Monday, January 30, 2012

FOTD


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This was a look I did for a early night out using the Urban Decay Mariposa Palette 
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I also used TheBalm cosmetics on my cheeks and lined my waterline with Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy a fleshy colored liner that gives your eyes that wide-eyed look.

loving the scarf T!!
 
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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Ohhhhh lala L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow!! Review & Swatches

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There has mega buzz in the blogosphere about how fantastic L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows are and how the rival the Armani’s Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadows.  First off they are a mere $8.99 compared to the high-end counter part which is $32.00 buck a roos, this might be like when Versace does a line for H&M!!  Considering that L'Oreal owns Armani we may be in for a treat, although I cannot vouch for Armani's formula these are supposed to be comparable.  These shadows have been all the rage in Europe and Canada and I just happened to get my hands on a few on my last trip to CVS, they were on BOGO 50%.  When my scanned my lil CVS card I had $5.00 bux to burn, if I could sing I would have lol!!

These eyeshadows are AMAZING!!  The range of colors makes them so versatile, from a neutral day look to a smokey night look. They are highly pigmented, creamy and smooth, one swipe goes a long way because these are buildable.  They start out creamy but dry down (quickly) to a powder finish.  They can easily be blended out and can be applied with your fingertip or a brush, but work quickly because once they set they don't budge.  I would suggest wearing them with a primer because the darker colors may stain.  Also be sure to close these up tight so they don't dry out so don't discard the stopper that comes with it. 

I love that the drugstore brands are giving high-end options at such an affordable price!! 

I don't think my photos really did these justice, it's not as easy as it looks to swatch and snap (:

   


 Amber Rush - Rich amber with a shimmer finish


Bronzed Taupe - Bronzy taupe with a shimmer finish


 Golden Sage - Gilded green with a shimmer finish



Perpetual Purple - Deep Amethyst with blue flecks and a shimmer finish

 Midnight Blue - Blackened blue with a shimmer finish



 Continuous Cocoa - Off black brown with a matte finish

 Eternal Black - Glittery black

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

FOTD: Emerald Eyes

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Today's face of the day features emerald green on the lid, with a matte brown in the crease and a shimmery vanilla highlight.  I used my go-to Urban Decay Primer Potion, then used a blue green Avon gel eyeliner to intensify the green eyeshadow.  I also went for a nude gloss from NYX to let the eyes be the focus.  Let me know what you think and thanks for reading!!




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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Review: Revlon Lip Butter or L'Oreal Color Riche Lip Balm

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Here is my first product review!!  This post is going to bring you the latest craze in the land of Drug Store lip products, a hybrid lipstick and lip-balm.  It's a great way to go, the best of both worlds if you will...but how does it perform??  We have offerings from two of the best D.S. cosmetic lines (in my humble opinion) as L'Oreal and Revlon go head to head.  In the past I've shied away from Revlon lip products after kissing my hubby he let me know how disgusting the lipstick tasted & then spit...ugh!!  I didn't like the taste/flavor either but thought that my ultra sensitive nose and taste buds were to blame.  I should have gone with my gut on that one!!  L'Oreal lipsticks on the other hand were my go to since the 90's and have always been great!!  


  
Now on to the subject at hand, in one corner we have Revlon's Lip Butter in Lollipop, in the other corner L'Oreal Color Riche Lip Balm in Heavenly Berry.  There are a ton of bloggers buzzing about both of these products so after a test drive here's my take on these lipstick/balms.  

I was very surprised by the color pay off of the Revlon L.B., Lollipop was so pigmented but had the glide of a lip balm, it felt great on my lips!!  It was easy to swatch and was true to the color in the tube.





The L'Oreal looked great in the tube but was so disappointingly sheer!!  I tried swatching it but as you can see it hardly was visible after multiple swipes on my wrist.  Something else that's worth mentioning the L'Oreal has SPF 15 which Revlon does not, but you can taste the sunscreen!!  It also has the same taste as the glosses, a confectionery taste that I can do without.  These two contenders retail for about the same price but it's really up to you, if you want color payoff go with the Revlon.  
 
Barely there swatch...just a little shine...boooo

 
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