TOO FACED - PAPA DON'T PEACH BLUSH

Too Faced released an entire Sweet Peach range earlier this year, and in doing so re-released a cult favourite: Papa Don't Peach. This blush was an instant must have for me and had me racing down to Mecca with the last of my Christmas and birthday money on the day of it's release. This blush did not disappoint beauties, and has become one of my daily staples since being added to my collection. 

'Reinvented with nourishing peach essence and a punchy, mouthwatering scent' - MECCA

Packaging

Papa Don't Peach comes in a beautiful cardboard box, mimicking those peachy tones and colouring, that the compact slips inside with ease.

The compact itself is metal and contains a mirror within. The only criticism I have about the packaging is that it doesn't have a magnetic closure.

'Inspired by a caramelised peach trifle, this universally flattering, bronzey peach hue adorns cheekc with warm and luminosity for a healthy-looking complexion' - MECCA

Formula & Pigmentation

This blush has a beautiful peachy smell that honestly smells like the real deal. I'm obsessed with it's scent, and I don't even each peaches!

Papa Don't Peach is described as a peachy-bronze. Personally, I'm not too sure about the bronze factor. I find that this blush looks very natural on my super pale skin. The pigmentation is beautiful when applied and can be built up as desired. 

Affordability & Retailers

You can purchase your own Papa Don't Peach Blush from Mecca for $44.00 AUD.

Final Verdict

If you're a pale beauty, then Papa Don't Peach is a must as it creates such a beautiful and natural looking blushed cheeks look. I love this product and I recommend it to anyone who loves peachy tones and peachy scents.

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LIME CRIME - SUPERFOILS

In 2016, Lime Crime released a unique eyeshadow dual pan known as Superfoils. Superfoils are a specialised eyeshadow that can either be applied dry, or can be applied wet for a foiled look. Needless to say, they are absolutely beautiful when they become foiled and the main reason why I purchased them. 

'New generation of eyeshadow is here!' - LIME CRIME

Packaging

Superfoils comes in cute round pink packaging, with a matching cardboard box, and feature  a split pan with two shadows and a mirror.

Each shadow can be identified by name on the back of the product and the back of the cardboard box.

'Superfoils can be worn wet or dry - to equally dope results. Wear it dry if you're in the mood to sparkle or activate with water to watch it transform into liquid foil' - LIME CRIME

Formula & Pigmentation

Good and bad news beauties; Lime Crime have officially pulled their Superfoils off of the market. There was a bit of drama and a few issues late last year about the formula and what looked like rust and bubbles forming in the product. Lime Crime have issued a statement denying that there has been any contamination however have pulled the product from the market to re-formulate it. You can read more on Lime Crimes statement here.

Affordability & Retailers

Superfoils are currently not available through any retailer due to being re-formulated.

Final Verdict

At this point in time, my Superfoils have virtually been rendered useless. Although I personally have had no issues with them, I'm still wary that there may be some issues with the formula that may impact on my skin and my overall health. 

If you do have your own Superfoils or are willing to try someone elses, I'd advise getting the product onto your brush before adding your Fix+ spray to the mixture as it is recommended not to add any liquids to the actual pan. By not adding liquid to the pan you may avoid any issues, as I have.

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LIME CRIME - VENUS PALETTE

Years ago, Lime Crime released the beautiful Venus palette. Venus was a social media sensation and was everywhere you looked online; Instagram included!

The buzz has long since died down, but I thought I'd pull out this oldie and give it a review since it is still flying off of shelves and more often than not sold out everywhere. 

'In a sea of nude palettes, VENUS emerges with 8 game changing shades: rust red, brick brown, burgundy and unconventional neutrals' - LIME CRIME

Packaging

The Venus palette comes completes with beautiful packaging which features an except of Botticelli's classical painting, 'The Birth of Venus'.

The palette is made of cardboard and features a slip top with a full sized mirror for beauties on the go.

Shades & Finishes

The Venus palette contains eight shades, with a mixture of mattes and glows. The shades in this palette and their finishes include:

VENUS - the colour of bruised fruit (velvet matte)

SHELL - opalescent shell-pink (glow)

AURA - golden ivory (glow)

CREATION - rust brown (matte)

ICON - dirt brown (matte)

REBIRTH - the colour of an over-ripe nectarine (matte)

DIVINE - dusty stone (matte)

MUSE -deep burgundy red (matte)

Top Row: Venus, Shell, Aura, Creation
Bottom Row: Icon, Rebirth, Divine, Muse


'Create a wide range of grunge-meets-renaissance modern looks, from daytime wash of colour to night-on-the-town smokey eye' - LIME CRIME

Formula & Pigmentation

The formula for the eyeshadows in this palette is buttery smooth; they apply and blend out with ease. A little product goes a long way with these eyeshadows.

There is plenty of pigment in each shade, however I did experience some fallout during application. With this particular palette make sure you complete your eye look before completing your base.

'Recklessly pigmented eyeshadows can be worn alone or mesh flawlessly for a nu-grunge look with a soft, painterly finish' - LIME CRIME

Affordability & Retailers

You can purchase your own Venus palette directly from Lime Crime for $34.00 USD or from PepperMayo for $49.00 AUD

Final Verdict

In my humble opinion, the Venus palette is a luxury not a necessity.I find that the colours can be difficult to pair together and I'll often use another palette in to complete the look. 

Pale skinned beauties: beware that some of these colours can look very, very dark on us. I'm an NW10 for reference and I find colours such as Divine to give the illusion that I have a black eye.  

If you enjoy wearing red tones often then this is a palette for you, otherwise save your pretty pennies and purchase this one when there is a sale on. It's nice to play around with from time-to-time, but I don't reach for it often.

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URBAN DECAY - DESLICK MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY

Continuing on with our Christmas countdown, today we're looking at the Deslick Makeup Setting Spray by Urban Decay.

Urban Decay have a brilliant setting spray which has coming a game changer in my makeup routine, so naturally I found myself gravitating to the Deslick spray as an alternative for my combination oily skin.

'Fusing cutting-edge oil control technology with long-wear functionality, this high-tech makeup setting spray deflects surface shine and keeps makeup looking fresh for up to twelve hours' - MECCA

Packaging

The Deslick spray comes in distinct grey packaging, and comes in either a 30ml or 118ml bottle. I personally love the 30ml bottle as it's great size to travel with and gets at least a months usage out of it. The spray comes with a mist pump which allows the user to press down and dispense the product into the face in a sheer mist. 

'Patented temperature control technology works to lower the temperature of your skin and keep foundation, eyeshadow, blush and concealer in place - even in hot and humid conditions' - MECCA

User Friendly & Comfort

This product is super easy to use, with instructions kept conveniently on the back of the bottle. Prior to use, shake the bottle, hold approx 20cm away from your face and then apply in an X and T formation over your face.

This product is extremely lightweight on the skin, I don't even feel it, and has no added scents.

Affordability & Retailers

You can purchase your own De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray from Mecca, either online or in-store, or Urban Decay directly. The De-Slick Spray comes in two sizes, a 30ml  bottle which retails at $23.00 AUD, and a 118ml bottle which retails at $49.00 AUD.

Final Verdict

I trialled this product for a few weeks and noticed that it improved the longevity of my makeup throughout the day, particularly in humid and sweaty conditions. I have combination oily skin, and although this product is meant to be targeted at oily skin I found that it only marginally made an improvement to controlling my oily skin throughout the  day. However, I feel that this particular product will respond differently to each persons skin, so if you're a babe with combination oily or oily skin still give this product a trial to see if it works for you.

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