Sunday 5 March 2017

Pixi X Aspyn Ovard

 
Pixi is not a brand I've dived into before; I've heard people rave about the Glow Tonic and other various products but nothing has ever caught my eye enough to purchase. That was until Aspyn Ovard released a range (why am I such a sucker for special collections nowadays?!) Many of the Youtubers I've watched for years have brought out a lot of collaborations in the past few months or so, and I'll never begrudge supporting the people I like watching on Youtube - girls gotta look out for one another, you know?
 
I was tempted by the cheek powder in 'Rome Rose', which looked like a gorgeous shimmery rose blush, but in the end I had to be practical since I don't wear blusher often enough to justify it, and I went for a highlighter. Given my skin tone, I probably should have been drawn to the shade 'London Lustre', purely because it was the lighter highlight, but in the end I couldn't resist the darker shade in 'Santorini Sunset', because it is perfect. Slightly controversial beauty statement, but I'm not the biggest fan of the Mary-Lou Manizer by TheBalm (too much texture, not a good look for me) and this champagne-gold highlight is exactly what I wished it would have looked like. Win win. 

 
£14 is what I would consider to be a brilliant price for a good quality highlight; I've paid much more for highlights that I know I would never wear as much. This one in 'Santorini Sunset', aside from having the cutest name since Santorini is where Aspyn got engaged, has a finely milled formula that just glides onto the skin and I'm telling you, a little goes a long way. I'd love to try the other shade in the collection now that I've fallen in love with this one, although white highlights don't hold as much of a space in my heart. I would put Santorini Sunset into the same category as 'Whisper of Gilt' by MAC - it doesn't look as golden in the pan, but when applied has a similar effect, and Pixi is cruelty free! I've popped this straight into my uni make up collection, quite the privilege considering I only take a couple of make up bags with me. I've switched out my Sweet Copper Compact for this in my everyday make up routine, so if that doesn't tell you its earned a good review then I'm not sure what will, considering I'm addicted to that compact.
 
I have to admit, in the past I've been put off the brand by the packaging (I really need to stop doing this, I know), because it seemed like it was targeted towards an older audience, and the pale green is a little on the plain side for my taste. I completely take that statement back now after trying this range, Aspyn's collaboration has made me look a little closer, and although I'll never be a No1 fan of the pale green, the product underneath, and even the detail on the packaging for this collection, is worth checking out.

 

 
 
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6 comments

  1. Oooo, i've been seeing this around all over recently and the verdict seems pretty great! the colour looks like it would really work nicely on my pale skin. I'm always put off pixi because of their packaging, i've wanted to buy things from them for months but i'm such a packaging gal that i just can't do it. This product might just be the breakthrough!

    Courtney | Lashes and Luxe

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    1. Its definitely in my top three highlights! *Chants* Do it do it do it!!

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  2. I love Pixi skincare, I've not really tried their makeup though. I want to try this highlighter though, it looks right up my street. I also really want to the Its Judy Time palette, It has some stunning shades in it xx

    LPage Beauty

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    1. Thank you so much for commenting! This was my first Pixi make up purchase and I'm beyond impressed :) Yes I've read reviews on that palette and they seem to be really positive!

      Em x

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  3. Oh my gosh, that colour is STUNNING. I've seen so much of the recent Pixi collaborations, but I haven't particularly been drawn to any of the products until I saw this post. It doesn't look too chunky or glittery, which is exactly what you want in a highlighter. I'm definitely going to have a little look on the Pixi site now!

    Olivia - The Northernist x

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    1. Isn't it?! I couldn't resist! It's such a lovely formula, definitely one to beat :) Thanks for the comment Olivia!

      Em x

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