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CHANEL Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick Review & Swatches

2026-09-04T19:46:48.303-05:00

I’ve tried so many highlighters over the years, but CHANEL Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick in Sculpting is still one of my absolute favorites.

What I love most about it is that it doesn’t really look like highlighter on the skin. Instead, it transforms the complexion and gives it this beautiful, fresh glow that looks almost like it’s coming naturally from your skin.

The texture is creamy and balmy, and the shade Sculpting is a sheer, satiny champagne-beige. It’s absolutely stunning and incredibly easy to wear because there isn’t an obvious stripe of color or shimmer sitting on the skin.

Shade & Finish

Sculpting is one of those shades that looks fairly simple in the stick, but once it’s on the skin, it’s gorgeous.

It’s a sheer champagne-beige with a satiny, glossy finish rather than a traditional sparkly highlight. There are no obvious chunks of glitter, which is exactly why I love it so much.

Instead of looking like you applied highlighter, it catches the light and makes the high points of your face look naturally luminous.

The effect is very fresh, polished, and effortless, especially when paired with lightweight complexion products and natural makeup.

Chanel Baume Essentiel in Sculpting - blended out

Application

With CHANEL Baume Essentiel, less is definitely more.

I usually just dab a tiny amount onto the high points of my cheeks and gently tap it into the skin. You really only need a little here and there to get that beautiful glow.

If I apply too much, the finish can start looking oily on me rather than luminous, so I wouldn't swipe the stick heavily across the face. A few small dabs are plenty.

I especially love using it on the cheekbones, but it’s a really versatile product. You can tap a little onto the eyelids, above the lip, or anywhere else you want the light to catch.

It also works beautifully for those minimal makeup days when you want your skin to look fresh without looking like you’ve applied much makeup at all.

Packaging

The packaging is exactly what I want from CHANEL: simple, compact, classy, and beautiful.

The stick format also makes it incredibly convenient. There’s no brush or compact needed, and because I use such a small amount at a time, it’s an easy product to quickly dab onto the skin and blend with my fingers.

It feels luxurious without being fussy.

Is CHANEL Baume Essentiel Worth It?

For me, absolutely.

If you want a dramatic, metallic highlight that you can see from across the room, this probably isn't going to give you that effect.

But if you love glowy, healthy-looking skin that still looks like skin, CHANEL Baume Essentiel is beautiful.

Sculpting gives my complexion that extra bit of luminosity without making it obvious that I'm wearing highlighter, and that's exactly what makes it so special to me.

The only thing I would keep in mind is the balmy finish. If you're oily or tend to get shiny throughout the day, use a very light hand. On my skin, too much can cross the line from beautifully dewy to oily pretty quickly.

But applied sparingly? It’s one of my favorite highlighters ever.

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Overall: A sheer champagne-beige highlighting balm that gives the skin a fresh, glossy glow without obvious shimmer. Beautiful on the cheeks, eyes, and above the lip, just remember that a tiny amount is all you need.

Have you tried CHANEL Baume Essentiel? Do you prefer a natural glossy highlight or something with more shimmer?

Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch Review & Swatches

2026-08-28T11:16:13.152-05:00

I’ve always loved complexion products that make your skin look like skin, just a little more perfected, and CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch definitely falls into that category.
This is such an interesting formula because it has a lightweight gel texture with tiny pigment droplets suspended inside. Once you start blending it into the skin, the pigments burst and mix with the watery base. The result feels incredibly fresh, delicate, and almost weightless.

Coverage & Finish

Looking at the texture, I expected this to be more of a sheer skin tint, but I would actually describe the coverage as light to medium and buildable.
It does a really nice job of evening out my complexion while still allowing my natural skin to show through. You don’t get that heavy foundation look at all.
The finish is fresh, luminous, and healthy-looking without being overly shiny. My skin feels hydrated, and the formula doesn’t feel like it’s just sitting on top of my face.
I especially love this type of finish for everyday makeup when I want my complexion to look polished but still natural.
I picked up shade B30, and I’ve included some swatches on my hand below. My skin is quite tan right now since it’s the end of summer, but B30 is typically my go-to shade throughout the year.

