Honey Honey & Twinkle Glitter

 Hello,

I have two limited edition eyeshadows, again from Etude (previously I had two lip balms/glosses in tubes). They caught my eyes, especially the price and when I dig deeper shades looked like something different and I decided to try them out.

They are Etude What's in my eye, eye shadows in shades Honey Honey and Twinkle Glitter.

They look very simple while in the pan, one white and one pink but that is only a trick, on skin they surprised me since they look like something completely different.

It depends from the light how sparkly they look, in no direct sunlight the base color of Honey Honey is seen as sheer white (I love doing sparkly mod look with it), it is not overpowering but just a touch of white base.

Twinkle Glitter has rosy pink base but it somewhat blends into my skin tone and it is not really visible on my skin as pink. 

White one has noticeable but light base while the pink one is almost just sparkles, that is the difference between them in the shadows.

When light hits them sparkles comes to life. Hone Honey has white and lavender/pink sparkles which altogether create cool toned look.

Twinkle Glitter has more pink sparkles and it looks warmer, at least compared to the first shade.

My photos don't give them enough credit, I just wasn't able to capture their sparkle, from some angles they looked almost metallic but on sun they looked sparkly. I find Honey Honey shade a bit more sparkly than the pink variation.

On the photo above there is visible slight shine. White Honey Honey version is cool toned and pink Twinkle Glitter leans peachy pink with less base color.

I tried to snap one in the sun but I failed. In real life Honey Honey shined like crazy, full of cool violet sparkles catching the light. Twinkle Glitter has less particles but the base becomes more visible in the sun, it has its own glow.

I find them beautiful one and done shadows for my sparkly days. I wear them to my office job and I don't think they are too much since inside they look more modest but when I wrap it up at work and I am free to roam outside sparkles come to life and they transform to a more fun look.

I absolutely love them and will wear them a lot.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Dry Buckwheat Flower

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this little palette intrigued me for months, I live for cool toned neutrals and I hoped that this one will be the next best thing after sliced bread...

It is Rom&nd Better Than Eyes eye shadow quad in Dry Buckwheat Flower. In the description it said that it is cool toned and that was the reason I purchased it. On some swatches it looks cool and on some brown and sparkly shade looked warm toned... I decided to take a risk.

After seeing it in person I still think it leans warm, first shade is of a very surprising tone rest of them are kind of expected.

First is ivory but cool toned shade, like if they added a drop of grey in it. very unusual, on my arm it is barely visible but on my eyes it is slightly deeper and cooler than my skin tone and I love putting it all over the lid as a light base and then just let it be or I can layer something else on top. This one is my favorite.

Second is medium brown with undertone leaning warm, not particularly orange but still warm. It is nice for deepening outer corners but I wish they would replace it with something true cool toned.

Third shade is the only shimmery and this one to leans warm, it is golden but not yellow. I like it full on like on the swatch but I love it when I just dab it on the lid and it looks like scattered glitter, very nice accent color.

Last is deeper brown with some warmth in it as well, for me this one is only liner but it is nice because it is dark enough to line and accentuate but still warm enough to differentiate from my usual black/grey.

This palette is a nice all rounder for me, first shade is my favorite followed closely with the third shimmery shade. As a whole all shades work well together, all of these swatches were made with only one swipe so that speaks of pigment and longevity is insane. Even when I wore them in the extreme heart they did not crease.

This little palette set the bar really high, pigmentation and longevity wise. I love reaching for it and I enjoy using it.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Hazel Fawn

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I have another FlowerKnows palette, first one did not impress me. Pigment was there but shades did not impress me hopefully this one will be better suited for me.

This beauty is FlowerKnows Midsummer Fairytales eye palette in Hazel Fawn. It looked neutral and I pretty much always go for the neutral tones. It looked like a safe bet.

Details are again 3D and very beautiful, full of bows and fairies. I also love the magnetic closure.

When opened the neutral shades reveal. All but the middle shades are matte, middle is sparkly one. What surprised me is the similarity of the two brown tones. I hoped for one shade being lighter or at least with a cooler undertone.

I start at the top with the ivory one, on my swatch it is barely visible but applied with the brush it is pigmented and pretty obvious, I love to use it as a matte highlighter.

To the right is deeper and warm toned brown, it leans pretty orange.

Bottom one is soft black. Very dark and pigmented, lovely for a liner or filling in my brows (they are naturally black).

Last brown is also very warm but a bit lighter and slightly more orange toned. 

Last two swatches are from the shimmery middle shade. I like that it isn't warm or gold but more taupe, if applied heavy there is slight base color but I like it sheer like it is on the last swatch more dab dab so the shimmer is the vocal point of my look.

I find this palette pretty basic, matte inner corner highlighter, brown for all over the lid, black for lining and brow filler. I am glad that they included the sparkly shade since this one transforms all of my looks and don't make it looking that basic.
I like the palette but it isn't that impressive. Pigment and ability to blend are there but shades are a bit basic and also not up to my taste (I prefer cool tones).

I think I should really stop buying FlowerKnows palettes unless they release one cool toned palette with taupe shades.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Big purchase no. 5

 Hello,

here is another part of my big purchase and what is jet to come. I think I am the most excited for lippies. 

I can't wait to try all Rom&nd new shades of Glasting Color Glosses in Nutty Vague, Cream Shell, Rose Finch and Dim Mauve. I already have three shades and I love them all, I will see if among these there is my new favorite shade.

Relatively big palettes are JudyDoll Pink Dew-Shine 6 color palettes in Pink Coral and Peach Soda. Shadows in two larger pans could be used on the face as well and there is also one super glittery shade for accentuating. Shades look pale but still very promising.

