Recently I reviewed the Tropical Palette by BA STAR Cosmetics, a company that creates makeup for dance, cheer-leading, performing
arts and now professional and everyday wear. Since it is fall I am featuring a beautiful palette for the season called Spicy Natural.
Unlike
the bright pigments in the Tropical palette this one incorporates shades for
the coming season with shimmery yellow, rose gold, dazzling copper, sparkling
silver and a pretty purple. All of the shadows have a metallic finish and
wonderful, full coverage pigmentation.
Although the palette is labeled as "natural" and does have some deeper tones the shades are still quite bold.
Mixed, matched or applied individually these colors look gorgeous
and because they are meant to hold up onstage they last
all day without creasing or fading! I like that BA STAR offers great quality
shadows that are easy to work with and are very affordable. This palette is
only $8.75 but the formula is good and with primer the colors can be
enhanced even further!
The palette comes with a sponge applicator and an oddly
shaped, coarse blending brush which isn't very effective but doesn't take away
from the shadows. The shade range is also great for creating smokey autumn
looks; the deep copper adds definition to the crease and the bright silver is a wonderful highlight when swept lightly under the brows.
If you crave beautiful lip color to go with this spicy palette, BA STAR also offers a range of lip pencils that are vivid and rich. I have the shade Holiday Red which is suitable for all complexions and offers creamy, solid color that is simply stunning! Although this is a pencil, the formula is non-drying and feels comfortable on the lips with a semi-matte finish. I would prefer the pencil in twist-up packaging because it is rather thick and sharpening can warp the wood. The pencil retails for $8.75.
