Category Archives: A

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

Review & Swatches: Jemma Kidd Blushwear Creme Cheek Colour in “Guava”

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Allura

Jemma Kidd Make Up School’s Blushwear Creme Cheek Colours are cream blushes that come in three (3) different shades. This review is for the shade Guava–a vibrant coral-pink shade. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Laura Mercier Lip Glace in “Sparkling”

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Allura

Laura Mercier’s Lip Glace lip glosses are said to be long-lasting with a balm-like finish. They currently come in over a dozen colors. This review is for the color Sparkling (formerly names “Champagne”)–a nude beige shimmer. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Guerlain Rouge G De Guerlain L’Extrait in M69 “Orgueil”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Allura

Guerlain’s newest lip gloss is its Rouge G De Guerlain L’Extrait. It comes in seven (7) shades. This review is for the shade Orgueil (French for “pride”)–a deep, ruby red with red shimmer. Continue reading →

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Review: Real Techniques Starter Set

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Allura

Real Techniques was created by makeup artist and YouTuber Sam Chapman. This review is for the Starter Set, which includes four eye brushes: a crease brush, an accent brush, an eyeliner brush, and a brow brush. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in “Amethyst”

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Allura

Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Colours are stick-form, cream eye shadows and are currently available in 10 different shades. This review is for the shade Amethyst, which the company describes as a soft mauve with pearl. Continue reading →

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Review: Lady Gaga Fame Eau de Parfum

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Allura

Lady Gaga’s signature fragrance “Fame” recently released in stores.

Notes: Belladonna, Incense, Apricot, Honey Drops, Tiger Orchidea, Jasmin Sambac.
Style: Empowering. Mysterious. Fabulous.

Keep reading for my thoughts on the perfume and images! Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Kat Von D Shade Shifter Eye Shadow in “On the Road”

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Allura

Kat Von D’s new Shade Shifter eye shadows come in four (4) chameleon-like, color-shifting shades. This review is for the shade On the Road–a brown that flashes green. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in “Cocoa”

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Allura

Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Colours are stick-form, cream eye shadows and are currently available in 10 different shades. This review is for the shade Cocoa–a chocolate brown with bronze pearl. Continue reading →

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Review: Real Techniques Core Collection

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Allura

Real Techniques was created by makeup artist and YouTuber Sam Chapman. This review is for the Core Collection makeup set, which includes four brushes: a detailer brush, a pointed foundation brush, a contour brush, and a buffing brush. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Missha Signature Glam Art Rouge Lipstick

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Allura

Missha’s 2012 Spring/Summer collection includes two Glam Art Rouge lipstick shades–one is coral-pink and one is purple-pink. This review is for the shade SCR304, which is the coral shade. Continue reading →