Wednesday, April 30, 2014

MAQUILLAGE by Shiseido True Eye Shadow PK 363

MAQUILLAGE by Shiseido True Eye Shadow PK 363

MAQUILLAGE by Shiseido True Eye Shadow PK 363

Shade:  PK 363
Color Description:  shimmery champagne, shimmery light pink, satin golden bronze, satin dark brown, and a matte "under-eye highlight"
Size:  3.5 g
Price:  ¥3,675, about $36.00 USD
Where to find it:  this was purchased at a drugstore in Japan,
www.maquillage.shiseido.com
Note:  the shimmery champagne and the light pink had the most fall-out, the pigmentation was OK, but overall these eyeshadows faded overtime
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MAQUILLAGE by Shiseido True Rouge RD 382

MAQUILLAGE by Shiseido True Rouge RD 382

MAQUILLAGE by Shiseido True Rouge RD 382

Shade:  RD 382
Color Description:  light pink with fine shimmer
Size:  4.0 g
Price:  ¥3,150, about $31.00 USD
Where to find it:  this was purchased at a drugstore in Japan, www.maquillage.shiseido.com
Note:  very glossy finish, comfortable to wear, subtle fragrance
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Sleek MakeUP Au Naturel i-Divine Palette

Sleek MakeUP Au Naturel i-Divine Palette

Sleek MakeUP Au Naturel i-Divine Palette

Shade:  Au Naturel
Color Description:  a mixture of matte and shimmery shades
Size:  0.03 Oz. / 1.1 g each eyeshadow (12 X 0.03 Oz / 12 X 1.1 g)
Price:  £7.99 / $11.99
Designed and developed in the UK produced in China
Where to find it:  Superdrug in the UK, also available online at www.sleekmakeup.com
Note:  I purchased mine in a Superdrug and have not order from the website. All shades have good pigmentation. These eyeshadows are mineral based, but still contain talc.
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Monday, April 28, 2014

SUQQU Eyeliner Brush D and Eyeshadow Brush F

SUQQU Eyeshadow Brush F

About this brush:
13.1 centimeters total length (1.1 centimeters bristles, 12 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Bristles made of squirrel, very very soft
Made in Japan
Cost:  ¥ 8,000, about $78.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
From Suqqu's booklet:
"This voluminous, functional flat-shaped brush enables you to create beautiful gradations with ease."
Note:  better at packing color rather than sweeping color across the lid


SUQQU Eyeliner Brush D

About this brush:
12.7 centimeters total length (0.7 centimeters bristles, 12 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Natural bristles (not sure what kind)
Made in Japan
Cost:  ¥ 4,000, about $39.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
From Suqqu's booklet:
"A brush with an angled tip, perfect for applying colour to the outside edges and corners of the eyes."
Note:  great for smudging and placing eyeliner

Where to find them:
If you are visiting London or live there, Selfridges carries Suqqu.
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.
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Friday, April 25, 2014

SUQQU Cheek Brush

SUQQU Cheek Brush

SUQQU Cheek Brush - front view

SUQQU Cheek Brush - side view


About this brush:
15.5 centimeters total length (3.5 centimeters bristles, 12 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Bristles made of squirrel, very very soft
Made in Japan
Cost:  ¥ 15,000, about $147.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
Where to find it:
If you are visiting London or live there, Selfridges carries Suqqu.
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:
"Soft long haired brush for a soft application of colour and a natural finish to your cheeks."
Note:  amazingly soft bristles, picks up just the right amount of blush
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

HOURGLASS Luminous Flush Ambient Lighting Blush

HOURGLASS Luminous Flush Ambient Lighting Blush 

HOURGLASS Luminous Flush Ambient Lighting Blush

HOURGLASS Luminous Flush Ambient Lighting Blush

Shade:  Luminous Flush
Color Description:  champagne rose
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.2 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com, www.hourglasscosmetics.com
Note:  buildable color, very fine shimmer particles
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Monday, April 21, 2014

SUQQU Eyebrow Brush G

SUQQU Eyebrow Brush G 

SUQQU Eyebrow Brush G 

SUQQU Eyebrow Brush G 


About this brush:
12.8 centimeters total length (0.8 centimeters bristles, 12 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Natural bristles (not sure what kind)
Made in Japan
Cost:  ¥ 4,000, about $39.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
Where to find it:
If you are visiting London or live there, Selfridges carries Suqqu.
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:
"Perfect for drawing the outline of eyebrows."
Note:  bristles are firm yet soft
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Saturday, April 19, 2014

SUQQU Eyeshadow Brush L

SUQQU Eyeshadow Brush L

SUQQU Eyeshadow Brush L - front view

SUQQU Eyeshadow Brush L - side view

About this brush:
14 centimeters total length (2 centimeters bristles, 12 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Bristles made of squirrel, very very soft
Made in Japan
Cost:  ¥ 8,000, £48.00, about $78.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
Where to find it:
If you are visiting London or live there, Selfridges carries Suqqu.
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:
"A soft and large brush that creates beautiful and even colour gradation with ease."
Note:  amazing blending brush, really soft
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy No. 302 Tokyo

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy No. 302 Tokyo 

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy No. 302 Tokyo

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy No. 302 Tokyo

Shade:  No. 302 Tokyo
Color Description:  sheer coral with some shimmer
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note:  subtle floral scent, comfortable to wear, sheer color payoff
Tumblr:  makeupswatch.tumblr.com

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 48 Rose Scabiosa

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 48 Rose Scabiosa

Shade:  No. 48 Rose Scabiosa 
Color Description:  pink with a hint of purple
Size:  0.34 Fl. Oz. / 10 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note: glossy finish, can last up to one week with a base coat and top coat

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte No. 32 Corail Jalouse (Jealous Coral)

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte No. 32 Corail Jalouse (Jealous Coral)

Shade:  No. 32 Corail Jalouse (Jealous Coral)
Color Description:  pinky coral
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note:  floral scent, very soft texture