Little black tube is Lancôme Hypnose mascara. I already had one and I really liked it, I know how expensive these are so when I saw one for cheap I purchased it even if it is a little one. It still lasted me a long time the last time I had it.

Last but not least is Amuse Jel Fit tint is Boksoonga Jelly. I was super curious about it and there were a few shades I was interested in and because I already picked up so many items I decided to get only one, to try out. if I end up liking it I can always get more. 

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Big purchase no. 3

 Hello,

I am back with another pink selection of new make-up.

Let's start on top with JudyDoll Undereye Shadow Palette in Lively Pink. There are four shades with included brush for a quick and on the go make-up. Shades looked like something I would like and I thought my collection could benefit from some light shades in different tones. If I will like it I might pick the peach tone as well.

Three lippies are Colorgram. Clear tubes are  Fruity Glass glosses in Farewell Guava and Giggle Strawberry and middle one is Fruity Glass Tint in Mochi Pink. All tubes are the same size and hold 3g of product.  Giggle Strawberry looks a bit bright... hopefully is sheer.

Two pretty blushes are Canmake Glow cheeks blushes in Ballerina Pink and Momo Whiped Fleur. Floral design is so pretty but I know that in order to enjoy them I will have to ruin the design. So far I really liked blushes from them so I have high hopes.

Last pink item is Rom&nd Sheer tinted stick in Bunny Hop. There was also a deeper mauve shade that I liked but at the end I picked this one because of the cute name ;) hopefully I will also like the formula :)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Essence singles

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Essence recently came out with new single shadows and there were a Few that I liked so for start I decided to pick one from each formula to see how they hold on my lids and then maybe get more shades.

They are two Essence shadows, first is their cream shadow in Oyster and second is mono pearly version in the shade Silky Taupe. They also have matte and glitter versions, the later also have my interest but I already purchased so many glittery shades that I don't think I need more at the moment so I picked something in between.

I am having difficulties to use cream Oyster shade because of my long nails :) I think it will keep my nails short if I will want to use it. Powder one is easier since the pan isn't deep.

They are both golden even though the names don't suggest that. Oyster is deeper, it spreads like butter (maybe after a while it will dry out but for now the texture is delight).

They both have this mirror like reflect to them, Silky Taupe is shinier but they both can be subdued if used in a lighter manner.

Because of this reflection they are great as one and done shadows since they looks like I have used more than one shade. Especially one the curvature of my lid it is even more obvious.

They both are creamy and soft, easy to work with and nice shades if you like gold. I personally am not the biggest fan but since they are not super yellow toned I think I can handle them. I wish they would have more shades (so far there are only three from each range). I have my eyes still on the glittery ones, I know I don't need them but they look pretty.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Pink Sand shadow

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I have been recently playing with this unusual eye shadow. Packaging and formula are both so very different from anything else that I have tried and my excitement was over the roof.

It is Muzigae Mansion One & Only shadow Melting Zero in Pink Sand. It holds only 2g of shadow. Kind of small considering this ball takes my whole palm.

Packaging is a clear knot, large and bulky. It opens with a twist and one half like an egg reveals the shadow inside.

It is soft rosy shade with plenty of shimmers. I don't have plenty of pinks and this one immediately looked nice and wearable to me.

When I mentioned that this formula is also very different, what I meant is that it feels creamy in the pan but applies dried on the skin. It dries in an instant and it applies like butter.

Shade is noticeably but still soft pink (I fear that shade is not super obvious on the photos) but the glow is. Inside the pan it looks shimmery but on the skin it gives this sateen glow that I love so much.

This one has splendid formula and gorgeous shine, I love the shade as well but when it comes to longevity it isn't there. I apply it over my regular primer but it creases. 

I will try to find something else because I will not part with this shadow. I want to make it work even if it is hard to store because of its bulk ;)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day 

Spring Whipping Cloud

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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

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

Timeless Love

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this palette is an accidental purchase. I was in the store and swatched tester, I liked what I saw shade wise and shades were buttery. Without second doubt I picked palette which was behind it (wrapped in box) and pay for it. Only when I got home and opened it I saw that these are not shades that I have swatched...

It is Makeup factory artist studio eyeshadow quad in Timeless Love. It contains four berry toned shadows and I actually have nothing alike if I look at the bright side of it :)

It contains one matte shade and other three have shimmer in various sizes so not only the shades are different but also the amount and intensity of sparkle is different.

First matte shade is true berry and I used it as a liner, it makes my eyes appear more blue than they are. It stays put, there is no bleeding or printing on the top part of my lid (I have hooded lids) so that speaks of quality.

Second shade is a bit paler and warmer with shimmer which appears more like a sprinkle on top. Base shade is a bit scary for me but if I sheer it out it is not that bad, I think the shimmer helps me wear it a bit more often than if it would be just a matte shade.

Third shade is extra shiny and glowy. I think this one is my favorite since it is not too berry and has the best shine, almost mirror like :)

Last one has more of a base with fewer shimmers, it is still shimmery just not as the previous shade. I opt for this one when I want less glow and more of a sateen finish (it is not a true sateen shadow but compared with the rest it is closer). 

The quality is there and for me it is only the shade selection that feels a bit off. I see the vision but I don't experiment a lot with my colors and berry is not my cup of tea shade, I appreciate that they used different finishes and made every shade a stand alone option. I am having fun with these but usually I just want to reach to third, sometimes to fourth shade. First two don't get much love.

I went back to the store and checked more shades and picked two more palettes (I made sure that i have checked that I got the right ones ;)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day