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Old 09-13-2006, 11:43 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Smashbox Soft Lights
Has anyone tried Smashbox's Soft Lights face powders? I'm looking for a product with more of a glow than shimmer/glitter.

Any shade recommedations for an NC20, with light brown hair and hazel eyes? I'm thinking Fusion Intermix or Soft Lights Glow or Winter White.

I definitely want the #19 brush; I spent almost five minutes petting the brush in the store a few months ago.

Thanks for any opinions!

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Old 09-21-2006, 05:53 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I am an NC20 and I adore Smashbox Softlights. I breakout from MAC MSF's and this is the next best thing. I have quite a few and love all of them. They definitely give u a gorgeous glow and I use mine everyday. Here are the ones I have- Cast/Crew Duo, Tint, Lens, Intermix, Illuminance Duo, Guru, Highlight and the Dusk Bronzer. I love to use them after I apply my blush because it softens the look and evens out the blush making it look flawless. I use Guru and Intermix alone as a blush and they are gorgeous. I also use Highlight and the light color of my Cast/Crew all over my face for an airbrush like finish to my makeup. I got my #19 brush on ebay for $25 and I love it. I even use it to apply my BE foundation. HTH's

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Old 10-16-2006, 02:16 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i have Guru and it's gorgeous!
i use MAC 187 brush with it.

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Old 10-22-2006, 03:03 AM   #4 (permalink)
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i am NW20, brown hair, blue eyes and Lens is a spot on match for my skin color, but with shimmer! i love it. it is THE perfect finish to put over my foundation/blush.

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Old 11-03-2006, 09:05 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Has anyone tried Smashbox's Soft Lights face powders? I'm looking for a product with more of a glow than shimmer/glitter.

Any shade recommedations for an NC20, with light brown hair and hazel eyes? I'm thinking Fusion Intermix or Soft Lights Glow or Winter White.

I definitely want the #19 brush; I spent almost five minutes petting the brush in the store a few months ago.

Thanks for any opinions!
I would get "Tint" if you've got a nice medium tan. It's a nice one with a fusion of bronzy-pink gold.

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Old 11-20-2006, 07:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Does anyone have a swatch of Prism? Is it really pink or more of light pink color?
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Old 11-20-2006, 08:22 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I am an NW15 and I've used both Lens and Shimmer and I love them! They have a great, soft texture and they are easy to apply and blend. I wouldn't necessarily say that they are BETTER than MSFs, but they are really good and make a good substitution for them! Shimmer is a lot like Shimpagne when applied. I hope that helps!

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Old 11-20-2006, 10:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I have Highlight, and I lust for the Dusk fusion soft lights. I also like the Artificial Lights, which is like a liquid version of the softlights. I have Prism and Glow, both are very beautiful.

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Old 11-21-2006, 10:27 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Does anyone have a swatch of Prism? Is it really pink or more of light pink color?
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Prism is really pink. Shimmer is the lighter pink.

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Old 11-21-2006, 10:44 PM   #10 (permalink)
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The cover model on the new Sephora circus catalog is wearing the Prism color,and it looks so pretty. The price was kinda crazy though,I hope it is a big pot for 28!?That is the first time I have ever seen it, I have never tried anything Smashbox. I guess I am too busy being caught up in all the MAC stuff...haha.

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Old 11-23-2006, 12:22 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The price was kinda crazy though,I hope it is a big pot for 28!?.
Dude, it's a huge cake of color. Our blushes are $24 and they're alot smaller. The Soft Lights are even bigger than MSF's, and I think you get better color payoff with SL's.

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Old 11-23-2006, 12:38 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I really want to try Prism. I love Porcelain Pink but I really have to pack it on. Shooting star shows up great on me though because I am so pale.
Thanks for the info on the Soft Lights..

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Old 11-23-2006, 01:50 AM   #13 (permalink)
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oh it's a HUGE round of color. worth the price IMO (Even though all mine were free hehe)

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Old 11-27-2006, 11:49 AM   #14 (permalink)
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i just got tint and im a NW15 it gives me a really preety glow and the cake is huge ill definitly be buying more smashbox!

The main difference between MSF's and soft lights are msf's look really sparkley and are alot more flashy not really natural looking like the smashbox lights just give you a nice soft glow.

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Old 11-28-2006, 04:41 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I just got the Smashbox VIP set from Sephora. It has Tint in it and OMG is it lovely. I'm wearing it today instead of Shimpagne and my skin is just glowing without the over the top shimmer.

I went ahead and bought Lens on ebay and I can't wait to use it.

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