Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée in Paradise Poppy: Swatches and Review

Hi Pandas! I have a product I picked up on my trip to Maui that I could not love more even if I tried! Josie Maran's Coconut Cheek Gelées are getting rave reviews everywhere, and I had to see about the madness for myself! 

 I picked up the gorgeous coral pink color called Poppy Paradise ($22) even though it was so hard to decide between colors! 

 

According to Josie Maran's website, these Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelées are 50% coconut water, have the amazing benefits of Argan oil, and are a hybrid cream/gel stain that can last up to 14 hours.

 

And yes, these definitely stain. Even if it is on your fingertip for .03 seconds, it will leave a stain, so there is power in this formula, which is great for those long days!

 

 

I think the color itself is incredible: so vibrant and juicy looking and I didn't want to even dip into it because it was so pretty! Now, let me tell you all the other amazing things about this cheek gelée. All natural ingredientsRecyclableParaben freeNo synthetic fragranceVeganGluten freeCruelty free Um, that is pretty amazing! Not only are you wearing a product that is great for your skin, but it healthy for the environment as well and I totally support that. Go Josie! 

 Here is the tiniest amount of product (this will last you a lifetime) on the back of my hand. The color is a warm pink with a hint of coral and I love it. This is also really easy to blend because of the high coconut water content.  

 On cheeks it gives the most natural flush of color. I know what I will be wearing the rest of the summer! Panda Approved Have you tried these amazing pots of joy? Do tell! 

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée in Paradise Poppy: Swatches and Review

Hi Pandas! I have a product I picked up on my trip to Maui that I could not love more even if I tried!   Josie Maran's Coconut Cheek Gelées are getting rave reviews everywhere, and I had to see about the madness for myself!  

  I picked up the gorgeous coral pink color called Poppy Paradise ($22) even though it was so hard to decide between colors!  

 

According to Josie Maran's website, these Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelées are 50% coconut water, have the amazing benefits of Argan oil, and are a hybrid cream/gel stain that can last up to 14 hours.

 

And yes, these definitely stain. Even if it is on your fingertip for .03 seconds, it will leave a stain, so there is power in this formula, which is great for those long days!

 

 

I think the color itself is incredible: so vibrant and juicy looking and I didn't want to even dip into it because it was so pretty! Now, let me tell you all the other amazing things about this cheek gelée.   All natural ingredients Recyclable Paraben free No synthetic fragrance Vegan Gluten free Cruelty free   Um, that is pretty amazing! Not only are you wearing a product that is great for your skin, but it healthy for the environment as well and I totally support that. Go Josie!  

  Here is the tiniest amount of product (this will last you a lifetime) on the back of my hand. The color is a warm pink with a hint of coral and I love it. This is also really easy to blend because of the high coconut water content.  

  On cheeks it gives the most natural flush of color. I know what I will be wearing the rest of the summer!   Panda Approved   Have you tried these amazing pots of joy? Do tell!  

The Best Eye Shadow Palette of Spring/Summer 2013: Sonia Kashuk Eye On Glamour

Pandas, I have found my HG palette for all of my Spring and Summer color needs. This 12 shadow palette has every on-trend color this season and I am so in love with it!

 

 

 

This is the Sonia Kashuk Eye on Glamour Eye Couture Palette for Spring 2013. It includes 12 shadows in matte, glimmer, and frost (called Celestial formula I believe from the back of the compact). It comes in a very thin, classy black compact that flips open. This retails for $19.99 (yes, expensive but just you wait) and can be found at Targets (but hurry!)

 

 

This is truly gorgeous to look at. I was a little worried about the colors, because even in higher-end brand offerings, these colors can be sheer. This is my first time trying Sonia Kashuk eyeshadow.

 

 

 

Let the swatching begin! This is the first row (top) from left to right. I labeled the pictures but here is a little more in-depth description. These are not their actual names (they have no names)

 

Mint: This is really pigmented, and almost acts like a matte with very very fine overspray of glitter. I rather like the more matte look for this mint. It can also sort of lean into a pale, pastel green. Very opaque and pretty.

 

Metallic Copper: The middle row (going vertical in the palette) has the coolest texture, almost like a cream. And holy cow, just a little touch and these are full opacity and so creamy. I want them all! All! Super pretty burnt copper with a brown base.

 

Coral: Coral eye shadow is a must! This has a matte base with gold glitter sprinkled in, the perfect summer shadow.

 

 

Light Blue: This looks like a teal in the pan, but really swatches like a baby blue with matching glitter. Shimmery and gorgeous.

 

Copper: This again has that awesome creamy formula and is a true copper. So beautiful!

