Review | Max Factor CC Colour Corrector in Yellow

A few weeks ago, the new CC Colour Correctors from Max Factor caught my eye in one of the brand's stands and seeing that I am always on a quest to find the best possible solution to cover up my dark under eye circles, I went ahead and bought the yellow one which is specifically meant to cover dark circles.

Max Factor CC Colour Corrector comes in a jumbo pencil format with a twist-up mechanism. While I do like the concept, I would have preferred if the product went all the way down into the tube so as not to nick it with the cap; but at the same time, this way you get more product so I'm not really sure why I wrote the first part...I guess it's the OCD part of my character that forced me to. One thing I do like about the packaging though is that there is the area the product is meant for printed on the front.

The formula of the product is very creamy and it effortlessly transfers onto the skin and blends in perfectly well. I like to combine it with a skin coloured concealer through as it would otherwise look too white. I always set mine with powder and I don't have any issues with it budging or fading or anything. I think it does a very good job at counteracting the blue tinge of said dark circles.

There are 4 more variations of this Colour Corrector, each targeting a specific problem so you are sure to have perfectly even skin every single time! So don't put up the white flag just yet if you still haven't found your perfect concealer and try this range first.

Max Factor CC Colour Corrector retails for €10.40 and can be purchased from authorised stockists. To keep up to date with product launches and competitions, don't forget to like the Max Factor Malta Facebook page.

Review | NYX Eyeshadow Trio TS10 Tropical/Yellow/Lime Green

This week, I had a major makeup clear-out which was much needed cos I really don't have anymore space to put all the products I have accumulated throughout the last few years. While going through my eyeshadow collection, I noticed I had a bunch of similar coloured ones (some of them were never even used) so I swatched them next to each other to keep the ones that were the most pigmented of the bunch.

 

When swatching the yellows, oranges and lime greens, this summery NYX trio made the cut. I have used this palette multiple times in summer in fact but not so much in winter when I tend to stick to neutrals mostly. This eyeshadow trio was actually part of a goodie bag that was given to me at the NYX Bloggers' Preview event in celebration of the brand's first store opening in Malta last August.

 

The packaging is very sleek and professional looking, reflecting the NYX brand status...professional makeup at affordable prices. The casing feels very sturdy and on the inside you get, a good sized mirror, a double ended sponge applicator and of course three eyeshadows.

 

The variant I have, TS10 has the colours Tropical, Yellow and Lime Green but of course there are other combinations you can choose from. Tropical is an orange based red with coral undertones; Yellow is a gorgeous lemon yellow while Lime Green is true to its name...dark lime green! I would say this combination of colours would suit brown, hazel and green eyes best.

 

 

All three shadows have a satin finish with excellent colour pay-off and all are easily buildable and blendable. Fallout is not really an issue with any of these shadows so that's another point in favour. 

As for staying power, I cannot really say how long they last on their own because I always use a primer underneath and that insures that the colours stay vibrant and in place all throughout the time of wear.

 

The whole range of the NYX Trio Eyeshadows is available at the NYX store in Tower Road Sliema. Check out their Facebook page for more info and to stay updated with the latest news from NYX world!

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