Category Archives: C

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

Review & Swatches: Mirabella Blush Colour Duo in “Merry”

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Allura

Mirabella is a mineral-based cosmetics brand. Its new Blush Colour Duos come in 3 shade pairings. The duo Merry, which contains a blue-based, bubblegum pink on the left and a cerise pink on the right. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Jemma Kidd Stardust Creme Shadow in “Orion”

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Allura

Jemma Kidd Make Up School’s Stardust Creme Shadows come in pencil form and 9 shades. This review is for the shade Orion–a shimmering champagne. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Beth Ditto Powder to the People

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Allura

This review is for Powder to the People, which releases with MAC’s upcoming Beth Ditto Collection. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NYX Mosaic Powder Blush in “Plummy”

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Allura

NYX’s Mosaic Blushes contain 5 colors from the same family in one pan. The company offers 12 different shades. This review is for Plummy, which contains a light peach, light pink, dusty mauve, plum, and light tan. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Jemma Kidd Firming I-Creme Duo in “Silk”

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Allura

Jemma Kidd Make Up School’s Firming I-Creme Duos are said to be cream-to-powder eye colors intended to illuminate and enhance the eye area. This product comes in 3 shades; the shade Silk is reviewed below. Silk comes with 2 cream colors: a matte, nude-apricot and a shimmery, nude-champagne. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Babor Eye Shadow & Liner Two in One in “Violet”

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Allura

Babor’s Eye Shadow & Liner is a 2-in-1 product with an eye liner at one end and a powder shadow at the other. This product is available in 3 shade combinations. The shade in 01 Violet is reviewed here. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: CoverGirl Blast Flipstick Lipcolor in “Stunner”

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Allura

CoverGirl’s newest lipstick comes with two colors that you can mix and match. The Blast Flipstick Lipcolor Blendable Lip Duos come in 13 shades. This review is for the shade in Stunner–the color Sofia Vergara is wearing in the CoverGirl ads. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Chen Man Love and Water Nail Lacquers

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Allura

This review is for the 2 new nail polish colors releasing with MAC’s upcoming Chen Man Love and Water Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

  • Pinkly Fresh: Mid-tone blue pink
  • Breezy Blue: Dark blue

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Review & Swatches: ybf Royalty Collectible Pewter Lipstick in “Royalty Red”

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Allura

Ybf offers 2 shades of their Royalty Pweter Lipsticks. The shade in Royalty Red is reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek Palette

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Allura

Tarina Tarantino’s Dollskin Cheek Palette includes 4 of the brand’s Dollskin Cheek colors: Feather (shimmery peach), Parasol (shimmery pink/peach), Carved Rose (cool vivid pink), and Candy Cameo (shimmery pink). Continue reading →

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