NEW HARD CANDY MAKEUP

Hard Candy has been pumping out several new products for Spring and I am here today to show you a few of those items.


JUST FACE IT ONE STEP FOUNDATION- 834 LIGHT BEIGE
$7   35.1ml

This is what the bottle says:

" Flawless skin in a flash! One step foundation is your primer, concealer, foundation and powder. Leaves skin shine free and natural looking."

So first off I don't know what it is but I feel grit in this foundation, I have also noticed this with Physicians Formula BB cream and I am not sure what this is, but is disappears as you blend it out. The colour I picked is a little to light for me, but I am making it work. I feel the coverage is moderate  and upon dry down it does take on a nice light weight feeling which I like. I find it works well for my oily skin, but I still get shine no matter what product I use. Also there is no smell which is nice because a product does not have to be over dosed with scent to be decent. However since recently purchasing Estée Lauders double wear foundation I have not been reaching for any other foundations. So this in essence has gotten cast to the way side.

So here is what I don't like. The design on the bottle is nice, but the bottle itself is very cheap feeling and the pump is a nightmare, it has been clogged since day 2 of owning this product. So I have resorted to taking the pump out and pouring a bit in my hand, not to happy with that. Also if you do really vigorous work with this foundation on it will run. I did a bunch of cleaning and was sweating and it was running down my face.

Also there are only 8 shades options in this line Porcelain being the very lightest and Medium Tan being the most darkest shade. Sadly I think the range is very limited because there is really nothing here suitable for our ladies of colour.

ALL GLOSSED UP HYDRATING LIP STAIN- FAIR LADY (NEW COLOUR)

$5  2.3G

The all glossed up lip stains have been out for quite a while now, but there are three new colour offerings such as the one I am showing today. There is also Tickled Pink and Sand Castle. Fair Lady is a very sheer wash of colour across my lips and it doesn't stay on incredibly long like other balm stains in my ever growing collection. I find if your looking for a balm stain that makes it look like your lips, but better then this might be the product for you. All glossed up does glide on fairly smooth, and they are hydrating, but in a different way from other balms I have used, they feel more creamy and less slippery.

I personally would not repurchase this item as the colour payoff is just a tad to gentle for me, but I do like the shine it imparts on my lips.

OMBRE LIPSTICK- COURAGEOUS

$6 1.9G 

I really like the concept behind this idea, basically a two shades in one lipstick the is darker around the edge and fades to a light shade towards the middle of the lips. However I don't like the squared shape and you do have to be conscious of flipping the lipstick over before applying to the bottom lip or you will have the dark shade in the center of your bottom lip and lining the top lip, if that makes sense.

 There are 10 amazing richly pigmented colours to choose from in this collection, with a little something for everyone.

The formula glides across the lips easily and there is a fine sparkle in it, but you do not feel it on the lips, it just adds nice dimension and shine.

The only drawback with this product is the amount you get for $6 is quite displeasing, you can buy other name brand lipsticks that are easily 4g and cost the same and work just as well. Thank goodness my collection is big enough I don't use the same lipstick everyday other wise you would fly through this one in little to no time. So just be more aware to look at these things when purchasing new products, amounts are getting smaller and prices are getting higher. Lovely product no less.

EYES THE LIMIT- EYE SHADOW PRIMER

$5 13g (Only 1 shade available)

I am really enjoying this eyeshadow primer it is long lasting and does increase the vibrancy of my eyeshdaows that I have used with it so far. I don't notice any creasing either which is a plus, because not all eye shadow primer is created equal.

I think that you get a very generous amount for the price and it will last quite a while because you need very little to accomplish the task. This primer has a flesh tone colour to it, but blends out seamlessly on the eyelid creating a super smooth canvas.

I definitely would repurchase this again in the future.

CHEEKS & BALANCES, HIGHLIGHT & CONTOUR CHEEK  DUO- 767 CHEEKY PINK

$7 10.3G

There are two other shade offerings available in these duo's one is sun kissed which is more of a bronze and glow highlight and Sweet Cheeks has a lighter highlight then Cheeky Pink, but similar pink blush tone.

I find this product super easy to work with to the point of being full proof. You basically line it up with the natural curve of your cheek bone glide it on and give it a gentle blend and voila your done. It has a nice glowy finish with very fine shimmer. It is more noticeable in the picture above of the pink blush portion.

I have not used this enough to say whether or not its long lasting or if there are any negatives about it to report. I will try to update at a later time. I do like the idea of this stick formulation and you get about the same amount as you would with a comparable powder blush.

SO BAKED CONTURING TRIO- 840 3X A CHARM & 841 3X A LADY  

$8 11g

This product is stunning, I love it. I have been using these daily since I purchased them and have nothing but good things to say. I like them so much I am planning to buy the other two remaining colours which are 3 Strikes and 3rd Wheel.