 

Emerald: The pantone color of the year right in this palette. True matte, not chalky, fully opaque. Great shade.

 

 

Periwinkle: How often do we see this shade? Never! And in matte? I hit the jackpot! This is absolutely lovely. Cannot rave enough.

 

Gold: This looks much more yellow in the palette but swatches as a creamy shimmer with almost a silver tone, very metallic and hot for summer.

 

Violet: This has that same matte base but with purple and silver very fine glitter. A very pretty red/purple.

 

 

Lilac: This is a gorgeous shade because it has a blue shift to it. Wow, can I be any more in love?

 

Silver: Your typical silver, feels like a cream shadow as well and applies as one.

 

Cream: This is an off white shimmer, a little chalky. Probably my least favorite shade in the palette, but that is not much of a loss.

 

Honestly? Everyone. But if you are looking for something of great quality to fit your color needs for this season, look no further! Seriously.

 

This Sonia Kashuk palette seemed a bit hard to swallow when I first picked it up for $20 at Target, but since swatching and playing around with this, I am so impressed with the formulas, mixture of textures, and quality of these shadows. I would not hesitate to buy a back up if I see it again. I love it that much.

 

This one is a no brainer Pandas. Absolutely Panda Approved!
Will you be picking this up? Tried it already?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Best Eye Shadow Palette of Spring/Summer 2013: Sonia Kashuk Eye On Glamour

Pandas, I have found my HG palette for all of my Spring and Summer color needs. This 12 shadow palette has every on-trend color this season and I am so in love with it!

 

 

 

This is the Sonia Kashuk Eye on Glamour Eye Couture Palette for Spring 2013. It includes 12 shadows in matte, glimmer, and frost (called Celestial formula I believe from the back of the compact). It comes in a very thin, classy black compact that flips open. This retails for $19.99 (yes, expensive but just you wait) and can be found at Targets (but hurry!)

 

 

This is truly gorgeous to look at. I was a little worried about the colors, because even in higher-end brand offerings, these colors can be sheer. This is my first time trying Sonia Kashuk eyeshadow.

 

 

 

Let the swatching begin! This is the first row (top) from left to right. I labeled the pictures but here is a little more in-depth description. These are not their actual names (they have no names)

 

Mint: This is really pigmented, and almost acts like a matte with very very fine overspray of glitter. I rather like the more matte look for this mint. It can also sort of lean into a pale, pastel green. Very opaque and pretty.

 

Metallic Copper: The middle row (going vertical in the palette) has the coolest texture, almost like a cream. And holy cow, just a little touch and these are full opacity and so creamy. I want them all! All! Super pretty burnt copper with a brown base.

 

Coral: Coral eye shadow is a must! This has a matte base with gold glitter sprinkled in, the perfect summer shadow.

 

 

Light Blue: This looks like a teal in the pan, but really swatches like a baby blue with matching glitter. Shimmery and gorgeous.

 

Copper: This again has that awesome creamy formula and is a true copper. So beautiful!

 

Emerald: The pantone color of the year right in this palette. True matte, not chalky, fully opaque. Great shade.

 

 

Periwinkle: How often do we see this shade? Never! And in matte? I hit the jackpot! This is absolutely lovely. Cannot rave enough.

 

Gold: This looks much more yellow in the palette but swatches as a creamy shimmer with almost a silver tone, very metallic and hot for summer.

 

Violet: This has that same matte base but with purple and silver very fine glitter. A very pretty red/purple.

 

 

Lilac: This is a gorgeous shade because it has a blue shift to it. Wow, can I be any more in love?

 

Silver: Your typical silver, feels like a cream shadow as well and applies as one.

 

Cream: This is an off white shimmer, a little chalky. Probably my least favorite shade in the palette, but that is not much of a loss.

 

Honestly? Everyone. But if you are looking for something of great quality to fit your color needs for this season, look no further! Seriously.

 

This Sonia Kashuk palette seemed a bit hard to swallow when I first picked it up for $20 at Target, but since swatching and playing around with this, I am so impressed with the formulas, mixture of textures, and quality of these shadows. I would not hesitate to buy a back up if I see it again. I love it that much.

 

This one is a no brainer Pandas. Absolutely Panda Approved!
Will you be picking this up? Tried it already?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dior Makes The Best Gift: Riviera Swatches and Review

Tis the season! I wouldn't have my hands on this lovely little coral delight if it weren't for one of my tutees.

All semester this particular student always expressed to me "Margo, you always have a new nail polish on every time I see you!" Low and behold she showed up to our last session with a beautifully wrapped Nordies box and this inside. I almost died right then of happiness. Dior Riviera

 

I am loving this on my nails right now, especially since it is the holiday season and everyone is sporting traditional reds. This coral brightens my skin and makes me happy!

