Preview: Essence - Sun Kissed LE

Hello ladies! New week and here we already have a new Essence limited edition for March and April 2013 :)

Essence team says about the new collection:
"Here comes the sun! Winter is coming to an end and essence is ready to welcome all lovers of summer into the warmer months of the year in march and april 2013 with the trend edition “sun kissed”. With beautiful golden shades and bright contrasting beach colors, these products are reminiscent of a romantic sunset at the beach and conjure-up the ideal make-up styles to ensure beautiful moments – not just on vacation, but anytime! The absolute highlight: a shimmer spray for sun kissed skin turns winter pallor into a gorgeous glow with a true wow-factor!"

Soft touch eyeshadow: Beach time: thanks to the long-lasting formula of the soft touch eyeshadows, your eye make-up can effortlessly handle long sunbathing sessions and dives into the deep ocean. The eyeshadow’s creamy texture and metallic effects guarantee unforgettable moments and a pure holiday feeling! Available in the colours 01 hello summer!, 02 my sunny side and 03 sunset paradise.

Waterproof eye pencil: Orange blue: thanks to its excellent color dispersion and ultra-metallic effects, this waterproof eye pencil is an absolute must-have. Whether you go for a creative or classic look, your eyeliner style is sure to welcome the summer with open arms in the gorgeous colors 01 hello summer! and 02 sunset paradise.

Lipstick: Summer glow: the semi-transparent sun kissed lipstick guarantees a gorgeous, bright smile. With its gel-like texture, it subtly tints your lips for a natural summery look. Available in the two shades 01 soak up the sun and 02 hello summer!

01 soak up the sun

02 hello summer

Cheek tint: Bye, bye winter skin: emphasize your cheekbones with the sun kissed cheek tint. its gel-like texture offers a fresh look so you are sure to make a grand entry at the beach bar! Available in the two vivacious shades 01 soak up the sun and 02 hello summer!

Shimmer powder: Sundowner: a cool drink in your hand, eyes on the ocean, the last red-golden rays of sun on your skin. The soft shimmer powder gives your face and neckline a subtle glow with its gold pigments. Forever glow! Available in the shade 01 sunset beauty.

Nail polish: Shades of summer: you’re sure to achieve the perfect beach style for your nails with the four sun kissed nail polish colors in bright orange, shimmering gold, iridescent sea blue and the dark red of dusk. With their extra broad brush, they turn your nails into the ultimate surfer girl accessory! Available in 01 soak up the sun, 02 hello summer!, 03 my sunny side and 04 sunset paradise.

01 soak up the sun

02 hello summer!

03 my sunny side

04 sunset paradise

Shimmer spray: Shimmer shower: the refreshing shimmer spray with a gorgeous scent perfectly accentuates your light summer tan! Its texture contains subtle shimmering pigments to provide your skin with a beautiful and natural-looking glow. A refreshing beauty cocktail – even when you’re on the go! Available in 01 suntimes here, suntimes there.

Self tanning wipe: Tan to go! The self tanning wipes comfortably fit into any purse for a quick tan boost wherever you are! One wipe is enough to evenly spread a hint of a summer tan on your face and neckline for a look worthy of the summer, sun and sea! Available in 01 sun is where you are!

01 sun is where you are

So this is really very summery! Hmm, kinda too much summery in my opinion, I more expected classical spring colours with the new LE, but they actually already done that with the Hugs and Kisses LE. I mostly like the dark burgundy eyeshadow, but probably won't buy it, because I have quite bad experiences with creamy eyeshadows, mostly they crease on me, no matter what I had as a base or how much I applied. I like the lipsticks, they  seem really promising, perhaps the burgundy shade is more appealing to me. Plus the burgundy nail polish and shimmer spray. I'm a lot into glitter and shimmer lately and I would definitely want to try that. :) Anyway it looks like a nice collection, but nothing really stands out, perhaps  just the shimmer spray. These self tanning wipes are to me a little.. hmm.. useless, I mean, I know for sure I would never use them, but you never know, maybe they would be useful to even out the natural tan on your face? :) Also, the cheek tint would be nice to try on my hands before buying, but it looks like both colours are really dark and deep and probably won't suit me.


Thanks for taking the time and reading! :) Have a great week! :)