I haven’t been having much luck in the highlighter department that much lately because my skin has been holding a mutiny against me for some time and I’ve only recently been able to quell the rebellion. It just seemed like when I use highlighter, it just emphasizes my pores and acne scars. Sob! So when I came across the Kiko…
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The Kiko Double Dare Eyeshadow and Eyeliner ($12.00) is supposed to be a long-lasting, double ended shadow and pencil combination. While it is a double-ended shadow and pencil combination, long-lasting, it is not (at least not for my oily ass lids). Kiko Double Dare Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Gold – Teal
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The CoverFX Foundation Drops ($44.00) have been getting so many rave reviews, I thought I would let you all know my experience with them. I was trying to fix my It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream in Rich ($38.00), which left me with a very ashy result.
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Fiona Stiles Radiant Aqua Eye Veil ($22.00) is a water-based cream eyeshadow that’s supposed to be long-lasting, ultra pigmented, and smudge-resistant. The brand claims it can be used as a base or on its own, which I plan to experiment with. I purchased two colors Baltic, described as amethyst and Arrow, a metallic brown. Cream eye shadow revolutionized. Innovative water-based texture…
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I received two of Milk Makeup’s Lip Color Lipsticks as a sample with a $25 purchase from Sephora in the colors C.R.E.A.M. (nude mauve) and O.G. Red (pretty much a true red). This bold Lip Color bathes lips in hydration for comfortable all day wear. Shea butter, coconut oils, and grapefruit peel oils soften lips and boost moisture. Meanwhile, Milk…
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I just knew the Too Face Melted Matte Liquified Lipsticks would sell out when I saw they were being released. I noticed that there weren’t many really unique colors, so I quickly placed an order for Sell Out and Queen Bee, pretty safe choices… presumably. Today I bring you Sell Out, as it is my favorite of the two. Sell…
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Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Long Wear Lipstick L: Sell Out; R: Queen Bee
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I don’t own many contour palettes and after trying this one, it looks like I won’t need to. Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Palette (Dark)
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Dionysus really loved his reds. In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the god of wine and fertility, responsible for good drunks, bad drunks, happy drunks, angry drunks, chatty drunks… and the passion that may or may not follow after having said wine. I think I would have really liked him. 🙂 ColourPop’s Ultra Matte liquid lipstick in LAX reminds me of a…
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Kiko’s High Pigment Shadows ($9.00) in Pearly Coffee and Pearly Gold made a really great first impression on me when I swatched them. The brand claims they are a highly pigmented shadow for wet and dry use. Kiko High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadow
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Color correctors have gotten so much hype lately. I really don’t technically have a use for them the way most people use them: to conceal dark circles, so I use them to brighten up my eye area where my horrible bags reside. I was most interested in the YSL Violet Touche Eclat, but after swatching, I quickly realized Apricot Bisque…
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I have it on really good authority (stats, baby) that a lot of people are crazy about Dior’s Dior Addict lipsticks. So when I went a’swatching at KIKO, the Glossy Dream Sheer Lipsticks ($12.00) instantly reminded me a lot of those Dior Addict lipsticks! But how do they live up to Dior Addict? Kiko Glossy Dream Sheer Lipstick
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Say it ain’t so! When I first came across ColourPop Swift, I wasn’t so sure about it. I didn’t think it was something that could be useful for my skin tone, but decided to go ahead with the $8.00 purchase. The blush is pretty creamy and exceeded my expectations, in terms of color. ColourPop Super Shock Matte Blush – Swift
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ColourPop recently released a super limited edition (restocked!), newly formulated Lippie Stix ahead of Valentine’s Day called Trust Me. I must admit, it was a very impulsive buy. I mean, I have more red lipstick than I can get through, but I wanted this because I wanted to try the new satin matte formula. I also impulsively bought the liner…
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I purchased the Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes in four colors, and this is the third one I am reviewing. See this post for a more detailed review on the formula, and two of the other colors, Gorgeous and Devotion. The color I am showing you all today is Covet. Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme Covet
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I’m not usually one to fall for infomercials… but I fell for it. I saw an infomercial for IT Cosmetics Your Skin but Better CC Cream with SPF 50 first at home, and then on a plane. I took that as a sign that I needed it! I was delighted when I saw that it was offered in a tone…
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If I had to describe my work style, I’d say I am the type of person that believes you should look your best because you never know who you will run into. I make an exception for Fridays, which are casual and I opt for jeans, even though there are those in my circle that scoff at the thought of…
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The Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes ($8.99) boast transfer-resistant, highly saturated color. It’s the velvet type formula and smells like birthday cake! These two colors are my favorite of the four that I purchased. They are transfer-resistant, but very drying, even with lip balm. As the day progresses and my lips become more dry, my lips begin to peel and…
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When the Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint ($44.00) came out, I was hard-pressed to have it. I did want to swatch it first because there was only one true color that looked like it might be right for me and that was Polynesia. It sank into my skin like it belonged there and dried down beautifully matte. I had to…
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With so much going on in the beauty realm, it’s hard to stay focused on passion. I started this blog because long ago, I discovered I had a love for beauty; all things beautiful. Things that make me feel beautiful, make me look beautiful, and are just beautiful to the eye of the beholder, which in this case is me.…
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