Smashbox Softbox Collection Summer 2011

I came across this Smashbox Softbox Collection in Sephora and totally and completely fell madly in love.  I didn't end up getting it, but my friend did.  The shadow palette has colors to die for and the texture of the shadow is extremely silky, soft and not to mention amazing pigmentation.  The colors are earth tone, and it does remind me a little bit of the Urban Decay Naked Palette except the texture is completely different and the shadows are luminous and multi-toned.  The collection is also made with no paraben  Take a look at the swatches that I did below. (Click on pictures to enlarge.)

Here's what the Sephora website says:

Softbox Eye Palette ($181 Value)
What it is:
A set that features everything you need to create beautifully neutral eye looks.

What it does:
Handpicked by Smashbox's studio artists, this palette features nine shadows, two creamy liners, an eyelid primer, and a double-ended brush. A Get the Look booklet helps you achieve a variety of coveted Smashbox looks using their expert techniques.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

This set contains:
- 9 x 0.04 oz Eye Shadow in Nectar (matte peach), Vanilla (matte warm ivory), Flirt (pink beige shimmer with silver flecks), Lucky Penny (copper shimmer), Sugar (pink shimmer), Stone (matte taupe), Sienna (warm brown with bronze shimmer), Nude (matte soft caramel), Truffle (plum taupe shimmer)
- 2 x 0.05 oz Cream Eye Liner in Bronze (deep bronze), Taupe (silvery taupe)
- 0.02 oz Photo Finish Lid Primer (universal - warm beige)
- Double-Ended Shadow/Liner Brush

What else you need to know:
At Smashbox, photographers love shooting in the Softbox Studio. Glass windows let in a ton of natural light, creating a beautifully diffused look. Softbox lighting was the inspiration behind this palette.

The collection also comes with nice looking lipglosses too.  Here's what the Sephora website says:

Softbox Lip Gloss Collection ($77 Value)
What it is:
A set of six soft, stunning lip glosses.

What it does:
This collection features perfectly wearable shades of Smashbox's beautiful Lip Enhancing Gloss and Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss SPF 15 in take-anywhere travel sizes perfect for your purse or a spontaneous getaway.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

This set contains:
- 4 x 0.14 oz Lip Enhancing Gloss in Brown Sugar (bronze shimmer), Glam (rosy pink with gold shimmer), Illume (pale gold champagne shimmer), Afterglow (peachy pink sheen)
- 2 x 0.05 oz Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss SPF 15 in Infinite (soft pinkish nude) and 24/7 (berry plum)

Does anyone have it or going to try it out?

xoxo

Wing

NEW Smashbox Masters Class 9 Custom Color Set

 Found these at Sephora and I just love it when makeup comes in a kit which includes a whole bunch of stuff.  It is limited edition and it is $59.  Here's what it says on the Sephora page:

Masters Class 9 Custom Color Set - Medium ($175 Value)
What it is:
An exclusive collection created specially by the artists at Smashbox to complement your complexion and enhance your most gorgeous features. Offered in Light, Medium, and Dark, each kit houses a full face of products that provide the most glamorous range of colors for your unique skintone.

What it does:
This set features a variety of shades as well as a Step by Step Get-the-Look Guide that shows you how to wear them. Each Custom Color Set includes an eye shadow trio compact in the new luxurious Photo Op formula, as well as a variety of cult-favorite cream eye liner shades housed in a portable trio. Also included are two lip glosses, a nude lip pencil, a waterproof eye liner pencil and Fusion Soft Lights—all of Smashbox's favorite photo-worthy products packed into one incredibly customized kit!

This set contains:
- 0.053 oz Cream Liner Trio (bronze, deep violet, dark olive green)
- 0.34 oz Fusin Soft Lights (tan, warm pink, soft bronze)
- 0.075 oz Eye Shadow Trio (matte ivory, golden tan shimmer, sage green shimmer)
- 0.14 oz Lip Enhancing Gloss in Glow (sheer apricot)
- 0.19 oz Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss in Buff (golden nude)
- 0.04 oz Limitless Eye Liner in Onyx (black)
- 0.04 oz The Nude Lip Pencil in Medium (warm nude)

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens 

You think you will be checking this out?

xoxo

Wing