NEW LAUNCH - SUNDAY RILEY MAKEUP + SKINCARE

Sunday Riley product display.  (Photo taken with my phone).

As soon as I heard that the American makeup and skincare brand, Sunday Riley made its way down under, the beauty addict in me jumped for joy!  I do love me some new brands to play with. ^_^

I must admit I, know little of this brand, but I have read positive reviews about some of its products in the past from Sabrina (The Beauty Lookbook) and Gaia (The Non Blonde).  So, I'm thrilled (and honestly, quite surprised since we don't get many brands that are made available here!) that us Aussies can finally experience it.

Sunday Riley launched in Mecca Cosmetica online and stores on April 28, 2013.

A little about the brand:

"From the New York city ballet to the runways of Stella McCartney, Lanvin and Helmut Lang...Sunday Riley's collection of botanical artist-designed makeup and high performance skincare has quickly garnered a cult-like following amongst fashion's finest and beauty's inner-circle."

(An interesting bit of info...the SA tells me that apparently Sunday Riley used to work for the cosmetics giant, Estee Lauder, before she created her own line).

I had a chance to go to my local Mecca Cosmetica counter and try some of the products out.  Here's some photos I took of the brand's product display using my phone (hence, the lower quality - sorry!).  I posted a couple of them on Instagram earlier. :) ).

Sunday Riley Prismasilk Eye Colours

Sunday Riley Modern Lip Colours and Creme Gloss Lip Glosses

Pricelist (left as of 28/04/2013 at Mecca Cosmetica); Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primers (front) and skin care range (back).

Sunday Riley for Vionnet collection (it includes a Prismasilk Eye Colour in 'Outback' 127, which I purchased - see more photos below).

Of course,   I took home with me a few items that I loved... ;-)  Here's a sneak peek...

I purchased a super pretty pink blush in 'Blushing' (101), 2 Prismasilk Eye Colours in 'Outback' (127) and 'Solstice' (124), and received samples of the Effortless Tinted Primer in 'Medium' and the Good Genes Serum and Treatment.

The blush comes in a black velvet pouch.

The blush compact.

I also wanted to purchase another blush, called 'Dimples' (102), which initially I was frightened to wear (deep purple plum!!), but as soon as the SA tried it on my cheeks I was in love with it!  Much to my surprise.  When applied with a light hand, on my olive skin tone, it actually doesn't look as "scary purple" in the pan as it does on the cheeks.  It's actually a very wearable colour for everyday wear. :)  Unfortunately, like a lot of things I love, it was sold out (I guess it must have been that good!).  Luckily, they should be getting more in stock soon some time this week, so can't wait to get my hands on it.

I post some swatches and my thoughts of my product picks soon, so please stay tuned for that if you're interested. :)

Thanks for visiting! ^_^ xo