Jun 9, 2016

SWATCHES and REVIEW | 💫 Lit Cosmetics Glitter Colors 💫 Glitter Party!!!

Lit Cosmetics


Lit Cosmetics is here to SPARKLE THE WORLD by offering the largest selection of glitter products sold in the market today. Being associated with companies like Sephora, Cirque du Soleil, Beautylish, and consecutively receiving the "Editor’s Choice Award" by Temptalia, proves that we are serious about quality and product performance. Through pride, passion and persistence our aim is to put the fun & creativity back into the art of Cosmetics. Lit's mission is to change the way people wear makeup, one sparkle at a time. 
NO GLITTER NO GLORY.

SIZES:
Size #1 = Micro cut (.002 x .002)
Size #2 = Small Cut (.004 x .004)
Size #3 = Medium Cut (.008 x .008)
Size #4 = Large Cut (.015 x .015)

FINISHES:
Holographic = Solid glitter that reflects all primary colors
Shimmer = Translucent glitter that reflects rainbow halo
Solid = Solid color with no multi-color reflection

A loose, high-sparkle cosmetic grade glitter, which casts maximum light reflection. Lit also offers a "Rounded" glitter shape opposed to a "Square" or "Diamond" shape to aid in complete comfort on skin surface also giving you a smooth application.

There are NO RULES when it comes to Lit! Add a little glitter over your shadow, liners, lipstick, eyebrows, blush, body lotions, hair spray, nail polish, love letter, whatever your little heart desires.

NOTE: Each rounded particle of our specialized cosmetic grade glitter is encapsulated in cross-linked binders known as polyurethane 33/Acrylic Resin and Melamine Resin therefore pigment will not come in contact with any skin surface thus never leaving stains or color residue nor will these solvent resistant glitter particles breakdown over time.

FORMULATED WITHOUT:
·         Parabens
·         Sulfates
·         Phthalates

This product is vegan, hypoallergenic, and cruelty-free.
  
 





 SIZe:   0.14 oz

Price:  US $13 (Beautylish) 
              US $16 (Lit Cosmetics)






 
The Lit Cosmetics Glitter Colors retail for $13 (Beautylish) to $16 (Lit Cosmetics) for 0.14 oz of product. 


 


 
The Lit Cosmetics Glitter Colors are currently available for purchase online at the following locations:


● Great, fast shipping and customer service
● Free shipping on all orders over $35 in the US
● Great return policy 

● There are always coupon codes floating around for 20% OFF your purchase PLUS free/bonus items included with your purchase of 3 colors or more
● Shipping is International - coming from Canada






GRADE: A


Have you tried these glitters?  Interested?


 





Green Machine Size #3 Shimmer - Neon Green Shimmer
Go Golf Size #3 Shimmer - Light Green with Yellow highlights
Mynt Size #2 Solid - Silver based Green
Army Brat Size #3 Solid - Dark Army Green
Magic Dragon Size #3 Solid - Dark Green with Blue halo
Soul Sister Size #3 Shimmer - Brown with Green and Orange twinkle


Peacock Size #3 and #2 Solid - Mixture of Blues and Green
Goober Grape Size #3 Shimmer - Periwinkle Purple
Disco Diva Size #3 Holographic - Bright halo Purple
Loverboy Size #3 Solid - Dark Royal Blue


Champagne Wishes Size #2 Solid - A sandy Gold with Rainbow bubbles
Heavy Metal Size #2 and #3 Solid - Silver, Copper, Gold and Grey
Kiss Size #3 Solid - Blue base Red
I Feel Love Size #3 Solid - Deep Plum based Purple


Barbie Shops Size #3 Shimmer - Clear multi Rainbow
Cher Size #3 Holographic - Silver with multi colors
Seeing Stars Size #3 Shimmer - Black multi color rainbow
Nightlife Size #3 Solid - Black with Primary multi colors


Rich & Famous Size #3 Holographic - Multi colored Copper
Oprah Size #3 Solid - Peach based Copper
Tootsie Size #3 Solid - Red based dark Brown
Rhinestone Cowboy Size #2 Holographic - Multi colored Brown


Apr 14, 2016

REVIEW & SWATCHES | Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows | Hot or Not??

