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Sigma Creme de Couture Swatches - Spring in the Fall

I could give you a dozen reasons why these Sigma Creme de Couture swatches are up so late. A pretty good one would be that my camera is under maintenance. I managed to get these taken but be forewarned that they never quite focused correctly.

Sigma Creme de Couture Collection Swatches

Sigma Creme de Couture Eyeshadow Palette and 2 individual blushes in Strawberry Ambrosia, Cherry Apple, Blackberry Essence: Don't they sound and look edible? You can buy the whole collection for $55 or buy them individually.

A closer look at the blushes. I'm not usually a powder blush person, but these colors really won me over.

Here are the swatches in Strawberry Ambrosia, Blackberry Essence, and Cherry Apple. I thought Strawberry Ambrosio would be the casual, normal blush I would wear. Nope! That purplish Blackberry Essence has completely won my heart over.

Sigma Creme de Couture Eyeshadow Swatches

The Sigma Creme de Couture eyeshadows in less than perfect swatches. I did attempt to put the colors on that corner wheel there. :)

I bought the whole collection together for $55. It's not a bad purchase at all. If you are into pastel and candy colored eyeshadows, then I say go for it. If not, look into the blush. I would personally recommend Blackberry Essence and Cherry Apple. As for Strawberry Ambrosia, not so much. $12 for a blush isn't cheap and the color just isn't anything special.

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Illamasqua Excite Powder Blush and Sonnet Lipstick Swatches

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Illamasqua Powder Blush in Excite ($23)

Excite looks scary in the pan, but it applies quite well.

This blush is extremely pigmented, so apply it with a light hand and blend it out.

Sonnet is a gorgeous blush. Don't let the color in the pan scare you. Applied with a light hand, it can work its way into your daily makeup. You will not look like a carrot, I promise. The blush is actually a little less orange and more pink than I had anticipated. That isn't to say Sonnet isn't orange. It is a bright, bold orange blush. It is very well pigmented, so apply very lightly and blend away. Just a graze of this product will give you more color than your regular blusher.

Illamasqua Lipstick in Sonnet

Sonnet is a pale, nude peach.

Swatches beautifully, but pretty unforgiving on the lips.

Sonnet will emphasize lines and dryness.

Illamasqua Sonnet Lipstick topped with Lancome Juicy Tubes in Touched by Light

I am normally a big fan of Illamasqua lipsticks, but this shade did not work for my unkempt lips. It has a matte finish and reminds me of Revlon's nude attitude, except Sonnet is peachier, less orange, and applies smoother. Although this lipstick is not for me, I have seen it look very good on others, like on Sophia from Makeup Blogette.

Illamasqua is a UK company and sold in the US exclusively at select Sephora locations and on Sephora.com. You can visit the Illamasqua website to locate stores in your country or to make an online order.

Disclaimer: This post contains product(s) sent to me for testing or reviewing consideration. I am neither paid nor compensated for my opinion. My priority is always to my readers and I express only my honest opinion in every post.

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Becca Cosmetics Cream Blush, Eye Tint, Eye Pencil

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The philosophy behind Becca Cosmetics is to create a natural, flawless look.

Creme Blush in Terracotta ($30)

This blusher is extremely creamy, moist and blendable. It creates a very dewy finish that is perfect for the summer. I apply this with my fingertips. It goes on smoothly and gives a natural color and glow to my cheeks.

Review Summary: Becca Creme Blush in Terracotta

Pigmentation/Texture: Good pigmentation, buildable and creamy. 5/5

Lasting Power: Lasts up to 4 hours. Not bad for a soft cream blush. 4.5/5

Packaging: Compact, with luxurious metal casing on top and a full mirror inside to boost. The best packaged blusher I own. 5/5

Value: Great quality, but $30 for 0.1 oz creme blush is still pricey (MAC cremeblend blush is 0.19 oz). 4/5

Overall: Anyone who enjoys cream blushers will love this. A

Line + Illuminate Pencil in Ibiza ($23)

This combination liner and illuminator glides on easily to line, define, brighten, and contour the eyes.

Review Summary: Becca Line + Illuminate Pencil in Ibiza

Pigmentation/Texture: Velvety soft texture and well pigmented. Because it is soft, you have to be careful or it can break off - even when sharpening. And you must sharpen for a precisely thin line. 4/5

Lasting Power: The illuminator lasts fine, but the pencil tends to crease throughout the day. 4/5

Packaging: I usually don't like duo-ended products, but it works in this case. 5/5

Value: For an illuminator and eyeliner, it is well worth the price. 5/5

Overall: Great for your travel bag. A

Becca Eye Tint in Vicuna ($24)

This eye tint applies as a cream but sets to a powder. This long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-resistant tint is easy to apply and offers adjustable levels of sheer to high pigment color. It can be layered under powder eye colors and loose pigments for added intensity.

Review Summary: Becca Eye Tint in Vicuna

Pigmentation/Texture: Sheer, but buildable and streak-free. 4/5

Lasting Power: It is waterproof and stays put all day, even in the heat. I definitely recommend the Becca Eye Tint for the beach. 5/5

Packaging: Beautiful and expensive packaging, but I don't care much for tube eye products. 4/5

Value: Unless you're intent on the cream to powder finish, Becca eyeshadows are a better deal. 4/5

Overall: Buy it for its long lasting properties. A-

Line+Illuminate Pencil in Ibiza, Cream Blush in Terracotta, Eye Tint in Vulcana

Overall, I do not have anything bad to say about Becca Cosmetics. Their products are well pigmented, long lasting, smooth and very easy to work with. The packaging is very sturdy and probably one of the best that I have ever seen. Everything appears to be well thought out and there is obvious effort put into the design of every item. Everything about Becca Cosmetics screams luxury - and prices are not bad for a higher end brand. If you are going to splurge on cosmetics, Becca is the way to go.