Hi girls, I just posted some swatches for some of the Rose Romance stuff in the swatch section! I was surprised I actually got to see some of this in the store today -- but luckily, my family wanted to go eat at the mall food court. Yay!
I only got to swatch a few things -- mostly the stuff I was interested in because I didn't have much time.
I'm NC40, asian with yellow undertones, dk brown eyes/hair.
Eyeshadows
Overall, I didn't think the eyeshadows were that sheer on me actually. The first picture I posted is pretty true to color on me so you guys can look at those for better color idea.
"Of Summer" - This was a very pretty lilac that was pigmented, I thought, but just a light color. Application was smooth.
"Et tu, Bouquet?" - This one was a tad bit chunkier to go on, but it was pigmented too and just a light color.
"Silverthorn" - This is the one I was interested in most. It is super pigmented and reminds me of an industrial metal. It has the greenish undertones like the others suggest. It's really frosty on me and the application is smooth. This is the most unique of the 3 but I'm still on the fence if I really want this. My eyelids are getting wrinkly and I think this will bring that wrinkly feature out more. Plus, I don't think this really goes that well with my skin tone.
Blush/Beauty Powders
Comparing "Summer Rose" and "Blush of Youth", they looked a little similar on me on the face -- I think because I have a slight natural flush due to the pregnancy though so they both come off pinky.
"Just a Pinch" - This is not liquidy at all, and it's got a medium stiffness consistency. I didn't think it applied that smoothly on my hand, but I didn't try it on my cheeks. The color is more reddish than pink on me. I was super excited about this when the collection was first announced, but I don't think this will look that good on me either.
"Summer Rose" - This is pigmented enough to be used as a light blush on NC40. It has a very very slight cool violet cast to it but it is mostly rose. I probably don't NEED this but I'll probably cave and get it..
"Blush of Youth" - This is too light to be used as a light blush on NC40. It is a light pinky ashy color on my hand but on my face, I don't see it too ashy. It kinda reminds me of a less shimmery version of Barbie Loves Mac Pearl Blossom but I'll have to go check mine to compare.
Other
"Love & Friendship" Nail Polish - This is actually way purplier and darker than I expected! I totally wanted to get it after seeing one of the more pinky light swatches in the swatch thread, but on me, it is a medum lavender. I'm completely passing on this one. I think others may like it but I was hoping for something lighter to make my skin pop more. I was dissapointed with this.
"Secret Crush" Lippie - This looks like clear red gel in the tube. I only swatched it on my hand and it's a bit liquidy compared to lip glass. I didn't care for it so I didn't even bother swatching the other see through lip stuff.
Unfortunately, they didn't have the quad out for testing.
I didn't see Fix+Rose (which I wanted). They had the two pigments but I didn't have time to test them or the lipsticks.
I also tried Fresh Brew on while I was there, due to the other WoC Fresh Brew thread. I don't think it does much for me since it's pretty close to my skin tone. I don't think pairing it with the light beauty powders did it much justice though, so I may try it again someday with a more daring cheek.
I could theoretically pass on this whole collection -- but....I'll probably get the Fix+ Rose and Summer Rose Beauty Powder. Not sure about Silverthorn and Blush of Youth yet. I think I'll sleep on it.
Hope this helps!