Each compact comes complete with a BAKED blush, bronzer and highlight.

Back is 3x a charm, Front 3x a lady

In my opinion the 3x a lady trio is the perfect blush, highlight and bronzer. The bronzer is a more satin finish almost boarding matte, the blush is a beautiful peachy coral shimmer glow and the highlight is an intense champagne that really stands out big time.

 3x a lady

 3x a charm

You can also swirl your powder brush around all three colours to give your overall complexion a shimmery sunny glow, just be light handed with this product because as you can see it is quite shimmery.

lastly new nail polish colours

$4   7.8ml

There are 11 new shades to the entire Hard Candy range, but I am only sharing the two I picked up

796- MOM & POP (POP ART COLLECTION)

This is a really fun hex confetti polish. The base is a clear gel with the following colours of hex confetti suspended in it - pale pink, yellow, peach/orange and light lime green and a tiny sprinkle of iridescent hex as well to pull it all together. I love this its perfect for Spring/Easter

800- FAIRY BALL (CRYSTAL CONFETTI COLLECTION)

This is the perfect pink, every girls dream polish. It extremely soft and girlie, and very whimsical. This polish has small iridescent hex confetti followed up with large perfectly pink hex and pink strand confetti, sure to please the sugar plum fairy in all of us. This should be on your list of must have polishes this year.

So there you have it some new ideas for your next shopping adventure.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE NEW ITEMS FROM HARD CANDY???

HAVE YOU TRIED ANY YET????

THANKS FOR READING AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO EMBRACE THE BEAUTY GOD GAVE YOU FIRST AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW:) XO









 



NO BUY NOVEMBER PART2 EYE PRODUCTS

Hi all,


 Continuing on with the "No Buy November" this is week 2 which is focusing on eye products. I will try to make my round up quick as I have quite a few items that I wanted to share. For those that know me well enough I am obsessed with eye shadows and eye makeup in general next to lip products. I believe we truly speak with our eyes first, so it's important to emphasis that feature.

So here we go.

First up is one of the quads from Sedona Lace's "Babe collection."  I won the entire collection a few months back and I still am as impressed now as I was the day I got them. If you have never given these shadows a try, it is a must. Also they come in a clever compact that allows you to pop each colour out to customize a quad to your liking for work and/or travel, also a perfect size mirror in every compact.

Each quad has a girl's name and this is Suzanne

 

You can get all 5 quads for $49.95 or if you have a favourite they can be purchased for $12.95 each.

 

Next is Avon's eyeshadow primer which only came in light beige and a medium beige, but it seems this product is no longer available in the U.S and in Canada is only available in light beige:/. However the product does an excellent job covering any darkness, redness or lines and veins within the eyelid area. I have heard this compared on YouTube to Urban Decay's shadow primer, but I can't say if it holds true as I don't own any UD products at this time. I own both Avon shades and the darker one is for the summer months when I am tanned.

You get 3.5g for $8

 

 

 

Next on my list is Hard Candy Glamoflauge which is a heavy duty concealer and I have been using this for about a year, but took a little break to test out other waters. I find because it is quite thick you need very little and its not the best to wear in the summer. However it does provide excellent coverage. Its very inexpensive at about $5 a tube and you get tons of product that will last you for a very long time.

 

 

 

Revlon colorstay liquid eye pen (BLACKEST BLACK) is one of the best liquid eyeliners I have used, especially if your a girl who loves your winged look. Also this does not move, it stays in place till the moment you go to remove it at days end. You can also do a fine line or a very thick bold line.

 

This product glides on fairly nice with little to no drag and can be purchased for about $9

 

One of my fave jumbo type eye pencils is from Rimmel, which is the ScandalEyes eye pencil stick in the insanely pigmented colour 005 TEMPTING TURQUOISE. This definitely makes any eyes stand out and works well with my brown eyes because brown and blue are very complimentary to one another.

 

 

 

Another amazing product is from PAUL & JOE which is their dual ended eye and lip gloss, but the focus for the moment is on the eye gloss portion. Yes you read it right "eye gloss" comes in a tube with a sponge tip applicator and applied to the lid and seems pretty wet. However it dries very quick and the finish is so beautiful, feminine and leaves a soft pink foil look to the eye and really makes them wow worthy. I have been asked many times what I have on my eyes every time I wear this product. I was sent this from PR back in the early summer, but would surely hand over the $34 if I ran out, however this was a limited edition item, so I guess I am out of luck.

 

I tried to find the name of the colour on the tube and there is nothing on it, however I have reviewed this item before, so feel free to check out my previous post.

