Smashbox Eyeshadow in Megapixel

Eyeshadow trio

Cute and compact casing

Shade in Megapixel

Tan, magenta and eggplant shades

Swatch on my skin

Price-1550 (approx $30)
Size-0.079 oz. 2.25g

   I like eyeshadows that comes in sets. It is very convenient coz the colors are already coordinated. Saves lazy gals like me from major guesswork about which shade goes with which. Makes application a breeze! So I was instantly smitten with Smashbox eyeshadow trio.

   The shade Megapixel is a combination of tan, magenta and eggplant colors. It is a popular seller and has even won a Sephora award for best eyeshadow. Whoa!


-pretty colors
-expertly coordinated shades
-highly pigmented
-buildable colors
-cute compact size
-longwearing
-barely creased


-quite pricey for a tiny eyeshadow
-needs a separate brush
-powder can become messy

My take:

   Im very pleased with this high quality eyeshadow. It survived even my unforgiving oily lids. It really lasted all day! And the color stayed and looked the same. It has that perfect shimmery effect that is subtle and not over the top. Made my eyes pop out nicely. Pretty!

   If you wanna create beautiful eyes effortlessly just follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Use the lightest shade as the base. Sweep all over the entire lid.
2. Contour the crease area with the medium shade for added definition.
3. Lastly, use a liner brush to define the eyes with the darkest shade.

   VOILA! lovely peepers in no time! Super easy and super fast. You can create the hottest looks even if your not a professional.

   This is a smart buy coz you get everything you need in one tiny portable pot that's also travel friendly. It takes so much less space for 3 diff shadows! Very handy! I highly recommend this product. You won't get disappointed at all. In fact I wanna try more combos from Smashbox. Totally worth it!

    Ta-ta! See you again next time. It's Friday once again. Time really flies so fast.  Hope you enjoy your weekend:-)

                        

Smashbox Beauty Lipstick in Seduction

Smashbox Beauty's 

Simple black tube casing with easy grip

Nudish beige color

Great shade!

Looks pretty and natural on lips

   Im not too keen with wearing nude lipsticks. First, I love bright pink colors and secondly, Mr G tells me I look like a walking corpse. So as much as possible I try to shy away from purchasing nude shades. But there's something about it that I find so appealing. Blame it on J. Lo who looks magnificently gorgeous each time she carries that shade. I'm no J. Lo but there's a teeny tiny part if me that wishes I could pull of such color.

   Then enters "Seduction" by Smashbox Beauty. It definitely fits me. For once I don't look like a vampire ready to devour anything in sight. I still managed to look human enough to carry this shade. Mr G didn't even complain and I said i looked healthy and fresh. I loved this shade. It's a combination of pink and beige that doesn't look too pale nor too strong. Just right!

   On days when I don't feel like a Girly girl in pink lipsticks this is the one I use to exude that natural bronze look. I pair it with darker eyeshadows and the result is exquisite. It's rich color also evens out my liptone which is an absolute necessity for me since I have uneven lip color.

  The only downer to this lipstick is that i noticed that it dries my lips so I have to constantly reapply lipgloss or balm. I'm also not too fond of it's claylike smell. But other than that everythings A- okay!

   Im ultimately satisfied with this. Finding the perfect nude lippie for me is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. But once you find it, stick with it. That's exactly what I've been doing. No more envying J.Lo days for me coz I finally found my own nude HG! ;-)