Jun 22, 2012

Swatches - The Face Shop, Shiseido and Lancome


The Face Shop Lovely Meex Blusher in BR802



The Face Shop Lovely Meex Blusher in BR802
The Face Shop Lovely Meex Blusher in BR802
The Face Shop Lovely Meex Blusher in BR802
The Face Shop Lovely Meex Blusher in BR802
Shiseido The Makeup Eyeshadow Duo in #4 Yellow Brown

Shiseido The Makeup Eyeshadow Duo in #4 Yellow Brown
Shiseido The Makeup Eyeshadow Duo in #4 Yellow Brown
Shiseido The Makeup Eyeshadow Duo in #4 Yellow Brown

Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eyeshadow Duo in Paris Blossom

Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eyeshadow Duo in Paris Blossom
Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eyeshadow Duo in Paris Blossom
I was going through and re-organising my makeup collection a few weeks ago and rediscovered the 3 items: 
  • The Face Shop Lovely Meex Blusher in BR802
  • Shiseido The Makeup Eyeshadow Duo in #4 Yellow Brown
  • Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eyeshadow Duo in Paris Blossom
The Face Shop Lovely Meex Blusher in BR802
This is a pretty pastel peach shade blush with silver glitter/shimmers. At first glance, it appears a dusty orange, but applies a coral/pink on my face. It has average pigmentation, has a smooth texture and is easily blendable. 

The thing I like about the Lovely Meex range blushers, is that the packaging comes refillable/interchangeable. The plastic blush pan easily pops out, and the overall it is lightweight yet sturdy. The only thing I don't like about this blush is that the silver glitters can be quite visible. 

Shiseido The Makeup Eyeshadow Duo in #4 Yellow Brown
This eyeshadow duo is made up of a light beige/champagne and a mustard/gold. I wear this by applying the lighter shade all over the lids, and the darker shade under the crease. The texture feels smooth and the powder seems finely milled. 

I like this duo as it's appropriate for everyday wear and the combination of both shades subtly gives warmth to my complexion. The thing I don't like is the average pigmentation.

Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eyeshadow Duo in Paris Blossom
This duo is made up of white/beige with silver shimmers and a pink/peach with gold shimmers. The texture is powder/cream and very easy to blend. I wear the white on my tear duct and lightly dust the peach shade as an all over eyelid shade. Personally I find it hard to work with pink eyeshadows but this particular one is quite flattering. The pigmentation is great and the main thing I like about this duo is that works great for the spring and summer. 

I've had the Shiseido and Lancome eyeshadow palettes for over a year now and not sure whether they are still available or have been discontinued. The Face Shop blush was purchased in Korea. 

What have you rediscovered in your makeup collection?