Application

CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch also comes with the cutest little mini brush!
I like to dispense a small amount of product first and then blend it into my skin, adding a little more anywhere I want additional coverage.
Because the formula is so lightweight, it layers beautifully. You can keep it very sheer or build it up in areas where you need a little more help without immediately making your makeup look heavy.
You can also use it more strategically rather than applying it all over the face, which makes it a really versatile complexion product.

Is CHANEL Water-Fresh Complexion Touch Worth It?

If you love lightweight, natural-looking makeup, this is such a beautiful formula.
What makes it stand out to me is that you get that incredibly fresh, hydrating feeling of a skin tint while still getting a surprising amount of coverage. A lot of very lightweight complexion products feel wonderful but barely do anything to even out the skin. This one actually does.
If you prefer very full coverage or a completely matte complexion, this probably won’t be the product for you.
But if you love that effortless, healthy-skin look, CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch is definitely worth checking out.

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Overall: Lightweight, fresh, hydrating, and beautifully natural on the skin with surprisingly good coverage. I love how delicate the gel texture feels while still making a noticeable difference to my complexion.

Have you tried CHANEL Les Beiges Water-Fresh Complexion Touch? What’s your favorite CHANEL complexion product?

Valentino Eye2Cheek Blush & Eyeshadow and Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick Review!

2021-09-22T13:16:00.003-05:00

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I started dabbling more in luxury beauty products last year and I love how they always feel like such a treat, especially since I have a soft spot for beautiful and luxurious packaging.

I was very excited to get my hands on Valentino Eye2Cheek Blush & Eyeshadow and Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick with its bold and beautiful packaging (which also feels super lightweight) and new formulas to try! I can't wait to share with you my thoughts!

Valentino Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick ($55, refill $30) has a nice lightweight, very comfortable matte formula and the shade 111A Undressed Velvet Matte is a perfect shade for the Fall! It's a muted brick red/mauve shade with a warm undertone... not too dark yet not a nude... I absolutely love it!

Valentino Eye2Cheek Blush & Eyeshadow ($58) in shade Rosa Emozione is a cream-to-powder blush and eyeshadow and has a very soft and creamy formula and I am not sure if you can see it in the swatch but the pink has a nice golden shift to it so it looks beautiful both on the cheeks and eyes.
I've been wearing both of these products a lot recently and will definitely keep an eye on more releases!☺️

Rosa Emozione on my eyes and Rosso Valentino Refillable Lipstick in 111A

What do you think of luxury makeup brands? Do you have your favorite ones?

NATASHA DENONA LOVE EYESHADOW PALETTE & GLOW CHEEK PALETTE REVIEW & SWATCHES!

2021-02-11T20:30:00.004-06:00

Can we take a moment and embrace how pretty Natasha Denona Love Palette ($65) and Love Glow Cheek Palette ($55) are?! I couldn't resist the Love eyeshadow palette color story and let me tell you it is even more beautiful in person! Love Glow Cheek Palette wasn't something I planned on buying but since it was on sale during last year's Black Friday I thought that it would go well with the Love eyeshadow palette.

Natasha Denona Love Eyeshadow Palette

I think the packaging and overall size of Natasha Denona Love eyeshadow palette is just perfect. It feels high quality yet compact. It offers a great mix of both matte and shimmer shades and I really like the fact that it comes with a mirror as well.

Below you can see the swatches of all shades, if you would like to know more about how each performs make sure to check out my youtube review at the bottom of this page ( I am live swatching as well as using most shades in a tutorial).

