Monday, December 29, 2014

MAC Old Gold Pigment

MAC Old Gold Pigment

Shade:  Old Gold 
Color Description:  tarnished gold
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.5 g
Price:  $21.00
Where to find it:  www.maccosmetics.com
Note(s):  
  • ultra shimmery when applied dry
  • has a metallic finish when applied wet
  • excellent pigmentation 
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Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 5 Auburn

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 5 Auburn

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 5 Auburn

Shade:  No. 5 Auburn
Color Description:  shimmery taupe brown
Size:  0.17 Oz. / 5.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  
  • this product has way too much shimmer to be use on the eyebrows; I used it as an eyeshadow instead
  • the texture is creamy and blended well using a synthetic brush or just finger tips
  • I tried it without an eyeshadow base and it looked great for a long time (10+ hours)
  • I didn't notice any creasing 
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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow No. 214 Tisse Mademoiselle

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow No. 214 Tisse Mademoiselle 

Shade:  No. 214 Tisse Mademoiselle 
Color Description:  light taupe, light yellow, light pinky beige, and medium bronzy brown
Size:  0.07 Oz. / 2.0 g
Price:  $61.00
Where to find it:  www.chanel.com, www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):
  • all shades are very shimmery
  • color pay-off was OK
  • it took a few passes to build up color
  • the shadows felt hard pressed and when I used a brush some chunks came off
  • I don't feel like there is anything special about the formula of these eyeshadows
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Tom Ford Lip Color Matte No. 04 Pussycat

Tom Ford Lip Color Matte No. 04 Pussycat 

Tom Ford Lip Color Matte No. 04 Pussycat 

Shade:   No. 04 Pussycat  
Color Description:  medium rose
Size:  0.1 Oz. / 3.0 g
Price:  $50.00
Where to find it:  www.tomford.com, www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):
  • the finish is supposed to be matte, but it looked more like a semi-matte to me
  • felt creamy and smooth when applied
  • was comfortable to wear for a few hours
  • the color wore off without leaving a stain
  • subtle vanilla scent, however there is another scent that is stronger than vanilla (I am not sure what it is)
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 15 Corail Intuitive

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 15 Corail Intuitive

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 15 Corail Intuitive

Shade:  No. 15 Corail Intuitive
Color Description:  soft coral with shimmer
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.5 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.comwww.sephora.com
Note(s):  
  • sweet floral scent 
  • sheer, glossy finish
  • comfortable to wear 
  • extremely soft texture
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Dior Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 167 It-Purple

Dior Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 167 It-Purple

Dior Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 167 It-Purple

Shade:  No. 167 It-Purple
Color Description:  satin purple
Size:  0.07 Oz / 2.2 g
Price:  $29.00
Where to find it:  shop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):  
  • soft texture with fine shimmer 
  • the color looks great in the pan but when applied it looked patchy
  • color payoff wasn't very good on its on and it was hard to blend
  • to get better color payoff, I used a purple eyeliner as a base 
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Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 7 Sweet Fire

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 7 Sweet Fire

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 7 Sweet Fire

Shade:  No. 7 Sweet Fire
Color Description:  frosty pink
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  
  • looked more intense when applied wet
  • had a tiny amount of fallout 
  • silky almost creamy texture  
  • lasted a long time with an eyeshadow primer
  • it claimed to have a 24 hr color wear but I haven't used it for that long 
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SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow No. 13 Akanezora

SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow No. 13 Akanezora

SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow No. 13 Akanezora

Shade:  No. 13 Akanezora
Color Description:  matte pale pink, shimmery light pink, shimmery medium pink, and creamy brown
Cost:  ¥ 6,800 / £45.00 / about 59.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
Size:  0.19 Oz. / 5.5 g
Where to find it:
If you are visiting London or live there, Selfridges carries SUQQU. www.selfridges.com
If you are visiting Japan or live there, SUQQU can be found everywhere, specially at the train stations.
SUQQU is not available in the US yet.
From SUQQU's booklet:
"An elegant four-in one eyeshadow palette that contains innovative silicon-coated powders and amino acid-coated pigments developed to promote healthy skin and for long-lasting finish. It spreads smoothly, giving depth and beautiful gradation onto the lids to bring out your eyes."
Note(s):  
  • with the exception of the creamy brown, all other shades had sheer color payoff 
  • fine, silky texture
  • this palette came with some applicators that where useful, especially the small eyeshadow/blending brush 
  • it also came with a velvet pouch 
  • the creamy brown worked well as a liner; it stayed on the top lip without smudging but it faded on the lower lash line 
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Hourglass Diffused Heat Ambient Lighting Blush

