Westman Atelier The Summer Bronze Trio Review & Swatches

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I was thrilled to see numerous Westman Atelier Nordstrom Anniversary Sale exclusive sets, and I purchased the Westman Atelier The Summer Bronze Trio immediately. It consists of the following full-size products: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou, Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick in Nectar and Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator Drops in Peau de Soleil. The three products together are the perfect way to have a sun-kissed glow that is fuss-free and easy to apply. I purchased the set because I really wanted all three of the products, but also because of the value pricing (Price: $115.00. Value: $154.00). The set is still available at Nordstrom, and it is still at the value pricing, but I have listed the prices and where to buy the individual products if the whole set doesn't appeal to you.

According to Nordstrom,

A trio of blush and highlighting essentials for 'just-got-back-from-the-beach' summer skin in two minutes or less.

Set includes:

Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator Drops in Peau de Soleil (1 oz.): a supercharged complexion enhancer with long-term benefits and an instant, ethereal glow.

Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou (0.21 oz.): a multipurpose blush stick for a healthy, hydrating, natural flush of color in just one swipe.

Lit Up Highlight Stick in Nectar (0.17 oz.): a clean, translucent gel highlighter that imparts skin with fresh and radiant clarity.

Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator Drops in Peau de Soleil ($58.00 for 1 oz. from Nordstrom, Sephora, Westman Atelier, Violet Grey and Credo Beauty): Described as, "a supercharged complexion enhancer with long-term benefits and an instant, ethereal glow"– these highlighting drops can be applied directly to the skin, or my preferred method to add a couple of drops to my foundation or tinted moisturizer. The overall impression is a lit-from-within sun-kissed glow. Peau de Soleil is described as a "Golden Hour Bronze" and it is absolutely stunning on the skin. This does not have a glitter-filled disco-ball effect, but instead an stunning luminosity.

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou ($48.00 0.21 oz. and $26.00 for .09 oz. from Nordstrom, Sephora, Westman Atelier, Violet Grey and Credo Beauty): This blush is developed to offer, "a healthy flush of color in just one swipe. Hydrating, natural finish." Dou Dou is a stunning warm rose that can be used on the cheeks, lips and eyelids, and if you are seeking a stunning monochromatic look, this shade really delivers. It boasts buildable opaque coverage, it glides across the skin effortlessly, deposits color evenly and it offers hydration to the skin. This is a lovely,  shade that is a dream to use.

Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick in Nectar ($48,00 for 0.17 oz. and $26.00 for .09 oz. from Nordstrom, Sephora, Westman Atelier, Violet Grey and Credo Beauty): This is a, "multitasking gel highlighter for facial-fresh clarity. Glassy finish." The formula, which comes in a stick form, and is a translucent gel highlighter that gives skin a gorgeous ethereal glow and makes skin look fresh and dewy without a greasy residue. In fact, the skin-loving ingredients hydrate the skin. Nectar is described as a, "glassy golden peach" that is absolutely gorgeous and flattering on the skin. This highlighting stick can be used on the cheeks, the bridge of the nose, the cupid's bow, the lips and eyelids.

Directions: Blend Liquid Super Loaded Illuminator Drops with fingertips all over the complexion for a shot of sun-kissed and bronzed vacation skin. Apply Baby Cheeks Blush Stick onto cheeks and lips for a flushed-from-within pop of color and dab Lit Up Highlight on the high points of the face for a glassy glow.

Ingredients:

Super Loaded Peau De Soleil: Squalane, Water (Aqua), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Mica, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Fragrance/Parfum, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Limonene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Citral, Linalool, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499).

Lit Up Highlight Stick Nectar: Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polybutene, Polyethylene, Mica, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Silica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Carmine (Ci 75470).

Baby Cheeks Blush Stick Dou Dou: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kaolin, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polyethylene, Mica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lecithin, Behenylcarbamoylpropyl Polysilsequioxane, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 774992, Ci 77499), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).

Left to Right: Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator Drops in Peau de Soleil, Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou and Lit Up Highlight Stick in Nectar.

Note the ethereal glow from the Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator Drops in Peau de Soleil and Lit Up Highlight Stick in Nectar.

Overall Assessment: I am so happy with my purchase, and all I can say is that my love of Westman Atelier products continues to deepen and grow. A+ 

If you are considering the set, be aware that it is among the beauty items with 3X rewards at Nordstrom.

Set $115.00 ($154.00 value) from Nordstrom (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Japonesque Liquid Light Highlighter in Shade 02 | Review

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Summertime embodies the very idea of a gorgeous golden glow, and this is the time of the year that beauty mavens seek out the perfect highlighters and luminizers to create a sun-kissed radiant effect. One such product that imparts the perfect golden peachy glow is Japonesque's Liquid Light Luminescent Highlighter in Shade 02. This shimmering beauty can be used on the face, neck and décolleté to give the skin an ethereal shimmering glow, or a little can be mixed into your favorite foundation, tinted moisturizer or BB and CC Creams to add a luminous dewy finish that captures the sun beautifully.

It can be applied directly to the skin with your fingers, or you can apply it with a brush. I have been testing it with the Japonesque BB/CC Cream Brush (reviewed here) and with my fingers, and I love the finish both ways. It applies evenly, spreads across the skin effortlessly, and neither settles into pores, nor does it emphasize fine lines.

It is available in three shades: Shade 01, Shade 02 and Shade 03. I haven't seen shades 01 and 03 in person, but their stock swatches seem to indicate that Shade 01 has a little pink in it, and Shade 03 is a darker peachy bronze.

According to Japonesque,

Liquid Light dresses skin in an illuminating veil of radiance. This innovative light-reflecting liquid glides on to refresh the skin and enhance the complexion's natural glow - creating a beautiful shimmering incandescence that 'lights skin from within'. Translucent, weightless formula gives instant radiance and luminosity to the complexion and can be used alone as a makeup base or as a highlighting accent to shape and lift the facial contours. Use alone to illuminate skin where required or mix with foundation to add extra dimension.

Directions: Lightly blend over cheekbones to illuminate and add extra dimension.

Japonesque Liquid Light Luminous Highlighter Shade 02 heavily swatched and blended out.

Note the lovely shimmer, and how it appears to glow in the sunlight.

About Japonesque:

For almost a quarter of a century Japonesque products have been creating beauty inspired by the professional makeup tools used in Kabuki theater in Japan. Created by experts with over 25 years of industry excellence, Japonesque Color cosmetics is runway beauty for the world’s most discerning make-up enthusiasts. Artistry inspired cosmetics reveal the insider secrets of world renowned make-up artists and celebrated beauty professionals. The collection combines high-impact fashion color with pro performance, flawlessly refined complexion formulations. The unprecedented color and long wear textures are housed in one-of-a-kind luxurious packaging. Discover flawless. Create Beauty.

Overall Assessment: Japonesque Liquid Light Highlighter in Shade 02 is a very pretty highlighter that gives the skin a gorgeous peachy golden glow. I like to add a little to my BB Cream, CC Cream, or Tinted Moisturizer for just a hint of added luminosity, and the effects are stunning. Shade 02 does have a decidedly warm undertone, and if you find it too warm for your skin tone then you might prefer Shade 01 since it appears to have a pinker base. 

$28.00 for 0.84 fl. oz. from ULTA and Amazon (Affiliate Links).
Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
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