Category Archives: Makeup/Nails

Highlight, Contour, and Add Color with One Perfect Product. Edward Bess Quad Royale Summer in Capri 03 – swatches & review

The Quad Royale from Edward Bess is a “palette of four coordinated shades to sculp and highlight the face.” The four luminous shades can be used individually or swirled together for all-over color. Summer in Capri is one of the three variations of the … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Cosmetics Madam Mini False Eyelashes Review

The Australian beauty brand, Gorgeous Cosmetics carries an extensive array of high-quality false lashes. With 27 different varieties, including individual and strip lashes, there is one to reflect each persons personal style needs. The ‘Mini Lashes’ are one of their best-sellers, and … Continue reading

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Earth Day and an All Natural Face

Happy Earth Day Beauties. In lieu of this day I have created a makeup look using an assortment of all natural, clean and eco-friendly beauty products. Natural beauty brands have come a long way in past couple of years creating formulations on … Continue reading

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A Flawless and Radiant Complexion with YSL Teint Radiance Foundation

YSL Teint Radiance Foundation is a light diffusing foundation that provides your complexion with a flawless radiance. This ”glow-enhancing” formula contains hyaluronic acid to help hydrate the skin, along with an SPF of 20. A long time favorite, the YSL Teint Radiance Foundation gives a luminous, … Continue reading

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Liner – A staple for a waterproof, budge-proof liquid liner!

The Aqua Line from MAKE UP FOR EVER is my go-to for water, tear, and smudge-proof color that lasts all day. When MAKE UP FOR EVER says ‘waterproof’ they deliver, thank you. The Aqua Liner has been a staple for many years. … Continue reading

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YOUNGBLOOD Anti-Shine Mattifier

Just in time for the warmer months, Youngblood has released a new oil control solution in their Anti-Shine Mattifier. This innovative and breakthrough formula works to remove excess surface oil and shine for a long-lasting mattifying effect. Rich in Nigella Oil, Pumpkin Oil and Tocepheral (which helps to … Continue reading

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A shade for the fiery tempress – Diablotine Addict Extreme Lipstick

Dior’s Addict Gloss Collection is made to be mixed and matched for hundreds of possibilities. “Four shimmering shades of Dior Addict lipstick and four, pure, more sophisticated shades of Dior Addict Extreme allows you to have fun and create your own … Continue reading

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Dior Vernis ‘Sparkling Shine’ Collection Diablotine 643

Dior released four nail polish shades for Spring in their ‘Sparkling Shine’ Collection. I was absolutely smitten with these shimmering shades as soon as I spotted them. I have already shared with you my review of Délice. Teri from BellaChique.com has a lovely review of Spring … Continue reading

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YSL Rouge Volupté *Shine* in #8, #13, #6

When YSL released their Rouge Volupté ‘Shine’ lipsticks earlier this year I ordered #8 ‘Pink in Confidence’ right away (full review here). I am a huge fan of the original formula and was quickly won over with the new ‘shinier’ version. Since swatching the colors in store I … Continue reading

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Dior ‘Addict’ Gloss in Délice for Spring 2013

The Dior Addict Glosses have been revamped, reformulated and re-released in a selection of 24 new shades for Spring. The new glosses are formulated to create a “plumping” effect. They contain hyaluronic spheres to help to keep lips moisturized. The glosses are available in … Continue reading

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