Author Archives: Allura

GlossyBox April 2013 Unboxing & Review Video

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Allura

Here is the video unboxing of GlossyBox‘s April 2013 beauty box! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Flower by Drew Barrymore Win Some Rouge Some Creme Blush in “Forget-Me-Not”

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Allura

Drew Barrymore’s Flower Collection includes six (6) cream blush colors. This review is for the Win Some / Rouge Some Creme Blush in Forget-Me-Not–a soft apricot-pink. Continue reading →

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MAC All About Orange Collection – Summer 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Allura

Orange. Its vibrant energy and modern edge ignites fashion and beauty big time in Korea, the rest of Asia and the world. It’s one of the new global super shades that pops with sizzle and cool sophistication. M?A?C translates the trend with international impact into a colour collection for face, lips and nails. From Nail Lacquer in Sweet Pop to sizzling Tangerine Dream Lipstick – it’s an homage to orange. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hr Eye Shadow in “Waves of White”

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Allura

Maybelline’s Summer 2013 collection includes new, limited edition shades of Color Tattoo eye shadows. This review is for the Summer 2013 shade in Waves of White, which is a frosty white with a pale blue shift.

If you would like to see the other Summer 2013 limited edition shades, please see this post. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Maybelline, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged 2013, 24 Hour, 24 Hr, applied, B, Collection, Color Tattoo, cream, eye shadow, eyeshadow, gel, images, Maybelline, photos, pictures, review, Summer, swatch, swatches, Waves of White | 1 Comment

Review: Pur Minerals Chisel Makeup Brush

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Allura

This review is for Pur Minerals’ Chisel Makeup Brush, which is designed for pressed powder foundation application. Keep reading for my thoughts on the quality of this brush and for more photos. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Victoria’s Secret Eye Shadow Trio in “Strike A Pose”

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Allura

Victoria’s Secret Beauty’s Eye Shadow Trio in Strike A Pose released with the Spring 2013 Collection. It contains three shades: a frosty pale taupe, an icy pale pink, and a deep shimmering purple. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hr Eye Shadows – Summer 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Allura

Maybelline’s Summer 2013 collection includes new, limited edition shades of Color Tattoo eye shadows. This post will show you photographs and swatches of the following Summer 2013 shades:

Waves of White
Seashore Frosts
Cool Crush
Lavish Lavender
Icy Mint
Blue Paradise

I will also do individual reviews on each color. I will update the list, above, with links to those individual posts as they are completed. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Maybelline, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged 24 Hour, 24 Hr, applied, Color Tattoo, Cool Crush, cream, eye shadow, eyeshadow, gel, Icy Mint, images, Lavish Lavender, Maybelline, photos, pictures, review, Seashore Frost, Shady Shores, swatch, swatches, Waves of White | 2 Comments

Review & Swatches: Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer in “Wild Indigo”

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Allura

This review is for Aveda’s Petal Essence Eye Definer in Wild Indigo, which released with the Spring 2013 Art of Nature collection. Wild Indigo is a matte, midnight blue shade. Continue reading →

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Kevyn Aucoin Iconic Eye Collection

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Allura

Tusk eyeshadow for your lids and shimmering rose quartz shadow for blending. Glide on Precision Liquid Liner along the lashline and finish with two coats of The Mascara for an eye that’s nothing short of iconic. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Stila Countless Color Pigments in “Finale”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Allura

For Stila’s Spring 2013 collection, the company released a new colored powder product–the Countless Color Pigments–which each contains multiple, vibrant colors and comes in seven (7) different color combinations. This review is for Finale, which contains golden peach, tangerine, and reddish pink pigments. Continue reading →