Our Springtime Favorites From Pixi Beauty

Disclosure: Style, Decor & More received PR samples. All opinions are 100% my own. 

Hey all! It's a beautiful sunny day in my neck of the woods and despite the cold temperatures and snow predicted later this week, spring is just right around the corner. The sunshine really gives me a boost of energy and makes me want to get up and go and break out of hibernation. 

Every spring, I also get the urge to purge and update my makeup drawer for the new season ahead. Out with the old and in with the new. I find that adding even one new product to my stash makes me feel good. It's exciting to try something new and experience new stuff. So, when Pixi sent me some PR samples, I was more than happy to give them a try.      

For those of you who are not familiar with Pixi Beauty, it was founded in London by Petra Strand, a Swedish-born makeup artist with more than 20+ years of experience. This amazing line focuses on natural, botanical-based beauty products that are cruelty-free, come in smart packaging, and are affordably priced. The brand has been growing by leaps and bounds with its award-winning glow getters (Good news travels fast, right?) and their products can now be found at their boutique in L.A., Pixi online, Target online & in-store, and ULTA! 

This month we're reviewing Pixi's Eye Reflection Shadow Palette in Natural Beauty shades, Rose Ceramide Cream, Glow Tonic, Glow Mist, Endless Silky Eye Pen, MatteLast Liquid Lip and Lip Lift Max. 

The Eye Reflection Shadow Palette in Natural Beauty ($24) features twelve neutral shades to mix and blend a wardrobe of eye looks for day and night! These eyeshadows do have some fallout but it is soon forgiven with the incredibly rich pigment and payoff. The 3D effect adds the illusion of depth and dimension while creating the appearance of diffusing light to brighten the eye area.

Kristina is modeling a blend of colors from the Eye Reflection Shadow Palette shown above. This photo was taken indoors during the day without indoor lighting. Can you see the amazing 3D effect even without any indoor lighting? This palette has quickly become one of Kristina's favorites and yes, I have this palette too, and love it! Others must be obsessed with this palette as well since it is currently sold out on the Pixi and ULTA websites. But we did manage to find it still available at Target.

Roses are one of the most beloved flowers in the world with good reason. Their lavish and intoxicating scent is just as beautiful as the bloom itself, and so it is no wonder Pixi by Petra infused its Rose Ceramide Cream ($24) with Rosa Damascena Flower Oil and other moisturizing oils to create a rich, luxurious formula that delivers deep, long-lasting moisture and nourishment. No need to worry about the thick formula as it is quickly absorbed into the skin and feels soft and smooth, not greasy at all.

Pixi Glow Mist ($15) is an instant pick-me-up when you need to freshen makeup or want to set your makeup after application. The misting spray is enriched with 13 natural oils plus propolis, aloe vera and fruit extracts to protect and nourish your face, neck, and hair. Yes, even your hair can reap the benefits of this nourishing medley! Shake the bottle, close your eyes, depress the pump, and spritz your face, neck, and hair! The cool mist is especially refreshing on a hot day and gives a luminous glow. The glow mist is another mother/daughter favorite, too!

Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pens ($12) come in a vast array of colors - 21 to be exact! Put simply, the pens are FANTASTIC! These highly-pigmented pens are buttery smooth and glide across your eyes. The pencil color you see is the color you will get when applied. The selling point for me is the waterproof formula that won't come off until you take it off. The formula is ideal for steamy hot weather and makes it ideal for steamy, hot days. It is important to know that the pens dry to set in about 5 seconds. That means if you make a mistake while applying the liner, have a damp cotton swab ready to fix it quickly or you will need a cotton swab dipped in a little makeup remover. This 5-second budge-proof drying period also allows time to smudge the liner for a smoky effect. {winky face}

Pixi by Petra MatteLast Liquid Lip in Pleasing Pink ($14). Most of us have an arsenal of lip products in our beauty bag, but probably none of them offer long-lasting, full-color payoff in a single stroke. The soft-tip applicator is ultra-soft and comfy, however, it was a little difficult to define the outer lip evenly. Nothing a little practice won't fix.  Pixi by Petra's MatteLast Liquid Lippies boast full-on color and all-day wear while hydrating lips with rosehip seed oil. The heavily-pigmented colors complement a wide range of light and dark skin tones. 

Usually, matte lip color formulas leave lips dry, but MatteLast is creamy, long-lasting and transfers very little to my drinking glass. Yes, I'm a gloss girl but I really LOVE the creamy formula of these rose-infused lippies. It's no wonder MatteLast Liquid Lip was Cosmopolitan UK's Beauty Awards winner for 2017! Congrats Pixi! 

Pixi by Petra LipLift Max Lip Gloss in Petal Ice  ($14) is a lip plumper that hydrates and soothes your lips for fuller luscious lips that shine. I've tried other lip plumpers in the past and this is hands down my favorite. The peptides plump and the soothing chamomile and aloe vera are a hydrating bonus, especially when lips can be very dry this time of year.  The only complaint I have is that there isn't enough gloss in the tube. I apply it about three times a day and can tell I will go through it quickly. Please give us more in the tube, Pixi! I love this gloss!

In summary, this springtime collection did not disappoint and is the perfect addition to my beauty box.

You can find these amazing Pixi by Petra products at their boutique in L.A., Target stores, Target.com, PixiBeauty.com, and now ULTA!  

What beauty products do you like to wear in spring? Join in the conversation. Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

   xoxo,