March 7, 2016

Becca Cosmetics - Becca x Jaclyn Hill - Shimmering Skin Perfector® Pressed - Champagne Pop - Sephora Exclusive

Becca Cosmetics: Becca x Jaclyn Hill - Shimmering Skin Perfector® Pressed - Champagne Pop


Description: (Taken from the Sephora Website)

"What it is: A creamy powder highlighter that absorbs and reflects light for the ultimate natural glow. 

What it does: Find refined luminosity in any light. This bestselling formula is enriched with ultrafine luminescent pearls that absorb, reflect, and refract light so your natural radiance is never lost. Unlike the traditional pressed powder method which simply mixes and compresses dry ingredients, this unique process blends pigments with proprietary liquid binders, resulting in unparalleled, creamy application with balanced color dispersion. Like a compact full of crushed gemstones, the multi-toned, ultra-fine pigment pearls adjust to your skin’s natural undertones for a truly unique glow."

Net Weight: 8 g / 0.28 oz

Made In: USA / Distributed By: New York, NY

Price: $38.00 - To Purchase Online Click Here / Purchased at: Sephora for $38.00

Packaging:

Champagne Pop comes in a bright gold metallic cardboard square box that has like dewy droplets in the background and all the lettering on the box is in white. On the back of the box, you will find a picture of Jaclyn Hill, her signature, and a tiny excerpt written by Jaclyn. The circular compact has a snap enclosure. The bottom is a rubberized like material in a dark chocolate brown-black finish. On the bottom, you will find a silver sticker in the middle that provides the product and company information. The top is made of a silver gun-metal material in the center with the same rubberized material along the edges. The brand's name is engraved along the gun metal material in the center. When you open the compact, you will notice the plastic protective insert with Jaclyn Hill's signature and a circular mirror on the bottom of the lid. 

Includes:

One shimmering skin perfector pressed compact with a plastic protective insert and a circular mirror on the bottom of the lid. 

Application: (Taken from the Sephora Website)

"Sweep across the face or apply to targeted areas, including cheekbones, browbones, and the bridge of the nose. For fuller-looking lips, follow lip gloss or lipstick with a dab of Shimmering Skin Perfector™ to the center of your lower lip."

Formula: (Taken from the Sephora Website)

"Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Silica, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Polyethylene, Magnesium Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin. May Contain [+/-]: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)."

Shelf Life: 24 months

Swatches:

Image from the Sephora Website
Image from the Sephora Website
Image from the Sephora Website






Color Commentary:

Sephora and Becca Cosmetics described the Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop as a soft white gold with pinky-peach undertones. It is a light, bright peachy-pink with a gold pearlescent shimmer finish. 

Chart Review:



  • Pros
    Cons
    • Cruelty Free
    • Paraben Free
    • Soft, cream to powder texture
    • Finely milled formulation so you won't see chunks of glitter
    • Highly intense pigmentation
    • Jaclyn Hill created it - DUH
    • Easy to apply
    • Elegant looking package 
    • Sturdy for travel - it survived its trip to Asia 
    • Light weight 
    • No transfer of shimmer 
    • Gives you that Jennifer Lopez dewy glow
    • Long wearing: got about 8.5 hours but I did use a primer and setting spray 
    • Sephora does offer a great refund/exchange program
    • Recommend more for a medium skin tone but I am fair-light and still rock it
    • Slight smell in pan but not noticed when applied to skin
    • It does tend to lean towards the pricey side of things but you do get a lot of bang for your buck
    • Not for those looking for a soft subtle highlight
    • Can enhance the look of texture skin but depends on how you apply it - use a lighthand
    • Ships to only Europe / UK



    • Overtall Thoughts:

      2015 should definitely be renamed the year of strobing. Highlighters of all different formulations and finishes were hitting the market left and right trying to lure us in for that Jennifer Lopez signature dewy glowy goddess look and dear lord it worked. In my opinion, Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed formulation is superb and definitely offers a wide variety of shades suitable for every skin tone. They currently have seven different shades being offered at Sephora and six different shades being offered on their personal company's website. The difference being this little baby that Jaclyn Hill created with Becca Cosmetics is currently a Sephora Exclusive only. When this shade dropped back in July 2015, it was only supposed to be limited edition till they sold out but this item sold out in seconds. And why wouldn't it....it was created by one of the best companies with one of the best YouTube Beauty Gurus out there. They are both slaying the game. So like most sane people,  I did what anyone else in this position would do I bought two because you know why not. I do love the packaging it is very elegant and very sturdy. There are a few reviews I have read saying that the compact does not travel well but mine made it from the USA to Asia and back all in one piece. If you are not a fan of a show stopping bam in your face highlight, then I suggest you either don't bother purchasing this or send them to me I will gladly take them off your hands with no problem. I do recommend to diffuse it out or go very light handed for a more subtle sun-kissed look. For those of you worried that it is too glittery, it is not. The formulation is finely milled so you don't get that heavy chunky glitter look that can sometimes lead to transferring all over your skin and leave you looking like a shimmering disco ball. The pearlescent nature of it reflects the light in a glorious manner giving you that pop of color where applied. The texture is a soft, cream to powder touch that allows for a easy and even application. It is very lightweight on the skin and does last for a long time. You can extend its longevity by using a primer and setting spray. These highlighters can be considered pricey for some but you do get a lot of product that does last for a while. I have had this since July and I am no where near hitting pan. My only issue with this product is that if you have textured skin which I will admit I do suffer from it can enhance it a bit more. I fine that I can subdue that by using a primer and instead of using a fan brush I will use a small contour brush to diffuse and blend the product. This color shade may not work best on the fairest of skin tones since it can be a bit warmer but does seem to suit everyone else very well. Again, this is personal preference I tend to be fair to light during the winter season and will  still use Champagne Pop but make sure to go very light handed. 


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      The first three images under the swatches tab are from the Sephora Website. The rest of the images were shot and edited by Swatch That.

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