rare beauty week: introduction + mini haul

Rare Beauty initially launched in September 2020...and even though the brand interested me...it wasn't something that I ran out to purchase. Probably because of the pandemic. At that time, leaving the house was not something I was interested in doing and heading to the nearby Sephora was something I could not even fathom. So, it seemed that Rare Beauty had to wait. And it did wait, until fairly recently, when I was gifted a few items from the line over the holiday season. Now? I am ready to dive in headfirst and share reviews, makeup looks, and swatches. Over the next several days, there will be different posts dedicated to the brand. That's right! It is Rare Beauty Week.  I will admit that I am a fan of Selena Gomez and have been for some time. (There was a post about her on the creation of beauty is art. way back in 2011!) That being said, my intention is to review the products from Rare Beauty objectively. Ready to start this theme week off right? Here is a mini haul....

The first item that I was gifted (my mom knows that I love makeup and often spoils me) was the Selena's Faves 4 Piece Mini Set from Rare Beauty. It was the perfect way to test and try many different products from the brand, because it came with a Dewey Liquid Blush, Liquid Luminizer, Matte Lip Cream, and Universal Volumizing Mascara. I love that these are mini sizes, because it lets me know which products would be worth purchasing full-sized versions of...and which may not be worth the splurge. Curious about how these Rare Beauty products perform? Stay tuned. In the next few days, there will be a post with a full review of each product and a makeup look that highlights them. Bonus? There will also be a YouTube video with a first impressions try on featuring the liquid blush, liquid luminizer, matte lip cream, and eyeshadow palette. 

Speaking of the eyeshadow palette...the Magnetic Spirit Eyeshadow Palette from Rare Beauty will be reviewed in an upcoming theme week post. It has six eyeshadows in total. They are all really shimmery and vibrant...and the colour story is a little unexpected. Though my experience with the palette hasn't been all sunshine and roses, there is an awful lot to love. So, check back for a closer look at the Magnetic Spirit Eyeshadow Palette. There will be photos, swatches, a makeup look, and even a memorable story. One thing is certain: this eyeshadow palette is certainly a memorable one. 

Rare Beauty Week has officially begun on the creation of beauty is art. The next several days will be dedicated to all of the products included in this post. Are they good? Bad? Somewhere in between? Stay tuned to find out...

Have you tried anything from Rare Beauty? How did the products perform?