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Originally Posted by neeshie
hi, just tried your link and it doesn't work...i think it is pureluxecosmetics.com
Any colour recommendations?
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Sorry for the bad link, yes it should've been pureluxecosmetics.com ....
I've got about a dozen of their little samples so far and my favourites are Supernova, Galaxy, Tart!, Fresh, and Vortex (site descriptions below), along with the couple of samples I've got from their "Aura" collection (basically the "Auras" are pearl shadows with irridescence of the colour selected - Red Aura, Opal Aura, Blue Aura etc... quite similar to the "Reflects" Mac pigments).
Their Kaleidoscope collection are also pretty good -
http://www.pureluxecosmetics.com/wst_page20.html - while IMHO they don't offer the really radical dramatic colour shift the site promises, they remind me strongly of the shimmery duo-chrome-ness of "Seedy Pearl" (my fave Mac shadow) but with slightly different mixes of contrast-shimmer through each one, even though the Kaleidoscope samples are more expensive I'd say they are well worth a go.
The ones that weren't so good were the "simpler" Pure Luxe colours I tried (I bought a basic grey, green and a white and they were just... OK...) but still, a dollar's pretty good even for those.
There's lots more reviews of pureluxe stuff on
http://www.makeupalley.com if you're registered (this is where I first heard of 'em I think), and I've got an order in for samples of their blushes, mineral foundation and concealer powders this time, I'll let you know how they go.
Overall I think the quality overall (lastability etc) isn't quite as good as Mac pigments, but the colours are SO interesting and unique that they're a steal at the price.
Hope this helps.....
Supernova - ULTRA SUPER SPARKLE! For a true shadow diva. Medium pink with golden/yellow interference.
Galaxy- ULTRA SUPER SPARKLE! For a true shadow diva! Smokey blue/green with a golden interference.
Vortex - This is a ONE OF A KIND color! I have never seen so many colors in one product before. At first glance, it appears baby blue. Look again and you will see gold and silver shimmer overlay. Apply wet, let dry, blend, and see the color change again! Now you have a baby blue base, a pink reflection seems to emminate from the blue, and over all of that, you have gold and silver speckles of glimmer. WoW!!
Tart - NOT FOR THE SHY!! This green is for the divas only
Bright, bold neon green. Metallic.
Fresh - pink/peach/yellow/gold all interferencing with each other. WOW!!!!!
The Aura Collection is a unique line of shadows.
To look at each in the jar, all you see is a pearly white.
When the light hits it, you see the hidden color flash.
Applied wet, POW the color just jumps out at you!
VERY unique!