Beauty Mark
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I've been meaning to try some, but I want to know what people think are Smashbox's strengths and weakness in comparison to other brands.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Best and Worst of Smashbox?
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BunnyBunnyBunny
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I only have the eyeshadow powder SMASHING ENVY which is an intense black with rainbow glitter. It's one of my favorite black shadows, but it's discontinued and I'm almost out! D:
I've tried their gel eyeliners and they are horrible. They just don't look good at all. Stick with fluidline if you want gel liners.
That's all I know!
I've tried their gel eyeliners and they are horrible. They just don't look good at all. Stick with fluidline if you want gel liners.
That's all I know!
aziajs
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Personally, I am not a big fan of their shadows. I have a couple duos (which are now d/c) that are pretty nice. They apply well and have nice pigment, which are two problems I have with their other shadows. I also find that they don't last that long, they seem to fade over the course of a few hours.
As Bunny said, the gel liner are a joke. Stay away from them. They completely disappeared on me in an hour.
I do really like their lipglosses. They aren't super sticky and they have nice color and opacity.
The skin tints are also really nice. It's a cream-gel formula in a stick form, like a stick foundation. They wear well and you get a ton of product. I'll never go through mine. You only need a little and you can use your fingers or a brush to blend them.
ETA: I forgot to add that the brow tech is nice. I use it everyday.
As Bunny said, the gel liner are a joke. Stay away from them. They completely disappeared on me in an hour.
I do really like their lipglosses. They aren't super sticky and they have nice color and opacity.
The skin tints are also really nice. It's a cream-gel formula in a stick form, like a stick foundation. They wear well and you get a ton of product. I'll never go through mine. You only need a little and you can use your fingers or a brush to blend them.
ETA: I forgot to add that the brow tech is nice. I use it everyday.
eowyn797
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i 2nd the immense love for the Soft Lights & Blush. the Soft Lights are so much better than MSFs could ever hope to be. the texture and glow and colors are divine. the Soft Lights/Blush duos that come in their kits are super nice. two of my favorites are Plush/Prism & Warmth/Luminance. the best standalone Soft Lights, imo, are Lens, Highlight & Prism.
their FUSION shadows are also great - i like them better than the regular trios/singles (my favorite is Sequence). same goes for the FUSION Soft Lights (my favorite is Dimension, the newest).
their FUSION shadows are also great - i like them better than the regular trios/singles (my favorite is Sequence). same goes for the FUSION Soft Lights (my favorite is Dimension, the newest).
Dark_Phoenix
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I love their lipglosses <3
Pout is the perfect super light pink on me and it isn't too sticky... it feels really nice on lips.
Their slanted eyeliner brush is a dream; I can line my waterline in no time, and it'll look perfect.
I do not like their shadows... they look chalky on me.
Pout is the perfect super light pink on me and it isn't too sticky... it feels really nice on lips.
Their slanted eyeliner brush is a dream; I can line my waterline in no time, and it'll look perfect.
I do not like their shadows... they look chalky on me.
aziajs
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I will have to try the soft lights! So, what about the fusion shadows? I don't think I've seen these.
Originally Posted by eowyn797
i 2nd the immense love for the Soft Lights & Blush. the Soft Lights are so much better than MSFs could ever hope to be. the texture and glow and colors are divine. the Soft Lights/Blush duos that come in their kits are super nice. two of my favorites are Plush/Prism & Warmth/Luminance. the best standalone Soft Lights, imo, are Lens, Highlight & Prism. their FUSION shadows are also great - i like them better than the regular trios/singles (my favorite is Sequence). same goes for the FUSION Soft Lights (my favorite is Dimension, the newest). |
I will have to try the soft lights! So, what about the fusion shadows? I don't think I've seen these.
oh_twicemyburn
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I have quite a few of their brushes which are really nice, and I also use Backdrop tinted moisturizer to even out my skin tone, since I skip foundation. I've been impressed so far.
missBOMBcheLLe
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| Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny
I only have the eyeshadow powder SMASHING ENVY which is an intense black with rainbow glitter. It's one of my favorite black shadows, but it's discontinued and I'm almost out! D: |
is it SMASHING ENVY or just ENVY? if it's ENVY (it has rainbow glitter in it 2) then it's not d/c! stores still carry it and it's on the website. i just got one last weds @ nordstrom and it's gorgeous!!!
