Best and Worst of Smashbox?

[eowyn797]

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Originally Posted by aziajs I will have to try the soft lights! So, what about the fusion shadows? I don't think I've seen these.

oh the FUSION shadows look just like the FUSION blushes (with 5 stripes) only they come in e/s colors instead of peachy/pinky/face colors. my favorite is Sequence (which is actually kinda pinky/purple), Mesh or Merge. they usually come as part of kits of QVC specials so you'd have to look for them on eBay or swap for them, most likely.

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

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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

Smashing Envy/Envy are the same product. On the packaging, the products read "Smashing (actual name here)."

All in all I'm not totally impressed with smashbox. I agree that the primers are hit or miss, for some they feel "greasy" and for others they feel "drying," they get a lot of hype, which is why they're so popular, but they're not my favorite primers, or the best. The eye shadows are nothing to scream about. None of the colors are particularly special, I can easily dupe each one. I do like their soft lights and the new lipglosses, they're less sticky than the others and come in different finishes. I like the powder blushes, but they're too small for such a high price point.

The new foundations are some of the grossest ones I've ever felt. They claim to be oil free....yeah right.

 

[Chrystia]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04 The new foundations are some of the grossest ones I've ever felt. They claim to be oil free....yeah right.

I thought the exact same thing. A smashbox artist put it on me and an hour late I looked in the mirror and "YUCK". I 'm so glad I didn't buy it. smashbox is a lot of hit and miss. I love my lipgloss pixel and drammatica from the Tokidoki collection. But the price is really high on Smashbox products, and for cheaper prices I get better quality usually from MAC.

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04 Smashing Envy/Envy are the same product. On the packaging, the products read "Smashing (actual name here)."

Oh wow! They must have changed the formula for ENVY then because when I bought it, the website said that it had rainbow glitter, and now it says it has silver glitter. I have compared mine and the Sephora tester recently and they do look different.

 

[MiCHiE]

I've bought a few of their shadows and I'm really not impressed. I have a purple one (Camera, I think) and everytime I wear it, I look like I've been punched in my eyes. "Green Room" (think "Humid") and Midnight Black ("Carbon") are equally unimpressive. Midnight Black is not even as black as my NYX one.

 

[Chrissi]

Soft Lights are amazing! I agree with whoever said they are better than MSF's could ever hope to be. I've got Aglow and it is just beautiful. The lip palette I also got is amazing, very impressed with it. I also adore their primer, it makes my skin feel like velvet and makes my make up last SO long. I also like the slanted eyeliner brush, makes your eyeliner go on really easily, but their gel liners are to be avoided - the one I tried was totally crap.

 

[macjunkieTURKEY]

i bought the photo op under eye brightener it does nothing but really nothing on me. i am really disappointed.

 

[crazeddiva]

Best: Soft Lights(Gives an amazing glow under any kind of lights)
Lipgloss(one of the few lipglossos that isn't sticky or sticks to my hair)
Skin Tint Sticks(it didn't break out my oily/combination skin and a great selection of shades for my choclate/walnut mixed complexion)
Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner(stays put-a big plus)
Their #3 Face & Body Brush works wonders.
Emulsion Lip Exfoliant

Worst: Gel Liners(minus the Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner). Not too thrilled on them.

 

[glam8babe]

the photo finish foundation primer is amazing! aint tried any of their other products yet but im sure most of them will be kool

 

[MrsRjizzle]

I have alot of smashbox. Use to really like it, but have found so much that i like better. I use the primer and blush right now. I love the way the creme eyeliner goes on but it doesnt last. The eyeshadow. not high pigmented, i like urben decay so much better. The lipglosses are ok, but i am not so into the super sticky feel. I do kinda like the eyelash primer and the gel mascara, but i have been wearing the dior blackout and i feel like i get the same effect with just that one. so as far as smashbox goes. I just am not in love the way i useto be. i dont think theres one product they have i couldnt live with out...

 

[pookus]

LOVE: the lipglosses (Enhance is the most perfect sheer raspberry EVER), the bronze photo finish primer, fusion softlights blushes (intermix makes a great bronzer, gossamer & guru are two of my all-time stand-bys), brushes (when the nordies special edition sets come out, they always have some nice inclusions.

DON'T LOVE: cream eyeliners, foundations (particularly disappointing from a company who is supposed to be all about photo-ready beauty), and the l/s and e/s are just OK.

 

[Julie5]

Hate the lipglosses they smellafter awhile unlike Mac's

 

[Jinni]

lipglosses (Pixel is my everyday gloss), single eyeshadows, softlights, TM, skin tints, primer, brushes (#19 is love)

Under-eye brightner (does nothing), eyelights eyeshadows (no staying power), fusion eyeshadows (no pigment), "That's a Wrap" mascara (YUCK)

I've tried the blushes, bronzers, and creme eyeliners and they are ok, but nothing special imo.

 

[Julie5]

I have to say I really like the Halo powder

 

[yodagirl]

*-Best:

Brow Tech...LOVE this stuff! Its quick, easy to use, and I was able to find a color that matched (which is always good lol)

The brushes are also fantastic. I love the 19, 21, and 9 as well as the brow brush. Awesome quality and RED handles

Love the blushes! The colors are gorgeous and the color seems to last much longer than some other brands I've tried.

The Fusion Soft Lights are wonderful as well. I usually use them on days when I want a soft cheek color.

*-Worst:

HALO....I am so glad I was able to return this lol. I adored it the first three or four days I tried it, but then the acne army decided to invade my face. I have never, ever broken out so badly from a foundation as I had with this. The pimples were huge and painful and my fiancee steered clear of me for about a week lol.

The cream liners are also pretty awful IMO. About an hour after I had applied it to the top lash line, it had magically disappeared...Needless to say, this got returned as well.

Not too crazy for the few eyeshadows I've tried either. The ones I have are chalky and no matter how much building up you do, it still looks like you don't have any color on your eye.

O-Glow...I looked like a clown...thats all I'm gonna say about that lol

 

[Julie5]

I would like to try the wiked collection which are the dark lips that looks really nice!!! Any one try that?

 

[Almost black.]

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Originally Posted by adored I really love Smashbox blush & soft lights. I think they have really good color payoff & the pots are huge, so they'll last you forever.

I'm checking these on ebay for quite some time and must admit that I'll probably end up buying them.

They look fantastic and I've heard so many good thing about those so I supose they are must haves.

 

[Love Always Ivy]

eyeshadows, lipsticks, brushes = fabulous

creme eyeliners, anything foundation like = icky

 

[cetati]

You've all convinced me to go and try Soft Lights! ARGH THERE GOES MORE MONEY.

 

[adored]

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Originally Posted by cetati You've all convinced me to go and try Soft Lights! ARGH THERE GOES MORE MONEY.

You will love them! I have almost every color. You can get them pretty cheap on eBay too which is nice!