R.E.M Beauty: What I Think & Products On My Wishlist
After loving her perfumes, I am so excited that Ariana Grande has released her new beauty brand, R.E.M Beauty! Here is what I think about the initial launch of the brand and what I am just dying to try!
Photo creds: @rembeauty
First, here are the products I want to try.
Midnight Shadows Eyeshadow Palette
The packaging alone on this product is beautiful, futuristic, and from the reviews I am seeing, it's also very sturdy. I appreciate that there are more matte's than shimmers in this palette, as I personally use matte's more. Also, I've been seeing from reviews that the shadows are very buildable without becoming patchy or chalky.
I want to try specifically two palettes, Babydoll & Principessa
$24.00 USD
Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
I've always opted for more of a volumizing mascara rather than lengthening, but that can make my lashes a bit heavy at times, and chunky feeling so I would love to try a lengthening mascara instead which keeps the lashes thinner looking but long. The packaging is very thoughtful, with the flat sides so it can be placed on a counter without rolling away....and yes, that happens to me a lot.
$15.00 USD
On Your Collar Matte Lipsticks
I've tried so many matte lipsticks, and although they all do mostly what they say they will do...give colour and a matte finish, some can dry out your lips too much, or transfer easier than they should. I've heard, however that these lipsticks are a true matte that will be like lipstick on a collar....hard to get off ahah. I'm really excited to try the shades Tiramisù and Drive-In Movie. The space suit packaging is super cute, and will definitely be distinctive when seen, that it is R.E.M.
$19.00 USD
Interstellar Highlighter Topper
Although the green and lavender shades enticed me first with this product, I feel that this icy gold shade "Miss Venus", would suit me so well. A Youtuber with a similar skin tone to mine used this and I really loved the way it looked on her, such a natural yet blinding highlight. The packaging, much like the eyeshadow, is very sturdy.
$22.00 USD
At The Borderline Eyeliner Marker
We all know Ariana Grande is known for her signature cat eye look, so for her to release an eyeliner, it was fitting. I would love to try this, the felt tip on this liner seems so sharp and precise. I'm still getting used to a fine liner on my own eye, as I've been doing liner on everyone else these past months rather than myself. This seems very user friendly, and easy.
$19.00 USD
Now, here is what I think about the brand as a whole.
Price Points
I really appreciate the price points of this brand, there really is nothing more expensive than $24 USD, which is amazing. I think that this makes the brand more accessible and inclusive to people on a budget, much like Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez. Ironic enough, Selena and Ariana were two of my favourite Disney and Nickelodeon stars when I was younger, and now they're the owners of fantastic beauty brands.
Aesthetic
The whole futuristic, space age vibe to this brand is so unique and clever. I really have never seen anything like this before, and I think it's going to make R.E.M Beauty known for something as simple as the packaging or their aesthetic.
Packaging & Products
For a brand that is as affordable as it is, I'm so impressed that the quality of the packaging and the products are sturdy and high quality. A lot of people on Instagram were saying how they thought this brands packaging and product aesthetic was done before, recycled and reused. Many also said how it looked like Kiko Milano (which, is high end makeup in Europe, so is that really an awful thing to be compared to?) But I have to disagree with these comments, because I really do find them unique, creative and innovative.
So that is what I thought about R.E.M Beauty's initial launch of their products and brand, as well as my wishlist! What do you think about it?
Vi voglio bene,
Melissa
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