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BECCA Cosmetics holographic line

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BECCA Light Chasers and Liquid Crystal Lip ToppersYour skin is going to look like a magical unicorn all summer with these new BECCA launches. Holographic gloss, and pigmented highlighters in every shade of the rainbow? Got your attention yet? Just when you think you have enough highlighters…

BECCA Light Chasers and Liquid Crystal Lip ToppersIf there’s anything BECCA Cosmetics is known for, it’s bringing the glow. They’ve launched a whole collection of Light Chaser Highlighters in 6 gorgeous rainbow shades; and a coordinating 6 coloured Liquid Crystal Glow Glosses which are inspired by raw gemstones melted into liquid form, which flatters all skintones.

BECCA Liquid Crystal Lip ToppersI haven’t seen anything quite like the glosses before. They’re a sheer gloss but incredibly light-catching with a wet-look to the lips. They literally have that kaleidoscopic look to them, like a highlighter for your lips. Rad hey. The glosses are infused with a coconut and vanilla scent with nurturing ingredients that will leave the lips soft and smooth.

The launch of the glosses and highlighters are coordinating with one another for a monochromatic look, ranging from bright pearls to bronzey-greens and pops of gold. You’ll want to stock up on them all!

You have six options to choose from with the BECCA Liquid Crystal Lip Topper Glow Gloss:

  • Pearl x Gold · Creamy pearl with a golden shift
  • Champagne Dream x Bellini · Soft peach with rose gold
  • Rose Quartz x Seashell · Rose with a hot pink shift
  • Amethyst x Geode · Lavender duo-chrome with aquamarine shift
  • Opal x Jade · Golden opal pearl with teal sapphire shift
  • Topaz x Gilt · Golden bronze with soft emerald

BECCA Liquid Crystal Lip ToppersEach of the glosses can be won on its own or as a top coat over a lipstick. The gloss is designed to add a hint of holographic color and dimension.

BECCA Light Chaser Highlighters (for face and eye):

  • Rose Quartz x Seashell · Rose with a hot pink shift
  • Champagne Dream x Bellini · Soft peach with rose gold shift
  • Pearl x Gold · Creamy pearl with a golden shift
  • Topaz x Gilt · Golden bronze with soft emerald shift
  • Opal x Jade · Golden opal pearl with a teal sapphire shift
  • Amethyst x Geode · Lavender duo-chrome with a blushed garnet shift

BECCA Light Chaser HighlightersThe Light Chaser Highlighters can be worn alone on face or eyes, or layered on top of a blush, eyeshadow, or add as an eyeliner. Each of the shades will bring similar glow to BECCA’s other famous highlighters.

BECCA Light Chaser Highlighters and the Liquid Crystal Lip Topper Glow Gloss dropped in early June and are now exclusively at Sephora and BECCA Cosmetics. Earlier this spring BECCA Cosmetics partnered with Chrissy Teigen for a palette of bronzers, blushes and highlighters (see my review); and don’t forget about those gorgeous BECCA Sunlit Bronzers! Those are my #1.

Come back on Tuesday for swatches of the glosses on my lips! 

 

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bareMinerals bare Sensuals eyeshadow palette

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An easy everyday makeup look using some of my favourite products. This is a little different than the step-by-steps I normally do when I post a tutorial, but I thought most know how to achieve the complexion look. So I thought I’d go more into detail with the eyes.  

A few weeks ago I received a PR parcel from bareMinerals which contained two eyeshadow palettes. They’re new, and this one above is called bareminerals bare sensuals eyeshadow palette. Not many palettes appeal to me, and truthfully I think this is the first time I wore eyeshadow in 2017 itself.

Here’s everything I used for the look. For my complexion I used a mix of two foundations since I felt the skin match for both foundations by themselves weren’t quite as a good match as two mixed. 

The Look:
Estee Lauder Double Wear in 3W1 + Burberry Cashmere Foundation in Honey
Cle de Peau concealer in beige (not shown)
BECCA Cosmetics sunlit bronzer in Bronzed Bondi (see my review!)
BECCA Cosmetics Blushes in Snapdragon and Flowerchild (mixed together)
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Fix
bareMinerals bare Sensuals eyeshadow palette
Bobbi Brown Art Stick Liquid Lip in Honey Bare (see my review!)
It Cosmetics mascara
Burberry Effortless Liquid Liner
Anastasia brow products (unknown name!)

Before starting on the eyeshadow I prepped my eyelids (so the shadow would stand out more, and last all day) with the Urban Decay primer potion.

