wash out my face – Having very light skin and lips that are naturally darker, I immediately feel like a ghost. However, this lipstick has just the right balance of depth and pinkiness to actually work for me!
  • I do have to use a lip liner with it, only because my lip edges aren’t naturally defined enough.
  • I find it very comfortable to wear, and the packaging is so cute!

Here is a swatch on fair/very light skin:

Natasha Denona Amorosa lipstick swatch

The only drawback would be the $25 pricetag, however if you are interested in the entire mini collection, I recommend you get the $80 discount bundle from ND’s website like I did.
❓What are you beauties doing today? I hope you’re having a great weekend!

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Iced Out highlighter review, swatch

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Anastasia Beverly Hills Iced Out highlighter review, swatch

This is a beautiful highlighter and the first product I’ve been legitimately excited to try in a long while. Yet I’m torn as to how much I actually like it as a highlighter.

The texture and design is beautiful and the pattern gets a golden shine in the sunlight.

Here is a texture shot:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Iced Out highlighter

  • This is so gorgeous both when looking at the product presentation and embossing, and when swatching it. It shifts depending on how the light hits, ranging from silvery to smooth shimmery pale gold, to sparkly gold.
  • However because of the sparkle effect (it’s very fine sparkle however, not chunky at all), I don’t think it looks great on natural-face days. You don’t see the sparkle from every angle and lighting, but the fear of looking like a disco-ball on natural-look days is definitely there 😅
  • I purchased this from Ulta on release day and I used a promo gift card along with points, so I’m still happy with my purchase. However I would not have paid full price for it.

Here is a swatch on fair/very light skin:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Iced Out swatch

✅ So, in conclusion, I would recommend this highlighter both as a pretty collector’s piece and also for those who like their highlight to be noticeable. I would not recommend it if you’re unsure and prefer a very natural glow.
❓Are you tired of seeing photos of this highlighter yet? 😜

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Fenty Beauty Lil’ Match Stix Duo review, swatches

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Fenty Beauty Lil’ Match Stix Duo in Starstruck / Sinamon (review, swatches)

After looking at these since they came out, I finally purchased this duo to try during a killer sale Fenty had last May. I paid $15 which I think is a fair price to try these sticks.

  • Sinamon is a cinnamon bronze bronzer stick, and although I originally thought it wouldn’t work on my very light skintone, it actually looks great once it’s blended.
  • The obvious shimmer dims down to more of a radiant bronze, and I haven’t noticed any sparkles or anything crazy. I wouldn’t use this in a “no makeup” kinda day, but I feel comfortable wearing it with a proper face of makeup, and looks great especially in summer.
  • Starstruck is an iced pearl highlight stick, and although I thought it would look really natural on me, it actually does show some sparkle once diffused on the cheekbones.
  • It does look somewhat “icier” than I expected, however I still think it’s wearable with a full face of makeup, and if applied carefully, I don’t look like a disco-ball.

Here are some swatches on fair/very light skin:

Fenty Beauty Match Stix swatches Starstruck and Sinamon

✅ Overall, although I don’t use these all the time, they’re very quick to use and blend, and the cream-to-power formula is comfortable and stays put for me.
❓What is the absolute quickest bronzer you own that you can put on super quickly and leave the house without looking muddy? ⬇️I want to know, please, I’m always late getting ready 🙊😅

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Too Faced “Born This Way” eyeshadow palette review, swatches

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Too Faced “Born This Way” eyeshadow palette review, swatches

This is my 2020 love/hate relationship palette. I feel like there’s one like that every year!

  • I absolutely love the colours & design.
  • The mattes don’t have much kickup and are so easy to work with.
  • You can make any look from super natural to super smoky and sparkly with this palette.
  • The shimmers aren’t as soft/buttery as I prefer. Most of them are dry and bitsy. The shade “Sparkling Rum” is the biggest atrocity in this palette. It’s very difficult to pick up and developed hard pan immediately.
  • I haven’t been able to successfully use a brush to apply these shimmers because of how dry they are.

The palette itself is beautifully curated and laid out in a very eye-pleasing way:

Too Faced “Born This Way” eyeshadow palette

 

Here are some swatches on fair/very light skin. Because the palette is so big, I only swatched the shimmers:

Too Faced “Born This Way” palette swatches

✔️I think this palette is a wonderful addition for anyone who truly enjoys “nude” shades. The final look is always beautiful when I use this, even if the shimmers take a little extra work. I don’t think the quality reflects the $48 retail price, however if purchased on sale like I did, this is a good buy.
❓Do you guys still use neutral palettes or have you moved on from that? I’ll never not love neutrals 😅

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Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled Eyes To Hypnotise palette review, swatches

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled Eyes To Hypnotise review and swatches

I finally took the plunge in ordering this after much hesitation, and I’m so glad I did!

Starting with the design of the packaging itself, this is already a beautiful palette that would make a perfect gift:

Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled Eyes To Hypnotise

  • The shimmers are soft and buttery, apply easily and are very vibrant. They apply well both with my finger and a blush, although I always prefer to use my finger for maximum vibrancy.
  • The mattes apply and blend beautifully.
  • There is some kick up on the pan for the mattes but I am gentle with my makeup and it doesn’t bother me.
  • The colour rows are well curated but also look good mixed and matched. The formula is consistent with what I would expected from a “luxury make-up brand” such as this one.

Here are some swatches on fair/very light skin:

Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled Eyes To Hypnotise swatches

❓Have you caved in and bought some CT yet, or did you go for a different holiday release this year?

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Pixi Beauty +C Vit Collection review

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
Pixi Beauty +C Vit Collection of makeup enhancers (gifted with no obligation)
DRY SKIN REVIEW

 

I have to be honest, I’m usually not a big user of priming products for my face, so when I first received this fabulous gift from Pixi I thought I would not like it. However, I always am willing to try any product and be proven wrong.

And fortunately, this set did just that. For me, having dry skin, priming my face really just means having a very hydrated and smooth base.

  • The Priming Oil is not only cool to look at with its 3 layers, but it nourishes my face and leaves it beautifully smooth and ready for makeup.
  • Then I follow with the Brightening Perfector, which really gives my face a beautiful blurring and illuminating effect. I only apply this to my forehead and cheeks which is where I need it most.
  • The Undereye Brightener is basically a colour corrector which goes nicely under my concealer and helps mask my blue toned veins/circles better than concealer alone.
  • The Lip Brightener is the least “necessary” in this line in my opinion, however it makes applying lipstick to dry lips a much nicer experience without being overly creamy like some lip balms are, which can change the opacity of your lipstick.

✔️Overall, I can’t believe how much I actually love this line. I love Vitamin C for my face because it really helps keep my complexion clear and radiant even without makeup.
I would definitely repurchase at least the Oil and Brightening Perfector.

🙏Thank you to Pixi for gifting me this beautiful package.
❓📷What do you think of my photo? I was trying to go for a moody, dusky look, not sure if I accomplished that!

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November Boxycharm Natasha Denona Peak palette swatches

by mybeautyaddictions
written by mybeautyaddictions
November Boxycharm & Natasha Denona Peak palette swatches

I was really hoping to get this one in my Boxycharm and fortunately I did!
Although I wish it had one more shimmer, I can appreciate the beauty of these mattes and how well they go with the one shimmer that’s included.
I feel like these shades perform just like the other ND palettes I have. The mattes blend very nicely and are vibrant, and the shimmer is very eye catching and sticks well to my eye.

Here are some swatches on fair/very light skin:

Natasha Denona Peak palette swatches

❓Did you get this palette and like it, or are you sick of eyeshadow palettes by now? 😆 Let me know ❤️

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