I trialled this the day after a relatively large Saturday night, when everything was working against my skin. Lack of sleep, an enthusiastic consumption of wine, the prerequisite McDonalds drive thru on the way home … a new spot or two, dark smudges beneath my eyes and an overall lack of healthy pallour.
Prism Powder Highlighter from Gorgeous Cosmetics promises ethereal skin and an instant wake up call. What better time to challenge the promise than off the back of a big night that saw me topple off a bar stool? With all the odds stacked against it, could this velvety soft powder really come through? If this was a reality television show (apart from being boring) now would be the time the camera would zoom in on my (tired) face as I looked off into the distance and pondered. And a suitable song would take us out to an ad break.
So,the verdict? Very soft. Luminescent without being shimmery. I glowed. I’m not sure of the trickery involved in micro-fine light reflecting particles that resulted in my face going from ‘are you hungover?’ to ‘wow you’re glowing’ (comments made by me, looking in the mirror) but it worked. A sweep under the eyes, a dusting on the cheekbones – and I’m practically J-Lo circa Love Don’t Cost a Thing.
Absolutely worth having on hand as a basic highlighter or a replacement for foundation during the day. Or when it’s not okay to look so hungover.
RRP: $55
I find the Prism to be so subtle that you cant even see it unless you really build up the product hard on the brush and several times. The Liquid Shimmer they sell is much better at least you can see it.
I recently read all their products come from this website Lady Burd and everything is dirt cheap so dont waste your money.
http://www.ladyburd.com/product_detail.php?categories_id=120&maincol=4
@Sarah…how would you know everything is dirt cheap from LadyBurd?
They also make custom formulas like all the others, so how do you know if this is a custom formula or not? Unless you know these things for sure, why leave a nasty remark? I looked at the website and you’re wrong anyway. Even if they are manufactured at Ladyburd for example, does not make them cheap. Where do you think many of well known cosmetic names have their makeup packaged? Same places.
Seriously, people are so damn stupid. Most makeup companies get their producst through a manufacturer. Most manufacturers let you develop your own proprietary formula. Getting a product for “cheap” is such an ignorant statement. The person then “re-sellling” product has to pay for the following: inventory, packaging, labeling, shipping, time and effort to market the product, etc. All of these effect the bottom line of the seller. So, if the person selling the, let’s say, eyeshadow that they originally bought through a manufacturer for $3.00 each, they would have to mark it up to at least $10 – $12 per shadow just to make $2.00 (if that per shadow). Obviously, the people complaining about price and where certain individual get the makeup they sell, are cheap ass, no business sense individuals, that are too lazy to become and understand a business owners point of view!!
Becky you are not a very budget consious person. I suppose you buy designer clothes labels and funnily enough they are all made in China. You get the same quality at Target, K-mart and Best and Less.
It would be alright if Georgeous Cosmetics admitted that they did not formulate their makeup here. They are purely and simply made by Ladyburd Cosmetics in the US and packaged in the selection of containers they have available than stamped with the G logo. The markup is huge as they market themselves to be exclusive. I have tried a few of their products and they were inferior expecially mascara and foundations. Women take the bait over and over. I have a feeling that David Connel is not even a qualified makeup artist purely a business man.( I wouldn’t be surprised if he sells out soon along with his other line at HUB) I have never seen any professional qualifications on his websites. One wonders about this industry. MAC is owned by Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown by Laureal and so it goes on and on and as far a cosmetics are concerned I believe ladyburd make the lot.
Just as a curiosity, I looked up the prices of The Georgeous Academy of Makeups course prices. I nearly fell off the chair. Unfortunately I think these courses get you in. If you are truly interested in becoming a specialist makeup artist, I would suggest you join a TAFE course and leave the private ones alone. The majority are just pushing their own products. This is purely an outsiders opinion, and if you have that sort of money to spare, don’t let me crush your dreams. All the best and Happy New Year.