Congratulations to Maria R. for winning the Urban Decay Naked Palette!
I know many of you were hoping to win this palette. I wish I could give each and every one of you a prize. But don’t despair. I will host another big giveaway very soon!
Love,
-Allura
Congratulations to Alexis L., Nadine B., and Tammy S. for for being winners in the 250 Facebook Followers Giveaway!
Thank you to everyone for following and reading Allura. Your support is much appreciated.
If you didn’t win this time, don’t be discouraged. The next facebook giveaway is just around the corner!
Love,
-Allura
Availability: Drugstores & WalMart
Size: 0.46 fl oz / 13.5 ml
Price: $1.99
Wet n Wild has just released a new line of “fastdry” nail polishes. This line contains 18 bold shades, 9 of which are shown here. Although this isn’t an official review of the polishes, I can say that all the colors go on opaquely with 1-2 layers and the quality matches many higher-end brands. For just $1.99 each, these polishes are an amazing deal!
To see the other set of 9 polishes, please see Part 1.
Availability: Drugstores & WalMart
Size: 0.46 fl oz / 13.5 ml
Price: $1.99
Wet n Wild has just released a new line of “fastdry” nail polishes. This line contains 18 bold shades, 9 of which are shown here. Although this isn’t an official review of the polishes, I can say that all the colors go on opaquely with 1-2 layers and the quality matches many higher-end brands. For just $1.99 each, these polishes are an amazing deal!
To see the second set of 9 polishes, please see Part 2.
Limited-Edition
Release Date: Currently available
Availability: facefrontcosmetics.com
Here is an overview of the newly released FaceFront Ouro Fino Collection. This overview includes photographs and swatches. A review of the colors will be posted soon!
To see the original preview post for this collection, which includes official company photographs, go here.
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Release date: April 7th, 2011
Availability: MAC stores & maccosmetics.com
Company’s Description
The all-bronze, all-the-time trend is ascending. High and low, Jersey Shore to Jakarta, it’s always sunny somewhere, and “orange” is officially over! MAC Bronze Everyday is reflecting the trend to be tan in all seasons, and it’s no accident that our Bronzing innovations are making it all that much more attractive…and easy. Great news: It’s back for good…Skinsheen Leg Spray the long-wear gel/mousse body makeup that sheers on legs, arms, decolletage for a subtle golden glow. Water resistant three times over. Love your Lustre Drops? They’re back too, for that touch of chic luminosity, an ethereal glow wherever applied. Two new golden shades of Mineralized Skinfinishes Natural plus Mineralize Skinfinishes and Bronzing Powders complete the collection, making MAC all about one-stop Bronzing.
Company’s Description
MAC owns the primers category. Now we’re talking Prep + Prime further than ever. Use it under, it under,over during,after makeup application, and marvel at the ease with which it can accept concealer,cooperate with color. And now, with Prep + Prime Vibrancy Eye, P+P advances eyes, focuses potential. A lightweight, quick fix AND long-term solution for puffy, tired-looking creases and bag that targets the three main causes for dark under eye circles — while illumination the eye area with optical effects for instant luminosity.
Pigmentation, visibly weakened capillaries and shadowing — while illuminating the eye area with optical effects for instant luminosity. Vibrancy eye provides pick-me-up powder and moisturization. On step and you’re prepped for makeup magic. A wonderful new shades highlighter debuts with the collection – Prep + Prime Highlighter is lush and cushiony, yet lightweight — in wonderful hues that provides a sheer wash of color to highlight, brighten and perfect. The click “pen” allows for exact application.
Release date: Currently available
Availability: Laura Mercier counters & lauramercier.com
Release date: March 2011
Availability: Estee Lauder counters & esteelauder.com
Company’s Description
This summer, let Estée Lauder transport you to the Mediterranean with the latest Bronze Goddess collection of seductive makeup. Inspired by the hues and atmosphere of luxurious resorts on the Rivieria, the collection invites you to sit poolside and take in the cool waters, warm sand beaches and sun’s luminous rays. Experience the casual luxury and seductive spirit of a Goddess with shades that sparkle, shimmer and shine for eyes, lips and nails, while face and décolletage are transformed into golden, glowing perfection.
Limited-edition
Price: $7.04 each
Size: 15 ml / 0.5 fl. oz.
Release date: Currently available
Availability: Target stores & target.com
Company’s Description
Nicole by OPI welcomes warmer weather with twelve new vibrant shades from the Something About Spring Collection, available exclusively at Target. From bold purples to fierce yellow metallics and iridescent shimmers, Something About Spring has a hue to accentuate every style.
“We are thrilled to exclusively provide Target with some of Nicole by OPI’s hottest shades for 2011,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Target is filled with affordable, chic wardrobe staples and Something About Spring includes a variety of colorful, fun lacquers to accessorize every fashion-savvy consumer.”
With playful names reminiscent of blossoming flowers, picnics in the park and seaside vacations, Something About Spring adds a fresh touch to every sunny spring adventure.
Nicole by OPI will be releasing 12 new, limited-edition Spring shades, exclusively at Target stores. See them all, below!
And let us know which color you like best in the comments!
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