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Patrick Ta Major Beauty Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Review and Swatches

| Review | Patrick Ta Major Beauty Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush

Cheek products are hot this year and they're definitely making Major Beauty Headlines, Patrick Ta would know. Maybe this is why he came out with a cheek collection that includes both powder and cream formulas. These blush duos give you the versatility of both cream and powder formulas. This isn't a new concept but as many beauty enthusiasts know, layering products with different textures give you more dimension to your look. Plus, it can help increase the longevity of your makeup.

The Patrick Ta Major Beauty Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush retails for $34.00 USD and is available at Sephora and other retailers. This blush duo is packaged in the iconic reflective rose gold Patrick Ta compact. This plastic compact is lightweight and very prone to fingerprints and scratches.

This packaging is the same compact as the Major Brow (full review here), which is this strange "reverse" compact where the top of the compact wraps around to the bottom. This is more secure but it is very awkward and makes it very difficult to open. It's isn't a very intuitive compact because you want to lift the top of the compact but because it wraps around to the bottom, it doesn't easily open. You have to pry the compact open because it snaps flush with the bottom of the compact. The annoying part is this is a new innovation to his blush packaging because his original powder blushes just have a standard snap closure with the ridge on the end to pry the compact open. This basic packaging is much more practical than this new packaging.

What I do like about this packaging is that there is a separate plastic covering for the cream blush! This is essential, in my opinion, if you're going to put a cream and powder product in the same palette. Nothing is more irritating than having to wipe off particles of powder out of your cream products. This keeps the two products from contaminating each other.

SHADES

These blush duos come in 4 different shade combinations. Each duo contains one powder blush and one cream blush of a complementing color. Currently, there are 4 different duos and I own two of them.

Swatches from left to right: Cream swatched heavily, Cream blended, Powder swatched heavily, Powder blended

She's So LA - Not only does the name appeal to me as an LA native but these shades are right up alley! There's nothing I love more on the cheeks than a neutral blush and this neutral bronzy duo is very universally flattering.

Cream - The cream shade in this duo is a warm and rich caramel tan shade with a subtle orange undertone. You can see the warm undertone more when it's blended onto the skin. It's a very fresh and sunkissed flush that will work for any skin tone. This neutral shade works well for those who already have flushed cheeks but want to wear a blush that won't emphasize redness.

Powder - The powder blush in this duo is a rosy bronze shade with very fine golden shimmer. Again, there is a warm subtle orange undertone to this shade.

Swatches from left to right: Cream swatched heavily, Cream blended, Powder swatched heavily, Powder blended

Do We Know Her? - This duo is the perfect spring and summer peachy flush. It's described as a coral duo but the actual shades are a bit lighter and not as vibrant or orange as I expect corals to be. I think this duo will work for fair to tan skin tones but it may be too light for much deeper skin tones.

Cream - This shade is a fresh peach with a subtle touch of an orange undertone. It's a very juicy and fresh shade on the cheeks.

Powder - The powder blush in the palette is much lighter in color than the cream. It is a soft and light creamy peach shade with an almost pastel finish. This kind of pastel finish makes it a bit light and chalky on deeper skin tones because it has an almost-white undertone to it.

FORMULA

Cream

The cream formula in this duo is beautiful and quite impressive! The cream blush has a very emollient, sheer, and glossy texture. The sheer pigmentation of this cream allows you to really build the product on the skin, which is ideal for a cream blush. This is especially important because it is part of this duo and if you'd like to layer the two products, you would want both of them to sheer with buildable coverage to avoid going overboard.

The finish of this blush is very fresh and glossy! I love the emollience and fresh texture of this cream blush. It really does give your skin a very healthy and fresh glow. Those with more of an oily skin type will probably want to avoid this texture because it will be too glossy because it borders on the wet-looking type of texture. This texture and gloss finish does not set down and will look wet on the skin. It doesn't feel sticky or tacky but the wet texture will attract hair to stick to it.

