Dutch company, Teeez Cosmetics, launched last year at Hudson's Bay in Canada and initially, I wasn't too crazy about it. I found the packaging a little "too cool" for me and thought that I was just too old for this type of branding. Then, I TRIED the products. And shut my mouth because the products were freakin' awesome! Graphic packaging aside, the actual product quality was impressive and is another example of not judging a book by its cover!
As you can see, Teeez has got some very edgy packaging, which I actually find a bit distracting, but once I actually started swatching, I seriously loved it all.
I received the Sealed with a Kiss Lip Duo in a Dash of Plum* ($28.00 CDN) and of course silly me, at time of swatching didn't realize that "duo" meant there was a gloss side to this lipstick! The graphic packaging covered up the glossy, pigmented beautiful red that I should have used on top of the equally pigmented matte lipstick! The gold bullet packaging looks almost vintage and was one of my favourite products in this assortment.
The Spectrum of Stars Eyeshadows in Sepia Shine* and Vanilla Beam* ($24.00 CDN) were another favourite of mine as the formula was soft, buttery and pigmented. With a total of 18 shades, these two shades were the perfect shimmery neutrals. The ball packaging is bulky and though they look great for Instagram flatlays, they aren't the most practical on a day to day basis. I still don't have the heart to depot these though because I feel like I'm holding magical little stress balls.
I didn't end up trying the Desert Metals Mascara in Tigers Eye* ($27.00 CDN) because brown mascara never shows up on my black lashes, but this a water-based, smudge-proof mascara made with silk proteins.
The Cloud Nine Eyeliner in Bronzed Glaze* ($24.00 CDN) has a metallic finish that lasts all day. The brush applicator is super thin and allows the drawing of both thick and thin lines. I tend to like thin lines since I can never do an even cat eye so this brush is perfect!
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Now, for the look!
Face:
IOPE Air Cushion XP in C23 Cover Beige
Eyes:
Apply Too Faced Shadow Insurance all over the lid and under eyes.
Apply Teeez Spectrum of Stars Eyeshadow Vanilla Sunbeam* on 2/3 of the lid all the way up to brow bone.
Apply Teeez Spectrum of Stars Eyeshadow Sepia Shine* on outer V of lid and blend like a boss into crease.
Apply Sepia Shine along lower lash line with smudge brush.
Line lower waterline with black eyeliner like Charlotte Tilbury's Rock n Kohl Liquid Eye Pencil in Bedroom Black.
Apply black liquid liner to upper lash line. I'm using my favourite liquid liner Stila All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Intense Black.
Apply mascara to top and bottom lashes like Zorah's Pure Argan Volumizing Mascara*.
Cheeks:
Milani Baked Blush in Rose D'Oro
Lips:
Final verdict: I am currently shopping Teeez at The Bay online and yeah, I'm gonna need to try more stuff (Fashion Vendetta review coming)! I know the packaging might not be for everyone, but quality was awesome across all products and I will definitely be trying more! I have some nail polishes as well that I will be sharing soon!
Teeez Cosmetics can be found at Hudson's Bay!
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