Author Archives: Allura

Review & Swatches: Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Allura

Kevyn Aucoin’s The Sculpting Powder is available in the shade Medium and is said to be the perfect contouring color. Keep reading for my thoughts and more images of this product. Continue reading →

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L’Oreal L’Or Sunset Collection

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Allura

L’Oreal’s L’Or Sunset Collection, inspired by the Cannes 2013 Film Festival, just launched (I’m not sure if this will be available in the United States). The collection features two glitter nail polishes (black and bronze), two lipsticks (L’Or Noir and Smoky Rouge), two eye shadows (Black, Yellow and Jade), and a Voluminous Million Lashes mascara in black. Keep reading for more images of this amazing collection! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Flower by Drew Barrymore Win Some Rouge Some Creme Blush in “Peach Blossom”

Posted on June 4, 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 Peach Blossom–a soft peach. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in “Forest”

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Allura

Bobbi Brown’s new Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Sticks come in eight (8) different shades. This review is for the shade Forest–a cool emerald green color. Continue reading →

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Review: Nourish Organic Raw Shea Butter

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Allura

Here are my thoughts on Nourish Organic’s Raw Shea Butter, which is said to be hydrating for the driest skin. Continue reading →

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Weekly Sales & Deals (6/1-6/9)

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Allura

Here are this week’s sales and deals. Keep this page bookmarked because it is updated throughout the week with more great deals. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Zoya PixieDust Collection – Fall 2013

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Allura

The best-selling, revolutionary matte, textured, sparkling Zoya PixieDustTM formula returns for Fall with six spot-on trend colors for the season. Continue reading →

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Swatches: China Glaze Texture Collection

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Allura

Here are swatches of some nail polish colors from China Glaze’s Texture Collection. Keep reading for photos and applied swatches of the following colors:

Of Coarse!: bright, cobalt-blue with textured grit
Unrefined: bright pink with textured grit
Toe-tally Textured: tangerine-orange with textured grit

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China Glaze Sunsational Collection – Summer 2013

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Allura

Make waves this summer with the new China Glaze® Sunsational collection. This fun palette of six brighter-than-bright crèmes and six juicy jelly polishes create a bold pop or sheer hint of color that are sure to see you through every highlight of your summer. Continue reading →

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Monthly Favorites & Regrets May 2013 Video

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Allura

Time for monthly favorites and regrets! In this video, I share the products I’ve been most impressed by this month, and some products I found disappointing. Continue reading →