The beauty of the duos is you can always layer the powder on top for longevity, an extra punch of color, and to set the glossy finish down. Layering will take away a lot of the glossy glow but your blush will still have this glow-form-within look. You can also layer the cream blush on top of the powder, which works beautifully without disrupting the powder underneath because of the sheer and emollient texture. This gives much more of that fresh and glossy look but a little more dialed down on the gloss and dialed up on the color.

Due to its glossy finish and emollient texture, this cream blush doesn't last nearly as long as other formulas. You will get on average about 3-5 hours of wear before fading, depending on your skin type and the environmental conditions. It reminds me very much of the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate formula (see reviews on the cheek palettes here and the cheek sticks here and here), which also is very emollient and sheer but for a fraction of the cost. I think that's why I love the cream formula so much. This does mean you'll most likely have to touch your blush up, which isn't a huge issue because this cream applies beautifully with fingers or a brush and the compact is travel-friendly.

Powder

These powder blushes have a slightly more dense texture than other blushes I've tried. They are a sheer to buildable pigmentation, again, this is ideal and easier for application. They blend into the skin seamlessly and look very natural. They have a softness to them that just looks very diffused and like a natural flush. Due to the denser texture of the powder, you need to be careful when layering this on top of the cream blush because it will adhere really strongly. Luckily, it blends out very easily.

I find that when worn alone, these powder blushes don't last very long, which is a shame. These powder blushes tend to fade on me about 4-5 hours into the wear. I'm not sure why this is the case but the formula just lacks longevity. When layered, you can get much closer to a full day of wear without the fading but this often makes me feel like I have too much blush on. For this reason, I'm not a huge fan of his powder blushes but they are very pretty on the cheeks. When they fade, they fade very evenly and you won't notice any patchiness in the cheek color.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I really love the idea of having two formula options in one compact because I can always easily switch up my look and play with textures on the cheeks. Unfortunately, I'm not a huge fan of his powder blush formula. I find the texture of the powder to be too dense and the longevity to be lacking for a powder blush. The cream blush for me is a huge winner and I'd like to see the cream blushes sold individually. They remind me very much of the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate formula, which I love, but these cheek colors are limited edition and aren't as affordable or accessible. If you want an almost spot-on formula, the creams from these duos are it! They offer a fresh and glossy finish to the skin that is unlike many cream blushes and the buildable formula is effortless and easy to use.

I don't find myself layering these two that much because I prefer one or the other for a natural look. In that sense, I don't get much use out of the duos themselves but I can see why these would be great for a makeup artist. This is something that I would place in my kit because it's so compact and allows you to have both cream and powder options. Overall, for the price and quality, I would still recommend these cheek palettes. I think while the powder blushes aren't exceptional, they are very nice and the cream blushes are truly phenomenal!

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Patrick Ta Major Glow Dewy Milk Mist Review

| Review | Patrick Ta Major Glow Dewy Milk Mist

In my never-ending search for glowing complexion products, I scooped up this latest launch from the Glow King, Patrick Ta. Patrick Ta's beauty style really resonates with me because I just want to be dripping in glow and that's essentially his entire range. I think if you feel the same way, you're going to want to keep reading to learn about this latest launch and get prepared to get drenched in glow.

The Patrick Ta Major Glow Dewy Milk Mist retails for $38.00 USD for 1.6 oz/50ml and is available at Sephora. This dewy mist is housed in a beautiful sheer frosted nude-pink glass bottle with rose gold accents. There's no denying the beauty of this sleek and luxurious bottle. It is not only beautiful but very functional. The spray nozzle offers the finest mist! The packaging is just excellent. The only issue is that it isn't exactly travel-friendly.

FORMULA

The moment I knew this product did its job and that it was perfect for me was when my boyfriend asked me, "Why do you look so shiny"? I then asked him if it was a bad thing or a good thing and he responded "You look reflective...You look beautiful". If that doesn't translate to "You're my beautiful glazed doughnut." I don't know what else does!

