Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Collection – Review, swatches & a look!

Inspired by the sweet and yummy French macarons, Crème De Couture Collection holds the most delicious colors I have ever seen.

Crème De Couture Collection
Experience the decadent delights of the Limited Edition Crème de Couture Collection featuring 16 candy-colored eye shadow shades and 3 velvety-sweet blush shades. All of the colors were inspired by the decadent delights of bold-flavored French macarons. Create a wonderland of looks with this deliciously sweet collection!

Included in Collection:

• 1 Eye Shadow Palette (16 eye shadow colors): Redberry Rose, Apricot Flower, Passion Fruit, Cherry Blossom, Violet Whip, Lavender Honey, Cassis, Elderberry, Meyer Lemon, Ginger Pumpkin, Café Au Lait, Blueberry Cream, Crème de Menthe, Blue Chocolat, Almond Pear, Citron Pistachio
• 3 Blushes: Cherry Apple, Strawberry Ambrosia, Blackberry Essence

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Eye Shadow Palette

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Eye Shadow Palette -- Swatches

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Eye Shadow Palette -- Swatches

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Strawberry Ambrosia

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Strawberry Ambrosia

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Strawberry Ambrosia (swatch)

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Cherry Apple

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Cherry Apple

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Cherry Apple (swatch)

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Blackberry Essence

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Blackberry Essence

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Blush -- Blackberry Essence (swatch)

My thoughts
The collection includes an eye shadow palette and three blushes. I love the packaging – I think it’s very elegant and feminine. Kicking off with the palette which contains an array of soft and bright colors; not so wearable but fun to use nonetheless. I am astounded by the pigmentation and texture on these. All shadows are matte, buttery soft and buildable without being chalky. You might notice some fall out though. The color pay off is excellent considering these have a matte feel which typically lacks pigmentation. Overall, this palette is definitely something to get your hands on if you like using colorful and girly shadows.

The blushes come in three shades: Cherry Apple (coral pink), Strawberry Ambrosia (cotton candy pink) and Blackberry Essence (pale purple). All of these have a matte formula and feel silky to the touch. I love how all three of them are so buildable and blend without much effort. The longevity of the blushes is about 6-7 hours after which they start losing some intensity. My favorite is Cherry Apple; I have been wearing it a lot lately. It’s such a beautiful shade and complements my complexion so nicely. I think this color will look good on a wide range of skin tones. Strawberry Ambrosia appears quite light and cool-toned on me. I believe it would suit fairer complexions the most. I am not sure if I will ever be sporting Blackberry Essence; it is just not my color but looks interesting nevertheless.

All in all, Crème De Couture is a fantastic creation by Sigma. The packaging, texture pigmentation, everything is just wonderful!

Sigma Beauty Crème De Couture Collection is priced at $55 and can be purchased online from the website. You can get individual products from the collection as well. Sigma ships worldwide!

I have created a look using the eye shadow palette and blush in Cherry Apple. Hope you like it ^_^

A makeup look using Crème De Couture Collection by Sigma

A makeup look using Crème De Couture Collection by Sigma

Face:

• Belleme Shimmer Base
• Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation
• L.A. Girl Pro conceal HD concealer in 'Pure Beige'
• Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 'Transparent'
• Bourjois Maxi Delight Bronzer
• Sigma Crème De Couture Blush in 'Cherry Apple'
• Essence Circus Circus Highlighter Powder in 'It's Magic'

Eyes:

• MUA Professional Eye Primer
• Sigma Eye Shadow Base in 'Persuade'
• Sigma Crème De Couture Eye Shadow Palette
• NYX Jumbo Pencil in 'Milk'
• Bourjois Contour Cubbing Waterproof Eyeliner in Purple Night
• Catrice Gel Eyeliner in 'Black Jack with Jack Black'
• Sigma Brow Powder Duo in Dark
• Ardell Invisiband Demi LUVIES
• CoverGirl Lash Exact Mascara

Lips:

• Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate in '102'
• NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in 'Beige'

What do you think about the NEW Crème De Couture Collection by Sigma?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

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Illamasqua Velvet Blusher in Sleek – Review & swatches

Have you ever heard of a velvet blusher before? Illamasqua introduces its first ever velvet blushers as a part of the new Sacred Hour Collection for fall this year.

Velvet Blusher
Create a flush of intense colour with this long-lasting, matte blusher. The lightweight cream texture delivers a velvet soft cream to powder finish. Apply to the apples of the cheek, or across cheekbones to enhance and define. Build and blend with fingers or an Illamasqua brush for added colour-intensity.

Illamasqua Velvet Blusher in Sleek

Illamasqua Velvet Blusher in Sleek

Illamasqua Velvet Blusher in Sleek - Swatch

Illamasqua Velvet Blusher in Sleek - Applied

My thoughts
Sleek is described as dusky coral on the website. It is extremely pigmented so make sure to keep a light hand. I like to apply this with my fingers mostly; sometime with a brush. I think the color is very special. I didn't have a shade like this in my stash until now. I definitely believe it would look good with a wide range of skin tones.

