Molly Cosmetics MC Pigments (swatches/review)

Hello everyone!

Since I really enjoyed the liquid lipsticks from Molly Cosmetics (click here if you haven't read about it yet), I decided to buy some of their pigments and accessories as well.

**DISCLAIMER** NOT SPONSORED. I bought these products with my own money. I'm not paid to review their products... it's just my honest opinion.**

Molly Cosmetics Pigments (MC Pigments) come in 12 stunning shades: 6 colorful and 6 neutral shades. These pigments are vegan and safe to use on the face, lips and nails as well. Of course I've got the neutrals just because I'm used to work with such shades.

Photo from their website

Same as last time it took more or less 20-22 days to arrive here. The pigments came inside a nice white box with MC logo.

I was pretty nervous about the pigments if they spilled or leaked out but Molly Cosmetics team did an awesome job in packing and sealing them. The pigments arrived intact. 💖 

There wasn't any "thank you" note inside so probably they only send it on the first purchase.

Each jar was completely sealed and protected ;) the Italian customs didn't open them.

I got the smallest jar which contains 1.2g of the product but they no longer sell this size

PRICE:

- €6,09 each

- €26,45 for either 6 colorful (Fiona+Annie+Noelle+Molly+Dorothy+Al) or 6 neutrals (Crystal+Meme+Ayu+Scarlett+Fifi+Wiwien)

- €52,83 for all 12 colors

Purchase them here ➡ www.mollycosmeticsshop.com

**Feel free to use my code "ITSMEKANON" to get a 10% off on all products, even on those already on sale**

SHIPPING FEE:

• FREE (without tracking code)
• $5 (with tracking code provided)

NET WEIGHT: 2.5g

LIFE SPAN: 2 years

PACKAGING:

They come in a small clear jar with a black cap and a "Molly Cosmetics" sticker tag on it. There aren't any details regarding the ingredients of the pigments. At the bottom of the jar, you'll see the shade name and how much product it contains.

When you open the cap, you can see a silver/alluminum foil which further protects the product from spilling out.

As I said earlier, I picked the 6 neutral shades: CRYSTAL, MEME, AYU, SCARLETT, FIFI and WIWIEN

CRYSTAL: Brilliant bright white silver irregular glitter

perfect to use as a inner tearduct highlight

MEME: Brilliant champagne gold irregular glitter

AYU: Brilliant reddish copper irregular glitter

SCARLETT: Brick red (metalic) with gold, maroon, silver flecks

mixed with clear gloss, it creates a beautiful red gloss for the lips

FIFI: Medium gray (metalic) with lavander and pink flecks and a hint of gold and silver shimmer

My current favorite. From the pot it looks like just a gray pigment but once you swatch it, it turns into this gorgeous, sultry, magical color.

WIWIEN: Dark brown (metalic) with lavander, maroon green flecks and a hint of  champagne shimmer

I used this once as eyeliner (mixed with Inglot Duraline) and I really loved it.

I applied Fifi as an overall lid color and to smoke the lower lashline and Wiwien mixed with Inglot Duraline as eyeliner.

I created a double cut crease using Fifi for the mobile lids and Crystal as inner tearduct highlight.

PRO's (Scarlett, Fifi, Wiwien):

• unique shades (specially for Fifi)
• great pigmentation even with the tiniest amount
• blends easily
• easy to work with (dry or wet)

PRO's (Crystal, Meme, Ayu):

• great overall glitters for the lids
• stunning colors
• best to work with a spritz of any setting spray (I use MAC Fix+)

CON's:

• can be a little messy when getting the product because the jars don't have sifters (the upgraded packaging doesn't have this issue)
• fall outs (I suggest you do your eye makeup before the complexion)

FINAL VERDICT:

I'm in love with these pigments specially with Fifi and Wiwien. I haven't really played with the rest of the shades but the first impression is positive. I'll definitely buy the colorful ones.

itsmeKANON❤

New Product: MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Powder

MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Powder is a new item from the "Studio Sculpt" collection and it comes in 8 different shades: Light, Light Plus, Medium, Medium Plus, Medium Dark, Medium Deep, Dark, Dark Deep. It retails for $32.00. The product is not yet available in Italy because I checked the italian website and I didn't find it at the Studio Sculpt section.

As stated on the MAC website:

"Studio Sculpt Defining Powder offers sheer, barely-there coverage, immediately correcting uneven tones, leaving skin smooth and sculpted without looking powdery or cakey. Colour glides on with a unique, velvety touch, in eight new shades from Light to Dark Deep. Gel formula infuses the powder with exteme creaminess, providing enough structure to maintain a defined, refined finish."

"Barely there gel formula provides sheer coverage in weightless application. Extremely silky and cream-like, it encompasses the best properties of a liquid and powder for a sculpted look without a heavy makeup feel."

Unfortunately only 3 shades were available (Light Plus, Medium Dark and Medium Deep) so I ended up on buying the lightest among the three just to give it a try. I thought since it's a bit lighter than my skintone I can use it to set my undereye concealer and brighten that area.

Packaging:

Nothing out of the ordinary MAC powders. It comes in a thin compact without a sponge or a powder puff included, but it does have  the standard mirror. It contains 10g/.35 oz.

It has that nice design imprinted on it just like the Studio Sculpt Shade and Line compacts.

Swatch and Texture:

(Light Plus)

It is extremely smooth, silky and velvety. The texture is light and soft. If you stick your finger in it, you can definitely feel that it is between a foundation and powder but if you use a brush it is apparently a powder.

If you look closely you can see just a subtle and slightest iridescence in it. That subtle shimmer supposes to catch the light and make your skin appear soft focused, smooth, and not dull-looking. It also minimizes the appearance of pores making them less noticeable.

It doesn't have a scent on it.

In my opinion, it is a great product perfect for setting your foundation. If you tend to be oily, it will help control the oil a bit.

I will definitely re-purchase this! :D

♥ itsmeKANON