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Danessa Myricks Lightwork VII Palette Review — Is It Worth It? (Swatches, Eye Look + Sephora Sale Details!)

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If you love multi-chromes, bold shifts, and anything sparkly, the new Danessa Myricks Lightwork VII Palette is probably already on your radar. It’s been going viral all over social media — and today, I’m sharing my full review, real swatches, and whether it’s worth adding to your makeup collection.

And with Sephora’s 20% off sale ending on 12/14, this is the perfect time to grab it if you’ve been eyeing it!

Danessa Myricks Lightwork VII Palette

First Impressions

Right out of the box, Lightwork VII feels luxurious. The palette includes a mix of:

  • Multichromes
  • Duo-chromes
  • High-shift metallics
  • Soft shimmer toppers

It’s everything Danessa Myricks is known for — rich, smooth, and bold formulas that work beautifully on deeper, tan, and medium skin tones (including mine!).

Swatches on Real Skin

This palette SHINES in real lighting. Every shade shifts differently depending on angle, sunlight, and undertone.

If you want to see the exact swatches on my medium/tan skin, I shared the full breakdown in my YouTube video. You can watch it here:

Expect:

  • Ultra-pigmented shimmer
  • smooth metallic payoff
  • bold and buttery mattes
  • a little goes a long way

My Eye Look Using Lightwork VII

For the tutorial, I created a dramatic but wearable multichrome look — perfect for holiday events, glam moments, or just when you want your eyes to be the main character.

The shades layered beautifully and blended easily. No patchiness, no weird fallout.

If you like glam that feels effortless, you’ll enjoy this palette.

Should You Buy It During the Sephora Sale?

The short answer: YES – if you love shimmer-heavy, multi-chrome goodness in your looks.

This palette performs like luxury, and the multi-chromes alone justify the price.  And with 20% off at Sephora until 12/14/2025, it’s honestly the best time to pick it up.

If you don’t typically reach for bold shades, the palette might be more of a special-occasion product, but it’s still a stunning collector’s piece.

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Final Thoughts

Danessa Myricks never disappoints when it comes to color, texture, and innovation. Lightwork VII is a gorgeous addition to the Lightwork series and performs beautifully on medium-to-deep skin tones.

If you love dimension and sparkle… this palette is a must-buy.

Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored. The product(s) mentioned in this video were sent for review consideration in a PR Gift. All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased. Affiliate links are posted throughout this description box. If you click on the affiliate links, I can and may receive commission off of the product purchases. This is at no additional cost to you if you use my link, but you can decide to use my link or opt out and go directly to the website mentioned.

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Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

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Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

I have a love for all things Glamnetic! I had been introduced to the brand a few months ago when I would see their ads all over Facebook & Instagram. And, last month I shared my thoughts on the V-Gan Volume Collection. Today, I have three more lashes that I want to share with all of you, compliments of Glamnetic. Are you ready for a little fun, flirty and fluttery? If so, read on.

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

As I stated before, I recently reviewed the V-Gan Volume Collection from Glamnetic last month. (Read all about the collection and my thoughts on the lashes here.) Today, we are going to talk about Lavish, Lush, and Lust.

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

“Know your worth then add tax!”

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

LAVISH LASH

Lavish Lash ($29.99) is a wispy, rounded shape lashes with a semi-natural look. 16mm in length makes these lashes pretty long. They have a wispy design that gives it a somewhat natural look but the length provides drama for any occasion. These lashes are made of 100% premium mink so they are very soft, fluttery, and lightweight. They are beautiful and long, leaving you with just enough drama to be showstopping. I don’t often go for a rounded lash and love lashes that have a cat-eye effect, but I was absolutely amazed at how nice these looked on me. They shaped my eyes very nicely.

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes
Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

“Lashes SO LONG, I CAN’T SEE MY HATERS!“

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

LUSH LASH

Lush Lash ($29.99) is 17mm in length and the longest of the three I received from Glamnetic. It is very full and volume-packed with a round shape. Like Lavish, Lush is made of premium quality 100% mink but has a fluttery lightweight feel. While this pair of lashes provide a red-carpet-worthy look, it’s still very fluttery and dainty. I love that I can use these for a gorgeous girly look and they will bump up the drama on my eyes. As you can see in my photos, this particular pair of lashes are quite long on me, but I find that it is still easy to apply. It rounds out my eye shape perfectly and gives my eyes a dramatic effect.

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes
Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes
Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes
Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes
Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

LUST LASH

Lust Lash ($29.99) is just 15mm in length, the shortest of the 3 pairs I received. It is round and voluminous and my favorite to wear out of the three because it’s something I could use for day or night looks. Like the other two, it is also made of 100% premium mink and will take you easily from a day to night look while being comfortable and dramatic. It’s my favorite out of the three because it’s much more wearable (due to the length), but gives me just the right amount of showstopping drama. While I love all of the lashes, I gravitate to Lush the most because it fits my small eye shape well and has a little more of a natural look on me.

