Back in November, there was a short shopping trip across the border where a handful of items came back with me. (Like several boxes of the iconic Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes, which certainly made my holiday season delicious.) One of those items was the JoyBright by Ulta Beauty Box: Happy Hues. At the front of the Ulta store, there were a few JoyBright items, which were essentially different makeup sets for the holiday season. I debated over the different offerings, but ultimately, the happy face details won me over and the Happy Hues item was chosen as a pre-holiday treat for myself. Over the last couple of months, this beauty set has been put to the test. Here is a review (with some pros and cons) as well as a #FOTD.
There are all sorts of items included in the mesh zipped pouch, including brushes, hair clips, under eye gels, eyeshadow crayons, tinted lip balms, and the illuminating lotion. Some of the products are more impressive than others. The hair clips are cute and functional, but somewhat flimsy. The under eye gels are cute (with a star design on the end and silver glitter inside) and work well. Though the brush handles are lightweight plastic, the actual bristles are ultra soft. The eyeshadow crayons are fabulous. The warm gold and icy blue crayons are nicely pigmented, creamy, and easy to use. The tinted lip balms look nice and have a decent amount of colour, but I am not wild about the way the actual products feel on the lips. The illuminating lotion is beautiful and adds lots of glow to the skin. On the bottom of the beauty box is a ton of eyeshadow and cheek products.
As mentioned there are sixty six eyeshadows inside. Though the pan sizes are fairly small, there is a lot of variety in terms of the colours and finishes. There are mattes and shimmers available in pinks, greens, blues, purples, browns, reds, and various neutrals. In terms of the quality, there are some shadows that are not that impressive, but the majority are actually really nice. I wasn't quite sure what to expect with so many different eyeshadows, but there are some wonderful options. I've been doing my best to put them all to the test. My absolute favourites are the icy blues (those colours are ideal for winter inspired makeup looks) and the cool taupes and purples. There is also an olive shimmer shadow that stands out. In addition to the powder eyeshadows are three liquid eyeshadows. My expectations were low, but these really wowed. Unfortunately, these do not have names, but there are two shimmers and one lilac shade. All of them work well and are easy to use. I will be disappointed once these run out. Finishing it all off are the cheek products: three blushes, two bronzers, and a highlight. I like all of them and was impressed with the level of pigmentation. I especially love the Matte Fuchsia blush, because it is a unique colour in my blush collection. There is one drawback to the Happy Hues set. The eyeshadows and cheek products come in a clear plastic sheet. The plastic sheet is flimsy and often frustrating. This means I need to purchase an empty magnetic eyeshadow palette and then move the products into something sturdy and easier to use. There is a lot to love about the Ulta set...but not the plastic sheet!
For this #FOTD, some of the cool toned eyeshadows were used. Since the winter weather has arrived in full force, my makeup choices seem to reflect the snowy conditions. I find myself reaching for cool tones, icy blues, and wintery white shimmers. This particular makeup look put all of them together. The Matte Periwinkle eyeshadow was applied all over the lid, then a bit of Periwinkle Shimmer on top, with some Iridescent Blue Shimmer on the inner corner. Matte Blue Gray and Navy Shimmer were used in to deepen the outer corner and to add colour along the lower lash line. The Light Matte Bronze was used on the face and the Matte Cool Pink was added to the cheeks. The brown tinted lip balm was used on the lips to complete the look.
The JoyBright by Ulta Beauty Box: Happy Hues offers a ton of different products. Though some of the products are better than others, most are impressive. I especially love the eyeshadow products (powder, crayon, and liquid) and the cheek products.
What beauty products have you been using lately? Have you tried anything from the JoyBright line?
Nice palette and gorgeous makeup. Great selection in this little bag :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, there were so many fun items!
Deletewhat a lovely shades and it's so pigment..look at you..so beautiful
ReplyDeleteThere are so many lovely colours! Thank you!
DeleteOh wow! Look at all the colours! Great to know the quality is quite good as well:) And I'm totally loving the FOTD:) This definitely matches the frosty weather we have right now, and you look fab as always:)
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good week so far:)
Thank you! It's been a lot of fun to put all the different items to use.
DeleteThanks a lot =) I love Hans im Glück, so this win is perfect for me <3
ReplyDeleteI'm sure about that too =) The Chippendales will be very hot <3 :D
Robbie's Music is really amazing <3 I love so many songs. Yes this was really sad that they didn't show the Happy End with Ayda Fields. It would give more positive vibes. The movie was really nice, that's right =)
Great review, this eyeshadow palette has so many beautiful colours. I love the pink and blue shades <3
Your make up look is gorgeous as always.
I love Robbie so much! I'm so glad you were able to see the movie and enjoyed it! And thank you very much!
DeleteBom dia. Uma excelente quinta-feira, com muita paz e saúde. Caixa linda e maravilhosa. Será sucesso total no Brasil.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you're doing well <3
DeleteSixty six eyeshadows, that's quite impressive!
ReplyDeleteAlthough some of the products included are better than others, I understand that the overall quality isn't bad at all. Except for the plastic sheet, of course, I do understand your frustration with it! xxx
Honestly! There was just so much to put to use. I just need a better way to store them all!
DeleteWow so many colors!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has its flaws but at the end it was a great deal considering the quality of the shadows, isn't it?
Your make up looks gorgeous, very wintery!
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Definitely a great deal! I've been impressed with so many of the products!
DeleteIt sounds like the JoyBright by Ulta Beauty Box: Happy Hues is a fun and versatile set with a lot of variety! I love the adorable packaging and the mix of products, especially the eyeshadow crayons and the illuminating lotion. It’s great to hear that some items, like the under eye gels and soft brushes, lived up to expectations. A little disappointment with the tinted lip balms and flimsy clips is understandable, but overall, it seems like a great treat for beauty lovers or beginners. Thanks for sharing your detailed review!
ReplyDeleteIt really is! There are so many fun products to use. I have been enjoying it, for sure!
DeleteWow, so many colors! I loved the makeup *-*
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Yes, I am loving the variety of colours!
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