**REVISED**QUO BLING-IT-ON and HARD CANDY GLOW ALL THE WAY BRONZER COMPARISON

Summer is officially upon us and Quo has re-released its all over body bronzer called BLING-IT-ON.

As soon as I looked at the product package the first thing that came to mind is HARD CANDY "GLOW" all the way.

These two products are very similar not only in packaging, but also the colour and texture of the cream it self.

However with the Quo bronzer I immediately notice that it is a lot more gold toned, where as the Hard Candy is a deeper brownish bronze.

Top is Quo, bottom Hard Candy

 

Now for some people the more brownish bronze by Hard Candy called TROPICAL TAN may seem like the path to take because it seems a little more natural. On the other hand if you don't load on the Quo and over do it it will give you a VERY shimmer golden glow.

 

Just a quick update (JUNE 24) I wore the QUO bronzer on my legs and what a mess it started streaking after I was sweating as it's very humid in the GTA today. As this bronzer oxidized it got that nasty orange fake tan look and darker tones around ankles and knees. I DO NOT recommend this for the legs at all. Maybe a very small bit on the face, but I can't comfortably tell you to use it else where.

 

The Quo bronzer is made in Italy but does not state whether it is tested on animals or not. However I do know those regulations have all recently changed and animal testing has been banned in any area that is part of the European Union.

 

As for Hard Candy they fully support being cruelty free and it does state on their packaging.

 

 

Quo bronzer is 75ml and is $25

Hard Candy comes in about 4-5 shades and is 80ml for $8

 

I suggest if your in the market to spend on some bronzer to try a few different brands to see which you yourself prefer. I am the type of person that if the product works really well I will spend the money. However this is not to be misunderstood as most of the things I buy are drugstore brand and I am not really a fan of high end cosmetics because I think it's ridiculously over priced for items that often times cost pennies to make. If you find a brand you love even if it's super inexpensive don't stop loving it because you feel that you should be buying something expensive for it to be good. Believe me there is a boat load of poor quality items out there both low and high end.

 

AFTER MORE TESTING OF THE QUO BRONZER I THINK I WILL STICK TO HARD CANDY. SORRY QUO YOU JUST DIDN'T CUT IT THIS TIME

 

QUO is exclusive to SHOPPERS DRUG MART CANADA so visit a location near you today

 

You can visit SHOPPERS DRUG MART AT 1070 MAJOR MACKENZIE DR

in RICHMOND HILL for all your beauty needs if you live in the surrounding area

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

MAYBELLINE PURE PIGMENTS ***NEW***

HI TO ALL,


Today I am very excited to share with you the most beautiful  and most anticipated products I have come across since I started blogging three months ago. I purchased the items myself I am about to show you and I am not being paid for my views or opinions, they are truly my own, so enjoy.

Maybelline all I can say is bravo, these new PURE PIGMENTS are absolutely stunning, totally out of this world and worth every nickel (since pennies are obsolete;).)

Before we start I want to add I bought 8 of the 9 colours and will be doing a 2 part review as to cover all 8 in one review is far to long and you'll enjoy coming back in anticipation of the last 4;)

So lets have a look and enjoy the rich experience with these fine gems.

The first colour is 25 WILD GOLD. This is truly a bold bright yellow gold that will look as though you have applied real gold leaf to the eyes. Not that this colour needs any help being amped up, but to help the colour pack on and stay use the color tattoo 24hr eyeshadow in 45 BOLD GOLD, what a beautiful partnership.

 So this photo was taken near a regular table lamp no special camera work or lighting, so that should speak for it self about the insanity of these pigments. This colour surely would be a favorite of Cleopatra if she still lived today I am certain.

Then we have 10 BRASH BLUE and yes this blue is very self assertive if you didn't notice from the picture.

You better watch out Mimi from Drew Carey because your blue shadow don't have anything on me and my brash blue lol.

Next up is 20 PINK REBEL this pink has a duochrome finish that reflects a light purple/violet iridescence and for you gal's out there that love your pinks then do not miss this.

PINK REBEL is truly a pigment of beauty reminiscent of Memphis pink roses and can truly hold its own or be worn with "inked in pink" as its companion base.

The last colour for part 1 of this PURE PIGMENT segment is the colour 45 DOWNTOWN BROWN. Now don't get me wrong as I said at the start I love these pigments, but out of them all this is probably my least favorite. I am more for the extreme and bold, but this will actually be a great colour for everyday use to accent any neutral look to just add a hit of shimmer and pizazz.

This particular colour actually reminds me a lot of Mac's "TEMPTING" lustre from the previous style warriors collection. It's not exact, but close. So if that's a colour from Mac that you loved and miss then pick up this pure pigment by Maybelline.

So in closing a couple of points I would like to make. If you want your pigments to last always try to prime your eye before application be it NYX jumbo pencil in Milk, Avon eyeshadow primer or higher end products like too faced shadow insurance. BUYER BEWARE the BLUE does actually stain and you need to wash the area at least 3 times for it to be gone, just as a heads up so you are not alarmed if you use it. Again these pigments are extremely intense saturated colours and are on the higher end of the dramatic scale, but certain colours can be sheered out and toned down for everyday use.

I truly hope Maybelline has plans for many more colour offerings to come. I would love to see a true red like a "fire engine" and that would be a fun name for it as well. So Maybelline if you read this and  like the name and the idea you need to give credit where credit is due.

The only colour I did not purchase was the black with shimmer particles because I don't feel for me that would be used quickly enough, it is pretty as I have seen it in person. I look forward to seeing how others in the Internet world will utilize that pigment for various looks.

The pure pigments are currently available in Canadian stores like Walmart and Shopper's Drug Mart.

This week in the Canadian Walmart flyer you can get the pigments for $5.97 WOW great deal as they will be around $8-10 other wise depending on where you shop for your eye candy.

The pigments come in a round small plastic jar inside they do come with a sifter insert for those who love that instead of it just open to dip your brush in. Each pigment is 1.5g which doesn't seem much, but I seriously can tell you all you need is merely a pinch like pepper to get the full effect. These will last a long time, especially if you choose to get all the colours as I did.

HOPE you enjoyed this review and stay tuned for part 2 coming soon on the remaining four colours in the PURE PIGMENTS collection. Not to be missed, two of my favorites I saved for last.

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STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

All the pigments are rich in tone and have a strong foil finish and apply soft as butter.