Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick No. 505 Orchid

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick No. 505 Orchid

Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick No. 505 Orchid

Shade:  No. 505 Orchid
Color Description:  sheer pink with shimmer
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note:  this lipstick had a stronger floral scent compared to others, comfortable to wear, sheer color payoff
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Benefit Skinny Jeans Creaseless Cream Shadow

Benefit Skinny Jeans Creaseless Cream Shadow

Benefit Skinny Jeans Creaseless Cream Shadow

Shade:  Skinny Jeans
Color Description:  pewter
Size:  0.16 Oz. / 4.5 g
Price:  $20.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com, www.benefitcosmetics.com
Note:  very creamy texture, excellent pigmentation, lasted a long time with an eyeshadow primer underneath, the packaging is bulky and hard to open and close
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Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 38 Gris Underground

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 38 Gris Underground

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 38 Gris Underground

Shade:  No. 38 Gris Underground
Color Description:  purplish gray
Size:  0.34 Fl. Oz. / 10 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note:  full-coverage with two coats, glossy on its own but looks even better with a topcoat, long-lasting with minimal wear on the tips
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SUQQU Bright Up Lipstick No. 05 Hanaanzu

SUQQU Bright Up Lipstick No. 05 Hanaanzu

SUQQU Bright Up Lipstick No. 05 Hanaanzu

Shade:  No. 05 Hanaanzu
Color Description:  muted rose
Cost:  ¥ 5,000 / £27.00 / about 50.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
Size:  3.8 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:
"The creamy lipstick glides smoothly and gives a brilliant matte shade just with one application. It covers signs of aging such as dullness and fine lines, whilst enhancing an enlivened healthy appearance of both your lips and skin overall."
Note:  This is a great lipstick but the description is bit off. The finish was sheer and glossy without feeling slippery. The creamy formula made it comfortable to wear for a few hours. The product gathered on my lip creases but it did not look bad. There was not a noticeable scent to this product.
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Hakuhodo J 103 Powder/Blush/Contour Brush Tapered

Hakuhodo J 103 Powder/Blush/Contour Brush Tapered

Hakuhodo J 103 Powder/Blush/Contour Brush Tapered

About this brush:
All the details are here www.hakuhodousa.com
Made in Japan
Cost:  ¥ 7,000, about $69.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
at the Hakuhodo website this brush costs $84.00
Where to find it:
I bought this brush at Tokyu deparment store in Shibuya, Japan. If you are visiting Japan, definitely buy there since the price is a bit lower. I have not order online yet, so I cannot comment on the service. Hakuhodo also has a physical store in Torrence, CA.

Hakuhodo at Shibuya, Japan

Note:  The white goat and synthetic bristles look whiter in person than the pictures. This brush feels very soft and I like to use it for highlighting. The tapered shape is great for applying powder underneath the eyes.
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Hakuhodo J 531 Powder & Blush Brush L Angled

Hakuhodo J 531 Powder & Blush Brush L Angled

Hakuhodo J 531 Powder & Blush Brush L Angled

About this brush:
All the details are here www.hakuhodousa.com
Made in Japan
Cost:  ¥ 7,200, about $71.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
at the Hakuhodo website this brush costs $87.00
Where to find it:
I bought this brush at Tokyu deparment store in Shibuya, Japan. If you are visiting Japan, definitely buy there since the price is a bit lower. I have not order online yet, so I can not comment on the service. Hakuhodo also has a physical store in Torrence, CA.