 

Next two items are both from Maybelline and that is the Color Tattoo 24Hr eyeshadow, but this is the Limited Edition "Waves of White" which I had quite the time tracking down back in the summer. Ah no less I did get it and it is amazing. This is white that has a reflex of colour depending on the light, it can go from a blue to a pink to purple. I have seen this used over top of black eye shadow and it is pretty mind blowing the results, especially if you love all out dramatic eyes.

 

 

to further my obsession with light catching eyeshadow and/or pigments the next item is the Color Tattoo pure pigment in BARELY BRAZEN. As soon as these pigments released I purchased 8 of the 11 colours and to me this one is a sure favourite. It is a stunning pink/rose gold colour that catches the light beautifully and really amps up any eye look or can be used for incredible accents on top of the brow bone or in the corner of the eye to create that glow and lightness.

 

 

and I thought I would save the unsung hero for last. I truly believe that this palette released by Sephora + Pantone Universe did not get nearly enough recognition as it should have. This is truly a diamond in the rough. This amazing palette is called the "Precious Metals" and offers up a staggering 35 shadows and a giant mirror to boot. The packing is equally beautiful and very slim and can be slipped into an overnight bag with endless possibilities. I did not swatch any of these but you can also check out a previous review I did on this palette as well. Here are a couple of shots of the palette in all its splendor. Sephora and Pantone have been bringing out some amazing collab projects and I highly recommend checking out what ever they release for the Holiday2013-14 because I am sure it will be worth every penny.

 

The two colours shown here are L2R: Muted Clay & Dusty Pink

 

Lots of colour options under one lid and I luckly caught this baby on Mother's Day week end on clearance at Sephora for $30 (SCORE)

 

One last eye item, I thought I would mention a brush. I have had this brush forever and It was part of a set. I have no idea who makes it or even where I got the set from, but it has been a long long time favorite for blending out my shadows and I will be said when "Old Faithful" finally kicks the bucket.

 

 

Thank you all for reading this very long blog post on favourite eye products I have rediscovered hanging around in my forever growing stash.

 

HAVE YOU FOUND ANYTHING IN YOUR STASH LATELY THAT YOUR EXCITED AGAIN TO BE USING THAT ARE EYE PRODUCTS???

 

Till we meet again

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVIVE THE 60'S WITH HARD CANDY'S NEW MOD QUADS

 

How's everyone doing today? Hope your all doing well,

 

Hard Candy has recently released some new baked eyeshadows called MOD QUADS and today I am going to show you two of them.

 

The first quad is called PINK INTERLUDE Which offers up some seriously stunning foil finish pink tones. The highlight shade is a pale glittery ballerina pink, the transition colour is a rose gold pink. The lid colour is a true petal pink with just ever so faint fine pink glitter in it, and lastly the crease colour is a delicious deep pink with strong purple overlay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is quite the glitz and glam eyeshadow quad. I did notice with the lightest shade some fall out, that left some glitter on the tops of my cheeks, but can easily be brushed away.

The pigmentation of these is nice, but sheer. If your a person looking for really strong colour pay off then this may not be for you, but if you want a gentle airy ethereal look then this is a good start. Personally I enjoy these, they are not my favourite, but are good for the price.

 

 

 

The second quad is UNDER THE MOON which is a sultry combination of purple toned shadows.

The lightest colour is a glittery white with a very faint purple hue to it. The transition colour is a soft iridescent pinky purple. The lid colour is a plum purple gunmetal shade that is really cool and the crease colour is a very glittery smokey blue purple.

 

 Direct Sunlight

Under Lamp Light

In Sunlight

Lamp Light

 

 

All the new MOD QUADS can be used wet or dry as with most baked shadows.

The colour payoff is good, but BEST when used wet.

I did use the "Pink Interlude" and found it lasted the entire time I wore it, which was easily seven hours or more and still looked decent when I went to remove it that evening.

I feel these eyeshadows would have been fine without the larger glitter in a couple of the shades, but for some this will be most favoured.

 

The packaging is very cute similar to that of the top ten palettes which had a lace overlay with a colour that corresponded to the shadow in the case. This time it's a faux snake skin and each is coloured to match the quad colours inside.

 

The other colours available are BROWNIE POINTS- Which is your neutral colours of browns, bronze and beige, IVY LEAGUE- This is a high impact mix of greens and SMOKE & MIRRORS - Which gives you glittery blacks, Silver, shimmery white and charcoal for a sexy party ready smokey eye.

 

If your a person use to the quality of a high end eyeshadow you probably won't appreciate these for what they are, but for some it will be a perfect fit.

 

You can pick these up MOD QUADS at Walmart stores (CANADA & U.S) and online (U.S. ONLY) for $6 and you get 3.2g of product

 

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LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS IF YOU HAVE PICKED ANY UP YET OR IF YOU WANT TO TRY THEM. HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM???

 

 

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www.anoushkaloves.com

 

till we meet again...

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO