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Giorgio Armani Power Fabric+ Weightless Foundation

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Giorgio Armani Power Fabric+ Weightless Foundation is a new player in the luxury foundation market. How does it stack up to the cult classic Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation?

What We Love

This formulation covers a multitude of sins, especially on video conference!  It is buildable yet very lightweight. 

BEST FEATURE:  Armani Beauty’s Micro-fil technology and ultra-fine pigments give coverage without looking heavy on the skin. VERY thin layers get the job done.

Features
  • Matte Finish
  • There is an SPF 25 in this formulation
  • Lightweight formula with medium to full Coverage
  • Long-lasting, up to 24 hour wear
  • Full range of shades

The Experience

The foundation has enough coverage that I can skip concealer, plus it has an SPF.

I absolutely love the even, smooth coverage of this foundation. It blends flawlessly into skin with a very nice slip. There is a featherweight feel but the coverage is full yet natural. And extra dab under my nose and inner under eye and I needed no concealer.

I can find a shade that is an excellent match for my skin tone which is no small feat for my oddball coloring.

There are two things that disappoint:

  1. My skin is not oily, but the color oxidized within a few hours.
  2. It settled into fine lines quickly, despite my skin being well-hydrated and only using a sparing application. I refreshed with lightweight moisturizer dabbed on with a Beauty Blender, but I typically don’t have to maintain a product.

Final Thoughts

This is not a clean formulation from an ingredient perspective, and it doesn’t claim to be.

However, it is still worthy of mention because it gives the appearance of very little (if any) makeup on the skin. Even those who prefer clean beauty may wish to make an exception on occasion for a completely flawless finish that still looks natural.

This matte formulation however, seems best suited towards those with oily complexions.

My skin tends to be more dry, so I personally prefer the dewy finish of the original Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation to this newer matte formulation. Both formulations use the same Micro-fil technology and ultra-fine pigment.

But when you need a matte flawless finish with the look of no visible makeup, (think photo ops) Armani Beauty Power Fabric+ is hard to beat.

Where to Shop It

Find the Armani Beauty range at Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue

Viola Rouge Eye Creams

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We previously introduced you to Viola Rouge cosmetics, a clean beauty brand with lipsticks in vibrant colors. Today we explore the eyeshadow collection. These creamy shadows come in lush shades and feature skin-friendly ingredients to brighten and protect the eye area skin.

Viola Rouge Eye Creams contain saffron from the saffron crocus

Viola Rouge Eye Creams contain saffron from the saffron crocus

What Makes It Special

It is a clean beauty formula with It’s formulated without paraffin, gluten, mineral oil, nanoparticles, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, ureas, silicone D5 and polyfluorinated /perfluorinated compounds.

And thanks to the VIOLA ROUGE Pick Your Perfect Shade Quiz, I found shades perfect for my skin tone. They aren’t the shades I would think to pick for myself, so I was pleasantly surprised.

The creamy texture works nicely as both an eyeshadow and creamy liner.


Feature Ingredients


 Saffron reduces inflammation, brightens the skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, and protects against UV rays.
The malachite gemstone, when used in makeup and skincare preparations, detoxes and protects the skin from oxidative stress. It increases collagen and elastin production

This clean beauty formula is:

  • GMO-free
  • Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified
  • vegan

The SHADES

A mousse-like gel eyeshadow with a creamy, matte finish, neutral dark olive color with cool undertones, or shimmery shades in a creamy base. They blend together exceptionally well to make watercolor washes of color or bold vibrant layers. They work great as an eyeshadow that doesn’t crease or as a eyeliner that won’t fade or smear. It dries down well without cracking.

The top shade is a blend of the two bolder shades below.



The shadows blend together to make lovely custom shades

Where to Buy It

Find these clean beauty Viola Rouge Eye Creams at Viola Rouge

QUESTIONS?
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About This Post

These VIOLA ROUGE products were submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes.

The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Shade Shifting Custom Blush: Frog Prince Blush by Lipstick Queen

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Did you know that there is makeup that adapts to your body’s pH level and creates the perfect color for you? Our favorites are the shade-shifters from Lipstick Queen, and the one that every Style Chicks gal has in her purse at all times is Frog Prince.

Frog Prince Blush by Lipstick Queen

Frog Prince Blush by Lipstick Queen is green in the pan but a custom pink shade on the skin

What it is

Frog Prince comes in a Cream Blush (pictured above), a lipgloss, and a lipstick. We love all three! I’ve also used the cream blush as a subtle lip stain when I want just a hint of color.

HOW IT WORKS

So don’t be scared of the gorgeous emerald green color of this blush in the compact: it will turn into the perfect kiss of rosebud pink – ideal for Summer!

The gorgeous pink shade this blush transforms into within seconds of application! This is one thin layer but more layers can be added for a deeper color.

Frog Prince turns to a lovely custom pink on fair skin

Frog Prince turns to a lovely custom pink on fair skin

Olive Oil benefits the skin

Olive Oil benefits the skin and gives a smooth gel like glide

INGREDIENTS & FEATURES

  • Frog Prince blush contains natural, moisturizing ingredients such as Jojoba, Avocado and Olive Oils, Vitamin E and Shea Butter.
  • Paraben-Free.
  • Sulfate-Free.

ABOUT THE BRAND

LIPSTICK QUEEN

Australian native Poppy King created her own range of lipsticks when she couldn’t find just the right one for herself. Twenty years later, her passion for lipstick is still as vibrant and strong as her signature red lip color.

