Tag Archives: lipstick

Review & Swatches: MAC Style Seeker Mattene Lipsticks

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Allura

This review is for the 3 new, limited-edition Mattene Lipstick colors releasing with MAC’s upcoming Style Seeker Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

Fun Finds: Light nude pink
Fashion Nomad: Bright red orange
Camden Chic: Rich brick red

Delectable and Eden Rouge are also included in this collection, but are previously-released shades from the Posh Paradise collection. You can see a review, including photos and swatches of those 2 colors here. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in “Amsterdam”

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Allura

NARS’ Pure Matte Lipstick in Amsterdam is a new shade released with the company’s Fall 2012 collection. NARS describes Amsterdam as a garnet red. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NARS Sheer Lipstick in “Autumn Leaves”

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Allura

NARS’ Sheer Lipsticks come in over 40 different shades. Autumn Leaves is a shade released with NARS’ Fall 2012 collection. The company describes this as a shimmering warm brandy. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Cremesheen + Pearl Lipsticks

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Allura

This review is for the 8 new Lipstick colors releasing with MAC’s Cremesheen + Pearl Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

Pink Pearl Pop: Frosted mind-tone pink
Sunny Seoul: Frosted cool nude
Peach Blossom: Frosted light warm pink
Pure Zen: Frosted warm nude
Shanghai Spice: Frosted neutral pink
Japanese Maple: Frosted light beige
Coral Bliss: Frosted light coral
Saigon Summer: Frosted bright orange

These colors are Asian-inspired and will be added as permanent colors to MAC’s line. Continue reading →

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MAC Cremesheen + Pearl Collection

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Allura

Here is a sneak peek into MAC’s upcoming release of new Lipstick and Cremesheen colors, which will have crushed pearlized pigments added to them. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in “Adore”

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Allura

This review is specifically for the shade Adore–a deep, brick-blood red with silver micro-shimmer. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in “Crush”

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Allura

This review is specifically for the shade Crush–a deep, berry wine color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in “Romantic”

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Allura

Revlon’s newest hot lip item is its Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, which the company markets as a cross between a lip balm and a lip stain. There are a total of 12 shades available, all of which you can see here.

This review is specifically for the shade Romantic–a medium fire brick red. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: MAC Heavenly Creature Lipsticks

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Allura

This review is for the 3 new, limited-edition Lipstick colors releasing with MAC’s upcoming Heavenly Creature Collection. This post includes photographs and swatches of the following colors:

Venus (Lustre): Sheer yellow pink with pearlized pigments
Fire Sign (Lustre): Red-pink
Cusp of Dawn (Lustre): Beige pink

Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in “Natural”

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Allura

NYX’s Xtreme Lip Creams are marketed as having the qualities of a lipstick, lip gloss, and lip stain in one product. They come in 11 different shades. This review is specifically for the shade Natural–a peachy-beige nude.

If you would like to see swatches and images of 10 of the Xtreme Lip Cream colors applied, please see this post. Continue reading →