Allura

Estee Lauder Topaz Collection – Spring 2012

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Allura

Limited-edition
Release Date: February 2012
Availability: Estee Lauder counters

Take a look at Estee Lauder’s upcoming Spring 2012 collection “Topaz.” Some US prices are still to be announced.

Posted in Brands, Collections, Estee Lauder, Previews | Tagged 2012, Collection, Estee Lauder, Gelee, preview, sneak peak, Spring, Topaz, Topaz Chameleon | 3 Comments

Review & Swatches: Clinique Shimmering Tones Powder in “Black Honey”

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Allura

Clinique Shimmering Tones Powder in Black Honey

Availability: Sephora
Price: $32.50

Company’s Description

Cult favorite Black Honey shimmers in this beautifully blended powder. It instantly creates a sheer, subtle radiance that looks great on everyone, just like the classic that inspired it.

In the Fall, Clinique released its Black Honey collection, following in the step of the cult-favorite Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.

The Shimmering Tones Powder, reviewed here, features Black Honey as one of its three colors.

Continue reading →

Posted in A, Brands, Clinique, Grades, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged A, alternative, Black Honey, blush, Bobbi Brown, cheeks, Clinique, dupe, face, grade, highlighter, review, shimmer, Shimmer Brick, Shimmering Tones Powder, swatch | 5 Comments

Swatches: China Glaze Hunger Games “Colours from the Capitol” Collection

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Allura

Here is the official swatch sheet for China Glaze’s “Colours from the Capitol” collection.

This collection of 12 new nail polish shades is inspired exclusively by one distinct setting in The Hunger Games – the Capitol of the nation of Panem. Awash in lavish fashion, food, and entertainment, Capitol citizens enjoy extreme cosmetics and body modifications, bold wigs, and outlandish costumes.

I don’t know about you, but I am very excited for the movie!

Posted in Brands, China Glaze, Collections, Previews, Swatches | Tagged China Glaze, Collection, Colours from the Capitol, Hunger Games, preview, sneak peak, swatch, swatches | 2 Comments

Review & Swatches: MAC Gareth Pugh Metal X Cream Shadows

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Allura

Gareth Pugh Metal-X Cream Shadow

Limited Edition
Release Date: November 23, 2011
Availability: MAC online & MAC stores

Company’s Description

Gareth Pugh’s futuristic vision takes on a striking metallic shine. On the skin, this creamy powder formula melts into a vibrant liquid metal finish. The designer’s signature style is articulated in the black compact.

The Gareth Pugh collection comes with 2 Metal X Cream Shadows in the colors “Ardent” and “Obscura”:

Obscura: Frosted gunmetal grey
Ardent: Frosty blackened burgundy

Continue reading →

Posted in A, Brands, Collections, Grades, MAC, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged A, Ardent, Collection, cream shadow, eye, Gareth Pugh, grade, MAC, Metal-X, Obscura, review, shadow | 5 Comments

Swatches: Marcelle Sun Dune Bronzing Powder in “Elevation”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Allura

Marcelle Sun Dune Bronzing Powder in Elevation

Marcelle is a Canadian makeup and skincare brand. Below are swatches of a limited-edition bronzer featuring 5 colors ranging from light-to-deep bronze and a peachy-pink. The colors can be used individually or together. The entire pan contains light shimmers.

Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Marcelle, Swatches | Tagged blush, bronzer, Bronzing Powder, Elevation, face, Marcelle, powder, Sun Dune, swatch | 3 Comments

NARS Spring 2012 Collection

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Allura

Limited-edition
Release Date: February 1, 2012
Availability: NARS Counters & Online

Here is a look into NARS’ upcoming Spring 2012 color collection.

Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, NARS, Previews | Tagged Collection, NARS, preview, sneak peak, Spring 2012 | 3 Comments

Review & Swatches: MAC Gareth Pugh Technakohl Liner in “Greyprint”

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Allura

MAC Gareth Pugh Technakohl Liner in Greyprint

Limited Edition
Release Date: November 23, 2011
Availability: MAC online & MAC stores

This review is for MAC Gareth Pugh’s Technakohl Liner in “Greyprint”:

Rich pewter grey with frost

Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, C, Grades, MAC, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged C+, Collection, eye liner, Gareth Pugh, grade, Greyprint, MAC, review, silver, swatch, technakohl | 4 Comments

Review & Swatches: MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Allura

MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation in 2.0

Availability: MAC Stores & Online
Price: $32.50

Company’s Description

New Foundation technology using translucent pigments to enable a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin’s undertone. Moisturizing demi-matte finish. Medium buildable coverage. Line-reducing soft-focus powders.

This review is for MAC’s most-recently released foundation: Matchmaster SPF 15. This foundation is marketed as being better-adapted to varying skin tones. My color is in 2.0 (NC/NW 20 and NC 25 compatible).