Monthly Archives: April 2011

Review & Swatches: myface lil’ bling Nail Polishes

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Allura

All of these colors are great for Spring/Summer. The polish goes on smoothly and fairly evenly. You can definitely stop at 1 coat if you’re ok with a less-than-opaque finish. For completely solid color, all you need is 2 coats. The thinner formulation also means that the drying time is shorter. Continue reading →

Posted in A, Brands, Grades, Misc. Makeup Brands, myface, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged A, Black Ice, Crystalline Green, lacquer, myface, nail, polish, Purple Haze, review, swatch, varnish | 7 Comments

Review & Swatches: Everyday Minerals Sumptuous Lip Polish

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Allura

As you use the scrub, there’s a distinct tingle on your lips from the spearmint and peppermint. It doesn’t taste bad either (not that I’m recommending you eat it)! Continue reading →

Posted in A, Brands, Everyday Minerals, Grades, Reviews | Tagged A, EM, Everyday Minerals, exfoliator, lip, polish, review, scrub, Sumptuous | 4 Comments

250 Twitter Followers Giveaway Winners

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Allura

Congratulations to Tina B., Anna H., and Mallory K. for for being winners in the 250 Twitter Followers Giveaway! Thank you to everyone for following and reading Allura. Your support is much appreciated. If you didn’t win this time, don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaways | Tagged follower, Giveaway, Twitter, winners | 2 Comments

Urban Decay Summer 2011

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Allura

The Quinceañera Bag Release Date: Currently available Availability: urbandecay.com Here are new items that are part of Urban Decay’s Summer 2011 line.

Posted in Brands, Collections, Previews, Urban Decay | Tagged 2011, Collection, preview, Summer, Urban Decay | 6 Comments

MAC Quite Cute Giveaway

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Allura

Here is your chance to win items from MAC’s newest Quite Cute collection! Just follow the rules below! There will be 3 winners. The winners will receive the following: 1st place: Giggly Mineralize Blush, Qutie Eye Shadow Quad, all 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Giveaways, MAC | Tagged Collection, Giveaway, MAC, Quite Cute | 39 Comments

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick Ad Campaign

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Allura

Model Sigrid Agren is the face of Chanel’s campaign for its Rouge Coco Shine lipsticks. Check out the video:

Posted in Brands, Chanel, Collections, Videos | Tagged Chanel, coco, lip, lipstick, Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick Ad Campaign, Sigri Argen, video | 1 Comment

Stila Summer 2011 Collection

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Allura

Release Date: Currently available Availability: stilacosmetics.com Here are the items and colors released with Stila’s Summer 2011 collection. You can read the review for Stila’s One Step Bronze, newly released with this collection.

Posted in Brands, Collections, Previews, Stila | Tagged 2011, Collection, Forever Your Curl Mascara, Lip Glaze, One Step Bronze, preview, Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, stila, Summer | 4 Comments

Review: L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Allura

L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes This is a review for L’Oreal’s Voluminous Million Lashes mascara in Black. You can find this item at your local drugstore, WalMart, and Target for around $9.00.

Posted in B, Brands, Grades, L'Oreal, Swatches | Tagged B, eye, L'Oreal, mascara, review, swatch, Voluminous Million Lashes | 9 Comments

Review & Swatches: it Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Allura

it Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer This is a review for it Cosmetics’ Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in Neutral Medium. This concealer comes in 4 shades: Light, Neutral Medium, Tan, and Deep. This concealer is available on itcosmetics.com … Continue reading →