Category Archives: Bath & Body Brands

NARS Summer 2013 Collection

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Allura

Prepare yourself for a stunning summer. A modern spin on the sexy, futuristic glam of the 1970s, the Summer 2013 Color Collection brings a cool, noncomformist color palette to the warm weather season. Created by Founder & Creative Director Francois Nars, the collection ewlcomes summer with shades that are edgy, glamorous, and undeniably modern. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Glowology, NARS, Previews, Sheswai | Tagged 2013, Collection, first look, launch, NARS, preview, sneak peek, Summer | Leave a comment

Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in No. 67 “First Glance”

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Allura

I will be reviewing all of the new colors offered in the Colorful Eyeshadow Collection. This review is for the shade No. 67 First Glance–a glittery beige. Continue reading →

Posted in B, Brands, Collections, Glowology, Grades, Reviews, Sephora, Swatches | Tagged 67, applied, B, Collection, colorful, Colorful Eyeshadow, eye shadow, First Glance, images, No 67, photos, pictures, review, Sephora, swatch, swatches | Leave a comment

Review: Sun Bum SPF 30 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Allura

Sun Bum is a lifestyle brand of sun protection formulas for the outdoors enthusiast. Their Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion comes in four (4) levels of sun protection and is said to protect the skin from radiation while also being water-resistant. This review is for the Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion in SPF 30. Continue reading →

Posted in B, Brands, Glowology, Grades, L'Oreal, Reviews, Sun Bum | Tagged A, applied, images, lotion, moisturizing sunscreen lotion, photos, pictures, review, SPF, SPF 30, Sun Bum, sun care, sun protection, sunscreen, swatch, swatches | 2 Comments

Vintage Pin-Up Makeup Tutorial

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Allura

Here is a video tutorial for a 40′s-inspired pin-up look.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Allura’s YouTube channel to stay posted on the latest videos and to be eligible for exclusive giveaways.

Enjoy! Continue reading →

Posted in Glowology, Lady Gaga, Looks, Tutorials, Videos | Tagged classic, eyes, face, how to, look, makeup, pin-up, pinup, tutorial, video, Vintage, YouTube | Leave a comment

OPI Bond Girls Collection

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Allura

Here is a first look into OPI’s upcoming Bond Girls Collection. Keep reading for full color information and images! Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Charlotte Ronson, Collections, Molton Brown, OPI, Previews | Tagged 007, Bond, Bond Girls, Collection, first look, launch, Liquid Sand, OPI, preview, sneak peek | Leave a comment

OPI Oz The Great And Powerful Collection Video

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Allura

Here is the video overview of the nail polishes from OPI’s Oz The Great And Powerful Collection. The video includes live application of all of the colors and my thoughts about the quality of the formula.

If you’d like to see photos and swatches of each of the colors, please see this post. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Molton Brown, OPI, Reviews, Swatches, Videos | Tagged applied, lacquer, nail, OPI, Oz, Oz The Great And Powerful, polish, review, swatch, swatches, varnish, video, Wizard of Oz, YouTube | Leave a comment

Swatches: Thymes Azur Body Wash

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Allura

Thymes is a bath, body, and fragrance company whose line of body washes offers more than a dozen scents, both in full and travel sizes. The body wash in the Azur scent, reviewed below, is in the “Green” fragrance family and has hints of citrus. Continue reading →

Posted in Bath & Body Brands, Brands, Reviews, Thymes | Tagged A, Azur, bath, body, body wash, gel, review, shower gel, Thymes | Leave a comment

Review: eos Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream in Pomegranate Raspberry

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Allura

Evolution of Smooth is a relatively new brand that makes bath and body products, including a line of shaving creams. This review is for their Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream in the scent Pomegranate Raspberry. There are 5 other scents available. Continue reading →

Posted in A, Bath & Body Brands, Brands, eos, Grades, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged A, bath, eos, Evolution of Smooth, grades, razor, review, shave, shaving cream | 2 Comments

Review: Glowology Heavenly Honey Body Wash

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Allura

This is a review for Glowology’s Heavenly Honey Body Wash. You can purchase this product at Glowology’s website or at Neiman Marcus stores. Continue reading →

Posted in B, Bath & Body Brands, Brands, Glowology, Grades, Reviews | Tagged B, bath, body, cleanser, Glowology, Heavenly Honey, honey, organic, review, soap, wash | 3 Comments

Review: Molton Brown Warming Eucalyptus Scrub

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Allura

…The pro to this is, of course, that Molton Brown hasn’t skimped on the scent. It will linger on the skin even after you dry off and will make your bathroom smell great. The con is that if you’re at all sensitive to scents, the eucalyptus in this scrub will be too strong for you. Continue reading →