Where to Buy it

Find the Lipstick Queen line including Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Blush at Neiman Marcus.

BONUS OFFER: MARCUS GIFT CARD PROMO

Neiman Marcus has Frog Prince Blush in stock right now, and a promo offer on qualifying online beauty purchases.  Earn a $50 to $500 gift card depending on the size of your NM purchase! Use Neiman Marcus code JULYJC

So if you have been eyeing new makeup, now is a great time to try Frog Prince Blush!

 

QUESTIONS?

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Blush

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Blush

COMMENTS?

Have any questions about the Lipstick Queen Frog Prince blush? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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Gifts for Vegan Makeup Addicts: Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Shadow Palette + Eye Brush Essentials Set

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Eddie Funkhouser has deals on gift ideas for Mom in their Mother’s Day Shop. One is the LuxLight Eyeshadow Palette with Bonus Essential Eye Brush Set.

Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Eyeshadow Palette

Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Professional Eyeshadow Palette contains blendable mattes and shimmers

About the Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Professional Shadow Palette

  • This palette has ten shadow pans of nude and neutral matte, shimmer and full metallic shimmer shades.
  • It is a creamy formula and highly pigmented.
  • Vegan and non-GMO.
  • Paraben free.
  • The palette lid has an integrated mirror for touch-ups.

THE Essential Eye Brush Set

There are five brushes in the Essential Eye Brush Set. The brushes are well made; full and soft with shaped bristles. The bristles do not fall out with use or washing. The handles have a nice grip. I find the array of brushes useful for the initial base application, blending and precise product placement along the crease. The set includes some useful basics including a small tapered brush for the crease and undereye shadow application or pressing powder into the eyeliner line. There is also a tapered blending brush and a crease brush.

LuxLight Palette and Essential Brush Set. Brush is loaded with Brushlight, a shimmering copper shade

LuxLight Palette and Essential Brush Set. The brush is loaded with the shade Blushlight, a shimmering copper shade

My EXPERIENCE

There is a significant color payoff with these shades, very pigmented. They blend well.

Highly pigmented and creamy smooth formula shadows

Highly pigmented and creamy smooth formula shadows

There is fallout during application, especially with the coppery and plum shimmers, but I didn’t have a fallout problem once the shades were blended well. A layer of loose powder on your undereye area or shadow shields are helpful if you are doing a smokey metallic look.

Eddie Funkhouser Eyeshadow Application tip:

“To give your eye makeup a high fashion edge, contour the crease of the eye with a dark shade using an Eye Contour Brush. Apply a second application of the same shade to the crease of the eye using a Crease Brush.”

The LuxLight Palette and Essential Eye Brush Set

The Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Palette and Essential Eye Brush Set

Where to Buy It

Find the Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Eyeshadow Palette with Bonus Essential Eye Brush Set at the Drama For Mama Mother’s Day shop and at https://www.eddiefunkhouser.com/products/luxlight-eyeshadow-palette-eye-brush-essentials

Eddie Funkhousen LuxLight Palette

Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Palette

 

ABOUT THIS POST

The Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Palette + Essential Eye Brush Set was submitted to StyleChicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

YSL Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer

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It’s finally here!

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty debuted a Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer. It boasts Touche Eclat consistency with high pigment coverage.

ORIGINAL TOUCHE ECLAT IS NOT A CONCEALER

It is the beauty product every makeup artist loves. YSL Touche Eclat brightens up a dark under-eye. It hides imperfections and highlights the brow bone and lip line area. A dot blended under the nostrils lifts the face. But it doesn’t do everything.

As makeup artist Wayne Goss points out, YSL Touche Eclat is not a true concealer. This is especially so for under eye circles. It brightens but doesn’t hide well.

Read Style Chicks best use eclat article here for making the most out of this iconic highlighter.

When YSL announced a TE concealer, we obsessively checked YSLbeaute.com daily to see if it arrived yet. We gave it a test run in all kinds of lighting situations.

OUR EXPERIENCE WITH Touche Eclat HIGH COVER

It’s like your tried-and-true YSL Touche Eclat, but with concealing properties.

It promises extra pigment and buildable coverage, and it will not get cakey. YSL TE High Cover contains delicate eye skin-loving treating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and caffeine.

We love Hyaluronic and caffeine in an eye product. But what if these ingredients alter the beloved TE consistency?

We found the consistency to be smooth and silky. It is not the best coverage for red spots or acne, I do like it on the eye area. My circles are dark, it does not conceal as well as some concealers, but it is not detectable on my skin, which I love. The wear is not especially long-wearing, but the brightening effect seems to remain. It dries down enough so that mascara doesn’t run but it doesn’t highlight flakey or dry skin. The color runs similar to my current YSL shade, but darker. Both products in the photos below are in the shade Ivory, but the High Cover seems darker out of the tube and in application.

Ivory shade in YSL High Cover Concealer (top) and YSL TE classic

YSL High Cover Concealer (top) and YSL TE classic, both in the shade Ivory

OTHER YSL TE HIGH COVER FEATURES AND FACTS

Available in 16 shades, vanilla to ebony. Some shades are familiar, some new.

At YSL, you can get it monogrammed, but that takes an extra few days, and we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. But the next one we get, we are monogramming it with the date so we know when its’ time to reorder.

WHERE TO BUY IT

For now, find YSL Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer at Yves Saint Laurent Beauty for $35

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