Showing posts with label Mally Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mally Beauty. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Mally Beauty More Is More Mascara Review

*Disclaimer:  This post has been compensated through a free product (s) or monetary payment.  Opinions are solely mine. All links are "no-follow" links.**


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You'll love what you can do for your eyes with this mascara.



Unlike some of you, I don’t naturally come by long, lush lashes unless I meet up with great mascara.  I don’t know if you had a chance to try Mally Beauty’s More Is More Mascara yet, but PR kindly sent me one to see what I thought.

This is a jet black formula with a nicely designed, slender brush with additional bristles on the tip for lengthening, defining and separating to give that effect of false lashes. This mascara also has a special sealant that helps protect from smudging and flaking.

The formula has a creamy, wonderful consistency that goes on the lashes beautifully.  This mascara really captures lashes easily to thicken and lengthen.  I liked how quickly I could build up my lashes and separate them for real impact without needing to curl them first.  
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This mascara is easy to take off, too.

My eyes can be sensitive, especially at this time of year with everything blooming.  However, the formula is gentle and non-irritating as well. This mascara also didn’t smudge in all the hours I had it on, but flaked slightly toward evening when I went to take it off.

Something else fantastic about More Is More mascara is how great this mascara is to remove with just a regular eye makeup remover.

The next time you are on the prowl for new mascara, especially if you don’t have the best lashes, make it a point to try Mally Beauty’s More Is More Mascara ($20) because you will be glad that you did!

Monday, May 8, 2017

Mally Beauty’s NEW Shimmer, Shape & Glow Palettes Review

*Disclaimer:  This post has been compensated through a free product (s) or monetary payment.  Opinions are solely mine. All links are "no-follow" links.**



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This is the DEEPER that brings peach tones to life.


One makeup product that can do it all to get your complexion healthy, glowing, and looking as if you got just enough color from the sun comes is the new Shimmer, Shape & Glow Palettes from Mally Beauty.  PR graciously sent both the LIGHTER and DEEPER versions for this review.

I thought the original Shimmer, Shape & Glow was a well-thought out product for defining the face with blushing, highlighting and contouring to make the application foolproof for even those that never attempted highlighting and contouring.  Yet, Mally Roncal really knows how to step up the game with this new verison.


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Here is LIGHTER that  has beautiful cool pink tones.


Just like the original, the tones of the LIGHTER and DEEPER palettes are what really distinguishes them from each other and not the strength of their color.  The LIGHTER palette is more about rosy pink tones.  On the other hand, the DEEPER one is warm and peachy beautiful at its best.  Regardless of your preference, both have a delicate satin sheen brought to their full glory with a soft shimmering highlight.

Though I honestly think either palette could compliment any complexion, I do find the DEEPER really enhances my fair to light coloring with yellow undertones exceptionally well.  Those with a cooler skin tone probably would equally fall in love with LIGHTER, if you had to narrow your choice down to one.

Honestly though, I don’t think that you would want to have to decide on just one of these palettes with how you can change your look.  My advice is just save yourself from a difficult choice by getting both.  You'll find a lot of great use from those Mally Beauty New Shimmer, Shape & Glow Palettes ($40) so check them out!  

Friday, April 21, 2017

Mally Beauty Effortlessly Airbrushed Blush and Highlighter (Pretty Pink, Stardust) Review

*Disclaimer:  This post has been compensated through a free product (s) or monetary payment.  Opinions are solely mine. All links are "no-follow" links.**


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These Mally Beauty glow-getters can really help your look.


Blush and lipstick are two beauty essentials that I would be hard pressed to live without. I couldn’t go a day without them for the life that they can return to a pale face.  Unless you are fortunate to wake up with perfect coloring, you might not value the importance of those products in the same way as the rest of us that need to help our beauty along.  Now it’s easy to understand why I am so smitten with a new one from Mally Beauty with her Effortlessly Airbrushed Blush and Highlighter that PR sent me recently.

Pretty Pink is a cooler, deeper pink, a blend of mauve and magenta. Stardust is a shimmery champagne shade.   At first glance, I thought the color might overwhelm my fair coloring until I tried it with that double-ended brush I found inside.  

