Review: Sue Devitt Long Lasting Lip Liner

What They Say: "Create additional longevity for your lipstick or use to enhance your own natural lip shape. The revolutionary non-feathering texture contains Nylon-12, is long lasting, non-drying and offers maximum performance to provide radiant, enhanced lips. The perfectly shaped brush tip allows for a professional application."

Melissa Says: This liner is incredibly soft and creamy, yet it has great staying power. True, it doesn't last quite as long as my Revlon ColorStay lip liners, but it puts up a darn good fight. The fact that your lips still feel incredibly comfortable and NOT dry after applying it, before you even add lipstick or gloss, is a marvelous thing. The lip brush tip on the other end is also very handy for applying gloss or a nice not-too-thick layer of lipstick. This one's a winner for me.

Retail Price: $20.00 (at sephora.com)

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Review: Sue Devitt Starbrights Lip + Cheek Gel

What They Say: "Sheer, vibrant cheek gels with complementary lip glosses bring immediate radiance and luminosity to the skin. Cheeks and lips glow bright with sheer color in a selection of beautifying shades that are fun to wear and compliment all skin tones. Specifically formulated cheek gel provides long lasting color while nutrients and essential oils keep lips hydrated and healthy all day long."

What Melissa Says: I tested this product in Lyra - a set of nude shades, though other available color sets include peaches, pinks, bronzes, and lavenders, so almost anyone could potentially find a complimentary set of colors to bring out the best of their complexion here. I have been incredibly pleased with the cheek gel for its very subtle glow (not too much shine or sheen for me - a big plus!) and fairly long wear. It blends beautifully, too. The lip glosses (which both are amazing compliments to the blush) are very moisturizing and give a sheer wash of shiny color. The only thing I wish is that they were more long-lasting. However, this slim compact, which still manages to include a generously-sized mirror and more than sufficient product inside, still is among one of my favorite new products to apply and then easily slip into my purse.

Retail Price: $35.00 (at suedevittstudio.com or go here to find a retail location near you)

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Review: Sue Devitt Studio “2006 Holiday Palette” – ULTA exclusive

What They Say: The Sue Devitt Holiday Palette is packed with seasonal must-haves in cool-weather colors. Palette comes complete with two silky shades of eyeshadow, two coordinating lip glosses, and new transitional gel-to-powder blush, along with a convenient mirror.

Jamie’s Thoughts: This is my first experience with Sue Devitt Studio, and I am officially hooked. I took this compact on a business trip, along with some mascara, and needed nothing more. That’s how versatile this palette is!

Each product is totally fantastic in its own way. The lip glosses are super smooth, and very sheer – they make my lips look like a better version of normal. Not a good choice for ladies who prefer strong color, but definitely a top choice for neutral girls.

The eyeshadows came in two neutral shades. One is a khaki hue, the other a light peach. The peach is all wrong for my skin tone (too pink), but would be incredible on anyone with a dark or olive complexion. The khaki color is GOR-GEOUS. These shadows go on smooth as silk, don’t accumulate in the creases of the eye, and the khaki also makes a wonderful, subtle brow bone highlighter.

As they say, save the best for last…the blush is unbelievable. It’s amazing – it goes on substantially with very little product or effort. The color is quite natural, and somewhat similar to NARS’ favorite “Orgasm.” Don’t be turned off by the descriptor “gel to powder,” because it looks and acts just like regular blush. That is, until I put it on my face (using a standard blush brush). It’s so smooth, and it lasts all day, no joke. I’ve officially shelved my NARS for this blush, and if that’s not a strong enough statement, I don’t know what is.

Add a big mirror, and an adorable powder blue compact, and you’ve got a serious contender here. It is totally worth the purchase price, and then some.

Price: $28.00 (ULTA)

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Review: Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Whipped Foundation

What They Say: “This revolutionary new formulation contains valuable minerals and nutrients from three types of organic seaweed and includes Vitamin C antioxidants which combat signs of premature aging. A lightweight whipped texture provides medium to full coverage.”

Toya’s Take: I received this foundation in both Summer Monsoon (warm caramel/for deep golden complexions) and Kimberley Plateau (mocha/for deep brown complexions). I tried both and was pleased to see that, like other newer foundations, the formulation allows you to use more than one shade and have it be a match for your skin. There was only a slight difference, but eventually, I preferred the Summer Monsoon. The foundation felt a bit thicker than I would have liked, considering that I wear sheerer foundations on a regular basis, but, once applied, it felt really light. I worried that it would be too emollient for my oily skin, but it dried to a matte finish, thankfully. I really liked this foundation, however, I did find that the coverage was much more sheer than medium to full coverage, which it advertises, and I was worried about having to dip into the glass jar every time I apply it, which, in my mind, could lead to contamination.

Jen's Experience: I generally like my foundations to be more of the full coverage variety so, like Toya, I was expecting expected this foundation from Sue Devitt to be a lot less sheer. I was able to apply more layers to build to a medium coverage, but never was able to build to full. I felt the need to use a foundation brush instead of dipping my fingers in the pot each time, but it just doesn't go on well with a brush (it makes my pores look like they're the size of craters). I found myself getting the foundation to my face with the brush, and then smoothing it out with my fingers. I also was not particularly fond of the seaweed smell.

