Danessa Myricks Beauty
Danessa Myricks Beauty - New In & First Impressions
Monday, September 21, 2020 • Beauty, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Makeup, Makeup Monday, review
During the most recent holiday weekend I finally caved and purchased some more items from Danessa Myricks Beauty. I've had an eye on them ever since picking up those pieces from last year's Makeup Show, but her brand has so many options it's intimidating, which is why I'm so thankful for the melanated YouTubers who have been reviewing it lately, lol. This time around I actually picked up some complexion products in addition to color, and while I don't have firm opinions yet, I'm always of the opinion that more pictures and more swatches are good for the reviewing community as a whole. I hate Googling for what feels like hours and never finding a real life swatch outside of a product page (which are usually photoshopped in weird ways ANYway).
First up are three of the Vision Flushes, which the website describes as "a highly pigmented, smoothing, multipurpose liquid color product with a satin/semi matte finish that can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks. " After ultimately deciding that last year's purchase, the Illuminating Veil in Attraction, was too dark to work as a good highlighter for my skin tone, I went with two blushes and one highlight in this new-to-me formula.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush in Sweet Nectar and Ballet Slippers, $20 each
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush in Sweet Nectar
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush in Ballet Slippers
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush in Tiara, $20
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush in Tiara
Each Vision Flush is housed in a plastic screw top component, with an easy to use sponge tip applicator. I haven't tried applying these directly to the skin yet, but they come out with enough product to easily put on a palette to use with a brush. Also there's really no difference in formula in regards to texture, so it's not goopy or drippy. Sweet Nectar is a bright orange, brighter than I expect to be honest, while Ballet Slipper is a lovely mauve. Tiara is a neutral pearl, without any chunks of glitter.
Next up is one of the best things I think Danessa Myricks Beauty has to offer - SAMPLES OF THE FOUNDATION. We're in unprecedented times friends, and foundation is hard enough on a regular day. Letting people buy sample sizes of a highly pigmented coverage product for $5 is genius and greatly appreciated. The Vision Cream Cover is "a versatile foundation-concealer hybrid using the latest texture minimizing technology to create a silky-smooth finish." I picked up three colors based entirely off of Kinkysweat's video because she's my shade twin 99% of the time. Much props and thanks to her and her incredible lighting.
Next up is one of the best things I think Danessa Myricks Beauty has to offer - SAMPLES OF THE FOUNDATION. We're in unprecedented times friends, and foundation is hard enough on a regular day. Letting people buy sample sizes of a highly pigmented coverage product for $5 is genius and greatly appreciated. The Vision Cream Cover is "a versatile foundation-concealer hybrid using the latest texture minimizing technology to create a silky-smooth finish." I picked up three colors based entirely off of Kinkysweat's video because she's my shade twin 99% of the time. Much props and thanks to her and her incredible lighting.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Cream Color L-R in N05, N06, and W04
As of writing this post I've used the foundation twice and can say 1) it does indeed cover a lot, 2) it's still easily sheer-able, just by using less and really priming your application brush, 3) it did NOT like being applied on top of a silicone heavy primer (ala the Kryolan HD Micro Primer). It did this very weird collecting in pores thing that I was able to tap out with my fingers, but was a noticeable change from the first application. Oh, and I would agree with Kinkysweat that N06 is the closest to my skin tone but a *tad* dark. Probably imperceptible if you weren't as anal as we (clearly) are.
But still, even with all these pictures I can hear a voice from the distance calling: "B*tch, where the hell are the swatches?!" And happily I can provide! I apparently just wasn't thinking about how I usually organize my post and took them all together so... mammoth swatch party ahead.
But still, even with all these pictures I can hear a voice from the distance calling: "B*tch, where the hell are the swatches?!" And happily I can provide! I apparently just wasn't thinking about how I usually organize my post and took them all together so... mammoth swatch party ahead.
Danessa Myricks Bueaty, Vision Flush L-R in Tiara, Ballet Slipper, and Sweet Nectar; Vision Cream Cover L-R in W04, N06, N05
And that's pretty much it! About as exciting as any of my first impressions are, but like I said - I'm super motivated when I can't find what I'm looking for on the internet, so here's hoping some of this eventually helps out a person in the near or distant future (if we still have a distant future in the United States, hehe... he... he....).
The Makeup Show DC: Haul
Monday, August 19, 2019 • B3, Crown Brush, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Jordan Liberty for Stilazzi, Kett Cosmetics, Kryolan, Makeup, skincare, Stilazzi, The Makeup Show, Twinmedix
Well, here we are.
The haul.
I'm not going to lie to you, this is probably not the most thorough of hauls that you've seen me share, but that's mostly because with 99% of this I haven't really touched what I bought. Some of it was purchased for personal use, but some of it I was overcome by memories of the time I seriously contemplated doing makeup for realsies, and are products I would consider more "kit" choices than anything.