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes
Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes
Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

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GLAMNETIC MAGNETIC LINER

The Glamnetic Magnetic Liner (sold separately – $37.99) is also a must-have. I have tried other liners on the market and while this one is a bit on the costly side, it really is great. Easy to use and a bit tacky on application, but it has a great liner applicator (which I love) and holds my Glamnetic lashes in place for hours. I think it’s very important to have a good liner brush in order to create a look. The skinny tipped brush applicator is what works best for me.

Smudge-proof & Water-proof

The liner is smudge-proof and waterproof and is very pigmented. The liner is matte black in color and glides on very easily (also available in brown). Because of the skinny tip applicator, the liner can be applied dark and bold or cat-eyed and winged out. It will take you from sunrise to sunset – trust me when I say I put this through the test. I remove the liner easily with micellar water (the waterproof one) and it comes out with ease. I love that my sensitive eyes don’t have any issues with it and I can decide to use another type of liner as a base and apply this magnetic one on top. The liner is safe for the eyes as all ingredients are commonly found in everyday makeup and you get 70+ uses out of the eyeliner which makes it worth the cost.

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

How Easy is Glamnetic Lashes to apply?

Glamnetic lashes are super duper easy to apply with the magnetic liner. Woohoo! No more glue is needed and the lash application is quick and effortless. There are 100% luxury mink and vegan lash options available and each lash has 6 magnets on the band for all-day hold. While the lashes and the liner are definitely an investment, you get 40+ uses from the lashes, because you don’t have to worry about glue build-up and clumping on the lash band. To remove the liner on the lash, simply use your micellar water (the waterproof version is best) and clean it right up.

GET YOUR GLAM(NETIC) ON AND LOOK FIERCE

The lashes from Glamnetic come in a variety of 17 styles from natural to super full. There are a lot of different styles to choose from to fit your need and look. Each of the Glamnetic lashes comes with a special magnetic case for safe-keeping. I love these cases because it has a full mangetic strip allowing your entire lash to adhere to it, therefore keeping the shape of your false lashes in tact. What I love about Glamnetic is not only their product, but the fact that they are Female Founded, yassss… Women Power!

Showstopping Eyes with Glamnetic Magnetic Lashes

Glam in a minute!

As mentioned previously, I discussed in a blog post and video my thoughts initially on the products I purchased and tried from Glamnetic. I surely loved Glamnetic then and I’m still loving them very much now. Because I had sensitivities to traditional lash glue, I stopped using false lashes, but I have been able to use Glamnetic lashes daily without issues. I am addicted to the fact that I can look glam at any given time in a matter of minutes with just the use of these lashes. Want to see how quickly these lashes work? Check out my video on YouTube.

Here are a few images of me wearing lashes from the V-Gan Volume Collection. Click here to read all about those lashes.

If you’re interested in trying out magnetic lashes or have been wanting to see what the hype is all about, head on over to glamnetic.com and have a look at their lash selection. Yes, their products are an investment, but I think that you’ll definitely be impressed with their variety of lashes. And, I know you’ll enjoy them as much as I do.

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Alter Ego Temptress Palette Review & Swatches

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A few months ago I was contacted by Alter Ego and asked if I wanted to take a test drive of their new (soon to be released) Temptress Palette. I have never heard of the brand before and I was absolutely intrigued, since the palette was said to be a dupe of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Palette. Since then, I have been using the palette and trying it out. Today, I’m going to be sharing with you my thoughts and swatches of the Alter Ego Temptress Palette. Do I like it? You’ll have to read on to see!

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About The Alter Ego Temptress Palette

The Alter Ego Temptress Palette retails for $16.00. It comes with 14 gorgeously pigmented shades. I also got two brushes, a large shader brush and a blender brush. The Temptress palette launched in January of this year and is pretty much a perfect dupe for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Palette. I don’t have the Sultry palette to compare for you, but after looking at it in person and comparing with my Temptress palette, I’m absolutely swooning over the similarities and quality.

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The Temptress Palette features a mix of matte and metallic shades in a range of nude, golden and bronze type tones. The palette is Cruelty-free and paraben-free. It’s made in the PRC but is distributed and sold in the United States. The palette is a total steal for the quality and awesomeness you receive.

Shades & Swatches

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Shades include: Whisper (matte cool grey), Lust (matte warm brown), Blush (matte warm coral), Gilt (matte warm gold), Uptown (matte warm taupe), Sterling (metallic warm pewter), Stiletto (matte neutral black), Lace (matte warm beige), Seduction (warm peach with a frost finish), Champagne (metallic warm copper), Mistress (metallic warm gold), Ritz (metallic warm brown), After Hours (matte cool brown), Desire (metallic warm brown)

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On my eyes – the Alter Ego Temptress Palette. On my lips – L’Oreal Glossy Fawn lipstick

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Kaolin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyhexylglycerin. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Black 2 (CI 77266), Carmine (CI 75470), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

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My Overall Thoughts

The shades are very pigmented. But, what I love about them is that they are not powdery like you’d expect from a cheaper, more affordable palette. The shadows are creamy, but not so buttery that it makes a mess. I also love that there is minimal to little fallout from the shadows. I can grab for this palette on a daily and use it on my lids for a pop of color or an everyday look. I have been wanting to purchase the ABH Sultry Palette and missed when it was on sale, so I decided it wasn’t for me. But, having this palette in my hands, I am not missing the Sultry palette at all.

