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The Best in Beauty From the Boot, Vol. 2: Neve Cosmetics

March 22nd, 2016 by Carolina Braina 17 Comments

Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette Italian Makeup
My mug shot with the Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Palette. I was arrested for possession of too much makeup!

Neve Cosmetics, eh?

Neve is the Italian word for snow, and while any other day I’d start by telling you all about the beautiful reason behind this name, today I can’t associate anything positive to any form of water falling from the sky.

This is because it’s been raining for two awful weeks, and my meteoropathic self can’t take it anymore.

If you follow my blog, then you’ll know that it all started with me evoking an ancient curse and triggering the wrath of the gods, so I shouldn’t really complain, since this horrible weather is all my fault (*goes to cry in the corner*).

Instead of moaning, I should focus on the flowers in my metaphorical garden, just as Karen taught me. 🙂

Neve Cosmetics Blush Garden Tuesday Rose cream blush
Neve Cosmetics Tuesday Rose from the Blush Garden

Neve Cosmetics definitely adds many flowers to my garden, including this adorable rose blush and the inspiring philosophy behind the brand… They think that, just like snowflakes, all people are different and beautiful in their own unique way, and I personally share the same view. I believe that makeup should enhance your natural beauty, rather than mask it.

The Turin-based company also adds flowers to the lives of many by supporting nonprofits that help humans and animals alike, and all of their products are cruelty-free and free of silicones, parabens and petroleum products.

Neve Cosmetics Italian Cruelty-Free Makeup

Neve Cosmetics Italian Makeup
Neve Cosmetics products are all made in Italy with high quality ingredients


I haven’t tried many of their products, but everything I have tried I love, so I definitely want to explore their range more in the future.

My current favorites are…

Neve Cosmetics Blush Garden in Tuesday Rose (€10.90/$12)

Neve Cosmetics Blush Garden Tuesday Rose cream blush

Neve Cosmetics Blush Garden Tuesday Rose cream blush swatch
Tuesday Rose heavily swatched and blended out

One of Neve’s most recent releases, this cute little rose belongs to the Blush Garden, a collection of seven cream blushes, one for each day of the week. Tuesday Rose is a pretty coral pink that gives me the ultimate springy flush. It blends easily and is impressively long-lasting, even on my oily skin.

Neve Cosmetics Pastello Occhi – Natural Eyeliner in Avorio/Beige (€4.80/$5.30)

Neve Cosmetics Pastello Occhi eyeliner Avorio Beige

I don’t really wear nude liner on the waterline because it makes me resemble a horror movie doll, and I don’t think it suits my eye size and shape, so the way I like to use the Pastello Occhi in Avorio/Beige is to line the lashline on top of a dark brown or burgundy shadow whenever I’m in the mood for something different. Sometimes I’ll also use it to highlight the inner corner of the eye or the brow bone.

Pastello Occhi eyeliner Avorio/Beige Pastello Labbra lip liner Peperoncino/Scarlet Swatches
Pastello Occhi in Avorio/Beige (top) and Pastello Labbra in Peperoncino/Scarlet (bottom)

Neve Cosmetics Pastello Labbra – Natural Lipcolor in Peperoncino/Scarlet (€4.80/$5.30)

Neve Cosmetics Pastello Labbra lip liner Peperoncino/Scarlet

Being formulated to be used all over the lips, the Pastello Labbra in Peperoncino/Scarlet glides on super easily and doesn’t feel drying at all. I have to touch it up after meals, but it doesn’t bleed, nor smudge. Its orange-red hue is one I adore and reach for all the time in the warmer months.

Neve Cosmetics Pastello Labbra Peperoncino Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette FOTD
Neve Cosmetics Pastello Labbra in Peperoncino/Scarlet on my lips

Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Palette (€26.80/$29.60)

Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette

Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette
The Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette contains 10 pans x 3 g/0.106 oz.

Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette

Elegantissimi (= very elegant) are the looks you’ll achieve by using these 10 neutral eyeshadows that have either a matte or satin finish. This is the palette to reach for when you want to look put together, but not overly done.

Neve Cosmetics Pastello Labbra Peperoncino Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette FOTD
Elegantissimi eyeshadows on my eyes, on my brows and under my cheekbones for a subtly contoured look

The eyeshadows are easy to blend and, despite being silicone-free, they won’t fail you no matter the occasion.

The other day I wore them for nine hours (on top of NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base), and they didn’t show any signs of creasing. The only negative I can find is that they are a smidgen powdery, but as long as you don’t overload your brush you’ll be fine. I normally experience very minor to no fallout at all.

Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette Swatches
L-R: Coco, Etoile, Butterfly, Bonbon, Noisette
Neve Cosmetics Elegantissimi Eyeshadow Palette Swatches
L-R: Smoking, Peluche, Croissant, Espresso, Black Sheep

Neve Cosmetics Flatbuki (€11.90/$13.10) and Contour Brush (€12.90/$14.20)

Neve Cosmetics Flatbuki Contour Brush Cruelty-Free

Neve Cosmetics also makes a pretty wide range of cruelty-free brushes. I’ve had my Flatbuki and Contour Brush for years, and they still look the same as they did when I bought them. They wash well and don’t shed.

Neve Cosmetics Flatbuki Contour Brush Cruelty-Free

Densely packed but incredibly soft, the flat-top kabuki is great to apply both powder or liquid foundation and to pat on setting powder without moving any concealer you may have previously applied. The Contour Brush is my go-to brush whenever I’m working with sheerer blushes.

If you live within the European Union, you can order these and many more fabulous products on nevecosmetics.it, or if you hail from faraway lands, don’t forget to visit a bioprofumeria on your next trip to Italy.

Carolina Braina


Hey, ladies (and gents), it’s Carolina here, reporting live from Bologna, Italy, to bring you the latest and greatest in beauty from the good ol’ continent! For an extra dose of that timeless Italian glam with a touch of humor and self-irony (because, you know, laughter is the best makeup), come say hi at carolinapage.eu and Instagram.

The Best in Beauty From the Boot, Vol. 2: Neve Cosmetics / Originally published March 22nd, 2016

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  1. LindaLibraLoca says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 4:48 am

    So that curse is still going strong, hm? You will have a lot to answer for… I could have done with some snow at least this winter, but I don’t want any now that spring has sprung. AT least they tell me that, the weather outside isn’t quite on board yet.
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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 22nd, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Haha, are you too in ‘temporary baby jail’, as Karen likes to call it?
      Carolina Braina recently posted … My Makeup Bag Staples – For When Experimenting Is Not an Option

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      • LindaLibraLoca says

        March 22nd, 2016 at 12:12 pm

        I do leave the house occasionally, but most of the time I am stuck on the couch producing milk…
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  2. Indya Rogers says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 6:38 am

    LOVE the lipstick!
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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 22nd, 2016 at 10:59 am

      It’s pretty, isn’t it?
      Carolina Braina recently posted … My Makeup Bag Staples – For When Experimenting Is Not an Option

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  3. sarahc says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 8:48 am

    Pretty! It’s kind of paul & joe meets nars? Does Tuesday Rose Blush look like a rose from the bottom??? I WANTS!

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 22nd, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Hmmm, I wouldn’t say so, it’s pretty unique in my opinion. That blush is soooo cute!

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  4. Kelly B. says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 8:59 am

    I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this brand! That eyeshadow palette is gorgeous, something I must have! 😀
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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 22nd, 2016 at 11:09 am

      It really is, I hope you can get your hands on it!

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 10:50 am

    I think I need it all. Esp the blush and that nude liner. Nude liner in the USA is usually much darker.
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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 23rd, 2016 at 9:38 am

      The blush looks adorable and is great quality. I’m very impressed!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … The NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and My Undying Thirst for Knowledge

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  6. Rachel R. says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Those shadows look great! I love that lip color on you.

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 23rd, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Thank you, Rachel. Orange is definitely one of my favorite colors to wear on the lips.
      Carolina Braina recently posted … The NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and My Undying Thirst for Knowledge

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  7. Marcella Yakalis says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Carolina, that red orange hue is PERFECTION on you. also those brushes look like an ASMR dream 🙂

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 23rd, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Thank you, Marcella. It’s definitely a shade I love to wear!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … The NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and My Undying Thirst for Knowledge

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  8. Kwmechelle says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    ….definitely here for that orange-red lippie. It suits you quite well & I love the natural/neutral makeup look you did. 🙂

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    • Carolina Braina says

      March 23rd, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Thank you! If I have a signature look, that is it right there. 😉
      Carolina Braina recently posted … The NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and My Undying Thirst for Knowledge

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