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Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Matte, Bronze + Glow Review & Swatches

What’s Up There Guys! If you’re following my Instagram, you’d see that I’ve posted a few upcoming sneak peeks of products that will be reviewed soon. Some of them are these Nudestix All Over Face Color Matte and the All Over Face Color Bronze + Glow (0.25 oz for $30).

nudestix nudies all over face color matte

I’ve always wanted to try these face color sticks since they seem to be really practical to have, especially when I’m traveling and I love that these are so easy to apply because they’re basically just swipe and go. I also love that these come with a brush on the other end for that even application and it eliminates the need to use your fingers, thus making it more hygienic and mess-free.

 

Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Matte

 

These Nudestix All Over Face Colors also come in a cute multi-purpose rectangular tin can for easy storage or as carrying case. The top lid even has a mirror in it. The sticks themselves are in a chubby and robust packaging. The brushes that are attached on the other side of the sticks are dense and compact. The Nudies All Over Face Color Mattes have flat rounded brushes that are great for blending the colors on the face either as a blush or as an all-over contour. While the Nudies All Over Face Color Bronze + Glow have angled brushes that define the curves of the face for highlighting or bronzing.

 

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Nudestix All Over Face Color Matte

 

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Naughty N’ SpiceDusty Rose Nude. This is a creamy blush that is well-pigmented at one swipe. I love the mauve rose tone of this and it spreads easily on the cheeks using the brush on the other end.

 

Bondi BaeBronzed Nude. I use this for contouring and it gives a subtle contour on the face. It’s also creamy, pigmented, and it blends easily. Love the pure matte and mid-tone brown hue of this.

 

The brushes of these two Face Color Mattes are nice add-ons, and they’re easy to work around the face. They’re also somewhat a bit softer than the angled-brushes of the All Over Face Color Bronze + Glow.

 

 

Nudestix All Over Face Color Bronze + Glow

 

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Hey, HoneyGolden Sun-Kiss. A great color as a bronzer or as a highlighter for the lips, cheeks, bridge of the nose, or around the eyes. This has a nice golden subtle shimmer that feels very lightweight and has a very natural effect. It feels a bit oily more than creamy and it can be layered for a dramatic glow.

 

Illumi-NaughtyPop of Pearl. This has a subtle dewy finish but can also be layered and it blends easily using its angled brush on the other end. It also feels a bit oily and has a nice soft shimmer to it.

 

These Bronze + Glow Face Colors have a somewhat oily consistency instead of being creamy like the All Over Face Color Mattes, though they glide very well on the cheeks. Their brushes feel kinda stiff at the beginning which therefore has a tendency to move your foundation around, especially if you’re kinda heavy-handed. I suggest doing a stipple application and be light-handed in order to prevent this.

 

Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Matte Bronze + Glow Swatches

Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Matte, Bronze + Glow Review

 

These Nudestix All Over Face Color Matte and Bronze + Glow are handy and portable even though their brushes might be a bit stiff and that they feel kinda sticky on the face right after application. They give a natural glow on the face, but they can also be layered for a more dramatic look and they’re pretty much easy to blend. They’re also multi-purpose which makes them the ideal travel companions.

 

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What’s your favorite highlighter, blush, and bronzer for traveling?

 

nudestix nudies all over face color matte

The Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color Matte & Bronze + Glow is available at Sephora, Macy’s, QVC, Urban Outfitters and Ulta

 

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Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Duo On The Go Review

 

kevin aucoin the contour duo on the go

 

Hello Everybody! ย I’ve got an exciting contouring product to introduce to you all. The Kevyn Aucoin Contour Duo On the Go. It’s a little contouring compact that’s great for traveling or to keep in your purse. Isn’t that awesome? now we get toย contour and define our cheekbones wherever we will go. Love it already!

I first discovered this teeny tiny compact contour (about the size of a business card) when I forgot my Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Trio (reviewed HERE), which we all know are quite tricky to blend. I saw Kevyn Aucoin’s Contour On The Go close to the checkout line of Sephora and I immediately grabbed one because I really really needed to contour my face no matter what. I cannot get out of the house without my contour. In fact, I would die if I cannot contour. LOL ???? So yeah, off I went and got myself a new contouring product.ย 

 

kevin aucoin the contour duo on the go review

 

The two shades of this compact, composed of a highlighter and a bronzer are each roughly around the size of an eyeshadow pan, or perhaps the size of a stamp or even slightly larger. It’s really an itty bitty contour compact, but it works like a charm. The formula is quite sheer but buildable, and it’s crease-free. Though the shades might be more on the cool side, this Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Duo On The Go works really well on my medium skin tone. The highlighter gives a sheer and subtle glow to illuminate the face, while the bronzer gives a natural definition to my cheeks and jaws. Makes me feel like Nefertiti Queen Of The Nile, but really, am just going to the Gas Station. Hahaha! Why not coconut?

kevin aucoin contour duo on the go swatches

 

I think this Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Duo On The Go contour compact is really great to have. It’s perfect to carry anywhere and it really helps to define and sculpt your face no matter where you go. All that you’ll need is a good travel contour brush, and I recommend the bareMinerals Retractable Precision Brush.

 

Thanks for reading guys! and keep on contouring!

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