Hourglass Diffused Heat Ambient Lighting Blush

Hourglass Diffused Heat Ambient Lighting Blush

Shade:  Diffused Heat 
Color Description:  vibrant poppy with gold shimmer
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.2 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.comwww.hourglasscosmetics.com
Note(s):  
  • the color is bright but it is also buildable 
  • texture is smooth with the exception of the shimmer 
  • pigmentation is good but the gold shimmer looks a bit chunky and doesn't transfer well to the skin
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Tom Ford No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush

Tom Ford No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush

Tom Ford No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush

Brush Name:  No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush
Bristles:  white goat
Length:  16.9 cm (1.5 centimeters bristles, 15.4 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Price:  $56.00
Made in:  Japan
Where to find it:  www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com,
www1.bloomingdales.comwww.tomford.com
Note(s):
  • very soft bristles
  • it takes a while to build up color with this brush
  • even after washing and using this brush, it hasn't shed 
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Tom Ford No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush

Tom Ford No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush

Tom Ford No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush

Brush Name:   No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush
Bristles:  white goat
Length:  17.3 cm (1.8 centimeters bristles, 15.5 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Price:  $56.00
Made in:  Japan
Where to find it:  www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com,
www1.bloomingdales.comwww.tomford.com
Note(s):
  • the bristles are very soft and great for blending 
  • after using it for a while, the bristles have stained a bit but much
  • I haven't had shedding problems so far 
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 7 Almond

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 7 Almond 

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 7 Almond 

Shade:  No. 7 Almond 
Color Description:  light blond with a greenish hint
Size:  0.17 Oz. / 5.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  
  • this product has some very fine shimmer 
  • creamy texture 
  • it claims to be multipurpose, so far I have only used it on my eyebrows to soften my black hair
  • I don't know about the 20 hour wear that it claims, but I wore it and it kept the hair in place without smudging. 
  • Giogio Armani is having their 20% Off Friends & Family Event from 11-20-14 until 12-07-14.
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Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick No. 388 Mirage

Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick No. 388 Mirage

Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick No. 388 Mirage


Shade:  No. 388 Mirage
Color Description:  pinky light coral
Size:  0.12 Oz. / 3.5 g
Price:  $33.00
Where to find it:  shop.nordstrom.com, www1.bloomingdales.com
Note(s):  
  • sheer coverage with enough color to be noticeable  
  • it had a glossy finish that wasn't slippery 
  • very comfortable to wear  
  • this product didn't have a strong scent 
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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Yves Saint Laurent Blush Radiance No. 03

Yves Saint Laurent Blush Radiance No. 03

Yves Saint Laurent Blush Radiance No. 03

Shade:  No. 03
Color Description:  light purple
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $45.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note(s): 
  • looks very bright on the pan, but it looked more of plumy shade on the cheeks
  • the darker shade looked more matte and the lighter shade more shimmery
  • pigmentation was good
  • there is a slight flowery scent to this product, but it did not linger when applied
  • this blush comes with a velvet pouch and a small brush (the brush is OK, nothing special)
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes No. 04 Spice

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes No. 04 Spice 

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes No. 04 Spice 

Shade:   No. 04 Spice 
Color Description:  golden bronze
Size:  0.21 Oz. / 6.0 g
Price:  $42.00
Where to find it:  www.tomford.com, www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):
  • the color is so beautiful
  • it had really good pigmentation
  • the texture is so creamy and smooth 
  • a little product goes a long way
  • without an eyeshadow base this product creased a tiny bit, but it stayed on without fading or smudging
  • did not crease when I used an eyeshadow primer 
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Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes No. 01 Platinum

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes No. 01 Platinum

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes No. 01 Platinum

Shade:   No. 01 Platinum
Color Description:  medium taupe
Size:  0.21 Oz. / 6.0 g
Price:  $42.00
Where to find it:  www.tomford.com, www.neimanmarcus.com, shop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):
  • the color is more of an ultra shimmery medium taupe than platinum 
  • it had really good pigmentation
  • the texture is so creamy and smooth 
  • a little product goes a long way
  • without an eyeshadow base this product creased a tiny bit, but it stayed on without fading or smudging
  • I tried it again with an eyeshadow primer and it did not crease. 
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Zoya MATTEVELVET Nail Polish in Dovima

Zoya MATTEVELVET Nail Polish in Dovima

Zoya MATTEVELVET Nail Polish in Dovima

Shade: Dovima
Color Description:  matte black with silver shimmer
Size:  0.5 Fl. Oz. / 15 ml
Price:  $9.00
Where to find it:  www.zoya.com
Note(s): 
  • full coverage with two coats
  • this color reminded me of the MAC blush packaging 
  • I wore this nail polish without a basecoat or topcoat. After 3 days, it started to show some wear on the tips and I had small tiny chips on two of my finger nails.
  • the matte finish looked kind of cool
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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture No. 54 Prune Avenue

