ZOEVA really blew me away with their Summer Compilation edit! It is a beautifully curated capsule collection meant to help you achieve that summer chic look (read: fresh, radiant and dewy skin)! When I started formulating this post earlier in the week, I decided to conveniently separate the collection by type of product featured. I hope you enjoyed my earlier introduction to their Bamboo Makeup Brushes here. I encourage you to read both posts, because all the pieces can be mixed and matched with each other but of course, you may use each piece independently if you so desire.
Continuing on my coverage of the capsule collection, today I’d like to introduce you to the ZOEVA Summer Strobe Spectrum Palette and Strobing Gels!
ZOEVA Summer Strobe Spectrum Palette
For me, the ZOEVA Summer Strobe Spectrum Palette is the star of the show! Partly because ZOEVA powders in general are some of my all-time favorite formulas (finely milled, imperceptible on the skin, long lasting power) and partly because this palette in particular is such a multi-tasker! It has 4 highlighting powders that can be used to flatter and contour your features for a fresh, sun-kissed look all year round!
The shades have been carefully selected to universally flatter every skin tone. These powders look beautiful not only on the face but also on the eyes! The formula feels so soft and is so incredibly finely milled that it allows for these powders to be used as eyeshadows as well, further adding to the multi-tasking role of the palette. The pigmentation is superior and there is no fallout. But I will let the swatches speak for themselves. Later in the post, I will feature a full makeup look using this palette on the face and eyes.
The swatches, top to bottom, and corresponding to the shades in the palette are:
- Top right – a beautiful and delicate mother-of-pearl highlight with ultra-fine silver shimmers
- Top left – a warm-toned soft rose gold with a satin shimmer finish
- Bottom left –a warm coppery hazelnut contour shade that can be used as a blush or to contour in the hallow of the cheeks. It’s not completely matte and it’s not quite shimmery. I would describe it as having a very toned-down satin finish
- Bottom right – a cool-toned champagne shade with ultra-fine pink and silver shimmers running thru it
These shades are not glittery at all, but quite sheeny. They can be worn alone or combined and blended together to create a unique holographic shimmer. I typically like to focus on any area that I like to highlight: cheekbones, brow bone, collar bone, the inner corner of the eye, the tip of my nose and cupid’s bow. I find that using the ZOEVA Highlight Brush (mentioned here) dusts just enough product to provide the perfect touch of polish for delicate daytime looks. For evening looks, I like using a contour brush such as the ZOEVA Face Brush No. 110 reviewed here for a more strobed, statement look. These powders provide such a natural, luminous glow to the skin without accentuating pores or clinging to dry patches.
I was very intrigued from the moment I saw the ZOEVA Strobe GEL highlighters. If you love liquid or cream products, then you will adore these unique memory shape gels. The formula has a whipped jelly-like consistency, unlike anything I’ve ever used. The memory shape allows it to bounce back to its original shape, thus the product will never look messy or used up. They are quite instagrammable, not that it matters, but it certainly makes for a pretty sight and an innovative product.
Cream and liquid products in general can be quite challenging and often disrupt previously applied products (especially powder formulas). That is NOT the case with the ZOEVA Strobe Gel Highlighters. They can be applied over your foundation and before you powder or as a final touch after you have finished your makeup and set everything with powder. The gel formula allows these to gently adhere on the skin without looking cakey and without moving around previously-applied products. The formula has a cooling effect and feels so refreshing. You can see the beautiful wet-like effect of the gel texture in the swatches below.
The ZOEVA Summer Edit features two shades:
These gels melt into the skin to create a gorgeous translucent finish that can be built up depending on the intensity desired. You can use these gels to highlight or as an eye-shadow base. The formula can be lightly applied for a daytime radiance or layered on for a more dramatic evening look. You will be very pleased with the results of these gels, especially if your complexion is in need of a pick-me-up! They impart such a delicate, lit-from-within glow!
Here is a full makeup look featuring all of the items discussed today.
The shades in the Summer Strobe Spectrum palette are so beautifully pigmented, all you need is to gently touch your brush on them, and it picks up just enough to lend a soft, luminous glow. If you need more, just layer on. I used the warm coppery hazelnut color (bottom left in the palette) in the hallow of my cheeks, brought it up to my temples and under my jaw line, in sweeping motions to warm up the complexion. I applied the rose gold (top left) on the apples of my cheeks and popped the champagne shade (bottom right) along my cheekbones and on the tip of my nose.
On my eyes, I started out by blending out Corona all over the lid. I buffed the coppery hazelnut shade from the Summer Strobe Spectrum palette (bottom left) into the crease using a fluffy brush. Next, I patted the rose gold (top left in the palette) on the outer half of the lid using a flat eyeshadow brush and popped in Halo to highlight the inner corner.
On the lips, I am wearing the ZOEVA Pure Lacquer Lips in Crushed Bloom, one of my all-time favorite lip shades. I have previously swatched the entire ZOEVA liquid lipstick collection (mattes and lacquers) here.
