Monthly Archives: May 2012

NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencils Video

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Allura

Here is a video overview of NYX’s Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencils. The video includes live swatches and my thoughts on the quality of the products. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick in “Midnight Rose”

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Allura

Lancome, with Emma Watson as the face of its campaign, has released 15 shades of its Rouge in Love lipsticks. This review is for the shade in Midnight Rose 377N–a strong magenta color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: e.l.f. Studio Body Shimmers

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Allura

Eyes Lips Face (aka e.l.f.) offers 4 different shades of it Studio Body Shimmers. This review is for all of the following shades:

Mystic Moonlight
Cosmic Coral
Golden Glow/u>
Blazing Bronze

Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Andre Walker Total Keratin Obsession Deep Conditioning Treatment

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Allura

Andre Walker is a haircare brand that offers its Total Keratin Obsession Deep Conditioning Treatment–a deep conditioner that includes ingredients like moroccan argan oil, olive oil, and keratin. Continue reading →

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Illamasqua Naked Strangers Collection

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Allura

Illamasqua’s Naked Strangers Collection features 3 new nail varnish colors. This collection officially releases to all customers May 31, 2012. But customers who are registered on Illamasqua.com can order the collection now.

Check out the color descriptions and photos, below! Continue reading →

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Swatches: Jessica Gelato Mio Collection

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Allura

Check out the nail polish colors from Jessica Cosmetics’ upcoming Gelato Mio Collection! These colors are delicious, and perfect for Spring and Summer. Continue reading →

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Christian Louboutin Beauté Launch

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Allura

Christian Louboutin and Batallure Beauty have announced their partnership to launch ‘Christian Louboutin Beauté‘. The beauty line, which we presume will include a lipstick and nail colour in the iconic Louboutin red, will be launched internationally in late 2013. Continue reading →

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Review: TokyoMilk Arsenic No. 17 Eau de Parfum

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Allura

TokyoMilk is a perfume brand created by internationally renowned perfumer and designer Margot Elena. The brand is best known for creating unusual scents. Sephora now carries TokyoMilk’s “Dark” line, which features edgy, provocative perfumes.

This review is for Arsenic, which is part of TokyoMilk’s “Dark” collection. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Make Up For Ever Eye Prime

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Allura

Make Up For Ever’s own eye primer is said to both make your eye makeup long-lasting and intensify its color. See below for a full review and photos! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Youngblood Crushed Mineral Eyeshadow in “Cashmere”

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Allura

Youngblood is a mineral cosmetics brand that currently sells 16 permanent shades of its Crushed Mineral Eyeshadow. 6 of the shades are Shimmer, 5 are Satin, and 5 are Matte.

This review is for the shade Cashmere, which is a “bronze pewter with frosty plum pearl” from the Shimmer family. Continue reading →