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture No. 54 Prune Avenue

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture No. 54 Prune Avenue

Shade:  No. 54 Prune Avenue
Color Description:  reddish plum with fine shimmer
Size:  0.13 Oz. / 3.8 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note(s): 
  • slightly strong sweet floral scent
  • really good pigmentation
  • the shimmer is very fine and not too noticeable when it was applied
  • this lipstick had a creamy texture and felt slightly slippery on my lips
  • it was somewhat comfortable to wear without feeling too dry
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Monday, November 3, 2014

Bobbi Brown - Mixed Metals Collection

Bobbi Brown - Mixed Metals Collection

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Charlotte Tilbury The Vintage Vamp Luxury Palette

Charlotte Tilbury The Vintage Vamp Luxury Palette

Charlotte Tilbury The Vintage Vamp Luxury Palette

Shade:  The Vintage Vamp
Color Description: 
prime shade - shimmery rose champagne
enhance shade - satin medium burgundy
smoke shade - satin deep burgundy
pop shade - chunky gold
Size:  0.18 Oz / 5.2 g
Price:  $52.00
Where to find it:  www.beautylish.com, shop.nordstrom.com
Note(s): 
  • the prime shade had the best color pay off
  • overall they pigmentation was good
  • this palette is missing something for me to consider it a "luxury palette"
  • the pop shade is bit chunky but it was easy to apply without too much fallout 
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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 32 Rouge Expressioniste

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 32 Rouge Expressioniste

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 32 Rouge Expressioniste

Shade:  No. 32 Rouge Expressioniste
Color Description:  dark red
Size:  0.34 Fl. Oz. / 10 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note(s): 
  • full coverage with two coats
  • lasted about a week without a base coat or top coat 
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Tom Ford - No. 06 Cheek Brush

Tom Ford - No. 06 Cheek Brush

Tom Ford - No. 06 Cheek Brush

Brush Name:   No. 06 Cheek Brush
Bristles:  white goat
Length:  15.5 cm (3 centimeters bristles, 12.5 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Price:  $78.00
Made in:  Japan
Where to find it:  www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com,
www1.bloomingdales.com, www.tomford.com
Note(s):
  • very soft bristles
  • dense, can pick up a lot of product with one swipe
  • the bristles are white goat hair and they have stained a tiny bit over time
  • I haven't notice any shedding 
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Friday, October 24, 2014

Bite Beauty - Sancerre Cashmere Lip Cream

Bite Beauty - Sancerre Cashmere Lip Cream

Bite Beauty - Sancerre Cashmere Lip Cream

Shade:  Sancerre 
Color Description:  pinkish/purplish red
Size:  0.26 Oz. / 7.48 g
Price:  $28.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com
Note(s):  
  • didn't have much of a scent 
  • good pigmentation
  • creamy somewhat dry consistency without being greasy
  • had a matte finish that was long-wearing as long as the lips did not touch greasy substances such as food, lip gloss, or lip balm
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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy No. 508 Daybreak

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy No. 508 Daybreak

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy No. 508 Daybreak

Shade:  No. 508 Daybreak
Color Description:  medium pink with shimmer
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  
  • strong floral scent
  • somewhat comfortable to wear
  • felt creamy without being slippery 
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Tom Ford Contouring Cheek Color Duo No. 01 Softcore

Tom Ford Contouring Cheek Color Duo No. 01 Softcore

Tom Ford Contouring Cheek Color Duo No. 01 Softcore

Shade:   No. 01 Softcore
Color Description:  shimmery pinky champagne highliger / plum
Size:  0.70 Oz. / 20 g
Price:  $77.00
Where to find it:  www.tomford.com
Note(s):
  • really good pigmentation
  • the champagne color was very silky and ultra shimmery 
  • the plum shade looked more pigmented on the cheeks than in the swatch above
  • this product was part of the Fall 2014 Color Collection 
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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Christian Louboutin - Rouge Louboutin

Christian Louboutin - Rouge Louboutin

Christian Louboutin - Rouge Louboutin

Shade:  Rouge Louboutin
Color Description:  bright red
Size:  0.4 Fl. Oz. / 13 ml
Price:  $50.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com, www.neimanmarcus.com
  • unique packaging 
  • excellent coverage with two coats
  • lasted about a week without a basecoat or topcoat 
  • the top is massive but it was not hard to use 
  • the application brush is small and round (I prefer flat and wide brushes) 
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