Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Nocturnal

Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Nocturnal

Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Nocturnal

Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Nocturnal

Shade:  Nocturnal 
Color Description:  deep berry
Size:  0.12 Oz. / 3.5 g
Price:  $30.00 / $24.00 for a refill
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com, www.hourglasscosmetics.com
Note(s):  

• creamy texture
• really good pigmentation
• somewhat hydrating
• vanilla scented
• the one I purchased must have been on the shelf for a while, since it started to smell like an old lipstick 

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Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 47 Feuille D’or

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 47 Feuille D’or

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 47 Feuille D’or

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 47 Feuille D’or

Shade:  No. 47 Feuille D’or
Color Description:  clear topcoat with gold flecks
Size:  0.34 Fl. Oz. / 10 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note(s): 

• apparently feuille d'or means "gold leaf"
• took a few passes to deposit enough gold flecks to be noticeable 
• this topcoat looked great for a about two days
• after 2 days some flecks started to fall off 
• sometimes the top layer of the flecks would peel off leaving a silver looking piece
• the texture is bit rough
• my least favorite product from YSL so far 

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Giorgio Armani Nail Lacquer No. 105 Taupe Greige

Giorgio Armani Nail Lacquer No. 105 Taupe Greige

Giorgio Armani Nail Lacquer No. 105 Taupe Greige

Shade:  No. 105 Taupe Greige
Color Description:  dark cool gray
Size:  0.2 Oz. / 6 ml
Price:  $20.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  

• medium consistency 
• really good coverage with two coats
• lasted about a week without a basecoat or topcoat 
• I liked the wide application brush, but did not like the small packaging 
• pricey for the amount of product  

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NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

Product:  Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Color Description:  looks milky white but goes on clear
Size:  0.28 Oz. / 8 g
Price:  $25.00
Where to find it:  www.narscosmetics.com, www.sephora.com
Note(s):  

• really good for keeping the eyeshadow from creasing or fading
• this base dried without feeling tacky 
• the texture felt creamy but not greasy
• I being using this for a while and I haven't experience any dryness or irritation 

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Palette

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Palette

MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Palette

Shade:  Artist Palette
Color Description:

• M 536 - Milk Tea (Matte)
• I 524 - Pinky Beige (Iridescent)
• I 550 - Olive Gray (Iridescent)
• D 652 - Celestial Earth (Diamond)
• ME 728 - Copper Red (Metallic)
• ME 230 - Peacock Blue (Metallic)
• D 926 - Blueberry (Diamond)
• ME 930 - Black Purple (Metallic) 

Size:  8 x 0.03 Oz. / 8 x 1 g
Price:  $42.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com
Note(s): 

• new formula 
• excellent range of colors and textures
• all shades had great color payoff
• D 926 was the only one with a bit of fallout and chunkier shimmer  

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Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 42 Safran Sultan

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 42 Safran Sultan

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 42 Safran Sultan

Shade:  No. 42 Safran Sultan
Color Description:  mocha saffron
Size:  0.34 Fl. Oz. / 10 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note(s): 

• unusual color
• glossy finish
• opaque with 2 coats
• lasted about a week without a basecoat or topcoat
• no chipping, just minimal wear on tips

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Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 3 Purpura

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 3 Purpura

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 3 Purpura

Shade:  No. 3 Purpura
Color Description:  shimmery purple
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  

• the texture feels creamy and silky
• it can be applied wet or dry 
• wet looked more intense and did not have much fallout 
• 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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Dior - Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 676 It-Pink

Dior - Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 676 It-Pink

Dior - Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 676 It-Pink

Shade:  No. 676 It-Pink
Color Description:  salmon pink
Size:  0.07 Oz / 2.2 g
Price:  $29.00
Where to find it:  shop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):  

• good pigmentation
• soft texture with no shimmer 
• matte finish 
• was easy to blend   
• the color showed much better on the eyelid than the swatch above

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Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat No. 3.5 Amande Lumiere (Luminous Almond)

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat No. 3.5 Amande Lumiere (Luminous Almond)

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat No. 3.5 Amande Lumiere (Luminous Almond)

Shade:  No. 3.5 Amande Lumiere (Luminous Almond)
Color Description:  soft yellow tone liquid highlighter for medium complexions
Size:  0.1 Fl. Oz. / 2.5 ml
Price:  $41.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com, www.sephora.com
Note(s): 

• worked well as a highlighter
• had to be set with powder, otherwise it would creased
• it did not look look shimmery but definitely brighten up the skin
• pricey 

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MAC Deep Dark Brunette Fluidline Brow Gelcreme

MAC Deep Dark Brunette Fluidline Brow Gelcreme

MAC Deep Dark Brunette Fluidline Brow Gelcreme

Shade:  Deep Dark Brunette 
Color Description:  rich deep brown
Size:  0.1 Oz. / 3 g
Price:  $16.00
Where to find it:  www.maccosmetics.com
Note:  

• really good pigmentation
• creamy formula
• it is supposed to be long-wearing and waterproof, however it smudged after a few hours of wear
• did not seem to hold the eyebrow hair in place like most gels do
• my eyebrows are black and I prefer ashy tones rather than browns 

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Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 44 Ambre Gingembre

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 44 Ambre Gingembre

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture No. 44 Ambre Gingembre

Shade:  No. 44 Ambre Gingembre
Color Description:  brownish orange
Size:  0.34 Fl. Oz. / 10 ml
Price:  $27.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.com
Note(s): 

• glossy finish
• opaque with 2 coats
• lasted about a week without a basecoat or topcoat
• no chipping, just minimal wear on tips

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Formula X For Sephora - Thunder Xplosive Top Coat

Formula X For Sephora - Thunder Xplosive Top Coat

Formula X For Sephora - Thunder Xplosive Top Coat

Shade:  Thunder 
Color Description:  clear topcoat with lime green, turquoise, light pink, and white confetti
Size:  0.4 Fl. Oz. / 12 ml
Price:  $12.50
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com
Note(s):  

• interesting hexagonal and semi-round shapes 
• required at least three passes to deposit enough confetti on the nail 
• looked great on the first day
• after two days the base colors started to crack and did not look pretty (I have worn the base colors alone and have never cracked)
• some confetti started to fall off on the third day

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Shiseido Limited Edition Eye Color Bar

Shiseido Limited Edition Eye Color Bar

Shiseido Limited Edition Eye Color Bar

Shade:  Limited Edition Eye Color Bar
Color Description:  7 shades of color plus 2 transformative shades (Champagne and Soda)
Size:  0.31 Oz. / 9 g
Price:  $50.00
Where to find it:  www.shiseido.com
Note(s):  

• sheer to medium pigmentation 
• silky and soft texture 
• Champagne and Soda are very shimmery and reflective 
• good selection of colors
• palette packaging is made form paper and has a magnetic clasp 

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick No. 450 Insolent Plum

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick No. 450 Insolent Plum

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick No. 450 Insolent Plum

Shade:  No. 450 Insolent Plum
Color Description:  reddish plum
Size:  0.12 Oz. / 3.5 g
Price:  $30.00
Where to find it:  www.esteelauder.com
Note(s):  

• excellent pigmentation 
• creamy texture and glossy finish 
• provided hydration and was comfortable to wear
• stayed on well and left a stain after it wore off
• subtle vanilla scent

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