Category Archives: B

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

Review & Swatches: Stila One Step Foundation

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Allura

Stila’s One Step Foundation is said to combine the attributes of a foundation, primer, concealer, and powder in one product. It is available in 7 shades. My shade and this review shows the shade 03 Tone.

Unfortunately, Stila is phasing this foundation out. You can still purchase any of the shades at Beauty.com and Dermstore, but there are only 2 shades still in stock on Stila’s website. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Laura Geller Bright Lips, Big City Lip Pop in “Nolita Pink”

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Allura

Part of Laura Geller’s new Summer 2012 collection is the Bright Lips, Big City lip gloss trio. The company claims that these lip glosses are waterproof and will leave a natural-looking tint to the lips. This review is for the Lip Pop in Nolita Pink–a bright, medium pink. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Allura

NYX’s HD Studio Photogenic Foundation is available in 8 shades and is said to impart a flawless appearance. This review covers the foundation in general and specifics about the shade 03 Natural. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Ellis Faas Creamy Eyes in E114

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Allura

Ellis Faas has recently released 7 new shades of its Creamy Eyes–a cream eye shadow that comes in a bullet-like pen. This review is for the shade E115, which is a deep purple with burgundy micro-shimmers. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: TopShop Blush in “Head Over Heels”

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Allura

TopShop is a UK clothing store that has begun to branch out into the US, currently with stores in Chicago, New York, and Las Vegas. The company also carries a full makeup line. Their cream blush in Head Over Heels–a bright, almost-neon orange-peach. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Laura Geller Bright Lids, Big City Baked Eye Shadow Collection

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Allura

Part of Laura Geller’s new Summer 2012 collection is the Bright Lids, Big City baked eye shadows trio. The set and this review includes the following colors:

  • Tribeca Blue: Satiny electric cobalt
  • Upper East Side: Purple Luxe metallic grape
  • Soho Pink: Glimmering magenta

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    Review: Prive Volumizing Dry Shampoo

    Posted on June 18, 2012 by Allura

    Enriched with ginkgo biloba, green tea and soy, Herbal Blend #10 imparts incredible volume instantly while cleansing the scalp and hair without using any water. Even baby fine hair is left full of amazing body, texture and grip to hold any style. Continue reading →

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    Review & Swatches: NYX Tango with Bronzing Stix in “Merengue Flush”

    Posted on June 17, 2012 by Allura

    NYX offers 4 different shades of its Tango with Bronzing Stix, which are cream bronzers/blushes/highlighters in stick form. This review is for the shade Merengue Flush. Continue reading →

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    Review & Swatches: e.l.f. Essential Flawless Eyeshadow in “Tantalizing Taupe”

    Posted on June 15, 2012 by Allura

    Eyes Lips Face (aka e.l.f.) has created 6 shade combinations for its new Flawless Eyeshadow quads. This review is for Tantalizing Taupe, which includes a cream, taupe, coco brown, and medium brown. The top 3 colors are shimmery while the bottom color has a satin finish. Continue reading →

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    Review & Swatches: Sephora + Pantone Universe Shades of Nature Eye Shadow Palette

    Posted on June 10, 2012 by Allura

    Sephora has paired up with Pantone Universe again to create a Spring- and Summer-appropriate eye shadow palette containing 35 shades. Continue reading →

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