Colourpop was a new and exciting brand when I first was blogging and was quite the hype being that this was one of the first companies to not only be super affordable but the quality was second to none. The supershock shadows were and still are a loved product. Now that I've returned to blogging I'm so happy to see not only have they grown but are collabing with some of my favourite and well known childhood favourites.
So I return and it seems like it was meant to be and the stars aligned as the collection that was next was none other then Hocus Pocus. As a proud Halloween Amok queen... this is the season most I look forward too and yes I'm in the UK. Let me live my small fantasy. So the release date was set, my calendar and alarm I had ready and waiting. Now as we all know the release did not go off to the way it was supposed to and I can forgo that as I got the main items I did want. If by some miracle it restocks I will be picking up the Eyeliners and gels which were sold out at the time I was ordering. Hocus Pocus Collection 2020
So I purchased the Gather round sisters palette, I put a spell on you lip kit and also the Liquid BFF eyeliner. Honestly I use the Nyx Liner usually so was curious to see how the Colourpop liner would compare to this one. The pigmentation on the lipstick alone is rich and creamy as I remembered colourpop lippies to be. I didn't really need liners but well now old age is setting in the need for a lip liner in my case is a must and always really recommended when dealing with high pigment red lipsticks. So I'm firstly just so impressed with the packaging as always its the little things that make a collection really pop and whilst the performance of the product is the main thing. This has to be one of the more beautiful collections I've seen this Halloween season. The attention to detail even in the shade names is impressive plus Hocus Pocus is a well loved classic family movie so any little faults would have probably not gone down too well. I'm happy to see they did as always put the effort in from the names to the artwork.
I put a Spell on you Lipstick Duo
This brick red lipstick kit will put you under a spell. This kit includes Winnie LUX Lipstick and Come, We Fly! Lippie Pencil to complete your witchy look.
lux lipstick kit
lippie pencil a long-wearing and high-intensity lip pencil that glides on easily and prevents feathering. many of our lippie Stix have a coordinating lippie pencil designed to compliment it perfectly, but feel free to mix and match.
crème lux lipstick this full-coverage matte lipstick is packed full of the finest pigments to give you long-wearing, true color in all the shades. the matte finish is comfortable and non-drying with intense pigmentation in one swipe. enriched with pomegranate, goji fruit, and grape seed extracts to protect your lips from environmental stressors and premature aging.
The first product is the Lipstick Duo which I must admit is a red shade I wouldn't primarily go for in a shade firstly. However seeing as I'm back to blogging and one for trying new exciting things, I thought why not? 2020 hasn't been the kindest so lets Jazz it up in a way that we can to make it just be a year of exploring things we haven't before. This was one of mine, start off small was my thinking. As with all my reviews I will be giving natural and flash Light pictures as we all know Natural light can be unforgiving at times so I want to ensure you see all before you maybe even think to purchase. As with some cosmetics there is no return policies. So as you can see the lipstick is very richly pigmented and creamy, with Reds they can almost be unforgiving if creamy due to the pigment hence why a matte is preferred. I do find that blotting and a liner can be your friend with this but prepping your lips beforehand an essential step. Nothing to harsh in the means of a scrub and a lip balm a good time before so its had some chance to soak in the lip is also a good tip.
The lip pencil is soft and easy to work with again being of a rich pigment.. if you find your pencil a little to warm just cool in the fridge and the body's own natural heat will help it to warm as you apply for a sharper application. I'm excited to use this Duo for the Mary look I have in mind.
Gather round Sisters Eyeshadow Palette
Description : The cauldron is ready for this 15-pan eyeshadow palette featuring devilishly glam metallic, sparkly Pressed Glitter, and rich spooky mattes. Create your own bewitching look with this rich jewel toned palette.
full moon: pale yellow beige with silver sparkle
hello, Salem: rosy taupe
brew potion: gold glitter with bronze undertone
on toast: midtone yellow brown
coven: warm chocolate brown with champagne gold and silver sparkle
come little children: midtone taupe with silver sparkle
tis' firm: warm crimson
thackery binx: deep violet
yabbos: golden olive
i call it a bus: black with copper and purple pearl
wench: icy silvery taupe
night of frolic: deep burgundy maroon
dead man's toe: deep violet
bewitched: olive green
goodbye cruel world: deep bronze
shadow palette highly pigmented shadow that applies evenly and feels ultra-velvety and silky. this long wearing formula contains a unique combination of softer powders which adheres easily to the eyes, gives a soft focus effect, and blends smoothly and evenly.
finish matte sparkle, matte, pressed glitter, metallic
shade neutrals, nudes, pinks, bronzes, golds, browns, reds, purples, greens, silvers, greys
net weight 17g (0.6oz)
I have to say this palette when I saw the pre release pictures had me very excited. I know Colourpops quality and there affordability have made them a firm favourite of mine for many years. This palette not only in the shades offered excited me but also the attention to detail. The names and the Artwork for the palette and collection are second to none. Now I will have below the swatches and how they perform. I am intrigued to see if the quality is the same as I remember them to be.
These are the swatches from the palette.. taken in natural and flash light photography. I must say the Matte shades feel very dry but they are super pigmented so I would advise a base like a paintpot or good base to prep the eyelid so you can reduce staining especially for the two rich purple matte shades. Even though the mattes feel a little Dry this was mainly Night of Frolic and Dead mans toe...they are rich and do blend out well. Just don't overload your brush with these shades. Also I would say do foundation and facial makeup after doing looks with these and also the deep black shade I call it a Bus. It will save time and frustration if you should get fallout as it will be a mess to clean off. So my advice with these shades is eyes first, face second. This palette is worth the price for the quality given the few minor things I noticed as they are still pigmented and function with a look plus bendability. So the Dry mattes can be forgiven. I have used this palette for a look in my introduction video to YouTube and it was really fun and easy to put together. So Expect more pictures using this palette over the coming weeks.
BFF Eyeliner - Truest Black This ultra-fine brush tip liquid eyeliner delivers intense pigmentation and precision in one swipe. Its super long wearing formula doesn’t transfer or smudge, while its flexible tip creates the easiest, smoothest cat eye ever.
This is an additional purchase which was separate from the collection and as per my previous post is going to be featured in an upcoming post about affordable eyeliners. I will use it in the looks related to this collection but my review of the liner will be in the separate post on performance.
Happy Halloween Sisters...Thou hast awaited and celebrated your return