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Review & Swatches: Sleek Blush in “Flamingo”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Allura

Sleek is a UK-based beauty brand that can be purchased by US customers online. The company’s line of blushes offers 10 colors total. This review is for the blush in the color Flamingo–a bright, matte, flamingo-colored pink. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: L’Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in “Eternally Nude”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Allura

L’Oreal’s newest lip product is its Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stains, which are said to be both a light-weight gloss and a stain. The Wet Shine Stains come in 12 different shades. This review is for the shade Eternally Nude–a caramel nude. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Chantecaille Rose Petals Highlighter Powder

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Allura

Chantecaille’s Rose Petals Highlighter Powder (aka Les Pétales de Rose) initially released with the company’s Holiday 2012 collection. It contains a kaleidoscope of luminizing colors with what the company claims is a soft, crushed rose petals texture. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: L’Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in “Pink Resistance”

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Allura

L’Oreal’s newest lip product is its Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stains, which are said to be both a light-weight gloss and a stain. The Wet Shine Stains come in 12 different shades. This review is for the shade Pink Resistance–a soft, peachy-pink with micro-shimmer.

To see photos and swatches of all 12 shades, please see this post. You can also see live swatches in this video. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: L’Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in “Lilac Ever After”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Allura

L’Oreal’s newest lip product is its Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stains, which are said to be both a light-weight gloss and a stain. The Wet Shine Stains come in 12 different shades. This review is for the shade Lilac Ever After–a nude, dirty-pink.

To see photos and swatches of all 12 shades, please see this post. You can also see live swatches in this video. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: L’Oreal Visible Lift Color Lift Blush in “Nude Lift”

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Allura

L’Oreal’s newest cheek product is its Visible Lift Color Lift Blushes, which are said to illuminate the cheeks for a youthful look. The blush currently comes in six (6) shades. This review is for the shade Nude Lift, which is a light, desert sand shade with peach undertones.

Please see this post if you would like to see photographs and swatches of all six (6) colors. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in “Grandest Grape”

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Allura

Clinique’s new Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balms are a more pigmented version of their well-known Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balms. The Intense version comes in eight (8) shades. This review is for the shade Grandest Grape, which is a deep raspberry color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: e.l.f. Studio Long-Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow in “Soiree”

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Allura

e.l.f. has released seven (7) shades of its new Long-Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadows, which are now part of the company’s Studio line. This review is for the shade Soiree–a shimmering, dusty mauve-plum. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: BareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow 8.0 in “The September Issue”

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Allura

Bare Escentuals’ BareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow 8.0 in The September Issue contains eight (8) eye shadow colors in the following shades: Couture (glimmering clove), Silhouette (antique white), Statement (vibrant orchid), Prêt-à-Porter (sunbaked gold), Três Chic (apricot cream), Editor’s Pick (metallic teal), Glitterati (shimmering pink), Ensemble (deepest eggplant). Keep reading for my thoughts on this palette’s quality and to see images and swatches. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup Foundation

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Allura

Clinique’s new Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup Foundation is said to keep the skin matte all day. The foundation comes in 19 shades. My shade, and the one depicted below, is 05 Fair. Continue reading →

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