Lets break it down super quickly:
Dose of Colors Marvelous Mauves Eyeshadow Palette | $32
Pros:
- The shadows blend super easily.
- The shades have a great amount of pigment and build really nicely.
- A smaller palette = less options = easier to put looks together.
- The brush that comes with the palette works really well for the lower lash line.
- The mirror is very crisp and clear.
Cons:
- The shadows are on the more powdery side; still not horrible though.
- There aren't any shimmer/metallic shades, so you're limited to an all-matte look.
- A monochromatic color scheme = less color variety = less variety of looks.
Touch in Sol Pretty Filter Glassy Skin Balm | $32
Pros:
- This stuff really does give your skin a smooth, glass-like finish.
- It's dewy af and moisturizing af.
- It mixes amazingly with satin / matte foundations. When I wear the NARS Radiant Longwear foundation over this balm, my skin looks perfectly smooth and glassy. Everything stays flawless and in-place all day long, too. It's amazing.
- The texture is really thick, almost like a salve, but it melts easily between the hands and on the face.
Cons:
- If you have oily skin or you just don't live for a dewy moment, you'll probably hate this because it is super shiny on the skin. But in such a beautiful, majestic way.
Iconic London Lip Plumping Gloss — Love Struck | $26
Pros:
- The shade is BOMB.
- The plumping effect is tingly but not uncomfortable.
- The texture isn't super sticky; it's more gel-like.
- The shape of the applicator is so good. One side is shaped to hug the bottom lip, and the reverse side is perfect for top lip application.
Cons:
- None, in my opinion.
Steve Laurant Jelly Highlighter — Prosecco Please | $26
Pros:
- The shade looks on the darker side in the pan, but it shows up as a bright champagne-toned highlight on the skin.
- When applied with a damp sponge, this highlight looks like it's coming from the skin rather than sitting on the skin. It's very, very beautiful.
- It looks great as an inner corner highlight as well, although it does take on a slightly darker tone there than it does on the high points of the face.
- Because of the jelly texture, you can apply it seamlessly with your fingers.
Cons:
- I don't know for sure because I haven't tried using the highlight this way, but it might not apply as well with a brush as it does with a sponge due to the jelly consistency.
Jonteblu Lip Liner — Dark Natural | $5
Pros:
- The color is really pretty. It's a great shade for contouring the lips to look bigger than they are.
- The pencil is super pigmented.
- The formula is creamy enough for a smooth application but not so creamy that it's hard to control as you apply.
Cons:
- No critiques here!
Total value of the October box: $121
Monthly subscription price: $25
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