Category: Beauty

Beauty

NARS Cruella Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil Review & Swatches

NARS Cruella Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil ($30.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep, slightly muted, red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one stroke Lightly emollient, creamy, lightweight Set to a flexible, lightly tacky but transfer-resistant finish Applied evenly and smoothly across lips, fairly forgiving of lip texture/lip lines Long-wearing (7 hours), non-drying
Christine
Beauty

Dior Rose Tulle (743) Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Dior Rose Tulle (743) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, pink-leaning color story with four shimmery shades (they ranged from satin to glitter) paired with one matte shade. The quality was decent, but the formula was better prior to being reformulated as the newer formula is a bit thinner and has weaker longevity. Rose Tulle #1 is a very pale whitish-peach with an iridescent pink pearl throughout. Opaque pigmentation Smooth, not too firmly or softly pressed, a touch powdery Applied evenly and blended out well Average-wearing (7.5 hours before fading visibly) Rose Tulle #2 Continue Reading…
Christine
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Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #725

Recent Purchases/Rediscoveries: I have some new MAC lipsticks to swatch, along with Tom Ford's winter collection... Weekend plans: I need to photograph/swatch, but I haven't had the motivation! I'm sure part of it is just being busier/more tired between more on-site volunteering at the rescue along with taking care of my newest foster, which is an orphaned pup. I drove 120 miles round-trip last Friday to pick her up, as she was only a week old and had serious injuries. She is doing well so far, and she has recovered tremendously from her injuries! Mittens is still quite young, though, Continue Reading…
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Beauty

L’Oreal Le Rouge Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

L'Oreal Le Rouge Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick ($13.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a flat, matte finish (once set). Fully opaque pigmentation in one layer Smooth, fluid, and easily spreadable Applied evenly; very tacky as it set (took about 1.5 minutes) - do not touch lips while setting! Long-wearing (8 hours very well, but not 16 as marketed); lightly drying over time
Christine
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NARS Born to Be Wild Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil Review & Swatches

NARS Born to Be Wild Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil ($30.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. Opaque pigmentation in one stroke Lightly emollient, creamy, lightweight Set to a flexible, lightly tacky but transfer-resistant finish Applied evenly and smoothly across lips, fairly forgiving of lip texture/lip lines Long-wearing (5.5 hours), non-drying
Christine
Beauty

Danessa Myricks 24K & Gilded ColorFix Liquid Metals Reviews & Swatches

Danessa Myricks 24K ColorFix Liquid Metals ($20.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, medium gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. Semi-opaque, buildable coverage Lightweight, spreadable, blendable Applied evenly with fingertip or a brush, enough working time Long-wearing (9 hours) Danessa Myricks Gilded ColorFix Liquid Metals ($20.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a rich, molten copper with strong, warm undertones and lighter, golden-copper pearl throughout. Nearly opaque coverage Lightweight, spreadable, fairly blendable Applied evenly with fingertip or a brush, enough working time Long-wearing (9 hours)
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