**Before we get started: Go over to my Facebook page and hit the Like button! I update this page almost daily so let's keep in touch! Click here.About a week ago, I traveled to Atlanta for work and while in Lenox Mall I ended up in Topshop looking for some pieces to update my wardrobe. Long story short, I didn't find any clothes but, as usual I found myself at the makeup counter swatching.Because there is no Topshop in my area, I didn't even know they had makeup, but I am sooo glad I found out because I picked up some really beautiful items that I am so excited to share. From my research, all of the products I picked up are a part of the brands Festival Collection, with the exception of the cream eyeshadow.If you want to go full on Mermaid goddess , you need these products I am about to share with you .Keep reading for more info!Chameleon Glow Eye shadows in Wax and Wane and U-turn $13These eye shadows feel exactly the same as the Urban Decay Moondust shadows except the duo-chrome effect is next level. This product has a slightly dry, yet creamy texture and each eye shadow is 2.4g/ 0.85oz and slightly larger than a quarter, . I love how intense the duo-chrome of these are, they reflect different colors based on the angle you look at it. They are also perfect for the lid and perfect for a night out under a white or black base or as a sheer layer on the eyes during the day. Fare warning, these shades are quite glittery and if you're not careful you will end up with Glitter on your face.As far as application, using your fingers really helps to pick up the product well as opposed to a brush. These can also be applied damp for even a more intense glow. I wore these almost everyday in France and although there is a little fallout, these lasts all day with a good sticky base like Nyx Glitter Glue.The shades I picked up were :Wax and Wane - Wax and Wane is a purple based shimmery shade with blue and pink duo-chrome. This reminds me of a glittery Stars and Rockets eye shadow from Mac.U-turn - This shade is a green based shade with Gold, orange, pink and Yellow Duo-chrome shimmer This one is my favorite of the two because its more pigment than wax and Wane and in my opinion a little more uniqueChameleon Highlighter in Mother of Pearl $17Just like the Chameleon eye shadows, the Chameleon highlighter is a duo-chrome multi dimensional dream. it has a similar texture to the eye shadow, but maybe even a little more finely textured and creamy. I love that every single aspect of the duo-chrome can be picked up on the skin. Mother of Pearl is a champagne based highlighter with gold and pink duo-chrome shimmer. Think rose gold, but almost like the rose and the gold are separate from each other and come together to make this glorious highlight!I also love this shade because I know it would look good on absolutely everyone. I have been wearing this everyday lately and this is the only highlighter I took to France last month. Another pro of this highlighter that I got a full day wear out of it and even though its really glittery I didn't end up with glitter all over my face. The particles really stuck together and that is unheard of for chunk highlighters.Cream Color Eye shadow in RevealedThis product really surprised me! I don't love how it swatches at all. This chocolate brown cream color product swatches kind of patchy, but is actually a really lovely base for a smokey eye or if you want a wash of brown on your eyes. I think that the consistency of this stuff is a bit to creamy to use as a like an eyeliner, but it smooths onto the eye nicely and I love to use it when I want a quick and easy base for darker eye shadow shades. Final ThoughtsI am so glad I tried out these products after hearing so many good things about the line! My favorite product was definitely the highlighter because I personally live for a good glittery highlight. I know its not for everyone but perfect for my summer glow. You can check out these products on the Topshop Website. I promise these will not let you down.Until next time! Feel free to check out some of my favorite Topshop beauty products below! !function(doc,s,id) var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '//shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com/widget-script.js?cb=1504884623380?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object') if(doc.readyState === 'complete') window.ss_shopsense.init(); (document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); Follow me here: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Bloglovin'
TOPSHOP BEAUTY EYESHADOW SWATCHES
