I have a roundup review of some new Prada Beauty launches. They just launched a new Light Glowing Lip Oil Stick ($50 each) and Light Glowing Highlighter Powder ($90 each). I also have some quick swatches of the Dimensions Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Palettes ($85 each) I’ve tested in today’s post. All the items are refillable. I picked mine up from Nordstrom but you can also find the launches at Sephora and Prada Beauty.
Light Glowing Lip Oil Stick
There are four shades of the Prada Light Glowing Lip Oil Stick available in the US (I think other countries might have a few more shades). I picked up the tinted ones and love the formula. They’re smooth, comfortable, hydrating and feel ultra luxurious on the lips. The pigment is very sheer though and gives the lips a barely there tint. You can definitely bring out the color with a coordinating lip pencil, but on their own they are so sheer, I don’t know that the lack of pigment justifies the steep price tag. The formula is also very soft. While I didn’t experience any breakage due to the softness, they have shifted from the base a little after application so there are dents on the sides of the lip balm from the packaging.
- U016 is a light pink
- U018 is also a light pink, but slightly deeper
- U019 is a soft brown
I am happy with the splurges although given my darker lip tone I would have skipped U016 if I had known how sheer it would be on my lips. If you prefer something with more pigment the Hydrating Lip Balm has better color payoff (I really like the Shade Guava). Or I would recommend opting for any of the YSL tinted balms like the Candy Glow or Candy Glaze (also still spendy but not quite as expensive).
Since these are balmy oils and sheer the lasting power isn’t going to be long with these but they are easy to reapply without a mirror.
Light Glowing Highlighter Powder
I did a poll on whether or not you were interested in the new Light Glowing Highlighter Powders and most of you were turned off by the steep price tag. I do think the price is outrageous but I was really impressed with these highlighters. The colors are just SO beautiful with the perfect amount of glow. I love all three and think the texture and pigment is SO stunning, I nearly forgot about the sticker shock after swatching these.
1 Champagne is a light cool champagne on my golden olive skin, if you have light or fair skin tones I think this won’t look as pink on you as it does my skin
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2 Pink is a stunning soft cool pink
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3 Deep is a soft bronzed shimmer, it’s a skin but better tone on me
I am still struggling with some texture and dry patches on my face so it did emphasize my texture a little bit, but with a lighter hand and good blending I really love how they look on the skin. Are they worth $90? I don’t think so, but I am still very happy with the splurge. Below wearing the following lip and cheek combos, also wearing:
- Foundation Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation BD41
- Concealer YSL Touche Eclat Shade 3
- Powder Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Shade 30
- Eyeshadow Prada Dimensions Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Palette Shade 08 + 09
- Eyeliner Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Cocoa
- Mascara Prada Pradascope Lash Mascara
- Brows Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer in Caramel
- Hair BaByliss Pro Curling Wand (1.25 inch)
- Earrings Mejuri Plush Small Hoops
Light Glowing Highlighter Shade 1 Champagne and Glowing Lip Oil Stick 016 Rose, quick note, I applied the highlighter with a heavier hand to show the color, but for normal makeup wear I would combine this with a regular blush or bronzer and apply the highlighter just as a softer highlight
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Light Glowing Highlighter Shade 2 Pink and Glowing Lip Oil Stick 018 Pink
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Light Glowing Highlighter Shade 3 Deep and Glowing Lip Oil Stick 019 Brown
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Dimensions Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Palettes
Last we have a look at the Prada Dimensions Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Palettes. These are super finely milled palettes with an ultra smooth texture. They remind me of the eyeshadows from Surratt and Cle de Peau with the soft powdery almost creamy texture. I think the color combinations are SO beautiful but I have very dry eyelids so this kind of texture tends to look dry on my eyes if I pack the color on. Each palette has a good mix of finishes. I think the tones are beautiful and well thought out.
I had such high hopes for Peony but the colors match my skin tone so closely I cannot see any color payoff on my eyes. Pansy shows up better but still gives a very natural eye look. Primula has the best color payoff. I really wanted to love at least one of these for an everyday look but in the time I’ve had them I haven’t reached for very much.
Based on the feedback I’ve received from most of you it appears I’m in the minority with my eyelid area being dry, so if your eyelids are normal or oily I think these should wear very well on you.
- 06 Pulp has a rosewood matte, shimmery champagne, satiny yellow beige and sheer reddish pink matte
- 07 Peony has the most beautiful mix of soft neutrals, I really wish these showed up on my skin tone
- 08 Pansy has a dusty rose pink, soft satin tan, light warm pink, shimmery champagne with a duochrome shift
- 09 Primula has a dusty caramel tan, deep brown, brick brown and brown with green shift
Overall really love the highlighters, lip oil sticks are really pretty but so sheer I don’t know how I feel about the splurge. Eyeshadows aren’t bad, but the formula and colors aren’t something I am super in love with.
Available at Nordstrom, Sephora and Prada Beauty.
