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Review & Swatches: Gorgeous Cosmetics Shimmer Dust in “Sand Shimmer”

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Allura

Goregeous Cosmetics is an Australian cosmetics brand that has recently come to the United States and is now being sold at Nordstrom. Their line of Shimmer Dusts are loose powders that come in 13 shades and can be used on the eyes or face. This review is for the shade Sand Shimmer–a shimmering, pale tan. 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: Wet n Wild Fergie To Reflect Shimmer Palette in “Rose Champagne Glow”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Allura

Wet n Wild has just released a new line of products in its Fergie CenterStage Collection. The To Reflect Shimmer Palette comes in three (3) shades. This review is for the shade Rose Champagne Glow, which has marbleized pink, bronze, and peach shades. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc in “Peach Mosaic”

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Allura

Laura Mercier’s Shimmer Blocs are powder highlighters and come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the Shimmer blox in Peach Mosaic, which includes golden pink, bronze, peach, and pearl shades. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in “Beige”

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Allura

Bobbi Brown’s infamous Shimmer Bricks are highlighting and blush colors and are available in several permanent and limited-edition shades. This shade Beige includes five (5) bars of pure pearl color for shimmering lids and glowing cheeks. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in “Pink Quartz”

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Allura

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Pink Quartz Availability: Nordstrom, Sephora, Bobbi Brown Price: $40.00 Company’s Description This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a soft, warm pink glow. Works well with neutral and pink blush shades. Bobbi Brown’s infamous Shimmer Bricks are … Continue reading →

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Swatches: MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush in “Dollymix”

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Allura

Below are pictures of MAC’s Blush in Dollymix, which the company describes as a pure candy pink. This is a Sheertone Shimmer formula and is a permanent color in MAC’s line. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in “24 Karat”

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Allura

Bobbi Brown’s new, limited-edition 24 Karat Shimmer Brick is released with its Holiday 2012 collection. This shade includes five (5) bars of pure pearl color for shimmering lids and glowing cheeks. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: NYX Tango with Bronzing Stix in “Tango and Highlight”

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Allura

NYX offers 4 different shades of its Tango with Bronzing Stix, which are cream bronzers/blushes/highlighters in stick form. This review is for the shade Tango and Highlight–a very pale, shimmery gold. Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Natural Summer Shimmer Look

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Allura

Here is a full-face Summer look I created for those who want to show off a natural glow. You can watch the video for step-by-step guidance and see close-up photos here. Continue reading →

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