Urban Decay AfterGlow Blush Review

Nothing brightens up the complexion and gives you at radiant summer glow like gorgeous blush and a dab of highlight. Urban Decay has released the AfterGlow collection for an alluring, romantic flush and lightweight, luxurious pigment that lasts up to 8 hours! Whether you have a hot date, an evening with the girls or a summer barbecue there is something to suit every style.

The blushes are available in 12 pretty hues that range from neutral, deep and bright for contour, definition and a pop of feminine color. The soft, creamy texture is finely milled and easy to blend for smooth, buildable coverage and professional results. Light diffusing pigments help enhance and perfect the skin and the gunmetal packaging with peek-a-boo mesh top is eye catching and trendy.

The streak-free, silky formula applies seamlessly with the option of matte and shimmer finishes and there is no powdery coating no matter how much you layer on. The soft texture adheres well to a fluffy powder brush and sweeps onto the skin beautifully with no caking. 

Quickie is a vibrant, deep pink with a stunning matte finish. Although it looks quite bold in the palette it builds from sheer to medium so you can control the effect without worrying about overdoing it. This is my favorite shade because it compliments all skin tones from light to deep and looks stylish during any season.

Crush is also a vivid, matte pink with a bit less magenta than Quickie and a lighter finish. This is another universal shade that never goes out of season. It provides more of a subtle, natural flush and can be paired beautifully with a summer highlight.

The next two blushes fall in the neutral range. Score is a shimmery, dusty rose with a hint of pink. It highlights and helps shape the cheekbones for scintillating illumination and soft contour.

Video is a velvety nude-beige that is a bit less useable as a traditional blush because it doesn’t provide much color. If you are going for that bare-face look then you can use this hue for a bit of shading but I tend to use it as eyeshadow since it works very well in the crease for blending and transitioning color.

The AfterGlow blushes retail for $26.00 U.S. and $31.00 CA, you can pick them up at Sephora and online at Urbandecay.com.

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Graftobian Makeup Review

It is no surprise to any of my readers that I am a makeup and beauty fanatic so when I came across Graftobian Makeup Company and their wide range of products it was a match made in glamour heaven. Graftobian offers High definition makeup, fantasy makeup, airbrushed makeup, Halloween makeup, theatrical makeup and much more! Whether you want great quality every day makeup or makeup for taking great photos, for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or any special event Graftobian has you covered.

 Graftobian Makeup is safe and contains no lead, fragrance or formaldehyde, it is also high quality and as they say “All the makeup you will ever need” and they aren't kidding! When you visit the website you can order the new beauty collection catalog with 52 pages of professional makeup! I was sent this beautiful catalog and it contains a large variety of product information as well as some handy beauty tips. If you are a makeup artist then you will love this catalog.

Blush

Candy Apple

I received two beautiful pressed blushes and they are by far two of the best blushes I now own. The first blush is a beautiful deep red called Candy Apple and it is gorgeous! The texture of this blush is very smooth and highly pigmented, it takes very little effort to build up the color. For use during the day you can sweep a little onto the apples of the cheeks and this shade gives life and stunning color to the face. If you use slightly more color you can create a more dramatic look. This blush is non-chalky, long lasting and  looks incredible on the skin. For medium to deep skin tones this blush will give you the perfect shade of rich color and add depth to mundane everyday makeup. You can purchase this blush for $12.99 for more info click- HERE

Radiant Rose

The second blush I received is this rich pink called Radiant Rose. If you love pink blush then this color packs a punch of highly pigmented true pink that I think would compliment every skin tone. This blush is great quality and lovely on the skin. When applied using a blush brush the color adheres and sweeps effortlessly onto the cheeks. This hue is a more natural tint for medium to light skin tones and adds a healthy rosy glow to the face. I like that the blushes are matte and that they contain no sparkle or highlight. Sometimes blush with sparkle adds too much of a frosty sliver or gold finish and you lose some of the color, but these blushes are true to color. You can purchase this blush for $12.99 For more info click - HERE

This blush comes with a compartment underneath that opens up to reveal a handy little mirror and brush.

Lip palette

I also received the professional  lip palette (in #30285 cool) which consists of 5 rich lip colors that are "ideal for print, film work" and everyday wear. 

These lip colors are wonderful! I absolutely love the dense shades and the range of color. They are highly pigmented and the texture feels creamy rather than glossy. These shades are great for fall and the coming holiday season and if I found this palette in my stocking I would be jumping for joy. 

The compact has a space for a lip brush and it is small enough to slip in your purse and take on the go. These lip colors are great quality and long lasting. When you aren't eating or drinking they stay put yet they don't leave a heavy stain behind. I love the texture and they don't dry out the lips. They have a slightly shiny finish at first but look and feel more like a matte lipstick when dry. You can purchase this palette for $26.99 for more info click- HERE

If you are looking for a good quality lip palette then I would highly suggest checking this out. I have a few lip palettes but this compact has found a permanent place in my purse. Here are the swatches below.

Here I am wearing the color plum wine

Graftobian also sells makeup tools, so to go with my palette I received this handy retractable lip brush. This is a great brush to use on the go and the point allows you to create a sharp well defined shape around your lips so your color looks neat and precise. 

Grafotbian Makeup is popularly used for Blockbuster films and TV and for those of you who like taking photos and close- ups they sell makeup that will help you look radiant in your photos and provide a “flawless yet natural appearance.”

On my trip to IMATS this year I stopped by Graftobian's booth and watched as their creative team came up with some of the most interesting creations. 

Here is one of the models getting her makeup done at Graftobian

Here is her finished look!

There seemed to be a Wizard off Oz theme, this model was being transformed into a flying monkey!

And here is her finished look

Whether you are a professional makeup artist, or you just want something for everyday use and events you can find it at Graftobian. They sell everything from concealers, blush, eye shadow, lipstick, powders, setting spray, brushes, mascara, foundations and much more! If you are planning on attending IMATS in the coming year then definitely stop by the Graftobian Makeup booth, there is always something exciting going on.

For more information visit the website by clicking – Graftobian Makeup 

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**Disclaimer: These products were provided to me for a sponsored review courtesy of Graftobian Makeup. All opinions stated in this review are my own and based on my experience with the products. Results may vary based on individual use.**