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Review & Swatches: NARS Pierre Hardy Blush in “Boys Don’t Cry”

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Allura

The Pierre Hardy for NARS collection includes two new, limited-edition blushes. This review is for the blush Boys Don’t Cry, which is a pink grapefruit shade. Continue reading →

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Review: Lavanila The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 30 Body Cream

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Allura

Lavanila’s The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 30 Body Cream is one of several suncare products the company offers. It’s marketed as being hydrating as well as sun-protecting. Keep reading for my thoughts and for more photos. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Victoria’s Secret Pout Lip Stain in “Stay Awhile”

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Allura

Victoria’s Secret Beauty has released a new set of lip gloss stains with its Summer 2013 line. The Pout Lip Stains come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the color Stay Awhile–a light, yellow-based pink with silver shimmer. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Butter in “Pillow”

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Allura

It Comseitcs has released a new lip product–the Vitality Lip Flush Butter–in three shades. This product is said to be ultra-hydrating while giving you the benefits of a lipstick, gloss, and balm all in one product. This review is for the shade Pillow, which is a nude color. Continue reading →

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Review: Lavanila The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 40 Face Cream

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Allura

Lavanila’s The Healthy Sun Screen SPF 40 Face Cream is one of several suncare products the company offers. It’s marketed as being residue-free and as containing skin-benefiting ingredients. Keep reading for my thoughts and for more photos. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Hard Candy Top Ten Eye Shadow in “Green With Envy”

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Allura

Hard Candy’s line of Top Ten Eye Shadow palettes each include ten (10) eye shadow shades and come in five (5) sets of color combinations. This review is for the palette Green With Envy, which features a set of browns and greens. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Eye Shadow in “Romance”

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Allura

Elizabeth Arden has released a new eye shadow formula that includes 32 shades. This formula is said to be smooth, crease-free, and give long-lasting color. This review is for the shade Romance–a shimmery, pale, pink-rose. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Tarte Aqualillies Amazonian Clay Waterproof Eye And Cheek Palette

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Allura

Tarte’s new Aqualillies collection includes a limited-edition eye and cheek palette, which contains the following items and colors:

Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Champagne
Amazonian Clay Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Captivating
Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow in Hammock, Bikini, Barefoot, Parasol, Sun Deck, Poolside

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Review & Swatches: Flower by Drew Barrymore Color Play Creme Eyeshadow in “Wild Geranium”

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Allura

Drew Barrymore’s Flower Collection includes 12 shades of Creme Eyeshadows. This review is for the shade Wild Geranium–a shimmering, medium bronze. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Tarte Aqualillies Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in “Splash”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Allura

Tarte’s new Aqualillies collection includes a new, limited-edition shade of the company’s Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in the shade Splash–a shimmering turquoise. Continue reading →