Wherever you find yourself this Summer, may these ZOEVA releases be useful to you and help you achieve your unique summer chic look! I hope you enjoy some unforgettable moments this season and always!
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Thanks so much for reviewing this gorgeous collection from Zoeva, from your description and beautiful photos, I love all the products! Now I just need to try them out. 🙂 I appreciate the level of detail you provide and the great photos! You look gorgeous as always, my dear! 🙂 Wish you a wonderful day!
Thank you for stopping by! So glad you enjoyed the post and found it helpful! ZOEVA has quickly become one of my favorite cosmetics brands. I am so impressed with the quality of their products and so happy to see they managed to keep prices affordable! Hope you get a chance to try their makeup! You will not be disappointed! ~ Cat L.
Everything looks incredible, but more particularly the strobe gel highlighters. Such a beautiful duo!! Love your classy look that you had created – you’re always so beautiful and radiant ?
The strobe gels are so innovative! Can’t stop poking them and then watching how they return back to their original shape! They are definitely very easy to use and I like that they don’t interfere with previously applied makeup! ~ Cat L.
Wow! The gels sound great!!!! Need to check them out!
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Lyna
http://Www.beautybylynmed.com
I think you would adore these strobe gels and I can’t recommend them enough! Definitely check them out, you will not be disappointed! ~ Cat L.
Wow this certainly looks like a fabulous collection. I especially love the sound of the gel highlighters as I love creamy products. They are going straight on my wishlist. Lovely detailed review Cat, nice to back on the blog again xxxx
Lisa
This is such a beautifully curated capsule collection by ZOEVA. But of course, they can do no wrong, in my humble opinion! The quality of their products and their affordable prices are putting ultra-high end designers to shame! ~ Cat L.
Cat! You are stunning! The memory gel sounds fantastic. I always get a kick when I see products like that. Such beautiful products for a summer glow!
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Dom
http://www.calibeaute.com
Thank you Dom so much! The memory shape gels are so innovative! Love the concept, the shades and the formula! Definitely give them a try if you get a chance! ~ Cat L.
The gels look especially amazing. I always love the looks you create, and these gels look so radiant and elegant on you. But I’m sure you could make kids’ makeup look expensive and polished!
You’ve definitely put this brand on my radar, but I’m trying to stay strong since I need to save up for a few things.
Jenn │ Beauty by Jelly Bean
Oh Jenn you made my day! Thank you so much, you’re always too sweet! Hope you get a chance to try some ZOEVA and hope you enjoy their products as much as I have! ~ Cat L.
I usually shy away from cream/liquid highlighters because they tend to mess up my makeup, but you’ve convinced me the Zoeva Strobing Gels are an exception!! The colors are so beautiful, and I love the transluscent glow they give your skin, it looks so natural but still very noticeable if that makes sense? Thank you for sharing these products Cat and for your lovely review!
Jenny | Geeky Posh
Same here, I love the finish of cream and liquid products but often times, I find them difficult to work with as they tend to disrupt previously applied products. That is not the case with these gels. The formula is so lightweight and glides onto the skin to create a luminous, translucent finish. Can’t recommend them enough! ~ Cat L.
Looking absolutely gorgeous as always Cat! So chic, elegant and a real beauty.
I knew you would tempt me as I want it ALL. That strobe gel sounds amazing!
I have been wanting to pick up more cream products as I have noticed how drying powders have become on my skin for the first time this summer, maybe just age! This is on my wish list for sure.
A great review and thanks for letting us all know about this range.
Kelly xx
http://www.KELLiLASH.com
Thank you so much Kelly, you’re always far too kind! I definitely know what you mean about skin changing with age. Same here, I find myself gravitating toward liquid and cream products especially as I’ve gotten older. These ZOEVA strobe gels are my current favorites and melt so beautifully onto the skin. Hope you get a chance to try them. ~ Cat L.
Good morning! I came here for the strobe gels swatches. They are amazing, just like you said on instagram. The look you created using Zoeva products is stunning. It adds to your natural beauty. Have a lovely day!
Thank you so much, Daphne! You’re always so sweet! I think you would love the ZOEVA strobe gels. Do let me know if you try them out, I’d love to compare notes and see some of the looks you create! ~ Cat L.
Strobe gels definitely caught my eyes ! Awesome look Cat ! Very radiant 🙂 Thanks for sharing. xx
Kédidja ~ beautymoodboard.com
Loving the shades from the Strobe Palette and the Strobe gels! The Strobe gel texture sounds intriguing! I shall need to check them out! Stunning photography! Ooo and you you look beyond gorgeous Cat!xo
This palette looks amazing! I totally need to try it!
Have an awesome day!
xx Kris
https://dreamingofpink.wordpress.com
ZOEVA never disappoints and this palette is such a great multi-tasker! Definitely give it a try if you get a chance! ~ Cat L.