Category Archives: Brands

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 →

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Swatches: CND Nail Polish in “Guava”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Allura

CND’s Guava nail polish is a light, orange-peach color that requires 2 coats. See below for photographs and the color applied! Continue reading →

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Giorgio Armani Écailles Collection – Summer 2012

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Allura

“This collection is inspired by the play of moonlight on the ocean, by myriad shades from inky depths, by white and black pearls. The complexion is pale and luminous, lips are soft and feminine.” – Linda Cantello, International Make Up Artist, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Face Stockholm Matte Foundation

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Allura

Face Stockholm is a beauty brand with its roots in Sweden that now has stores in the United States. Its line of matte foundations comes with 7 shades. The shade Oyster is shown and reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review: Peter Lamas Soy Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Allura

Peter Lamas’ Soy Hydrating line offers a shampoo and conditioner for chemically treated, dry, or damaged hair. Both hair products are reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Allura

Per-fekts’ Skin Perfection Gel is said to reduce redness, enlarged pores, fine lines, and shine. It comes in 4 shades and a translucent color. The shade Radiant is depicted, below. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Essie Nail Polish in “Nice is Nice”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Allura

Essie describes Nice is Nice as a “whimsical light lavender.” It leaves a glossy cream finish and requires 2 coats.

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Review & Swatches: Laura Geller Tri-Tip Applicator Brow Marker

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Allura

Laura Geller’s Tri-Tip Applicator Brow Marker is said to give a natural sculpt to the brows with its 3-pronged applicator. It comes in 5 shades. The darkest shade–Dark Brown–is reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Ultraflesh Tinted Moisturizer

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Allura

Ultraflesh is a relatively new brand being sold exclusively at Sephora. Their line of tinted moisturizers come in 4 shades and have an SPF 15. My shade, depicted below, is Luminous. Continue reading →

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Dior Croisette Collection – Summer 2012

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Allura

Here is a look into Dior’s upcoming Summer 2012, chock-full of bronzers and Summer-fun colors. Full product images and colors are below. Continue reading →

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