Spring Whipping Cloud

 Hello,

when I saw this palette my heart skipped a beat. I like light make-up on my eyes and this one looked perfect for me. 

It is Etude Play Color Eyes Spring whipping cream eye shadow palette. Color palette looks delicate and shades look easy to use regarding to tones similar to my own skin tone.

I don't know what exactly it is but I love looking at it and shades somewhat look inviting, I feel like it is hard to mess up palette for me.

Top row here looks a bit deceiving. 

First shade Butter Flavor is ivory but with a peachy pearl finish, on swatches bellow it is a bit more visible than here in the pan.

Cream shade is Scramble Whipping, it has very slight peach tone to it so it is not too stark but gentle and it blends perfectly into my skin.

Last in a row is Sugar & Salty, this one stands out since it is jelly bronzy/peachy glittery shade. Its tone and finish is different from anything else in this palette. It almost feely creamy in the palette but on the skin it blends in and there is no sticky creaminess.

Second row begins with Whole Wheat Cookie. Compared to the second shade in the top row this one is more neutral, it has no peachy tones to it but can look a bit lighter on my skin tone so I like to use it if I want to accentuate the lid.

My photo doesn't do this middle Mochi Mochi shade justice. This one is a bit brighter in real life and gives a bit of kick to my make-up, it is still soft looking but inside this palette it is the brightest and most colorful.

Last one has almost identical coloring than the first in the same row but this one has some random silver glitters thrown in the mix, it is named Sugar Free. On the lid is pale, matte but still playful since the particles nicely reflect the light. It is super easy to use since it sets my primer, slightly brightens and covers the lid and at the same time adds sparkles.

Last row begins with Oat Latte. I find this name very appropriate and fitting. It is matte and gives a bit of dimension to my lid. I like to use it all over the lid and drag it all the way up to my crease. It is light but has just enough coverage for quick and easy make-up look.

Heavy Cream is light grey. I love greys on me but often they are too deep and then look unnatural, this one  is light and sheer. It still gives the coolness but somehow looks natural on me.

Last but not least is Two Shot Americano. On the photo below it looks a bit more realistic since this deep brown is warm toned, not Espresso deep, almost black shade. I like using it as a liner to create little nice wing but since it is not super deep my make-up still looks pretty natural.

I love the incorporated whipped relief on four shades, such a nice touch to stay on the theme. These four are raised and you get more powder with them.

At first glance these shades look very similar but since I am pale they show up and each has a slight difference in them so I can differentiate them and have use out of all of them.

First swatch is Butter Flavor with pearly finish, followed by a matte, peachy ivory Scramble Whipping (on their swatches this one looks peachier than on me). Glittery shade is Sugar & Salty and base does not translate on my skin. I kind of like that it is sheer because these shades are not my favorite (orange toned bronze shades look nice agains my grey/blue eyes but are not my personal preference).

After the shimmers shade is matte ivory (true ivory without any other undertones and that makes it hard to spot on my arm) Whole Wheat Cookie. The brightest Mochi Mochi shade is next which also does not stands out. On the other side is another ivory but this one has random glitters which sparkles in the sun but hardly visible on my photos - Sugar Free.

Last three have more coloring to them and stand out a bit more. Oat Latte looks warm toned nude, it has just enough color to gently define my eyes.

Grey Heavy Cream exude gentle coolness which I love.

Lastly there is Two Shot Americano for definition but stays in the warm territory. I like that they did not made it super dark and pigmented, I feel like it works better with the whole palette like so.

I understand that these swatches look almost the same but in person there is difference and for me they make a change. I personally like light tones, close to my skin tone with slight variation. I feel ike this palette was made for someone like me but I can see some people being disappointed with pale shades.

Here I would like to focus on the two glowy shades, first in line is Butter Flavor and third is Sweet & Salty. Just to show difference in the sparkly bits.

 

In the corner there is a bit of Sweet & Salty shade, followed by two mattes and then it is the ivory Sugar Free with random sparkles. It is such an unexpected shade and so nice to put it on when I am in a hurry.

This palette is gorgeous to look at and for me it is also joy to use on my eyes. I don't like big palettes since I often find repeat shades which look the same on me but here I really can't say the same. When I wear them on my eyes they are subtle but make a difference. I love the pale shades which imitate my personal coloring, added peach tones refresh my complexion while grey makes my heart sing. Added sparkles are a nice touch and having a variety of three is lovely, for me it is also very nice that they added darker shade to line but not overpower.