The texture on this one is unique and I love it. This little hybrid applies like a cream blush and to my utter amazement, sets to a powder finish without appearing powdery or enhancing dryness. Though it doesn’t feel very creamy when you put your fingers on it but I've had absolutely no issues with blending whatsoever. If you’ve got combination/oily skin type, you might like this formulation a lot since it’s very long-lasting. On my combination skin, it stays fresh for six hours after which it begins to lose some color.

Overall, I love it and I really can’t think of anything that I don’t like about it. It’s weird because that does not happen very often. It’s perfect!

You might like it if...

• You expect good color pay off
• It blends easily
• It applies like cream but sets to powder
• You expect a long wear

You might not like it if...

• You think it's pricey

My rating

5/5

Illamasqua Velvet Blusher in Sleek is priced at £18 and can be purchased online from the website.

What do you think about it? Have you tried it?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

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The Balm Cabana Boy Blush – Review & swatches

The Balm Cabana Boy blush is 'The Bomb'!

Cabana Boy Blush
Nothing is more satisfying than being indulged, and this dusty-rose blush will ensure that you have all the boys attending to you. Its subtle shimmer catches the eye while plum undertones provide a glow that is oh-so-natural whether you are pool-side, beach-side or bed-side.

The Balm Cabana Boy Blush

The Balm Cabana Boy Blush

The Balm Cabana Boy Blush - Swatch

The Balm Cabana Boy Blush - Swatch

My thoughts
Before I begin, I must say I love how The Balm does its packaging – it’s incredibly catchy.  The cardboard packaging with retro style illustration on it is nothing but irresistible.

Cabana Boy is a dusty raspberry pink with micro golden shimmer. The glitter is so delicate; it merely gives a glow to the face without highlighting any flaws. In my opinion, it’s a great choice for medium skin tones. Personally, I think it’s the most versatile shade in my stash right now. I say this because I’ve experimented with it quite a few times. First you need to know that it’s remarkably pigmented so make sure you keep a light hand during application. If applied lightly, it gives a gorgeous flush that’s perfect for day time. If built slightly heavy, it translates into this deep sexy shade which is absolutely wicked for a night out.

The soft buttery texture makes blending such a breeze though, you may notice some fall out in the pan because of that. It also lasts pretty long on my cheeks which is fantastic. I feel the packaging is not very travel-friendly. Even though it comes with a magnetic closure, I would still be super cautious if I were to travel with it.

All in all, I am truly enjoying it. It’s a must-have!

You might like it if…

• You have medium to tan skin tone
• You expect good pigmentation
• The silky soft texture makes blending a piece of cake
• You expect it to last long
• It doesn’t highlight imperfections

You might not like it if…

• You think traveling with it is rather inconvenient
• You think it's pricey 

My rating

4.5/5

The Balm Cabana Boy Blush is priced at $21 and can be purchased online from the website. You could also pick this online for Rs. 3000 from Makeup & Accessories – a fresh new store on Facebook.

What do you think about it? Have you tried it yet?

PR sample(s) for consideration. This, however, has not affected my opinion. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in this post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

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Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso – Review & swatches

This is my second baked blusher by Milani and I've gotta say I am extremely pleased.

Baked Blush
A luxurious powder blush that features a mélange infusion of colors baked on Italian terracotta tiles. Easy to use, sensorial in texture, the nuances of color become extraordinarily luminous. Silky smooth application leaves your face looking healthy and radiant all day.

Net Weight: 0.12 ounces / 3.5 grams

How to apply?
Glide brush through color and lightly tap off excess powder. Lightly apply to cheeks, forehead, chin and/or nose and blend well for a soft glow.

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso - close-up

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso - swatch

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso -- Applied

My thoughts
Luminoso is a gorgeous soft peach with finely milled golden shimmer that gives my face a nice glow without being over-the-top. Undoubtedly, it makes a fantastic every day blusher and would suit many skin tones in my opinion.

The pigmentation is amazing! You don’t have to struggle at all as the color shows up with just one swipe. Texture wise, it’s no secret that Milani baked blushers are at par with MAC’s MSF and I totally second to that. It feels buttery soft to the touch and blends like a dream. Besides, it’s pretty long lasting as well. It has quickly become one of my favorite go-to blushers. For a complete review, click here.

Milani Baked Blush is priced at PKR 875 and can be purchased from Milani Pakistan's official website here. You can also shop Milani online at BeautyArena.pk. It's retailed for $7.99 can be purchased from Drugstore.com and Walgreens.com.

If you live in Lahore, you can buy this from Beauty Brands at Pace Shopping Mall. For more details, please visit Milani Pakistan on Facebook.

What do you think about Luminoso? Take it or leave it?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

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