Artis Brushes | Fluenta

August 28, 2015 13 Comments

I have been a hoarder of makeup brushes since I first got into makeup artistry. I haven’t worked as a makeup artist in a couple years now but I still have a deeply rooted love for specialty brushes. When I came across Artis Brushes I was instantly intrigued. As soon as you lay your eyes on them you will see why.

Artis Brushes look like something out of a Dali painting, am I right? I mean, they look like they are oddly bending and then the shape of the actual fibres in the brushes are different, too! These brushes are completely different than your typical makeup brushes. The Artis Brushes use fibre bundles that eliminate the need for a metal ferrule. The fibres are held in place by a proprietary method that allows them to be positioned in new ways for makeup brushes. Most Artis Brushes have the fibres aligned perpendicular to the handle and skin surface. This keeps the fibre tips continuously in contact with the skin during application and creates superior laydown and blending.

Fluenta – Oval 10

My favorite of the 3 that I have is the Oval 10 brush from the Fluenta line. When I first opened my package I decided to try it out for the first time on Periscope. (If you have an account DEFINITELY follow me- @LauraJean396) I was nervous because the brush makes applying foundation a completely different experience. How you hold the brush, how the brush touches your face, EVERYTHING is different.

This brush is intended for body art or adding powder but I use it to blend my foundation and I love it for that. It is so large that it completely covers one of my cheeks and just a few minutes later I am left with a flawless application. But seriously though, doesn’t it look like an old school hairbrush?

Fluenta – Linear 3

This brush applies a perfect precise line of product along the upper lash line or tucked under the lower lash line. It can also be used for special effects makeup to create medium size lines and linear shapes. I love it for applying dark shadow on my upper and lower lash lines. It gives a soft diffused liner look and I am about to adventure into trying my gel liner with it. Maybe. I am still trying to wrap my head around it not being a typical liner brush so the thought of using gel liner with this is something I am still trying to cope with.

Look at how precise a point the tip comes to. The fact that it tapers off on the sides of the brush makes it perfect to me because I want the edge of my liner to taper just like that.

Fluenta – Circle 1R

This brush has a tilt from the handle and a round fibre bundle which ends in a curved dome of tips that provides soft yet focused application and blending. I love it for the crease/socket line as well as adding in a pop of highlight to the inner corner of the eyes.

What can I say? I am OBSESSED with these beauties! Artis Brushes are so different yet really amazing. I don’t think I have ever had a more flawless foundation application in the history of ever than I get with this brush. The smaller brushes are spectacular for the eyes. I have nothing negative to say about them. The price point on these are higher like other luxury brushes, but I think that is to be expected. You can find them at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and of course on the brand’s site.

Tell me in the comments below your first impression of Artis Brushes. Have you ever used them before? Have you seen them in person?

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p.m. skincare routine | RoC Retinol Correxion

August 19, 2015 19 Comments

I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for RoC Skincare. I received product to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

Yesterday I talked to you about my daytime skincare routine, but I am really excited about the changes I have made to my p.m. skincare routine. I mentioned yesterday that my skin has been looking dull and ragged and yes, I have noticed more and more wrinkles as time goes on. That scares me the most. I do understand that aging means wrinkles, but I try to remind myself that it also means I am smarter, more experienced and I am who I am today because of all the crazy things I have gotten into through the years!

I am happy to be a 30-something, but I definitely want to keep my skin looking as good as possible. I like to keep my skincare routine fairly simple but I also like those easy products to pack a punch. The RoC products I have been using before bed are really impressive.

The RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream contains a combination of pure retinol and an essential mineral complex, so it addresses all of the fine lines around my eyes. I think my main priority in my anti-aging skincare routine is focused on the eyes. The one area of my face that has been aging the fastest seems to be my eyes so I am extremely desperate to save them. I have to say that I am really enjoying this so far. Eye creams that contain retinol are okay by me!

The RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream is like the eye cream in the sense that it contains pure retinol and an essential mineral complex. I love that it does all the “heavy lifting” of the wrinkles while I am sleeping; I feel like I actually accomplished something while doing nothing! I have actually noticed small infinite improvements that only I would see in myself in the last week or two of use. Isn’t it funny how we can nitpick the smallest detail that not even our significant other would ever in a million years notice? Anyway, I have seen small improvements and I can’t wait to see the difference in my skin from start to finish of this tube.

Speaking of wrinkles, I recently learned that RoC^® Skincare and Sperling’s Best Places performed a meta-analysis that allowed them to essentially rank each state’s “Wrinkle Index”. They way they went about getting the results is actually a very complex system, but I was immediately intrigued and needed to know about the states I have lived. I was born in Mississippi but I have lived in Virginia, Tennessee, Florida and now Washington.

Let’s see how the states I have lived in rank…

Mississippi –> 31

Virgina –> 19

Tennessee –> 8

Florida –> 32

Washington –> 49

WOW… So the place that I am currently living is only 2 spots away from ranking as the least wrinkle-prone state. I think that is actually pretty cool! I am hoping that living here + these RoC products will put me on the right path! Definitely check out the brand for yourself, you can pick them up in Target stores!

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a.m. skincare routine

August 18, 2015 17 Comments

I switch up my skincare routine pretty often and I wanted to share with you what I am currently using in my a.m. skincare routine. I have gotten pretty heavy into skincare lately and it is because my facial skin has been going through some weird changes lately. I moved from hot and sunny Florida to the gorgeous pacific northwest state of Washington and in turn my skin has gone crazy.

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I have been oily my entire life up until this point and I am now experiencing dryness in patches, my skin is starting to get a rougher texture, my milia is acting up. I am just trying to play this day by day, but these products have been really great. Some of them you will notice I have mentioned before and some are new.

My favorite new cleanser is actually from Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser. It is a simple, effective cleanser designed to naturally wash away impurities and makeup residue (including eye makeup). Formulated with strawberry oil, an anti-oxidant and exfoliator known for delivering brighter, cleaner healthier skin. Ideal paired with any electronic cleansing brush. Which leads me right into my next thing…

I am a HUGE fan of the Foreo Luna. I think that it is absolutely fabulous and I don’t know how I did without it for so long. I have alway swanted to use electronic cleansing brushes but the nylon bristles (no matter how sensitive they said they were) were too much for my skin. This silicone vibrating cleansing tool is perfect: it only has to be charged once every 6 months, it never has to have a brush head changed, and its small and travels well.

Phace Bioactive Illuminating Serum is another new-to-me product but is quickly climbing the ranks in my skincare stash. It is a corrective + protective oil-free serum for firmer skin with a more youthful glow. Designed to diminish the appearance of age spots, sun spots and acne marks, strengthen the skin matrix and enhance protection against UVA/UVB photo-damage. Vitamin C works to brighten skin and diminishes wrinkles while Gallic Acid reduces hyper-pigmentation. To keep your skin looking flawless, Licorice Root and Mulberry Extract fade dark spots and Hyaluronic Acid revitalizes and plumps tissue for softer, smoother skin. Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive, eczema and rosacea-prone, dull and sun-damaged. I have only one complaint and that is that it dries down sort of tacky, but once I apply my moisturizer overtop the tackiness is gone.

The Glossier. Priming Moisturizer is such a great product. Immediately on application, this plumps skin up with moisture to create cushiony bounce and an even texture, which helps minimize the appearance of pores, minus any heavy blurring ingredients so it really helps out the textured skin problem I mentioned before. The anti-redness complex soothes and evens skin tone, leaving a clean, dewy, balanced finish. This comforting cream allows you to layer and build up to the perfect amount of moisture depending on climate, season, or how your skin’s feeling on any given day. I really love it.

The Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Eye Cream is another favorite of mine. I have actually already reviewed it previously here on the blog, but I wanted you to know it is still a favorite. A little goes a long way.