Metal Crush Eyeshadows

Bring a shock of metallic color to eyes. Kat Von Ds proprietary formula features Color-Soaked Concentrate, the result of a technique in which pigment-saturated powders undergo a unique tumbling process that softens and smooths each particle until shadow is creamy and lustrousleaving behind the highest possible levels of pigment and pearl in this ultra long-wear shadow. With a polished metal finish and 11 striking shades, Metal Crush Eyeshadow glides smoothly across the lids, saturating them with beautiful metallic pigment. 

To develop this groundbreaking formula, Kat Von D pushed the boundaries of long wear and high pigmentjust because its never been done before doesnt mean it isnt possible. 

This bold, unexpected shade range breaks eye shadow color convention with fearless metallic colors, including Kat Von Ds favorite shades, Thrasher, a gorgeous metallic gold, Raw Power, an iridescent intense garnet, Black No. 1, a shimmering sleek gun metal, and Iggy, a pearlescent mermaid green.

Formulated WITHOUT Parabens

100% Cruelty Free Forever!
VeganAlert! These shades are Vegan:
Doce, Electric Warrior, Paranoid, Thrasher, Thunderstruck

 
Shades:


Thunderstruck  Black No. 1  Danzig  Electric Warrior  Synergy

Static Age ⭐ Paranoid ⭐ Iggy ⭐ Thrasher ⭐ Doce ⭐ Raw Power


 Size:  0.1 oz

Price: US $21.00






 
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows retail for $21 for 0.1 oz of product. For reference typical small eyeshadows on the market are 0.05 oz each - think MAC and Urban Decay eyeshadow pans. Yes my dears, that means these are double the size of the eyeshadows we are used to.

The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows is on the higher side of the price spectrum especially in the mid-end market where I consider this brand to align. Although you do get a ton of product, I would rather get less product and pay a lower price - who goes through this much of a bright eyeshadow anyway?! 













 


 
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows are currently available for purchase in store and online at the following locations:



 
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows come in sleek matte black plastic compacts with a transparent window in the center of the lids. The transparent center of the lid features a silver overlay of the Kat Von D logo and gives an easy glimpse at the shade inside. The compacts themselves are secured close by integral mating tabs in the lid and base. There is a black and white label on the bottom of each compact with the shade name and manufacturing information.

The eyeshadows are in metal pans that can be de-potted if so desired and placed in personalized palettes. Be mindful though, that the eyeshadows themselves are somewhat fragile and can be damaged easily. I have not had any issues with any of my eyeshadows breaking/cracking but others have reported smashed eyeshadows quite frequently.

The packaging is sleek and thin but very practical for storage and use. I find the transparent lid being handy for grabbing a shade without having to open each pot. 









 
With a polished metal finish and 11 striking shades, Metal Crush Eyeshadow glides smoothly across the lids, saturating them with beautiful metallic pigment.”

COLORS/SHADES
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows is a selection of 11 bright and metallic shades - gold, purple, copper, green, blue. This is a not a collection for the tame of heart or the neutral lover. It is truly for those of us who love intense metallic shades and bright pops of color.


TEXTURE & FINISH 
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows come in a finish only - metallic - or Kat Von D's version of metallic. These are are moderately frosty bold shades but not quite the intense shine you would expect from a metallic finish. Most of the shades also have micro glitter particles that help with sheen and blend-ability.


PIGMENTATION 
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows are overall intensely pigmented with/without a primer or eyeshadow base. These do not take very much to get full color payoff and intensity - which is impressive in my book. None of the shades fell short at all.


APPLICATION & WEAR 
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows are great eyeshadows with intense color payoff and are blend-able without being overly powdery. They are smooth but not overly creamy shades and they apply well on the eyes. 

They last all day on the eyes for me without fading or creasing. They also work well with other formulae and shades....which you will need to mix with these to get a cohesive look. Be careful with the brighter shades as they can lead to a bit of staining on the skin.

They are quite intense eyeshadows so be sure to use dense brushes and tap off any excess product to avoid fallout. I also do suggest using an eyeshadow primer for the best results.