I used the black end that had slightly more hairs and would be less for the dark pigment to stain in comparison to the white end when working with this blush.  What I did was apply it sparingly and gradually built it up until this silky powder with a creamier feel than you might expect melded into my skin with enough of that dramatic color to look as it always has been a part of me.  Actually, the effect of this deep pink against my light skin and dark hair was more flattering than I expected.  

The small round with that Stardust highlighter was simply gorgeous once I dusted some on.  I used the white end of my brush for this highlighter. I hardly used much because this packs a lot of glow so keep that in mind, but it was nice for emphasizing cheekbones.

This three-piece Effortlessly Airbrushed Blush and Highlighter set that you can find at ULTA Beauty is a nice value at $35.  At Mally Beauty the Effortlessly Airbrushed Blush alone is $24. Check it out!

Monday, April 17, 2017

Mally Beauty Glowing Goddess Luminizer and Stippling Brush Review–For Enviable Skin That You’ll Love!

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This luminizer helps skin to appear naturally fresh and lit from within.
If you want a secret trick product that can help brighten to make your complexion look younger, it is highlighter to lift and wake up certain sections of the face.  One that I think is a great find is Mally Beauty’s Glowing Goddess Luminizer that I have been obsessed with lately for how naturally it can make light play off the skin.

This Glowing Goddess Luminizer ($29) is a lightweight powder complete with vitamins and antioxidants that gives the skin delicate sheen, not overloading it with obvious chunks of glitter. As a result, I thought my complexion looked fresh and alive like it sprang from within judging by that dewy finish this highlighter was capable of.  The color is universal, basically a nearly transparent ray of golden light that any skin tone can benefit from for working its magic.
  

Monday, March 20, 2017

Age-Proof Your Look--Mally Beauty Face Defender BB Cream Foundation SPF 15 (Light) Review + Swatches!

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In addition to skin care, you'll love the amount of coverage this Mally Face Defender BB Cream Foundation has!


The more you age, the more care that you’ll want to take with choosing the right foundation to suit your skin’s demanding needs.  If you intend to keep your complexion velvety smooth and flawless while protecting it from the elements, I found that a hard-working BB cream is a great way to go with all the benefits it offers, especially for older, dry complexions.

I always loved Mally Beauty’s foundations for their beautiful color matching and coverage, but never got around to trying their BB cream until the Mally Face Defender BB Cream Foundation SPF 15 (Light) arrived for this review.


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This is a swatch of the Light shade of the Mally Face Defender BB Cream Foundation.



Though I tried quite a few products of this type, the Mally Beauty Face Defender BB Cream Foundation was one of the best. Besides how lightweight it felt, this oil-free formula melted and blended into the skin to perfect my complexion’s look, this BB cream had impressive coverage for how it doubled almost as a concealer.  

My tool of choice was a flat-top foundation brush for applying.  All I needed was squeezing a small amount and then dabbed a few spots on my forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin before buffing in a circular motion.

I got to say that my skin had a slightly dewy radiance without any caking into my fine creases or laugh lines. Furthermore, this product had the ability to keep my face looking fresh without the need to touch up with any face powder throughout the hours that I wore it. 

If you’re aging and want to do it gracefully or just want a foundation-like skin care product, which can protect, treat, moisture and still deliver great coverage, I can’t be more pleased with Mally Beauty Face Defender BB Cream Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 ($40).  Check it out because it is one of my favorites!  

Monday, January 16, 2017

Mally Beauty 4K Ultra HD Fantasy Foundation (Fair, Light) Review–For the Complexion You Always Wanted!

**Disclaimer:  This post has been compensated through a free product (s) or monetary payment.  Opinions are solely mine. All links are "no-follow" links.**



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This powder foundation puts a natural soft focus on the complexion.

A powder foundation is perfect for someone that hates the feel of liquid foundation.  Another strong point is the convenience of grabbing your flat top brush and swirling the powder for a fast application when you’re rushed.

The 4K Ultra HD Fantasy Foundation from Mally Beauty has a fantastic silky texture from a blend of aloe leaf extract and coconut oil among the ingredients in this superfine powder. 

