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FOTD: A Beauty Voyage With Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2016 and Shop Fresh Nude Foundation

March 1st, 2016 by Anna Oh 39 Comments

dolce & gabbana d&g beauty voyage palette
FOTD with D&G’s Beauty Voyage Spring 2016
anna oh illustration beauty voygage
Ready for the warmer weather

Hi, everyone! I thought I’d share my face of the day and thoughts on two new-to-me products: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2016 The Beauty Voyage ($150) and The Body Shop’s Fresh Nude Foundation ($25).

dolce & gabbana d&g beauty beauty voyage palette
FOTD using Anastasia, Benefit, Sephora, The Body Shop, and D&G Beauty

Products used:

  • Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade in Blonde (I use this light cool shade for a softer effect)
  • Benefit They’re Real mascara
  • Sephora Bright Future Gel-serum Concealer
  • The Body Shop Fresh Nude Foundation in Bora Bora / Tiare 012
  • Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Voyage palette
the body shop fresh nude foundation bora bora
The Body Shop Fresh Nude Foundation in Bora Bora

Since I wanted a sheer and hydrated look, I decided to try out the Body Shop’s new Fresh Nude foundation. With a medium semi-matte finish, it gives a LITTLE glow with none of that awkward greasy 5 p.m. face.

It starts out sticky, but it lasts well for around six or seven hours on my oily-combo face. If you have normal to dry skin, you may really like this option!

dolce & gabbana d&g beauty beauty voyage palette
A gorgeous palette in the biggest velvet pouch I’ve ever seen


dolce & gabbana d&g beauty voyage spring 2016 palette
The Beauty Voyage palette for Spring 2016

Is anyone else “ooohing” and “aahing” right now? Because this is a GORGEOUS little palette, isn’t it? It’s very heavy and very glam! Dolce & Gabbana actually created this to be a full-face travel palette, and it includes four neutral eyeshadows, one blush, one illuminator, and two lip colors. These are all existing products in the D&G line, so it’s also a great introduction to the brand.

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The “Voyage to Sicily” look
Swatches of "The Eyeshadow," "The Blush," and "The Illuminator"
Swatches of The Beauty Voyage palette: “The Eyeshadow,” “The Blush,” and “The Illuminator”

The eyeshadows feel very…what’s the word…elegant? I ended up applying my eyeshadow in classic Lisa Eldridge fashion — instead of packing on the pigment, I was more trying to emphasize my eye shape and add a soft reflection to the center of my lid.

The blush is a beautiful matte color, and the illuminator is more like a pressed powder with sparkle (you’ll either love it or hate it).

Swatches of "The Lipstick" in Devil 620 and Honey 130
Swatches of “The Lipstick” in Devil 620 and Honey 130

While I know that Dolce & Gabbana excels with powders, I was blown away by the lipsticks! Maybe I gave up on the idea of a face palette too soon. The classic red lipstick, Devil 620, is ridiculously pigmented in a thin formula, and I highly recommend using the lip brush for accuracy.

Honey 130 serves more as a lip tint, and I could apply this dabbed on with my finger.

You can buy the limited edition Dolce & Gabbana palette at Nordstrom, Harrods, Macys, Saks 5th Ave, and D&G.

The Fresh Nude Foundation is available permanently at The Body Shop.

See you in the next!

Anna

Anna Oh


Anna is an illustrator and designer from Atlanta, GA. Her work focuses on fashion, beauty, and awesome women. A former tomboy, Anna now happily embraces all things pink, glittery, and floral scented. You can see her illustration work at www.helloannaoh.com and on Instagram.

FOTD: A Beauty Voyage With Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2016 and Shop Fresh Nude Foundation / Originally published March 1st, 2016

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Categories: Dolce & Gabbana, Face of the Day (FOTD), Guest Post, The Body Shop Keywords: dolce & gabbana, the body shop

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  1. Kwmechelle says

    March 1st, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I think the look you created is simply stunning. This is an easy pass for me because it’s not hella pigmented enough for my NC50 complexion, but I do love how you emphasized your eye shape with shadow placement. And welcome to the MBB family! 🙂

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      Totally understandable, this palette is pretty subtle and the highlighter even had trouble showing on my skin too, hmmm. Thank you SUCH a warm welcome :)))

      Reply
  2. Indya says

    March 1st, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Very pretty!
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  3. Rachel R. says

    March 1st, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Welcome, Anna! Lovely look. That shade of red really looks gorgeous on you.

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    March 1st, 2016 at 10:20 am

    That palette is soooo gorgeous. Very D&G. How is the benefit mascara? I’ve been thinking of trying it for some time!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      The palette is so GLAM! Also stay tuned–I’ll review it in another post (all good things though hehe) 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lauren says

    March 1st, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Welcome, Anna! Fantastic review, pics, etc!! You are simply gorgeous. Beautiful look you have here!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you for the kind words Lauren <3

      Reply
  6. Pamela Haddad says

    March 1st, 2016 at 11:19 am

    It’s beautiful inside and out and I love, love, love the leopard!!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Me too Pamela…it feels sooo fabulous!

      Reply
  7. kellly says

    March 1st, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Welcome, and what a wonderful sketch you drew! in addition to the fabulous makeup look!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      Thank you Kelly for the warm welcome!

      Reply
  8. MonicaP says

    March 1st, 2016 at 11:37 am

    Love how the palette contains .. well, everything!

    Monica
    MonicaP recently posted … A lighter handbag for back health

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Me too…me too! 🙂

      Reply
  9. denise S says

    March 1st, 2016 at 11:56 am

    Nice review! I own a couple of Dolce & Gabbana two shadow palettes .The lipstick is pretty! But the shadows and highlighter are too light for my complexion.

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you Denise! I own the D&G bronzer and the texture of that is amazing too. The highlighter had difficulty showing on me as well–hope their next release will work out better for you.

      Reply
  10. Saku says

    March 1st, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Love your illustration and review. The foundation looks lovely, but that could just be your skin. I’ll have to check it out!

    Reply
  11. Allison C says

    March 1st, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Beautiful look, Anna! Love the look of the D&G palette, so pretty
    Allison C recently posted … Taking My Lashes to New Lengths: IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      Thank ya Allison 🙂

      Reply
  12. Erin says

    March 1st, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    The colors look cool in the pan and so warm on your arm/face. I’d have to swatch it before purchasing for sure.
    Erin recently posted … Korres Black Pine Firming Lifting Antiwrinkle Night Cream

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  13. TravelingBlush says

    March 1st, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Beautiful look, and gorgeous red lipstick! But I am a bit confused – the palette looks to have blue-grey tone eyeshadows, but they seem to translate to brown on you? *rubs eyes, it IS 4am here*
    TravelingBlush recently posted … MAC Ellie Goulding Halcyon Palette: Review and Swatches

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    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you! Hmmm the photo of the palette might be a little off–my apologies. The swatches are truer to life. The eyeshadows look cooler in the pan than they swatch as well–the last color looks like a charcoal but there’s def hint of brown in there when swatched 🙂

      Reply
  14. Carolina Braina says

    March 1st, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    That illustration is amazing!!!
    I love Lisa Eldridge’s style and the look you create is so gorgeous, very much my taste!
    Carolina Braina recently posted … February 2016: Current Crushes and BIG NEWS

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    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you Carolina :3

      Reply
  15. Tatiana says

    March 1st, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    Such a classic and elegant look! Absolutely lovely. Love the illustration.

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  16. Mary says

    March 1st, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Wow, love your art work & makeup look too. Gorgeous. Glad you are here & look forward to your future entries!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Thank you for the kind words Mary 🙂

      Reply
  17. Michelle ComesLast says

    March 1st, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    This was stunning! I didn’t know they had a palette out. I must go hunting!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 1st, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Yes I didn’t know about their Spring launch either!

      Reply
  18. Maisha Haque says

    March 1st, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Love the art 🙂 how was the mascara, and was this a black mascara or brown? Is it any less waterproof than the original formula, or any noticeable difference between the formulas? Every one loves the original but my eye gets irritated by it, so was hoping the new formula was different. Great job on your first post!!!

    Reply
  19. Arianne says

    March 1st, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Beautiful look and illustration. Welcome to MBB, Anna!
    Arianne recently posted … MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Concealer Review, Photos, Swatches

    Reply
  20. Holly says

    March 1st, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    As I’m newer to the high-end cosmetics, I don’t believe I’ve seen a review for a Dolce & Gabbana palette; what a great intro to a fabulous product! I’m fair skinned so I think this would be an excellent selection–going on my wish list! Thank you for the look (beautiful!) & your review.

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 2nd, 2016 at 7:11 am

      Hi Holly! Thanks for the kind words 🙂 If you are fairer skinned, this is definitely an amazing pick to try out some D&G product!

      Reply
  21. Ann B. says

    March 1st, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    Beautiful – you have a lovely complexion!

    Reply
  22. LindaLibraLoca says

    March 2nd, 2016 at 2:53 am

    Welcome.
    I only recently tried a TBS complexion product (the lightening drops) that I enjoy a lot, so I might have to venture into their make up range a little further soon.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer – The downsides of traveling

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  23. Kim says

    March 2nd, 2016 at 4:38 am

    Hi Anna! I love your illustration and your eye look is great, too. It’s D&G, so the price is no surprise, but the palette does seem really versatile and wearable.

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 2nd, 2016 at 7:15 am

      Thank you Kim! I also appreciate the fact that they didn’t skimp out on packaging–it’s perf!

      Reply
  24. Michou says

    March 2nd, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Excellent into post on MBB!!! I do like the palette but think I would have to pass. The shades are a bit too pale for me but I do loooooove that red lipstick! I think I’ll have to start giving D&G lipsticks a try. 😀

    Btw, YOUR DRAWING IS GORGEOUS!!!! I love your art style!

    Reply

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