I wear all nine shades and rarely I can say that I love them all. I can't predict which one would be the first to be panned but I know I will not get sick of this color scheme.

I also purchased the Summer option which looks a bit deeper and more violet, we will see which one I will prefer at the end but the next one is held to a high standard for me .

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Tropical Pineapple & Sunny Mango for the Summertine

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I purchased these two a while ago and I never showed them. One of them is already expired according to the expiration date:( the formula, scent and coloring still feels the same but I will try to use it up as fast as possible to prevent it from going bad.

They are Ziaja lip glosses, first is Tropical Pineapple and second is Sunny Mango. I don't know why one has clear tube and other is white with no see through packaging.

They have pretty large opening and a lot of product comes out (after a while they get messy). At first they are quite thick but on the lips (I assume it is the warmth) they thin out and are easy to apply. After a few minutes they feel almost like lip oils, a bit thin but they also don't last super long, around 30 - 40 min and after that I need to reapply.

They both have pearly finish, Tropical Pineapple has more of a white base while Sunny Mango turns slightly towards the yellow tone. The intensity of pearl shimmer is the same in both of them.

These swatches are very heavy, I wear them a bit more toned down, so the pearly effect only give the fuller look illusion but it doesn't distract it from the stain or my true lip color if worn alone. What I am trying to say is that they don't show up as intensely on my lips as they do in these swatches.

Tropical Pineapple smells like fresh, juicy pineapple and Sunny Mango has a fruity scent as well but I can't completely pinpoint it since Mango fruit is not something I would eat on a regular basis so I don't quite know how it smells like. 

I like both scents, I am always down for something fruity and they aren't plastic or gross tasting.

These are fruity, lovely on the lips (pearl finish doesn't look unnatural) and are hydrating. I wish they would last a bit longer on the lips but overall I really like them. There are two ore options available... I am interested.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Berry Latte

 Hello,

for today I have another glossy lip stain. Recently I have been trying so many in attempt to find the one. Truth is that I already have quite a lot of amazing ones, the ones that I don't like I give away to my sister to try them out but still. I love to try them out and seeing their strengths.

This sweet looking tint is Dasique Juicy Dewy Glow Tint in the shade Berry Latte. Packaging is following the round lid and it is slightly different from the rest. I thought that it might be hard to stand but the bottom is flatten just enough to stand and not flip.

Applicator is pretty standard and holds slightly too much product for me but if I wipe it prior it is okay. It has fresh, fruity leaning towards grape scent. On of my favorites in the lippies department :)

Here I made three swatches at different times. First is the fresh one, it is paler/sheer and slightly cooler toned. At first it is also not as shiny but after a few minutes it turns into a second swatch. It is deeper and super glossy like a true lip gloss. Third swatch is wiped off and shows light stain. I like that it is even all over my lips even though it is pale.

This Berry Latte glossy tint is one of my favorites. I was a bit surprised at how much the shade is different, from the name to deepening and warming after a few minutes of wearing it but I am not mad. Shade suits me and the shine is amazing. On me it lasts for over one and a half an hour, when it fades lovely stain remains. Now I am very intrigued to get the peachy and brown version...

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Powerful Pink, Little Shy Pink and Clever Beige

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honestly I did not have high hope for these, I thought they are pretty but probably will not be that special, I was wrong. They are very special and dear to my heart :)

These cuties are Canmake Powder Cheeks blushes, in my order they are Powerful Pink, Little Shy Pink and Clever Beige. 

They have this lovely heart design which is quite deep and mine are still noticeable. All of them have this beautiful tiny shimmer which looks more like sateen finish on the skin.

Powerful Pink is the most pigmented and shines pink, glow is beautiful and it is a true shiny blush.

Little Shy Pink is way more sheer and barely visible on my skin, color wise. I like to use it on barely there make-up days where glow is the vocal point not shade.

Lastly there is Clever Beige which has a bit stronger glow but no color, at least on my skin tone. For me this one is a highlighter and a beautiful one.

I made these swatches with my finger and they are stronger than with a brush so when I use them they are a bit less visible and more blended. I think they look pretty natural and the shine is glowing from within the skin.

Each holds 1,8g of product and a little brush. It is soft but picks a little product, enough for the glow to show up but shade is super sheer. I prefer to use these with my own/old brushes but little brushes included are useful too.

I could stare at the all day long. Shades are pretty and swatches are phenomenal. I kind of want to get the peach tone as well, I wish they would also made a brown one... :)

These have become some of my favorite and I would like to collect more but not only as a visual candy, they are gorgeous on the skin and are a joy to use.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Above & Beyond

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for today I have these shiny lip balms, packaging is nice but fingertip prints are soon all over :)

These two silver mirror like tubes are Oddtype Unseen Due Glow Balms. When I was picking shades I had to get these two and nothing else. They are Above & Beyond :) Cool right?

Above & Beyond are pink and red shades, each holds 4,6g of product.

There is slight candy cane scent to them, a bit sweet and on the lips there is slight coolness, no tingle though and I love that.

A lot of Asian lip products that I tried now are ether cooling and minty of fruity grapey scents, I prefer the later but these are slightly different and they feel like a breath of fresh air.

None of the shades holds any shimmer but they are glossy. For me these are lipstick and lip balm hybrids but buildable. Above is more sheer but Beyond has more pigment and builds up faster.

Above is first and shade is on the sheer side of pink. This can look very natural or slightly cool toned pink. I love this shade on me and I can apply it also without a mirror.

Above is swatched second and it is brighter red, more pigmented but the glossy level is the same. This one is not save to be applied without a mirror. 

Shine starts fading after 30 min and it leaves a bit of coloring behind. Pigment transfers on the glass after drinking but not as much as expected. 

I am really liking these but I can see myself wearing Above way more than the more pigmented Beyond red shade.

There is also a brown shade called Bambam that I am very interested in.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Bliss

 Hello,

I picked this pencil out of a whim. Shades looked nice and I wanted to play with something in a pencil format. My last attempts did not go that well.

It is Thim artist touch eye shadow duo in Bliss. There are two sides and I like that the lids are supposed to match what is hidden inside.  On top left is matte shade and bottom right is shimmery one.

Cream side is creamy with strong warm/orange tone. Pencil is soft and easy to blend but after a few minutes it set and does not move.

Other side has sponge with shimmers hidden in the lid. This shade is more golden.

Here I swatched them and the difference in finish is obvious, matte side looks almost dry and shimmery one reflects light like crazy. It looks like it is wet and it actually has some creaminess but after it sets it does not move but the intense shine remains.

This pencil duo surprised me a lot. Matte shade has crazy longevity properties and no matter what I put on top it lasts all day long. Swatches were so hard to remove, only make up removing oil was able to break it apart. I am eyeing two more shade options, if they have the same longevity properties they will be amazing.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Peach Twist and Crystal Candy.

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I picked some more of these lip balms. I know I did not liked the first one but I decided to give it another shot plus it was available as a set so I get to try two more shades :)

At first I di not knew these characters but then I watched some of the cartoons, Cinnamoroll is cute (it makes me want to eat cinnamon buns) but I relate more to Pompompurin. Trying to get world record in napping, so am I ;)

They are Etude Sugar Coloring Jelly Balm in Peach Twist and mini is Crystal Candy. Both shades are existing it is just the limited edition packaging.

Mini has old school plastic tip and the full sized one has one of these donut applicators. 

Crystal Candy is minty and cooling. It makes sense since it is marked as lip plumper. Ir really burns my lips and if it gets into my mouth it also makes my tongue numb. For me this one is very strong and I don't know if I will be able to use it much and the regular sized one has sweet cookie scent (I really like it). Plush this one doesn't burn or tingle.

First swatch is Crystal Candy in the mini format. It is pale rosy shade with tons of tiny golden sparkles and second is Peach Twist. Shades look almost the same just second one is a bit more pigmented and the sparkle is different. In Peach Twist it is less dense and silver.

Formula on both is very thin and runny. I have to be careful not to apply too much.

Peach Twist is lovely, I love the scent, barely there color doesn't bother me and formula is on a thinner side (I would prefer a bit thicker to stay put for longer) but overall nice. I don't find it drying at all so that is a very big plus. 

Crystal Candy is similar toned but the minty, cooling and tingly effect is too much for me to handle. I am seriously thinking of rehoming this one. 

Thank you for reading and have a nice day