tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66088780098084878882024-03-13T07:03:19.157-07:00MakeUp Addictedrismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-85632363227990253542012-01-13T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.067-08:00Review and Swatches: Estee Lauder Pure Color Gelee Powder Eyeshadow in Cyber Lilac<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1IDWQf9Y7o7GyM28we4lZp2e68LOCGUMOBoFquzSFyfyPIYPv0N0M7HANvDeXoBQ9CgCyLklOTkE8ZLRLGcH-a1cZBZ_PrVw9V0tYRjpO6OQY173KfC2o-6V8Pr3aUMK2ynB-ouCt8jy/s1600/DSCN0157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1IDWQf9Y7o7GyM28we4lZp2e68LOCGUMOBoFquzSFyfyPIYPv0N0M7HANvDeXoBQ9CgCyLklOTkE8ZLRLGcH-a1cZBZ_PrVw9V0tYRjpO6OQY173KfC2o-6V8Pr3aUMK2ynB-ouCt8jy/s320/DSCN0157.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's obvious that I've been busy if I am just getting around to posting this beauty: Estee Lauder Pure Color Gelee Powder Eyeshadow in Cyber Lilac. I received this for Christmas from my mom and I absolutely love it. I actually had sent her some <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/estee-lauder-cyber-lilac-pure-color-gelee-powder-eyeshadow-review-photos-swatches">swatches from Temptalia's</a> site because I thought these were so beautiful. Evidently no one around us had them so she had it shipped in from Nordstrom's a few states over - guess these are quite popular, and once I saw it in real life, I could see why!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLimYbnazDmTWDUrkNXi5QHM0GAxIYDV2EvzldNu9sPnlXyKTRCtZY1224g1CsyZmLraBWuDOmvfKkQnuptXItvO3Rs69W9YArDxNLUpn52Ek0NbfVg2Am6Xw2lVP7FXnnKJueVZ0Sn2g/s1600/DSCN0158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLimYbnazDmTWDUrkNXi5QHM0GAxIYDV2EvzldNu9sPnlXyKTRCtZY1224g1CsyZmLraBWuDOmvfKkQnuptXItvO3Rs69W9YArDxNLUpn52Ek0NbfVg2Am6Xw2lVP7FXnnKJueVZ0Sn2g/s320/DSCN0158.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This comes in a beautiful gold compact that opens up with a mirror the size of the compact, a sponge applicator and the actual product, which looks like ripples and waves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>"Color so metallic, it's futuristic. A first-ever techno tri-blend formula that's gel, powder and liquid in one. Create several looks from one shade. Apply it dry for a smooth, molten metal finish. Use it wet for a hyper-cyber effect to intensify the color and metallic shine. Unique formula allows you to build the fantasy to the highest chromatic shine. Sophisticated metallic finish looks beautiful on all skin tones."</em> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNb_F-ZvXzAmHkhUIBzXeEHEVmNly7IbHMkSGBTZgQEl6JgojPQX2L2Hnk5VEqmoICP385v5ZRId9-5v2RHSqfOBNEFTrCA6dd3iyFXTdlgi9KuVcOReRAwSz_aRd19L8JU_Ux7PpEDSMX/s1600/DSCN0159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNb_F-ZvXzAmHkhUIBzXeEHEVmNly7IbHMkSGBTZgQEl6JgojPQX2L2Hnk5VEqmoICP385v5ZRId9-5v2RHSqfOBNEFTrCA6dd3iyFXTdlgi9KuVcOReRAwSz_aRd19L8JU_Ux7PpEDSMX/s320/DSCN0159.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A closeup of the color and you can really see the metallic finish. This is sort of a blend between a powder and a liquid. It initial look reminds me of a pressed version of the <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/04/mac-crushed-metal-pigments-stack-2.html">MAC Crushed Metal pigments</a>, but less grainy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No matter what I did, my camera would not pick up the complexity of this shadow. Not only is it purple and metallic, it has just the slightest red undertone with different shimmer - maybe some taupe and some deeper purple, but its very small and hard to detect without looking at it up close. This was the best I could get. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Kxoc8Ojlgo/Tw8iijJ4LGI/AAA@AAAAClE/_V8BwdeiqvU/s1600/DSCN0160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8bTr6E8qxSvOZYeygv1Dug7tqoe5taGvyidi4nhNFq9SdA9yBw_m3U2suKyyAyTl_Tgm88fjW5XAwYqgXdThJXX3Df-ukDv1Qo2ZDzeSaLrilFCbQvZdJsKpz9Q8PqIpl41LH1rgPKVj/s320/DSCN0160.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The swatch below is one pass with the sponge applicator. It is very creamy, smooth, and very easy to blend. I am extremely impressed with how much pigmentation this has with dry application: no primer, nothing on the brush, just the applicator. I have worn this with and without primer - either way I have had no problems with fading, creasing, etc and ended up getting the whole day's wear out of the color. I did find that I had less fallout when I used a primer (I used Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy), but the fallout I did have was minimal at best to begin with.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmWi7tqKUpI3U20H94kqSnWHiWytG3WLlbZ-fTMj-RnULJaTgZs1IIN2oVOe0JaVIA4Bur3gYJby46jJAWE21rMB8aMVEG2MQe7n2L9vVAE2sv7bhEYaKKMvpY8I7R3IQdNFAfiPjzn2O/s1600/DSCN0168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmWi7tqKUpI3U20H94kqSnWHiWytG3WLlbZ-fTMj-RnULJaTgZs1IIN2oVOe0JaVIA4Bur3gYJby46jJAWE21rMB8aMVEG2MQe7n2L9vVAE2sv7bhEYaKKMvpY8I7R3IQdNFAfiPjzn2O/s1600/DSCN0168.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will post an EOTD so you can see this on, with other shades, and how well it blends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/estee-lauder-pure-color-gelee-powder-eyeshadow/3237821?siteid=Tv0QdA6A1_4-fRc__lTtwfvtI3qwLGjR4A&url=http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/estee-lauder-pure-color-gelee-powder-eyeshadow/3237821?cm_ven=Linkshare&cm_cat=partner&cm_pla=10&cm_ite=1">Estee Lauder Pure Color Gelee Eyeshadows</a> are $24 for (0.03 oz) pan and can purchased online at Nordstroms. There are several other colors to choose from including, Cyber Green, Cyber Copper, Cyber Teal, and Cyber Silver. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Do you have any of these Gelee Eyeshadows? What do you think of them?</div><div align="left"></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-65323876401814387542012-01-12T11:43:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.092-08:00Spotted at Walgreens: Simply Shine Lip Shimmers 2/$4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nbo-mP8g5gbBARRcx8UYFfVFENnNm1jBuNy7CDyUT8lSkCB94Bp1NX-aRDmDQWDVHOuI6ikQU8HDVWLbFEtjHtr7Td9izK4W6Az3m0AtPV2oVapLrqJnYt3_4dD_qwONs0UKaUes33Pz/s1600/IMG_0511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nbo-mP8g5gbBARRcx8UYFfVFENnNm1jBuNy7CDyUT8lSkCB94Bp1NX-aRDmDQWDVHOuI6ikQU8HDVWLbFEtjHtr7Td9izK4W6Az3m0AtPV2oVapLrqJnYt3_4dD_qwONs0UKaUes33Pz/s320/IMG_0511.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A brand I haven't seen before, spotted at Walgreens <span style="color: purple;">- </span><a href="http://www.simplylipbalm.com/products.htm"><span style="color: purple;">Simply Shine Lip Shimmers</span></a>. These little beauties are 2/$4 and come in three colors. Simply Lip Shimmers are affordable, organic products made in the good ol' USA. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />From their website:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><em><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: #595959;">Simply believes that good products should be within reach, and the cost of a natural lifestyle shouldn’t be prohibitive. In fact, we believe this should be every consumer’s right. Our products encourage a healthful, natural lifestyle. And we want every like-minded individual to be able to enjoy the benefits of our high standards: </span></span></em><br /><br /><span class="style4"><em><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>All Natural </strong>– Yes, our products are always free from any chemical or synthetic alteration. We believe you have a right to know what’s in the goods you purchase. And we keep it just that simple: All of our products are 100% All Natural, 100% of the time.</span></em></span><br /><br /><div class="style4"><em><span style="color: #666666;"> <strong>Premium Organic Ingredients </strong>– We make products with Premium Organic Ingredients affordable. For example, we sought out the best organic extra virgin olive oil for our Lip Shimmer — and we offer it to you without over-the-top markups. We’re scrupulous about every ingredient we select, and you benefit.</span></em></div><div class="style4"><br /></div><div class="style4"><em><span style="color: #666666;"> <strong>Responsibility</strong> – It’s not lip service or a trendy attitude, we are proud of our ever-evolving eco-conscious mindset, and we feel every company should follow suit. Before that can happen, we have to set a good example with our own Environmental & Social Responsibility. Our progressive strategy includes: Animal Cruelty Free Products, Eco-friendly Packaging & Recycled Materials – at realistic price points. </span></em></div><div class="style4"><br /></div><div class="style4"><em><span style="color: #666666;"> <strong>Made in the USA</strong> – That’s right, not only are we eco-conscious, but we’re also econo-conscious. We think it’s obvious that environmental, social, and economic stability are interdependent. So our far-sighted approach to commerce considers the big picture: Strength and stability start at home. That’s why all Simply products are Made in the USA. And we’re proud of it, too. </span></em></div><div class="style4"><br /></div><span style="color: #595959;"><em><span style="color: #666666;"> We’re working to level-set what people can expect from companies...so the consumer remembers they have the power to insist on the highest standards. Simply choose premium organic products without absurd markups.</span></em></span><br /><br />What do you guys think? Have you seen these yet? rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-82038084206408404082012-01-12T04:43:00.001-08:002012-01-12T04:43:30.976-08:00mercadinhochicmercadinhochicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-21407397313476600242012-01-11T07:00:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.114-08:00Spotted at Walmart: New Nailene SensatioNAIL Invincible Gel Polish Kits and Refills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS68VGaQEneHrVdTCrLyYmxf9RnQ42WquyncW_UO_ArdPNUDLXtw6sqhKGcrJKSxLmhwfMpMxsPGMAiHXItTcdJf_FGu0tuMOFeCAUX6zDAp1vczi8HLoqMKQ8KNRw9-5SXmpy0bn6AST9/s1600/AC6165DE-18BD-49CA-8A5D-BD5E1DEC0EE6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS68VGaQEneHrVdTCrLyYmxf9RnQ42WquyncW_UO_ArdPNUDLXtw6sqhKGcrJKSxLmhwfMpMxsPGMAiHXItTcdJf_FGu0tuMOFeCAUX6zDAp1vczi8HLoqMKQ8KNRw9-5SXmpy0bn6AST9/s320/AC6165DE-18BD-49CA-8A5D-BD5E1DEC0EE6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It appears the at-home gel nail craze is in full effect. I posted <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-and-notd-nutra-nail-gel-perfect.html">Nutra-Nails Gel Perfect UV Free Gel Color</a> review and swatches a few weeks ago, and since then I have started to see those particular kits pop up in more than just Walgreens, so I would say they will be soon available in a number of outlets. Anyway, at Walmart the other day, not only did I see the new <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2012/01/spotted-walmart-skinny-girl-face-body.html">SkinnyGirl Face & Body</a> collection, I turned around to look at the Essie polishes and found this: <a href="http://www.sensationailgel.com/">Nailene's SensatioNAIL Invincible Gel Polish Kits</a> and refills. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The kit itself (pictured above on the display, and then a few closeups below), actually contains whatever color you pick for the polish, The Gel Primer, The Gel Base and Top Coat, the Cleanser, and the LED Light to set the polish. You can also pick up other colors, which come in a smaller box with a swatch on the front. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbldGfLPFxHmvkJIkRUTwVcVwPGvfdVymrgkAXOsJC_lo0K8q-DbaXQje5IYGOLEp-GSAAwF9tpoDeBSFe8hYhX2PUVHBOPv4shVqjheYqFjEZ_VXU1dXKKZu0zQhLDwGeaqlPapzcdzhz/s1600/2B91CAF8-1A44-4B4C-B376-4EB5A03F8D81.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbldGfLPFxHmvkJIkRUTwVcVwPGvfdVymrgkAXOsJC_lo0K8q-DbaXQje5IYGOLEp-GSAAwF9tpoDeBSFe8hYhX2PUVHBOPv4shVqjheYqFjEZ_VXU1dXKKZu0zQhLDwGeaqlPapzcdzhz/s320/2B91CAF8-1A44-4B4C-B376-4EB5A03F8D81.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all there are 12 colors to choose from:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_HWDJ2nv2NOwxYaNYTvlk2q8XaBMJgwfTzi3wFmWv99nbiS5P8xXUBtzYARTL8F2JAInVlDdf3yo_QkoZt7HPoXxEj1whZKLHJbp8MOrSeUBESzg4c8wy_JMiR-urdFoi1erw2QQOuDw/s1600/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_HWDJ2nv2NOwxYaNYTvlk2q8XaBMJgwfTzi3wFmWv99nbiS5P8xXUBtzYARTL8F2JAInVlDdf3yo_QkoZt7HPoXxEj1whZKLHJbp8MOrSeUBESzg4c8wy_JMiR-urdFoi1erw2QQOuDw/s400/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzhr-oXx_1pZ_XQ3JwXy07zkG4FF7fHCJvADgTSU6gc0yKYiXoXC6J75tfHKy7DRVDHM5MfAuxd2lEDGrPTIyJib3CAffCBct95VgSav7O574ptHemLoslvkxTGMdFPgi4wEzzy4be6nd/s1600/Capture1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzhr-oXx_1pZ_XQ3JwXy07zkG4FF7fHCJvADgTSU6gc0yKYiXoXC6J75tfHKy7DRVDHM5MfAuxd2lEDGrPTIyJib3CAffCBct95VgSav7O574ptHemLoslvkxTGMdFPgi4wEzzy4be6nd/s320/Capture1.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took some pictures of the actual main kit below - it's a simple four step process on the box - primer, color, set and top coat. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyG8pteMUkKgTMt292f7NUbkmkTwnYePHpELB6SC9XPU18b-ofAEHPhR_RXUg4PcSjq8cKKSjboXArWXIMCidfFNWdpGhhPEPQ9SK5VmlxvIYa0kVCl9th4lfHj4c7aR9Vt7J83JbxP2bC/s1600/92BF3132-FEEA-4B7E-A95B-BAC4EA954A65.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyG8pteMUkKgTMt292f7NUbkmkTwnYePHpELB6SC9XPU18b-ofAEHPhR_RXUg4PcSjq8cKKSjboXArWXIMCidfFNWdpGhhPEPQ9SK5VmlxvIYa0kVCl9th4lfHj4c7aR9Vt7J83JbxP2bC/s320/92BF3132-FEEA-4B7E-A95B-BAC4EA954A65.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is what is actually included in the starter kit : Cleanser, color, primer, base and top coat, and the LED light.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWD1ByYicmIofs19oEd5s9DjCdkaJMBrs3ZRslttdls5c9lyw_pCwIrDJHv6NDQXxHUdZRY1ZmIXsDgeE4_0t4ZA03rV42zKe01d0SZ1d4B87T1AcpiOlzFtETa6psYjN0PtiGOHPPaKkH/s1600/2C4E9D60-5269-461F-9BB8-54CC5DD43E2A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWD1ByYicmIofs19oEd5s9DjCdkaJMBrs3ZRslttdls5c9lyw_pCwIrDJHv6NDQXxHUdZRY1ZmIXsDgeE4_0t4ZA03rV42zKe01d0SZ1d4B87T1AcpiOlzFtETa6psYjN0PtiGOHPPaKkH/s320/2C4E9D60-5269-461F-9BB8-54CC5DD43E2A.jpg" width="177" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are really interested in the "how-to's", I downloaded the PDF for the actual instructions, found inside the box. <em>Click the image to see a larger view.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2_Mz72QQnbMe1YWChyfUtJOUG5jSpa85lVxDCwdENqSz2KL4dRQ3lGpZPGjyv0Y05JXRZBeofa5oRdRipFl_wU4iiNUKUaJY8sa-lZrOuAxZ9pxr2Y3lhNF1qwFtFUrd7kaIfSkZotrX/s1600/Capture2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2_Mz72QQnbMe1YWChyfUtJOUG5jSpa85lVxDCwdENqSz2KL4dRQ3lGpZPGjyv0Y05JXRZBeofa5oRdRipFl_wU4iiNUKUaJY8sa-lZrOuAxZ9pxr2Y3lhNF1qwFtFUrd7kaIfSkZotrX/s400/Capture2.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The starter kit retails for $49.98 and the refills/new colors are $9.98 a piece. Seems about right compared to some of the other kits I've seen that sport a light - the light themselves tend to sell for around $50 a piece, and then you have to purchase the colors and cleansers separately. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you think? Something you might pick up? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-23569586389606982282012-01-10T13:05:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.146-08:00New! Jordana Glitters Specialty Nail PolishesLook what just popped up in my mailbox! Jordana now has Glitter Specialty nail colors -<span style="color: #741b47;"> </span><a href="http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-140-glitter-specialty-nail-polish.aspx"><span style="color: #741b47;">head on over to their website</span></a> so you can zoom into the swatches. By the looks of them, there are some pretty shades to choose from - 24 to be exact! <br /><br />I am very excited to see these in person!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ca9WBs6wkYES4bXOtu9gwMu9nxDfF7swdGvv9VZtqs2PM10U9cdHAYOeGKUMAEOHm7M_l0EC6Y2JSFeZ_GnC3gp4-XX6WPe0CHggiG-qnKGpfz8ezSBPd0lV3HMDIHrPF1uuS9eX8_yw/s1600/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ca9WBs6wkYES4bXOtu9gwMu9nxDfF7swdGvv9VZtqs2PM10U9cdHAYOeGKUMAEOHm7M_l0EC6Y2JSFeZ_GnC3gp4-XX6WPe0CHggiG-qnKGpfz8ezSBPd0lV3HMDIHrPF1uuS9eX8_yw/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mzKCNCmn3i21Uli8UQP773Ns9GDGQsNky5LiSC8du94tDkyURlDjKXLOyIRnRJskYCQTtRqF4fOIcHA5VO3bgiWz_v0jjwQgBw31dU5KFNbilzUb5rpJkLK86TLiEOoZYfpl5z9bFtg6/s1600/nails1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mzKCNCmn3i21Uli8UQP773Ns9GDGQsNky5LiSC8du94tDkyURlDjKXLOyIRnRJskYCQTtRqF4fOIcHA5VO3bgiWz_v0jjwQgBw31dU5KFNbilzUb5rpJkLK86TLiEOoZYfpl5z9bFtg6/s320/nails1.PNG" width="254" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4lXt8WYkUYFibG0emmdXKRIp1j9qmSNrbNQfpoKC5hPkwn9B8vc_RInMRCNyl9o1YyQp8qCaC5npHb9YNwBuWwOsJI061tzCAzv6QLlOKASiSvM7EslBKnM7pRHVqCdT6GShWeNmLOZg/s1600/nails2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4lXt8WYkUYFibG0emmdXKRIp1j9qmSNrbNQfpoKC5hPkwn9B8vc_RInMRCNyl9o1YyQp8qCaC5npHb9YNwBuWwOsJI061tzCAzv6QLlOKASiSvM7EslBKnM7pRHVqCdT6GShWeNmLOZg/s320/nails2.PNG" width="248" /></a></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-43151847652814242592012-01-10T07:32:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.172-08:00Costco.com has eos Organic Smooth Sphere Lip Balm 6pk for $14.99 - Online only!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjq38Hw0YQEpnkWXpRwLQZkm_e8oAAuJVgmlLHSDVsZy0bPdFO7IbVvGMcLUMSVtlWsL2d7fY0ysODpSK_SctlOtMwsm09GX8ykruG58eqGwyXjG8KpLG-v4GiYWEec-WITTwZxDEpv1jj/s1600/604486LL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjq38Hw0YQEpnkWXpRwLQZkm_e8oAAuJVgmlLHSDVsZy0bPdFO7IbVvGMcLUMSVtlWsL2d7fY0ysODpSK_SctlOtMwsm09GX8ykruG58eqGwyXjG8KpLG-v4GiYWEec-WITTwZxDEpv1jj/s320/604486LL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you like the eos Organic Smooth Sphere Lip Balms, then you might want to <a href="http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11678552&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|1482&N=4000486&Mo=59&No=50&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=1482&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=">head on over to Costco.com</a> and see the deal they have running - a 6pk for $14.99! Not a bad deal at all! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11678552&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|1482&N=4000486&Mo=59&No=50&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=1482&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav="><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN-AxSOcxg2ik4JJssGGBovOusHImNN06znEVIT4rPYFv61-bR8t7qhwCjEyfMorMf8R79NhzcY8VhC_MznssmqUakvtxgsaiukmNzEearmHK0V-9WBTCSPF5aJ3Jxj8N0sbCaPspqhOT/s400/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The set comes with 2 of each of the following flavors: Strawberry Sorbet, Summer Fruit and Sweet Mint. Item details below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div id="ProductInfoTabs_rptContents__ctl0_divControls" jquery1326209345570="23" style="background-color: #f7f7f7;"><em> </em><strong><em>eos™ Lip Balm That Makes You Smile.</em></strong><br /><em> </em><em>Can a lip balm make you smile? We think so. That's why we invented this one. <strong>eos™ </strong>lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, soothing Shea butter and Jojoba oil, <strong>eos™ </strong>keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.</em><br /><em> </em><em><strong>Directions: </strong><br />Twist off top. Pucker up. Smooth on. Smile.</em><br /><em> </em><strong><em>Features:</em></strong><br /><em> </em><br /><ul><em> </em><li><em>Jojoba oil - Provides long-lasting moisture </em></li><li><em>Shea butter - Softens and nourishes </em></li><li><em>Vitamin E - Provides antioxidant protection; soothes and heals </em></li><li><em>Smoothes on clear </em></li><li><em>New smooth sphere precisely glides on to lips </em></li><li><em>Twist-off top </em></li><li><em>Gluten-free </em></li><li><em>Paraben-free </em></li><li><em>Petrolatum-free </em></li><li><em>Phthalate-free </em></li><li><em>Appropriate for all skin types</em></li></ul><em> </em><strong><em>Ingredients</em></strong><br /><em> </em><em><strong>Strawberry Sorbet:</strong>Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax/Cera Alba*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Limonene^, Linalool^.</em><br /><em> </em><em>*Organic<br />^Component of Natural Flavor</em><br /><em> </em><em><strong>Summer Fruit:</strong>Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax/Cera Alba*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Natural Flavor, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract*, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract*, Linalool^.</em><br /><em> </em><em>*Organic<br />^Component of Natural Flavor</em><br /><em> </em><em><strong>Sweet Mint:</strong>Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Beeswax/Cera Alba*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Limonene^^, Linalool^^.</em><br /><em> </em><em>*Organic<br />^^Component of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*</em><br /><em> </em><em> Not Tested On Animals</em></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-21806779662179821872012-01-10T06:11:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.200-08:00Spotted @ Walmart: SkinnyGirl Face & Body Solutions by Bethenny FrankelA few months <span style="background-color: white;">back<span style="color: #741b47;"> </span></span><a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/search/label/Skinny%20Girl"><span style="background-color: white; color: #741b47;">I posted about a new line extension</span></a> from Bethenny Frankel, the SkinnyGirl Face & Body line that is to be carried exclusively at <a href="http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=skinnygirl&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0&se=polaris&">Walmart</a>. Well, I finally saw it when I went to grab a few things this weekend, so I snapped a couple of pictures of the display and what is on it. <span style="color: #741b47;"> </span><a href="http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=skinnygirl&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0&se=polaris&"><span style="color: #741b47;">You can also see all the items online here.</span></a><br />This was on an end cap facing the wall of nail supplies, including Nicole by OPI, Essie, and Sally Hansen. The display is kind of a mixed bag of things, from cosmetics to skin and body care. The top has two rows of different types of lip balms and glosses, as well as a lip scrub<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9PF_HbRVKGJrTHsO7TjhDQQ28cjqvlKBT8UDRjtnKMV81F8OhazAsKYgQYx4qp7EJGdtyNXx9wwTAgbQHDdJonwINvsy50UGozOkNeBBlRtETUMiKBjMJ0PRWmL2WPQ6-K-CBW31FL4L/s1600/A2BCAAA3-0A4C-45D6-8786-9DFA993B9146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9PF_HbRVKGJrTHsO7TjhDQQ28cjqvlKBT8UDRjtnKMV81F8OhazAsKYgQYx4qp7EJGdtyNXx9wwTAgbQHDdJonwINvsy50UGozOkNeBBlRtETUMiKBjMJ0PRWmL2WPQ6-K-CBW31FL4L/s400/A2BCAAA3-0A4C-45D6-8786-9DFA993B9146.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up, about halfway down the display are two rows of skin and body care. There are tinted moisturizers, cleansers, scrubs, body lotions and cleansers as well as a tinted body shimmer. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5iD-yezPHRUE7n7V5_uh8L_uENEkt1_3JvDAuYUCkHaogio4E4EzhnqzZn-Kd4_D0pb5CgOLpRyYEx2E6rABmfE7LE9MujV52KXqOo7jrUHBoV_sNXYcUCCPdFmebJJzPEf_muKF1eSp/s1600/1BDAAE1C-613E-4F63-A764-DA483936B9C7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5iD-yezPHRUE7n7V5_uh8L_uENEkt1_3JvDAuYUCkHaogio4E4EzhnqzZn-Kd4_D0pb5CgOLpRyYEx2E6rABmfE7LE9MujV52KXqOo7jrUHBoV_sNXYcUCCPdFmebJJzPEf_muKF1eSp/s400/1BDAAE1C-613E-4F63-A764-DA483936B9C7.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At the bottom is a set of SkinnyGirl Mommy collection, including foot scrubs and a cooling foot lotion and mist. There were also some gift sets of certain things in various citrus scents. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkWb1uHW6q2wAzwiS5nNk9gcPNXoR32eqBmFAH7UNEAGeQvhyPOAzeoB3vZrShZyh5_cDImKVhcJiW_0qvTptyt2ajuGsrppZd4-IqzA4n8ts7o4g2mOMqa3z9q9-6rvnqsmYVoqbW_Gv/s1600/24ACCE7D-C054-44C4-B129-0AD4372994E7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkWb1uHW6q2wAzwiS5nNk9gcPNXoR32eqBmFAH7UNEAGeQvhyPOAzeoB3vZrShZyh5_cDImKVhcJiW_0qvTptyt2ajuGsrppZd4-IqzA4n8ts7o4g2mOMqa3z9q9-6rvnqsmYVoqbW_Gv/s400/24ACCE7D-C054-44C4-B129-0AD4372994E7.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The price starts at around $4.97 for the lip glosses and balms and runs up to around $15-16.97 for the more intensive items and sets. The packaging is cute, and there definitely are quite a few things to choose from. Interesting enough, although I don't know if I will pick anything up from the collection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you seen these? Are you going to get anything? </div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-62111560299829823592012-01-09T05:53:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.231-08:00Spotted at CVS: New Physician's Formula Happy Booster Collection for 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceoolC4Fu1WTF15-mMr3T8cn_Wt6NKwRdJ9vc6MTdqLr6EiE5ecrOELEda8sVdBGC-e4T_BFQDKmTOUGClFluRwleROvXPrkKOD_ErAOnSPYYGMv8iMxlItvIWKi0guyZJZQtIe0sX81C/s1600/photo5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceoolC4Fu1WTF15-mMr3T8cn_Wt6NKwRdJ9vc6MTdqLr6EiE5ecrOELEda8sVdBGC-e4T_BFQDKmTOUGClFluRwleROvXPrkKOD_ErAOnSPYYGMv8iMxlItvIWKi0guyZJZQtIe0sX81C/s400/photo5.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last year about this time we <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/12/spotted-at-meijer-new-physicians.html">spotted the Physician's Formula Happy Booster</a> collection, just in time for Valentines Day. I picked up<a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/03/physicians-formula-happy-booster-mood.html"> two of the blushes</a>, which to this day are some of my favorite blushes to use, especially when in doubt about what color to use for the day. Well, this year they have come out with two new bronzers and two new blushes in the set, as well as two lipsticks. The lipsticks, like the blushes and bronzers, have a cute little heart embedded in the lipstick as well. I am such a sucker for cute packaging, and again these little hearts hit the spot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/search/label/Physicians%20Formulas">Physician's Formula</a> is quickly becoming one of my favorite brands from the drugstore. Like I've mentioned before, I love their gel eyeliners, <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/02/physicians-formula-mineral-correcting.html">highlighters</a> and the blushes (especially those in this Happy Booster collection) are great ar well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you seen these new colors? As much as I love the blushes, I will most likely pick one of the new shades up. I need to take a closer look and see how they compare to the two I got from last year's collection. I really like the bright pink one, though. The lipsticks, too, are on my "want" list. What about you? Are you getting any of them?</div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-91523499002656485632012-01-06T07:03:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.259-08:00Spotted @ CVS: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Strips LE Collection for Valentines Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuNwOEfqCJNv-E45jppIBhff9ezkSMpyM2lI7LlH8vWiK7CACkMFviMIxt_xjbi0MHB1tRvN_4GATnEDB9nsh9Ctrmji255Y2m_tm97W1EYCZbpBgdaL21hn2aMAizheQSGS1MW57N47G/s1600/photo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuNwOEfqCJNv-E45jppIBhff9ezkSMpyM2lI7LlH8vWiK7CACkMFviMIxt_xjbi0MHB1tRvN_4GATnEDB9nsh9Ctrmji255Y2m_tm97W1EYCZbpBgdaL21hn2aMAizheQSGS1MW57N47G/s400/photo1.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's hard for me to think we have started a new year already, let alone the upcoming holidays of the late winter and spring, but it is time! Sally Hansen has released their newest limited edition collection for the Salon Effects Nail Strips for Valentines Day. This is a set of five different strips to choose from. They are all adorable, although I would love to see some with conversation hearts on them! I mean, what is more iconic about valentines day than those!? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, here are some closeups - they are all very cute!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTOfE2_joVuYdtRoKLsAIjwZz9DMv4IVD4e99G1bcjlTOEA4tneG_uIu5o-I1V82z_wfs9obIz9ESS2Qlzoz6aQJy5A4u8jo9eltJjLG-x65DjMzeXoo7lyUdDuE6korSxTAJ1e7ITCPk/s1600/photo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTOfE2_joVuYdtRoKLsAIjwZz9DMv4IVD4e99G1bcjlTOEA4tneG_uIu5o-I1V82z_wfs9obIz9ESS2Qlzoz6aQJy5A4u8jo9eltJjLG-x65DjMzeXoo7lyUdDuE6korSxTAJ1e7ITCPk/s400/photo2.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Are You Single</em> and <em>Speed Dating</em></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKZthkTJ3Lkt-s4RLnYBNYUU-9pN_G1qiV-hd3RZIcrYSBdLxlGutmDl_eVUjLbpqDVRUwoSkMtkA3m15A1hpjBJvebCA8YSavYQDz_QMMz2XmuAHUFOMivgioRO1H4MLAA1otBPe0vYu/s1600/photo3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKZthkTJ3Lkt-s4RLnYBNYUU-9pN_G1qiV-hd3RZIcrYSBdLxlGutmDl_eVUjLbpqDVRUwoSkMtkA3m15A1hpjBJvebCA8YSavYQDz_QMMz2XmuAHUFOMivgioRO1H4MLAA1otBPe0vYu/s400/photo3.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Cross My Heart</em> and <em>How Romantic</em></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0KG2x5FNAAzSzqCgIYm3iWDu7Hc7Ode8NYvqEG08hnd0RmuvNH6D2lEgPlNiIAsKtoGEjWS3x3GMBJ9hK36U-PNZxQLeV_0Df2YlLbjDHjkeez3JqJZlACf2bJO8r5KOw_Z8Mr2eZTnR/s1600/photo4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0KG2x5FNAAzSzqCgIYm3iWDu7Hc7Ode8NYvqEG08hnd0RmuvNH6D2lEgPlNiIAsKtoGEjWS3x3GMBJ9hK36U-PNZxQLeV_0Df2YlLbjDHjkeez3JqJZlACf2bJO8r5KOw_Z8Mr2eZTnR/s400/photo4.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Love Always</em></div><br />Have you seen these yet? I think I am going to pick up Are You Single and Speed Dating.rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-21737208912965623212012-01-05T07:58:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.292-08:00FOTD: Bare Escentuals "True Gold", Ulta Mineral Eyeshadow "Atlantis" and Fyrinnae "Otherwordly"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KoBsiEXB7Co/TwXBCEDMf4I/AAAAAAAACho/zgV10Bj_dUw/s1600/DSC04534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KoBsiEXB7Co/TwXBCEDMf4I/AAAAAAAACho/zgV10Bj_dUw/s320/DSC04534.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy New Year! Bring on the sparkles for 2012!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few days ago I saw my Ulta Mineral Eyeshadow/Liner in Atlantis, which I hadn't used it in a while. Using it I built a turquoise and gold look around Atlantis with Fyrinnae Otherwordly and Bare Escentuals True Gold. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pIdusclgcoo/TwXBCpIYXII/AAAAAAAAChw/VSd4Qia9WuU/s1600/DSC04535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pIdusclgcoo/TwXBCpIYXII/AAAAAAAAChw/VSd4Qia9WuU/s320/DSC04535.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the look, here is what I did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Face:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Laura Geller Champagne Spackle - primer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Laura Geller The Real Deal Concealer in Light - concealer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten in Porcelain - foundation</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Milani Baked Blush in Corralina</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Eyes:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bare Escentuals True Gold - inner corner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fyrinnae Otherwordly - middle of lid</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ulta Mineral Eyeshadow in Atlantis - outer corner into crease</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Milani Wet/Dry Eyeshadow in Lily White - highlight</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Physicians Formula Gel Eyeliner - black from the Hazel Eyes collection</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NYX Glitter Cream Sweet Chocolate Browns pallet - gold over black eyeliner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lashblast Mascara in Black</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Lips:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Laura Geller lipstick in Vista</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jpP2jhT4RTQ/TwXBC-3PSKI/AAAAAAAACh4/gP9PJ0wxL-A/s1600/DSC04533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jpP2jhT4RTQ/TwXBC-3PSKI/AAAAAAAACh4/gP9PJ0wxL-A/s320/DSC04533.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's hard to capture the sparkles in this look, so above I blurred it a bit so you get a good idea. The NYX really stands out in the picture above. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below is a clear closeup of the look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A22-_18ofLE/TwXBH8h9A8I/AAAAAAAACiE/M621FCszFA8/s1600/DSC04531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A22-_18ofLE/TwXBH8h9A8I/AAAAAAAACiE/M621FCszFA8/s320/DSC04531.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't usually wear blues, but that Ulta shade is really pretty. I actually love wearing it is a liner - it has enough green and teal in it to make it very wearable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's all for now! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-30765242034996772962012-01-03T03:01:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.316-08:00NOTD: Studio M (for Meijer) Nail Lacquer in "Orna-Mint"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_h_CmuCp3gM/TwID4TVtKbI/AAAAAAAACg0/3uHWj5Ce1lQ/s1600/DSC04517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_h_CmuCp3gM/TwID4TVtKbI/AAAAAAAACg0/3uHWj5Ce1lQ/s320/DSC04517.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another Studio M today, the house line for Miejer - this time from their holiday/Christmas collection that came out earlier this year. This is called Orna-Mint and is a beautiful pale minty green foil. In fact, this is such a shimmery shade that it was very hard to capture on film. Below are the best pictures I could get. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2iodpcb8Ssc/TwID5J8hvuI/AAAAAAAACg8/IoKtUTy93y4/s1600/DSC04518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2iodpcb8Ssc/TwID5J8hvuI/AAAAAAAACg8/IoKtUTy93y4/s320/DSC04518.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qfhg5XaZj0E/TwIEqA5gonI/AAAAAAAAChE/_oiVZ-vKoaM/s1600/DSC04521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qfhg5XaZj0E/TwIEqA5gonI/AAAAAAAAChE/_oiVZ-vKoaM/s320/DSC04521.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br />The swatch below actually captures the green shade pretty nicely. It is almost a light evergreen color, and the silver foil throughout really brings out the mint.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cqt69bQ9REI/TwIEqqJOQLI/AAAAAAAAChM/gtVh9K03IGg/s1600/DSC04523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cqt69bQ9REI/TwIEqqJOQLI/AAAAAAAAChM/gtVh9K03IGg/s320/DSC04523.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lor7Y_u63Cw/TwIEre3KicI/AAAAAAAAChU/Z3DuXfbfrlo/s1600/DSC04524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lor7Y_u63Cw/TwIEre3KicI/AAAAAAAAChU/Z3DuXfbfrlo/s320/DSC04524.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is two coats. This particular color doesn't wear as well as some of the other Studio M or Massini shades I have. I think it's probably because it's a foil. In about 2 days I started to have chips. Oh well - it's a beauty anyway!</div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-79094836879240197412011-12-30T07:16:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.346-08:00Swatches: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Ehancing Eyeliners for Hazel Eyes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0pM6hcj-v7E/Tv3Tpwzm2LI/AAAAAAAACgQ/ridowDkGadw/s1600/DSCN0147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0pM6hcj-v7E/Tv3Tpwzm2LI/AAAAAAAACgQ/ridowDkGadw/s320/DSCN0147.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My absolute favorite gel/cream eyeliners are the Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips. <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/search/label/Physicians%20Formulas">I've reviewed several colors/versions here</a>, from<a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/01/physicians-formula-shimmer-strips-gel.html"> metallics</a> to the basics, and every one of them is fantastic. The black in the <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-physicians-formulas-shimmer.html">Green Eyes</a> set is my go-to staple black eyeliner every day. When I saw that they were on the 75% clearance for CVS, I had to snag a couple backups for those I have, and I ended up grabbing the base set for Hazel Eyes since I didn't have it to begin with. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aL92BwIO5JE/Tv3TqEsaRgI/AAAAAAAACgY/jnLYAQ_vE5Q/s1600/DSCN0148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aL92BwIO5JE/Tv3TqEsaRgI/AAAAAAAACgY/jnLYAQ_vE5Q/s320/DSCN0148.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Like the other sets, this is three colors meant to enhance the color of hazel eyes. I actually do have hazel eyes, so I was excited to swatch these and see how they looked on. Also, this set comes with a brown/bronze, which I am out of my Smashbox liner so I needed something to back that up - perfect!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aNFtRSK3euQ/Tv3TqS-QJaI/AAAAAAAACgg/n74koj4ZBOA/s1600/DSCN0150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aNFtRSK3euQ/Tv3TqS-QJaI/AAAAAAAACgg/n74koj4ZBOA/s320/DSCN0150.