The holidays are definitely here, and earlier this week I attended my first holiday party with lots more on the calendar. And just in time, I was given the opportunity to try Gabriel Cosmetics Zuzu Luxe Peep Show Palette, a very holiday-oriented eye and cheek palette.
Back in the spring, I purchased my first Gabriel Cosmetics product, Gabriel lipstick in Rosewood, a MLBB shade. One of the things I love about Gabriel Cosmetics is that they are natural, and they also have an organic product line. When it comes to lipstick especially, I feel so much better using a natural brand. Here’s my review in case you missed it!
Zuzu Luxe Peep Show Palette
Because I love the lipstick so much, I jumped at the chance to try the Zuzu Luxe Palette. First, the palette itself is very eye-catching. It comes in a lightweight but sturdy, platinum compact that looks fabulous!
Inside, there’s a nice big mirror.
And it’s a great combination of products in one palette:
- 4 eyeshadow shades
- translucent finishing powder
- blush.
The shades all really say holiday to me. Gabriel describes the palette this way: “Peep Show is an exhibition of color; sultry nudes, sizzling gold and a burst of color for your cheeks, the translucent powder leaves your skin flawless.”
Peep Show Shadow Colors
- Amber – Sizzling Gold
- Toasted – Warm Brown
- Velvet – Deep Brown
- Nude – Neutral Ivory
They all have a satin finish with a slight, festive shimmer.
Peep Show Powder Color
- Translucent – sheer setting powder that leaves skin with a flawless finish
Peep Show Blush Color
- Bitten – neutral red
Here are the swatches in natural light.
The second photo was taken in the direct sunlight so you can see a little bit of the shimmer that you get especially from Nude and Amber.
Like other products from Gabriel Cosmetics, the Zuzu Luxe Palette is mineral makeup with sunscreen from the titanium dioxide in the formula.
It is a must that you apply these mineral shades over primer. In my swatches, I used Milani Eye Primer. I packed on the color, and even the Nude shade definitely showed up well on my lids, though the shade looks very light in my swatches.
My Holiday Glam Look
I pulled out my Eylure Naturalites Natural Volume false eyelashes and put together a glam holiday look using the fabulous Zuzu Luxe Peep Show Palette. Of course, the falsies were playing hard to get today. Although these are lightweight lashes that I can usually apply without much trouble, they took me forever to get on, grrrrr! But I finally prevailed.
I applied Urban Decay Anti-aging Eye Primer first. On my lids, I used Nude and Amber, and I applied Toasted in the crease and in the V. I used Velvet as an eyeliner along my lashline. There was no fallout in the palette or during application. The shades blended well.
The Translucent sheer setting powder gave me a lovely finish with a slight glow. I can see me using this powder often.
Bitten, the blush, requires a very light hand. I applied it with my blush brush, and it was too much. I used my Beauty Blender to remove some of the color. Next time, I’ll apply it with a fan brush instead. But it is a very pretty, glam shade, perfect for a night out.
To finish off my holiday glam look, I lined my lips with Milani Color Statement Lip Liner in 02 True Red and then filled in with Milani Intense Liquid Lipstick in Red Extreme.
Now, I’m all ready to go. But tonight, unfortunately, I have nothing on the agenda! I’m heading down to the basement to jog on my treadmill, lol! Maybe I’ll take off the false eyelashes. 😉
The Gabriel Cosmetics Zuzu Luxe Palette is priced at $45, and I think it gives you a lot of bang for your buck. It comes with two small brushes that you can certainly use if you don’t have your own with you. For more information or to purchase on the Gabriel Cosmetics website, click here. Gabriel Cosmetics is also sold at Whole Foods, though they don’t always carry the entire product line. In addition, Gabriel Cosmetics and the Zuzu Luxe Palette is gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free with the Leaping Bunny logo on the compact. And it’s made in the U.S.
Have you tried any makeup from Gabriel Cosmetics? If not, you really should!
Ingredients: Shadow/blush
Mica, Cetyl Palmitate, Jojoba Oil, Silica, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Grapeseed Extract, Lecithin, Crithmum Maritimum (Sea Fennel) Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients: Translucent Powder
Mica, Cetyl Palmitate, Octyl Palmitate, Silica, Kaolin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Zinc Stearate,Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Crithmum Maritimum (Sea Fennel) ExtractTocopheryl Acetate, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide
You’ll be jogging in style ;-)! The blush seems quite pigmented, and the other shades are lovely too.
