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Review: IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette {Swatches}

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I was excited when I received a package from IT Cosmetics that contained their fairly new IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette amongst some other goodies I will share in a future post. The palette features 12 gorgeous eyeshadows that allow you to easily create simple day-time makeup looks as well as evening.  The eyeshadows in the  IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette can be used wet or dry as an eyeliner or to create a more dramatic look.  The palette also comes with a dual eyeshadow brush; one end for shadow application on the lid and crease, and the other to apply the eyeshadow along the lash lines.

 

 12 Eyeshadows in the IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette

  • Cashmere (matte creme)
  • Heavenly (pearl white)
  • Satin Sunshine (pearl light yellow)
  • Espresso (matte deep brown)
  • Earth Angel (matte beige cashmere)
  • Je Ne Sais Quoi (shimmery nude pink)
  • Ipanema (golden beige pearl)
  • Venus Love (pearl coppery rust)
  • Azure (midnight navy)
  • Plum Passion (rich matte purple)
  • Romance (satin rich taupe)
  • Jet Black (matte black)

Description (source):

Working hand in hand with leading plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics introduces “Anti-Aging” Luxe Eyeshadow Palette with Brush. This naturally pretty collection of 12 Waterproof and highly pigmented eye shadows are comprised of twelve separate hand-selected trio of desert island must have shades designed to bring out your eye color and sparkle! Hydrating and skin loving ingredients give you high performance color that lasts all day, plus anti-aging benefits for younger looking, naturally pretty eyes! Each ultra luxe shadow is infused with an ultra-hydrating age reverse and preventative complex including hydrolyzed collagen, green tea, acai and Vitamins A, C & E. Talc, paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, and phthalate free. Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic.

 

 

 

My Thoughts:

I honestly, love this palette.  I’ve used IT Cosmetics’ eyeshadows before (see an example here), so I was sure these weren’t going to disappoint in terms of texture, quality, and pigment.  I was right.  The eyeshadows are smooth, and apply easily.  I hate when I have to work too hard to achieve a certain look and color payoff.

Although I prefer matte or satin finish eyeshadows, I like that the IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette has both matte and shimmer shades.  The shades in this palette are on the neutral side, but, it does offer some color eyeshadow options (‘Azure’ & ‘Plum Passion’) if you are like me, and prefer a little bit more drama.  The shimmer shades with a little of the ‘Jet Black’ are perfect for creating sexy evening looks. ‘Espresso’ is a good shade for brow shading, and for blending colors into the crease.  ‘Heavenly’ and ‘Cashmere’  are similar in tone, especially on my dark skin, and appear a little ashy. See looks I’ve created here and on instagram: MakeupbyKimPorter. 

The IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette packaging is cute.  It’s a faux, padded leather case with the It Cosmetics logo stamped on the front, that opens like a book.  The palette itself is lightweight, and I wouldn’t mind toting it around in my purse.  My only issue is I wish it had a magnetic closure to keep it shut.

The IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette comes with a dual end brush. I found the brush to be just ‘okay’.  If you’ve used IT Cosmetics other brushes, the one included does not compare, especially when it comes to softness.  I found the bristles to be a little rough and stiff.  I had better application using the No-tug Dual Airbrush Eyeshadow brush; however the flat liner end of the brush included with the palette applied the eyeshadow both wet and dry, nicely to my upper and lower lash lines.

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Would I recommend?

I would recommend this palette.  You can create a number of looks that are perfect for day and evening.  The cost of this palette is $38, which is a little over $3… a steal in my opinion.  I swatched the eyeshadows without a primer or base, and as you can see in the photos, the eyeshadows in the IT Cosmetics Luxe High Performance Eyeshadow Palette don’t lack in pigmentation.  I can’t attest to the anti-aging abilities because I’d need a few years too see whether or not the eyeshadows help in that aspect.

Where to purchase: ITCosmetics.com or QVC

 

IT Cosmetics on Social Networks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itcosmetics

Twitter: https://twitter.com/itcosmetics

 

 

What are your thoughts on this palette?

 

Disclosure:  Products mentioned in this post were provided to me by the company or its PR for review purposes.  I was not compensated for this post.  All opinions are my own.

Holiday Giveaway: Kim Porter’s Favorite Things from IT Cosmetics {CLOSED}

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I’ve wanted to have a holiday ‘Favorite Things’ giveaway for the longest time.  I am very grateful for IT Cosmetics, a new favorite brand of mine to sponsor it for me.  I’d love for my readers to try the IT Cosmetics products I’m fond of, and hope that you will become a fan of theirs too!  I know this giveaway is not [yet] on Oprah’s Favorite Things status, but, I’m hoping that eventually it will… Stay tuned! 🙂 

Please enter, and good luck!

 

 

 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Rules:

You must be 18 or older or have your parents permission to enter

You must reside in the contiguous United States (No P.O. Boxes)

You must be a follower/subscriber of this blog http://makeupbykim-porter.com/blog

No Purchase necessary

Giveaway ends: 12/16/2012 at 11:59 AM

One winner chosen randomly via rafflecopter.

 

 

Check my reviews & Swatches

Review of IT Cosmetics ‘Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer’

Review of IT Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flush

 
 

IT Cosmetics on Social Networks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itcosmetics

Twitter: https://twitter.com/itcosmetics

 

Disclosure:  Products were provided for this giveaway by the company or its PR.  I received products for review purposes only, and was not compensated monetarily.  I am not affiliated with the brand mentioned.  All opinions are honest and my own.

Holiday Makeup Look: Elisha Cuthbert at the 2012 AMA’s

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I loved Elisha Cuthbert’s look during the 2012 American Music Awards.  Skin is in this year, and Elisha pulled it off with this natural, bronzed look.  This, I believe is the perfect holiday makeup look for an office holiday party or if you’re meeting your significant other’s family for the first time.

 

 

What to use:

1. Highlight using NARS Orgasm Illuminator. Apply to your cheekbones, bridge of nose and cupids bow.

2.  Contour using NARS Bronzer in Laguna. Apply bronzer in a 3 or ‘E’ pattern on both sides of the face. Using a flat top kabuki brush like Sigma’s F80 Flat Kabuki ($18 at sigmabeauty.com)

3. Color your pout with Make Up For Ever’s Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in #3.  You can apply it straight out of the tube or use a lip brush for precise application. You can try Sigma’s L05 Lip Brush ($10 at sigmabeauty.com)

4. Apply some lashes for subtle drama. I like Ardell #120.

 

 

 

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Holiday Makeup Look: Ruby Red Lips that Sparkle

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The holiday season is here, which means many of us are searching for the perfect holiday makeup look to wear to holiday and New Year’s Eve parties.  Over the course of the next few weeks, I will post a holiday makeup look that you can try at home.

The first holiday makeup look focuses on the lips.  I actually saw this lip on Jeannie Mai at an Opensky event a year or so ago. It was BEAUTIFUL!!! I asked her what it was, she responded: “GLIPS!”  Through some research I figured it out.

 

 

Red lips are the perfect accessory, and with some glitter, you have the sparkle that’s just right for the holiday season.  The best part of this red, glitter lip is that it doesn’t budge.  So, drink, be merry, and kiss under the mistletoe.

 

Here’s what you will need:

1.  Red lip pencil suitable for your skin tone.  I used MAC Cosmetics “Brick” Lip pencil

2. Matte Red Lipstick.  I use MAC Ruby Woo.  I  think every woman has this red lip pie in their stash.

3.  Ben Nye Aqua Glitter in Red.  You can find this at Ricky’s and it’s inexpensive.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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