Sleek Makeup i-Divine Day & Night Eye Shadow Palettes + NEW Lip Veils!

The innovative creators at Sleek Cosmetics know that makeup should be versatile enough to suit your lifestyle and chic enough to match your wardrobe so they recently released 2 fabulous new palettes! This collection features trendy shades that effortlessly transition from a day at the office to a night on the town, but you can’t have trendy new shadows without pouty pigments! The flattering new Lip Veils instantly boost your entire look and the vibrant hues keep you fashionable all season long.

The daytime palette fitting named - A New Day consists of 12 shades including nudes, gold, silver, brown, cream, peach, champagne and taupe. Six of the shadows are shimmers and 6 are matte for the perfect balance of texture and basic hues to enhance the lids, add definition and highlight.

These chic shadows are simple yet pretty and suitable for all complexions. I love that there are so many great transition shades which expertly blend colors together for beautiful fluidity. The texture is velvety smooth and slightly creamy with a soft finish but you can layer over primer to make them pop! Although quite sheer, the shimmers provide a multidimensional finish and adding a dab around the tear ducts can make eyes appear wide and bright. Since the shadows are subtle they look fantastic with a wash of bright lipstick.

As the sun sets and you break out your little black dress and sexy heels, a bit more glamour might be in order. The second Palette (All Night Long) is inspired by popular cocktails and includes neutral hues mixed with eye-catching gold, shimmery bronze, radiant silver and a beautiful copper that I can’t wait to experiment with. The dark brown is perfect for deep crease contouring and the silky shimmers go perfectly with a sharp winged liner and bright red lips.

The pigmentation of the deeper shades is better than the sheer silvery tones but they can all be enhanced by layering. If you are on the hunt for an affordable palette with a great mix of very wearable, universally flattering neutrals and shimmers, these are a great option. They retail for just $11.99 ea.

To balance soft shadows, the sassy new Lip Veils are super vibrant! There are 6 brand new shades inspired by red carpet premieres, high fashion and celebrity photo shoots so you can pucker up and unleash your inner diva.

The luxuriously creamy, long-lasting formula glides on smoothly to deliver a dose of high intensity, vibrant pigmentation that applies full-coverage, lush and a little mousse-like. The velvety finish is semi-matte with a touch of shine and very solid color. Each lipstick is infused with nourishing shea butter and coconut oil to moisturize lips and prevent dryness plus the scent is light and pleasant.

Like most of the packaging, the tubes are very simple but I wish the names were printed on the bottom instead of on a sticker at the side. With the exception of Private Booth the rest of the colors are very bright which definitely evokes the essence of spring!

Left to right: Flaunt It (punchy stand-out orange), Backstage (coral-pink), Night Spot (bright red), Reserved (candy pink) and Guest List (bright coral)

The Lip Veils retail for $8.49 each and Sleek Cosmetics can be purchased online by clicking HERE

Sleek Makeup Review: Limited Edition Nautical Collection

One of my favorite activities during the summer is spending time on the water and whether I’m strolling along the lakefront or enjoying a boat cruise there is something magical about being on the open ocean. This year I spent time soaking up some sun along the French and Italian Riviera while yacht gazing in beautiful Saint Tropez, Monte Carlo and Nice. The Nautical Collection by Sleek is an infusion of bold pigmentation inspired by the sparkling sea and crisp afternoons sailing to paradise. 

The i-Divine Calm Before The Storm Mineral Eyeshadow Palette contains 12 gorgeous shades with a range of pearl, shimmer and matte finishes to create a variety of fun nautical effects. The selection of deep sea blues beautifully compliments the lagoon green and pretty seaweed teal. The light shimmer shades- (Starboard & Ahoy) are luminous and great for highlighting while the darker matte hues (Barque & Adrift) sculpt the crease, define the eyes and transition colors between lid and brow. Although the palette is vivid and eye catching you also have the option of going neutral to suit your mood, style and wardrobe.

The pigmentation is also quite versatile, many of the shades can go from sheer to medium and with a good primer they build to full coverage for more intensity. The texture is smooth and easy to layer with little fall-out and the vibrancy lasts all day without fading. I also like that the compact is thin and small enough for travel so you can take it on the go and create makeup looks that evoke bright, tropical vibes. The palette retails for just $11.99.

Shades from left to right: (top row) Starboard, Voyage, Pacific, Cesium, Amphitrite & Sovereign

(bottom row) Ahoy, Barque, Adrift, Seaweed, Navy Shower & Lagoon

A beautiful summer day calls for a knock-out lipstick and the shade Ready to Sail is a classic red that will glam-up your pout in an instant! This high impact pigment is infused with vitamin E and nourishing oils to protect and provide ultra-smooth comfortable wear. Although the finish is semi-matte the formula doesn’t dry out my lips and it retains a light, moist layer without too much shine. The lipstick is also quite easy to apply and the radiant orange undertone is ideal for the season. The color usually last a few hours and fades nicely for a pretty sheer effect. It retails for $7.49.

The collection also includes the Blush by 3 Palette in Santa Marina consisting of warm beachy shades to compliment the brilliant ocean blues. The matte orange-coral brightens dull complexions for a youthful, vivacious glow while the deep rose-brown with a hint of shimmer adds contour and dimension. The middle hue is too light to be considered a blush on most skin tones and although you may be able to use it for highlighting it doesn’t contain any shimmer. These colors are also trendy for fall and the smooth texture is quite buildable. The palette retails for $14.99.

You can also purchase the Nautical Collection as a set which includes all of the products above and retails for $29.99.

Sleek also offers a variety of waterproof, smudge-proof liners to make your pretty peepers pop! I have the shades Noir and Blue Moon also fitting for the nautical, ocean theme. The creamy consistency glides on smoothly for sharp, precise lines and the color is highly pigmented so you don’t have to reinforce your lines by layering. The color may fade a bit if you are active or perspiring but overall the formula is nice! The only thing I would change is the packaging, I always prefer pencils that twist up and don’t require sharpening but you can pick these up for $7.49 and they come in a range of awesome shades including: Cobalt Blue, Canary Yellow, Cocoa, Dragon Fruit and Molasses.

If you like crème blush Sleek has created a great formula for even coverage and a seamless finish. These ultra smooth petal hues blend easily with your fingers and instantly transform into a lightweight powder with a supple, dewy-fresh finish. The shade below is Carnation- a fun mauve-pink and there are 3 other soft, silky hues to choose from to flatter all complexions and emit a lovely spring glow. The blushes retails for $8.99.

You can find these products and more fabulous collections on the website by clicking HERE.

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