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Mally Beauty Muted Muse Eyeshadow Palette Review

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Muted Muse Palette is well thought out with two larger size shades of color that you use the most!


If you’re looking for an eyeshadow palette of polished neutrals, then let me tell you about one that I have been obsessed with lately from Mally Beauty with their new Muted Muse palette.  This great set has eight warm and cool tones from shimmer to matte shades that you’ll be smitten with because of how easy it is to wear every day.

The exciting part about this palette is the inclusion of two larger shades that you use most with a gleaming champagne highlight (Awakening) and easy to wear contour orange-toned brown color (Artistry).  Both compliment and work well with the six other shades that include Daydream (a pale pink shimmer), Insight (deep brown), Illumination (burnt orange), Inspire (a cool medium brown shimmer), Euphoria (matte plum), and Fancy (a plum-brown shimmer).

The shades have excellent pigmentation and the silky texture of the powder was wonderful for blending. You have so many options with this particular set that can keep your look fresh.

I really liked the shade selection and the thought behind adding two larger pans of the highlight and contour color to get even more use out of it.  Mally Beauty’s Muted Muse Eyeshadow Palette retails for ($29).  My advice is when you are in the market for new great palette of eyeshadow check this one out!

Friday, December 16, 2016

Mally Beauty Shimmer, Shape & Go Sticks (3-Piece Face Defining System) Review

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These chubby sticks pack a lot of  useful beauty power. 


Regardless of your face shape, I believe every face can benefit from contouring, highlighting as well as blush to give it definition.  Through shadow and light, you can almost rearrange bone structure to perfect a face and enhance it further through beautiful, healthy color.  

Unlike Mally Beauty’s original Shimmer, Shape & Go in the powder form, this 3-Piece Face Defining System comes in three sticks of contour, highlight, and blush in Lighter or Darker shades also.  Though I loved that first set and made that fact known in my review, I must admit I am even more excited over the same system that was PR kindly sent for my review in stick form.

My set is the Lighter system.  What I did was to start with the champagne chubby highlighter by creating a C shape on cheekbones to the brow area. This gave a lovely glow. Next, I sucked in my cheeks and went with the subtle contour beige-tan shade there and under my jaw line, starting from my ear to work my way down to slim.  I rolled the rosy warm pink stick on the apples of my cheeks and admired how well the color brightened my face.

If truth is known, there are so many reasons why I love this new version of Shimmer, Shape & Go even more.  They can give the complexion more dewy luminosity compared to the powder.  Besides that, they can save time by how quickly they apply.  The formula is creamy and blends effortlessly into the skin for a warmer, authentic application.  My final reason is these sticks don’t take up much space whether in my handbag or makeup bag.

If you’re thinking of new holiday makeup or looking for cosmetic gifts, then I recommend Mally Beauty’s Shimmer, Shape & Go Sticks because they really are incredible! 

Friday, September 18, 2015

Review + Swatches: Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Full Coverage Liquid Foundation (Light)

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Mally Beauty Ultimte Performance Full Coverage Liquid Foundation


Over the Summer, I relied more on tinted moisturizers than foundations.  Now that Fall is on our doorstep (September 23), I usually turn to foundation for a bit more coverage.  One that I had a chance to explore was Mally Beauty’s Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation in Light.

If you hate that heavy sensation that some liquid foundations can have, then you would love how lightweight this one feels upon your skin.  The Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation dispenses from its metal container, which is excellent for keeping it more sanitary.  At the same time, it does pump out with somewhat of a thin consistency, but it blends very smoothly to even out the complexion with medium/full coverage, depending on how much of it I used.  

This foundation did a nice job on me.  It hid my pores and did not gather in my laugh lines as some others can do on occasion.  In fact, this foundation stayed in that beautiful state on me all day until I took it off hours later.
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On the top is how this Light shade of this foundation looked blended while  the bottom was how it appeared when first dispensed.

The only problem was the shade of Light, which was slightly too dark for my skin even though my face still has extra color from the Summer sun.   I think Fair would have been a better shade for me after sampling Light.  