There are definitely some redeeming factors though. It looks very natural and it made my skin look radiant and glowy, and that's always a good thing. It was just matte enough to be dewy without having to breakout the powder. Overall, I'm disappointed in this product from a coverage perspective, but I think my overall impression would be better if it came in pump dispenser for easier application.

Retail Price: $40 (Sephora)

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Review: Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil

What They Say: "This rich, water resistant, long lasting pencil glides on smoothly to emphasize the eye instantly and is available in a selection of deep sultry shades.

Smudge-proof and water resistant, with special ingredient Nylon-12 to offer a rich, luxurious and crease resistant finish, the Eye Intensifier Pencil can be applied along the base of the eyelid and bottom lashline for an intense smoky look or may be used to create a "quick-eye" with minimal blending for a maximum effect."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: With a soft texture that glides on smoothly and a sponge end for blending, this pencil manages to create a soft-focus smoky look with ease. It's generously-sized as well. The only thing I noticed was that it didn't last as long on my upper lid as my lower lid, melting into the crease a little bit after a couple of hours. But it remained on my lower lash line just fine.

While this isn't the longest-wearing pencil I've ever tried, I loved the luxurious texture and ease of use.

Retail Price: $22.00 (at sephora.com or call 888.870.1150 to buy directly from Sue Devitt Beauty)

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Fall Product Review: Sue Devitt Transitional Gel To Powder Blush

What They Say: "What it is: A long lasting, gel-to-powder blush with a hint of subtle highlights.

What it is formulated to do: Glide over the cheeks for a sheer, natural, sun-kissed sheen.

To use: Dab onto the apples of your cheeks with fingertips and blend back along the cheekbones."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: The first thing I really like about this is the built-in mirror in the small-ish (think a little bigger than a silver dollar) compact. This is really handy, and I always love products that have their own mirrors included because that makes them TRULY something you can toss in your purse and use on the go.

The blush itself (currently only in this bronze shade, Northern Cape) looks a little orange-gold (well, a lot) in the compact. However, the color blends very sheer and creates a natural-looking glow on your cheeks. Personally, I would probably use a dab or two of this over my regular blush for a bit of barely-there sheen. I did feel like it wore off a little if I happened to rub it in a bit too much when applying. But the color and texture are natural and pretty.

Retail Price: $20.00 (at sephora.com)

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Fall Product Review: Sue Devitt Silky Eye Shadows (in Three New Shades)

What They Say: "A comprehensive selection of fashion's most sought after colors. Silky Eye Shadow shades interact with each other harmoniously to intensify, highlight, and contour the eye area offering a crease-resistant, long-lasting application that holds to professional standards. Available in silky or matte textures."

(Click picture to enlarge. Colors shown are Norland, perfect for the dark sultry eyes of Fall; Midnight Sun, a glowing peachy pink that could look good on anyone and fits right in with the trend of adding touches of unexpected color to your look; Westmann Isles, a vibrant but wearable icy purple-blue that will get you in on the New Blue trend but won't look garish.)

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: Well, this one isn't going to take very long. This is one of the best shadows I've ever used. To put it simply, they go on super-smooth, have a beautiful hint of sheen, and stay on true for HOURS. (It even lasted once through a workout and shower with no creasing!) At the end of a day there is very small bit of creasing, but I am completely impressed by the wearability overall. And these new shades are really gorgeous for not only Fall but throughout the year.

Retail Price: $18.00 (at Sephora.com or go here for retail locations near you)

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Fall Product Review: Sue Devitt Balanced Sheer Lipstick

What They Say: "Choose from an array of lipsticks that are rich with luxurious pay-off. The Balanced Sheer formulation contains moisturizing lip nutrients that soften and keep lips hydrated and healthy."

Jen's Experience: This is the first Sue Devitt product that I've tried, and I am really impressed! The lipstick has a great feel to it. Although the texture is somewhat thin (thus the sheer, I suppose), it makes my lips feel really moisturized, not smothered. The lipstick is fairly long-lasting, and only requires reapplication after eating or drinking.

Northern Lights

The color I tried is Northern Lights, which doesn't appear to be listed on their website or any other retailers as yet. This particular color is a soft pink with a little but of sparkle. It looks great with a little bit of Nars Orgasm blush and some gray eyeliner, making for a nice casual look. The color may not obviously fit into this season's trends, but if you're fair like me, this would be an excellent basic color for your cosmetic wardrobe.

Retail Price: $20.00 (Beauty.com)

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Review: Sue Devitt Mini Lip Gloss

What They Say: "For the ultimate flush of transparent color, this comprehensive selection of radiant shades has been designed to mix 'n' match with the lipstick collection or to wear alone. Each sheer vibrant gloss contains protective essential oils that nurture and heal delicate lips."

Melissa's DeLush Downlow: This is definitely a moisturizing, feel-good gloss. The colors are very sheer and pretty, so sheer in fact that you may be surprised. Some of the less distinguishably different colors may very similar after applied because of this quality. But they do have a slight hint of color difference. This formula also has no scent, which some of you may like. That said, it stay on your lips for a few hours, and continues to moisturize your lips even when the color is gone.

(Click pic to enlarge. Colors shown are Riffa, Taza, and Manama)

Retail Price: $18.00 (Sephora.com or go here to find retail locations near you)

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