Last year when I heard Drew Barrymore was beginning a new venture by bridging the gap between high end, quality makeup created at a drugstore, budget beauty price point; I squealed with excitement. Launched in January of 2013, and after multiple trips to a few different Walmarts in my area and always coming out empty handed- it had me lusting for these products even more. Fast forward a year and some months later, the want to get my hands on her line had me jonesing for them even more. So I headed to the local Walmart- and I might add- I’m pleased I did just that. All bases are covered, it’s time to bring you a budget breaking review featuring – Flower Beauty – time to love the way you look– here is what made the cut home…
Starting with the face- I test drove a award winning combo- 4-in-1 BB Cream– $12 USD, is a gorgeous tinted beauty balm filled with anti-aging properties. This creamy tinted balm applied on the skin, is light and leaves the skin luminous, shine free and beautiful. Topped with a thin layer of Powder Up Loose Powder– $11 USD, leaves skin absolutely flawless. This powder is AH-MAZING! Lightweight, sheer and full of micro pigment- this powder leaves skin covered in one sweep. Can you say perfect duo!
On to the color combo of the line, I am obsessed with the pigmented punch this line adds. Win Some, Rouge Some in Elegant Azalea –$8 USD is the most gorgeous pinkish- magenta color on the skin. Perfect for all skin tones, these creamy cheek blushes are stunning on the skin. Dab a tad on the cheeks, and instantly the skin is left with a nice pigmented punch that transformed into velvet on the skin- stunning! Topped with a bit of lovely highlight on the cheeks, the Glisten Up Highlighter Chubby Stick– $10 USD is the perfect highlight in a stick. A multi-purposed chubby stick this highlighter can be used on the cheeks and eyes leaving skin gorgeous. My favorites shade of the bunch Pearl Shimmer is perfect on the skin- one part gold-like, one part champagne-like gold; it is amazing on the inner eye corners and the cheekbones- very reminiscent of Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone- I think this may be the beginning of a love affair!
For the lips and eyes, I am seriously digging the Shadow Play Eye Shadow Quad in Smoke & Mirrors- $10 USD, very reminiscent of a CHANEL quad, this quad is a powerhouse of color. A bronze, a taupe, a lilac-grey, and a peachy shade- this quad is gorgeously stunning. I am obsessed with this quad and find myself picking it up quite often. The pigment of these shades are simply phenomenal, they are super easy to blend and apply like a dream. For the lips I am loving Lip Service Lip Butter in Wispy Wisteria- $7 USD. This shade is seriously gourge. A bit berry yet perfect for both day and night, this hydrating lip butter leaves lips fully of color, never sticky and a bit plump.
It’s worth noting I will be headed back to Walmart ASAP in order to snag some more goodies from Flower Beauty. After reading a few recent magazine covers featuring Drew Barrymore noting- all cosmetics used have been from her own line, makes me more intrigued with this line. Everything I have tried and tested so far, has been nothing but shy of amazing. I am ready for my next trip to Walmart- who’s up for a makeup fueled field trip? I am…..
Amber says
I’ve only tried the long wearing eyeliners from Flower Beauty. I do love them! They last longer than UD 24/7 believe it or not! I had heard mixed reviews of the eye quads, so I hadn’t tried them. I love the colors of the one you have. I will give it a try since you think it’s well pigmented! :)
Jamie says
Amber I read some mixed reviews too. When I picked this quad the colors reminded me so much of a CHANEL quad I have. And then when applied I was shocked. It was creamy and nice unlike the reviews of chalky and splotchy I read. Overall I am pleased and surprised by Flower Beauty. Can’t wait to try more like those eyeliners :)
Anastasia says
The STILL don’t have these at my Walmart! :(
Jamie says
Anastasia it took all 4 Walmarts by me over a year to get it too. Hopefully it will appear soon. :)
Laura says
I just recently bought a mascara that I haven’t tried yet. great post!
Jamie says
You will love it. So far everything from this brand I have tried I am in love with. Let me know how the mascara works!
Kim Porter says
I haven’t heard about this line… Yes, I’ve been under a rock. The products look great.
Jamie says
Lol… A lot of Walmarts don’t care it. After waiting for a year I finally found it. But I am glad I tried it. Great products and quality!
Phyrra says
I’ve seen this line and it’s always sold out at my local Walmart.
Jamie says
Thats how mine was. Finally I guess I went on a good day they were stocked and snagged everything and anything I thought I would love. Its a great product line and Drew Barrymore has done a phenomenal job. I can totally see you loving the lipsticks and liners Phyrra. Long lasting and feel smooth on the lips. :)
Noelle says
I’ve heard nothing but awesome things about Flower Beauty!
Jamie says
Agreed! I was so happy to get my hands on it and happy with everything I got. :)
Miranda Mendoza says
I have yet to try Flower! Haven’t seen any of the products at my local Walmart. Then again, my Walmart doesn’t sell hard candy either. Where do I live, the boonies?
Jamie says
Lol… I swear mine just barely got the goods. Hard Candy is always sold out at mine too :( I wish all Walmarts would sell it.
Destany says
Oooh that palette is full of lovely colors :)
Jamie says
Destany its a perfect dupe almost for CHANEL’s Prelude Quad. Super gorgeous colors.
loveforlacquer says
I love this line! Super impressive!
Jamie says
I am so impressed as well. So far in love majority. Lol
FabZilla_Kath says
Great review. I also want to try this line for the longest time but my local Walmart still doesn’t carry it, boo!
Jamie says
That is a bummer. I am Not sure why so many dont care it.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
I see this line at WalMart and have been interested but IDK what to pick up first!!!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
You will love it Brooke. I say try the Lip Butters and the eyeliners to start :)
Aleya Bamdad says
Sounds like a great brand. I like the shadow colors.
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I am very impressed by this brand. The shadows are super gorgeous on!!
Nidia Doherty says
I’ve seen this line, now it all sounds so awesome!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Nidia you will love it. :)
Justina says
I’ve always wanted to try her stuff!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Me too!! I am so happy I did. Very impresses by her line!
Sheila Arkee says
I love the way you set up your pics! I have a blush from Flower but I do need to see what else they have.
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks Sheila! :) let me know what else you try.
Betzy Carmona says
You sure have a lot of their products ! Which all sound and look amazing
Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries says
I really want to pick up some of their products when I visit the USA later this year.