I got straight to trying and testing, and I can't wait to share a possible new kit essential or two with you all!
Included in the package:
3 in 1 Skin tone adapting makeup in Medium 020
Multi Colour blush in 080 Peach Frappucino
Smokey Eyes set 030
Prime and Fine anti-red cover stick
Camouflage cream 025 Rosy Sand
Luminous Lips 040
Ultimate Colour 360
Carry bag (not featured)
Firstly, I need to mention the most fantastic product I found in the bag- the 3 in 1 Skin Tone adapting makeup.
It is a white liquid makeup, containing tiny dots of colour that are hardly visible. It goes on the skin smoothly, is relatively blendable, and miraculously changes colour as it spreads. I have no idea how they have achieved this wonderful witchery but it's quite fantastic to behold. I have been using it as a foundation on myself, and it has good coverage. I tried it on 2 other faces, one younger and one older, of slightly different tones, and it was a colour match. I love that I could use this on the same face in different seasons as skin naturally gets lighter or darker. This is definitely a kit essential and comes in general light, medium and dark shades.
The camouflage cream is great for under the eyes and hiding blemishes. I also have used it as a highlighter cream. It has a thick but spreadable consistency and I personally like to apply it with the ring finger. The coverage is amazing.
The multi colour blush swept over with a brush has a lovely natural pink colour, the pigment is rich and can be more peach or more mauve, depending were you gather the colour from. Definitely a shade for medium skin, but I'm sure the brand stocks a shade for every skin tone.
The smokey eyes set has 4 shadows:
-a highlighter colour which is matte and highly pigmented. ( Place this under the brows on the brow bone and on the inner corners of the eyes near the tear ducts for extra impact)
-a medium brown which is less pigmented and slightly glittery. Apply this lashes to crease and blend for a lighter smokey look, or simply in the eye crease blended out for an easy cut crease.
-a dark brown also less pigmented and needs extra application for depth of color.
-a black cream based shadow which is unexpected, but useful! I've used it as a base for the darker colours and also as an eyeliner when applied with a small angle brush along the lash line.
The anti-red cover stick is a light green colored concealer style cream that neutralizes blemishes with a red tone. A make-up artist secret until recently, it can come in handy if you know how to use it properly. Make sure to use sparingly under your usual base makeup. If you're unsure how to use this product, proceed with caution.
The luminous lips and ultimate colour lip shades are both great. I'm particularly in love with the cherry red. It has good staying power especially when applied properly with a liner and set with powder (see my previous post on red lipstick application secrets) and the colour is just incredible!
I created a look using all these products except the nude lipshade and darkest brown eyeshadow.
Thanks to Cosmetix SA for sending this lovely package! I look forward to discovering what else this affordable brand has to offer!
Catrice cosmetics are available at Dischem stores, South Africa.
Www.dischem.co.za
xoxo B xoxo
