I recently got some new Calvin Klein makeup and I must say that it’s my new favorite brand. (I’m a bit of a beauty junkie and I go to sephora about every two weeks to stock up.)
So far I have gotten their nail polish, cream eyeshadow, eyeliner, Illuminating cream, and their lipstick. I will do a bit of a review on them here now.
Nail Polish: (Splendid Color Unstoppable Color Nail Enamel)
They don’t have that many colours available and I have only gotten the one called “pearly” so far
It looks exactly like the name suggests. It comes out as a pearly sheen and and it has a hint of white in it which I love because it looks very good with my tan. I was originally wanting an actual white colour to go with my new tan (will blog about that later) but all the Sephora Opi ones i tried in the store just didn’t look quite right to me. I’m really happy I ended up getting this pearly colour, it’s so simple yet elegant (like pearl necklaces are!).
What I really like about the design is that you can take off the big cap and underneath….there is a smaller, rounded cap and you can choose either one to use when applying the polish. I prefer the smaller one since it gives more control.
(sorry for the fuzzy pic, i need to get a new camera)
Ok now here comes the cons but theres actually not that many. It does take a while to dry, about half an hour for it to be completely set. You can use your hands after about 5-10 minutes but you just have to be really careful. Another con is that you have to apply quite a few layers (min 3) before it gives you a nice solid colour. But the thing is I don’t use a base colour before I apply this polish but if you did, I’m sure it would take less time to get that solid colour instead of a seethroughish tone.
Tempting Glimmer Sheer Creme Eyeshadow (Champagne Satin):
I absolutely love this creamy eyeshadow!!!! I’ve been wanting to try cream eyeshadow for a while and this certainly doesn’t dissapoint. The one I got is called Champagne Satin and its like a muted gold sheen. It’s shimmery but not overly glittery and the texture is so soft and velvety. I just use my fingers to apply it and its really quite easy and efficient. It actually stayed put too even after I took a 30 minute walk in the sweltering heat outside. Creasing isn’t a problem either. But I did dab on some eye primer (Too Faced Eye Insurance) before putting on the cream eyeshadow and that definetely helps. I really don’t have any complaints about this eyeshadow!
Runway Radiance Illuminating Cream (Pearl Glow)
Ok so that long name can basically be translated into “highlighter”. They have two shades for this highlighter, Golden Glow and Pearl Glow and I got the latter one which is like a pinkish goldish colour. I am currently using it everyday this summer because it gives just the right amount of glow and is lighter than a bronzer. I apply it to my cheekbones and the bridge of my nose and it contours my face.
I was doing my Indian friend’s makeup the other day with the help of this cream and it looked really pretty on her brown skintone. I had already put on a bronzer but it didn’t really show on her dark skin so I tried the highlighter/illuminator and it worked wonders!! It made her cheekbones look higher and gave a subtle pinky glow. I think it looks better on her brown skin than it does on my own asian skin haha.
For a little tip, I’m sure it would look nice if you mixed it in with a liquid foundation or your moisturizer for an allover glow. I haven’t tried it yet though so no guarantees.
Delicious Luxury Creme Lipstick (105 Charming)
Charming is slightly shimmery, bronzy goldy colour. I haven’t been using it that much because I usually do a brown or gold eye and cheeks and this colour would be too much for that look. There’s nothing fascinating about this lipstick but it does the basics. It’s long-wearing, moisturizing and doesn’t feather. It’s between matte and shiny.
But one thing I do have to say is that I really like the design. I know, I know, it’s really simple but that’s whats great about it. It looks so chic and smart when you pull it out of your purse and the imprinted ck letters is a nice touch.
Electric Edge Liquid Eyeliner Marker: (401 Electric Black)
I am using this eyeliner everyday too. (haha I use so much Calvin Klein makeup its like I’m endorsing it) This eyeliner doesn’t smudge AT ALL and only takes like a couple seconds to dry. I have used other liquid eyeliners before that have those tiny flexible brushes and are actually quite liquidy and they take too long to dry. This one isn’t very liquidy, it’s very much like using an actual marker. One thing I can’t figure out if it’s a con or pro is the applicator. The applicator is like a marker, stiff, and so it’s not flexible at all. This gives more control but at the same time I find i have to manouver my hand and head a lot because since it won’t move, I have to.
All right, I’m finally done my long Calvin Klein ramble and I’m generally impressed with their makeup. The minimalistic but chic packaging definetely adds to the whole effect. Honestly, I was not expecting much from this brand when it first became available to the masses because I don’t even like their clothes that much. (Although I must say guys with Calvin Klein underwear are extremely sexy). But it turns out their prices are decent, unlike other clothing turned makeup brands (cough cough Dior and Chanel) and the products are overall good quality.
Way to go Calvin Klein!!!
