Chi Chi Fabulous & Flawless Foundation Review

"A beautiful new oil free foundation that is ultra-light weight, with medium yet build-able coverage. Long wearing smudge-proof staying power with an easy glide-on application. Skin looks and feels soft, fresh and natural. Colour true, even looking shades. Super moisturising and super hydrating, this unique foundation is Antioxidant enriched with Vitamins A, E & B5. With continual use helps reduce the appearance of fine lines. Paraben Free and ideal for all skin types including sensitive skin. made in Italy with Love!"

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Chi Chi Creamy Matte Liquid Lipstick Review

"A glamorous and elegant matte liquid lipstick that is super long lasting without drying out lips or feathering. As the name suggests, these lip shades boast a creamy formula, are very easy to apply, with the colour drying down to a matte finish which lasts all day long. These velvety soft shades are extremely moisturising and enriched with Vitamin E, contain high-performing colour pigments that have an extremely high concentration of colour that lasts all day long and are sure to leave your lips very smooth and get them noticed for all the right reasons".

 Drama Queen

        

 

An Orchid purple shade with a blue undertone, looks stunning in person and will suit Fall & Winter.

This shade doesn't apply as well as the shade below, I found that it gives a more sheerer application at first & requires layering. 

Lasting power: 7/10

Pigmentation: 6/10

          

She's Not Me

A fuchsia pink lip gloss that eventually stains your lips once faded. 

I found this shade more wearable and provided plenty of coverage from one swipe. 

Lasting power: 7/10

Pigmentation: 9/10

SWATCHES & NOTES:

                    Pros

• Good coverage
• Long lasting
• Stained lips once faded
• Gives the appearance of whiter teeth
• Bright & bold

                    Cons

• Can be sheer at first with wand application (require layering)
• Smudges easily if not careful
• Will stain the skin
• Is not matte as claimed unless you blot with tissue
• Sticky feeling if not blot with a tissue
• A very wet product

COST: $16.95 AUS 

Personal notes on the products:

I like the variety on the creamy matte liquid lipstick collection by Chi Chi, there's plenty to choose from nude to bold red and purple shades. 

Only major issue I really had with this product was the staining on skin if you're not too careful which can be hard with the wand applicator. 

Overall, I give this product a 7 out of 10. 

               

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A Naked Palette Dupe!

Yup! On Australian and New Zealand shores, there is a brand called Chi Chi which has lately picked up its game with today marketing. I was browsing in Target for NYX (now available in most Target stores & online) when I stumbled across their new palettes. 

Here is the 'Nudes' palette! 

Now, I already own a Naked palette so there's no need for another palette for me but I did do some swatches on my cousin who is fair cool tone with a hint of Summer tan. 

As you can see, the pigments are rather good but you can definitely see that Chi Chi palette isn't as glittery & bold as Urban Decay Naked palette. Except for those first four shades from the right (where her wrist is), they are pigmented but it's hard to see from this photo. Personally, these photos don't do any justice to what we saw in person.

However! For the price of $22.95 (AU), it's a pretty damn good deal when you can't buy Urban Decay. It's even in the same order as the Naked palette. 

There is an issue with two of the shadows in this palette, the texture isn't as smooth when I went to swatch it with a finger tip. The dupe for 'gun metal' & 'hustle' are prone to fallout in chunks so go light and layer them if you're using it with a brush.

They blend quite well, I can't say much on longevity since I only did swatches. I will say that when I did the swatches, I didn't use any primer so they definitely do show up quite well. 

I have my eyes on the 'Classics' & 'Basics' palettes as they are both great for just a neutral look, nothing outrageous bold from them. You can see behind my cousin's arm, there are obviously palettes with colours that are bold if you dig them. I did loved the darkest purple shadow in the 'Sultry' palette. 

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If you want to know any further details, feel free to contact me. 

Oxo, Annie 

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