If you’ve been wanting to try one of Mally Beauty’s foundation, I say the Ultimate Performance Full Coverage Liquid Foundation ($40) won’t disappoint you.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Review: Mally Beauty’s 5-Piece Holiday Starlight Eyeliner Collection

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Mally Beauty's 5-Piece Holiday Starlight Eyeliner Collection


Anyone with allergies can relate to watery, itchy eyes and the problem of keeping your eye makeup intact.  If you also suffer or have a habit of unintentionally rubbing your eyes and are looking for a superior set of eyeliner pencils, Mally Beauty’s 5-Piece Holiday Starlight Eyeliner Collection is the way to go!
As I shared with you earlier, my favorite form of eyeliner is the pencil since it is easier to control the thickness of the line.  However, choosing one with delicate eyes is not always that simple.  I discovered the Starlight Eyeliner Dark Chocolate pencils last year and continue to wear these award-winning pencils because they fit the bill perfectly.

Besides how gentle the Starlight pencils are, I love the fact that they are creamy enough to smudge before the product dries and also can double as a crease-proof shadow.  Just as important, these eyeliners really are waterproof and long lasting for many hours even through tears.

Even if you have all of Mally’s other shades of this pencil, this new Five-Piece Holiday Starlight Eyeliner Collection has five brand-new colors.  The shades are as follows: Mally’s Glow (shimmery bronze), Hunter (shimmery deep green), Toasted Sugar (gorgeous shimmery pink), Midnight Affair (shimmery softer black), and Plum Sapphire (shimmery plum and navy mix).  Now, I can brighten, widen, and play up the look of my dark brown eyes even more with these beautiful colors.

This collection also came with a gold cosmetic bag to keep my pencils in and a sharpener.  

With all sincerity, you got to try this Mally Beauty 5-Piece Holiday Starlight Eyeliner Collection ($40) for yourself to see why I am so hyped about it.  Once you do, I’m sure that you’ll agree this set is a real beauty find that you can't afford to miss!


Thursday, October 16, 2014

Review: Mally Beauty Pro-Tricks Correcting Palette (Lighter)

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Mally Beauty Pro-Tricks Correcting Palette (Lighter)



Each of us knows what we consider our best features and those other features we think less of.  However, learning how to fool the eye with makeup to cast highlights and shadows can dramatically alter a face.  I had the opportunity to put Mally Beauty’s Pro-Tricks Correcting Palette to see how it would work for just that purpose.

Mally Beauty’s Pro-Tricks Correcting Palette has three shades in one compact with a lighter highlight shade, a middle shade that is a bit darker, and then a deeper color for contouring. Being fair-skinned, I went with the Lighter version of this palette over the Deeper one.

I prepped first with this palette of what Mally Roncal terms “war paint” before my foundation and the rest of my makeup. I began with the darkest and brushed some of this creamy shade underneath my jaw line, in the hollows of my cheeks, down the sides of my nose, and under the tip of my nose to create the illusions I needed. 

Next, I went with the lightest color for the top of my cheekbones, in the center of my forehead, under my eyes, at the bridge of my nose, underneath the eyebrows, and at the center of my chin.  You can also mix both light shades for the under eye area depending on your coloring, but I preferred using the palest color along. 
  
Afterwards, I dabbed on my foundation and normal under eye concealer before I finally went to work blending everything together.  At once, I noticed my face went from being oval to having more chiseled cheeks, a higher forehead, a slimmer nose, and a lift in the eye area. I finished off with my other cosmetics and really liked what I saw in the mirror using this palette.

Find Mally Beauty’s Pro-Tricks Correcting Palette ($40) at Mally Beauty or QVC.  Do look for this product because it really comes in handy for helping you do a little face magic!



Thursday, June 5, 2014

Mally Beauty Cancellation Concealer System (Fair) Can Help Banish Darkness (Review)

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This is the color of the concealer.

I count myself lucky to have a nice complexion.  However, my luck ran out when it came to under eye darkness due to my constant battle with year-round allergies.  As you can guess, I rely heavily on concealers to cover up those allergic shiners of mine or someone might accidentally take me for an extra zombie in Living Dead !