Hakuhodo at Shibuya, Japan

Note:  The bristles are white goat and look whiter in person than the pictures. I like using this brush for powder and light bronzing.
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Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint By Barry M - GNP 11 Dragon Fruit, GNP 17 Blue Grape, GNP 1 Plum

Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint By Barry M - GNP 1 Plum

Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint By Barry M - GNP 1 Plum

Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint By Barry M - GNP 11 Dragon Fruit, GNP 17 Blue Grape, GNP 1 Plum

Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint By Barry M - GNP 17 Blue Grape

Shade:  GNP 1 Plum, GNP 11 Dragon Fruit, GNP 17 Blue Grape
Color Description: 
GNP 1 Plum - dark purple
GNP 11 Dragon Fruit - sheer pink with shimmer
GNP 17 Blue Grape - bright blue
Size:  0.35 Fl. Oz. / 10.0 ml
Price:  £3.99 / about $6.80 each
Where to find it:  Superdrug in the UK, also available online at www.barrym.com
Note:  I purchased mine during a sale at a Superdrug  in London. I have not ordered from the website, so can't comment on that. When I bought these polishes the sale was buy two get one free and it sounded like a great deal, but after trying them on I was pretty disappointed. Of the three shades the best performing as Plum. The formula was thick but it went on smoothly. Plum only looked good for a couple of days before it started to wear at the tips. Blue Grape looked pretty on the bottle, but it looked awful on the nails. Even with the recommended base coat, the polish kept separating (see picture above). I thought that if I used a second coat the coverage would even out, but it just looked uneven. Dragon Fruit was by far the worst. The consistency was thin and I thought it would dry fast, but after waiting 30 minutes I gave up. It was not worth the hassle.
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Giorgio Armani Waterproof Smooth Silk Eye Pencil No. 01

Giorgio Armani Waterproof Smooth Silk Eye Pencil No. 01

Giorgio Armani Waterproof Smooth Silk Eye Pencil No. 01

Shade:  No. 01 (on the website the number and appearance is different from the one I bought at Sephora)
Color Description:  blueish black
Size:  0.04 Oz. / 1.2 g
Price:  $30.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note:  creamy formula, not as black as expected, despite of being waterproof it did not wear well in the inner rim of my eye or around it
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HOURGLASS Radiant Magenta Ambient Lighting Blush

HOURGLASS Radiant Magenta Ambient Lighting Blush

HOURGLASS Radiant Magenta Ambient Lighting Blush

Shade:  Radiant Magenta
Color Description:  golden fuchsia
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.2 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com, www.hourglasscosmetics.com
Note:  buildable color, silky texture, excellent pigmentation
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer No. M0 Bare

Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer No. M0 Bare

Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer No. M0 Bare

Shade:  No. M0 Bare
Color Description:  peachy beige
Size:  0.3 Fl. Oz. / 9.0 ml
Price:  $21.00
Where to find it:  www.esteelauder.com
Note:  not as glossy as it claims to be, the consistency was slightly thick and it did not covered evenly in one coat, stayed on longer and looked better with a top coat
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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 19 Fuchsia In Rage

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 19 Fuchsia In Rage

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 19 Fuchsia In Rage

Shade:  No. 19 Fuchsia In Rage
Color Description:  soft, sheer glossy fuchsia
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.5 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com, www.sephora.com
Note:  sweet floral scent, sheer with good pigmentation, the glossiness almost felt slippery, a bit on the dry side after a few hours, left a stain on the lips after it wore off
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Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow No. 2 Lust Red

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow No. 2 Lust Red

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow No. 2 Lust Red

Shade:  No. 2 Lust Red
Color Description:  black with pinky red shimmer
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note:  can be apply wet or dry, stayed on longer with an eyeshadow base, had a lot of fallout when applied dry, color payoff was more intense when applied wet
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Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour No. 575 Starlet

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour No. 575 Starlet

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour No. 575 Starlet

Shade:  No. 575 Starlet
Color Description:  peachy pink with shimmer
Size:  0.4 Fl. Oz. / 13 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.chanel.com
Note:  thin consistency but good color payoff, lasted almost a week without using a top coat or base coat
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NARS Mozambique Eye Paint

NARS Mozambique Eye Paint

NARS Mozambique Eye Paint

Shade:  Mozambique 
Color Description:  olive
Size:  0.08 Oz. / 2.5 g
Price:  $25.00
Where to find it:  www.narscosmetics.com, www.sephora.com
Note:  creamy formula, works well as an eyeshadow or eye liner, using an eyeshadow primer prevented the product from creasing and smudging, really good pigmentation
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Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara No. 272 It-Blue

Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara No. 272 It-Blue

Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara No. 272 It-Blue

Shade:  No. 272 It-Blue
Color Description:  bright blue
Size:  0.30 Fl. Oz. / 9.0 ml
Price:  $26.00
Where to find it:  shop.nordstrom.com, www.sephora.com
Note:  provided some volume but does not hold the curl in place, the blue color really showed on my black lashes, the formula is not waterproof but it lasted a long time without smearing or flaking, easy to remove
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Yves Saint Laurent Long-Lasting Waterproof Eye Pencil No. 12 Bleu Acqua

Yves Saint Laurent Long-Lasting Waterproof Eye Pencil No. 12 Bleu Acqua

Yves Saint Laurent Long-Lasting Waterproof Eye Pencil No. 12 Bleu Acqua

Shade:  No. 12 Bleu Acqua (Bleu Lumiere/Luminous Blue)
Color Description:  aqua (greenish blue)
Size:  0.04 Fl. Oz. / 1.2 g (on the package the size is written in fluid ounces even though the product is solid)
Price:  $30.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note:  expensive for an eye pencil but it comes with a pencil sharpener, creamy texture, really good color payoff, somewhat long-lasting
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Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour No. 623 Mirabella

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour No. 623 Mirabella

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour No. 623 Mirabella

Shade:  No. 623 Mirabella
Color Description:  bright, creamy orange
Size:  0.4 Fl. Oz. / 13 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.chanel.com
Note:  a bit on the thick side but good coverage with two coats, lasted almost a week without using a top coat or base coat, no chipping
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick - No. 460 Brazen

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick - No. 460 Brazen

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick - No. 460 Brazen

Shade:  No. 460 Brazen
Color Description:  deed wine with a lot of purple like a bordeaux or burgundy
Size:  0.12 Oz. / 3.5 g
Price:  $30.00
Where to find it:  www.esteelauder.com (online exclusive)
Note:  like the name suggests this color shade is bold, has excellent pigmentation, creamy texture, stayed on well and left a stain as it wore off, not as hydrating as I hoped, make sure to exfoliate your lips before application so that it will look even and smooth, subtle vanilla scent
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MAC Legendary Lure and Silver Sun Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Legendary Lure Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Legendary Lure Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Silver Sun Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Silver Sun Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

Shade:  Legendary Lure and Silver Sun
Color Description:
Legendary Lure - deep cerulean
Silver Sun - midtone dirty seafoam green
Size:  0.04 Oz. / 1.3 g (each)
Price:  $19.50
Where to find it:  www.maccosmetics.com (mostly sold out online, check counters for availability)
Note:  smaller in size compare to permanent eyeshadows, pretty packaging but some are hard to open, both had good pigmentation
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MAC Lorelei and Fathoms Deep Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Lorelei Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Lorelei Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Fathoms Deep Extra Dimension Eye Shadow 

MAC Fathoms Deep Extra Dimension Eye Shadow 

Shade:  Lorelei and Fathoms Deep
Color Description:
Lorelei - golden beige
Fathoms Deep - deep blue
Size:  0.04 Oz. / 1.3 g (each)
Price:  $19.50
Where to find it:  www.maccosmetics.com (mostly sold out online, check counters for availability)
Note:  smaller in size compare to permanent eyeshadows, pretty packaging but some are hard to open, both had good pigmentation
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MAC Sea Worship and Soul Serenade Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Sea Worship Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Sea Worship Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Soul Serenade Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

MAC Soul Serenade Extra Dimension Eye Shadow

Shade:  Sea Worship and Soul Serenade
Color Description:
Sea Worship - tarnish olive
Soul Serenade - plumish brown
Size:  0.04 Oz. / 1.3 g (each)
Price:  $19.50
Where to find it:  www.maccosmetics.com (mostly sold out online, check counters for availability)
Note:  smaller in size compare to permanent eyeshadows, pretty packaging but some are hard to open, Sea Worship had better color payoff than Soul Serenade
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