 

 

I have my first Dior polish!! Happy girl over here!

 

 

(Excuse the tip wear, I've had this on for several days) This is a generic staple that every girl should have in their nail polish wardrobe. And yes it is dupeable, but it is DIOR people.

 

Oh no, an obsession has begun.

 

 

The flow on this is excellent, it is fast drying and this is what it looks like after a hearty 5 days. Minor tip wear, no chips.

 

Final Thoughts: Dior polishes run around $23 making this the perfect splurge for the nail polish lover in your life that may not treat herself to a Dior. I was certainly thrilled. Thanks to my new friend for the treat!

 

 

Price:  6/10 (but it was free for me...so I can't really comment)

Staying Power: 9/10

Packaging: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 10/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10

 

 

Total: 45/50 = A- = Panda has a Dior and I don't care!!

 

 

Do you have Dior polishes? Give me suggestions on ones you love!

 

 

xoxo PrettyPanda

 





Dior Makes The Best Gift: Riviera Swatches and Review

Tis the season! I wouldn't have my hands on this lovely little coral delight if it weren't for one of my tutees.

All semester this particular student always expressed to me "Margo, you always have a new nail polish on every time I see you!" Low and behold she showed up to our last session with a beautifully wrapped Nordies box and this inside. I almost died right then of happiness. Dior Riviera

 

I am loving this on my nails right now, especially since it is the holiday season and everyone is sporting traditional reds. This coral brightens my skin and makes me happy!

 

 

I have my first Dior polish!! Happy girl over here!

 

 

(Excuse the tip wear, I've had this on for several days) This is a generic staple that every girl should have in their nail polish wardrobe. And yes it is dupeable, but it is DIOR people.

 

Oh no, an obsession has begun.

 

 

The flow on this is excellent, it is fast drying and this is what it looks like after a hearty 5 days. Minor tip wear, no chips.

 

Final Thoughts: Dior polishes run around $23 making this the perfect splurge for the nail polish lover in your life that may not treat herself to a Dior. I was certainly thrilled. Thanks to my new friend for the treat!

 

 

Price:  6/10 (but it was free for me...so I can't really comment)

Staying Power: 9/10

Packaging: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 10/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10

 

 

Total: 45/50 = A- = Panda has a Dior and I don't care!!

 

 

Do you have Dior polishes? Give me suggestions on ones you love!

 

 

xoxo PrettyPanda

 





NYX Round Lip Stick in Margarita

First of all, Aloha from Hawaii! Yay! And last night I had a....


Margarita! Why that is my nick-name from childhood.

So obviously I had to pick up this shade!

What I love about NYX round lip sticks are that they come in so many colors and are dirt cheap ($4) so you can have as many as you like. Their formula is decent to build a basic lip stick wardrobe out of these.

This color is a pretty pinky coral and reminds me of a strawberry margarita of course!

It isn't glittery, but it is shimmery, which is fresh and fun for summer!

The pigmentation is just pure awesome. I love finding good quality cheap lip sticks. Because who doesn't love a good bargain?

And here it is on my lips! Not the most moisturizing lip stick in the world, but not drying either.

Pretty right? And this one smells like champagne. Seriously it smells like booze. Haha :)

Final Thoughts: I love this for the color and namesake, maybe you will too!

Price: 10/10
Staying Power: 8/10
Packaging: 9/10
Color/Wearability: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 47/50 = A = Pandamonium!

xo PrettyPanda

NYX Round Lip Stick in Margarita

First of all, Aloha from Hawaii! Yay! And last night I had a....


Margarita! Why that is my nick-name from childhood.

So obviously I had to pick up this shade!

What I love about NYX round lip sticks are that they come in so many colors and are dirt cheap ($4) so you can have as many as you like. Their formula is decent to build a basic lip stick wardrobe out of these.

This color is a pretty pinky coral and reminds me of a strawberry margarita of course!

It isn't glittery, but it is shimmery, which is fresh and fun for summer!

The pigmentation is just pure awesome. I love finding good quality cheap lip sticks. Because who doesn't love a good bargain?

And here it is on my lips! Not the most moisturizing lip stick in the world, but not drying either.

Pretty right? And this one smells like champagne. Seriously it smells like booze. Haha :)

Final Thoughts: I love this for the color and namesake, maybe you will too!

Price: 10/10
Staying Power: 8/10
Packaging: 9/10
Color/Wearability: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 47/50 = A = Pandamonium!

xo PrettyPanda