Seriously though, Patrick Ta wasn't joking when he called this mist "Major Glow" because it does indeed, give you a MAJOR GLOW. Now, of course, this mist amplifies whatever is underneath and I usually wear a very glowy and dewy foundation, paired with a highlighter, and the whole glow kit, so naturally, I come off as very reflective.

This setting spray has an extremely fine mist. When you spritz it all over, you can barely tell that there is anything falling on you. This is perfect for a setting spray because there's nothing worse than your setting spray leaving droplets all over your face and ruining your hard work. However, because it is such a fine mist, you do have to spray quite a bit to get an even and glossy coating in your skin. Now, I like the glossy look, so I'm a bit more generous with the spritzing but you can really control the amount you mist onto the skin.

The finish this setting spray will give you is best described as glossy (or reflective, if you're my boyfriend). What's beautiful about this setting spray is that it doesn't contain any shimmer reflects but it still manages to give you an incredible glow. This is great for those with large pores or texture on the skin. It just gives your skin this glossy veil that makes your complexion look very fresh and healthy.

Like I stated previously when applied over an already dewy complexion, this mist amplifies that effect and creates a very glossy finish to the skin. Over a more matte or powdered complexion, it helps fuse the powder to the skin and makes your complexion look fresh and natural. The more you mist on, the more glow you'll get but you don't need to drench your skin to get a glow. I do think you need to mist on a decent amount of the mist to get the glowing impact from this product otherwise, you may as well use any other setting spray because it won't give your complexion much of a glow.

Usually, setting sprays that offer a glow or dewy finish don't actually set your foundation but this one definitely has some setting and sealing properties! I sprayed this over a liquid foundation and concealer that I did not set, my makeup stayed all day long! I wore my makeup for about 8 hours and depending on the base, it will breakdown or at least fade but my makeup looked surprisingly flawless! I am very impressed with its ability to extend the wear of my makeup and still provide me with a glossy finish! Now, while it extends the look of your complexion, it doesn't control or prevent the oil of your skin from peeking through.

This mist does have a detectable fragrance that reminds me of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, it's kind of a fresh and slightly floral fragrance. I've heard some people complain about the fragrance being too heavy but I actually quite enjoy the fragrance and I find that it's fleeting, so it won't be bothering you throughout the day.

FINAL THOUGHTS

This setting spray has really surpassed my expectations! I thought this was going to be just another setting spray. You know, the kind that sets your makeup a little and tames powdery textures but it does all of that but to the highest standard! I love a glossy and glowing complexion but that often means my makeup doesn't last, this mist makes it last all day! The only thing I wish is that this mist came with more product. The volume you get is on the smaller side for the price but I really do enjoy the effect this mist gives my complexion. If you really love glossy skin, I recommend checking out this luxurious and beautiful formula! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Patrick Ta Major Brow Shaping Wax Review

| Review | Patrick Ta Major Brow Shaping Wax

Ok, when it comes to my brows I am particular but I also feel like I don't really know what I'm doing and it may be the reason why doing my brows is my least favorite part of my routine. I just want something easy and lazy that will make my eyebrows perfect. Is that too much to ask? Apparently, yes so, I thought I'd try the legendary Partick Ta's magical model brow wax in hopes I can figure out how to get my brows to look runway perfect.

The Patrick Ta Major Brow Shaping Wax retails for $22.00 USD and is available at Sephora. This wax is packaged in a classic reflective rose gold compact that is aligned with the rest of the Partick Ta collection. This packaging is beautiful but also very prone to fingerprints and scratches. The compact of this particular product is also a bit confusing because it looks like the Tom Ford blushes and compacts, which open with the edge of the compact being attached to the bottom portion of the compact.

On the right is a Tom Ford Blush compact, you can see how confusing and frustrating this brow wax packaging can be to use.

However, with this compact, the edge is actually attached to the top portion of the compact and it snaps to the bottom portion of the compact, which is smaller than the top. Being used to the Tom Ford packaging this confused me for a second but it is a very secure compact. This packaging, in my opinion, is AWFUL because it makes it very difficult to open the compact, especially if your hands are slippery. My hands tend to be slippery because I use my hands to apply my skincare and moisturizer prior to doing my brows. There is no good place to grip the compact while trying to open it and with slippery hands, it's even worse. The interior of the compact also comes with a small mirror, a helpful little addition.

