Category Archives: Reviews

Review & Swatches: theBalm Instain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush in “Argyle”

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s newest cheek product is its Instain long-wearing blushes. These “staining” blushes come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the shade Argyle–a petal pink color. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Nubar Nail Polish in “Resort Yellow”

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Allura

Nubar Cosmetics’ nail polish in Into the Wild is released with the My Sweet Escape collection. Forbidden Fruit is vibrant lemon yellow color. Continue reading →

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Product Empties Volume 1 Video

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Allura

Here is the first video in a new series I will be doing: Product Empties. For this series, I will show you which products I’ve fully used up and share my thoughts on their quality. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in No. 35 “Hold Me Tight”

Posted on May 4, 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. 35 Hold Me Tight–a shimmery pinkish plum. Continue reading →

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Review: L’Occitane Lavender Relaxing Roll-On

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Allura

L’Occitane recently released a Lavender collection, which includes various bath items in the company’s lavender scent. This review is for the Relaxing Roll-On, made with lavender essential oil. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Aveda Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze in “Kukui”

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Allura

This review is for Aveda’s Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze in Kukui, which released with the Spring 2013 Art of Nature collection. The limited edition shade Kukui is a shiny, cinnamon brown color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in No. 79 “Indian Summer”

Posted on May 3, 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. 79 Indian Summer–a shimmery orange. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Victoria’s Secret Pout Lip Stain in “Endless Pink”

Posted on May 3, 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 Endless Pink–a light, yellow-based light-medium pink with silver shimmer. Continue reading →

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Swatches: Nubar Nail Polish in “Forbidden Fruit”

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Allura

Nubar Cosmetics’ nail polish in Into the Wild is released with the My Sweet Escape collection. Forbidden Fruit is nectarine color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Put A Lid On It Eye Primer

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s Put A Lid On It eye primer is said to impart bold color and staying power. Keep reading for photos and my thoughts about this primer. Continue reading →

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