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The three colors are brown, a cream/matte plum and black with plum and purple shimmer. Unfortunately I had a hard time capturing the shimmer in the brown and black below, but the colors are accurate. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_cZQVih94_M/Tv3TrDZ3BUI/AAAAAAAACgo/Pqc7UtMBhZ0/s1600/DSCN0152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_cZQVih94_M/Tv3TrDZ3BUI/AAAAAAAACgo/Pqc7UtMBhZ0/s320/DSCN0152.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pigmentation on these are very nice, just as the others have been. The brown/bronze is gorgeous. It has just enough shimmer, but is still very pigmented and actually very rich and dark on. The black is great, just as the others. I like the plum shade too, and will most likely use it as a lower lashline color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The original price on the sets are around $11.99 a three-piece set, so $3.99 a liner. At 75% off I paid $2.99 for the three-piece set, or $.99 a liner - AMAZING! I cannot stress enough how much I love these. If you love cream/gel liners, get to a CVS and pick one up. You won't regret it! I'd put these up against any of the high end liners for pigmentation, lasting power, color selection, etc. They are great!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-79872045879609854752011-12-29T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.451-08:00Swatches and Review: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butters in Sugar Plum and Cherry Tart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hbr4DZ2zi84/TvvLXe_DwhI/AAAAAAAACfY/bmX0ET1H1c4/s1600/DSCN0122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hbr4DZ2zi84/TvvLXe_DwhI/AAAAAAAACfY/bmX0ET1H1c4/s320/DSCN0122.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finally caved. Yes, I bought two of the Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters. I couldn't help it - I've read so many good things about them, it was only time until I snagged one (or two): Cherry Tart and Sugar Plum.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T2lS69lbOBU/TvvLXwV1ekI/AAAAAAAACfg/yu-8UM0jM4o/s1600/DSCN0123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T2lS69lbOBU/TvvLXwV1ekI/AAAAAAAACfg/yu-8UM0jM4o/s320/DSCN0123.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Packaging is similar to the regular ColorBurst line of lipsticks, only the case is semi-clear - kind of like a faceted gemstone. I think they are really pretty, personally. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ccQHO21j0h4/TvvLYLMyDCI/AAAAAAAACfo/tgHqpDrykV4/s1600/DSCN0130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ccQHO21j0h4/TvvLYLMyDCI/AAAAAAAACfo/tgHqpDrykV4/s320/DSCN0130.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cherry Tart is a sheer red that can easily become more intense with further application. Because this is a butter, you don't get a true opaque coverage, ultimately allowing your tones to mold the color. Truly, this is the neutral girl's red. Easy to wear, and it feels great too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sugar Plum is, as the name suggests, a warmer plum/purple shade. On my skin swatch below, it almost looks brown, but when applied to the lips it is a beautiful plum to berry shade. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PPMppdjDsLA/TvvLZEhMSZI/AAAAAAAACfw/AVstS8bBvP4/s1600/DSCN0131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PPMppdjDsLA/TvvLZEhMSZI/AAAAAAAACfw/AVstS8bBvP4/s320/DSCN0131.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the lips below, you can see there is excellent pigmentation to these. This is two applications, so obviously it's a bit more intense than just one. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yuwG1cphXfU/TvvLZhq7zbI/AAAAAAAACf4/Pi5vNPsFWe0/s1600/DSCN0139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yuwG1cphXfU/TvvLZhq7zbI/AAAAAAAACf4/Pi5vNPsFWe0/s320/DSCN0139.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-46bI9Zm4YWU/TvvMBFg4biI/AAAAAAAACgE/Z5WF-aBEALw/s1600/DSCN0141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-46bI9Zm4YWU/TvvMBFg4biI/AAAAAAAACgE/Z5WF-aBEALw/s1600/DSCN0141.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's official, I love these. I love the texture - it truly feels like butter, as the name suggests. It melts into my lips, but actually lasts a while once applied. The color selection is really nice, too. There are those that are lighter and less pigmented (Cotton Candy and Cupcake, for instance) and those that knock it out of the park...i.e. Cherry Tart. I will definitely be looking to get a few more of these when the time is right. These make the perfect addition to your purse or desk drawer in the winter time, when I'm always reaching for my lip balm, but longing for a little bit more... like color! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Retail is $7.99-$8.99, depending on where you shop. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Did you get any of these? What is your favorite color? </div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-73160505425687438412011-12-28T06:12:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.555-08:00Swatches and Review: Bare Minerals Luxury 8 Piece Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHmEhK-y2bo/TvsB_yYgULI/AAAAAAAACdM/ROffnNIgjEs/s1600/a218358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHmEhK-y2bo/TvsB_yYgULI/AAAAAAAACdM/ROffnNIgjEs/s1600/a218358.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few weeks ago, Bare Minerals had a TSV on QVC that included their new pressed eyeshadow duos. I've wanted to try these, so I thought I'd pick it up. The collection is called the Bare Minerals Luxury 8-Piece Collection and includes a clutch, pressed eyeshadow duo, two new waterproof eyeliners, a radiance, two lipgloss and two brushes. The price was just under $50 for the entire set, which is a pretty good deal considering the eyeshadow duos run $20 a piece alone. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QfzOqX-7-cQ/TvsCBCzlgZI/AAAAAAAACdU/fZKUaLLZsmA/s1600/DSC04427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QfzOqX-7-cQ/TvsCBCzlgZI/AAAAAAAACdU/fZKUaLLZsmA/s320/DSC04427.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First up, the clutch this came with is really pretty. A lot of makeup collections come with some type of purse, clutch or bag, but 90% of the time I have no real use for them. This time, I think I'll actually use it, which is nice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First up in the collection, the new addition to the Bare Minerals line - the bareMinerals READY Eyeshadows 2.0. These are a collection of pressed eyeshadows. This particular set is called The Phenomenon, which consists of Azure Iris and Golden Iris. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1VqgZE8W1k/TvsCCCi20mI/AAAAAAAACdc/zwtldn-ZXpM/s1600/DSC04432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k1VqgZE8W1k/TvsCCCi20mI/AAAAAAAACdc/zwtldn-ZXpM/s320/DSC04432.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The eyeshadows come in a beautiful gold compact. The actual shadows themselves are described as this: "The Phenomenon, which includes two powerful eye shadows developed to enhance certain tones of your iris." Now, Azure is described as illuminating, but in reality it is more of a satin to matte shade. The Golden Iris shade definitely has more frost in it, but neither of these compare to the illumination of the old Bare Escentuals Glimmers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OeE4MI5gzrw/TvsCDFE_rjI/AAAAAAAACdk/O_uZ-SbAnZs/s1600/DSC04434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OeE4MI5gzrw/TvsCDFE_rjI/AAAAAAAACdk/O_uZ-SbAnZs/s320/DSC04434.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Azure Iris is a satin lavender shade, with the slightest hint of a opalescent shimmer. Golden Irish is a rich bronze gold. Both have very nice pigmentation - <em>note swatches below are over bare skin without primer</em>. The texture of the eyeshadows are creamy, smooth and apply evenly over the skin. I used the sponge applicator that is in the compact, although a dense brush will work just as well. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jnaHwbjhOow/TvsCD7Ce61I/AAAAAAAACds/D_6bcG74flg/s1600/DSC04436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jnaHwbjhOow/TvsCD7Ce61I/AAAAAAAACds/D_6bcG74flg/s320/DSC04436.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Next up, the blush. This is a radiance, which are some of my favorite products in the Bare Escentuals/Minerals line. I use them almost every day, either as a blush or a wash over the skin to add some glow to the complexion. This particular shade is called Rose Gold Radiance. It is a pale, warm rose shade with a golden and pearl shimmer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxhuYUbi9_U/TvsIlij3apI/AAAAAAAACeA/e0ZJEbN9RgI/s1600/DSC04437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxhuYUbi9_U/TvsIlij3apI/AAAAAAAACeA/e0ZJEbN9RgI/s320/DSC04437.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the first of the products I've bought from BE that actually come in with the ability to open and close. Not only does this keep things cleaner, but it allows you to tap out how much product you really need to use - <em>see below.