Category Archives: A

Product receiving a grade of A-, A, or A+

Review & Swatches: Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hr Eye Shadow in “Seashore Frosts”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Allura

Maybelline’s Summer 2013 collection includes new, limited edition shades of Color Tattoo eye shadows. This review is for the Summer 2013 shade in Seashore Frosts, which is a slate blue with a pale gold sheen. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Temperature Rising Powerchrome Eye Pencils

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Allura

This review is for the four (4) limited edition Powerchrome Eye Pencils releasing with MAC’s Temperature Rising Collection for Spring 2013. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Rich Glance: Light gold
  • Copper Strip: Frosty mid-tone copper
  • Life’s Luxury: Deep bronze brown
  • Polished Jet: Charcoal with pearl

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Review & Swatches: MAC Temperature Rising Blushes

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Allura

This review is for the two (2) limited-edition Blushes releasing with MAC’s Temperature Rising Collection for Spring 2013. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Ripe for Love: Mid-tone peach (Satin)
  • Hot Nights: Mid-tone berry pink (Frost)

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Review & Swatches: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Eye Shadow Duo in “Classic Khaki”

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Allura

Elizabeth Arden has released a new eye shadow formula with its Beautiful Color Eye Shadows. There are seven (7) different duos currently available that include this new formula, which is said to be smooth, crease-free, and long-lasting. This review is for the duo Classic Khaki, which includes a shimmering khaki green and a shimmering nude-pink. Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 15, 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 Bark–a rich brown color.

If you would like to see photos and swatches of all eight (8) shades, please see this post. 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: Flower by Drew Barrymore Win Some Rouge Some Creme Blush in “Forget-Me-Not”

Posted on May 11, 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 Forget-Me-Not–a soft apricot-pink. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Stila Countless Color Pigments in “Finale”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Allura

For Stila’s Spring 2013 collection, the company released a new colored powder product–the Countless Color Pigments–which each contains multiple, vibrant colors and comes in seven (7) different color combinations. This review is for Finale, which contains golden peach, tangerine, and reddish pink pigments. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in “Invasion”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Allura

Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are available in 40 different shades and tout a long-lasting, pigmented formula. This review is for the eye liner in Smoke–a deep, matte green. Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 7, 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 Iced Blue–a shimmering baby blue color.

If you would like to see photos and swatches of all eight (8) shades, please see this post. Continue reading →

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