City Color Cosmetics Swatches and Review!

Hello Beauties!

First off I would like to apologize for the wait! I meant to get this up on Wednesday but my whole blog post didn't save, I have work and I tweaked my back really bad! ugh😭 It was a very sad day, but now it is all done and please look out for the videos as well!

Today is a very exciting today because its finally time for the reveal&review of some new and improved products from City Color Cosmetics! I was very fortunate enough to receive these products before they were released to play around them and gather my thoughts to record and write a review for you guys.

Lets go ahead and get started!

-Links-
Website: www.citycolorcosmetics.com
Twitter: @CitycolorPRgirl

Facebook: www.facebook.com/citycolorcosmeticsusa

Instagram: @citycolorcosmetics

Little Mini Disclaimer:

My review of these products and company are 100% honest and my own opinion. Yes this is sponsored by CCC but in No Way Shape Or Form did they tell me what to say or in this case LOVE <3 

About the company:

Directly from their website (And 100% true!) "City Color Cosmetics is a full range beauty company committed to offering premier quality, affordable priced cosmetics. Drawing our inspiration from the hues and shades of global cities, we aim to provide professionals, artists and consumers alike with the tools to transform dreams into reality. City Color Cosmetics combines cutting edge innovation, highly pigmented formulas, and on-trend collections without compromising quality. Since our website launch in February 2013, City Color Cosmetics has strive to deliver luxury-level product at a fraction of the price. City Color Cosmetics’ mission is to equip the world with beauty staples and daily essentials to bring out the brilliance of every girl in every city everyday."

This company was such a pleasure to work with and watch. I first found CCC through Generation Beauty by Ipsy 2014, where I got to watch the fabulous Makeup by NeeCee work her magic with the Contour Effects Palette. I was slightly obsessed with her strokes of the brush, how she engaged with the audience and how inspiring her voice was.

Shipping was fast and the quality of wrapping the contents was on point and seriously crack proof


PRODUCTS

Rated 1-5

BARELY EXPOSED EYESHADOW PALETTE
Price: 7.99

Rating:4.5 Stars

Assorted with 12 shadows ranging from light pinks to bronzes and silvers. This is the perfect palette for your day to night transformation. I'm pretty obsessed with the bronzes, you can really create a variety of shimmery smokey eye looks which is perfect for summer! 

My only problem with this was how small the pans were, but its not really that big of a deal. Just tilt the palette vertical and it will be easier for you to get more product on your brush

This palette contains mainly shimmers with a mix of 1 matte and 2 semi mattes. 

Shadow Primer

Price: 3.99

Rating: 5 stars

This primer is sure to make your eyeshadow last all day and even through the night. Its very sheer and lightweight but has a slight yellow undertone which is great for neutralizing. 

Be sure to swirl your finger over the top when first using this just to make sure you get off any film.

 My first reaction was "Its so clear..how is this going to work?!" But the more I warmed up the product with the heat from my finger, it applied so smooth and evened out my skin tone.

Great way to use this product is on your lips too! I used this with matte lipsticks and it seriously didn't smudge or wear off.

Contour Effects

Price: 7.99

Rating: 5 stars

Ya HI! If you follow me on instagram you know I've been obsessed with this palette since I got it at Generation Beauty! This is the perfect contour and highlight for every skin tone. 

Watch out! Highly pigmented and a little goes a long way.

 What I found most helpful with this palette was the detailed diagram posted above. Highlight and Contour has become big in the "everyday" makeup application and this will help you achieve a natural look for everyday or a perfect chiseled contour for photos! 

Highlight does have shimmer so be careful using this over acne for it will become more noticeable

Make sure to start with minimal product and then build up. I found it easier to apply with my fan brush because it gave me more control over where I was placing each shade. Also a fan brush is designed to "Dust" the face so it gave me the perfect airbrushed look.

Timeless Beauty

Highlight and Bronzer Palette

Price:6.99

Rating: 4 Stars

Always wanted that dewy look? This is the perfect palette for just that!

I like to call this the "Goddess" Glow Palette which is going to be useful for all skin-tones this summer.

The yellow highlight (first shade) leaves a great glow to help brighten the face. I like to apply this to the apples of my cheeks and above my Cupid's bow.

Try utilizing this palette as an eyeshadow. Highly Pigmented and super soft, not to mention smells pretty good. Weird to comment

, I know.

Check out these swatches, no primer used and so beyond beautiful. My favorite to use this summer is shade number 3 which has more of a pink undertone to it. I find that it gives me a natural glow without looking too over the top

The last shade I find using more on darker skin tones, to me it has more of a cooler undertone to it. When I want to add a little bit of a smokiness to my eyes, I love applying this color just to my lid.

Be Matte Powdered Blush

Price: 2.99

Rating 5 stars

Just like all their products these matte blushes are very pigmented. I found them to have some fall out in the pan but in this case it wasn't a bad thing. Sometimes you get a blush or a bronzer where you see excess fall out and you feel wasteful, but with these blushes its easy to collect the fall out without the guilt.

 I think its a major plus that this blush doesn't get that dust cloud of product that just floats in the air and gets all over your clothes, Yuck!