</em></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqys9r-miSw/TvsIm4fRxZI/AAAAAAAACeI/Y_hkrxR8--s/s1600/DSC04438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oqys9r-miSw/TvsIm4fRxZI/AAAAAAAACeI/Y_hkrxR8--s/s320/DSC04438.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Two other new items in this collection are the Round the Clock Waterproof Eyeliners. These, similar to Urban Decay 24/7, Makeup Forever's Aqua Eyes eyeliners, and L'oreal's Liquiline Blast Eyeliners (just to name a few) are the newest addition to the waterproof eyeliners on the market. The pencils are hearty, with rich creamy and extremely pigmented colors. The two in this set are 10 PM and Noon. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z7p5HroE9ws/TvsIoOkw6wI/AAAAAAAACeQ/fldhf4IABMA/s1600/DSC04440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z7p5HroE9ws/TvsIoOkw6wI/AAAAAAAACeQ/fldhf4IABMA/s320/DSC04440.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Noon eyeliner is a deep navy with a bit of shimmer. This leans more to towards the black side than the blue - it doesn't scream "blue" when on the lid. The other pencil, 10PM is a gorgeous chocolate brown with iridescent shimmer. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35hW-rzprxo/TvsIpmlPNKI/AAAAAAAACeY/jyAqpbrXVxk/s1600/DSC04441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35hW-rzprxo/TvsIpmlPNKI/AAAAAAAACeY/jyAqpbrXVxk/s320/DSC04441.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly, the Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Glosses. Another new addition to the line, these are similar to the old Buxom glosses. The product is nicely pigmented, sticky enough to last but not drying, and has a minty fragrance that cools and slightly plumps the lips. I have always been a die hard to the Buxom glosses, but these are very nice as well. I can honestly say, Bare Minerals are my go-to lip glosses when I'm in a pinch. I have tons of them, between the Buxom, Naturals and now the Moxie's, and I haven't been disappointed yet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The two shades in this set are Wild One and Dare Devil.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uj7WvEDZLVM/TvsIqSpy-gI/AAAAAAAACeg/wTen2OrS-Ro/s1600/DSC04442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uj7WvEDZLVM/TvsIqSpy-gI/AAAAAAAACeg/wTen2OrS-Ro/s320/DSC04442.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wild One is a creamy peach with a hint of shimmer. Dare Devil is a rich berry, but there is a nice golden shimmer throughout. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zUf72O2l2jQ/TvsPyzItFjI/AAAAAAAACes/NnlL9liucFk/s1600/DSC04443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zUf72O2l2jQ/TvsPyzItFjI/AAAAAAAACes/NnlL9liucFk/s320/DSC04443.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The applicator for this is a large, but bent, doe foot. I was a little hesitant when I first pulled this out of the tube, but I actually really like it now that I've used it. I don't need to reapply to get enough on the lips - one swipe and I'm good to go. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WAIrUk1yZ3U/TvsPz-QK_6I/AAAAAAAACe0/LWyymJYdnbU/s1600/DSC04444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WAIrUk1yZ3U/TvsPz-QK_6I/AAAAAAAACe0/LWyymJYdnbU/s320/DSC04444.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Swatches on the lips below.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uWx8g3GtRgE/TvsP0qV6FoI/AAAAAAAACe8/yo9Yj7aQCOc/s1600/DSC04447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uWx8g3GtRgE/TvsP0qV6FoI/AAAAAAAACe8/yo9Yj7aQCOc/s320/DSC04447.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H31ZubSXSOc/TvsP1QL0u0I/AAAAAAAACfE/T534LEO5zOo/s1600/DSC04449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H31ZubSXSOc/TvsP1QL0u0I/AAAAAAAACfE/T534LEO5zOo/s320/DSC04449.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The full lineup of colors. I have not worn the eyeshadows together yet, just individual mixed in with some of my other colors. I will try and put a whole look together with this set in the near future. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mB3umPx4ynk/TvsP2ShCQQI/AAAAAAAACfM/DTRwWZJxMcY/s1600/DSC04445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mB3umPx4ynk/TvsP2ShCQQI/AAAAAAAACfM/DTRwWZJxMcY/s320/DSC04445.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One more thing in the collection - the brushes! I love BE's brushes, and always look forward to them when I order a set. This set came with a flawless face brush and a full, tapered eyeshadow brush. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LRZ8VvZITV8/TvsCFDORByI/AAAAAAAACd0/HXv9QPc2CAg/s1600/DSC04431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LRZ8VvZITV8/TvsCFDORByI/AAAAAAAACd0/HXv9QPc2CAg/s320/DSC04431.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So far, I am really liking this set. I will say, although the convenience and cleanliness of the pressed eyeshadows in the bareMinerals READY 2.0 shadows are nice, I still prefer the loose powders over the pressed. I think it's a matter of preference, though - not quality. Over the years I've been leaning more and more towards loose shadows and powders, so by default I prefer the original BE's over this. With that said, if you got frustrated with the old powder formulas, these 2.0 shadows might be the way to go! You still get the same quality product, with the convenience of a pressed shadow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The lipglosses are beautiful, and the eyeliners truly wear all day without smearing or running. I love the colors, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you picked this collection up? How about just the bareMineral READY 2.0 eyeshadows - have you tried them? What do you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-91544801856457432432011-12-27T07:40:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.656-08:00Spotted @ Walgreens: New Maybelline and Cover Girl Collections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlfXcJ5ZMzE/TvnjiVLqniI/AAAAAAAACcY/Mbj_swO9uhE/s1600/CF91F87E-C653-49F1-8DC7-D0DF29D1AE40.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlfXcJ5ZMzE/TvnjiVLqniI/AAAAAAAACcY/Mbj_swO9uhE/s320/CF91F87E-C653-49F1-8DC7-D0DF29D1AE40.jpeg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here comes the next round of new products at the drugstores! I had to run into Walgreens yesterday to reload on my Nyquil stash - don't you just love holiday illnesses? I've had this one for two weeks...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, there were a slew of new goodies to snap pictures of. First, above, the Black Radiance Eye Appeal eyeshadow collections - clearly these are very similar to the Wet 'n Wild 8-pan shadows at Walgreens, but the color lineup is a bit different. I did not pick any up, but I would have gone for the browns and greens. They looked beautiful. These shadows were not quite as sparkly/frosty as the Wet 'n Wild, so these might be a good alternative if you don't want as much shimmer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up, below, the new Covergirl, Queen collection - new mascaras and eyeliners. There are six shades of eyeliner, all of which were shimmery. They remind me of the Urban Decay 24/7 pencils, or the LiquidLast liners from Covergirl, but in warmer shades, and more selection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t9sfukqY7tA/TvnjjewFkAI/AAAAAAAACcg/xOkGkTNPwa0/s1600/87C4FA6A-13CD-48FF-930B-F63E6C0D7B22.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t9sfukqY7tA/TvnjjewFkAI/AAAAAAAACcg/xOkGkTNPwa0/s400/87C4FA6A-13CD-48FF-930B-F63E6C0D7B22.jpeg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Below is the new display for Maybelline, including the new Color Tattoo's by Eyestudio. There are two sets of new lip colors as well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6sRwWkEgpAM/TvnjjxwrIoI/AAAAAAAACco/VVTXkAEugZM/s1600/88FA13DD-7D22-4E6A-A80E-1B6B302CF2CF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6sRwWkEgpAM/TvnjjxwrIoI/AAAAAAAACco/VVTXkAEugZM/s320/88FA13DD-7D22-4E6A-A80E-1B6B302CF2CF.jpeg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below is a closeup of the color selection for the Eye Tattoo's - I picked up #25 - Bad to the Bronze. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U3skbN-jpMc/Tvnjkh8Ri9I/AAAAAAAACcw/G-_Oluwaa6Y/s1600/2430C7FA-1F0D-4B5A-A52F-14818FFECDEC.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U3skbN-jpMc/Tvnjkh8Ri9I/AAAAAAAACcw/G-_Oluwaa6Y/s400/2430C7FA-1F0D-4B5A-A52F-14818FFECDEC.jpeg" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly Covergirl has a new Blast collection of lipsticks and a new Lashblast 24 hour mascara. I was tempted to pick up the mascara, but I still have a couple new ones to try at home, so I decided to wait. The lip colors look interesting too - there are two shades to mix and match. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n6rg_QYwKBA/TvnjldiDvUI/AAAAAAAACc4/2u8N0xlA6oY/s1600/513F03F4-55C3-42F9-8053-27DB0C6F3C34.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n6rg_QYwKBA/TvnjldiDvUI/AAAAAAAACc4/2u8N0xlA6oY/s320/513F03F4-55C3-42F9-8053-27DB0C6F3C34.jpeg" width="234" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jfJJgkAd244/TvnjnhTuNYI/AAAAAAAACdA/RpqBlK8Xb3U/s1600/9EEA0629-3FFF-4B78-8EAD-0DBBFDD78CF2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jfJJgkAd244/TvnjnhTuNYI/AAAAAAAACdA/RpqBlK8Xb3U/s320/9EEA0629-3FFF-4B78-8EAD-0DBBFDD78CF2.jpeg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you seen any of these? I'll post swatches of the new Eye Tattoo by Eyestudio when I get them uploaded. I love all these new goodies! Although, I should be on a no-buy after all the Christmas shopping, but oh well...