Another Glossier. product that I love is the Balm Dotcom. I haven’t mentioned skin salves in a while but that doesn’t mean that I don’t still love them, I just hadn’t come across anything new worth noting until now. This one is a hydrating, long-lasting, do-everything skin salve that’s packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish and repair dry, irritated skin. The dense, waxy texture stays in place to seal in moisture wherever it goes. It literally does everything from lip balm to calming sore skin during a cold. I have even applied it as a cuticle balm before.

I hope you enjoyed hearing about my a.m. skincare routine. Tell me in the comments below if you have tried any of these products and if you haven’t what piques your interest the most?

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Illamasqua Precision Brow Gel

July 26, 2015 13 Comments

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Question of the Week: When it comes to brows, do you tend to gravitate toward pencils, gels, or powders?

I actually love different products from all of these options. I tend to be hooked on one thing and then swiftly glide to the next. Something that I am currently obsessed with is the Illamasqua Precision Brow Gel. This one is in the shade Stare. I find that if you aren’t in love with a particular formula or medium, switch it up and try a couple different brushes because sometimes the brush has just as much to do with how a product applies as the product itself. Illamasqua has two fabulous brushes that you can use with this brow gel.

The Angled Brush is perfect for defining and creating precision lines. Ideal for eyebrow and eyeline definition and for sharpening beneath the eyebrow and around the lip with your foundation. The Fine Liner Brush with a cover is ideal for make-up bags and travel as it is stored in its own detachable handle to protect the brush when stored. Perfect to create a controlled flick eye liner style and believable brow hairs.

A little more about the Precision Brow Gel.

This colour rich brow gel allows you to create perfectly defined brows. In a water-resistant, cream/gel formulation available in a range of wearable, versatile shades to suit multiple skin tones and hair colours. The soft texture and long lasting properties ensure no smudging throughout the day.

I love the texture, it is smooth and creamy and once it sets it stays put. A little goes a long way but I think that rings true for all of the brow products that are similar to this one. Do I love it? Yes. Would I recommend it to you? Absolutely. You can find this brow gel at ASOS, Net-A-Porter, and Selfridge’s.

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Too Faced Love Palette Review and Swatches

July 23, 2015 14 Comments

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Too Faced always comes out with fun new palettes that keep my makeup routine interesting. The latest palette is the Too Faced Love Palette. There are 15 shades total in this palette. I like how the palette breaks up into groups of 5, so essentially you get 3 separate quints out of the entire palette. I just want to put it out there that this palette is so intense and gorgeous. The sun was shining bright the day I was taking these pictures and I had a ridiculously hard time focusing in on the shades. All the shimmers and shines kept making my lens go crazy! LOL

Create your own love story with endless, passionately pretty eye looks. This love-worthy eye collection features fifteen silky shadows in shimmer, pearl and matte finishes. Innovative slurry powder technology creates velvety, smooth and soft pigments that offer multidimensional, intense color payoff. From flirtatious neutrals to romantic pinks and passionate emeralds, this palette allows you to create limitless looks that anyone will fall head over heels for.

The first group of shades, i.e. mini palette, has warn neutrals. Think golds, chocolate, peaches. This is perfect for those bronzy summer days. The gold in the palette is super metallic. The unique shade from this bunch would go to the center shade, the orange-y peach.

The 2nd group of shades from this palette are pinks and purples. I think this is a very romantic group from the palette and can create a sweet look for anytime, day or night. The dark shade makes a perfect smokey eye and the mid-tone matte shade really helps tone down the shimmer and create something that is very wearable.

The 3rd group of shades includes a green and some really pretty champagne shades along with a black that has some irridescent sparkles in it. That green is life and very well may be my very favorite shade from the entire palette.

This palette includes a black waterproof eyeliner that is really fantastic. It lasts on my lash line, and those six words are probably the best things I could say about any black liner. Almost NO black eyeliners stay put on my overly watery eyes. It is nice and creamy so it transfers onto the eyes really easily.

Here is a look I created using a few shades from the entire palette. Told you I loved that green! LOL

The Too Faced Love Palette retails for $49 and you can buy it at TooFaced.com, Ulta, Macy’s, and of course Sephora!

