Swatches: Nubar Nail Polish in “Resort Yellow”

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Allura
Nubar-My-Sweet-Escape-Nail-Polish-in-Resort-Yellow

Nubar Nail Polish in Resort Yellow

Availability: Nubar

Company’s Description

This season indulge in Nubar’s new luxurious collection “My Sweet Escape”. The collection features a wide variety of desirable shades including; Into the Wild, My New Obsession, From Dusk till Dawn, Jaded and to complement their counterparts in vibrant hues; On the Radar, Resort Yellow, Forbidden Fruit and Sour Apple. These extraordinary luxe hues are perfect for the new season. Check out the collection and select your favorite color so you can look breathtaking at any occasion. Like all nubar products, “My Sweet Escape” Collection is free of formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP (phthalate), and is vegan and cruelty free.

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

Get 20% off gifts for Mother's Day and free shipping on orders over $25 at drugstore.com! Offer ends 05.03.2013.

Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Nubar, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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.

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

I hope you enjoy this video!

Get 30% off everything in our makeup department at drugstore.com! Offer ends 5.10.2013.

Posted in Features, Product Empties, Reviews, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Allura
Sephora-Colorful-Eyeshadows-No-35-Hold-Me-Tight-2

Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in No. 35 Hold Me Tight

Availability: Sephora
Price: $13.00

Company’s Description

Flash superior color, flawless wear, and long-lasting beauty with this striking eye shadow formula. The Color Eye Last complex means you can comfortably wear this shadow up to 10 gorgeous hours and the micronized pigments ensure an ultra smooth, blendable texture. The range of colors and finishes complement day and evening looks, from perfect mattes to pearlized shimmers, glitters, and a glossy mirror glow.

Sephora has released a new line of eye shadows in its Colorful Eyeshadow Collection. The collection includes 80 different shades in 4 finishes: matte, shimmer, glitter and mirror effect. The formula is said to be highly concentrated, containing up to 70% of pigments and shimmers to provide ultimate color intensity. These shadows are supposed to last 10 hours. They can also be placed in Sephora’s new palettes, which are offered with 3 pans or 6 pans.

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.

BH Spring Sale

Continue reading →

Posted in A, Brands, Collections, Grades, Reviews, Sephora, Swatches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review: L’Occitane Lavender Relaxing Roll-On

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Allura
LOccitaine-Lavender-Organic-Relaxing-Roll-On

L’Occitane Lavender Relaxing Roll-On

Availability: L’Occitane
Price: $15.00

Company’s Description

Formulated with P.D.O. (Protected Designation of Origin) Haute-Provence lavender essential oil, with relaxing properties, this certified-organic Lavender Relaxing Roll-on roll-on helps to soothe tension and relax the mind. Use one to three times a day for an instant feeling of relaxation.

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 →

Posted in Brands, L'Occitane, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Allura
Aveda-Nourish-Mint-Rehydrating-Lip-Glaze-in-Kukui-2

Aveda Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze in Kukui

Availability: Aveda
Price: $18.00

Company’s Description

Give them some lip-with 12 lip gloss shades, from nude to bold: infused with plant emollients and clinically proven to moisturize, plump and smooth the look of fine lines. Refreshes with an organic vanilla and mint aroma and flavor.

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.

NORDSTROM - Shop Beauty

Continue reading →

Posted in Aveda, B, Brands, Collections, Grades, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Allura
Sephora-Colorful-Eyeshadows-No-79-Indian-Summer-2

Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow in No. 79 Indian Summer

Availability: Sephora
Price: $13.00

Company’s Description

Flash superior color, flawless wear, and long-lasting beauty with this striking eye shadow formula. The Color Eye Last complex means you can comfortably wear this shadow up to 10 gorgeous hours and the micronized pigments ensure an ultra smooth, blendable texture. The range of colors and finishes complement day and evening looks, from perfect mattes to pearlized shimmers, glitters, and a glossy mirror glow.

Sephora has released a new line of eye shadows in its Colorful Eyeshadow Collection. The collection includes 80 different shades in 4 finishes: matte, shimmer, glitter and mirror effect. The formula is said to be highly concentrated, containing up to 70% of pigments and shimmers to provide ultimate color intensity. These shadows are supposed to last 10 hours. They can also be placed in Sephora’s new palettes, which are offered with 3 pans or 6 pans.

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 →

Posted in A, Brands, Collections, Grades, Reviews, Sephora, Swatches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Allura
Victorias-Secret-Pout-Lip-Stain-in-Endless-Pink-2

Victoria’s Secret Pout Lip Stain in Endless Pink

Availability: Victoria’s Secret
Price: $9.00

Company’s Description

Shine. Sparkle. Steal the spotlight. Get lust-worthy lips and glossy color that lasts with Beauty Rush Pout Lip Stain. It’s a grab-and-go makeup essential.

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 →

Posted in A, Brands, Grades, Reviews, Swatches, Victoria's Secret | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Swatches: Nubar Nail Polish in “Forbidden Fruit”

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Allura
Nubar-My-Sweet-Escape-Nail-Polish-in-Forbidden-Fruit

Nubar Nail Polish in Forbidden Fruit

Availability: Nubar

Company’s Description

This season indulge in Nubar’s new luxurious collection “My Sweet Escape”. The collection features a wide variety of desirable shades including; Into the Wild, My New Obsession, From Dusk till Dawn, Jaded and to complement their counterparts in vibrant hues; On the Radar, Resort Yellow, Forbidden Fruit and Sour Apple. These extraordinary luxe hues are perfect for the new season. Check out the collection and select your favorite color so you can look breathtaking at any occasion. Like all nubar products, “My Sweet Escape” Collection is free of formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP (phthalate), and is vegan and cruelty free.

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

NORDSTROM - Shop La Prairie. Free Gift with Purchase

Continue reading →

Posted in Brands, Collections, Nubar, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Allura
Benefit-Put-A-Lid-On-It-Eyelid-Primer

theBalm Put a Lid on It Eye Primer

Availability: Beauty.com
Price: $18.00

Company’s Description

Let your eyes do the talking with Put A Lid On It, a quick-drying primer designed to give your boldest looks staying power. Packaged in an easy-to-squeeze tube, this primer grabs your shadow and demands attention! Ensure your shades are anything but muted with Put A Lid On It…

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.

NORDSTROM - Shop Philosophy. Free Gift with Purchase.

Continue reading →

Posted in A, Brands, Grades, Reviews, Swatches, theBalm | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Review & Swatches: Aveda Petal Essence Single Eye Color in “Bare Bellis”

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Allura
Aveda-Petal-Essence-Single-Eye-Color-in-Bare-Bellis-Name

Aveda Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Bare Bellis

Availability: Aveda
Price: $14.00

Company’s Description

Let eyes blossom, with our flower wax-infused, soft-to-the-touch shadow. A silky powder-both color-true and crease-resistant-that builds and blends effortlessly, surrounded by a soft floral aroma.

This review is for Aveda’s Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Bare Bellis, which released with the Spring 2013 Art of Nature collection, along with five (5) other eye shadow shades. Bare Bellis is a satiny, baby pink shade.


Continue reading →

Posted in A, Aveda, Brands, Collections, Grades, Reviews, Swatches | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments