Category Archives: C

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

Review & Swatches: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in “Crush”

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Allura

Rimmel’s long-standing line of Lasting Finish Lipsticks come in 17 different shades and are widely available at drugstores and ULTA. This review is for the lipstick in Crush–a shimmering peach/apricot. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Flower by Drew Barrymore Shadow Play Eye Shadow Quad in “Smoke and Mirrors”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Allura

Drew Barrymore’s Flower Collection includes four (4) different eye shadow quads. This review is for the Smoke and Mirrors quad. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Pastel Pop Color Adapt Blush

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Allura

As part of Sephora’s Spring 2013 collection, the company has released a stick-form, light-weight blush that it claims will adjust to your skin to give you a “customized pink.” Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in No. 4 “French Riviera”

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Allura

I will be reviewing all of the new colors offered in the Colorful Eyeshadow Collection. This review is for the shade No. 4 French Riviera–a glittering gold. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Bronzer

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Allura

Physicians Formula’s new line of Sexy Booster makeup items come just in time for Valentine’s Day this year. This review is for the Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Bronzer, which is a bronzing and illuminating powder. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance 12-Hour Lipstick in “Pure”

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Allura

Tarte’s new Glamazon Pure Performance lipsticks are said to be long-wearing, color-rich, and hydrating. This range of lipsticks contains nine (9) shades. This review is for the shade Pure–a light rose color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Tarte Cheek Stain in “Awakening”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Allura

Awakening is the newest addition to Tarte’s famous Cheek Stain line. This new color is described as a sheer glowy nude with a pink undertone. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: YSL Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss in “White Gold Topaz”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Allura

Yves Saint Laurent’s Golden Gloss comes in over 20 shades. The newest shade–White Gold Topaz–is a bright, purple fuchsia with silver and pink shimmer and is reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Tarte Fantastic Foursome 4-Piece Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Enthusiast Set

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Allura

As part of Tarte’s Holiday 2012 Collection, the company is releasing a set of new, limited-edition Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush colors. These blushes come in one gift-ready set.

  • Angelic: shimmering champagne
  • Fantastic: soft fuchsia
  • Magic: pink coral
  • Stellar: shimmering nude

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Review & Swatches: Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Eye Palette

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Allura

This review is for Bobbi Brown’s Desert Twilight Eye Palette, which released with the Desert Twilight collection. This palette includes the following 10 eye shadow colors:

  • Navajo: Creamy pinkish white
  • Twilight: Pink bronze (Metallic)
  • Pink Dusk: Pink bronze mauve (Metallic)
  • Water Color Pink: Silver baby pink (Sparkle)
  • Twilight Pink: Pale nude pink (Metallic)
  • Cement: grey beige
  • Dusk: Silver heather pink (Sparkle)
  • Chocolate Mauve: Black chocolate plum

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