bareMinerals the Next Big Thing Palette Tutorial & Review

So I thought I had done a review of the bareMinerals The Next Big Thing palette in July, but apparently not! I reached for it today for a look so I’ve got both a tutorial and review for you. This tutorial is good especially if you have hooded eyes like I do.

PR + purchased by me.

The Website Says
Exceptionally vivid, long-wearing color in an ultrasmooth, silky texture for effortless application and seamless blendability. Powered by the proprietary SeaNutritive Mineral Complex along with cold-pressed borage oil, caffeine and cucumber ingredients known to deliver anti-aging benefits including reduced appearance of puffiness, and antioxidants for a softer, smoother, revitalized eye area. It looks like a powder but feels like a cream and delivers a beautifully smooth application.

Color Descriptions
Rising Star
sunlit gold.
My Take
Pale sparkling gold

Hoopla
glowing copper
My Take
golden bronze metallic

Smash Hit
vibrant peach
My Take
peach matte
Ensemble
smoky plum
My Take
Deep brown matte with plum undertones, this wasn’t as soft as the other 3 shade.

Price
$30 Available from Nordstrom, Dillard’s

How to Achieve the Look
1. Apply Urban Decay Walk of Shame on the browbone and upper crease. Use Hoopla on the lid, inner v and inner lower lash line.
2. Blend Smash Hit into the crease.
3. Shade the outer crease and outer lid with Ensemble, then blend. Line the outer lower lash line with Ensemble.
4. Line the waterline and outer upper lash line with Buxom Call Me. Highlight under the brow and at the inner corner with Rising Star. Add mascara.

Eyes
tarte Brow Mousse in Rich Brown
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Urban Decay Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Urban Decay Walk of Shame – browbone
bareMinerals Hoopla (The Next Big Thing) – lid, inner v, inner lower lash line
bareMinerals Smash Hit (The Next Big Thing) – crease
bareMinerals Ensemble (The Next Big Thing) – outer crease, outer lid, outer lower lash line
bareMinerals Rising Star (The Next Big Thing) – under brows, inner corner of eyes

Face
It Cosmetics CC Cream in Fair
tarte Captivated (Aqualillies palette) – blush
tarte Champagne  (Aqualillies palette) – highlight
tarte Park Ave Princess  (Aqualillies palette) – contour
NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder

Lips
OCC Lip Tar Pencil in Radiate
OCC Lip Tar Pencil in Annika – on top of Radiate

I think this is a lovely quad from bareMinerals. Only the shade Ensemble, gave me a bit of trouble. The rest were great. I especially love how soft and buttery the Smash Hit matte is, as it makes it very easy to apply in the crease. Hoopla is super rich, definitely a great shade for Fall.

What do you think of bareMinerals quads? Do you like this one?