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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