i bought midnight black e/s (the truest black i've seen) last week and got the lip exfoliator and luminance soft lights as a gift with purchase. i haven't tried the exfoliator yet but luminance is a great highlighter. now i want them all
i bought midnight black e/s (the truest black i've seen) last week and got the lip exfoliator and luminance soft lights as a gift with purchase. i haven't tried the exfoliator yet but luminance is a great highlighter. now i want them all
BunnyBunnyBunny
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It's SMASHING ENVY. SMASHING ENVY has rainbow glitter, while ENVY just has silver glitter, unless they just recently changed the formula to SMASHING's. Thanks though! =D
| Originally Posted by redbombchelle
is it SMASHING ENVY or just ENVY? if it's ENVY (it has rainbow glitter in it 2) then it's not d/c! stores still carry it and it's on the website. i just got one last weds @ nordstrom and it's gorgeous!!! i bought midnight black e/s (the truest black i've seen) last week and got the lip exfoliator and luminance soft lights as a gift with purchase. i haven't tried the exfoliator yet but luminance is a great highlighter. now i want them all
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It's SMASHING ENVY. SMASHING ENVY has rainbow glitter, while ENVY just has silver glitter, unless they just recently changed the formula to SMASHING's. Thanks though! =D
missBOMBcheLLe
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| Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny
It's SMASHING ENVY. SMASHING ENVY has rainbow glitter, while ENVY just has silver glitter, unless they just recently changed the formula to SMASHING's. Thanks though! =D |
no problem! i just double checked and there are lots of silver but it also has blue, green, purple and red... i don't know if it's the same but HTH... it's gorgeous though! you should add it to your black collection
goink
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I second the soft lights. If you love beauty powder, you will love soft lights. They are even more finely milled, IMO. They have more of a glow than the beauty powders due to the tiny sparkles.
The lipglosses are great. They are pigmented, non-sticky and have the right amount of shine.
The lipglosses are great. They are pigmented, non-sticky and have the right amount of shine.
mistella
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Soft Lights are great.. I love the lipglosses, I have over 13! the Anti-Shine stuff is great, I use it almost everyday. Their primer is a hit or miss. I thought it was alright. Brushes are very good quality.. overall I really like Smashbox and I think they have good products
girlybird
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I love their softlights, especially highlight and halo. I use one everyday over my blush and it just gives such an amazing glow....not glittery at all (I'm not a glitter fan).
I'm also loving their stick eyeshadows. I got a couple cheaply off Ebay and wow showcase is my fave! I use it sometimes as a liner, or even just in the corners to brighten up.
First post yay!
I'm also loving their stick eyeshadows. I got a couple cheaply off Ebay and wow showcase is my fave! I use it sometimes as a liner, or even just in the corners to brighten up.
First post yay!
Chrystia
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I second the soft lights face powder.
Intermix is my HG blush. MAC has yet to be able to match my love for that when it comes to blush. I do like their eyeshadows as well, because they aren't as glitzy as MAC so I can get away with wearing them to work, whereas I look a little flashy with some MAC shadows at work.
The only other thing I would recommend is the brow tech wax, it helps keep my brows in place really well.
Intermix is my HG blush. MAC has yet to be able to match my love for that when it comes to blush. I do like their eyeshadows as well, because they aren't as glitzy as MAC so I can get away with wearing them to work, whereas I look a little flashy with some MAC shadows at work.
The only other thing I would recommend is the brow tech wax, it helps keep my brows in place really well.
ledonatella
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I've tried the glosses, shadows, blushes and lipsticks and all were very nice. I wasen't a huge fan of the cream liner, it smeared pretty bad, but maybe I'm just used to Fluidlines and nothing else compares for me.
electric-shake
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I just made a post in the other thread about the Photo Finish Foundation Primer, as it is AMAZING.
I love their lipglosses, too. I'd say they're on the same level as MAC's lipglasses when it comes to comparing quality, though.
& As others have said, the cream liners are terrible. I couldn't get it to look right, or normal, at all. And I tried to for a good half hour or so. Stay away from the cream liners!
I love their lipglosses, too. I'd say they're on the same level as MAC's lipglasses when it comes to comparing quality, though.
& As others have said, the cream liners are terrible. I couldn't get it to look right, or normal, at all. And I tried to for a good half hour or so. Stay away from the cream liners!