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The perfect Every Day Palette for looks that are effortless and easy to create.

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I have been loving how great this palette blends on my mature eyelids. I’m just absolutely amazed with the quality of this product. I am also loving that Alter Ego has supreme customer service as they have been answering all my questions. I have already had several family members order this palette after I shared my thoughts with them. They are loving it as much as I am.

So, what about you? Do you think this would be a palette you’d be interested in checking out for yourself? I highly suggest trying it out. For the price point, it can’t be beat. And, you get a luxury and high-end product feel without the price point.

Shop the Temptress Palette at: http://www.shopalterego.com and be sure to follow them on IG for updates on the release of their new products
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Disclaimer: Thank you Alter Ego for sending over this product for review consideration. All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased. Affiliate links can and may be listed through out this post. All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased.

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Affordable Eye Shadow Palettes from Bad Habit – Solstice & Supernova

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SELF PURCHASED / AFFILIATE LINKS

 

When it comes to beauty products, I think eye shadows and eye shadow palettes are definitely some of my favorite things.  I just love looking at all the pretty colors and I definitely think palettes are my weakness when it comes to purchases.  Recently I was introduced to Shop Hush (an app and website that sells Bad Habit Beauty products) and I just had to pick up this set up palettes to add to my collection.  Today I introduce you to the Solstice and Supernova eye shadow palettes.

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I picked up both the Bad Habit Solstice and Supernova palettes off of ShopHush for $24.00 (for both) about a month ago.  I definitely wanted to share these palettes with my readers and followers because for the price point, they are seriously – LEGIT!

Let’s talk about the Bad Habit Solstice Palette first.  The Solstice palette retails for $16.00 if purchased separately.  It has a mix of mattes, shimmers and glittery shades in warm hues.  It’s gorgeous and I love that it includes colors that I can wear on an everyday basis.  I was beyond impressed with each shadow and loved how buttery most of the shades were and how packed they were with pigment.

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Many say that the Solstice Palette from Bad Habit Beauty is a dupe for the Natasha Denona Sunset Palette which retails for $129.  I don’t own the Natasha Denona Sunset palette so I couldn’t tell you if it indeed is a dupe, but I can say that for a $16 palette, it definitely impressed me.

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Because the shades are definitely soft and buttery, you do get some kick up and some fall out, but it’s not difficult to work with and each shade builds up perfectly.  I am loving this as my everyday palette and I’m enjoying it tremendously.

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Next I am sharing with you the Supernova Palette.  Retailing for $16 on it’s own, this palette offers a combination of shades that are much cooler toned than the Solstice palette.  That’s one of the reasons why I ordered them as a pair, I thought it would be a great way to check out two different tones of shades for different looks.

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As with the Solstice palette, the Supernova palette provides a combination of matte, shimmer and glittery shades.  I find that while each shade is also buttery (like the Solstice), it is not as creamy as the Solstice palette.  To explain, the Solstice palette is so creamy that when dipping your brush into shades like Dawn, Rays and Twilight, your brush literally makes a big indention.  However, with Supernova, placing your brushes into this palette doesn’t leave it as messy but still picks up a lot of color and blendability is great.

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The Bad Habit Supernova palette is said to be a dupe for the Natasha Denona Lila Palette which retails for $129.  As I mentioned with the Solstice palette, I do not have the Lila palette so I personally cannot compare the two to see if they are indeed dupes, however – I can tell you that for $16 – it’s definitely worth checking out.

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Just like the Solstice palette, the Supernova palette provides you with a lot of texture and colors to be able to create a variety of looks. I’ve been loving the brown shades in this palette as accent colors to a smoky eye look.

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Overall, I am absolutely digging these two palettes from Bad Habit Beauty.  I’m impressed with how easy the shades from each palette blend as well as how gorgeous each color is.  The price point of each considering the quality and how good they are, well – that absolutely seals the deal for me.  I’ve already referred several friends to buy these and because of these, I’ve purchased several more palettes from Bad Habit Beauty and Shop Hush.

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Definitely download the ShopHush. app on your phone (android and iPhone) and get rewards for logging in each day as well as free shipping on your orders.  I can’t wait to share with you all of the other palettes I’ve purchased from the site, so stay tuned for that.

Have you tried any of the palettes on ShopHush?  Or, what about Bad Habit Beauty?  Let me know your thoughts, for sure.  Would you pick up a dupe to a highend palette at an affordable price?

 

 

 

Disclaimer:  The products featured in this post were purchased by me with my own money.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased.  Affiliate links are posted through out.

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