Naturally, this is not the type of attention I would like to attract.  As a result, I probably have more different brands and forms of concealers than some women have shoes. Though I had tried quite a few products from Mally Beauty, I had never gotten around to Mally Roncal’s solution. Therefore, I thought her Concealer Cancellation System (Fair) would be great to review.


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This comes in a nice bag handy to pack and store.

What arrived is a three-piece system of a cream concealer (pink container), a finishing powder (silver container), and brush, housed in an adorable, soft pink pouch with a snap closure to store each separate metal container.  

As you can see from my photos, the color of the cream concealer is a light beige with a bit of peach to it, which is ideal for me with my light warm complexion.  After you load the flat side of that brush with product and dab it on any darkness, this concealer has a creamy texture and feels moisturizing.  

Make sure to remember just to dab, dab, dab instead of rubbing the concealer underneath your entire eye.  If you do that, you will run into problems just as you would with any concealer and have it settling into those fine lines.   The only finger that you should use as your secondary tool is that pinkie since it is the smallest and least likely finger to tug on fragile skin and ruin your concealer application.

I concentrated on the inner corner of under the eye near the nose and the far corner at the edge of the eyes, where I have pockets of scary black.  Once I dabbed with the brush carefully just to those small, targeted areas, I used my pinkie finger to gently tap the concealer in.  This is where you stop because you do not need to spread concealer on the entire under eye–only where it is needed.

Next, I flipped the brush to the other side and loaded it with the accompanying powder.  This is essential to locking in the concealer’s staying power because once I did, I had an extra bit of brightness that was good to go all day!  

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Here is the powder for the final touch!
Seriously, if you’re having problems with your concealer, I recommend two things.  Do look into Mally Beauty’s Concealer Cancellation System ($35) because it will not leave you disappointed.  Equally important, I recommend changing your technique because a great product works hand in hand with how well you apply it.  Together, you can’t go wrong and will be amazed at how much better you’ll lighten that darkness!


Thursday, March 13, 2014

Review: Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light) for a Beautiful Natural Finish

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Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light)


Foundation can be one of the hardest products to choose considering all the different forms and not to mention brands.  However, I have been trying a few from Mally Beauty that I think you should be aware of. 

The first one that I shared with you was with the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light).  Today I want to tell you my views on Mally Beauty's Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light) that I was sent along for this review.

The formula of this foundation goes on smooth and blends nicely.  You have plenty of time to work before the product has time to set, which was great.  Furthermore, I consider this a full coverage foundation that felt wonderfully suited to my dry skin with its dewiness in a formula that did not migrate to fine lines and wrinkles--even all through a long day! 

Though I obtained a beautiful finish that looked natural, it was not  quite as flawless as the one I got with the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse that made the pores vanish.  

The Medium-Light choice of color was slightly dark and yellow for my light complexion than I would have liked.  Light would have been better for me.  Nonetheless, I will be saving this one to wear in the summer once I get a bit more color from the sun.

I swatched the Medium-Light shade for you.

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Swatch of Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light)

This foundation also comes in a metal container with a pump to dispense the product.  The only thing I wish is that the company switch out that container for a clear bottle so you know when you are running low.  Other than that, I think this is my second favorite Mally Beauty foundation that I tried so far.

What I love the most about Mally Beauty foundations are they don't look like you are wearing anything on your face.  Their foundations look entirely natural.  Can you think of anything more desirable than that? 

Do you have a favorite Mally Beauty foundation?

The Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation comes in eight shades and retails for $40 on Mally Beauty and QVC.  Do check it out.



Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light) & Brush Review + SWATCH!

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Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light) and Brush


I was sent a few different foundations from Mally Beauty to review.  The first one that I want to share my thoughts with you today is the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light) because of its flawless medium coverage--and without benefit of a primer! 

This particular foundation happened to be my favorite of the ones I received for several reasons.  First of all, it gave my complexion a beautiful matte finish without settling into any fine lines while it smoothed my pores away.  Light was the perfect pale beige color match for my skin tone with how natural it looked.  If that wasn't reason to love it, then the incredibly lightweight feel of it was another.  And how could I forget how many hours this foundation held up throughout my day because I still looked amazingly fresh by the time I took it off.

This foundation comes in a metal container with a pump to dispense it.  You also get a brush for application, which comes in handy.

