Review: New Pixi Beauty Eye Effects Palettes and Nuance Quartettes

*PR Samples. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small credit from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake!

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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on some new products that Pixi Beauty sent over to me as part of their PR. For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, Pixi Beauty is a UK based beauty brand. They are an affordable cruelty free brand whose products can be found at Target and other drugstores. Their products include skincare, body care, and makeup. They are most well known for their skincare products such as the infamous Glow Tonic. Their new products consist of 2 new eyeshadow palettes and 2 new face quads. Keep reading to learn about these new products, see swatches, and hear my thoughts on each! 

Pixi Beauty Eye Effects Palettes

Here is what is said about these palettes on the Target site:

"A selection of 9 super silky shadows come in a portable compact to help create any look needed, day or night. These easy to apply pigmented shades go on smoothly and blend effortlessly. Flattering and versatile, this palette will be a must-have to take with you wherever you go! Use a brush to apply and blend. Dampen the brush for added intensity.

Mix and match shades for a customizable eye look Contains high pigment colour for incredible payoff in one swipe Compact for on-the-go

Ceramides can help restore skin’s moisture barrier

Green Tea is known to provide powerful antioxidant properties

Vitamin E can nourish & protect"

Pixi Beauty Nuance Quartettes

Here is what is said about these palettes on the Target site:

"These quads come in natural tone-on-tone nuances of colour to use on cheeks & eyes. Creamy powders are formulated with ceramides, vitamin E and botanical extracts to hydrate and adhere to skin like a cream and give a natural skin finish. Highly blendable mix of matte and luminous finishes can be worn alone or layered for a customizable glowing look. Buff onto apples of the cheeks, apply over lids or blend onto crease and highlight brow & cheek bones. Use each colour solo, layered or create your custom mix.

Ceramide can claim to provide time-release moisture

Vitamin E can nourish & protect

Green Tea is known to deliver powerful antioxidant properties

Multi-use blushing shades

Silky soft formula for a smooth, natural finish

Highly pigmented, long-wearing"

Pixi Beauty Eye Effects Palette in Rosette Ray $22.00

Here is a close up of this palette:

Here are swatches of this palette:

On to my thoughts:

These shadows aren't super pigmented at first swipe but more buildable. The shimmers are definitely more pigmented than the mattes and apply best with your finger. I actually used a Pixi Endless Shade Stick on my lids first with both that looks that I created with these Eye Effects palettes. Doing so helps the shimmer look even more pigmented on the lids. I was really happy with the look that I created using this palette. You can check it out on my IG reels HERE and HERE.

Pixi Beauty Eye Effects Palette in Hazelnut Haze $22.00

Here is a close up of this palette:

Here are swatches of this palette:

On to my thoughts:

I thought that this was a great palette for fall! The colors remind me of the changing leaves during this time of year. I love the warm tones and especially liked the green shade which I used to create a look. Again, I used a Pixi Endless Shade Stick as a base to make the green shimmer shade pop more on my lid. You can check that out HERE.

Pixi Beauty Nuance Quartette in Honey Nectar $16.00

Here is a close up of this palette:

Here are swatches of this palette:

On to my thoughts:

I thought this palette was beautiful! The highlight shades are so pretty especially the pink shade that seems to shift in color. I love that these palettes can not only be used on the face but also on the eyes. I have been using both palettes non stop but this one is my favorite of the two.

Pixi Beauty Nuance Quartette in Sugar Blossom $16.00

Here is a close up of this palette:

Here are swatches of this palette:

On to my thoughts:

This palette is also pretty but the dark pink blush isn't my favorite. I prefer more subtle blushes like the second blush in this palette. Both highlighters are so pretty. The lighter highlighter works better for a highlight on me and the more pinkish purple highlighter would be better as a blush topper or eyeshadow.

Overall, I really like all four palettes. While not every shade in every palette worked for me; there are definitely some gorgeous shades in each palette! However, if I had to pick which palette type that I would recommend more I would say the Nuance Quartettes. They are more versatile considering that you can use them on your face and your eyes. My favorite of the bunch is definitely Honey Nectar.

Which Pixi palette interests you the most? Let me know below!

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Review: Nyx Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation & Concealer

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Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the new Nyx Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation & Concealer. I'm so picky with foundation but surprisingly most of my favorites are drugstore! The issue that I have with drugstore foundations is that you can't swatch them and try them on in store. That's my issue with a lot of drug store products in general. That being said, I get sucked in to CVS coupons and Extra Bucks that I find myself going there often just to see what new products have come in. I know this foundation has been around for a while but CVS finally got more NYX products in store and these were some of them. Keep reading to hear more about this foundation and concealer and what I thought about them!

Gen Beauty NYC Swag Bag Haul & More!

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Today I'm going to share a Gen Beauty NYC Swag Bag Haul! I'm going to show all the items that I picked up at Gen Beauty as both a general attendee and as a beauty creator. I created a video which you can check out below where I show every single item that I recieved in case you are interested in checking that out. I am going to do a separate post and video on my Gen Beauty experience in general so keep an eye out for that in the coming weeks!

