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GUEST POST ¬ VEX IN THE CITY
Posted on 10/04/2010 by zu.rafalat There have been 6 comment(s)
Australian cosmetics brand BECCA, is a range I’ve been interested in for a very long time but due to a lack of conveniently located stockists, one that until now, I’ve not had an opportunity to look at in closer detail.Becca are well known for their wide choice in foundation and concealer shades. Nobody is left out of the colour spectrum which I applaud them for. However today, I’ll be road testing two other products.I’m a big blush fan so was pleased to try BECCA Creme Blush in Geranium , described as a ‘muted red’. The packaging is different to what I’m used to. Contained in brown/grey plastic casing, with a faux metal effect shield on the lid, it gives off an air of sophistication and stores easily in your make-up bag or handbag. With 10 shades available you’ll be sure to find one you’ll like.
Highly pigmented, this smooth textured blush blends easily into my skin for a “just blushed” look. It’s easy to layer, but I opt for a light flush due to the nature of the shade. This lasted well on my combination/sensitive skin for approx 6 hours before I needed a touch-up, which was surprising as it can get oily when it pleases. I’ll be interested to see how this holds up when summer really kicks in though – everything slides off my face by lunchtime! Bearing that in mind, this isn’t recommended for very oily or blemished skins. This is also safe to use on the lips for a wash of colour so the multi tasking properties are useful too.Next up is BECCA Glossy Lip Tint, which comes in an impressive 22 shades. I tried Dalquiri a ‘shimmery fleshy pink’, which looked more like a shimmery apricot/warm coral to me when I swatched it. Becca Glossy Lip Tints come with a brush applicator, which enable you to place the lipgloss on your lips much better than sponge applicators do. It isn’t very pigmented, instead it performs as a translucent lipgloss. The shade was visible on my lips but it is what it says it is – a tint. This is great for those days when you want the minimal look and will also be great for summer when the ‘bronzed beach goddess’ make-up look takes centre stage once more.
Unlike a lot of lipglosses, this isn’t sticky which I appreciate each time the wind blows! It really leaves my lips feeling well moisturised but doesn’t really last that long, I ate a sandwich and it was pretty much gone, although there was a slight sheen left in its place and my lips still felt moist. Touch-ups are needed after meals, but I think that’s the general consensus with most lipglosses anyway.The BECCA line doesn’t come cheap but my first impressions are generally good. I’m looking forward to trying out more products, such as the famed Mineral Bronzing Powder.www.vexinthecity.com
Highly pigmented, this smooth textured blush blends easily into my skin for a “just blushed” look. It’s easy to layer, but I opt for a light flush due to the nature of the shade. This lasted well on my combination/sensitive skin for approx 6 hours before I needed a touch-up, which was surprising as it can get oily when it pleases. I’ll be interested to see how this holds up when summer really kicks in though – everything slides off my face by lunchtime! Bearing that in mind, this isn’t recommended for very oily or blemished skins. This is also safe to use on the lips for a wash of colour so the multi tasking properties are useful too.Next up is BECCA Glossy Lip Tint, which comes in an impressive 22 shades. I tried Dalquiri a ‘shimmery fleshy pink’, which looked more like a shimmery apricot/warm coral to me when I swatched it. Becca Glossy Lip Tints come with a brush applicator, which enable you to place the lipgloss on your lips much better than sponge applicators do. It isn’t very pigmented, instead it performs as a translucent lipgloss. The shade was visible on my lips but it is what it says it is – a tint. This is great for those days when you want the minimal look and will also be great for summer when the ‘bronzed beach goddess’ make-up look takes centre stage once more.
Unlike a lot of lipglosses, this isn’t sticky which I appreciate each time the wind blows! It really leaves my lips feeling well moisturised but doesn’t really last that long, I ate a sandwich and it was pretty much gone, although there was a slight sheen left in its place and my lips still felt moist. Touch-ups are needed after meals, but I think that’s the general consensus with most lipglosses anyway.The BECCA line doesn’t come cheap but my first impressions are generally good. I’m looking forward to trying out more products, such as the famed Mineral Bronzing Powder.www.vexinthecity.com
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6 Responses to GUEST POST ¬ VEX IN THE CITY
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Great review, thank you. I want to try the blush myself. I also wonder how it is compared with the Beach Tint.
Posted on 10/04/2010 at 3:57 pm
Oh Becca! I love their cream blushes. If you're going to check it out, their loose shimmer powders are beautiful, and I really like the eyeshadows/pigments too. The concealer is excellent, and they are one of the few lines that actually have a decent shade range (and choice of undertones) for WOC.
Posted on 10/04/2010 at 4:03 pm
Becca is a lovely brand, but one I haven't explored *that* much. I hate sticky lip glosses too! The blush looks beautiful and it's great that it layers easily... some cream blushes are quite hard to work with I find.
Great review x
Posted on 11/04/2010 at 12:23 am
Fab review - I love the colours shown here, and Becca is a brand I'd love to try - I adore the look of the new Bombora palette too, and really like the idea of the beach tints too...
Posted on 11/04/2010 at 1:28 pm
Wow the stuff looks amazing! Great post :)
Posted on 11/04/2010 at 5:24 pm
That blush looks so pretty on you, and the gloss looks so nice, I love the colour and the sheen it has on your lips. :)
Posted on 12/04/2010 at 8:26 pm