tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269769402504502110.post3519001474290728896..comments2024-03-01T03:32:11.359-05:00Comments on Jessica Allison - beauty practices, products and philosophy: This Week's Sales: Pixi, Smashbox, Kate Sommerville & more...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108209313329136795noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269769402504502110.post-7778103628093620882010-06-14T14:07:16.030-04:002010-06-14T14:07:16.030-04:00I honestly don't use a ton of Smashbox- their ...I honestly don't use a ton of Smashbox- their foundation doesn't go light enough for me, and that's usually where I start exploring a line. I have used a few of their products- here's some quick impressions:<br /><br />Photo Finish Primer w/SPF 15 & Dermaxyl- nice if you like silicone based primers, since it's got an SPF and anti-aging ingredients. I'm not convinced it really extended wear or reduced pore size much, but it provides a nice smooth canvas to work with & the SPF doesn't flash white in photography.<br /><br />Bionic Mascara- totally gave me raccoon eyes, I'd skip this one!<br /><br />Photo Op Under Eye Brightener: not exactly a concealer, it offers brightening without shimmer. So, while it won't offer coverage per se, it can balance out slight darkness. I feel like I noticed the effect more in photos than I did in real life (eyes looked awake, without the tell tale white ring around the eyes you can get with concealer!) I didn't think the universal shade would work for me (most products like this read as orange on my super pale skin) but this blends out flawlessly on every skin tone and doesn't settle into fine lines. <br /><br />Fusion Soft Lights- multi use, decently pigmented soft pressed powder. I generally swirled my brush all over the palette for a bronzer effect, but also used the colors separately as a facial contour shade as well as for eye shadows. This would be a great product to travel with, since it's potentially 5 shadows, a blush/bronzer and highlight/contour shades.<br /><br />I've also used Smashbox lip glosses and eyeliners, which are average- I'd say if you see a shade you love and it's priced at or under what you normally pay, go for it. <br /><br />I'm curious about the Lip Blush Palette, but since it's new this season, I'm pretty sure it won't be an option. I've also heard great things about the Halo foundation powder (though I tested it a few times and was meh about it) and the Cream Eye Liner Palette. <br /><br />So, that's what I've got where Smashbox is concerned. Anyone else want to weigh in?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04108209313329136795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269769402504502110.post-30712641105216600112010-06-14T13:12:54.116-04:002010-06-14T13:12:54.116-04:00What do you recommend from Smashbox? Or do you lik...What do you recommend from Smashbox? Or do you like them?Phyrrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168093054712781267noreply@blogger.com