Pixi Fall/Winter 2014 Collection + Discount Code!

Pixi's Fall/Winter 2014 Collection is perfect for those who love rocking the natural look. The classic beauty is my ultimate makeup peg so I am thrilled with this collection!

What I have with me are 3 new shades of their products: Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in Rich Gold, Endless Silky Eye Pen in Glimmery Black, and Tinted Brilliance Balm in Soft Sienna. Swatches + reviews follow!

Pixi Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in Rich Gold (P620.00)

Six silky, coordinated, must-have shades to use together or solo plus a double-ended sponge applicator for fast & fuss-free application.

What it is formulated to do:
Look fresh in moments with these pretty palettes! Mineral formula reflects light away from imperfections while gemstone-inspired tones enhance your natural eye beauty. Shades specifically coordinated for foolproof eye enhancement.

Ingredients:

Beneficial ingredients and what they do:
- Vitamin E nourishes and protects delicate skin around the eye

This warm-toned palette is mostly comprised of gold and brown shades. It comes with a sponge-tipped applicator, but I prefer using my hands or an eyeshadow brush with this.

Swatches:

Each shade is soft and pigmented. These shades are all shimmery, but I noticed that the shades on the far left have less shimmer compared to the darker ones on the right. The light shades are so perfect for everyday use. Since I'm into neutral eye shadow, this one definitely wins in terms of shade selection. Note that the darkest shade on the right has a slight greenish tint to it - something you can use at night.

I applied just a few swipes, and it adds a hint of sparkle to my eyes while still remaining very natural.

Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Glimmery Black (P740.00)

Award winning – Best Creamy Pencil Liner in Women’s Health 2010 Beauty Awards

What it is formulated to do:
Waterproof, super-long-wear, no-smudge, no-budge eye liners. They glide on like seamless silk, and in a single sweep motion create a flawless, solid jewel-toned line. No retouching required all day - or night! Gentle on eyes, yet intensely coloured and super-silky. Waterproof. Paraben-free. Mineral oil-free. Preservative-free. Hypoallergenic.

Ingredients:

Beneficial ingredients and what they do:
- Vitamin E nourishes and protects delicate skin around the eye

The packaging is sleek and shimmery, very pretty! It's a gel-liner pencil, which makes it last longer compared to the usual pencil liners. At the tip, you'd see subtle silver shimmers.

Swatches:

True enough, it dries fast and doesn't budge once it sets. It's a very pigmented black shade with silver shimmers - perfect for your upcoming holiday events.

I tried rubbing it vigorously that my skin turned red, but it didn't smudge at all.

However, when I rubbed it further under running water, it came off like this.

The Endless Silky Eye Pen gave me the smoothest glide, no tugs ever. If you want to smudge it, you have to do it quickly as you apply the liner, since once it sets after a few seconds, it stays on for hours. This lasted me all day even with my oily lids, but being inside an air-conditioned environment probably helped as well.

Tip: Place this eye pencil inside the freezer for a few minutes prior to sharpening to prevent breakage. At the end of the day, use an oil-based eye makeup remover to take it off.

Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm in Soft Sienna (P790.00)

Award winning – Oprah Magazine’s Spring 2013 O-wards.

What it is formulated to do:
Packed with lip-loving ingredients, this glossy gel balm protects & hydates lips instantly. After the balm wears off, lips are left tinted with a flattering, personalized hue just for you (colour & intensity depends on pH level of lips). Twist-up crayon requires no sharpening. Secure lid after use.

Ingredients:

Beneficial ingredients and what they do:
- Jojoba oil is an effective natural moisturizer and environmental barrier for the skin
- Peptides plump fine lines
- Vitamin E nourishes and protects
- Shea butter nourishes the skin
- Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant
- Rose extract nourishes & repairs

I've noticed a couple of changes from the first Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm I owned (in the shade Rosy Red). First is the cap. The previous version has a soft plastic cap that won't crack even if you drop it. The new transparent cap is not durable. I've used my lippie for a little over a week, and I've seen 2 vertical cracks on the cap already, and I haven't even dropped it. The second difference I've notice is that this Pixi balm now has a scent and flavor. The didn't indicate it particularly, but it smells fruity (like passionfruit? I'm not sure), and it leaves a sweet taste on the lips. This one I really like!

At first, I wasn't too thrilled with a brown-based lippie, thinking it would make me look old, but I almost forgot that this one's just a tinted lip balm...a very pretty one, too!

Swatches:

One the tube, it looks a lot like a dark, brick red shade, but when worn, it gives a sheer glossy finish in a very natural shade. My lips feel soft and nourished every time I use this. Perfect for when I take a rest from lipsticks. For a tinted balm, it gives very beautiful color on the lips, but because of its glossy nature, it wears off easily. Also, it doesn't leave a hint of tint on my lips as it wears off.

This one reminds me of Human Nature's Tinted Lip Balm in Flame Tree. They're not entirely the same, but they could pass for sisters. Dupe alert? :D

My Pixi Fall/Winter Look

Get 15% OFF when you use the code PIXIHELEN15 until December 6, 2014 only at www.glamourbox.ph. (You may use the code up to 2x.) 

Pixi is currently available in the Philippines at the ff. outlets: www.glamourbox.ph, www.ava.ph, www.seektheuniq.com, Glamourbox Ayala Fairview Terraces and Landmark Trinoma, Purebeauty Serendra, Trinoma, Alabang Town Center and Glorietta (formerly Beauty Cocktails), Commonthread Rockwell and Greenbelt 5, and select Snoe stores.

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What item from the Pixi Fall/Winter 2014 Collection do you like most? For me, it's still the Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm in Soft Sienna because I can't get enough of lippies, and it has a very pretty shade that perfect for everyday use. I can see myself using it up pretty soon!

Love,

Helen