Pixi Beauty Eye Reflection Shadow Palette Review

Resisting new beauty trends can be difficult when there is so much enticing makeup. Most of us have more products than we know what to do with but Pixi’s eye shadow palettes should probably be at the forefront of your collection.

These babies are gorgeous! If you love smooth, buttery pigment that glides on effortlessly and illuminates your eyes with striking metallic brilliance, then look no further. After swatching most of the colors, I totally understand why these shadows are called “reflection” – the silky mineral powder catches light and creates a gorgeous 3D effect that shines and shimmers.

At first glance the shade selection may appear neutral but these hues are anything but boring. Mixed Metals has a stunning combination of garnet, gold, taupe and champagne that look radiant on all skin tones. The rich chrome-like finish is vibrant and full-coverage with no creasing or fading.

If you’re searching for the perfect rose gold, Reflex Light has the most flattering variation – (3^rd row, 2^nd shade). There aren’t any mattes in this palette but who cares! I can easily find other shadows to match and for special events, they make my eyes look mesmerizing!

The only issue I have is some lid to crease transfer which is annoying when I want to keep the colors separate and defined.

More variety would be nice because these palettes are quite similar. I’d love to see Pixi formulate a few jewel tones including emerald, shimmery royal blue, ruby and maybe even a vivid purple with the same rich texture, longevity and intensity.

If you prefer cool tones, Natural Beauty might be more your style. This palette still has pops of glam but there are also a few earthy mattes to balance the radiance. 

The Eye Reflection Palettes retail for $34.00 each and they are totally worth it!

Pixi's Books of Beauty are great for travel and busy mornings. Contour Creator ($24.00) is designed to shape, bronze and highlight with micro-milled particles that draw attention to your best features. The highlight shades are a little too white and chalky for my complexion but the sculpting hues (light, medium and deep brown) are great for accentuating your profile.

The Glow Getters Palette ($24.00) features “6 universal shades” but I think the powders are too light for medium to deep skin. The finish is luminous but I prefer vivid gold or bronze - something with more dimension.

For application I’ve been using the Real Techniques Rebel Edge Brushes ($26.00) which are cut at an angle to apply bronzer, highlighter and blush. The thick, fluffy bristles are perfect for buffing color onto the skin while creating a seamless contrast of shadow and light.

The Pixiglow Cake 3-in-1 Luminous Transition Powder ($38.00) has a gradient of 5 colors so you can use your favorite or mix and match. There isn’t a lot of depth to these shades (they have a white/silvery base) but the natural finish is pretty for daytime wear.

Pixi Beauty is paraben and cruelty free. You can find these great products at Shoppers Drug Mart and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Pixi Hello Beautiful Face Case Palettes: Review and Swatches

Pixi Beauty is well known for their nourishing skincare infused with rose water and hydrating botanicals but their gorgeous makeup palettes should also be on your radar.

When it comes to velvety color and exceptional quality, Pixi definitely delivers. Their mineral pigment is creamy, dense and highly saturated for effortless blending and buildable coverage that doesn’t quit!

The new Face Palettes ($34.00 ea) – English Rose and L.A. Angel, are trendier renditions of the classic “nude trend” that is still going strong. They contain easy to use everyday shades that are universally flattering, soft and feminine with a versatile combination of smooth mattes and vibrant shimmers.

English Rose is on the cool side of the color spectrum featuring taupe, dusty pink, lavender plum and deep charcoal brown. The larger pigments at the bottom can be used as highlighter and all of the shadows are buildable, non-creasing and radiant.

While playing around with the colors I did notice that the bright silver in the second row is a tad flaky but the chrome effect is pretty despite the fallout.

L.A. Angel is little more my style. I love the flattering gold hues, coppery garnet and sunset mattes but I wish the bottom colors were a bit more interesting (I already have enough beige in my collection).

These shades are soft, silky and long-wear with stunning color payoff and fabulous coverage. The simplicity of these palettes is a bit deceiving because the pigments brighten and accentuate much more than anticipated. The rich texture and stunning brilliance is comparable to high-end formulas.

If you want your look to last even longer, make sure to use a good base like the Pixi Eye Bright Primer. The water resistant, crease-proof formula enhances color and holds it in place all day.

Since it is freezing outside, you might want to condition and prep your pout with Pixi’s Shea Butter Lip Balm ($10.00). They are available in 4 wearable tints (3 neutrals and one bright) that soften, moisturize and soothe.

Pixi Beauty is paraben and cruelty-free. You can find these great products at Shoppers Drug Mart and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Pixi Beauty MatteLast Liquid Lip Collection | Review and Swatches

Over the last few days the temperature in Toronto has dropped to -35˚C / -31˚F and I’ve still had to drag myself out of bed, slap on some makeup and be productive...not an easy feat. While attending media events and battling the cold, Pixi’s MatteLast Liquid Lipsticks have enhanced my complexion and made me look bright and cheerful (even while shivering).

Of course you can rock these during any season but the hydrating matte formula is great for winter and the collection includes pretty spring pinks, summery orange and deep autumn berry.

The brand sent me the entire range packaged in a cute envelope box. It also came with mixing pots and base pigments in case I want to get creative and whip up a custom color.

The doe foot wand is flexible with a nice pointed tip so you can manoeuvre around the lip contour, outline and shape. I wouldn’t say application is totally effortless. The texture is a tad thin and liquid-y so you may have to blend carefully and apply a couple layers to intensify coverage and eliminate streaking. Once set, the lipstick stays put for hours with very little transfer and fabulous longevity. If you want a solid matte veil make sure your skin is clean, exfoliated, smooth and dry. Refrain from using lip balm underneath as it may affect color payoff and adhesion.

Throughout the day the pigment feels light and relatively comfortable with a hint of rose oil to prevent dryness and chapping.  If you plan to remove the color and top-up with a fresh coat, it may not go on as smoothly. The lipstick is a bit difficult to remove evenly without a makeup wipe as it tends to get pilly when rubbed off and leaves behind a stain.

Despite having a few issues when reapplying on-the-go, I love these lippies! The color is extremely vibrant and bold so lips look full, well defined and pouty. I think each hue is even more vivid than it appears in the tube (make sure to swatch) and most are flattering on all skin tones.

The MatteLast Liquid Lipstick retails for $20.00 each at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Pixi Beauty Liquid Fairy Lights Glimmery Eye Shadow - Review & Swatches

These days shimmer and glitter makeup is very trendy and you no longer have to wait for special occasions to amp-up the glam and get a little sparkly. To help you reach maximum radiance, Pixi has created a collection of Fairy Light Shadows that glide on liquid-y and dry quickly for a glow that doesn't quit. 

I actually prefer liquid glitter to pressed powder because it tends to be neater with minimal fallout and creasing. These pretty colors seem extra luminous with buildable coverage that allows you to gleam like a disco ball or tone things down to a soft glimmer. The micro-particles reflect light for diamond-like brilliance with very little transfer.

Use them on their own for a sheer wash of sparkle or layer the color for more intensity. The gold and bronze shades are more saturated with better color payoff whereas the silver hues have a translucent base. I prefer to apply the glitter over my favorite eye shadows as a top coat and this week I will be wearing the Rose Gold to Loreal’s Women of Worth Award Ceremony and Dinner hosted by the beautiful Helen Mirren.

Once dry, the glitter stays put all day and the doe-foot wand delivers a generous dose. The formula is quite comfortable with a nourishing infusion of natural botanicals to soothe, moisturize and help reduce fine lines (not many glitter shadows can do that!).

The Fairy Lights Shadows retail for $20.00 each and Pixi is available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmaprix and online at pixibeauty.ca.