Here are the top three products that I’m crushing on this week…
1. I had a few MAC Pressed Pigments pass by my desk in all of their glitter-tastic glory. And I’ll admit, while I love their pigments, I’m usually just too lazy to deal with them (mess, fallout, fallout mess.)
Pressed Pigments seemed like an easier way to get intensity without the hassle of a loose powder. And you do…for the most part. But don’t go in expecting the ease of regular ol’ eye shadow. If you want to use them dry, they work best pressed into your skin, not fluffed on with a brush. I actually prefer them wet, they stick better and the color intensifies. Which leads me to Damson…
Oh, how I love this shade. It’s a deep plum brown hybrid with an abundance of antique gold glitter. It’s just so rich. And makes me look almost damned with how blue it makes my eyes! We got to check out a few other shades too; Summer Honey (peach with an icy silver sheen), Rock Candy (bubble gum pink) and Lime Ice (icy pale green) But it’s Damson that has me crushing hard.
Summer Honey, Rock Candy, Damson, Lime Ice
2. Mascara wands have gone through an incredible growth period. Remember when they were just your normal ol’ hairbrush-like bristles? Then came everything from spheres to plastic nubs. And NOW, you got the Wonderbrush, found specifically on the Avon Mega Effects Mascara.
I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like it before. From its adjustable handle, explosion of bristles poking out in every way imaginable and its paint roller-like orientation; to say it’s inventive is an understatement. But does it work? Ah, that’s the question!
The answer? YES. The mascara itself is a dark inky black color. And all the bells and whistles of the brush (once you master the best application method that best suites you) gets the mascara right to the base of your lash, giving you a tight-lining effect, incredible volume and beautiful drama. I have to say, a lot of a-typical applicators come off as novelties to me. But I like this. A LOT.
left: naked lash, right: one coat of Mega Effects
3. Finally, though not new, I’ve fallen hard for NYX Cosmetics Butter gloss. With a yummy vanilla sugar scent, creamy coverage, smooth and buttery texture, and my beloved doe foot applicator; I kinda want to pick these up in every one of their 12 colors. Oh yeah, did I mention they’re only 5 bucks?!
Lip Gloss addict approved!
It doesn’t hurt that they all have dessert names. How can a lip gloss be so delicious? I love all four shades we checked out: Maple Blondie (yellow pink), Cherry Cheesecake (bright coral), Merengue (light pink lilac) and Eclair (cool milky pink).
Maple Blondie, Cherry Cheesecake, Merengue, Eclair
So again, this week’s crushes are:
MAC Pressed Pigment in Damson ($21, limited edition)
Avon Mega Effects Mascara ($10)
NYX Cosmetics Butter gloss ($5)
we heartsters – do you think these are crush worthy?
Stef is many things. Amongst them: co-editor of we heart this, photographer, condiment connoisseur, Philly girl in the California desert, borderline hoarder and a hardcore beauty junkie.
skin tone: NC 25/30
skin type: oily with a fear of rosacea
favorite beauty product: high end skincare and lip products
My word – I am crushing on that mascara by Avon! Who knew? What was the price of it?
10 lil’ bucks!
So cool! I love NYX Cosmetics and just think for the price you cannot go wrong. The Butter glosses are amazing looking!
Now, the mascara by Avon just has me tilting my head.. It looks like something from the original movie “Aliens”! I am almost afraid to hold it in my hands!
It reminded me of some sort of medieval torture device!
WOW!! The brush on the Avon mascara is too interesting to pass up. Bonus that it actually works well and doesn’t just have the novelty appeal.
My sentiments exactly Kimberley!
That Avon mascara looks really good on you! and I love the way those pigments turned out while swatched.
Thanks @mandabear! I was so pleased it didn’t end up just being a gimmick. I truly love it.
That Damson pigment is to die for! *swoon*
The Summer Honey Pressed Pigment is an absolute dream!! It brings such beautiful “natural” shimmer to any eye look. It seems to combine with just about any shade that I have tried. Just gorgeous!! I am a bit obsessed with this super flattering shade.
And I have been super intrigued by this Avon mascara. It looks super weird and cool. It looks great on @stef ! So I might just have to order one.
I was super skeptical about that Avon mascara, but the results don’t lie–definitely crushworthy. And I really like the NYX Butter glosses–I have one in Apple Strudel, a glossy pale peach.
The NYX glosses are really nice, aren’t they @Amity?
Damson is all kinds of dark and handsome! Wow. MAC Pigments can definitely take a bit of work, since there’s so much fallout. I’m really intrigued by the NYX glosses–vanilla scent sounds fab! I didn’t like the cherry scent they had for some of their glosses.
Damson def. felt creamier than some of the other Pressed Pigments. And when pressed on with your fingers, I really didn’t get much fallout at all. It’s a keeper!
I so agree about the vanilla scent, @lipglossandspandex ! The NYX colors are so pretty, too– I hope I can track them down on my lunch break today!
I love my Nyx Butter Glosses. They all look so pretty on.
If that mascara works like that, I’m in! But really, that’s quite the contraption. The mascara engineers really seem to be outdoing themselves lately. I’d totally be cool with great formula and a brush that neither pokes my eye out nor has me guessing how I hold or distribute the product…for me that means straight, hard comb-like bristles on a tapered brush. I’m just a simple gal…but I do get momentarily enamored by a passing fancy!