PRODUCT REVEW: MARY KAY HELLO SUNSHINE COLLECTION

Today I’d like to introduce you to a limited edition Mary Kay collection called Hello Sunshine*, which was launched in celebration of spring and summer.

 What They Say:

Mary Kay Springy Eye Duo: This amazing eye colour has a springy feel and glides on effortlessly to provide long-lasting colour. The smart cream-to-powder formula leaves a smooth, even finish. Use shades alone or together to create a gorgeous look just for you!

RRP: $26 (1g) – Available from Mary Kay

Mary Kay Creamy Lip Colour: Create this season’s soft and feminine lips with this long-lasting, creamy formula. Lightweight with a semi-matte finish, it conditions and feels moisturising to keep lips feeling smooth and comfortable. You’ll get colour that stays true without feathering or bleeding. Available in two shades, Retro Rose and Carefree Coral .

RRP: $25 (2g) - Available from Mary Kay 

Mary Kay Lip Gel: Turn up the volume on your lips with this ultra-glossy lip gel! It provides bold, rich, buildable colour with a glass-like smooth mirror finish, leaving lips feeling soft and hydrated. Available in Cherry Twist.

RRP: $27 (3.2g) - Available from Mary Kay 

What I Say:

The Mary Kay Springy Eye Duo’s come in two colour combinations, Summer Sunset which is a warm shade that contains a warm copper shade and a golden yellow, while, the combination Stone Washed contains a mid-brown shade as well as a mid-blue shade.

I have to be honest and admit that some of these shades are not my usual preferred colours, and I rarely (read never) wear yellow or blue Eyeshadow! In saying that, they colours are lovely, though I would have preferred something less bright and a little more neutral (conservative?) So I have been using the copper shade from the one duo, mixed with the brown shade from the other one. The eyeshadows are so light and extremely soft and easy to blend, and they have a very good pigmentation, so you can apply them sheer, or easily build up the colour to personal preference.

The Mary Kay Creamy Lip Colour Lipsticks are very pigmented and moisturising lipsticks, with a lovely semi-matte finish although they do have a touch of sheen. They are very easy to apply, and feel so light and lovely on the lips. They lasts fairly well, and even when they start to fade, they fade evenly leaving a lovely stain behind on the lips. The ‘Carefree Coral’ shade is a lovely pinkish red shade, while ‘Retro Rose’ is a lovely warm red shade.

Finally, the Mary Kay Lip Gel is a lipgloss, that is extremely pigmented, and the shade ‘Cherry Twist’ leaves you with an intense and bold red lip with a high glossy finish. It is easy to apply, and can be used on its own (although I do recommend using a lipliner, to avoid any bleed), or you can use it on top of a lipstick for extra pizazz. The feels incredibly lovely on the lips, and has a nice light moisturising feel, leaving your lips feel very soft. As most lipglosses it doesn’t last that long on the lips, although you can wear if for a few hours if you don’t eat or drink.

L-R: Lip Gel in Cherry Twist,
Creamy Lip Colour Lipsticks in Carefree Coral and Retro Rose

Overall this is a beautiful spring and summer collection and I do find it difficult to pick a favourite. Although I don’t usually wear the bright eye shadows, I really like the cream shades, as they are quick and easy to apply, and lasts so well without fading or creasing. The lipsticks are so lovely and moisturising to wear, and the shades are both lovely and very wearable, and likewise, the lipgloss, is so lovely, although, of course, the bright red shade might not be for everyone, although personally I really like it, and find it a great way to brighten up the face.

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

What do you think of this limited edition Hello Sunshine collection from Mary Kay? Do you wear bold and bright makeup?
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