(Left) in Guava (Right) in Pink Grapefruit

I found the "pink grapefruit" to be too pink for me, I would recommend this shade for lighter skin tones. Its that perfect Baby Doll pink

"Guava" is my favorite blush for the summer it adds warmth and color to my cheeks

Blush has become very important to me and my daily makeup routine. I think without blush we tend to look less "Human" or life like.  I say it like that because when you wear makeup your goal is to enhance your natural features, and blush brings out the rosiness we covered with foundation or powder

Individual Eye Shadows

Price: 1.99

Rating: 5 Stars

ya HI peacock blue (right)! Looking good matching my sheets

I am obsessed with these two colors, but the peacock blue takes the lead! Highly pigmented, soft to the touch with minimal fall out. You get way more than you pay for, each individual shadow goes for 

1.99!

The packaging is cute and sleek and I love how the name of each shadow is printed on the front

Glowing Complexion

Illuminating Cream

Price: 4.99

Rating: 4 Stars

You can see for yourself how pigmented this Illuminating cream is. Light weight and great to mix in with your foundation for that dewy finish.

With a pink undertone this is great to apply directly to the top of your cheek bones and above your Cupid's bow.

I also found this helpful adding into my lip gloss. There was something about this product that made my lip color stay all day long.

If used too much could make you look sweaty or oily

Once it's on the face, it's there to stay. Was a little hard to blend out if it's heavier in one spot

Comes in 1 fluid oz

"The light defusing formula helps diminish the appearance of facial imperfections and creates a luminous dewy glow. The hint of rose scent and pearly shimmer finish will have your skin looking bright and refreshed"

Perfecting Palette

Price:4.99

Rating: 3.5 Stars

When I first tried this palette it was hard for me to really like it. It felt very opaque and the coverage was minimal.

Took me a few times to figure out how to use it properly, and I found using a brush was easier than applying with your fingers

Colors are pigmented and cover spots well, I just wish it set under the eyes faster. I had to wait a long time to put powder to set because of its super creamy consistency. Which to me isn't a and thing, just apply your concealer first and set when you're done with the rest of your application

 I'm definitely drawn to the orange and first concealer. I utilize these colors for my under eyes and to define my brows.

The green ( to neutralize red ) seems opaque but when applied with concealer brush it was great at diminishing the color of red on my acne.

Yellow works better more as an "additive" then on its own. I found this to neutralize my uneven pigmentation on my eyelids, and was helpful adding it to the first concealer to help 'brighten'

Orange is highly pigmented, but when applied on the under eyes really helped get rid of my 'purple/blue' dark circles. You can also add it to your concealer to help create that perfect "Salmon" shade

Be Matte
Lipsticks
Price:3.99

Rating 4 Stars

 You can see that in order (from M25-29) they are similar in undertone but could not be more different when swatched! These Matte shades are harder to apply to lips because they are dry, but they color lasts all day. If you have a hard time applying these lipsticks I suggest using the Shadow Primer Pot before, this will ensure all day wear without the dryness.

The two in the middle look similar, but
Felicia (Second Swatch) is red based (cool tone) with violet hues
Marissa (Third Swatch) is more Violet based and darker than the others, like a Berry color

Denise (First Swatch) is more purple based with pink hues which to me is more of a "quiet" Fuscia
Jasmine (Fourth Swatch) is more of a bright fuscia, pink based and purple hues

From left to right: M25 Denise, M27 Felicia, M28 Marissa, M29 Jasmine

Bottom right Denise 

Top left Felicia

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White Gold

Eyeshadow Mousse

Price:3.99

Rating 4 stars

I love the consistency and the idea is great but I don't find myself reaching for it on a daily. Maybe because I think it's a little too yellow to use on my cheeks but works miracles as a primer. 

I think I'll need to mess with it more

White gold is a shadow and highlight mousse created to brighten and lighten your cheekbones, or use as a shadow primer that will sure to last all day and all night.

I learned its better to use this product without primer, I felt the primer didn't bring out the sparkle and it creased A LOT. No Bueno!

" This smooth and creamy product is enriched with luminosity, providing a beautiful gold sheen finish"

• Petrolatum Free
• Preservative Free
• Mineral Oil Free

5 Stars across the board! Look at the reviews from others here

Lip Lush

Luscious Lip Crayon

Price:2.99

Rating 5 stars

There was everything to love about this Lip Crayon. This color was in "Wine" which was a beautiful dark purple with slight pink hues. 

The texture was creamy and smooth

Lasted ALL day. I only had to touch it up once only because I had some dry skin spots that didn't hold color too well

Do NOT sharpen! It may take a few tries but the bottom half twists to release more product. 

12 Shades available

Line Me Liner

Felt Tip Liner Pen

Price:3.99--

This unfortunately was the only one I didn't enjoy :(

I felt as though I was shaking the pen way too much and barely got any product out

But when I did, the application was smooth and the liner was dark but it felt a little watery to me

The product never quiet made it to the tip, I had to tilt it sideways to be able to use it

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I hope you all enjoyed this blog post! Please write any comments below, I would love to hear your feedback! 

Have you tried any of these products? What wouldy you reccomend? 

Don't forget to check out all the links posted below and a 15% off coupon code! and remember they do not ship internationally, but they are working on it!

Promo Code:

14KB1B15

15% OFF online purchase

Limited 1 use per customer!

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