Beauty Product Reviews

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This palette (6.4/ No. 1 Warm Tone) is a disappointment. The picture provided does not represent the actual shades correctly. The blue is actually a muddy brown with some blue glitter pieces mixed in. The two large colors up top that I thought would be good for base shades (a cream and a light beige cream) are actually a rose and a tan. They really need to do swatches of this palette so there aren't any surprises when it arrives.

Gorgeous, Glowy Perfection

I purchased the 05/Spicy Dahlia palette. It is a bit smaller than expected, but I didn't have any issues dipping a blush brush into individual shades.

The colors blend seamlessly, and are gorgeous just on their own. They meld into the skin beautifully and become a second skin look.

The only draw back for me is the highlight shade. It has the large glitter in it. I wish it were just a highlighter without the glitter. I feel silly with glitter on my face and won't be dipping into that side again, but there are four shades in this palette I am happy to work with. I will buy more of these.

If you are pale, don't be afraid of this shade. Apply it lightly in layers and you can control the pigmentation easily. The darkest shade can go very bright, which would work on darker skin tones, too. I love that this palette has a shade that works well as a bronzer. It's a great mutli-tasker in one compact.

There is also fragrance in this product, but it doesn't stick around once applied.

A Dew Maker

This left my skin feeling like silk. I noticed that my foundation had an extra hit of dewiness, too, which was a plus. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I am glad I gave this a shot. It is fragranced in a fruit meets princess sort of way, but the scent dissipates pretty quickly once you've applied it. Put it on the tops of your hands for an added benefit if you suffer from the crepe-ies. Very nice. I will buy this again.

Inspiring

I don't buy new eyeshadow shades much anymore. I am so bored and I've given so much away. I usually reorder the same two palettes as needed and am done with it. I am so glad I took a chance on Paris Edit. It is inspiring without being overwhelming. All of the colors perform well and wear beautifully. I've created two different looks so far, and the shades and finishes really make you do a double-take. It's a peach daquirri at sunset wearing one of those billowing romance novel gowns kind of vibe.

New Favorite

I received a tiny packet of this in an order and it blew me away. I ordered the full size and continue to be impressed. The biggest problem I have with most moisturizers is that midday my skin will start to feel tight. Most just don't have lasting effects. I can go all day with this without that uncomfortable pulling sensation on my skin.

I also love that it tones down the redness in my skin. Now when I wake up, no redness. There are only a handful of products that actually do this for me, and this is the cheapest one I've come across. It's definitely a great price point in comparison to other products on the market. It also manages to make the skin feel supple. In a hurry, I've used it around my eyes with no issues. It hasn't burned my eyes or caused any discomfort.

It spreads very easily, and while it does absorb nicely, the first few minutes after application may leave you thinking there will be a filmy feel, but it goes away and I've had zero issues using it under the different foundations I use (liquids, creams and powders).

Since I haven't used it long term, I really can't speak to how well it does with wrinkles, but one of the reasons I did purchase it was for the antioxidant protection, so it should be a great preventative if you use it with the proper sunscreen. I will purchase this again.

More bronzer than contour shade

For my undertones, this works better as a bronzing product. The formula blends well, and wears well. It just wasn't cool enough to create a true shadowy contour. I did find it to work as a bronzer. It is very similar to the bronzer shade in the light version of the Hollywood bronze and contour pressed powder, just slightly warmer.

Don't be fooled by the packaging. If it were not apparent that it were brand new (by the unstained white felt applicator) I would have thought my tube had been used. The formula does not completely fill the packaging, and when you press it out for the first time you will realize this as you have to slide your thumb back mid way into the tube just to hit the product and squish it to the front. That was disappointing, but just as well. For sanitary reasons and harboring of bacteria, the sooner you can chuck this and buy a fresh one, the better.

Real skin look with comfortable, long wear

This is a repeat purchase for me. I have an issue with 95% of the foundations on the market today in that they feel drying and are drying to my skin, constantly pull out moisture, and most of them just don't perform or look as natural as they claim. I'm a Goldilocks of foundation. It takes a lot for me to fall in love. I fell in love with the Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation from La Mer. It blends out beautifully. It does not get stuck in or pool in my pores. It wears all day and into the evening. When I am ready to remove it, it looks just as beautiful as when I applied it. It does not pull my skin tight or drain it of moisture. The finish looks like real skin. I don't have to use industrial strength makeup removers to completely remove it and it has not caused any issues with sensitivity. It does build well, but I prefer to spot conceal if I am needing extra coverage. The finish is soft with a slight sheen. I wait a few minutes to let it set/dry down and find that I only need to powder around the sides of my nose and on my chin, just my preference for where I like to be matte. I hope they keep making it. It's hard to find foundations like this. It definitely stands out from a sea of mask-like foundations on the market today.

Imperceptible

This melts into the skin beautifully and becomes even more lovely with a press of setting spray in a beauty blender (the concealer). The powder didn't show up in my fine lines at any time after application. The coverage is buildable. The two shades offer you three options when mixed, which I love. I don't like using the same shade under my eyes as say, on a blemish on my face. One thing that stood out about this product is the blurring effect. It's one of the truest I've ever experienced. I caught myself staring into a mirror several times trying to understand it. Let's just say it plays off of the light very well and it's apparent this was considered when the product was developed. One of the most beautiful concealers I've worked with in a very long time. I would buy this again.

Grisaille for the win!

I sound like a broken record on social media beauty forums and pages: If you have fair skin, Grisaille is a must!

It's a gorgeous and easy to use and manage contour shade. It has just enough life in it to use as your blush, and it is perfect for the eyes to create a no-makeup look, or just a quick out the door situation.

The formula melds with the skin beautifully, and never "sits" on top looking obvious. It is not one of those lifeless flat and matte shades, but at the same time, there is no shimmer. It somehow just looks like you are getting your 8 glasses of water a day and taking your multi vitamin and eating green things and your skin is singing because of it.

This shade is like complexion lingerie. You start here and build in with your bronzer and blush. Or, just wear it by itself. The trick is to WEAR IT.

I also own the Cantaloup shade, and it's a must for layering and creating unique combinations. Pretty on its own, but when used with other shades it creates other-worldy beautiful hues you can't get even in one of those mineralized multi mixed baked on a tile in Italy situations. And again, the formula melds like a second skin.

I would own more of these if I could see them in person to test and play.

My biggest complaint is the packaging. I wish they did magnetized pans instead of these peel and stick deals. The blush (and eyeshadow) do come with a sliding cover, but be careful as they are small outside of a palette, and you'd easily lose one to a floor vent if dropped. It is not enough to keep me from purchasing. I just hold out hope he'll magnetize someday soon.

Multi Use Home Run

This has quickly become my go-to highlighting product.

Word of caution for those on the fence: the product picks up onto brushes light.

If you are into a mega-watt highlighter, you are going to have to use an extremely dense brush (natural hair will pick more up vs synthetic) to force more product for application, and then you still won't have the same result as say, a Kat Von D, or Anastasia heavier highlight.

This is very subtle, and that is what sets it apart. You can build it very easily, instead of getting more than you bargained for with the first swipe.

Both shades are equally gorgeous. I tend to use the darkest shade the most, and I LOVE it over the top of blushes and bronzer to add a light glow. Hourglass Ambient blushes are my favorite blushes, and the darkest shade in this TF duo blended over the most boring blush can give it that same mineralized and glowy effect you'd see with the Ambient blushes from Hourglass. It's also beautiful used on lids or in the crease by itself, or over an eyeshadow.

It wears well, and takes forever to hit pan. Love it!