I'm hoping they will create more shades in different colors. These apply easily and are pretty opaque. They're easy to blend out with a brush before they dry but once they dry, they will flake off if you try to blend them. I also noticed I'll have small glitter particles on my face as the day goes on, so it's safe to say they will flake off as the day goes on. However, they somehow look just as intense at the end of the night as they did when I applied them.

I don't recommend layering them and they will get uneven and flaky, which isn't ideal. If you're concerned with them not 100% covering your lid, just apply a shadow underneath. I usually do this anyway. 

Despite having pieces of glitter on my face throughout the day, I find these stay put pretty well and are easy to remove. They're an awesome and easy way to glam up your eye look and I totally recommend checking them out in a store. They retail for $15 each on Pixi's website, so they're a little easier on the wallet than Stila, but I've still got an eye out for an even less expensive version.

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So, those are the 8 shades in the Detour palette. 4 are matte, 4 are shimmer, which I think is a fair split. 

Next we have my second favorite of the 3, Bailout. 

• SKIMP : CREAM DEMI MATTE
• BAILOUT : NUDE PEACH MATTE
• FAITH : MEDIUM WARM BROWN MATTE
• REBOUND : CHOCOLATE BROWN DEMI MATTE
• CHOPPER : COPPER WITH SILVER MICRO GLITTER
• DOUBLE UP : DEEP BROWN SHIMMER
• PICKUP : LAVENDER WITH PINK SHIMMER
• VICE : DEEP EGGPLANT SHIMMER

Last, we have what I assume most people will like the most, Shortcut.

• SIN : PALE NUDE SHIMMER
• LACED : PINK TAUPE MATTE
• SHORTCUT : MEDIUM ROSE PINK MATTE
• AFTER HOURS : BLACK SATIN WITH IRIDESCENT MICRO SHIMMER
• BACK ALLEY : MATTE CHOCOLATE BROWN
• RENDEZVOUS : BORDEAUX MATTE WITH BLUE SHIMMER
• GASH : METALLIC BRICK RED
• ZONE : METALLIC PINK RED WITH COPPER SHIMMER

You can never go wrong with gift sets and It Cosmetics nails them every year. There are a ton more available than just what I've shown and I'd recommend checking those out if you're shopping for a beauty lover. You can find them at Ulta.

If you couldn't tell, I'm an eyeshadow palette addict and hoarder, hence my gift picks. I tried to choose palettes that were different to cover more people. The mini On the Run palettes have specific color themes so if you know someone who loves purples or teals or reds, there's a palette for them! I haven't had a chance to review these on the blog yet but it's coming soon. The UD Elements palette is a very colorful palette with a couple of neutrals but the majority is shimmer or glitter formulas. The Born To Run palette has a pretty good variety of shades and finishes which will accommodate more preferences. Lastly, the Soft Glam palette is a pretty safe bet. It's neutrals, a good mix of shimmers and mattes and will compliment anyone's collection. 

Then, we have the Pixi Glowy Gossamer duos for your highlight lovers. There's a more pink/champagne duo and a gold duo, I recommend both. Lastly, the Wet n Wild Pro Brushes are awesome and super inexpensive. They're very soft, don't shed, and perform well.

On that note, good luck with your Christmas shopping! You can check my blog for reviews of most of these products. It Cosmetics Holiday individual reviews coming soon and reviews of the On The Run palettes will be up soon as well. 

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Whether or not you need this TSV, only you know. But, if you buy it, you're definitely going to be happy. It's so nice. I definitely recommend it, whether you're buying it to try new products or to have backups of your current favorites. Let me know which is your favorite!

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These are so soft, so creamy, so pigmented that I'm actually shocked. The Naked Cherry palette is actually the Naked 3 palette on steroids. It's very pink-mauve and everything I wanted the Naked 3 to be. These are so blendable and easy to work with and the shimmers and metallics are the creamiest shadows. 

Here's a little tip about the shimmers and metallics. These are going to apply best with your fingers, and even better on a sticky base. They're so soft, but they don't apply the best with a brush. So, if you're struggling with those, try using your fingers and a sticky base. I really like the Too Faced Glitter Glue. 

Every look you create with this palette is going to be very mauve-pink toned. There's no way around that, as you might expect, so if you aren't into that, I recommend skipping it.

The rest of the collection includes a blush/highlight palette, 24/7 liners, 3 lipsticks, and a cherry scented setting spray.

Black Market is more of a charcoal shade than black and Love Drug is very burgundy. I like them both, I prefer Love Drug. They're the same formula as the other 24/7 liners, which are awesome so I love them and if these are shades you're into, grab them!

There are 3 new lipsticks added to the Naked Cherry Collection.

• CHERRY - DEEP BERRY WINE
• DEVILISH - BERRY-PINK WITH MICROSHIMMER
• JUICY - LIGHT PEACH-PINK WITH COPPER MICROSHIMMER

Lastly, we have the All Nighter Setting Spray. It's cherry scented and it's travel sized. The spray nozzle is great, like always. It works, just like the All Nighter. It smells like cough syrup. I hate cherry scented things and I already knew to expect to hate the scent. Sickly cherry scent confirmed, if that's what you're into, you'll love it. I'm not here to judge. It's just not for me.

Overall, I love the collection. Everything works well together, the color story is gorgeous and I just can't get over that palette!

What's your favorite piece of the collection? Are you picking up the palette?

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The shade range is pretty good and I'm pretty happy with the shades I have.

The formula on these is said to be medium-full coverage and builable, which I can confirm is true. I don't use much and I can get medium coverage and they can absolutely be built up to a fuller coverage, but I'm just not into that. I prefer a lighter coverage, so I try to sheer these out. I've applied them with both a Beauty Blender and a foundation brush. The Beauty Blender takes a bit more effort because it's a stick foundation. It has a thicker, drier texture. Using a brush is easier, but foundation brushes and dry skin don't play well together so it's not my favorite. 

As I said, the color match is really good. I prefer to work harder and use my Beauty Blender, but it's not my favorite and here's why. I have dry skin and these are a little heavy for me. They don't look bad and they don't look cakey unless you overdo it, but you can tell you're wearing makeup. At first, it looks good but the longer I wear it, the drier it looks. It doesn't sink into my pores, lines, or anything like that though, which I can appreciate. I've worn these so many times and I do enjoy them. I love the way they look in photos, too. I just have to moisturize and prime very well to use them and my skin will still look dry after a few hours. 

These sticks are not totally smooth. A couple of mine are a little gritty. It's fine and it works fine, just not totally smooth. The last thing that bothers me is the smell. It has a distinct scent and I can't pinpoint it, but I don't like it. It's not too strong, you're obviously not going to smell it when you wear it so it's not a big deal. Just know, it's there and it's not great.

So we've reached the end and this has been a rollercoaster. To summarize all of my thoughts:

• 23 available shades
• 9g of product in tube
• Creamy but not oily
• Doesn't slip around
• Sets without powder
• Blush, bronzer, highlight blend perfectly on top
• Gets drier as the day goes on
• Weird scent
• Sticks are a little gritty
• Need to moisturize and prime well if you have dry skin
• matte velvet finish

You can find these on the PUR website and at Ulta. 

What foundation should I try next?

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