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Burberry Pale Barley Eyeshadow Review

July 22, 2015 17 Comments

One eyeshadow that I have wanted in my collection for a long time now is Pale Barley. I recently ordered it from Nordstrom and showed it in a makeup haul on my YouTube channel (if you haven’t checked it out, please do and subscribe) and I have had the pleasure of using it for a while now and wanted to share my thoughts on it.

Spoiler alert, I am obsessed with it. First of all the packaging is so luxe. It has the Nova Check pattern that Burberry is known for embossed into the top. I almost hate to use it because I know the intricacy will fade. *insert sad face*

Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow is a powder colour in a range of weather-inspired shades. The shadows can be blended to create a range of eye enhancing colours. The innovative formula uses silicones for smooth and flawless application and contains micronised satin smooth pigments to ensure long-lasting colour.

Pale Barley is a shimmery neutral sandy taupe that is much more complex than it looks. It has a slight gold sheen. Even though it is called a Sheer Eye Shadow it is anything but that. I find it to be incredibly pigmented and one of the best textures I have ever encountered. Even though it is a shimmery shade it isn’t annoyingly so, really only a pretty luminosity is what shows up.

It is soft and velvety to the touch and it blends out really beautifully.

My favorite thing about Burberry Pale Barley is that it layers with other products really well but it is excellent as an all over one-eyeshadow look.

I think that if you are a neutral lover like me you will REALLY love this shade. I want to address the similarities it has to two shades really quickly. It is a lot like MAC Patina in shade but Patina has something a little extra as far as complexity goes but the texture isn’t as good as Pale Barley. The retired Urban Decay Ruthless shade was a favorite of mine and I actually used it completely up, but from memory I would say that those two shades are extremely similar and honestly could be exact dupes. I wish I still had UD Ruthless in my collection so I could tell you 100%. If you are looking to make Burberry Pale Barley yours you can find it at Nordstrom!

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Too Faced Love Flush Blush Review and Swatches

July 20, 2015 37 Comments

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As soon as I laid my eyes on the Too Faced Love Flush Blushes I was completely obsessed. The shape of the compact is too freaking adorable and the fact that the compact themselves color coordinate with the shades inside is phenomenal. I mean, HOW COULD YOU NOT BE OBSESSED IMMEDIATELY? Well, what is even more interesting is the detailed embossing on the blush itself. Very intricate bunnies and floral motif decorates the gorgeous powder blushes and they are so pretty that I really don’t even want to mess them up.

So basically the Too Faced Love Flush Blush is a long-wear, fade- and smudge-proof formula that keeps your cheeks perfectly flushed for up to 16 hours.

Blush all day and night with the flush of true love. Each of the six pigment-rich, high-impact shades deliver a pretty, pop of color to any skintone with bold color payoff. The long-wear formula is enriched with buttery soft pigments that bond with skin and take on a weightless, suspended look that lasts for up to 16 hours—so you don’t have to worry about reapplication throughout the day. From a soft dusty nude hue with fine gold sparkle to a watermelon pink, you can create an array of looks for daytime and nighttime wear.

Shall we start with Baby Love? It is a soft dusty nude w/ fine gold sparkle and it honestly reminded me a LOT of Tarte Exposed blush. I actually swatched the two next to each other on my instagram which you can see if you CLICK HERE! (Don’t forget to follow!) They are slightly different and if I am just being honest, the Too Faced blush is more pigmented. Baby Love is definitely one that will be around the top of the pile because it is exactly the type of shade I reach for on a daily basis, it goes with everything and is very neutral.

Justify My Love is a bright pink w/fine gold sparkle. This is the one that I would go for if I wanted to really brighten up my cheeks and look more awake. Gorgeous shade and really one that I was lacking in my overall blush collection.

Your Love Is King is a plumy rose. It is deep and has those purple tones that I LOVE. I can see this becoming my go-to blush shade for the fall months.

How Deep Is Your Love? is a beautiful watermelon pink. It is bright, fun and definitely meant to be noticed. This is the perfect bright summer blush.

