A few weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting the awesome girls (and their mom) behind one of the beauty world’s up-and-coming brands, NUDESTIX™ (read previous review here), where I was not only able to sit down and chat with them all, but also get the scoop on some of their upcoming launches (reviews coming).
As someone who has been obsessed with beauty from a young age (as in: from the womb, to hear my mother tell it) I love it when I’m introduced to a product that happens to not only work (and beautifully at that), but that looks good … for me, it’s all about the details.
The limited edition #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit, (CAN $55.00 – an $84.00 value) from NUDESTIX™ comes with three of their best-selling Magnetic Eye Color pencils in Gilt, Twilight, and Night (with an included sharpener), in the brand’s signature tin case (that also holds a full-sized mirror on the inner lid) that’s been given a new – and collectible – look by Toronto live, pop, & abstract artist Jessica Gorlicky.
What makes these pencils so incredible, apart from their cast-iron staying power and how ridiculously easy they are to use, is primarily the founders behind the brand; both Taylor and Ally are girls that truly epitomize their ‘Go Nude But Better’ motto and have translated that into an ever-growing range of products that are designed to do just that: help you look your best, in as natural and fuss-free way possible. Add to the equation my new-found obsession with beauty pencils, and we definitely have a winning formula here.
With Taylor (to my left) and Ally (on my right)
With super-mom & total beauty, Jenny Frankel
NUDESTIX™ | #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit
NUDESTIX™ | #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit
NUDESTIX™ | #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit
NUDESTIX™ | #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit
NUDESTIX™ | #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit
Gilt Magnetic Eye Color | A warm gold hue – this lustrous colour shows just enough pink in its base that will make it workable on fair complexions as well. This is perfect worn as a light wash along the mobile lid to brighten the entire eye area, or go ahead and add some quick drama by applying Gilt more opaquely along the lower lash line. Tip: makes a fabulous highlighter for the cupid’s bow of the lips, provided you blend it out well.
NUDESTIX™ | Gilt Magnetic Eye Color
NUDESTIX™ | Gilt Magnetic Eye Color
Night Magnetic Eye Color | A deep midnight black hue when worn thickly/opaque, but that can also be blended out for a smokier finish (you do need to work quickly, because once the colour sets, any blending is out of the question). Not all black pencils are made equal, so the seriously intense ebony pigmentation of Night makes this one of the most standout black eye shades I own. Tip: works incredibly well applied to the waterline/lower inner lash line – mega staying & non-smudging power when worn this way.
NUDESTIX™ | Night Magnetic Eye Color
NUDESTIX™ | Night Magnetic Eye Color
Twilight Magnetic Eye Color | Much like black, taupe is the other colour that should be an absolute staple in your makeup drawer, and Twilight is that perfect mix of both cool and warm tones that makes it so totally wearable by all complexions across the spectrum. For a unique and lighter take on a smokey eye, apply this shade along the lid then lightly smudge it all in — finish off by adding more and deepening the outer edges and along the lash line. Easy-peasy.
NUDESTIX™ | Twilight Magnetic Eye Color
NUDESTIX™ | Twilight Magnetic Eye Color
Ordinarily, I steer clear of pre-packaged beauty sets, but I happily make an exception for this NUDESTIX™ #GILTYLOVE Holiday Kit. I love how well-curated the selection of shades are, making them useful as well as wearable, while the impressive staying power of these pencils is unlike anything I’ve come across before; seriously, I even tested them while showering, and they did.not.budge. One last bonus: tell me this trio wouldn’t make an absolutely awesome Christmas stocking stuffer? Just passing along an idea …
Available now through select Sephora and Space NK stores/online, find more information on the brand by visiting www.nudestix.com
Press sample provided for my unbiased consideration
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