Smashbox cosmetics are popular all over the world, this is largely due to its first-class quality and wide range of products. This brand is professional because it offers makeup artists and amateurs highly pigmented products and wide palette of shades. Of course, the Smashbox brand is not as affordable as many brands of the mass market, however, this is not an obstacle for many buyers.
Next, we will take a closer look at the features of the cosmetic products of the American brand, consider its wide range and learn how to choose the right makeup for yourself.
About Brand
American brand Smashbox It is considered quite young since it was founded only in 1996. Its founders - brothers Davis and Dean Factor, are the great-grandchildren of the same Max Factor, who founded the cosmetic brand Max Factor.
Smashbox was named after the eponymous studio in America where the brothers worked. They have repeatedly noticed that the cosmetic products of those times are in no way suitable for professional photography. It does not last long, the foundation and shadows roll down, which is especially evident when setting the right light. As a result, both photographers and models who did not like such products were unhappy. As a result, the brothers came to the conclusion that they should create their own cosmetic brand, which will produce decorative cosmetics of the highest quality, and most importantly, can withstand the luster of any spotlights.
Features
The products of the American cosmetic brand are used by many professional makeup artists working with celebrity at various events and fashion shows. All funds from this brand fully comply with international quality criteria.
As soon as the brand appeared, there was no active promotion of its products, however, decorative cosmetics diverged from store shelves like hot cakes.
Today in the product range you can find high-quality products for any skin type, which consist exclusively of components that are safe for the epidermis.
The brand focuses on on the durability of its products and its comfort on the skin for a long time. In a wide assortment, you can find bright shades of funds and more calm, which are best suited for a durable everyday make-up. The brand has a ton of modern and win-win options for cosmetics that will surely appeal to a woman of any age.
Product range
In the assortment of the brand you can find a lot of first-class products to create the most perfect make-up. Let's consider them in more detail.
For face Smashbox offers:
- tonal products, including creams, makeup bases, powders, BB and CC creams;
- primers;
- concealers;
- proofreaders;
- highlighters.
For eyes:
- palettes with shadows;
- carcasses;
- eyeliners, liners, pencils;
- eyebrow products, including primers.
For lips:
- lipstick;
- lip pencils;
- shine.
Let's get acquainted with some relevant tools in more detail.
In a huge variety of primers. The following products are considered the most popular among makeup artists and amateurs.
- Primer Color Correcting Reduce Redness. With this tool, you can hide age spots and other imperfections on the face, including skin irregularities. This tool is presented in a green tint that perfectly blocks redness, and also visually reduces wrinkles.
- We also recommend that you pay attention to the primer with the effect of radiance Photo Finish Radiance. This tool also perfectly moisturizes the skin, hiding its basic imperfections. This primer is undesirable for oily skin.
The primers do not contain parabens, phthalates and harmful fragrances.
From highlighters, you can take a look at the iridescent pearlescent liquid Highlighter Crystallized Shimmer Drops. This tool can be used on its own or on top of makeup. Also in the assortment you can find dry bronzers and palettes for skin radiance.
In a large palette of shades presented Studio Skin Full Coverage foundation with the most weightless texture. This coating can stay on the face for a day without the appearance of an undesirable oily sheen. This tool is perfect for special occasions and daily use.
Eye shadow can be selected in liquid and dry format. The brand offers a variety of textures, including matte and shiny. Perfect for daily use. palette in nude shades Cover Shot.
Lip gloss presented in a wide palette of shades. You can also find matte and glossy options. In a wide variety of colors available Waterproof Liquid Lipstick Always On.
From the carcasses, the brand produces lengthening options and means for creating a super-volume. Also available in the range is waterproof mascara, which not only lengthens, but also curls the eyelashes.
How to choose?
The necessary funds should be selected based on the needs and characteristics of the skin. So, for example, for oily skin with noticeable pores, it is better to purchase matting foundation. And for normal and combined, it’s perfect product with a slight radiance and hydration. If there are obvious flaws on the face, they are best corrected with primers in the right color.
Blush should be chosen based on complexion and personal preferences. For example, peach and pink shades are recommended for girls with very fair skin, and bronzers with a shimmer are perfect for dark-skinned ladies.
Shadows for daytime makeup should not be flashy shades, it is best to use nude options, but for the holidays you can look at the liquid shadows with shine, which are just in the range of the brand.
Recommendations for use
Before using a particular product for a person, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with its instructions, in which there are always tips for makeup artists.
- Face Primers best applied not with a brush, but with your fingertips before applying the foundation.
- Concealer can be applied with a sponge or brush, but only on a previously cleaned and prepared face. To fix makeup, it is best to use a special spray lock, which is also available in the range of this brand.
- In order to prepare mascara for applying mascara, it is recommended that you first use eyelash primer. It serves as a basis.
- You can use several products at once as a blush. For example, you can first apply liquid highlighter and after drying, emphasize the contour of the cheekbones with bronzer.
Permanent make-up removal is best done with products with oils in the composition, especially for waterproof cosmetics.
Reviews
Most reviews of the Smashbox brand are positive, with rare exceptions, when customers write about the overpriced prices of some decorative products.
Many girls leave satisfied reviews about tonal creams, tonal bases and primers that perfectly cope with their tasks, eliminating visible imperfections on the face.
See Smashbox cosmetics overview in the next video.