Category Archives: Reviews

Review & Swatches: Illamasqua Cream Blusher in “Promise”

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Allura

Illamasqua’s Cream Blushers are available in 13 shades (11 of which are sold at Sephora). This review is for the shade Promise–a warm candy pink. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Physicians Formula Pop Collection Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner for Green Eyes

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Allura

Physicians Formula is a drugstore brand well-known for its Shimmer Strips eye shadow palettes. The company’s Pop Collection features similar eye shadow palettes, but in brighter colors. The Shimmer Strip for Green Eyes from the Pop Collection is reviewed here. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Edward Bess Compact Rouge For Lips and Cheeks in “Island Rose”

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Allura

Edward Bess is a recently-added high-end brand at Sephora. The company Compact Rouge For Lips and Cheeks comes in 3 different shades. The shade Island Rose–a raspberry pink–is reviewed, below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Illamasqua Illuminator in “Poised”

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Allura

Illamasqua’s Illuminators come in 4 different shades (3 available at Sephora) and are said to provide a reflective shine to the skin. The shade Poised–a cool, candy pink–is reviewed below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in “Sable”

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Allura

Shiseido’s Shimmering Cream Eye Colors are cream eye shadows that come in 13 different shades. This review is for the color BR709 Sable–a golden taupe brown. Continue reading →

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NYX Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencils Video

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Allura

Here is a video overview of NYX’s Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencils. The video includes live swatches and my thoughts on the quality of the products. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick in “Midnight Rose”

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Allura

Lancome, with Emma Watson as the face of its campaign, has released 15 shades of its Rouge in Love lipsticks. This review is for the shade in Midnight Rose 377N–a strong magenta color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: e.l.f. Studio Body Shimmers

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Allura

Eyes Lips Face (aka e.l.f.) offers 4 different shades of it Studio Body Shimmers. This review is for all of the following shades:

  • Mystic Moonlight
  • Cosmic Coral
  • Golden Glow/u>
  • Blazing Bronze

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Review & Swatches: Andre Walker Total Keratin Obsession Deep Conditioning Treatment

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Allura

Andre Walker is a haircare brand that offers its Total Keratin Obsession Deep Conditioning Treatment–a deep conditioner that includes ingredients like moroccan argan oil, olive oil, and keratin. Continue reading →

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Review: TokyoMilk Arsenic No. 17 Eau de Parfum

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Allura

TokyoMilk is a perfume brand created by internationally renowned perfumer and designer Margot Elena. The brand is best known for creating unusual scents. Sephora now carries TokyoMilk’s “Dark” line, which features edgy, provocative perfumes.

This review is for Arsenic, which is part of TokyoMilk’s “Dark” collection. Continue reading →

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