The blush is VERY pigmented! I apply it with a light hand and a fan brush now 😉
What a great palette! I like how pigmented the colors are.
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Yes, they are quite pigmented. And I love the somewhat unusual collection of shades together.
What a gorgeous palette, Allison! I absolutely love the beautiful look that you created!
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Lola, you are always the best! thank you. I think it’s a fun palette because it’s an interesting mix of shades all in one place. And I love the look of the compact itself!
This palette is so pretty and that lippie on you is so flippin’ gorgeous!
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Thank you, Jessica! Have you tried the Milani Intense Liquid Lipsticks? They are quite amazing!
ooh what a pretty palette!!
I agree!
I haven’t tried this brand before.
Gabriel Cosmetics is vegan, cruelty-free, natural, some organic, readily available at Whole Foods. You should take a look!
I haven’t yet! I really need to.
Especially for lipsticks, you should check out Gabriel Cosmetics since they really are “better for you” makeup! And it’s sold at Whole Foods so could be nearby
I love how pigmented the colors are. Nice look!
Thanks, Kim! Yes, the blush was especially pigmented!
That’s such a pretty palette! I’m loving that blush color in particular.
The pigmented red blush was a departure for me, but now I really like it for an evening look 🙂
I could definitely see myself using this palette!
Although it has some neutrals, the combo of shades and products is quite unique. I think you’d like it!
I hadn’t heard of this brand but the palette looks so nice
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Kimmi, I think it’s a brand you would like. It’s cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, natural, and has an organic line too. Many mineral based products. Here, it’s sold on their website and at Whole Foods and other health food stores, natural goods stores.
Love the blush, it has a very natural application. And those neutrals are stunning!
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Thank you, Norah! The pigmented red blush is a departure for me, but I like it for an evening look. And the gold along with the traditional neutrals is great 🙂
The shadows are gorgeous- they really make your eyes pop!
Thanks so much, Bailey! I think it’s a fun palette, and I love that it has blush and powder too 🙂
Love the look you did!
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The gold on your lids is just gorgeous! I think this would be a great little palette to take on a weekend get away 🙂
Monica
I was surprised how much I like the gold, Monica. It would be a good weekend getaway palette: use the neutrals alone during the day and add the gold at night. The blush is a little problematic because it is very pigmented and very red. Maybe mixing it with the translucent powder or the nude shadow would make it lighter for daytime?
Bitten is SO pretty.. and I love you in a red lip!
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I agree, Bitten is pretty and it is very outside my comfort zone…but I’m enjoying it for an evening look especially with the red lip! Thanks Brooke!
Those are my shades!
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It really is a fun palette, Cindy! I love that it has shadow shades I love plus the setting powder and the RED blush!
Red lips + red hair = Fabulous! I always see this zuzu at my local health food store, I’ll check it out next time!
Thank you, Kathryne! Yes, take a look at Gabriel when you’re at Whole Foods. It’s a very nice ‘better-for-you’ brand!
Love this look on you! Gorgeous palette.
Thank you so much, Sheila!
Gorgeous makeup look! I love your lippie!
Thank you, Justina! I love all of Milani’s lipsticks
Never heard of the brand but dang, what a nice palette!
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I don’t think Gabriel Cosmetics is a world-wide brand, Melissa. It’s a natural, mineral-based, cruelty-free, gluten-free brand that also has an organic makeup line.
Such a pretty palette. I love when I can get a full face from one palette.
I agree! BTW, I did buy the Laura Mercier portable palette that you reviewed. It’s very pretty!
So pretty and your lip color is really what caught my eye! So gorgeous!!
Thanks so much, Jennifer! It’s Milani Lip Intense Liquid Lipstick. Love those bold shades 🙂 Thanks for commenting <3
This palette is really pretty!
I think so too, Jamie. It’s a little different. And it’s vegan, GF, cruelty-free, natural etc too!
I haven’t tried those cosmetics yet but I’d like to!
Stephanie, I discovered this brand this past spring at Whole Foods, and I liked the lipstick that I bought. I love this palette. It is such fun shades that really are great for the holidays!