The sanitary way the foundation dispensed through the pump was great.  However, I would have preferred a clear glass container so I could when I was running low. 

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Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light)

I had expected more of a foam, however, the mousse was more of a liquid with bubbles as it came out.  This hardly mattered, but I did need to wipe some from the container from the way it came out.

To sum it up, I honestly think the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse from Mally Beauty is one fantastic foundation.  The only thing I would change about this product is the container itself.  Other than that, I think this is one foundation that you need to try because it really perfects as it covers, ladies!

Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse retails for $41.12 right now from the regular $45 price on QVC.  Do check it out.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided solely to facilitate this review.*

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

You'll Need Captivating Eyes for the Holidays--Mally Beauty 5-Piece Evercolor Shadow Stick Collection Delivers! (Review)

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Mally Beauty 5-Piece Evercolor Shadow Stick Collection


Despite best efforts when using powder eye shadows, there is always a risk of getting some in your eyes.  Most people don't find it a problem unless you have sensitive eyes or allergies like mine that can make matters worse.  Particularly close to my heart is a dustless form of beautiful eye shadow like this striking Mally Beauty 5-Piece Evercolor Shadow Stick Collection I was sent to review.

As soon as I opened this box and viewed the colors in these tubes, I couldn't wait to try these on.  The shades consist of fabulous neutrals and one easy to wear lilac.  Colors like Gunmetal (shimmering charcoal-gray), Trailblazing Brown (cool medium brown with just a slight shimmer), Taupe (gray, brown, and violet with emphasis on the gray and delicate shimmer), Champagne (gleaming pale beige with gold), and Shimmering Lilac (pale purple with a shimmer) are universal and will work well for all eye colors.

Taupe is on the left with Trailblazing Brown on the right.
These creamy sticks were wonderful and far less messy than any powders.  If you're worried about them drying before you finish blending, then I can assure you they do not.  I had enough time to mix before they dried to a silky finish without any sticky feel to them.  Better still, these shadow sticks can last all day without creasing or fading!
Champagne is on the left with Shimmering Lilac on the right.
Looking gorgeous and staying that way is a must with the holidays coming and all those parties in the works.   Honestly, this is a shadow set that I love and highly recommend getting yourself one or any lady on your holiday gift list because it's sure to please any beauty lover. 


Gunmetal in the above photo has just enough depth for sultry impact!


Purchased separately each shadow stick sells for $25 compared to buying the set, which normally retails for $35.  However, now is the perfect time to try Mally Beauty's 5-Piece Evercolor Shadow Stick Collection because it is currently on sale on QVC for $31.82, ladies! 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Mally Beauty's Liquid Face Defender Makes for A Gorgeous Finish (Review)

Disclaimer:  This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own  opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.
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Mally Beauty's Liquid Face Defender

A perfect way to finish your makeup is with a Mally Beauty Clear Poreless Face Defender to keep your fresh looking fresh.  Earlier, I reviewed the solid form that gets dabbed on with the sponge and thought it was extraordinary for performance.  This product kept the shine away for hours and made my skin flawless.  When I found a Clear Poreless Liquid Face Defender among some products sent to me to review, I was curious how this form would compare.

This primer-corrector/finisher is also colorless and silicone-based, only in liquid form.  You can use this product after moisturizing under your makeup just as you also can do with the solid or over your makeup as I still prefer.    

After I squeezed a little bit out, I applied quickly with my fingers before this stuff could set.  Gently tapping the product in, I worked down my face until I was satisfied that I didn't miss anything.  

This product does make your complexion so much smoother and more flawless than just a typical translucent powder.  It also does a nice job of keeping the shine away just like the solid form, but it is slightly messier to use in this form and takes more time to apply.  Despite being a nice product, I just think the compact form with a sponge is easier than playing with your fingers, more convenient, and the winner of two in my opinion.  

Read my review of the Clear Poreless Face Defender for the entire scoop. However, this is my personal preference.  Do check these Mally Beauty products out because they can be invaluable for a prettier, fresher finish.

A one-oz. tube of Mally Beauty Clear Poreless Liquid Face Defender retails for $40.

