Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented (Review & Swatches)

Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented

Mary Kay‘s Spring 2017 collection took me by complete surprise. I was expecting something more along the lines of florals (as per last year) and instead I got a whole pile of bright, cheery and FUN colours! The collection is called “Light, Reinvented” and I’m really, really in love with that concept.

Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented - Glossy Lip Oils
Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented – Glossy Lip Oils

Just to get it out of the way, let’s talk about the product I didn’t love: the Mary Kay Glossy Lip Oils.

Infused with grapeseed oil, this glossy lip oil conditions lips by quenching them with moisture. This innovative lip oil provides a comfortable application with a non-sticky, luminous shine. In shades that range from sheer to pigmented, these glossy lip products deliver colour and shine while doubling as a moisturizer.

While I can’t say that the glossy lip oils feel overly uncomfortable on the lips, the thing I find the hardest to get over is the weird fruity but gooey scent. They’re kinda gelatinous and if you apply too much to your lips… well they just look like a pile of ooze.

Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented - Glossy Lip Oils - swatches
Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented – Glossy Lip Oils – swatches

In swatches, I have to say they look rather pretty, but these are just a pass for me.

Wearing Magenta Ray
Wearing Magenta Ray

Magenta Ray has the most pigment in the bunch and it’s definitely a beautiful colour.

Wearing Brilliant Violet
Wearing Brilliant Violet

Brilliant Violet is kind of patchy and sinks into my lip lines.

Wearing Sheer Pink
Wearing Sheer Pink

And Sheer Pink is just a milky, streaky mess.

Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented -Eye Color Palettes
Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented – Eye Color Palettes

Lip Oils aside, let’s talk about the good stuff! These Light, Reinvented Eye Color Palettes were a pleasant surprise.

Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented -Eye Color Palette in Glistening Horizon
Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented -Eye Color Palette in Glistening Horizon

Glistening Horizon is definitely my favourite quad out of the two: the colour combination is really, REALLY nice. The purple may swatch a little weakly but it did apply better to the eye. That deep blue shade as well as the shimmery pale cream are EXCELLENT!

Wearing Glistening Horizon
Wearing Glistening Horizon

On the eye, Glistening Horizon makes one hell of an impact. I honestly think my favourite shade in that quad is the palest champagne colour – it’s gorgeous!

Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented -Eye Color Palette in Sunlight
Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented -Eye Color Palette in Sunlight

The Sunlight Eye Color Palette is a little bit more powdery in texture when you compare it to Glistening Horizon. I do wish there was a bit more depth to this quad because you may be hard pressed to create a look without keeping it very, very mild. That being said, the pink is INCREDIBLY pigmented and the orange has absolutely beautiful shimmer thrown in.

Wearing Sunlight
Wearing Sunlight

On the eyes, the pink and the orange translate really well. (Although in hindsight since the pink has more pigment, I should’ve put the orange in the crease and the pink in the outer corner.) The pale peach is fine and versatile as a brow bone highlight on my complexion. The one that really doesn’t end up translating very well is the pale lavender which basically diffused itself so much that it’s no even apparent (it’s on my inner corner).

Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented Nail Lacquers
Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented Nail Lacquers (left to right: New Blue, Brilliant Violet, Luminous Mauve and Vivid Sunburst)

I’ve saved the absolute best for last: Now I get to talk about the limited edition Light, Reinvented nail lacquers. These are INCREDIBLE and are hands down my absolute favourite nail polishes right now. I’ve worn each shade at least once, and I’ve already started in on my second rotation of wearing them (currently sporting Brilliant Violet again). These are wonderfully pigmented cream polishes (two coats for full opacity) in absolutely breathtaking shades. I’ve got nothing bad to say about these, and in fact I’d encourage you to get your hands on these as quickly as possible before they sell out. The formula, the colours and the wear time are all absolutely incredible.

And seriously, I’ve been wearing them in practically ever video I’ve recorded lately:

Since I’m not an epic nail swatcher like my friend Kaitlyn is, please head over to this blog post of hers in order to see these gorgeous polishes swatched. (Seriously, go over there – not only to see these beautiful polishes in action, but also to see just how amazing her nails are!)

In Short

  • The Glossy Lip Oils are a pass in my book.
  • The Eye Color Palettes are a lot of fun, the Glistening Horizon one in particular.
  • The Light, Reinvented nail lacquers are what you need in your life RIGHT NOW. If you only get one product from this launch, make it the nail lacquers.
The products featured in this post were sent to me for consideration. Post may contain affiliate links.

2 thoughts on “Mary Kay Spring 2017: Light, Reinvented (Review & Swatches)

    1. Maybe the lip oils are for a younger audience? Either way, they just weren’t for me!
      The nail polishes are seriously the best thing ever. And I just put New Blue back on again yesterday!

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