Monthly Archives: June 2012

Review & Swatches: Illamasqua Lipstick in “Test”

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Allura

Illamasqua offers dozens of shades in its lipstick line. This review is for the shade Test–a soft pink chocolate with a matte finish. Continue reading →

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China Glaze On Safari Collection – Fall 2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Allura

Keep reading for images and color descriptions for China Glaze’s 12 new colors, releasing with On Safari! There will be 10 cream shades and 2 glitter shades. You will also be able to buy 6-piece sets or the entire 12-piece collection. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in “Bourbon”

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Allura

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are currently available in 24 individual shades. This review is for the shade in Bourbon–a brown with gold shimmer. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in “Smitten”

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Allura

This review is specifically for the shade Smitten–a medium berry color. Continue reading →

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Dior Golden Jungle Collection – Fall 2012

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Allura

Take a sneak peek look into Dior’s upcoming Leopard-themed Fall 2012 collection. Full product descriptions and images are below! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Stila Long Wear Lip Color in “Exquisite”

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Allura

Stila’s Long Wear Lip Colors come in 16 shades and are said to be long-wearing while giving your lips the benefit of moisture. This review is for the shade Exquisite–a deep plum-brown. Continue reading →

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Chanel Les Essentiels de Chanel Collection – Fall 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Allura

Here is information for Chanel’s upcoming Fall 2012 collection. Product descriptions and photos are below. Continue reading →

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Swatches: BB Sinfully Polished Collection

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Allura

I love this collection, especially when it comes to the dark shades, which have fantastically rich pigmentation and to-die-for shimmer. You can wear any of these shades with just 1 coat or 2 coats for a more opaque look. For most of the shades, I used just a single layer. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Stila One Step Foundation

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Allura

Stila’s One Step Foundation is said to combine the attributes of a foundation, primer, concealer, and powder in one product. It is available in 7 shades. My shade and this review shows the shade 03 Tone.

Unfortunately, Stila is phasing this foundation out. You can still purchase any of the shades at Beauty.com and Dermstore, but there are only 2 shades still in stock on Stila’s website. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Laura Geller Bright Lips, Big City Lip Pop in “Nolita Pink”

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Allura

Part of Laura Geller’s new Summer 2012 collection is the Bright Lips, Big City lip gloss trio. The company claims that these lip glosses are waterproof and will leave a natural-looking tint to the lips. This review is for the Lip Pop in Nolita Pink–a bright, medium pink. Continue reading →