I will say though that due the show discounts, the final tally wasn't quite as bad as you'd think. Someone beside me at the Danessa Myricks booth "two of those and two of those"-d herself into a little over $360.....which to be honest made me feel better. I *tried* to be deliberate and strategic with what I was purchasing and why, and I think hearing industry folks talk about the differences between professional grade and what is sold to the consumer via third parties, did help me feel confident in that decision.
I have to spend some more time playing with everything, obviously, but I'm really excited to do so, which is a happy feeling that I don't think I've truly felt in a while.
Skincare
One of the first artists and brands I was introduced to at the show was B3. As a product type, I find oils in particular are ones I enjoy a lot from "indie" brands - I think it's something about how passionate people are about them, and the number of different ways they can be incorporated into skincare and makeup application.
Next up was Twinmedix, where I had some very interesting conversations about masks and the introduction of CBD into skincare products. I went the boring route of an oxygen mask and one of those exfoliators that "peels off your skin" ala Cure gel.
Tools
Is anyone shocked I spent more than I expected at Crown Brush? No? Good. Cause some of the oldest brushes in my collection are from Crown and it's even more exciting to see and touch in person.
Makeup
On the actual complexion coverage front I had a hard time picking between a few different brands, including Kryolan. Graftobian and RCMA were also there, and while all three brands have cream makeup with varying percentages of pigment, I went with Kryolan for a few reasons:
1) Mini Palette at a good price point ($39.95 on the website)
2) Full size refills are at a good price point ($11.50 on the website)
3) 24 month shelf life
4) Admittedly them showcasing a waterproof powder that literally sits on top of water in a beacon that is also what Cirque du Soleil uses for their underwater shows was pretty damn impressive.
Next up was Kett Cosmetics (via Muse Beauty Pro), because when Kevin James Bennett said the powder was translucent and not transparent my eyes perked right up. I grabbed the loose and pressed cause... well mostly because they were very well priced at the show and I could.
And that's it! You've now all see my dirty little secrets and where my money went over the weekend. Is there anything in particular y'all want to see up close and personal? Let me know!
The haul.
I'm not going to lie to you, this is probably not the most thorough of hauls that you've seen me share, but that's mostly because with 99% of this I haven't really touched what I bought. Some of it was purchased for personal use, but some of it I was overcome by memories of the time I seriously contemplated doing makeup for realsies, and are products I would consider more "kit" choices than anything.
I will say though that due the show discounts, the final tally wasn't quite as bad as you'd think. Someone beside me at the Danessa Myricks booth "two of those and two of those"-d herself into a little over $360.....which to be honest made me feel better. I *tried* to be deliberate and strategic with what I was purchasing and why, and I think hearing industry folks talk about the differences between professional grade and what is sold to the consumer via third parties, did help me feel confident in that decision.
I have to spend some more time playing with everything, obviously, but I'm really excited to do so, which is a happy feeling that I don't think I've truly felt in a while.
Skincare
One of the first artists and brands I was introduced to at the show was B3. As a product type, I find oils in particular are ones I enjoy a lot from "indie" brands - I think it's something about how passionate people are about them, and the number of different ways they can be incorporated into skincare and makeup application.
Next up was Twinmedix, where I had some very interesting conversations about masks and the introduction of CBD into skincare products. I went the boring route of an oxygen mask and one of those exfoliators that "peels off your skin" ala Cure gel.
Tools
Is anyone shocked I spent more than I expected at Crown Brush? No? Good. Cause some of the oldest brushes in my collection are from Crown and it's even more exciting to see and touch in person.
Right to Left:
Makeup
On the actual complexion coverage front I had a hard time picking between a few different brands, including Kryolan. Graftobian and RCMA were also there, and while all three brands have cream makeup with varying percentages of pigment, I went with Kryolan for a few reasons:
1) Mini Palette at a good price point ($39.95 on the website)
2) Full size refills are at a good price point ($11.50 on the website)
3) 24 month shelf life
4) Admittedly them showcasing a waterproof powder that literally sits on top of water in a beacon that is also what Cirque du Soleil uses for their underwater shows was pretty damn impressive.
Right to Left:
HD Micro Primer, HD Micro On Air Thinner, Ultra Foundation Mini Palette in Dark, Dermacolor Fixing Spray
And clearly after the way I talked about her incredible seminar at the show, no one is surprised to see a few Danessa Myricks Beauty products? This was probably the brand at which I had to be the most circumspect because I wanted ALL THE THINGS. But I also knew that I was never going to use all the things so I stuck to a liquid highlighter, a glitter that looks wet and is amazing, and a clear topper because between her and Katie Jane Hughes I got major looks to try.
And last but not least, even though I told myself I had no business getting another eyeshadow palette, I caved and got the Jordan Liberty palette with Stilazzi (via Friends Beauty Supply). It was one of those things I wanted to get from the beginning to support him, and then seeing his work and the swatches in person I caved. Sigh. I also picked up the eyeliner brush that he said was his favorite for brow work.
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