Thursday, April 23, 2015

Pixi by Petra Ultimate Beauty Kit Second Edition Review + Swatches


I've been hearing and reading so much about the Pixi brand, it was only a matter of time until I'd go on a makeup buying spree. And whatdya know, I did. 
And yes, I did some damage, but it was SO WORTH IT!

I bought three products (now would be the time to applaud my ability to restrict myself): The Ultimate Beauty Kit Second Edition (managed to snatch the last in stock for only $17!! It was originally $34!), the famous Glow Mist and the Tinted Brilliance Balm in Magnific Mauve

For the record, I have no regrets.


Just look at this baby. 
Everything - from the carefully designed (and convenient, 3-fold) packaging to the contents of this beauty kit is simply stunning. 

There are 30 cool and warm eyeshadows (some more shimmery than others, but all beautiful), 6 heavenly highlighters and 6 cheek blushes

The eyeshadows are definitely on the more natural looking, almost nude side (aside from a couple blue and purple colors). Some are more pigmented than others, but here's the awesome thing: you can build them up to achieve the desired look. They don't crumb, they don't crease, they are very blendable and just all around amazing to use. This, in my opinion, is just the perfect palette for spring and summer. You can pull of a very breezy spring look with some of the lighter shades, or go all out on the bolder colors. There are quite many combinations here and I am just so excited to explore them all. 

I also love to the fact that these eyeshadows, blushes and highlighters are all infused with vitamin E. They definitely go on a bit smoother than most of my other eyeshadows, and they give you this really fresh, energized and luminous look. You will look (and feel!) like a freaking fairy. 

Oh, and they stay in place. I did use the Glow Mist on top, so it might be due to that, but my makeup did not budge a millimeter all throughout the day. 







Here are three very different looks I achieved with this palette:



17 comments:

  1. I can't believe you got that palette for only $17! The eyeshadow look amazing, and since I wear more nude/neutral colors most of the time, it would be perfect for me! ;)

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    1. It's a steal! It actually went out of stock for some time, but thankfully they have some more on the website. It is in the LAST CHANCE section though, and for $17 it's an absolute must-buy :) One of my favorite eye-shadow palettes of all time.

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  2. The colors are so pretty. ♡ I would so get this if I won.

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    1. They really are gorgeous and they feel so silky smooth on your eyelids.. and they blend fabulous:)

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  3. The colors are so pretty. ♡ I would so get this if I won.

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  4. Was worried by the test pic of your arm they would be light, I like really pigmented shadows, bit the pictures of your final looks -especially the blue- are beautiful.

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  5. This is the most gorgeous kit! I wouldn't have regrets either. I'm a fan of colorful eye looks and am in love with this blue eye you put together. So pretty!

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  6. Okay... $17??? That is beyond a bargain! Great looks you're sporting, as well.

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  7. I would love to have this. I love all the different colors.

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  8. What a palette of beautiful colors--I'd love to try it!

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  9. The colors are very pretty and very wearable.

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  10. Wow this is gorgeous!! What a great selection!! The shades are rich and gorgeous!!

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  11. Wow this is gorgeous!! What a great selection!! The shades are rich and gorgeous!!

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  12. I have seen this palette in pictures several times and the price and thought something must not be as good as it looks but am so glad to read your review on this. It sounds wonderful regarding the formula and the diverse looks you created are so pretty. Definitely sounds like a must buy.

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  13. There are some awesome colors. Would love to try them.

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  14. I love this! Eye makeup is my favorite. I just wish I was better at putting it on. You look amazing!

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  15. Wow!! You have gorgeous eyes. No matter how hard I tried I don't think I could ever emulate that application. But I could sure have fun trying with all of these colors!

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