I am obsessed with Hello Kitty. I have Hello Kitty bedding, office decor, a mini fridge, and any makeup that I can find with her face or friends on it. My best friend recently bought me a little Hello Kitty rug and chile…I just love it.
My obsession started with Mac in 2009. I was 18 and not wearing makeup, but I wanted everything from that Mac Hello Kitty Collection. I couldn’t get it then, because I was broke and heading off to college, but I lucked out at a Cosmetic Company Outlet in 2011 and still have a lipstick from the collection as a keepsake. Stay till the end and I might show it to you!
But Anywhoo, this post is not about Mac, it’s about Pixi. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone talk about these specific products. The brand Pixi gained some traction a few years ago. Almost everyone on YouTube was talking about their glow tonic. But, you know what, in recent years, I haven’t heard much, which sucks because this brand has some cute, quality products. And they’re accessible.
I think these products don’t receive a lot of hype because they’re simple. Like the eyeshadow palette above, it is neutral, but I love using it for single-shadow looks. When I just need a little razzle without the dazzle, if you know what I mean. Some might even say this palette is boring. But hear me out: as I get older, I’m finding that boring is becoming more appealing. I’m no longer necessarily looking for bright pinks, oranges, corals, and the like. When I go to the drugstore or Ulta for makeup, I stick to what works and everyday products. This Pixi + Hello Kitty line hits the mark, while also allowing me to relive my childhood nostalgia. So let’s review some of these products.
Review and Swatches
Endlessly Silky Eye Pens
Ingredients: Alcohols, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyethylene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-DI-T-Butyl, Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
Okay, so we are starting out with the liners. Only one of these is from the Hello Kitty Collection: London Fog. However, I thought I would post Black Blue (Blue Black is a typo, my bad) anyway, because it’s blue, and you cannot do a Hello Kitty look without some blue in it. So I picked it up along with London Fog. Both of these liners apply creamy and set. When I tell you they don’t budge, they do not budge. 10 out of 10, I do recommend.
Hello Glow-y Powders
Ingredients: Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491).
Next up are the Glow-y powders. A subtle blend of blush and highlight, depending on your skin tone. On my melanated skin, these are certified highlighters. Which I love because they top blushes beautifully and have good longevity. I would describe Friendly as a light pinky coral with a shimmery hue. It’s not nearly as pigmented as Sweet Glow, which sports an iridescent pink shimmer that is truly pretty on the skin. As someone prone to acne, I tend to be cautious with these highlighters because they contain coconut oil. However, they have not broken me out yet, and I have been wearing them for quite some time.
The Lip Tone pH Reactive Tint
Prettiness is a lip balm, lip gloss hybrid. It does exactly what it claims to do: it goes on clear, but after a few seconds it begins to turn a perfect shade of pink. Look at my before and after. I don’t have a base on because my skin is in shambles at the moment… please pray for me.
Ingredients: Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogenated Styrene/ Isoprene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Red 27 (CI 45410).
I am probably late to the game, but I like this pH stuff. My lips are not naturally pink. They have a more brownish-purple hue. Take a look at how healthy and juicy this gloss balm makes my lips. Very, very impressive. 10 out of 10, I do recommend.
As Promised, My Nod to the Past
Mac Hello Kitty Lipstick in Cutester.
It’s old, but it doesn’t stink, so I still wear it. DON’T JUDGE ME.
In Conclusion,
This Pixi + Hello Kitty Collection is a nice take on playful makeup for adult girls or boys. I could even see a tween starting their collection with some of these products. Look now…a little boring makeup here and there never hurt anybody. Corporate baddies…what’s up?
Signed,
The Lipstick Diaries
The Lipstick Diaries 