theBalm Cosmetics boasts a complete line of makeup, skin care, hair care and nail polish. With a 'beauty in five minutes' philosophy, theBalm's multi-use, mega fabulous products have become its calling card, offering quick fixes and wondrous solutions for a wide range of beauty wants and needs. The company's wearable colors and fantastic formulas allow women to release their inner artist so they can look and feel fabulous. In 2004, Marissa Shipman, founder of theBalm, realized there were a few simple products she needed to help her look and feel glam all the time and if she needed them, other women did too... Marissa decided to indulge her cosmetic curiosities; she got on Amazon where she bought 11 books on how to make makeup and started mixing in her kitchen. 'I went makeup crazy. I incorporated the company, worked out a budget, hired a chemist and designed a website.' She began integrating anti-aging ingredients, triple-milled pigments, fabulous scents and theBalm was born. Fast forward eleven years, you can now find theBalm's Paraben and Cruelty-Free products worldwide. Marisa Shipman is the founder and CEO of The Balm. The makeup company is based in San Francisco, CA and launched in early 2004. They are known for their multi-tasking cosmetics and have a complete line of face and hair care formulas.The Balm products are now available in more than 100 nations around the world. https://thebalm.com/ 4.2 Created with Sketch. Overall rating Latest theBalm Cosmetics Reviews  Color story: Neutral and warm leaning. Not versatile, but you can create a complete look from these three shades. Formula: - The shade Smoking is a pale gold with a satin finish. I'm not a big fan... Smoke Balm Vol. 4 Eyeshadow PaletteColor story: Neutral and warm leaning. Not versatile, but you can create a complete look from these three shades. Formula: - The shade Smoking is a pale gold with a satin finish. I'm not a big fan... This is my ALL TIME favorite lipstick and makeup brand! I don't even wear makeup very often, and keep it very simple when I do. I have no idea how to use eyeshadow or bronzer/highlight, but bought... MEET MATT(E) HUGHES® Long Lasting Liquid LipstickThis is my ALL TIME favorite lipstick and makeup brand! I don't even wear makeup very often, and keep it very simple when I do. I have no idea how to use eyeshadow or bronzer/highlight, but bought... I'm keen on lipstains, and couldn't wait to try cruelty-free The Balm's entry in the glossy lip stain category. I chose the shade "Ciao!" which is a bright pink/fuchsia. This stain is easy to apply... There’s something to be said about simplicity and that’s exactly what you get with this new The Balm SmokeBalm Vol. 4 Eyeshadow Palette ($14.50). Three shadows, easy application, instant gorgeousness! Earlier this month I was talking about how I lacked the creativity and know how to use the shades in the Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture Eyeshadow Palette. It just felt really overwhelming trying to combine the shades. I don’t know how anyone tackles creating a look with 5 or more eyeshadows. Props to anyone that can. As for me, I’m all about simple which is why this trio from the Balm is pure perfection. The Balm SmokeBalm Vol. 4 Eyeshadow Palette is a new permanent Fall 2017 Eyeshadow Trio that contains matte and shimmer or as foil shades. The three shades included are Striking (dark brown foil), Luminous (warm terracotta brown), and Smoking (luminous light champagne). The palette is a little smaller than a box of Chiclets but still manages to squeeze in a tiny mirror and plenty of the Balm’s traditional pin-up girl artwork. Off topic, but did you know that’s why I fell in love with the brand many, many years ago? I’ve always had a girl crushes on Dita Von Teese, Bettie Page, Jayne Mansfield, and Virginia Bell! I just adore how after all these year’s the Balm hasn’t changed their fun, vintage packaging. The Balm SmokeBalm Vol. 4 Eyeshadow Palette Swatches (Striking, Luminous, Smoking) The shadows have a soft, finely milled texture with excellent pigmentation and easy blending. Striking is the stand out shade here which adds the “smoke” element where as Luminous is also a star in its own right as it’ll work fabulously all its own in a natural eye look. The back of the diagram has a small how-to-get the look guide that advises using Striking on the lid, Luminous in the crease, and Smoke as the highlighter shade on your brow born or inner corner of the eye. It’s pretty basic and standard application which gets you a super glam look in a few seconds. You don’t have to have a ton of blending skills to get the look either which is why I liked it so much. When you’re rushing around in the morning and want a quickie eye look these shades will get it for you in seconds. As we head into Fall we’ll be bombarded when plenty of monster palettes but take my advise and stick to the basics, you’ll likely save time and energy using a quick trio like the The Balm SmokeBalm Vol. 4 Eyeshadow Palette and be happier with the results. |
