Monday, December 29, 2014

MAC Old Gold Pigment

MAC Old Gold Pigment

Shade:  Old Gold 
Color Description:  tarnished gold
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.5 g
Price:  $21.00
Where to find it:  www.maccosmetics.com
Note(s):  
  • ultra shimmery when applied dry
  • has a metallic finish when applied wet
  • excellent pigmentation 
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Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 5 Auburn

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 5 Auburn

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro No. 5 Auburn

Shade:  No. 5 Auburn
Color Description:  shimmery taupe brown
Size:  0.17 Oz. / 5.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  
  • this product has way too much shimmer to be use on the eyebrows; I used it as an eyeshadow instead
  • the texture is creamy and blended well using a synthetic brush or just finger tips
  • I tried it without an eyeshadow base and it looked great for a long time (10+ hours)
  • I didn't notice any creasing 
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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow No. 214 Tisse Mademoiselle

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow No. 214 Tisse Mademoiselle 

Shade:  No. 214 Tisse Mademoiselle 
Color Description:  light taupe, light yellow, light pinky beige, and medium bronzy brown
Size:  0.07 Oz. / 2.0 g
Price:  $61.00
Where to find it:  www.chanel.com, www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):
  • all shades are very shimmery
  • color pay-off was OK
  • it took a few passes to build up color
  • the shadows felt hard pressed and when I used a brush some chunks came off
  • I don't feel like there is anything special about the formula of these eyeshadows
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Tom Ford Lip Color Matte No. 04 Pussycat

Tom Ford Lip Color Matte No. 04 Pussycat 

Tom Ford Lip Color Matte No. 04 Pussycat 

Shade:   No. 04 Pussycat  
Color Description:  medium rose
Size:  0.1 Oz. / 3.0 g
Price:  $50.00
Where to find it:  www.tomford.com, www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):
  • the finish is supposed to be matte, but it looked more like a semi-matte to me
  • felt creamy and smooth when applied
  • was comfortable to wear for a few hours
  • the color wore off without leaving a stain
  • subtle vanilla scent, however there is another scent that is stronger than vanilla (I am not sure what it is)
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 15 Corail Intuitive

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 15 Corail Intuitive

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine No. 15 Corail Intuitive

Shade:  No. 15 Corail Intuitive
Color Description:  soft coral with shimmer
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.5 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.yslbeautyus.comwww.sephora.com
Note(s):  
  • sweet floral scent 
  • sheer, glossy finish
  • comfortable to wear 
  • extremely soft texture
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Dior Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 167 It-Purple

Dior Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 167 It-Purple

Dior Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow No. 167 It-Purple

Shade:  No. 167 It-Purple
Color Description:  satin purple
Size:  0.07 Oz / 2.2 g
Price:  $29.00
Where to find it:  shop.nordstrom.com
Note(s):  
  • soft texture with fine shimmer 
  • the color looks great in the pan but when applied it looked patchy
  • color payoff wasn't very good on its on and it was hard to blend
  • to get better color payoff, I used a purple eyeliner as a base 
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Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 7 Sweet Fire

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 7 Sweet Fire

Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow No. 7 Sweet Fire

Shade:  No. 7 Sweet Fire
Color Description:  frosty pink
Size:  0.14 Oz. / 4.0 g
Price:  $34.00
Where to find it:  www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
Note(s):  
  • looked more intense when applied wet
  • had a tiny amount of fallout 
  • silky almost creamy texture  
  • 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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SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow No. 13 Akanezora

SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow No. 13 Akanezora

SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow No. 13 Akanezora

Shade:  No. 13 Akanezora
Color Description:  matte pale pink, shimmery light pink, shimmery medium pink, and creamy brown
Cost:  ¥ 6,800 / £45.00 / about 59.00 USD (depending how the dollar is doing that day)
Size:  0.19 Oz. / 5.5 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:
"An elegant four-in one eyeshadow palette that contains innovative silicon-coated powders and amino acid-coated pigments developed to promote healthy skin and for long-lasting finish. It spreads smoothly, giving depth and beautiful gradation onto the lids to bring out your eyes."
Note(s):  
  • with the exception of the creamy brown, all other shades had sheer color payoff 
  • fine, silky texture
  • this palette came with some applicators that where useful, especially the small eyeshadow/blending brush 
  • it also came with a velvet pouch 
  • the creamy brown worked well as a liner; it stayed on the top lip without smudging but it faded on the lower lash line 
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Hourglass Diffused Heat Ambient Lighting Blush

Hourglass Diffused Heat Ambient Lighting Blush

Hourglass Diffused Heat Ambient Lighting Blush

Shade:  Diffused Heat 
Color Description:  vibrant poppy with gold shimmer
Size:  0.15 Oz. / 4.2 g
Price:  $35.00
Where to find it:  www.sephora.comwww.hourglasscosmetics.com
Note(s):  
  • the color is bright but it is also buildable 
  • texture is smooth with the exception of the shimmer 
  • pigmentation is good but the gold shimmer looks a bit chunky and doesn't transfer well to the skin
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Tom Ford No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush

Tom Ford No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush

Tom Ford No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush

Brush Name:  No. 11 Eye Shadow Brush
Bristles:  white goat
Length:  16.9 cm (1.5 centimeters bristles, 15.4 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Price:  $56.00
Made in:  Japan
Where to find it:  www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com,
www1.bloomingdales.comwww.tomford.com
Note(s):
  • very soft bristles
  • it takes a while to build up color with this brush
  • even after washing and using this brush, it hasn't shed 
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Tom Ford No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush

Tom Ford No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush

Tom Ford No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush

Brush Name:   No. 13 Eye Shadow Blend Brush
Bristles:  white goat
Length:  17.3 cm (1.8 centimeters bristles, 15.5 centimeters ferrule and handle)
Price:  $56.00
Made in:  Japan
Where to find it:  www.neimanmarcus.comshop.nordstrom.com,
www1.bloomingdales.comwww.tomford.com
Note(s):
  • the bristles are very soft and great for blending 
  • after using it for a while, the bristles have stained a bit but much
  • I haven't had shedding problems so far 
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