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Review: Smashbox Soft Lights

A nice, but very subtle product, is Smashbox Soft Lights. Smashbox makes this illuminating powder/bronzer/blush in a variety of packages, from duos to a quad, to variegated bronzers. My experience with it has been mostly as a blush, although I tried the fusion bronzer in the store.

As a light blush or an illuminating powder, I like Soft Lights quite a bit, but it is very, very light. Even when I tried a darker shade, I had to build it up for it to show much, which is odd because the pots appear to be pretty well tinted. Generally, I tend to want a bit more color and if I just want only the sheen provided by a luminizing product, I will use a liquid product like Smashbox Artificial Light instead.

I was happier with Soft Lights as a bronzer. When I tried a bronzer variety in the store, I found that it was just right for my pale skin. I tend to look silly in all but the lightest of bronzers, and the soft lights was subtle enough that it looked good on me instead of leaving brown streaks on my cheeks on forehead. Smashbox also had some darker bronzers for people who want a deep shade or who have a darker skin tone.

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Popularity: 3% [?]

New Bronzing Collection From M.A.C

Looking for the ultimate in bronzing kits? The new Sunstrip collection from M.A.C Cosmetics sounds interesting. It is available in stores now. From their press information:

SUN SPIRITS REVITALIZED.
YOUR AURA, ELECTRIC, DYNAMICALLY TAN…
FOR THAT EXTRA SPARK – NEW CHARGED WATER –
A HYDRATING MIST FOR THE SKIN CREATED BY
CHARGING” WATER WITH NATURAL MINERALS.
AVAILABLE IN THREE SKIN-REVIVING AND
ENERGIZING FORMULAS:
RENEWAL DEFENSE, WATER + DIAMONDS;
YOUTH AURA, WATER + RHODOCHROSITE;
AND REVITALIZING ENERGY, WATER + MALACHITE.
MIST ON THE FACE PRIOR TO ADDING THE
SMOOTH, SHIMMERING SOLAR-BRONZE IMPACT OF
STUDIO MIST FOUNDATION AND BRONZING POWDER
TO BE BOLDLY BRAZEN AND
FABULOUSLY SUN-CHARGED.

CHARGED WATER
Reviltalizing Energy
I-water, diamond powder from Brazil, and caffeine infuse skin with energy that revitalizes skin’s radiance and vitality. The charge of the diamonds instantly shifts skin’s energy level allowing the mineral rich water to penetrate and rejuvenate skin easily. The aroma of green tea and citrus enlivens one’s senses while skin is hydrated and rebalanced.

Renewal Defense
S-water, Rhodochrosite from Argentina, and Salicylic Acid combine to protect skin from
the environment and renew it to a healthy, more hydrated condition. The light peach
water is infused with anti-oxidants that shield skin from a harsh environment. Grapefruit
and mandarin aroma recharge the senses while the vital mineral ions keep skin healthy

Charged Water
Revitalizing Energy Crystal clear
Renewal Defense Peach
Youth Aura Aqua
Suggested Retail Price: $19.00 U.S./$21.50 CDN

Bronzing Powder
Bronze Muted bronzed-brown with golden shimmer
Refined Golden Muted golden tan-beige with golden shimmer
Suggested Retail Price: $20.00 U.S./$22.50 CDN

Studio Mist Foundation
Summer Rich caramel bronze
Sun Rays Peachy bronze with golden nuances
Suggested Retail Price: $28.50 U.S./$30.00 CDN

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