Natasha Denona Love Glow Cheek Palette

Like I mentioned above Love Glow Cheek Palette was more of a spontaneous purchase and aside from really liking the cream blush and Glow Impact Powder the blush shades didn't really work out for me but they still look beautiful when used on the eyes (more about it in my video).

EDIT: After playing more with the Super Glow shade in ND Love Glow Cheek Palette and applying it before powder (after my foundation ) I found it to work for me much better and gave my skin more luminous and even finish so, in the end, I like it! :)

Natasha Denona LOVE GLOW CHEEK PALETTE swatches

Summary:

Overall I think that the Natasha Denona LOVE collection is absolutely gorgeous and I am simply in love with the beautiful color story of the eyeshadow palette. The shimmers she put in it are just stunning!

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT MY FULL REVIEW AND LIVE SWATCHES OF NATASHA DENONA LOVE COLLECTION ON YOUTUBE!

And have you tried any Natasha Denona products? Which one are your favorites?

Enjoy your day,

MELT COSMETICS FOUR TWENTY EYESHADOW PALETTE REVIEW & SWATCHES!

2021-02-05T13:45:00.007-06:00

Oh, what a stunner Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty eyeshadow palette is! I was immediately drawn to its unique color story but didn't get it until recently because of its mixed reviews. After the ABH Subculture fiasco I was afraid that I will have a similar experience with Four Twenty but oh boy, was I wrong.

Four Twenty comes with 10 eyeshadows, 9 mattes, and only one shimmer which I would describe as having more of a pearlescent finish, with a slightly sheer finish, not your regular opaque finish. This eyeshadow palette retails at $58 and it's available on Sephora, Beautybay as well as on Melt Cosmetics website as many more. The three-dimensional packaging is super cool and goes well with the entire theme of the palette.

The formula of these mattes is definitely on the drier side but in my opinion, it does not affect the performance. There is a slight kickback when you dig your brush in the mattes but it's nothing compared to for example ABH Subculture. The most important thing that I wanted to mention in my review is the fact that Four Twenty mattes apply and blend easily, I personally had no issues with the formula. The only shade that I found to be a bit too powdery for my taste was Shot Gun, which swatches very saturated but when applied the intensity is not so prominent anymore.

Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

SUMMARY:

I am so glad I picked up Melt Cosmetics Four Twenty Eyeshadow Palette. I had no issues with the formula and the color story is so unique and beautiful!

CHECK OUT MY VIDEO REVIEWING MELT COSMETICS FOUR TWENTY EYESHADOW PALETTE

BH Cosmetics Blueberry Muffin Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches!

2021-01-15T20:09:00.005-06:00

I love seeing brands progress over time not only by providing better quality products but also by being more creative with their releases. BH Cosmetics Blueberry Muffin ($18) eyeshadow palette caught my attention from the beginning with its fun color story but since I haven't ordered from them in years (by years I mean since 2013 when they were offering these 88 pan colorful eyeshadow palettes that every makeup enthusiast had to have because there wasn't a lot of other affordable options ha (: ) I wasn't really sure what to expect quality-wise.

Everything changed immediately upon receiving it and my first thought was simply a big WOW. Beautiful packaging and creamy, pigmented shades! I am also very happy that the brand is vegan, cruelty-free, and was able to keep the price point at an affordable level, still.

BH Blueberry Muffin eyeshadow palette retails at $18 (and that is without any additional coupons/discounts) and offers 16 shades with a nice mix of mattes and shimmers. Some shimmers have more of a metallic finish some are more sparkly and glittery but overall they show up on the eyes beautifully. It may seem like Blueberry Muffin palette is mainly a blue-toned eyeshadow palette and not enough everyday friendly but I actually found it to be super wearable because of the neutral mattes combined with flattering shimmers like Sweet, Cravings, and Yummy.

Worth noting is also the pretty packaging with a mirror that feels sturdy yet lightweight, perfect for traveling.

