Sephora Collection - Outrageous Prisma Chrome Metallic Eyeshadow - Metallic Beige #1

Review:

I found this eyeshadow in one of the clearance bins at my local Sephora, and I must admit the only reason why I bothered to pick it up was the color. In the light it looked like a beautiful rose-gold and looked like it would be great to add to darker looks to add a little light or even to add dimension to a neutral look. 

With the first swatch I was pretty impressed. It was pigmented without a base but could be blended in for a beautiful metallic sheen, and that was without any type of base underneath. I loved the different dimensions it had and overall it was a great first impression. 

The first time I used it was on top of a chocolate/mahogany cream base, for reference I used the darkest color in the Revlon - Not Just Nudes Cream e/s palette (I’m not too sure if they still make these palettes or not). Placing it on top of the base gave it beautiful dimension and added a little umph to what would be a neutral look. I used my fingers to ensure that I really pressed the e/s on to the base and I blended out the edge with a crease brush. I noticed that when I pulled the e/s into my crease it looked like a deeper golden-beige color than it did on my lids. Again the dimensions this e/s gave is beautiful. 

I haven’t tried applying it wet yet, but I’m planning to do so soon. I currently like to place the e/s on my lids, on top of a base of course, and then just blending out any harsh lines with my typical crease color and crease brush. It add brightness to my extremely basic look. 

Looking at this e/s I feel like it can be used as an all purpose color. It would be a beautiful highlight color to place on cheekbones or to lightly dust over a bronzer and around the chest area. I also think the color itself makes it extremely versatile. Like I mentioned above it can turn a dark look into one that isn’t so harsh and at the same time it’s a color that can be used to bring light to a tired face. 

I don’t think I would purchase any other colors from the same line because I don’t feel it would give the same versatility as this color does. I love how I can use it anywhere on my face/body and it looks like it’s meant for that purpose. There are no chunky glittery particles in it, and it’s extremely smooth to touch - not necessarily buttery, but it’s not chalky or powdery either. 

The lasting power isn’t great on it’s own. It’s definitely an e/s that needs to have some type of primer or base underneath to help with the lasting power. I haven’t noticed any budging at all and it blends extremely well. 

When I do get the chance to try it wet I will definitely update with the results.

Too Faced - Primed & Poreless

Packaging 9/10: Majority of primers nowadays come in two forms - potted or squeeze tube. Although I definitely prefer squeeze tube over potted, I'd prefer a pump. For me, pumps are easier in general because you can control the amount of product coming out and I feel like I can actually use majority of the product. When it comes to having a squeeze tube, I feel like the product gets pushed in every direction that using all of it, just is not a reality. I think if I wanted to use up every bit of it, I would have to end up cutting the top open and look inside the actual tube to get product out. 

Product 7.5/10: I like how it's lightly tinted because it gets rid of some of the discoloration areas I have on my face. The product itself isn't anything luxurious and fancy feeling. It's pretty simple and standard. If I'm paying $30 for this product, I'd want something that give some extra. 

Smell 10/10: If you like fragrance-free products, than this one is for you. I honestly do not smell anything coming from this product and even when I'm applying it, I smell nothing. 

Texture/Feel 10/10: I love the way this feels when I'm applying it. I don't feel that silicon feeling on my face when it dries and when it is dried and it's worked in, it feels like there's nothing on my face. 

Performance 8/10: Originally I tried this product in combination with my Revlon Color Stay Whipped Foundation and I would also use my moisturizer. Throughout the day, I would notice my face become a lot greasier faster. After about 3 hours of application my face would be an oily mess - and it would continue throughout the day. I gave it a shot of 4 days until I stopped using it. For the past month and a half I've been using it in combination with my same moisturizer, but with a lighter foundation. I use my Pond's BB Cream instead. Although I do notice that I'm a tad greasier throughout the day, it's usually after 9 hours of wear, which in my point of view isn't bad. I can deal with it and I don't usually need my makeup to last that long in the first place. Does it live up to it's name? Somewhat. I do notice that my pores look smaller and less noticeable, but it doesn't hide some of my bigger pores that are around my cheek area.

Results 8/10: This product does it's job and I really love the matte finish it give my makeup. Although it makes me slightly oily, it's nothing that I can't deal with and even sometimes it give my face that dewy appearance which I sometimes do enjoy. 

Overall: B
It's a decent primer that does minimize my pores and leaves a matte finish. I love the fact that when it dries, I don't feel any silicone texture on my face and it feels like my own skin. The thing that makes me not want to give this product an A is that I feel like there are some cheaper alternatives that could do the same thing.