My Thoughts Corner

…. Then it should be the Makeup Revolution Beyond Radiance Palette.

Technically it’s a highlighter palette but I use it to set my makeup for that gorgeous glow “from within”. And I admit it’s doing an excellent job. The packaging is a standard makeup revolution shiny black casing and contains three generously sized highlighters/setting powders with a large mirror.

To be frank I was never a setting powder lover. Yet with the Beyond Radiance Palette, the skeptical idea of the powder accentuating my fine lines and pores was no longer there. These powders rather blur the minor imperfection creating an illuminating complexion.

The formula is absolutely stunning; the powders are finely milled, buttery with an almost unnoticeable glitter particles that work beautifully on the skin. And that only made me reach for this gem every single day since I got it.

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know for sure by now my love for Makeup Revolution. And with the Beyond Radiance Palette, they simply took their game up!

When it comes to mascara, I can confess that I’m a snob. I never wanted to mess with drugstore ones. But that doesn’t mean I don’t try any; I actually test tons of them and today I’m having a comparison talk between the original Rimmel ScandalEyes Mascara and the Reloaded one.

Both mascaras are presented in the same exact packaging. I’m not gonna claim that it is cute because it’s not. They come in a chunky orange tube that’s pretty bulky. However since this is drugstore, where you have to let go the fancy packaging for a small price tag, then so be it. The wands are both bristly and HUGE, quite a bit, for my small eyes which makes maneuvering them a bit tricky and always ends up into a disaster.

Let’s talk performance! The original ScandalEyes mascara gives an average volume, average length and clumps easily due to its tick formula. It also not worth the hassle of applying it especially when it comes to the inner corner lashes.

The Reloaded Mascara from the other hand has a wet slick texture that’s not clumpy and although the big wand, it is gentle on the lashes, however I can’t say I noticed anything dramatic in my lashes even after 2 or 3 coasts. The best part though for this one; as it claims, it is smudge proof, lasts all day and removes easily.

The original Rimmel ScandalEyes Mascara is certainly a big pass for me nevertheless I can still use the Reloaded version especially if it’s teamed up with another one. But in general, these are not the mascaras I would reach for. If you were, like me, expecting a scandalous volume, as the name stats, you need to skip these ones, but if you were blessed with long natural lashes, you will certainly enjoy the Reloaded mascara.

Since I took part in the beauty community, I read tons of reviews raving about the Lorac Pro Palettes. As I couldn’t legitimize the price, I only picked their dupes from Makeup Revolution, which I reviewed here and here. But, when I first glimpsed their third edition, the Lorac Pro 3, I HAD TO HAVE IT….  And I DID. Let’s take a look!

The Lorac Pro 3 palette features 8 matte and 8 shimmer shades housed into a slim and compact creamy beige cardboard with a mini Behind the Scenes eyeshadow primer, which I have used once and didn’t like.

The color selection here focuses more on light nudes and warm neutrals, presented in a nice mix of highlighting, transition and definition shades, which makes this palette a complete one. The formula of these eyeshadows is simply gorgeous and buttery with a mind-blowing pigmentation. There is though quite a bit of fallout during application but that doesn’t translate to chalkiness or dryness … It’s quite the opposite! The eyeshadows actually blend silky. It’s with no doubt, one of the best formulas out there!

1^st Row

2^nd Row

As of the small size of the pans and the powdery formula that kicks up a bit at each use, it actually results in a messy palette and believe me it’s a real pain to keep it clean.

The Lorac Pro 3 palette is my first from this range and certainly not the last. It is a worthwhile investment in my palette obsession. The eyeshadows are finely milled and easy to work with. There isn’t one shade in this entire palette that I haven’t or won’t use. The palette is a gorgeous option for every day, from “barely there” to “full matte smudged eye”. I’m delighted with this palette and find myself reaching for it every single day since I got it. It is simply the perfect image of a neutral palette.