Pastel beauty is taking over the beauty scene. Now that April is here, I wanted to share some selections from the Mary Kay Spring 2017 Collection, as well as a flirty, pastel sunset eyeshadow look.
The Mary Kay Spring 2017 collection is called Light Reinvented – and all the colours are flirty, pastel and perfect for spring. I combined shades from the Sunlight and Glistening Horizon Limited Edition eyeshadow palettes ($26 each) to create this sunset-inspired look. These two palettes are almost perfect dupes for the Kat Von D Pastel Goth Palette. The Sunlight palette from Mary Kay is especially on trend, with a gorgeous peach shadow and luminescent highlight shade. The colours are incredibly pigmented and are long lasting. Of course, for light shades, it’s a good idea to use a good primer or cream base to let the colours pop. I’ve shared swatches of both palettes below:
Left column: Sunlight Palette Colours, Right column: Glistening Horizon
From Left to Right: Sheer Pink, Brilliant Violet, Magenta Ray
I also really liked the Limited Edition Glossy Lip Oils ($19) from the Mary Kay Spring 2017 collection. They feature a pigment-packed formula that moisturizes lips and gives an on-trend glossy look. I really like wearing them over a matte lip liner for contrast, or as a moisturizing alternative to lipstick. I really like the felt applicators (think of the Too Faced Melted line) which are precise and conserve product. On the look above, I’m wearing Magenta Ray on my lips.
From left to right: New Blue, Brilliant Violet, Vivid Sunburst, Luminous Mauve
I also tested out a few shades from their nail lacquer line ($10). I’ve been getting so many compliments on these fun, poppy shades! I love that they are pure and do not have a grey cast. The New Blue shade is my favourite… it’s be perfect baby blue and is so crisp – without a drop of grey or beige!
I love all four colours, but find that the brush and formula can make application a bit difficult. I think thin coats or even applying this product with a sponge is your best bet.
I really liked how daring the Mary Kay Spring 2017 makeup collection is. All the colours are super fun, on-trend and a great way to energize your makeup routine!
