Monthly Archives: April 2011

DIY: Brush Cleaner

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Allura

Brush Cleaner Ingredients Tired of shelling out so much money for brush cleaners? Here is a do-it-yourself recipe that will effectively sanitize your brushes. All you’ll need is a few things you can easily find in your bathroom cabinet or … Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: essence Colour & Go Nail Polishes

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Allura

Color-intense and totally hip!The new versions of the colour & go nail polishes cover your nails in the brightest colors of the spring season and really get you in the mood for a deluxe styling session! Ranging from pastel to bright to holographic – with these new colors, you’re sure to be super trendy! And thanks to the fast-drying formula and the flat brush, all it takes is one stroke of the brush per nail and your hands and feet are ready to hit the town! Continue reading →

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Illamasqua Toxic Nature Behind-the-Scenes

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Allura

Check out the behind-the-scenes video for Illamasqua’s Toxic Nature photoshoot! You can also look at full reviews, photos, swatches, and videos covering the Toxic Nature collection here.

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Review & Swatches: essence Multi Colour Blush in Fashionista

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Allura

essence Multi Colour Blush in Fashionista Fashionista is one of essence’s soon-to-be-released Multi Colour blushes. The other color will be “How Cute is That?.” These new blushes will be released in May and will be available on ulta.com and in … Continue reading →

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Truth Patrol: Collagen

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Allura

If you go to the drugstore or department store, you’ll see rows of face and body creams that advertise collagen as a key ingredient to help smooth the skin. Collagen is a protein found inside the body that supports the … Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sonia Kashuk Blink of an Eye Set

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Allura

The Blink of an Eye Set is a limited-edition Sonia Kashuk set that is currently available on target.com and in Target stores. This set costs $12.99 and includes a Gold and Silver Shimmering Creme Shadow and a Metallic Eye Definer. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: e.l.f. Shimmer Lip Gloss Collection

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Allura

This set comes with 5 colors, but the colors are very, very sheer. As you go from left to right across the set, the colors look more vibrant in the tubes, but only give a slight tint to the lips.

The glosses aren’t sticky, but they aren’t the smoothest either. They also don’t seem to last as long as a normal gloss (about an hour less). All the colors have a small amount of glitter in them and are moisturizing. Continue reading →

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Round-Up: Summer 2011 Collections

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Allura

Here is a list of the upcoming (and some already available) Summer 2011 collections. Keep this page bookmarked. I will update it when new collection previews are posted. Becca Halcyon Days Chanel Le Fleurs D’Ete de Chanel China Glaze Island … Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: myface blingtone Eye Shadows

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Allura

The shadows are slightly gritty to the touch because they have so many glitters. But the shadow itself goes on smoothy and evenly. All of the colors are extremely pigmented. They also are very long-wearing. In fact, the color stays on so well that you have work a little to get it off your skin. Continue reading →

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FaceFront Lust Quest Collection

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Allura

Release Date: April 20, 2011 Availability: facefrontcosmetics.com FaceFront will be releasing a new collection–Lust Quest–in just 2 weeks. This collection will bring with it 2 new products: Cyber Gel waterproof eye liners and Lip Lust lip balms. I will have … Continue reading →

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