Monthly Archives: May 2012

Truth Patrol: Scar Creams

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Allura

There are several drugstore brands that sell creams and gels claiming to treat scars. The most popular, at least in the United States, is probably Mederma.

These claims are bogus. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Jessica Bliss is This Collection

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Allura

Check out the nail polish colors from Jessica Cosmetics’ upcoming Bliss is This Bridal Collection! These colors may be part of a bridal collection, but they can certainly be worn in many other contexts. Love Story and Flirtation have 2 coats applied while Desire has 1 coat applied. Continue reading →

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MAC Hey, Sailor! Giveaway

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Allura

There will be 2 winners for this giveaway. One winner will be chosen through the blog from entries via the widget above. There will be another winner chosen from Allura’s YouTube subscribers. So make sure to subscribe to the channel if you want to increase your chances of winning! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NYX Trio Eye Shadow in “Rock and Roll”

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Allura

NYX’s offer 24 different shades of its eye shadow trios. This review is for the trio in Rock and Roll, which contains a cream-beige, a medium, cool-toned brown, and a grey. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NYX Mosaic Powder Blush in “Plummy”

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Allura

NYX’s Mosaic Blushes contain 5 colors from the same family in one pan. The company offers 12 different shades. This review is for Plummy, which contains a light peach, light pink, dusty mauve, plum, and light tan. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Lise Watier Jingle Belle Eyeshadow Palette

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Allura

Lise Watier’s Jingle Belle palette was released during the holiday season (so yes, I’m quite late on this review), but is still available for purchase. Continue reading →

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Classic Date Night Look

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Allura

Just wanted to share a “date night” look I did this week. It’s fairly conservative, but still gives some oomph to the features. Not too shimmery, not too matte. Not too bold, not too plain. Not too colorful, not too flat. Continue reading →