SHADES

These waxes only come in two universal shades at the moment a clear wax and a universal brown tint. I chose the tinted version because I was hoping the wax would help fill and add a little something to my sparse brows. The tint looks very dark but the wax isn't actually that pigmented when applied to the brows. It will definitely work for anyone with brown or black brows but even those who have blond brows and want your brows to look deeper.

FORMULA

I have used brow waxes before but never one like this before. I used to tear through this brow wax from Laura Mercier for several years but I don't believe it is available anymore. This brow wax was intended to be used to actually fill in the brows. I would use an angled brush and take the tinted brow wax and draw in some little strokes and for blending, I would take a spoolie and brush through my brows. This brow wax is not intended to fill in brows! It is intended to set and shape the brows.

The wax itself is quite sheer and doesn't offer a whole lot of color at all to the brows. I also purchased the brush to go with this product just to ensure that I get the ideal result. The Major Brow Dual Ended Brush retails for $18.00 USD and is available at Sephora. This brush has a reflective rose gold metal handle. It has a very fine and stiff angled brush at one end and a beige spoolie at the other end. This brush isn't anything special or that innovative. You can find a brush like this just about anywhere for less and in fact, I own some but I wanted to have the complete duo to test out. I would say you can totally skip this brush but it is very high quality and beautiful.

The dual ended eyebrow brush

Spoolie end

Angled brush end

As Patrick Ta instructs, you're supposed to take a setting spray or water to activate the wax. You don't need much, I would start with a little squirt and if it still feels a little dry, add more. Then using a spoolie, you rub the spoolie against the wax and pick up some product. You can then apply the wax to your brows brushing and shaping them as you please. The wax works very much like a brow gel and it adds a touch of color and holds the brows but on my black brows, the color is really only left when the wax touches my skin. The hold of the wax is very soft and won't give you crunchy or stiff brows, which can happen with very intense brow gels.

After you brush the product through your brows, you're supposed to use the handle of your brush to press and push the hairs upward. I have never had the brows that looked good sticking straight up and they looked even more bizarre pressed up on to my skin so, I ended up using the spoolie to fluff them up again. While the tinted wax did give me some filling to my brows, I wanted a bit more. I tried to use the angled side of the brush to pick up the product and draw strokes into my brows but this wax is so sheer, it really didn't work at all. It's really not meant to fill in the brows.

I recommend if you want more fill to your brows, fill your brows in a bit before using the wax. You can't apply the product after the wax because the wax gets in the way of your product sticking to the skin. It's best to use this product to set the brows after you fill them in.

The biggest issue I have with this brow wax is the method of application because it causes your spoolie to get clogged up with wax. So after several uses, your spoolie will be packed full of wax and while you can spray you spoolie with some setting spray to attempt to use the wax that is stuck in there, it doesn't work that well. That means I have to wash all the product out, which is a huge waste of product.

You can see how clogged up the spoolie gets

This is only after several uses and you need to remove this product to make the brush viable again

Clogged spoolie

FINAL THOUGHTS

This product is neither easy nor lazy, which I knew coming in but I was just hoping it would work some kind of magic on my eyebrows. That being said, I really like the way the wax makes my brows look and the way it shapes my brows. However, I don't feel like this product is that much different from using a brow gel and I find with brow gels I can get my brows filled and shaped in one go. Now, it's not perfect, I will still use a pencil on occasion but for a quick and lazy look, a brow gel is enough for me. With this wax, I just don't feel like it does enough to my brows and I really need anything to fill it in.

I think this product is for someone who has perfect brows already or those who enjoy taking their time perfecting the shape and styling of their brows. If you're a lazy person, like me, you'll enjoy a brow gel so much more. I will use this product when I have the time to play with my brows but it just doesn't suit my routine or makeup style.

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