Category Archives: News

Review & Swatches: Yves Rocher Precious Smoky Kit

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Allura

As one of two eye shadow palettes released with Yves Rocher’s holiday collection, the Precious Smoky Kit contains 4 eye shadows and 2 mini eye pencils. The shadows can be divided up into duos to allow you 2 different looks. Continue reading →

Posted in B, Brands, Grades, News, Reviews, Swatches, Yves Rocher | Tagged B, eye, grades, palette, Precious Smoky Kit, quad, review, shadow, swatch, Yves Rocher | 6 Comments

Felicity Jones New Face for Dolce & Gabbana

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allura

British actress Felicity Jones will be the new face of Dolce & Gabbana’s upcoming Khol collection. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Dolce & Gabbana, News | Tagged Collection, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Felicity Jones, Khol | 5 Comments

MAC Black Friday 2011 Lipstick

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Allura

In honour of Black Friday, M∙A∙C is reissuing limited quantities of our coal black cult classic, Dark Knight Lipstick. Shop now before they’re all sold out! Exclusively online for one day only. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, MAC, News | Tagged Black Friday, Black Knight, lipstick, MAC | 3 Comments

Spotted: Allura on Iman Comsetics’ Site!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Allura

Last week, Allura’s review of Iman’s Bronzing Powder in “Afterglow” was featured on the company’s press page.

It’s very exciting to be listed among other great blogs and publications. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who reads, follows, and supports the blog. You are very much appreciated! Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Iman, News, Reviews, Site | Tagged afterglow, bronzing, feature, Iman, news, powder, site | 4 Comments

Exclusive Interview w/ Illamasqua “Freak” Perfume Creator Azzi Glasser

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Allura

Q&A with Freak collaborator Azzi Glasser Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Illamasqua, News, Previews | Tagged Azzi Glasser, Collection, fragrance, Freak, Illamasqua, Interview, perfume, preview | 3 Comments

IMATS 2011, Los Angeles: Video Coverage

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Allura

Here is video coverage of this year’s IMATS in Los Angeles, CA. I will be doing a de-brief post on my thoughts and tips about the show, complete with more pictures, shortly.

Enjoy! Continue reading →

Posted in News, Videos | Tagged 2011, IMATS, international makeup artists trade show, Los Angeles, video | 1 Comment

IMATS, Los Angeles, June 25 & 26

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Allura

Every year, Make-Up Artist Magazine hosts the International Make-Up Artists Trade Show (IMATS) in several locations around the world. The trade show is a great place to learn from professional makeup artists, meet other other enthusiasts, see live applications, and, of course, buy makeup! Continue reading →

Posted in News, Site | Tagged convention, IMATS, International Make Up Artists, Los Angeles, Pasadena, trade show | 3 Comments

Customize Your Own MAC Eye/Blush Palette Online

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Allura

MAC has added a new drag-and-drop feature to their website that allows you to virtually create your own custom eye shadow or blush palette. Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, MAC, News, Previews | Tagged blush, custom, drag drop, eye, MAC, online, palette, shadow | 7 Comments

Chanel Makeup Confidential Site Launches

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Allura

Remember the neat little Animating Chanel video I posted last month? That video has been unveiled as part of Chanel’s new website: Chanel Makeup Confidential. This site gives customers an inside view into the high-end beauty line.