My looks using BH Cosmetics Blueberry Muffin Palette

Summary:

I have absolutely zero complaints - I enjoy using this palette and I have been reaching out for it quite often. I especially like the formula of the shimmers - soft, creamy and pigmented. I think BH Cosmetics nailed the color story as well as the packaging and created a fun, unique palette with a great formula!

PIN IT FOR LATER

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Buxom Lip Polish & Lip Cream Review & Swatches

2021-01-14T19:49:00.013-06:00

If you love plumping lip products with a glossy finish, Buxom Cosmetics lip glosses and lip creams are some of my longtime favorites. I’ve been using Buxom lip products for years, and they’re still some of the glosses I find myself coming back to.

Both formulas have beautiful shine, a comfortable plumping effect, and one of my favorite scents in lip products. I also love how many shades Buxom offers, from everyday nudes and pinks to deeper berries and warmer tones.

In the video below, I’m swatching 18 Buxom Lip Cream and Lip Polish shades on my lips so you can see how the colors and finishes actually look when worn.

Watch the full Buxom lip swatch video below to see all 18 shades up close.

Buxom Lip Cream vs. Lip Polish

Buxom offers several lip formulas, but two of the ones I’ve used and loved are the Full-On Plumping Lip Cream and Full-On Plumping Lip Polish.

The Lip Cream gives you that beautiful glossy look without the sparkle, making it a great choice if you prefer a smooth, creamy finish.

The Lip Polish has the high-shine finish Buxom is known for, but with more shimmer and sparkle. It catches the light beautifully and makes the lips look extra glossy.

Both formulas have Buxom’s signature cooling and tingling sensation. You can definitely feel it after applying, but I personally find the plumping effect comfortable to wear.

Formula & Feel

One of the reasons I’ve continued to enjoy Buxom lip products is the texture. The formulas have enough substance to stay on the lips and create that really shiny, juicy look without feeling uncomfortable.

They also have that distinctive sweet Buxom scent that I’ve always loved. If you’ve used Buxom glosses before, you’ll probably recognize it immediately.

The combination of shine and the cooling sensation gives the lips a slightly fuller appearance, which is one of the reasons these have remained such popular plumping lip products.

Buxom Lip Swatches

I swatched 18 Buxom lip shades in the video above so you can compare them on the lips rather than relying only on product photos.

The shades featured in my Buxom lip swatch video are:

WHITE RUSSIAN
PINK CHAMPAGNE
HOT TODDY
MUDSLIDE
SPIKED APPLE CIDER
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
BERRY BRAMBLE
CHERRY FLIP
JASMINE
SUGAR
WING WOMAN
SOULMATE
GIRLFRIEND
BESTIE
HAZEL
CELESTE
CLAIR
DOLLY

There’s a really nice variety of shades here, from pale pinks and everyday nudes to warmer browns and deeper berry tones. Some of the shades can look quite similar in the tube, which is why I think seeing them actually swatched on the lips is especially helpful.

Shop Buxom Lip Products

Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream

Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish

Are Buxom Lip Glosses Worth It?

Buxom continues to be one of my longtime favorite brands for glossy lip products. I love the high-shine finish, the subtle plumping effect, and especially the huge selection of shades.

If you prefer a smooth glossy finish, I’d look at the Lip Creams. If you love a little shimmer and sparkle, the Lip Polishes are beautiful.

If you’re trying to decide on a shade, make sure to watch my Buxom lip swatch video above to see all 18 colors on the lips.

Have you tried Buxom lip products? Let me know which shade is your favorite!