Love Hangover is the perfect warm pink. It has a little peachy/coral undertone to it but it is absolutely gorgeous. It is hard to choose a favorite of the bunch but I am leaning towards this one a whole bunch.

I Will Always Love You is a gilded peach. I would actually go far enough as to say it is pretty orange. Orange is in so that is completely fine! This is definitely a blush shade that I lacked in my collection and I don’t really see that often so I am glad that this line has it to offer.

L to R: Baby Love, Justify My Love, Your Love Is King, How Deep Is Your Love?, Love Hangover, and I Will Always Love You.

Too Faced Love Flush Blush gets an A+ for me. I am surprised that there are only 6 shades to choose from but in reality how many more do we actually need? The line is well represented in shades. The formula and pigmentation are top notch and they blend really beautifully. They satisfied my appetite for gorgeous packaging. What else could I ask for. These retail for $26 each and can be found at Sephora, Macy’s, Ulta.

Tell me in the comments below: Which is your favorite shade?

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Summer Scents Worth Trying

July 20, 2015 8 Comments

I am a pretty huge fragrance junkie and I have been my whole life. I think scents are extremely personal and can bring out so much emotion. For the very same reason I love one scent you could hate it. There are a few fragrances that I have had in my collection for a while and get lots of compliments on every time I wear them. I decided that these are the summer scents worth trying that will suit just about everyone.

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio is one of my all time favorite fragrances. It wasn’t my first scent by any means but it was the first one I officially became obsessed with. It was inspired by the brisk and fresh essences of the sea, this scent begins with notes of lemon, cassis and mandarin followed by aquatic mid notes of freesia, hyacinth, and rose. The scent ends with sensual notes of musk, amber, and woods. It is such a bright yet sexy fragrance that you will have men and women alike asking you what it is! You can find it at Ulta.

Jo Malone Orange Blossom is actually a close second for my very favorite fragrance of all time. It is described as the scent of clementine leaves in the morning dew sparkles above a heart of orange blossom and water lily, transporting the wearer to a garden oasis. I PERSONALLY think it smells like honey suckles on a hot summer’s day. I grew up at the dead end of a dirt road surrounded by the woods. There was a blanket of honeysuckles that coated the edge of the woods and the scent was divine. This fragrance reminds me of happier times and always makes me smile. And maybe shed a single happy tear for my youth. You can find it at Nordstrom.

MAC Turquatic is a fragrance that reminds me of the start of my hot and heavy romance with the cosmetics industry. When I first started going into MAC stores this is the scent that would be screaming as soon as I walked in the doors. Not only is it an AMAZING scent, it has a pretty beautiful bottle as well. It is described as Crisp and energizing, and contains notes of anemone, lotus, orris and Corsican blue cedar. You can get this at Nordstrom.

Harajuku Lovers Lil Angel is such a cute bottle and was really a surprise to me that I started to love it so much. I started out using it by layering it with other fragrances but the more I wore it the more I would just use it. There are notes of Cranberry, Raspberry, Lollipop Accord, Pineapple, Violet, Hinoki Wood, Pear Blossom, Blackberry, Crystal Amber, Rose. It honestly had me at Pineapple. :) It has sadly been discontinued (I think) but I did find a link to it on Amazon and it is half price right now. Out of the entire Harajuku Lovers line, this was my favorite.

Demeter Sunshine. Demeter has a way of creating fragrances that smell exactly like you imagine the word to mean. Even though sunshine really doesn’t have a scent, it DOES nail it. Think of your favorite, most comfortable cotton T-Shirt left outside and warmed by the sun. They decided that cotton, warmed by the sun, was the smell that best represented the idea of Sunshine. It is simple, clean and amazing. You can find it at Amazon.

Beach Eau De Parfum is one fragrance that I think is really a must have. It was designed with a lightly intoxicating blend of sand, jasmine, sea spray and mandarin. Beach captures the atmosphere and attitude of summer and is wearable anytime, anywhere. Truly a summer scent worth trying. You can find it at Nordstrom.

Now that you know what my summer scents worth trying are see what other summer fragrances my friends have picked.