Essence Makeup Favorite Brow & Eye Products*

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Today I am going to share my final Essence Makeup favorites post. I will be sharing my favorite eye and brow products from a bunch of goodies that I received from Essence over the past few months. You can check out my favorite lip products HERE and face product HERE. If you want to check out their new Fall/Winter 2017 Collections you can see them HERE and HERE. Keep reading to check out the eye and brow products that were a hit for me!

Style Your Brows! Eyebrow Tool Kit $2.99

I don't know about you but tiny things fascinate me. This kit is super cute but more importantly it is convenient, travel friendly, and is actually a good little brow kit.

This kit comes with 3 items for grooming your brows. Tweezers for shaping, an angled brow brush for contouring, and a spoolie for sculpting. I think all 3 little tools work very well. The tweezers surprised me especially. They do a great job at grasping on to hairs that allows you to pluck the hairs easily. I have had many full sized tweezers that just can't get a good grip on the hair. I think this kit is great for throwing in your purse for touch ups throughout the day. There have been times I've been in my car in the sunlight and I see a stray hair I need to pluck or an eyebrow that needs to be brushed back in place. Not everyone may like the tiny size. However, they are meant to be travel friendly.

Tutorial: Easy & Affordable Everyday Makeup Look

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It's been a while since I shared a makeup tutorial. Today I am going to share an easy everyday makeup look that I find myself doing often during the work week. I mainly used affordable drugstore products. Below I will list all products used in the tutorial as well as some other options.

Check out my video below to see how I created an easy everyday look!

Review: Essence Makeup Fall/Winter 2017 Collection Favorites*

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I'm back to share my favorites from the Essence Makeup Fall/Winter 2017 Collection. For those of you that missed my original post listing all their new products launching, you can check it out HERE. I've been testing out all of the products over the past few weeks. Keep reading to see which products were my favorite from the bunch!

Metal Shock Lipsticks $4.99

"This creamy lipstick sets to a brilliant metallic finish without drying lips. Available in 8 shades from rose gold to emerald green." Launches in August.

I thought that these were really cool and fun. I think the metallic lip trend is going to be big this fall. These lipsticks are creamy and have nice pigmentation that is buildable. These are an affordable option if you're not sure if you like this trend and want to try it out. Also, if you already know you love the trend and want to try out all the different colors and not break the bank.

Essence Makeup New Fall/Winter 2017 Collection*

Hey Guys,

For those of you that have been following my blog for quite some time, you know that I am all about affordable makeup and beauty. I love trying new products especially ones that are more obtainable to most people. I have found many hidden gems in drugstore products and actually wear more drugstore/affordable brands than high end. I collaborated with Essence in the pasts and reviewed some of their products which you can check out HERE and HERE. Today I'm back to share with you some products from their upcoming Fall/Winter 2017 collection that were sent to me. In this post I will show you the products, share some info on each, and let you know the launch dates. I will do a follow up post where I will share mini reviews of my favorite stand out products in the collection including swatches.  Keep reading to hear about all the newness!

Metal Shock Lipsticks $4.99

"This creamy lipstick sets to a brilliant metallic finish without drying lips. Available in 8 shades from rose gold to emerald green." Launches in August.

Shine Shine Shine Wet Look Lip Gloss $2.99

"This high-shine, wet-look gloss glides on smooth with a highly-pigmented finish. The flocked applicator ensures precise application. Available in 6 shades." Now Available.

Review: Nip + Fab Skin Glycolic Scrub Fix & Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads

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A month or so ago I bought some Nip + Fab products that were highly recommended by my friend Lily (Beauty with Lily). I have been using them routinely and am ready to share my thoughts on them. For those of you unfamiliar with Nip + Fab Skin, it is a newer skincare brand (at least to me) that is sold at many local retailers including CVS, Ulta, and Target. They have an extensive skincare line that you can check out on there website HERE. It looks like they are also starting to sell makeup which really interests me! Back to what I was originally discussing, their Glycolic proudcts. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on the two I have been using!

Nip + Fab Skin Glycolic Scrub Fix $9.99 

Here is what is said about this product on the Ulta site:

"Glycolic Fix Scrub is a 3-in-1 micro exfoliant with glycolic and salicylic acids which refine, brighten and renew the skin.

• 3% glycolic acid gently exfoliates
• retextures
• salicylic acid cleanses pores

Ingredients

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Water, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Glycolic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Polysilicone 11, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Limonene, Parfum (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Trideceth-6, Laureth-7, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citral, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract.

On to my thoughts:

I really love this scrub! It has a grapefruit scent and works very well to get rid of old/dead skin. Its more on the abrasive side so I personally don't use everyday. I use it 2-3x a week. My skin feels really clean and soft after using it. I love that it not only includes glycolic acid but also salicylc acid to help with blemishes and pimples.