Signature Brushes By Laura Mercier luxurious 10-piece brush collection

Signature Brushes By Laura Mercier luxurious 10-piece brush collection

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Tarte - Lights, Camera, Lashes Inner Rim Liner

Tarte - Lights, Camera, Lashes Inner Rim Liner

Tarte - Lights, Camera, Lashes Inner Rim Liner

Shade:  Lights, Camera, Lashes Inner Rim Liner
Color Description:  soft beige
Size:  0.009 Oz. / 0.25 g
Price:  $19.00
Where to find it:  tartecosmetics.com, www.sephora.com
Note(s):  

• this product can be use underneath eyebrows too
• I mostly used it in the inner rim of the eyes (as the name of the product)
• the texture was not creamy; it felt dry to me
• the applications was not smooth; it dragged and skipped 
• did not last long in the inner rim (at most 30 min)
• the color is nice and brightening 

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick No. 110 Insatiable Ivory

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick No. 110 Insatiable Ivory

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick No. 110 Insatiable Ivory

Shade:  No. 110 Insatiable Ivory
Color Description:  pinky warm beige
Size:  0.12 Oz. / 3.5 g
Price:  $30.00
Where to find it:  www.esteelauder.com
Note(s):  

• the best "nude" lipstick I have found for my medium skin tone
• excellent pigmentation without looking too light on the lips 
• creamy texture and glossy finish 
• provided hydration and was comfortable to wear
• subtle vanilla scent

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Dior Addict It-Line No. 169 It-Purple

Dior Addict It-Line No. 169 It-Purple

Dior Addict It-Line No. 169 It-Purple

Shade:  No. 169 It-Purple
Color Description:  glossy purple
Size:  0.08 Fl. Oz. / 2.5 ml
Price:  $31.00
Where to find it:  shop.nordstrom.com, www.sephora.com
Note(s):  

• the color is pretty but this product was disappointing 
• the finish is glossy but it never dry 
• after application the liner remained sticky 
• since it did not dry, it smudge on on my upper lid
• the consistency is gooey and the color payoff is sheer
• expensive for the amount of product 

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MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot

MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot

MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot

Shade:  Rubenesque
Color Description:  golden peach with gold pearl
Size:  0.17 Oz. / 5 g
Price:  $21.00
Where to find it:  www.maccosmetics.com
Note:  

• really good pigmentation
• creamy and lightweight formula
• can be use as a base or be worn on its own
• I used a shadow base underneath this product and it lasted a long time without creasing 

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Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara No. 872 It-Pink

Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara No. 872 It-Pink

Dior Addict It-Lash Mascara No. 872 It-Pink

Shade:  No. 872 It-Pink
Color Description:  pink
Size:  0.30 Fl. Oz. / 9.0 ml
Price:  $26.00
Where to find it:  shop.nordstrom.com, www.sephora.com
Note(s):  

• not your everyday mascara color 
• provided some volume but it did not hold the curl in place
• the color showed on my black lashes
• the formula is not waterproof but it lasted a long time without smearing or flaking
• it was easy to remove

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Palette in i-Candy

Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Palette in i-Candy

Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Palette in i-Candy

Shade:  i-Candy
Color Description:  mixture of matte and shimmery shades
Size:  0.03 Oz. / 1.1 g each shade (12 X 0.03 Oz / 12 X 1.1 g)
Price:  £7.99 / $11.99
Made in China
Where to find it:  Superdrug in the UK, also available online at www.sleekmakeup.com
Note(s):

• I purchased mine in a Superdrug and have not order from the website. 
• the shimmery shades had better color payoff than the matte shades
• the texture on the matte shades was dry and chalky
• Liquorice and Blue Fizzle had the worst pigmentation and texture
• I am not a fan of the packaging. It is slim, but hard to open and it feels cheap. 

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Hourglass Dim Infusion Ambient Lighting Blush

Hourglass Dim Infusion Ambient Lighting Blush

Hourglass Dim Infusion Ambient Lighting Blush

Shade:  Dim Infusion
Color Description:  subdued coral
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.2 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.com, www.hourglasscosmetics.com
Note(s):  

• buildable color 
• silky texture,
• excellent pigmentation
• this particular shade is bit light for my complexion and I prefer to used it as a highlighter 

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Shu Uemura Princess Coral lip and cheek fun-tasy

Shu Uemura Princess Coral lip and cheek fun-tasy

Shu Uemura Princess Coral lip and cheek fun-tasy

Shade:  Princess Coral

Color Description:  bright creamy orange

Size:  0.52 Oz. / 15 g

Price:  on sale $12.00 (original price was $25.00)
Where to find it:  www.shuuemura-usa.com

Note(s): 

• semi-matte finish
• creamy yet silky texture 
• can be use on the lips and cheeks 
• I mostly used mine on the lips and it wore well and left a stain
• no detectable scent 
• cute packaging 

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