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Tell me in the comments below: What are your favorite summer scents?

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Bite Beauty Frozen Berries Matte Creme Lipstick

July 17, 2015 25 Comments

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I have become a full fledged lipstick junkie and I can really credit Bite Beauty for that. I have been a big fan of their products ever since I tried my first shade from them. They are always extremely pigmented, creamy and they have a really large variety of shades. The Bite Beauty Frozen Berries Matte Creme Lipstick collection made my jaw drop when I saw them. I was so obsessed from the first time I laid eyes on them. I teased you on Instagram with them before they were available in stores and you all couldn’t get enough either.

I just want to warn you that this post is going to be extremely picture heavy because, like I mentioned before, I just can’t get enough of them.

A limited-edition, matte cream lipstick inspired by the depth and luster of flash-frozen wild berries.
Matte yet moisturizing, Bite’s unique Matte Crème Lipstick has a blend of pigments, powders, and Japanese silica that leave lips with a velvety, soft-focus finish. It features blueberry seed oil, rich in phytonutrients and a potent antioxidant, and cranberry seed oil, which nourishes and moisturizes lips with omega 3, 6, and 9 essential fatty acids not found in other oils. This antioxidant-packed lip formula brings highly pigmented, moisturizing, wearable color to lips.

Plum is a rich eggplant.

Juniper is a deep fucshia.

Barberry is a muted orchid.

Elderberry is a deep purple.

Black Cherry is a deep oxblood.

Enter Opal Creme Lipstick.

A two-tone pearl, sheer cream lipstick for a multidimensional lip look.
BITE Beauty’s Opal Crème Lipstick is designed to be applied on its own for an iridescent finish, or apply top of any lip color to add an ultraviolet dimension. Its infusion of organic fruit butters leaves creamy texture that conditions and nourishes lips with every use. Use this lipstick as a highlighter for a sheer, iridescent glow.

The swatches are in the same order as they are listed above. Also, let me show you what Opal looks like and how it transforms these gorgeous lipsticks. The blue tones in the Opal Creme Lipstick turned the muted orchid, Barberry, into a gorgeous creature that is completely different. And quite honestly I adore it. I am OBSESSED.

You can get these lipsticks at Sephora.com right now. Remember, they are limited edition so get your hands on them quick. Here is the listing for the Bite Beauty Frozen Berries and here is the listing for Bite Beauty Opal Creme Lipstick.

Tell me in the comments below: Which is your favorite berry?

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Becca Rose Gold Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Review

July 17, 2015 9 Comments

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I am a highlighter junkie and I am not afraid to say it. When I got my hands on the Becca Cosmetics Rose Gold Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed I use wanted to cuddle it and whisper sweet nothings in it’s ear. Because, rose gold. I mean, who doesn’t love that golden glow that has been infused with rose tones? I certainly do and I am guessing that if you are reading this right now you do too!

Refined luminosity in any light. This formula features ultra-fine luminescent pearls that absorb, reflect and refract light so your natural glow is never lost. Unlike the traditional pressed powder method, which simply mixes and compresses dry ingredients, this unique process blends pigments with proprietary liquid binders, resulting in unparalleled, creamy application with balanced color dispersion.

If you have never owned a highlighter from Becca then you are doing yourself a disservice in my honest opinion. I have a few different ones (and blushes) and they are just truly amazing. The consistency of the product is so soft and creamy feeling. They are in fact so soft that they could easily break so be careful with them. Treat them like the gems they are! ;)

The packaging is actually really simple and gorgeous as well. It has a brushed metal detail with the brand name and the rest is a rubberized brown. There is a good weight to the compact and it feels really luxe. Packaging may not be important to everyone but I love multiple pleasing sensory elements in my beauty products, what can I say?

This highlighter definitely has a little pigmentation to it and is more suited to warm skintones, but my pale skin can still pull it off. It blends in well with my bronzer and blush. Becca Rose gold was exactly what I was missing from my highlighter collection.

The Becca Rose Gold Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed is a limited edition product and I would suggest that you pick it up from Dermstore or b glowing as son as you can!

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