Starlooks Contest Product Review

Woot!  I won a Starlooks contest on Make Up Talk for a gift bag worth $100!  I am really excited about this as Starlooks is one of my favorite cosmetic companies.  They have a monthly beauty subscription service that provides 3-4 full size items for only $15/mo + a couple bucks shipping (more for international shipping, however it is available).  They also have an online store that sells a huge variety of products as well as past Starboxes.

The best part of winning this was that Starlooks contacted me for suggestions on what I would like to receive.  I love lipstick, so this was a great opportunity to try out some different kinds and colors.  Color is a little hard to determine on their website (I heard they are working on swatches to make it easier).

The packaging for the gift bag is crazy cute:

So much awesome:

Tendergloss lipstick in Silk Orchard $11.00
Lipgloss in Berry Rock $11.00
Infinity Lipstick in Soft Rose $13.00
Eyeshadow in Gold Dust $9.00
Concealer in Angel Cream $9.00
Sensation Primer $15.00
Face Powder brush $?

Lip Gloss in Berry Rock, Infinity lipstick in Soft Rose, Tendergloss lipstick in Silk Orchid, and Satin Eyeshadow in Gold Dust.

I have had some time to try these products out.  I can't detect a scent with these products, and I find them to be completely non-irritating.  

The eyshadow in Gold Dust is a lovely color with an even application.  It goes well with the brown toned shadows received in the November box.  Starlooks eyeshadows have adorable packaging with a lid that lifts up to reveal a 'secret' compartment with a sponge applicator.  I am sure you could hide all your good spy gear in here if you are a secret agent of some sort.

The concealer also has a secret compartment, so if you have a lot of secrets you could just carry both in your make up bag for extra storage.  This Angel Cream color is very light, maybe a touch darker and more yellow toned than Glamoflauge in Light.  The formula is quite dry, which I like (my Bobbi Brown concealer is much to wet looking on, even when set with powder) however it is tricky to apply.  I found it works best after exfoilating and moisturizing, and applied with a brush.  I just used a cheap eyeshadow brush and it worked perfect.

The Sensation Primer is a major wow.  This is the nicest feeling... Anything I have put on my face.  It is a clear gel and has a mattifying effect that helps control my T zone.  It really improved the finish of the foundation and tinted moisturizers I tested it under.  The jar is insanely pretty as well.  Highly recommend.

I can't find a listing for the face powder brush on the site, so I am not sure of the price.  It has a really soft feel while maintaing a firmness that holds it shape well and allows for easy application of blushes and bronzers.  For setting powder, I prefer a sloppier brush for some reason.

Now for the best part - I freaking love lip colors.  The Tendergloss in Silk Orchid was a surprise as far as staying power.  This color has an iridescent fuchsia sheen that remains even after the moisture wears away.  I love this, their tendergloss lipcolors are soft, sheer and extremely moisture rich.

I was really excited to try the Infinity lipstick in Soft Rose.  This is the most pigmented of the lipsticks I have tried from them.  It is amazingly moisturizing for a long wear lip color, to the point where I had trouble refraining from rubbing my lips together.  It lasted longer and more evenly than my Tart Matte LipSurgence (which I consider long wear for me), and far more evenly and well pigmented than Cover Girl Outlast.  The Outlast does last longer, but with uneven wear and absolutely none of the comfort of Starlooks Infinity.  Highly recommend.

And for my favorite, the Berry Rock Lip Gloss was everything I had hoped for.  I did ask for this color by name, as I had fallen in love with facebook swatch several months ago.  This is an amazingly opaque gloss, and has a fantastic even wear time.  I have a couple  of their other glosses as well, and they are by far my favorite brand.  I do not generally like lip glosses, but there is something unique about the shades Starlooks offers.  They are not sticky and last longer than most brands I have tried.  I also highly recommend this product.

I hope you find these reviews helpful!  Let me know if you have any questions, or if you would like more information on any of these items.  For a closer look at the products, here is my 'unboxing' video: