I am a girly girl, it’s something I happily share with everyone. One of the things you will find in my bathroom that secures the fact I am a girly girl is the makeup. After all can you really have too much makeup? That’s a big resounding no for me. I like to have light colors, dark colors, matte colors, shimmery colors. I have to have colors for all occasions, times and outfits. After all a true girly girl uses makeup like an accessory and knows the difference between daytime and night time looks.
Recently I was approached about reviewing PixiGlow, the new line in Pixi makeup. Pixi beauty was started about 10 years ago by Petra Strand who has 20+ years experience as a makeup artist & product developer and real-world experience as a busy working mother of two. Pixi is truly about multitasking, flaw-fixing, youth-enhancing products for women on-the-go with no time to spare. Pixi’s mission is the same now as it was on the first day the Pixi store opened: simply to bring out the natural beauty in all women – to make women look like themselves, only better. PixiGlow, in the line, was inspired by Disney’s Tinkerbell and was made to help women find their own glow. They had me at glow. I love looks in the spring/summer season that are light and shimmery, essentially making me “glow”. This line does just that.
I noticed right off the bat the colors in this line were perfect now that the warmer weather has made it’s way in. Light and shimmery they just give you that warm weather feel. When I wear makeup one of the things I don’t like is to look like a clown, meaning the makeup is so heavy you could find me starring center stage the next time the circus comes to town. Pixi must have had me in mind when creating PixiGlow because it was shimmer city but in a classy way. The first thing I tried was the Fairy Face Palette ($34.00). The blush from the palette added just enough color to be seen without going overboard. The eyeshadows in the palette were the same and with colors that can be used both day and night all your bases are covered. While the lip colors in the palette are not shimmery they do compliment the tones of the shadows and blush. This is great for me to throw in my purse when I know I am going to be gone all day and will need to freshen up my face. I have to be honest this wins first place for me.
Next I tried the Magic Tink Tint ($16.00). It’s basically a crayon for your lips. I loved this because it goes on clear and adjusts to your bodies pH level and you get your own color. Your own personalized color, so when someone asks “What is that color you are wearing?” I can say “Toni’s Color”. Both my daughter and I tried this to see what would happen….I got a bit of a brighter pink while hers was more subtle. It is made using jojoba oil, peptides (which plump fine lines), vitamin E, shea butter, vitamin A and rose extract so your lips are getting a treat of soft goodness and perfect color.
Straight On Till Morning Liner ($14.00) is just that…a liner that lasts (or for me it did). It’s a cross between dark brown and olive, it’s very complementary to each of the eye colors. The key thing I loved about this liner was it’s ability to last. I put it on for a date night with my husband and hit the sack the minute we got home without washing my face (don’t follow that example). When I woke up the next morning it was still beautifully in tact and I was shocked. Waterproof and long-lasting this liner should pass the test for staying standards. I can’t with certainty say it will be there if you are out running or getting sweaty but let me know the results if you try that 🙂
PixiGlow’s Catching Shadows Crayon ($18.00) is a cream to powder eyeshadow to make your lids look luxurious. With a very subtle and neutral color it does just enough to bring attention to your lids. Going on smooth, this look is great alone or as a starting point. I have been using this during the day when I want to stick with a low key look and in the evenings I use it as a base color to build upon. Because it’s a neutral color I can use it with pretty much any color I want…pinks, browns, you name it.
My daughters favorite was the Fairy Dust-Moonlight Luster ($14.00), it’s made with pearl powder so you can get that bright look. This eye makeup is so shimmery and it reflects light so draw attention to those beautiful eyes. I personally wouldn’t use this all over my eye but I LOVED it for along the upper lash line. It just adds a new dimension to your eye look and really brightens your eyes (or it did mine). My daughter loved the shimmer it had and the fact it was “fairy dust”. You could use this instead of liner when creating your look. It’s a thicker line but it works.
Last was the PixiGlow Nail Colour ($8.00). This color screams spring, it’s called pirouette pink and it immediately made me think of a ballerina. If you are looking for a low key color this isn’t for you. It’s not neon pink but it is bright and it’s a winner here especially with my daughter who loves girly nail colors.
I am very impressed with the PixiGlow line and have made it part of my daily beauty routine most days. The colors and subtle glow are sure to stay with me throughout the warm weather seasons. Whether it’s for a daily look, a girls night out, or a date night this line of beauty products will be used often by yours truly…well if I can keep my daughter from stealing it. You can pick up PixiGlow at Target or at Pixiebeauty.com (along with other Pixi products). Get a look that is right for you and bring in the warm weather with a glow! This line would make a great gift idea for a birthday present or upcoming Mother’s Day.
Toni Patton
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Thanks for the review, Toni. I saw this in the store just yesterday but didn’t know anything about it. 🙂
How cute…which reminded me that my son’s band was Straight On Til Morning…LOL
I love that! Even the packaging is cute.
Very cute! This will make a great gift too!
Such a fun palette!
Fantastic review! I don’t believe I have tried that line before. All of the colors are perfect for spring!
Great review..
Love it, will check this out!
This looks like a really fun line of cosmetics!
I love the compacts that have a bunch of items built in!
I can think of a few girls this would be perfect for