VIDEO: MANIKO NAIL STRIPS REVIEW, WEAR-TEST & GIVEAWAY! | Real nail polish nail strips

2020-11-01T19:37:00.003-06:00

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🎁💅🏻GIVEAWAY ALERT! 💅🏻🎁Recently as I was working on my first sponsored video I had the chance to try @maniko.nails real nail polish nail strips and I am totally hooked - they last much longer than a regular nail polish and are super easy to apply! I did a full review, tutorial and wear test video which you can watch on my yt channel (link in bio) and I am super excited to also host a #giveaway in which you can try them out for yourself! (You can win #Maniko starter kit with 2 designs of your choice!🤗) I tried the pretty maroon shade called Wine Vibes first and yesterday I used the black Onyx shade to have my nails done for #Halloween this weekend and I love it!👻🕷🖤 Head over to my YouTube to enter the giveaway! 🎁 Good luck Everyone! 👻 #manikonails #manikonailstrips #manikomanicure #manicure #nailstrips #nailart #nails

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VIDEO: BEST NEUTRAL FALL EYESHADOW PALETTES

2020-10-15T09:02:00.005-05:00

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VIDEO: MY EYESHADOW PALETTES COLLECTION

2020-10-11T19:17:00.003-05:00

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VIDEO: SELENA GOMEZ RARE BEAUTY LIQUID TOUCH WEIGHTLESS FOUNDATION REVIEW & WEAR TEST

2020-10-07T20:10:00.006-05:00

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🌟REVIEW🌟I decided to just do an instagram review on my @selenagomez @rarebeauty makeup line instead of a video since I only got to try three products (travel size cream blush not pictured)⠀ ⠀ 🌟Rare Beauty Foundation $29 I seriously don't ever remember loving a foundation packaging so much like I love this one!😍 It has this simple and clean but not boring look...totally adorable, it's plastic but a nice quality and I love the whole idea behind the ball on the top (makes it easier to open the bottle for people with arthritis for example). The foundation itself has a very smooth texture, reminds me a lot of Tarte bb cream formula, it glides on the skin very easily, it leaves a mousse like powdery natural finish. It feels extremely lightweight too so I am really liking it! I already wore it three times and it stays on pretty well with minimum powder on top (cause of its powdery finish I only do minimal setting). I got shade 210N which is a great match (I am NW25 in MAC).⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🌟Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Lip Cream in Inspire⠀$20 ⠀ Beautiful bright warm toned red. It has a very similar mousse like formula like the foundation(weird comparison but if you have both you will know what I mean) it glides smoothly on the lips and has a soft matte finish. Unfortunately it is not transfer proof neither very longwearing but If you are looking for a matte lipstick that won't dry out your lips you will like it! ⠀ ⠀ Swipe left for more photos and swatches 🤗⠀ ⠀ Overall I am very excited about this line as I find it great for everyday wear! ⠀ ⠀ Have you tried #RareBeauty yet?⠀ ⠀ #rarebeauty #rarebeautylipsoufflee #rarebeautyinspire #rarebeautyfoundation #selenagomez #selenagomezrarebeauty #rarebeautylipstick #redlipstick #redlipcream

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VIDEO: Favorite Foundations & BB Creams | Declutter

2020-09-22T20:48:00.003-05:00

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VIDEO: LIPSTICK DECLUTTER WITH SWATCHES

2020-09-11T20:39:00.002-05:00

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PRODUCTS I LOVE BUT WON’T REPURCHASE & WHAT I WILL BUY INSTEAD

2020-08-05T20:23:00.005-05:00

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MAKEUP LOOKBOOK TAG - Going over some of my best & worst makeup look throughout the years!

2020-08-01T07:31:00.005-05:00

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VIDEO: BEST URBAN DECAY PRODUCTS | REVIEW & SWATCHES

2020-07-10T15:02:00.000-05:00

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VIDEO: ALL ABOUT MY EYESHADOW PALETTES TAG

2020-07-04T14:59:00.002-05:00

VIDEO: JUVIA'S PLACE EYESHADOW PALETTES COMPARISON REVIEW & SWATCHES

2020-06-26T11:47:00.002-05:00

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VIDEO: LAURA MERCIER LIP LINERS REVIEW & SWATCHES

2020-06-17T08:27:00.004-05:00

Today I’m sharing lip liner swatches from Laura Mercier. These lip liners have a beautiful creamy formula and come in a range of wearable shades from soft pinks and mauves to deeper reds.
In the video below you can see all the shades swatched up close, which makes it much easier to compare the colors before choosing one.
These lip liners were gifted, and as always all opinions are my own.Have a great day!

