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Showing posts with label Nudestix. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nudestix. Show all posts
7/10/15
NUDESTIX Giveaway!!!
No better way to start the weekend off than with a giveaway, right?!! I have been in jury duty the past few days (ugh), but wanted to get this up before the weekend begins. I'm hosting a NUDESTIX giveaway!! I will be picking 2 winners this time, and each person will receive all of the following: 1 Gilt Magnetic Eye Pencil, 1 Twilight Magnetic Eye Pencil, 1 Lip and Cheek Pencil in Soul, 1 Lip and Cheek Pencil in Mystic, 1 Blur Pencil and 1 of the new Bronzing Pencils in Earth/Golden Sugar. I have done reviews with swatches on all the pencils before, you can read those here, here and here just to familiarize yourself with the prize. Good luck everyone! Have a wonderful weekend - you guys are the best!
Items featured have been graciously provided by the brand. Giveaway open to US and CAN residents
only, and the winners will be selected at random. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Lost, damaged or stolen prize items cannot be replaced. Good Luck!
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7/3/15
Bronzer Options For The Summer
I've traditionally always been a powder compact bronzer gal (this one and this one are holy grails). I never truly ventured into any other territories until now. I decided to test out a few different types of bronzers (of course I had to throw some regular powder ones in for good measure) and share my favorites of the bunch.
1. Make Up For Ever Pro Fusion Bronzer in 10 and 15 - So much buzz surrounding these bronzers and for good reason. They are stunning. I have both a matte (10) and a shimmer (15) shade and wear them equally. They do apply quite sheer which is nice because I don't have to worry about having a heavy hand. But for those that want a bolder application, they are buildable. The matte one is my favorite (surprise, surprise) and wears great as a cheek color or contour. The texture is powder but feels smooth and silky like a gel which allows for an effortless application. I prefer a stiff and densely bristled brush rather than something a bit fluffier since I find that it really buffs the product into the skin for a seamless finish.
2. NUDESTIX Bronzing Pencil - Those who love to use fingers as their primary means of makeup application will love this Nudestix bronzer pencil. Just like the Nudestix lip and cheek duos and magnetic eye pencils, this is easy to blend and perfect for a quick application without a lot of need for accuracy. One side is matte and one side is shimmer and I like to use them separately as well as together. The shimmer is great for cheekbones when dabbed lightly and the matte shade for contouring. While some bronzers just add warmth to the face, I find that these are great at adding dimensions and some light sculpting.
3. Laura Geller Bronze and Brighten in Medium - While I have heard of Laura Geller makeup before, this is my first time trying anything from the line. I am a sucker for anything marbled, so I instantly was drawn to this bronzer. Just from the first swatch, I could tell this would secure a spot in my regular makeup routine. As you can see from my below picture, this bronzer by far gives the most even application - with no streaking or patchiness. Because of it's slight rosy undertone, I find that it wears better as a cheek color rather than a contour or traditional bronzer. It gives a nice flush and glow to the cheeks and goes with any eye or lip I pair with it.
4. Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Instant Mineral SPF 45 - Is it a bronzer? Is it a sunscreen? Is it a powder? I had all the questions when I first tried this product. But those questions slowly faded into oblivion when I applied it and said "who cares what it is?! It's beautiful!!!" LOLZ to how easily I can be swayed. I loved the ideas of a loose powder with a hint of color that could also provide some sun protection during the day. It's perfect as a weekend product to add over a tinted moisturizer or as a touch up throughout the day, but surprisingly I love it during the week with a more polished makeup look. I dust it all over my cheeks and forehead to give a subtle wash of color. I definitely don't think it should replace sunscreen, but it can add an additional layer of protection for my skin throughout the day without messing up my makeup.
5. Stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer -Truth be told, this was the one bronzer I was most hesitant to try. Liquid or gel bronzers never really excite me and when I first swatched this, it appeared to be very streaky. No thank you. But I pressed on for the sake of the blog (I'm such a martyr) and used a buffing brush to apply in hopes that it would make a difference. Welp, it most certainly did. I used my Real Techniques stippling brush which applied the color evenly to the skin allowing for a smooth and buildable application. I primarily kept it to my cheek area and then popped the apples with a bright coral. It is even sheer enough to mix with my makeup to give my face a nice bronzed glow and find it's the perfect solution for some foundations that may be a hint too pale.
*pr samples included
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4/23/15
New In From Nudestix
I've been a Nudestix fan for quite a while now. I absolutely LIVE for the magnetic eye pencils and regularly have one of the lip + cheek pencils in my bag for a quick natural lip touch-up. Their newest launches involve more skincare innovation but still in that convenient and easy stick application.
