Ok, so... I've been meaning to do a review on this stuff for weeks now; since these products were purchased during Black Friday weekend. Still, some of these products are available individually regardless, so I figured I'd mention them as more gift ideas :D
I purchased 3 sets: 1 Tarte and 2 Bare Escentuals. These were AMAZING deals at the time; for example, the Tarte set included a full sized amazonian clay blush, a full sized amazonian clay cream shadow, and an eye brush for $22... For those of you that shop for Tarte cosmetics, you know the full sized blush ALONE is $25. So you really can't argue here. The other 2 sets were $10 each.
Now, again, while these may no longer be available as sets anymore, I figured I could still do a review on them since the majority is available all on it's own, so you all might be interested in them. :)
First up is the Tarte set I mentioned. It came with an Amazonian Clay Blush in 'Flush,' an Amazonian Clay Eye Shadow in 'Slate,' and an eyeshadow brush. Flush is a berry-pink blush that is HIGHLY pigmented. Actually, I was very intimidated by this color since I'm extremely pale... However, when used with a VERY light hand, it gives a nice 'flushed' tint to your cheeks, kinda like you've been out in the cold for a while. Slate is like a champagne-taupe color. I'm really not too sure about how I feel about this product quite yet, simply because I haven't used it very much. However, when doing the swatches for it, the formula seemed way too drag and draggy. It also set very quickly, making it hard to work with. Now, it could just be that I'm not using it correctly, but once I get a better grasp on it, I'll update my review on it ^_^;;
Amazonian Clay Blush and Eyeshadow
Amazonian Clay Blush and Eyeshadow (natural lighting)
Amazonian Clay Blush and Eyeshadow (Flash)
Swatch: A.C. Eyeshadow in 'Slate' and A.C. Blush in 'Flush' [natural lighting]
Swatch: A.C. Eyeshadow in 'Slate' and A.C. Blush in 'Flush' [flash]
Next are the two Bare Escentual sets. Both had a specific theme to them; one being for eyes while the other was more of for the total face.
The eye set came with a full sized "Flawless Definition" mascara in black and two deluxe sample eyeshadows:
-Cultured Pearl: a pearly off-white color
-Muse: a satiny charcoal
The mascara is interesting in the sense that it's not the way I remember it. I once used to use this mascara a while back, and the brush was way different. Back then, it was like a wirey pipe-cleaner type applicator. Now, it's a rubber applicator with shorter bristles. I might like this one a bit more, simply because I think the bristles give better separation of the lashes. The shadows are very nice for something like a simple yet classic look. They are a slight bit sheer, but also buildable (especially in the case of Muse). Paired with the mascara, it's perfect.
The face set included:
-Bare Minerals Natural lipgloss in Citrus Tart: Sheer golden peach
-Bare Radiance all-over face color: shimmery peach highlight
-SPF 15 Mineral veil in Translucent
The lip gloss is pretty sheer, but has a sort of "Your lips but better" look to it. It's not really on the sticky side, but has more of a thick cream feel. There's very light fragrance which doesn't really bother me, nor do I think it's strong enough to bother anyone else for that matter. It also has a brush applicator which I like since it feels like I get more control of the product. The Bare Radiance powder give a very shimmery peach glow. On my skin, it's almost like a subtle bronzer, as if I had been walking out in the sun for a little while. As for the mineral veil, It's a very nice setting powder to place over your makeup for a flawless finish. I've honestly used this stuff non-stop for the past god-knows-how-many years now. It truly leaves my skin looking like it has an air-brushed finish.
Bare Escentuals eye and face sets
Bare Escentuals eye and face sets [flash]
Flawless Definition mascara wand
Natural Lip Gloss in Citrus Tart
Swatches: 'Muse', 'Cultured Pearl', Bare Radiance, and Citrus Tart [natural light]
Swatches: 'Muse', 'Cultured Pearl', Bare Radiance, and Citrus Tart [flash]
Hopefully, this will be helpful for anyone who may want to get these sort of items as stocking stuffers for the holidays, or just in general. I'm hoping to get one more post up for a gift idea. I've just fallen so far behind with everything going on. So, hopefully the world won't end before then... LOL I KID!
Over the weekend, I hit Holiday Matsuri and had an amazing time! Got to meet J Michael Tatum (Sebastian from 'Black Butler' [Kuroshitsuji]), who I thought I'd NEVER meet since everyone convinced me that he never went to Florida conventions; as well as a few other amazing actors. Can't even expressed how much I spazzed when Mr. Tatum and Todd Haberkorn sat next to my friend and for lunch. I'm sure all the surrounding fangirls wanted to kill us xDD
It's certainly an experience I'd never forget. I gotta admit, I have a bit of a starstruck crush on Tatum, even if he's gay. Hahaha! ^/////^
Quinton Flynn (Axel from Kingdom Hearts) singing "The Yaoi Song" while Todd Haberkorn (Italy from Hetalia and Hikaru from Ouran High School) sits on J Michael Tatum's (Sebastian from Black Butler) lap. {I SHIP IT!!!}
Hahahaha! Well, that's all for now.
So, 'til next time~
Stay beautiful, both inside and out~<3
x~PhantomRose~x
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