Category Archives: theBalm

Review & Swatches: theBalm Instain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush in “Pinstripe”

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s newest cheek product is its Instain long-wearing blushes. These “staining” blushes come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the shade Pinstripe–a deep plum shade. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Instain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush in “Swiss Dot”

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s newest cheek product is its Instain long-wearing blushes. These “staining” blushes come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the shade Swiss Dot–a coral-peach. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Instain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush in “Argyle”

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s newest cheek product is its Instain long-wearing blushes. These “staining” blushes come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the shade Argyle–a petal pink color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Put A Lid On It Eye Primer

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s Put A Lid On It eye primer is said to impart bold color and staying power. Keep reading for photos and my thoughts about this primer. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Balmbini Palette Volume 2

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Allura

TheBlam’s Balmbini Palette Volume 2 is a follow-up to the company’s Balmbini Palette Volume 1 and includes the following products and colors:

  • Promiscuous Pearl: Highlighter/Shadow
  • Jinxy Jasmyne: Shadow/Liner
  • Manic Maribel: Shadow/Liner
  • Open to Offers Olwen: Shadow/Liner
  • Lavish Latoya: Shadow/Liner
  • Strawberry: Lip & Cheek Stain
  • Nude: Lip Gloss

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Overshadow Eye Shadow in “Work is Overrated”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Allura

theBalm’s Overshadows are loose powder, mineral eye shadows. There are a total of 4 shades, 2 of which are currently sold by Sephora online. The color Work is Overrated–a shimmering pink champagne–is reviewed below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Blush in “Frat Boy”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s blush in Frat Boy–a slightly peachy and apricot-based pink with tiny shimmers. Even though you can use this product as an eye shadow, this review focuses on Frat Boy’s performance as a blush. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s Mary-Lou Manizer–a sheer luminous golden ivory highlighting powder. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Blush in “Down Boy”

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s blush in Down Boy–a soft, peachy-pink with gold shimmers. This review focuses on Down Boy’s quality and performance as a blush, though the company states it can also be used as an eye shadow. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Blush in “Hot Mama”

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s blush in Hot Mama–a peachy-pink with gold shimmers. This review focuses on Hot Mama’s quality and performance as a blush, though the company states it can also be used as an eye shadow, highlighter, and lip finisher. Continue reading →

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