Pacific Illusions Beauty is a wearable mineral collection of cosmetics inspired by exotic destinations both near and far – from gorgeous beaches to secluded island getaways. This mineral makeup line is based on the concept of “free” – paraben free, talc free, fragrance free, cruelty free and stress free. All products are hypoallergenic, gentle and unscented without harmful parabens and talc that can be absorbed into the skin. These cosmetics are made in the USA and are not tested on animals.
I have been testing out a few Pacific Illusions Beauty products and the first one that I am showcasing today is their Mineral lipstick.
Product description
Heal and revitalize lips with shea butter, vitamin E, avocado oil, jojoba oil and grapeseed oil while adding a gorgeous touch of color. Paraben free, lead-free, cruelty-free and unscented.
Enriched with:
– Shea butter, which is rich in vitamin A, E works to revitalize, soften and maintain moisture
– Vitamin E, which adds moisture and works as an antioxidant
– Avocado Oil, which contains vitamin A, Lecithin, Potassium, and Chlorophyll, promotes elasticity and suppleness
– Jojoba Oil works to slow the loss of moisture
– Grapeseed Oil, which aids in regenerating and restructuring damaged and stressed lip tissue
Contains natural mineral ingredients, which include iron oxides, mica and titanium dioxide.
Paraben Free. Phenoxyethanol is used in place of paraben preservatives.
The shades that I tried are :
Antigua is a soft plummy pink. This one is exactly the kind of lipstick I find irresistible! It’s the perfect shade of pink for me…..easy-to-wear anytime and so pretty! (It actually looks more plum in the tube that it is) The level of pigment is high enough to give a nice pop of color, but the sheer (yet buildable) formula ensures that the look is neutral enough not to compete with my eye makeup. I’ve been reaching out for it quite often.
Palm Beach is a peachy nude. It’s quite pigmented for a nude shade, definitely more than I expected. It would look fabulous with a smoky eye!
Coronado is a medium pink coral. Another gorgeous shade that’s perfect for summers! It’s fun and bright but not over the top bright. The shimmer you see in the swatches below is much more restraint on the lips.
L- R : Antigua, Palm beach and Coronado
Coronado, Antigua and Palm beach
As for the formula, these lipsticks are creamy and nicely moisturizing with a satin finish. The consistency has a good slip that enables it to glide across the lips smoothly and deposit color evenly without being too slippery. You won’t really need a lip balm underneath. All the above shades have a subtle sheen that dulls down after about an hour or so. They wear very comfortably throughout and stay on surprisingly well (around three hours with some staining left even after a meal).
Overall, I love these! Not only are the shades pretty and pigmented but the formula is also fairly long-lasting and feels good on the lips without any funky smell or taste.
Pacific Illusions Beauty lipsticks ($24 each) can be purchased at ArtisanGemsBoutique.com and PacificIllusionsBeauty.com.
[…] have already shown you their Mineral Lipsticks and today I have the swatches and review of a few of their other color cosmetic products to share […]