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Friday, October 11, 2013

What a Way to Shine! Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipsticks (Mally's Baby, Must Have Pink) Review + SWATCHES!

Disclaimer:  This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own  opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.
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On the left is Must Have Pink followed by Mally's Baby.



Whether you want to go subtle or bolder for a lip look, Mally Beauty's High Shine Liquid Lipsticks is a great place to start.  These velvety smooth lippies pack on shine, color, and coddle your lips with moisture.  Let me tell you more about this QVC 2012 Customer Choice Beauty Award Winner and introduce you to Mally's Baby and Must Have Pink that was sent along for this review.

The High Shine Liquid Lipsticks are in pen form with a brush applicator that you need to twist to release that amazing flow of juicy color.  In my opinion, I would consider these more a beautiful marriage of liquid lipstick and gloss instead of strictly a liquid lipstick due to that intense shine and pigmentation of a lipstick, only with a lightweight gloss like texture.  They also come with lip primer in the formula to extend wearing time, which is about five hours if you don't eat or drink.

Mally's Baby is a soft peachy nude with some fine glitter in its shimmer.  On the other hand, Must Have Pink is a flattering shimmering pink that has a bit more color without any superfine glitter to the formula.  Both shades would be quite easy to wear for most complexions.


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This is Mally's Baby.  

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This is Must Have Pink.

I really think Mally Roncal did a fine job with the High Shine Liquid Lipsticks because they can bring a lot more to lips than just a mere gloss or lipstick.  If you haven't tried them yet, you can buy them at Mally Beauty or QVC.com for $20 each.  However, I warn you that one will not be enough!  You will want them all once you play with them.

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review only--not my opinion.*

Monday, October 7, 2013

Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Highlighter & Blush Duo Compact With Brush (Effortless Peach) Review + ($45) Giveaway!--Ends October 24, 2013

Disclaimer:  This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own  opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.
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Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Highlighter & Blush Duo Compact With Brush 


True radiance is healthy color along with a pure glow when it comes to finding an ideal blush.  Yet, what if I told you that I discovered one that does those things and also gives your face a luminous, airbrush perfect type of finish?  This is my experience with Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Highlighter & Blush Duo that I had the chance to review.

My admiration for this compact began upon seeing the gorgeous warm shade of this peach blush and that pearly champagne color of the highlighter.  Soon though that feeling deepened once I dabbed my finger to test what the texture of the powder was like.  I was falling in love already because it possessed a wonderful silkiness that clung like a second skin to that finger.

My love affair with Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Highlighter & Blush Duo quickly heated up.  I took that double-sided brush that comes with this compact and swirled the lighter end into the highlight shade.  I swept some over my eyelids first and then made a path in a semicircle to my cheekbones.  This trick lifts your cheekbones to new heights.  

The ground was set and I was already loving what this compact did so far.  When I switched ends and dusted on a bit of that peach to the apples of my cheeks, I fell further in love.   This well-pigmented blush looked like that natural peach surfaced from within me instead of from a mere cosmetic.  

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You won't be able to fully appreciate the peach glow  only the color  in this photo unlike the next picture.

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In this spookier photo that looks like my severed arm, I wanted you to see how exquisitely this duo illuminates.  Notice how the peach also beams  brilliantly with gold radiating throughout.

I thought this blush wore pretty well.  I had it on in the morning and it was still lovely through the afternoon.  When I wore it the next day and put a primer on, I had that beautiful glow lasting longer into the early evening before I took it off.

Instead of buying a separate blush and highlighter, Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Highlighter & Blush Duo is an excellent multi-tasking compact that can't be beat for convenience and what you can do with it.  

It is available for $45 in the Effortless Peach shown or Easy Pink at Mally Beauty.  Trust me, you are going to want that extra glow for the slew of holiday parties that are coming up!

*Disclaimer:  A free products was provided to facilitate this review only--not my opinion.*

Thanks to Mally Beauty, one lucky reader in the United States wins a Mally Beauty Effortless Airbrush Highlighter & Blush Duo Compact With Brush in Effortless Peach, ($45 value)!

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Here's the beautiful highlight & blush duo that could be yours.
  
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