Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza The Neo Limelight Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:00:00 +0000

Ibiza

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza The Neo Limelight ($58.00 for 0.74 oz.) is a mega-sized cheek palette with three shades of highlighter that form a gradient from pale gold to light lavender to lavender. When mixed together, the effect was a light-medium lavender with a subtle warmth and a luminous finish. Each shade was wide enough to be worn alone, though there’s no distinct beginning and end for the shades. The consistency of the palette was fairly smooth, soft, and blendable, while the pigmentation varied from semi-opaque to opaque. The only shade I had trouble with was the darker lavender, which was drier in feel and had buildable coverage. There was a bit of excess powder that kicked up in the pan, but it did not read powdery or dry on the skin. The effect was moderate to high in shine, so the palette would work best for someone who likes a stronger highlighter/highlighting blush.

Ibiza

PPermanent. $54.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Ibiza (Left)

Ibiza (Left) is a light, white gold with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It appeared darker and warmer in the pan than it swatched. The texture was soft, lightly powdery, but smooth and blendable on the skin; and more importantly, it sat well on skin and looked glowing and not at all powdery. It had good pigmentation that applied easily and lasted for eight hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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ColourPop Stole the Show (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Lit (P, $20.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Tarte Skylight (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Chanel Camelia de Plumes (LE, $76.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
The Estee Edit Snowlit (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
NARS Albatross (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Anastasia Starlight (DC, $28.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Sesso (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
LORAC Starlight (P, $23.00) is darker (90% similar).
NYX Ritualistic (P, $9.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$44.00/0.11 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to give "an angelic glow" that can be applied all-over or just where you want it most. It is a luminous, powder highlighter that strikes the right balance between being noticeable without emphasizing the skin’s natural texture. The shimmer is fine, while the powder is silky and smooth. The pigmentation varies from shade to shade but all shades I've tried have blended out well and lasted around eight hours on me.

Browse all of our Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder swatches.

Ingredients

TALC, MICA, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALUMINA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) MICA, TALC, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALUMINA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TIN OXIDE. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) MICA, TALC, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

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Ibiza (Left)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $44.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Ibiza (Center)

Ibiza (Center) is a light lavender with warmer undertones and a pearly shimmer-sheen finish. It had excellent color payoff that applied beautifully to the skin. The finish was reflective without emphasizing my skin’s natural texture. The powder felt soft to the touch, was a bit powdery but did not appear powdery when applied to my skin. This shade lasted for eight hours before fading on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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MAC Gleamer (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Hippo (P, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Aura (P, $28.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever 5 Frozen Purple (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Milk Makeup Pink (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Monster (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Peroxide (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Nude Glow (Bottom) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Spellbound Glow (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Afterglow (Highlighter) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$44.00/0.11 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder swatches.

Ingredients

Ibiza (Center)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $44.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Ibiza (Right)

Ibiza (Right) is a medium lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a more frosted sheen. There was also a modicum of sparkle strewn through it, but it did not appear particularly glittery when I applied it to my skin. The texture seemed drier and yielded only semi-opaque, buildable coverage. I was surprised that it actually felt different compared to the other shades, as they all shared a pan. On me, this shade wore well for eight hours.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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ColourPop Still Loading (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Majestic (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sephora Over the Moon (14) (DC, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Black Tie (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Too Faced Unicorn Tears (Highlighter) (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
MAC Anarchista (PiP, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Give Me Glow Welcome to My Dollhouse (P, $17.25) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
KVD Beauty Roseshock (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty 7daywknd (PiP, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Unicorn (P, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$44.00/0.11 oz. - $400.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder swatches.

Ingredients

Ibiza (Right)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $44.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza The Neo Limelight

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Left) The Celestial Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Center) The Celestial Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Right) The Celestial Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza The Neo Limelight

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Left) The Celestial Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Center) The Celestial Powder

Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza (Right) The Celestial Powder

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Kevyn Aucoin Ibiza The Neo Limelight Review, Photos, Swatches

Ibiza

Ibiza

PPermanent. $54.00.

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Ibiza (Left)

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Ibiza (Left)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $44.00.

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Ibiza (Center)

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Ibiza (Center)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $44.00.

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Ibiza (Right)

Top Dupes

Formula Overview

Ingredients

Ibiza (Right)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $44.00.

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