Tag Archives: theBalm

Review & Swatches: theBalm Instain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush in “Swiss Dot”

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s newest cheek product is its Instain long-wearing blushes. These “staining” blushes come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the shade Swiss Dot–a coral-peach. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Instain Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush in “Argyle”

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Allura

TheBlam’s newest cheek product is its Instain long-wearing blushes. These “staining” blushes come in six (6) different shades. This review is for the shade Argyle–a petal pink color. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Balmbini Palette Volume 2

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Allura

TheBlam’s Balmbini Palette Volume 2 is a follow-up to the company’s Balmbini Palette Volume 1 and includes the following products and colors:

Promiscuous Pearl: Highlighter/Shadow
Jinxy Jasmyne: Shadow/Liner
Manic Maribel: Shadow/Liner
Open to Offers Olwen: Shadow/Liner
Lavish Latoya: Shadow/Liner
Strawberry: Lip & Cheek Stain
Nude: Lip Gloss

Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Overshadow Eye Shadow in “Work is Overrated”

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Allura

theBalm’s Overshadows are loose powder, mineral eye shadows. There are a total of 4 shades, 2 of which are currently sold by Sephora online. The color Work is Overrated–a shimmering pink champagne–is reviewed below. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Blush in “Frat Boy”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s blush in Frat Boy–a slightly peachy and apricot-based pink with tiny shimmers. Even though you can use this product as an eye shadow, this review focuses on Frat Boy’s performance as a blush. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Blush in “Cabana Boy”

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s blush in Cabana Boy–a dusty rose pink. This review focuses on Cabana Boy’s quality and performance as a blush, though the company states it can also be used as an eye shadow. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s Mary-Lou Manizer–a sheer luminous golden ivory highlighting powder. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Blush in “Down Boy”

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s blush in Down Boy–a soft, peachy-pink with gold shimmers. This review focuses on Down Boy’s quality and performance as a blush, though the company states it can also be used as an eye shadow. Continue reading →

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Review & Swatches: theBalm Blush in “Hot Mama”

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Allura

This review is for theBalm’s blush in Hot Mama–a peachy-pink with gold shimmers. This review focuses on Hot Mama’s quality and performance as a blush, though the company states it can also be used as an eye shadow, highlighter, and lip finisher. Continue reading →

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theBalm Shady Lady Vol 3 Eyeshadow Palette Video

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Allura

This is a video overview of theBalm’s Shady Lady Vol. 3 Eye Shadow Palette, including first impressions and live swatches. You can read the written review, with full photos, here.

You can also watch the video for Vol. 1 and read the written review here.

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Enjoy! Continue reading →