I used four shades from the palette, the selection is shown here:

I used Waltz all over the lid. Second colour was Shazam and I applied it over top of half of the Waltz shade. Mystify went into the outer eye area and a bit into the crease. To finalize the four shades and blend them seamlessly, I used lure into the crease.

I then reached for the Burberry Effortless eyeliner to polish off the eyeshadow look.

Add some It Cosmetics Superhero mascara to make those lashes long and luscious.

Finished off the look with my favourite lip product (and colour) of the season – the Bobbi Brown Art Stick Liquid Lip in Honey Bare. It’s SO good. I brought it with me to my trip to Palo Alto, and also to Portland.

And this is the overall look. Pretty easy and natural looking too.

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Five Things Friday . 007

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01. KIA CADENZA PROGRAM|

[Disclaimer: This was a sponsored campaign with Kia #ad #Cadenza17] Yesterday I took an at-home test drive in a second gen in the new 2017 Kia Cadenza. A luxury Kia at that! A trained Kia representative literally came to my front door, rang the bell (Alfie went wild as you’d expect) and off we went exploring in San Jose for 90 minutes! The last time I drove a Kia was around this time last year, it was the Sedona so although it was a bit fancy-pants too, it wasn’t anything like the luxury of the Kia. I know I know! Kia + Luxury together doesn’t really go together in my head either. But SO much has changed over the past decade with this brand, and trust me – it feels like you’re sitting in a higher end name brand vehicle.

I kept saying “Oh whoa, cool” with the features that were shown to me. Too bright out your back windshield? No problem, hit the remote control on the center console and boom a little sun visor comes right up from the rear window and you have yourself a little less sun exposure. Wild right? I got it on video if you have IG stories and want to see it before it disappears (spiffykerms on Instagram).

The at-home test drive is a unique experience that I’ve never really had before. I didn’t feel pressured to talk about what other vehicles I was interested in, or whether or not I’m interested in purchasing said vehicle. I felt quite comfortable with it all, and even had a laugh or two as we were driving around the Bay Area. The at-home test drive is currently available in these cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, San Francisco (Bay Area), and Washington DC. As for the dates you can choose this weekend or Friday June 16.

Perhaps you’re in the market for a new vehicle and you’re not sure what to narrow down. Don’t want to be hoppin’ all over the farm going from dealership to dealership – do the at-home test drive man! I bet it’d be incredibly quick and convenient for so many people and families. You can sign up for your own test drive here. 

02. FATHERS DAY GIFT IDEAS|

Holy smokes, Father’s Day is coming up quickly. I was at the mall a few days ago getting my wedding ring inspected (and they took it from me again to get ‘fixed’ – another story, another time, and yes I’m beyond angry) and I overheard a Mother and Daughter shopping for Father’s Day presents. Last year for Christmas was the first one without my Daddio, but I have a brother and a lot of nephews! For the older boys and my Brother, I gifted them a Harry’s razor set – and now Harry’s Razors have come out with a Father’s Day limited edition set which come with a little block-stand for the razor, extra razors, and . I think Harry’s launched not too long ago, found ’em on Instagram (thanks to Target Does It Again), and have been purchasing them for myself ever since. I don’t know why but it seems I can always get a closer and smoother shave with a men’s razor. Plus, mine’s orange and I kinda love it.

03. TRIP TO PORTLAND|

My trip to Portland with Heels and Wheels driving event, then spending time with my pal Megan was fantastic! I cannot wait to finished editing my photos of the second part of my trip, so I can post it up for yee guys asap. Let me tell ya one thing though, I definitely ate my entire few days through Portland. So many great places to eat, and excellent lattes. I swear it wasn’t because I was on vacation-mode, but the lattes were truly the best I’ve had in my life. Portland, I’ll be back for ya. 

04. MIZUNOS|

I’m still working with, and running in Mizuno’s. These are the newest additions to my ever-growing running shoe collection, but they’re still my favourite line of shoe at Mizuno, the Wave Rider’s. These are perfect for the June Gloom weather as they’re made of Gortex! 

05. DIY HAIR ELASTICS|

DIY hair elastics. I made them back in 2014, or 2015 and now I have no idea where the rest of the one’s I made disappeared. I bought them on eBay this time as it was so much cheaper than the other website I used a few years ago. It’s SO easy, literally cut to whatever length you want and bam, you got some swanky little hair ties. Just search for ‘5 yard fold over elastic’, and I paid $3 + free shipping for these three bundles. :) 

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