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Chanel Azure #657 Nail Polish: L’Ete Papillon de Chanel Collection (review and swatches)

Chanel has released three nail polish shades in their new Summer Collection, L’Ete Papillon de Chanel. Azure instantly captivated my attention in promo images and I ultimately stalked its online release. Chanel must have a hand at magic in creating their polishes, Azure … Continue reading

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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine (swatches)

The new Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine imparts a shiny finish to the best-selling Rouge Volupte Range. “Give in to the temptation of dazzling color. Succumb to the unique sensorial experience with extreme comfort and luminous shine. Hyaluronic acid microspheres help seal in … Continue reading

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A Makeup Look using the Lorac PRO Palette *Gilded*

I reviewed the Lorac PRO palette yesterday. As promised, here is a look that I have created using some of the shades. Let me say that I achieved this look with great ease. The performance of these shadows is exceptional, requiring only a small amount of blending. … Continue reading

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LORAC PRO Palette

The Lorac PRO Palette contains 16 intensely pigmented shadows each infused with soothing botanicals. Featuring eight matte and eight shimmering shades it is designed to shade, shadow, line and define your eyes in one easy palette. In addition it contains a mini Behind The Scenes Eye … Continue reading

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L’Oréal Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stains

The L’Oréal Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stains, also known as Aqua Lip Shine Stains combine the longevity of a lip stain with the shine of a gloss. Formulated with a blend of nourishing oils, including Omega 3, Vitamin E and Argan oil they … Continue reading

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Dior Diorshow New Look Set

I picked up this sweet little Dior set from Sephora recently. A great value at $28.50, the price of the New Look Mascara alone. It features a full-sized Mascara in black and a mini 5 Couture Colour Eyeshadow palette in 734 Grège. Please note that on the Sephora … Continue reading

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BECCA Ultimate Eye Color Quad in Galactica

Becca Cosmetics released four ‘Ultimate Eye Color Quads’ as part of their recent ‘Smoke and Grace Collection’. I first picked up ‘Night Star’ and was so pleased with its performance that I more recently picked it up in Galactica as well. All four … Continue reading

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YSL Golden Gloss in #30 *New Years Kisses*

I have a great weakness for YSL’s line of lip products, you might know this if you have followed me for some time. The shades, formulas, and finishes never disappoint. The Rouge Volupté Range might be my ultimate favorite. I can’t quite wait for … Continue reading

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YOUNGBLOOD On-The-Go Beauty Set

I have been very eager to try the Youngblood cosmetics line. The people at Youngblood kindly sent me this set of six deluxe-sized samples of their best-selling products (thank you Crystal). The samples came in a beautiful eggplant faux-leather ostrich skin embossed … Continue reading

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Burberry ‘Light Glow’ Blush in Peony

The Burberry Beauty brand has caught my interest for quite some time now. The look is models with subtle, sheer makeup that enhances features naturally. Makeup designed to create a natural look with ‘glows’, ‘mists’, and ‘sheers’ have only enticed me … Continue reading

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