Laura Mercier Lip Liner Shades Swatched
Here are the shades shown in the video:
RosewoodBaby LipsPlumberryHazelnut TeaSaffronRed VelvetCrimsonPink PeonyHibiscusRich Mauve
Seeing them side by side helps show the undertones and depth of each shade.
Shop the Lip Liners
If you’re interested in these lip liners, you can find them here:
Laura Mercier Lip Linershttps://go.magik.ly/ml/xs3v/
Makeup Worn in the Video
EyesMarc Jacobs Eyeconic “Edgitorial” Eyeshadow Palettehttps://go.magik.ly/ml/xwwp/
LipsLaura Mercier Rich Mauve Lip Linerhttps://go.magik.ly/ml/xs3v/
Plum Sublime Lipstickhttps://go.magik.ly/ml/xwwn/
Final Thoughts
Laura Mercier lip liners are known for their smooth texture and flattering shade range. They work beautifully to define the lips or as a base under lipstick for longer wear.
If you’re trying to decide which shade might work best for you, the swatches in the video should give a helpful comparison.
Let me know which shade is your favorite!
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VIDEO: ELF COSMETICS CURRENT HITS & MISSES // review & swatches

2020-06-11T08:53:00.003-05:00

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VIDEO: First Time Trying Glossier // Will I repurchase?

2020-05-25T13:57:00.004-05:00

Get 10% OFF YOUR GLOSSIER FIRST ORDER

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VIDEO: AMAZON BEAUTY MUST-HAVES YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT - FAVORITE BRANDS FROM POLAND

2020-05-22T18:56:00.001-05:00

VIDEO: Wet N Wild Mega Last High-Shine & Matte Lip Colors Review & Swatches

2020-05-02T10:47:00.000-05:00

VIDEO: Look Less Tired - My Top 3 Peachy/Coral Cheek Palettes & Swatches!

2020-04-19T08:23:00.003-05:00

I've been really into peachy/coral blushes lately because I like how they add a nice warmth and glow to my skin. In this video, I am talking about my favorite cheek palettes that I've been loving at the moment!

UD Stay Naked Threesome Blush, Bronzer, & Highlighter Palette in Rise ($36)

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PixiGlow Cake in GildedBare ($28)

Too Faced Tutti Frutti - Fruit Cocktail Blush Duo in Papaya Pop ($30)

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What are your favorite face palettes at the moment? Let me know!
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VIDEO: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Eyeshadows Review & Swatches!

2020-04-09T15:23:00.003-05:00

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Long-lasting and crease-free Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Eyeshadows ($29) have become my go-to cream products. I can not rave enough about its versatility as well as lasting power. They come in lots of different finishes (matte, metallic, duo-chrome and shimmer) and are so easy to blend either with a finger or a brush.

Eyeshadow base, highlighter & more!

I like using the matte shade called Vanilla Kiss as my eyeshadow base since it doesn't budge and love applying the mattes as my crease color too.
Beam is my other favorite which is a stunning white lavender duo-chrome that looks so beautiful in the inner corners. I also like to use it on my cheekbones as a highlight.

Longevity & shade selection

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Eyeshadows ($29) come in many different shades and the brand claims that these sticks stay on for up to 12 hours. From my experience, I can honestly say that that's true. I love that they don't smudge or transfer and the shades are extremely wearable and flattering (which on the side note is my favorite thing about Laura Mercier brand in general).
Which shade do you like the most? Are you a fan of cream eyeshadows? Let me know in the comment section below! Enjoy your day! xox, Shop This Post: