Monthly Archives: February 2011

Soft Pink Valentine’s Day Look in 10 Steps

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Allura

Here’s an eye tutorial, just in time for Valentine’s Day! For most people, including me, pink eye shadows are difficult to pull off. But one day a year, we get a good excuse to wear them. I made sure to … Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Tarte LipSurgence Natural Lip Luster Lip Tints

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Allura

Tarte LipSurgence Natural Lip Luster Lip Tints Price: $24 each Availability: Sephora stores, sephora.com, tartecosmetics.com Company’s Description As a follow up to tarte’s best-selling LipSurgence™ natural lip tints, these shimmering lip lusters give a high dose of color and shine … Continue reading →

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Lorac Spring 2011 Collection

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Allura

Release date: Currently available Availability: loraccosmetics.com, Sephora stores, Ulta stores, sephora.com, ulta.com Lorac’s Spring 2011 collection features an new line of “3D” makeup items, including an eye shadow palette, lip glosses, waterproof eye pencils, and a multi-use top coat.

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Giveaway! Urban Decay Naked Palette

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Allura

I am very excited to announce Allura’s second blog giveaway! This is also Allura’s 100th post! By following the rules below, you have a chance to win Urban Decay’s most coveted palette. The Naked Palette features 12 neutral eye shadows, … Continue reading →

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Urban Decay Book of Shadows III Winner

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Allura

Congratulations to Nicole O. for winning the Urban Decay Book of Shadows III from Allura’s first blog giveaway! Thank you to everyone for being Allura readers. Your support and comment contributions are much appreciated. Stay tuned for the next blog … Continue reading →

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Wonder Woman Round-Up

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Allura

For your convenience, here are all of the Wonder-Woman related posts and links: Previews Preview Updated Preview Interview with Creators Overviews: Photographs and Swatches Eye Shadow Quads Pigments & Reflects Glitters Mascaras Lipglasses Lipsticks Blush Duos MSFs Nail Lacquers Reviews … Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Wonder Woman Nail Lacquers

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Allura

Wonder Woman Nail Lacquers Here is the last of the MAC Wonder Woman reviews! MAC’s Wonder Woman collection includes 2 nail polishes. Obey Me is a true red and Spirit of Truth is a dark blue. For complete pictures and … Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Wonder Woman Blush Duos & MSFs

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Allura

Wonder Woman Mineralize Skinfinishes MAC’s Wonder Woman collection includes 2 Blush Duos and 2 Mineralize Skinfinishes. The Blush Duos each come with one semi-matte (satin) color and one shimmery color. The MSFs each come with a bronzing color in between … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: MAC Wonder Woman Eye Shadow Quad Looks

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Allura

Here are 4 looks using each of the quads from the MAC Wonder Woman collection. You can also read the review on these quads and view pictures and swatches of the products.

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Review & Swatches: MAC Wonder Woman Opulash Mascaras

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Allura

Wonder Woman Opulash Mascara Swatches: Bad Bad Black, Themyscira, Victorious, Army of Amazons MAC’s Wonder Woman collection includes 4 mascaras. Bad Bad Black is a true black, Themyscira is a bright navy blue, Victorious is a light purple, and Army … Continue reading →

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