1. Clean-Up Pencil - Those that love a smokey eye or winged eye liner will love this first pencil. It's a waxy texture and does a great job at cleaning up any makeup mistakes. This has become my go-to over q-tips when trying to clean up any excess shadow fall out or liner mishaps I have while applying my eye makeup.
2. Moisture Pencil -This is an all purpose pencil that helps to moisturize any dry areas on the body or face. It is a bit too thick and emollient for me to use under my makeup, but works great when I have a bare face on the weekends or at night. Especially with the first signs of spring, my allergies are acting up just a bit and this has helped any chapped areas around my nose. My favorite use for it is on my lips before I apply lipstick. I put it on when I am doing my makeup and by the time I get to my lip color choice, my lips are soft and hydrated.
3. Matte + Blemish Pencil - This and the Blur Pencil are the ones from which I have gotten the most use. I love any and all products that seek to mattify the skin, however because this is so small I enables me to give a precise application to exactly where I need it. And with the slight hint of green in the pencil, it is perfect for using over my blemishes to reduce the redness.
4. Blur Pencil -A perfecting pencil in a stick - yes, please! It can be used over or under makeup, but I prefer it under. It helps to minimize the look of my pores and blur any imperfections, but being able to use this to spot treat or target small areas is absolutely brilliant.
5. Sculpting Pencil in Light/Medium - I know many people may look at the shades in this contour stick and think it couldn't possibly be for contouring. But that is exactly what I like about it. I often use very light powders or creams to contour because I don't want anything too harsh. This pencil gave me a natural contour without needing to do a lot of blending. But I should note that it is extremely creamy and can move around quite easily. I found by pressing a bit of setting powder on top of the contour helped to set it a bit better.
6. Lip + Cheek Dual Pencil in Mystic and Whisper - This is not a new product launch since these lip + cheek colors already exist in the line, but just a new packaged dual ended option. Since all of the lip + cheek pencil colors are natural and nude, having two of them in one pencil can definitely save me space in my makeup bag and give me options when I'm out and want to touch up or change my lip color.
*pr samples included
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12/8/14
8/18/14
NUDESTIX: A Review
Just as I cannot pass up a good cupcake, the same can be said for jumbo eye and lip pencils. I want each and every one I see. So naturally when NUDESTIX came across my radar, they pulled me in like a tractor beam. And then there is the whole neutral color scheme that only served to make them even more appealing. NUDESTIX kindly sent over some samples for me to try and I have been putting them through the makeup gauntlet. Below is a look at the swatches of all the shades I tested.
1. Eye Pencil - The 2 colors I tried were Smoke and Stardust (bottom two swatches), which are a harder formula and wear more like a traditional eye liner. I initially wore these all over the lid as an eye shadow but found they creased a bit after about 5 hours (even with primer), so I switched to using them just as a traditional eye liner. This proved to be a much better option for me and loved the effect they gave the eye. Smoke looked beautiful smudged around the entire lash line (upper and lower) for a delicate smokey eye, and Stardust is the perfect inner corner highlight. Each comes with a sponge on the opposite end to help blend the liner, though I found that my finger worked equally as well.
2. Magnetic Eye Color Pencil - I have the colors Twilight and Angel (shown above in the middle two swatches), and absolutely LOVE these with every ounce of my being. I simply cannot sing this pencil's praise enough! They are so smooth, creamy and glide on effortlessly. I apply them directly to the lid (over primer) and then blend with either my finger or a synthetic brush. Oh, and then I just sit around and wait for them to crease. Still waiting. Frankly, I may be waiting until I am 80 because I have yet to see these bad boys move. I am actually wearing them now as I write this post and they are still going strong at 7:03 p.m. at night after applying them at 7:45 a.m. this morning. Yup, that's almost 12 long hours my friends. Amazing. Oily lid gals - get in on this immediately.
3. Lip & Cheek Pencil - The 3 colors I tested were Soul, Mystic and Blush (shown in that order top to bottom in the above top 3 swatches). While they are for both lips and cheeks, I used them only on my lips. I wish I could tell you I had a favorite shade, but frankly I loved them all. You are on your own with this one. Of course they all give that "my lip color but better" so I'm not sure you can go wrong with any of them. Moving on to texture....*mumbles with hand over mouth* I like them better than my NARS pencils. What? Who said that? That's madness. (omg, but it's true) They are incredibly creamy without being too soft (you know, the ones that break and smush as you apply - my Bite pencils are guilty of that), and they stay incredibly emollient on the lips. I do have to reapply every 4 hours or so, which doesn't bother me. They do not dry my lips out, they are super wearable, oh and they come with their own sharpener. Yes, you need to try at least one. Maybe two. Don't blame me if you buy three. I had nothing to do with that.
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