 
The Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows are a GREAT addition to the Kat Von D lineup and the cosmetics market as a whole. They are fun, bold shades that will certainly please the color lover out there. And on top of that the formula is top notch in pigmentation, staying power and blend-ability. These are great eyeshadows to try out....even though the price is a bit steep. I say grab your favorite shade and give it try!



GRADE: A


Have you tried these eyeshadows?  Interested?


 




Feb 16, 2016

SWATCHES | Viseart Palettes - 01 Neutral Matte, 03 Bridal Satin, 04 Dark Mattes, 05 Sultry Muse, 06 Paris Nudes, 07 Cool Mattes, 08 Bright Editorial




Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes

Get professional quality eye looks with these versatile 12-shade palettes. Viseart’s coveted, bestselling palettes are reliable film-tested professional products, a staple in every artist’s kit, and they’re the work horse of all professional artists. These palettes have a dynamic cult following throughout all levels of artistry. Manufactured in France, Viseart’s proprietary formula is created in small tightly-controlled batches to maintain pigment quality, powder integrity, and consistency. Viseart is the “secret sauce” for top Hollywood makeup artists, as well as makeup artist enthusiasts of all genres. 

Well-known by professional makeup artists from French television and film, Viseart fuses quality with integrity and innovation. The brand’s founders launched their high-performance line in order to create makeup formulas that harness the best of natural and organic resources with modern technology. This artisan heritage makeup brand was conceived out of a shared passion for healthy products that go back to the roots of beauty, to naturally enhance the skin rather than aging the skin with harmful chemicals.


These products are not tested on animals, contain organic ingredients, and they are free of silicone, petrochemicals, and mineral oil. 




01 Neutral Matte 
Perfect for creating a no-makeup look, this core neutral palette features beige and brown tones that are ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining eyes, brows, or facial contours. 


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03 Bridal Satin 
These shades feature soft, satin-textured shadows for smooth and even application. They photograph beautifully and are ideal for adding light and accentuating dimension. 

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04 Dark Matte 
These dramatic, rich shades add an extra depth of color to any eye look. Navies and wines add definition to a smoky eye, while rich browns and oranges deepen golden and champagne eye looks. 




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05 Sultry Muse 
The opulent shades of this palette offer a myriad of satin to metallic textures. They were created backstage on Hollywood sets by top makeup artists, and are perfect for creating chic, elegant, or fashion-forward eye looks, as well as for highlighting and contouring the face. Use them to illuminate and define with a subtle glow or create show-stopping smoky eyes with this palette’s gold to black smoke to espresso hues.

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06 Paris Nude
Create saturated eye looks with this sophisticated palette, which is inspired by Parisian fashion week collections. It features radiant textures in satins and shimmers and colors that range from sage to smoky plum to burnt rose colors, and it combines sheer and deep pigments for a smooth, even application. This versatile palette will ensure modern and chic makeup looks. 

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07 Cool Matte 
These light-to-dark eye shades are perfect for adding subdued and chic depth. By softening and echoing the natural contour shadows around the eye, Cool Mattes not only draw attention to the eyes, but also to the contours of the lips. 



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08 Bright Editorial 
Rich pigments transfer flawlessly to the skin. Use these bright shades with a touch of water for accents and eyeliner. Combine with other Viseart eye shadows to customize shades. This palette contains every bright color you could ever need. 




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The Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes retails for $80 ($75 at Alcone) for 12 x 0.07 oz (0.84 oz net. wt.) of product. For reference typical small eyeshadows on the market are 0.05 oz each - think MAC and Urban Decay eyeshadow pans.


 


 
The Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes is available for purchase in store and online at the following location:
  • On the Sephora website (online only)
  • On the Beautylish website
  • Websites catering to professional makeup artists and industry professionals such as Alcone, Frends Beauty, Muse Beauty, Camera Ready Cosmetics 


 
 
The Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes come in very simple black plastic palettes with clear lids that are secured by a tab fit closure. There are very basic but sturdy palettes and are great for travel since they are thin and lightweight. There is no mirror, no eyeshadow names and pretty much no bells and whistles here.




Have you tried these palettes?  Interested?


 




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