Showing posts with label Mary Kay Fall 2016 collection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mary Kay Fall 2016 collection. Show all posts

Friday, August 12, 2016

Mary Kay Limited Edition Runway Bold Collection Review

After reviewing the new Mary Kay Semi-Matte Gel Lipsticks last week I was super excited to dig into the rest of the fall collection. The brand is really stepping up their game when it comes to packaging and formulas and these stunning new pigments will give you the confidence to strut down your own metaphorical runway and embrace the season fashionably!


You know a palette is impressive when you slip it out of the box and literally gasp at its beauty. Say hello to the dazzling Rock The Runway Palette with 5 jaw-dropping hues in a range of dazzling finishes including shimmer, glitter and metallic. I love every bright, eye-catching shadow in this little compact, especially the vibrant Midas gold, bold blue and brilliant silver. 


The texture is smooth and a tad creamy for easy application and the formula has great pigmentation so you can tone things down or increase the intensity. The bronzy-gold packs the most potent punch of glitter and even though the sparkle does dim down a bit after the first layer, it still looks gorgeous! If you are looking for a stand-out palette for events, everyday glam, provocative smokey looks and even the holidays, this one is great quality, travel-friendly and beautiful! It retails for $26.00.


Sticking with the theme of striking eye makeup, I think beauty junkies will fall head-over-heels for the new Gel Liner Duo! The cap has a built-in brush that is easy to manoeuvre for adjusting line thickness and there are two remarkable hues – shimmery metallic gold and sultry bronze. I wouldn’t personally pair these shades with the eye shadows above as it may be a bit too much fabulousness for my eyelids, but you can get as creative as you dare! 


The liners have a creamy consistency which helps the pigment glide across the skin and they are very buildable with the precision of a pencil and the intensity of a liquid. Once set, the formula is quite durable and although it isn’t water-resistant, it takes quite a bit of disruption for it to fade. If you love the dramatic liner trend that is very popular right now, you will probably want to get your hands on this! It retails for $20.00.

The Nail Lacquers in the collection match perfectly with the other products and the colors are simply exquisite! There are 3 hues in the range – Gold is Bold, Blue Debut (a rich navy) and Rosy Encore which plays into the rose gold trend. The shimmer finish is not one of those thin, transparent types of glitter infusions that require multiple layers to fill in sparse areas. It applies opaque and consistent with a rich formula that is easy to work with and I love the chrome-like finish! The polish retails for $10.00 each.


Since these products are limited edition you might want to grab them quickly when they become available on August 16.

The last two products are not a part of this particular collection but they will help maintain your radiant complexion through the next two seasons. The Glowing Finish Illuminating Sticks are marvelous because they are small enough for travel and offer versatile coverage so you can from subtle accents to dramatic high-impact strobing. Unlike most stick highlights, these glide on smoothly with a cream-like feel for easy application but they don’t have the dense, slickness of a cream. The texture is non-sticky and the finish is more like a ultra lightweight powder with fabulous, even coverage. You can glide the pigment on directly from the tubes or use your finger and there are 2 shades available – Bronze and Gold, both equally impressive. The highlights retail for $14.00 each or $25.00 for both!


You can get these products at marykay.ca or through independent consultants

Friday, August 5, 2016

Mary Kay Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick Review

It’s Friday, the sun is out and people are flocking to the lake, park and beaches. It’s the perfect weather to break out some bold lip color and pucker up for those duck-faces selfies. To help get your pout close-up ready, Mary Kay has released 8 remarkable new pigments and their first ever cushion gel formula. Although the range is modest, the color isn’t! The selection includes vibrant pink and coral, mid tone berry, neutral apricot and mauve, rich autumn red and two nudes - one light and one deep.

From left to right: Bashful You, Midnight Red, Powerful Pink, Always Apricot, Crushed Berry, Poppy Please, Rich Truffle, Mauve Moment

I have a lot of Mary Kay lipsticks but they definitely hit it out of the park with this collection! The sleek packaging adorned with cute medallions is definitely trendier and the clear tops help to locate your faves quickly.


The bright stay-true shades are designed with silica microspheres that embed and retain color on the lips resulting in longer wear with less fading, transfer and touch-ups. The full-coverage pigmentation is exquisite and easily buildable with soft focus enhancers that scatter light and blur the appearance of minor imperfections.


The lush, creamy texture is infused with moisturizing sunflower and jojoba oil for excellent glide and lightweight comfortable color with no feathering or bleeding. For those who are a bit hesitant to wear matte formulas for fear of dryness, you won’t have any issues with these conditioning hues. The lipsticks provide the vivacity and pureness of matte pigment with a subtle touch of shine for radiance and dimension.



For a softer effect you can simply blot away the top layer of shine and because the pigment can be blended and smudged, I also use the Mauve and Apricot shades as blush for a little pop of coordinating cheek color! I love how supple and softening the formula is but make sure not to leave them out in the heat as they may sweat.


The colors are  pretty, popular and trendy but it would be nice to see a bit more eccentricity to draw in the new generation of beauty addicts experimenting with purples, teal and even blue. That being said elegant hues are still wonderful, classic and more wearable for everyday life. Most of the lipsticks are flattering on all complexions and transition beautifully into next season.

The lipsticks retail for $21.00 each at marykay.ca or through independent consultants and will be available August 18th. 

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