Review & Swatches: Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigment Eyeshadow in “Never Fade Jade”

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Allura
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Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigment Eyeshadow in Never Fade Jade

Availability: ULTA, CVS
Price: $6.99
Disclosures: Affiliate Link

Company’s Description

Dare to Wear Intense Color With Eye Studio Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow. Double-Dipped Pigments Create Double Color Intensity For Your Most Explosive Eyes. The Crease-Proof Formula With Uperior Staying Power Wears For Up to 24 Hours.

Maybelline’s newest addition to its Color Tattoo line is a set of 12 new Pure Pigments, which are loose pigment eye shadows. This review is for the Pure Pigment in Never Fade Jade.

To see photographs and swatches of all 12 colors, see this post.


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Review & Swatches: Shiseido Lacquer Rouge in “Rubelite”

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Allura
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Shiseido Lacquer Rouge in Rubelite

Availability: Sephora
Price: $25.00

Company’s Description

A rich liquid lipstick that leaves lips as smooth as lacquer. Inspired by Japanese lacquerware, one coat of this luxurious formula provides intense color and deep luster. The applicator fits closely against the lips for a comfortable and even application that does not bleed. Lacquer Rouge improves dry, rough, or peeling lips with continued use, leaving them smooth and deeply moisturized..

Shiseido is a Japanese brand that is available through Sephora. The company’s Lacquer Rouge is a liquid lipstick that is available in 18 shades. This review is for the shade RD311 Rubelite–a peachy pink color.

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Review: Josie Maran Model Citizen Argan Oil Hair Serum With Radiance

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Allura
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Josie Maran Model Citizen Argan Oil Hair Serum With Radiance

Availability: Sephora
Price: $30.00
Disclosures: Affiliate Link

Company’s Description

A frizz-fighting hair serum infused with a subtle illuminizing shimmer and the all-natural scent of honey lavender chamomile. Frizz-fighting and shine-boosting, this lightweight formula nourishes hair with vitamin E and essential fatty acid as it styles, leaving hair softer and glossier. The limited-edition Model Citizen version adds a subtle shimmer for multidimensional shine while gentle honey lavender chamomile fragrance calms and soothes the senses.

Josie Maran’s Model Citizen Argan Oil Hair Serum With Radiance is an oil for your hair that is supposed to help fight frizz and give your strands an illuminating quality.

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Review & Swatches: Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in “Berry Rose”

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Allura
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Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Berry Rose

Availability: Walgreens, CVS, Walmart.com, Drugstores
Price: $7.00 (Approx.)
Disclosures: PR Sample; Affiliate Link

Company’s Description

This moisture-infused lip essential reduces lip dryness by up to 65% for smoother lips and better colour. Developed with SPF 18 and a cutting edge Self Adapting Moisture Complex that features Hylaronic Acid, Collagen and Vitamins A, C and E to nourish lips, leaving them with a smoother surface for better colour application and wear. 24 creamy, moisturizing shades come richly wrapped in an elegant metallic purple case.

Rimmel’s Moisture Renew Lipsticks come in over 20 different shades and are said to reduce lip dryness while providing sun protection. This review is for the Moisture Renew Lipstick in #500 Berry Rose.

The Body Shop

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Wantable Beauty Box For August 2013: Unboxing & Review Video

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Allura

Here is the unboxing video overview for Wantable‘s August 2013 Beauty Box!

If you like what you see and are interested in trying Wantable for yourself, you can get free shipping here.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Allura’s YouTube channel to stay posted on the latest videos and to be eligible for exclusive giveaways.

Enjoy!


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Review & Swatches: Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Concealer

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Allura
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Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Concealer

Availability: Sephora
Price: $25.00

Company’s Description

A heavy duty, highly pigmented, transfer- and water-resistant, multitasking concealer. Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer is a creamy, blendable secret weapon that provides the ultimate, customizable coverage, in four simple steps: prep, conceal, perfect, and set (see details for each step below). The four-step process hides tattoos, dark circles, and blemishes alike!

Kat Von D’s Lock-It Tattoo Concealer is said to be a heavy duty concealer and comes in nine (9) shades. This review depicts the shade Light 18.

Sephora.com, Inc.

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Review & Swatches: Pur Minerals Big Blink Mascara

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Allura
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Pur Minerals Big Blink Mascara

Availability: ULTA
Price: $38.00
Disclosures: PR Sample; Affiliate Link

Company’s Description

Take your lashes to the extreme with Pür‘s mascara miracle! Fortified with Argan Oil, this game-changing formula envelops lashes in nourishing, knockout colour with endless build and dewy sheen. And with our exclusive, clump-resistant wand, getting smooth, evenly coated lashes is easy—even in tough inner corners! Now, that’s a stroke of genius.

This review is for Pur Minerals’ Big Blink Mascara, which contains Argan Oil and is said to be clump-resistant and leave a dewy sheen.

Mario Badescu Skin Care

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MAC Indulge Collection Video

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Allura

Here is the video overview of MAC’s Indulge Collection. The video includes live swatches of all of the colors and my thoughts about the quality of the formulas.

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Review & Swatches: MAC Indulge Fluidlines

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Allura
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MAC Indulge Fluidlines

Release Date: Currently Available
Price: $16.00
Availability: MAC Stores & Online

Company’s Description

Ultra-smooth, Fluidline’s gel formula provides the precision of a liquid liner with a silkier, softer finish. Goes on “foolproof” with a brush in an easy dip-and-stroke action. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof. Lines up in a rich array of colours and finishes.

This review is for the two (2) new Fluidlines releasing with MAC’s Indulge Collection. The following colors are reviewed:

  • Deliciously Rich: Shimmering dirty taupe
  • Gilt Gourmet: Sparkling burnished gold


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Review & Swatches: MAC Indulge Lipglasses

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Allura
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MAC Indulge Lipglasses

Release Date: Currently Available
Price: $15.00
Availability: MAC Stores & Online

Company’s Description

A unique lip gloss available in a wide variety of colours that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It’s pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.

This review is for the four (4) new Lipglasses releasing with MAC’s Indulge Collection. The following colors are reviewed:

  • Ultimate Dish: Light pearl beige
  • Fashion Punch: Mid-tone neutral pink
  • Utterly Tart: Deep red
  • Lust for Life: Dark berry

Liquer, which is a re-promoted color included in this collection, is not shown.




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