Despite Topshop's makeup range getting so much praise since it was first launched, there's only a handful of products I've tried from the line. No matter how hard I try, I can't shake the unfair preconception that a clothing brand's beauty offerings just can't match up to one that solely focuses on makeup. I know, I know. Finally, after trying a couple of the Topshop Nude Eye Contour Creams, I think I may have overcome my negative expectations.Contouring is having a huge moment in the beauty world, at the moment, so it's a genius move for Topshop to have jumped on the bandwagon, but with a twist just for the eyes. Although there are countless brands that offer cream shadows, very few have nude, contour shades in their collection and I haven't seen any similar from another, drugstore brand.Five, neutral shades make up the range, all varying in depth and level of shimmer, with most of them resembling natural skin-tones. Contour products tend to be shimmer-free in order to achieve a believable, natural-looking shadow, but a couple of these shades are practically metallic and deviate away from the nude colour palette, in my opinion. Saying that, they're all still gorgeous, totally wearable colours that are guaranteed to be staple shades in anyone's collection. I just think that Topshop should have been a bit wiser with their naming, that's all. One thing to note is that swatching the colours in-store, before purchasing, is a must to avoid disappointment. Relying on Topshop's online images is a risk, as the colours aren't replicated very clearly.Considering these shadows have a nude theme, the pigmentation is great, giving either a subtle wash of colour to the lids with a single layer, or an opaque finish when built-up. Depending on your skin-tone, the lighter colours can be used to gently even out the eyelid for a polished, barely-there look, with the darker shades adding definition to the eye, along the lash-line and through the crease. Whilst the colours aren't anything out-there or ground-breaking, they're all non-offensive, essential basics that are always useful.On first unscrewing the lids, you're hit with quite a strong, honeycomb scent. Totally unexpected, it's rather unusual for eyeshadows to have fragrance added to them, but I find it a pleasant, albeit odd, addition, as the scent dissipates once applied. Those with particularly sensitive skin may want to be wary of possible irritation, but it caused no issues for the delicate skin around my eyes.Texture-wise, the formula of the shadows is smooth and creamy, but not too wet, thick or heavy. Allowing you to stay in control, the shadow isn't messy to use and doesn't smudge everywhere as you blend. Giving you a little play-time to place the colour where you want it, the shadows are easy to buff out initially, but soon set firmly in place. After a minute, it's nigh-on impossible to work the product any further, so you have to blend quickly. Fingers are the best tool to blend with, as the warmth from them keeps the product soft and gives you a few, extra seconds of slip.Ridiculously long-lasting, these shadows last all day and night on my (never oily) lids, with no signs of wear whatsoever. Boasting 16-hour wear, Topshop clearly have faith in their formula and, although I wouldn't wear my makeup for that long, I can well believe their claim. You may want to prep with a separate primer first though, if you have very oily lids, to prevent possible creasing.Topshop Nude Eye Contour Cream Eyeshadow Swatches - Bare & UndressedI picked up two of the five shades, but I do intend to purchase a couple more. Bare is described simply as a, 'brown', on the Topshop website, but it's actually a metallic, pewter/taupe shade. Clearly, this isn't a shade to contour with, but it's a gorgeous colour regardless. Considering it's close to being a cream version of one of my all-time favourite eyeshadows, MAC Patina, I'll forgive Topshop for getting it so wrong when labeling and naming this shade. But, it could be a major disappointment to anyone who's made a blind, online purchase, without trying it first.Undressed, on other hand, is a warm, soft, caramel shade with a small hint of shimmer and is just gorgeous for contouring. As it has more of a satin finish, it can be used both as an all-over colour, but to add definition where you want it also. For autumn especially, this is a great tone, but it's essential to wear lashings of mascara and some eyeliner with it, to avoid looking like you've gone eight rounds with Mike Tyson.These Topshop Nude Eye Contours are priced at a whopping 8 for a tiny pot which holds just 2g of product, which is pretty hard to swallow. Honestly, I very rarely empty a whole pot of cream eyeshadow, so I can't see myself getting through these too quickly and they're still a bargain compared to many high-end equivalents. But, I may feel differently if I used them daily.Which makeup products from Topshop do you love?AGB X 2ff7e9595c
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