Monday, August 18, 2014

Talk About Cosmetics - Red Apple Lipstick Eyeshadow Review

Way back in October of 2012, I posted a review of a couple of gluten free and glam cosmetics from a company called Red Apple Lipstick. Jay Harper, the man behind the brand, had a dream to create a line of safe, healthy, and gorgeous products made from high quality ingredients and in 2007, the dream became a reality. The brand is constantly growing and expanding to include more and more gluten free, paraben free, lead free, soy free, vegan and cruelty free healthy cosmetics that are made in the US.

While the company does include the word Lipstick in their name it doesn't mean lipstick is all they do. Their product offering includes: lipsticks, glosses, lip pencils, eyeshadows, a newly launched mascara, eyeliner, an exfoliating stick and a lip balm called Rallye Balm. They have an awesome selection of shades so everyone can find colored cosmetics that set their heart aflutter.



When I did my first review of Red Apple Lipstick in 2012 I fell hard for their eyeshadow in Twinkle Taupe. The color payoff, texture, and wear absolutely stole my heart and I'm so excited to be able to share my review of their City Starter Palette today. The company offers individual shadows that you can purchase, (they come in pan form so you can put them into a magnetic palette, which is also available for purchase on the website), or pre-designed palettes that come complete with a special Red Apple Lipstick Z-Palette.



For under $70 The City Starter Palette comes with 3 mattes and a shimmer in wearable shades; Porcelain, Iced Mocha, Brownie Points, and Espresso. This palette is great for makeup beginners, or cosmetic addicts looking for the perfect collection of shadows that can be worn every day.



Here is a breakdown of the shades included in the City Starter Palette:
Porcelain is a matte creamy off-white color
Iced Mocha is a shimmery taupe that leans a little on the purple/lilac side
Brownie Points is a matte medium brown that is described as a red based brown but looks neutral on me
Espresso is a matte dark brown


The formula of these shadows is divine. They are beyond creamy and superbly soft. If you're looking for powdery, chalky, dry eyeshadows you might want to look somewhere else because you'll be disappointed in these ones. They feel like silk or cashmere or any other luxurious material you can think of. They apply evenly and blend seamlessly. They wear incredibly well throughout the day, with or without primer. The color payoff is absolutely stunning. These shadows pack a serious punch. Fall out? What's fall out?



I also want to quickly talk about their Professional Angled Eye Brush and Wet/Dry Eye Shadow Brush. I don't know if you know this about me but I'm a big time makeup brush junkie, seriously. I love brushes but I'm actually pretty picky so I'm happy to be able to tell you that I really like these vegan brushes! The synthetic fibers are soft and gentle but firm and effective. I really like the handles as well. The Wet/Dry Brush is great for packing on color with the Angled Eye Brush makes a fantastic liner brush.



53 comments:

  1. I would pick Porcelain and Brownie Points!

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  2. Hi, I would get minx and dirty girl

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  3. I would love to try Iced Mocha and Minx =)

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  4. I would choose Lucky penny and golden girl! (:

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  5. Iced mocha looks pretty

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  6. Twinkle Taupe and iced mocha.

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  7. I would pick Twinkle Taupe and Black Magic.

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  8. Secret garden and the teal one

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  9. Beachy Keen and That's My Jam!

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  10. There are so many pretty colors but I have been wanting to start off with Minx and Secret Garden. RAL lipsticks are all I wear anymore and I have been wanting to try the eyeshadows for some time.

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  11. Great review :) I love Violet Vixen and Violet Vintage. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. I've fallen in love with their stuff.

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  13. I have many on my want list. However Twinkle taupe and Buttercream and on the top.

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  14. I would love Dirty Girl and Clean Slate. I love their shadows and lipsticks. My fav lip color is Hibiskiss.

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  15. I would get Iced Mocha and Minx!

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  16. I would pick iced mocha and minx.

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  17. I love Dirty Girl and Lucky Penny!

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  18. i wanna get Porcelain and Champagne! :)

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  19. Dirty Girl and Vamp look really cool!

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  20. I have wanted to try twinkle taupe & iced mocha for awhile now. I love Red Apple's video tutorials!

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  21. I would like porcelain and violet vintage are the two i would pick

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  22. Been wanting to try their products for a long time. What a great way to give it a go with a giveaway!

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  23. I love iced mocha! So pretty!

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  24. I would pick twinkle taupe and like u latte

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  25. secret garden and That's My Jam! so pretty!

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  26. Olive this color and lucky penny would be my picks

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  27. That's My Jam! and Black Magic

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  28. Like U Latte and Buttercream

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  29. Champagne and Vamp (If I only had to choose two. They all look amazing!)

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  30. I would choose Pixie Dust and Sand Castle.

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  31. I would choose Graphite Glam and Secret Garden. Love these shades!

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  32. My previous entry had an error in the email address.

    I would choose Graphite Glam and Secret Garden. Love these shades!

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  33. I would select the USAF and Black Magic.

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  34. I love Red Apple Lipstick! I really want to try more of their eyeshadows!

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  35. I think I'd try Silver Fox & Violet Femme.

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  36. I love matte shadows so I would chose Porcelain and VooDoo.

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  37. Sage Rage and Yes You Canyon

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  38. I love Mermaid Lagoon & Siren.

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  39. I would choose Chocolate Martini and Tutu Cute

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  40. Surendene JeyaratnarajahAugust 20, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    I LOVE the 'Sugar and Spice' & 'Tahitian Tan'. Thanks for the incredible giveaway! :D

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  41. thats my jam and bronze bombshell

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  42. I would pick Twinkle Taupe and Lucky Penny!

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  43. Secret Garden & Chocolate Martini

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  44. Love Violet Vixen and Voo Doo!

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  45. I love Minx and Dirty Girl!

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  46. Bronze Bombshell and Brownie Points :)

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  47. Tutu cute and violet femme are Two of the cutest shades I've seen so far :)

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  48. Graphite Glam and Iced Mocha

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  49. Brownies <3 that color is beautiful!

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  50. Beachy keen and buttercream

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  51. I'd choose Sage Rage and Olive This Color.

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  52. I would pick Sand Castle and Vamp.

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