</div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-17325100006033139452011-12-21T08:26:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.768-08:00Review: Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara in Blackest BlackI have been pleased with the several of the past mascara release by Maybelline including The Falsies and The Falsies Flared, so I was anxious to pick up and try Maybelline Illegal Length mascara. Although I am not typically one for length as I prefer volumizing formulas, I thought I'd test this one out for a few weeks and see if I could be converted.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwGwNSjO2SK3zCVVqbWONublYFSwj-geCBYXRsIv8AFGbhJv_jwril22yVuEKjsj5Ra8D4AkrlKU5MDvQYIwLOhVIGMWLR0aZ699O_PIC-H7s2ery6jNuMQFSZj7iM1p-pDsSG119D2Mo/s1600/DSC04466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwGwNSjO2SK3zCVVqbWONublYFSwj-geCBYXRsIv8AFGbhJv_jwril22yVuEKjsj5Ra8D4AkrlKU5MDvQYIwLOhVIGMWLR0aZ699O_PIC-H7s2ery6jNuMQFSZj7iM1p-pDsSG119D2Mo/s320/DSC04466.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I remember Maybelline having an older version of the Illegal Lengths mascara and it was discontinued a year or so ago. I think this might be their revamping of the product. I didn't try the original version, but from what I've read it was a favorite among many, and they were disappointed that it was disco'd. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The new version of Illegal Lengths is a furmula infused with 4mm fibers, which enhance the length of your lashes, while sealing in the fibers so you don't experience the fall out of some lengthening or fiber-enhanced mascaras. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3rrWaOM8Bhs2e-VNoFRRzBDz7_IHZE1aY98OdSBr7PxeW_-cjdRMh1EJp1AEMYSU_yzsnkjSVoCUnf8g0WOHwtYn4dELUJtRYkXP_nBcbHfsHD3fKOVZ9drjZkmI_s1A_Q9gF9EKKLSV/s1600/DSC04468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3rrWaOM8Bhs2e-VNoFRRzBDz7_IHZE1aY98OdSBr7PxeW_-cjdRMh1EJp1AEMYSU_yzsnkjSVoCUnf8g0WOHwtYn4dELUJtRYkXP_nBcbHfsHD3fKOVZ9drjZkmI_s1A_Q9gF9EKKLSV/s320/DSC04468.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ON9dWqra6pJ46rMmeTgxk7IY3f94WOrdG1q9WPuJ3bFW7riPv8P5hvQuwbripL7B2jN4_pSwjeubAGZILbcqxFpQQnbGqpxE_Bk7sJBpnDQxYeqi6E0mC72JojJMaGhJ0Q0fMBT6nNL0/s1600/DSC04467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ON9dWqra6pJ46rMmeTgxk7IY3f94WOrdG1q9WPuJ3bFW7riPv8P5hvQuwbripL7B2jN4_pSwjeubAGZILbcqxFpQQnbGqpxE_Bk7sJBpnDQxYeqi6E0mC72JojJMaGhJ0Q0fMBT6nNL0/s320/DSC04467.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The brush is pictured below. This was difficult to capture on film - not only did I want you to see the actual brush, but if you look hard you can see the fibers in the mascara. The brush itself has stiff, widely dispersed bristles that come out in different angles. The brush is actually similar in structure to the Falsie's brush's bristles, only this brush is straight and round. The bristles look kind of random, but they actually help capture and separate all the lashes, while pulling the mascara and fibers through the brush to give your lashes length. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1QrNlyVHjy2zmKJCJE6k6Dm8nn_4Y2pPh-yyrT0oD1I6KuULCIFj1XJ7_2zM7cWxoHBulSQl099OgrU5KjA3QSNoGlU_VQa8c-xDIflCRldt9BkXvmNrXyD-AnT8GtMpiU9MMkKGb0qg/s1600/DSC04471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1QrNlyVHjy2zmKJCJE6k6Dm8nn_4Y2pPh-yyrT0oD1I6KuULCIFj1XJ7_2zM7cWxoHBulSQl099OgrU5KjA3QSNoGlU_VQa8c-xDIflCRldt9BkXvmNrXyD-AnT8GtMpiU9MMkKGb0qg/s320/DSC04471.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Below are several picture to give you some before and after shots, as well as one coat vs. two coats of the product. <em>Click any images to enlarge.</em><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9LpX2reuKItWvz1ISgzwaq9snUJHBKYoFxTTLSaB-xjd9ru9BXnkyPVHEZP65tcAjDQuRVquxpk3stl5AGaBDm1ZVII0de0aqDiEW-ekPjptMhP_aYg5JFWo6eaecjpRFT-U-kKhUfW3/s1600/DSC04472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9LpX2reuKItWvz1ISgzwaq9snUJHBKYoFxTTLSaB-xjd9ru9BXnkyPVHEZP65tcAjDQuRVquxpk3stl5AGaBDm1ZVII0de0aqDiEW-ekPjptMhP_aYg5JFWo6eaecjpRFT-U-kKhUfW3/s320/DSC04472.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>(Before)</em></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5Uai0S9gZ35q1NdBk9982i5DwskFFpnG7xG2LPLn5h90kgOIE4HcwwKnCZD0OV6QcOHY2h_9Tmw3M_6_GcFnMJj2-LvfNfe6X_RPHm1y7gQ3Jh_vGBIIUNRTQSpkROo7zIcvxImB4AdG/s1600/DSC04481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5Uai0S9gZ35q1NdBk9982i5DwskFFpnG7xG2LPLn5h90kgOIE4HcwwKnCZD0OV6QcOHY2h_9Tmw3M_6_GcFnMJj2-LvfNfe6X_RPHm1y7gQ3Jh_vGBIIUNRTQSpkROo7zIcvxImB4AdG/s320/DSC04481.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(<em>After - 2 coats)</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxepQhkcWNdPr_-ibCsrPD4PghRuNR8GVND3aFrtn3ypv6DViSgT9XamrnQNfal6uk5VucNXpbykyN_BnyNYN6A1EyDMZkMh0ZUXKE4hC_K9zxNKtmtbGIzEGNCUoX0fq8c6LU3Jsf0GH/s1600/DSC04474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxepQhkcWNdPr_-ibCsrPD4PghRuNR8GVND3aFrtn3ypv6DViSgT9XamrnQNfal6uk5VucNXpbykyN_BnyNYN6A1EyDMZkMh0ZUXKE4hC_K9zxNKtmtbGIzEGNCUoX0fq8c6LU3Jsf0GH/s320/DSC04474.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>(Left - 2 coats / Right - none)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdArlZz_FKSiEIwI_7pWgZkGjyyrHl5Atl502KfKmXKaVYarPK79gBARM03Q1a4EmcPYNVixqjG6TGABKpeMQM8Xiw551UeGmWsC875G_KZPb8YEvTRIsLg-nzG3ydpWJbF0bNlJJasSC/s320/DSC04478.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>(Left - 2 coats / Right - 1 coat)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will say, this product does a very nice job at lengthening. The brush pulls the product through and coats all the lashes - I think the first picture with mascara above shows that, especially if you click to enlarge. The brush also holds the lashes as you pull it through, so it helps curl the lashes too. Unlike some mascara wands that don't really grab the lashes, this one definitely does. (Note, I did not curl my lashes for these photos). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The product itself is on the thinner side, which allows you to build coat after coat without clumping or flaking. With that said, it dries quickly enough in between coats that you can build some volume, although I wouldn't consider this any sort of a volumizing mascara. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wore this all day without any issues of smearing, flaking, or smudging. Removal was very easy - just simple face wash and water, and I didn't have any residue or raccoon left over. So far I've been using this for a couple of weeks now and the tube hasn't dried out, gotten clumpy, or caused any of the issues above. <em>On another side note, I can't say the same for my beloved <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-loreal-voluminous-false-fiber.html">L'oreal Voluminous Fibre Mascara</a> that I loved so much - it has dried up very quickly and become extremely difficult to work with. An extreme disappointment considering how much I loved the effect on my lashes. </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, I am really enjoying this mascara right now. Maybelline has really hit a couple out of the park with The Falsies, The Falsie's Flared and now this addition, Illegal Lengths. I kind of have the best of both worlds, as I would consider The Falsie's one of my favorite volumizing mascaras, and now the Illegal Lengths is, as the name implies, quite a good lengthening mascara. I would definitely purchase this one again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know this is starting to pop up in the drug stores now, although Maybelline doesn't have any product information online at the moment. Retail was $8.99 and I found mine at CVS. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you seen this or purchased it? What do you think so far? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-80120982816100454862011-12-16T10:50:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.875-08:00Spotted at Meijer: New from Rimmel! The Kate Moss Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBn5GiGMBxuOKNvJjFQwi2MLYay2hlm_GuLI3zREuvLurSHG9YUmfyu-MwDoohXEVlJssS6eL1314VYPHK37dL7HoWCJ2nJBNTWeNAWHw8Y_TkxIvUwUIFnpxnmEaac0tF9hTHd2JwGx7r/s1600/IMG_0399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBn5GiGMBxuOKNvJjFQwi2MLYay2hlm_GuLI3zREuvLurSHG9YUmfyu-MwDoohXEVlJssS6eL1314VYPHK37dL7HoWCJ2nJBNTWeNAWHw8Y_TkxIvUwUIFnpxnmEaac0tF9hTHd2JwGx7r/s400/IMG_0399.JPG" width="337" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Looking for some new products for the winter at Meijer, and I found this. Rimmel's new lasting Finish 8-hour collection designed by Kate Moss herself. There are five sahdes of lipstick - a red, plum, pink, coral and pale nude (for lack of a better term). Digging around I find out that the collection is the celebration of <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2037771/Kate-Moss-celebrates-10-years-face-Rimmel-lipstick-line.html">Kate and Rimmel's collaboration over the past 10 years</a>. What a nice way to celebrate!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are a couple closeups of the packaging and the colors, courtesy of Rimmel and The Daily Mail. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4_Zpm5FLbKM3Kyt_MUHIastcsNJHIQQ9a_9ivZZslfNio6qCx80QeeXy6ta-7sGp4lji2buBhMd8pnzPlxLHiqQzrMoYSFr-TY3dYPXgYT7XvoKKVfDYqpX0pG0A7wi9lPsVFY3FfLZA/s1600/article-0-0DE746D800000578-377_306x504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4_Zpm5FLbKM3Kyt_MUHIastcsNJHIQQ9a_9ivZZslfNio6qCx80QeeXy6ta-7sGp4lji2buBhMd8pnzPlxLHiqQzrMoYSFr-TY3dYPXgYT7XvoKKVfDYqpX0pG0A7wi9lPsVFY3FfLZA/s320/article-0-0DE746D800000578-377_306x504.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkpP3xnjr1-uR5pAGAjyDZBWYxKRyqTbW3eCuVihdxQ8UwtNR0WOs7l7GFuFypXHPZjr5UlgcwqAa-_x2BZosKQfiM71tj5-Nnwb_H9q32nS3IqkjlnhyxIOAxzTjPJfYcB98D4H_yP3S/s1600/article-0-0DE746E800000578-981_306x504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkpP3xnjr1-uR5pAGAjyDZBWYxKRyqTbW3eCuVihdxQ8UwtNR0WOs7l7GFuFypXHPZjr5UlgcwqAa-_x2BZosKQfiM71tj5-Nnwb_H9q32nS3IqkjlnhyxIOAxzTjPJfYcB98D4H_yP3S/s320/article-0-0DE746E800000578-981_306x504.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At first glance, the nude shade looked like a relatively similar color to Fashion Night Pout, but I didn't have mine on me to compare. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />So, have you seen these yet? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-19823756383763132822011-12-15T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:11.974-08:00NOTD: Essie "School of the Hard Rocks"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThVLyf2RNZbIgWlMEDURciurZmZOnZACtbAv27e75x8JKBpMuORDdTGIshkp4g3Huu7VOUlh1HFPHxNwKaWoBALB85p5U69be4DhFiIFnmNOQQJpZ782OFdTfsmFimUit5BGrf770urHd/s1600/DSC04491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThVLyf2RNZbIgWlMEDURciurZmZOnZACtbAv27e75x8JKBpMuORDdTGIshkp4g3Huu7VOUlh1HFPHxNwKaWoBALB85p5U69be4DhFiIFnmNOQQJpZ782OFdTfsmFimUit5BGrf770urHd/s320/DSC04491.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Essie's School of the Hard Rocks. This is a dusty gray/teal/evergreen. Really, the product in the bottle doesn't do it justice. Applied, this is a very unique and beautiful shade. This falls into the "greige" category, only on the green side - maybe a "greenge"? I will say, this was a bit of a difficult color to capture in pictures - it looks more blue in the pictures, and is a bit more green in real life - but you get the idea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi3-Kk9Y8gmDbnSQDXAqrjneV0DZVCKbLqxKxoAMbQXbJSaXL-RtYzbY8s-_hmv-YfFanYUuh0r57lFad4Qv43d6_W62Mn8GPQi-peho_jk-quKd7GnBIBPOKYeqZwe8Sm2C8LmW4iOgP/s1600/DSC04499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi3-Kk9Y8gmDbnSQDXAqrjneV0DZVCKbLqxKxoAMbQXbJSaXL-RtYzbY8s-_hmv-YfFanYUuh0r57lFad4Qv43d6_W62Mn8GPQi-peho_jk-quKd7GnBIBPOKYeqZwe8Sm2C8LmW4iOgP/s320/DSC04499.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaB93XKsOa4WskassBNZdZKfoTNf2iXxjGpap10HAnTkWaAgjp65PiUHOtelipXMf9nOg1mSFkGdb3HbbTJjQCSuTY_co422iK4ARIuvGwthzASCrZC_HsWbbZRjoT2OeeYDxVZ5NPrsKf/s1600/DSC04493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaB93XKsOa4WskassBNZdZKfoTNf2iXxjGpap10HAnTkWaAgjp65PiUHOtelipXMf9nOg1mSFkGdb3HbbTJjQCSuTY_co422iK4ARIuvGwthzASCrZC_HsWbbZRjoT2OeeYDxVZ5NPrsKf/s320/DSC04493.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />I wanted to add a little bit of a festive look to this color, so I used one of my <a href="http://www.cinapro.com/pdfs/news/cina_pr_100111.pdf">CinaPro Nail Decals in Peppermint Twist</a>, which I found at Sally Beauty. They are adorable, and this set has candy canes, snowmen, wreaths and gingerbread men. There is another one exclusive to Sally that has Santa, Rudolph, and other festive decals. I believe they retailed for $3.99.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNn7axUOMtPv6hDokr8ivDxzS5EodnIGexhHdQPn1opYoCaeR278BvbiQ-OwvLxQ_r6CHSwh9aJPFNr8JNQq6FDnYXRsY_i7Fs2zv40p6KDB5_pO5nb2_KcyVcJf5-6Gx8k5rX0cRWbzMY/s1600/DSC04500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNn7axUOMtPv6hDokr8ivDxzS5EodnIGexhHdQPn1opYoCaeR278BvbiQ-OwvLxQ_r6CHSwh9aJPFNr8JNQq6FDnYXRsY_i7Fs2zv40p6KDB5_pO5nb2_KcyVcJf5-6Gx8k5rX0cRWbzMY/s320/DSC04500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Back to the Essie - the formula is one of the nicer formulas for Essie. This is smooth and shiny and coverage is very nice. Above is two coats of polish with one coat of top coat. I would put this polish as one of the "must have's" for you - it's different enough, but also very wearable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Have you tried this color? What other color from the collection have you picked up? </div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-23608031437221673202011-12-14T06:44:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:12.276-08:00Spotted at CVS: Sally Hansen Nail Polish Sets - a great stocking stuffer idea!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0aCJId1cqV6SVQA2KZfu0KKgRObhiyDWG1OdLKQ266RpX6Wo2AePBPqpkWSMTziwdSEdZaax-3DyJBvNXYeD7Ygl7PIPNfBM_gLiIIeggaE2G1Y32IeYSuy3SM9kIJ8Ub5yHMIwBTj-9/s1600/IMG_0384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0aCJId1cqV6SVQA2KZfu0KKgRObhiyDWG1OdLKQ266RpX6Wo2AePBPqpkWSMTziwdSEdZaax-3DyJBvNXYeD7Ygl7PIPNfBM_gLiIIeggaE2G1Y32IeYSuy3SM9kIJ8Ub5yHMIwBTj-9/s320/IMG_0384.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While I was at CVS the other day (spotting all sorts of new goodies), I saw some Sally Hansen mini 4-pks that would make great stocking stuffers or present toppers. There are four different sets to choose from: Diamond Strength, Xtreme Wear, HD Hi Definition and Insta Dry. I believe they are normally $5.99 a piece, but are running 2/$10 right now. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LMFuIUdRK3HRVLvgvEuSLPJs98gBSyJfTuT7uqQkS0Z5g5xWhWHq7dci1NAqBncwd1NTbZMYE03YF8yZpXqSsbdgAnweBkasRGxM63sHpb7osW1CcFLPKYFGl66nG0eg_OYX32etjN_f/s1600/IMG_0385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LMFuIUdRK3HRVLvgvEuSLPJs98gBSyJfTuT7uqQkS0Z5g5xWhWHq7dci1NAqBncwd1NTbZMYE03YF8yZpXqSsbdgAnweBkasRGxM63sHpb7osW1CcFLPKYFGl66nG0eg_OYX32etjN_f/s400/IMG_0385.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dNJOj51iGHeKLg2_d5g_wwIHY5OSUiQYxulx-7gt0WP1QlQc6bLyMDRGFHR1RpxQtHl_T9HpEpKXWLot4JnFy4A2323q-Tzx_TDiKQ1NkDeUfpcOyI4mKcUDbTMfNVBs-Z3mPkHugI-g/s1600/IMG_0386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dNJOj51iGHeKLg2_d5g_wwIHY5OSUiQYxulx-7gt0WP1QlQc6bLyMDRGFHR1RpxQtHl_T9HpEpKXWLot4JnFy4A2323q-Tzx_TDiKQ1NkDeUfpcOyI4mKcUDbTMfNVBs-Z3mPkHugI-g/s400/IMG_0386.JPG" width="342" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwM-6H4_Vl4uzHm8jCFqMYw5BAKt_FXnNZ7d5ySKu-0UAqLVOq95tFERyDUAyg-f36u0SZBvKklyzpAaDqyoTO5ruVutF5IxW5lCQAn4OaugKMjv4zgpAKgr87Y7hSGNtBlEXFfpqhhhY/s1600/IMG_0387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwM-6H4_Vl4uzHm8jCFqMYw5BAKt_FXnNZ7d5ySKu-0UAqLVOq95tFERyDUAyg-f36u0SZBvKklyzpAaDqyoTO5ruVutF5IxW5lCQAn4OaugKMjv4zgpAKgr87Y7hSGNtBlEXFfpqhhhY/s400/IMG_0387.JPG" width="325" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTsrYbIZsPlVXNd0KNTzXarz1zFSiV3LisHB2ZmLPwRuzq7hSIqz0K5JhqS3cilOv9va0pRpDrCRkO0UHMBJqWBNCH9xc9uHSDKoKXxodd-dQ7MJWiGcBiZxxtW375S_Z04qL8Lw9pN5K/s1600/IMG_0388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTsrYbIZsPlVXNd0KNTzXarz1zFSiV3LisHB2ZmLPwRuzq7hSIqz0K5JhqS3cilOv9va0pRpDrCRkO0UHMBJqWBNCH9xc9uHSDKoKXxodd-dQ7MJWiGcBiZxxtW375S_Z04qL8Lw9pN5K/s400/IMG_0388.JPG" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Really, the Diamond Hard is the most neutral or user friendly of the set. The other three collections have much brighter and colors. Really, at $1.25 a nail polish, it's not a bad little deal.</div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-31358510198785161562011-12-13T09:10:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:12.386-08:00NOTD: Wet 'n Wild Rockin' Rubies - and I need help with topcoats!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTEwfBCSio4Idx8jOfOecaA4a3MKIIP_bWTT7Dz0mXQecwGvvJurZK9WpQ_jcOIXg2MVVm-3qWaXKQxb0qVkFCfczZ78OOmpquO_9PcZRpGtxnT7kgLZUJzSVuJREQsmpECOMhZxBC3bC/s1600/DSC04454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTEwfBCSio4Idx8jOfOecaA4a3MKIIP_bWTT7Dz0mXQecwGvvJurZK9WpQ_jcOIXg2MVVm-3qWaXKQxb0qVkFCfczZ78OOmpquO_9PcZRpGtxnT7kgLZUJzSVuJREQsmpECOMhZxBC3bC/s320/DSC04454.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I saw the display of Wet 'n Wild's new Ice Baby collection, I knew I would need to get Rockin' Rubies for my holiday manicure. This is a true red microglitter with larger hexagonal holographic silver glitter throughout. It reminded me of some of the garland I have strung in my house right now (above).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfd6zsK4ufzh4uijHn9vmr_0AtyciOAcsxaWVWGjQUvEz7B4WrMOh_NiEADPWEisz9bEeC7NSG0_N3WhGk_3bg5Qvp1p7Eu0CFPu5BwC54WNZMv7LPYY6QMbNfZ4ioemnbpirJvjMxV1g/s1600/DSC04465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfd6zsK4ufzh4uijHn9vmr_0AtyciOAcsxaWVWGjQUvEz7B4WrMOh_NiEADPWEisz9bEeC7NSG0_N3WhGk_3bg5Qvp1p7Eu0CFPu5BwC54WNZMv7LPYY6QMbNfZ4ioemnbpirJvjMxV1g/s320/DSC04465.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Three coats and you get a nearly opaque coverage. This would actually look quite nice over red, and wouldn't require as many coats. This was hard to take a picture of too...I think the sparkles really made it difficult for the camera to focus. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sh8SthTxmGihPc3G2I-DXCSNBHyM5aHvQPssnZrouwdrT4N2u_GQtcXLPYCHzsKaZyxY29kRXPgzc0_8jptGJ0PQBq1Mb8Dl8ie_unBWVwLYcvTrpEXVBQzG9WKGd84fo92UvuswZP2T/s1600/DSC04455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sh8SthTxmGihPc3G2I-DXCSNBHyM5aHvQPssnZrouwdrT4N2u_GQtcXLPYCHzsKaZyxY29kRXPgzc0_8jptGJ0PQBq1Mb8Dl8ie_unBWVwLYcvTrpEXVBQzG9WKGd84fo92UvuswZP2T/s320/DSC04455.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOC-p4yTbqOof9URUl0ZB_1rp5V0BPqogI__WgblrSP6AEvQmypZQLTXlWgxksD7Vz9r2TsKxanEoBPb0-iSM1ca7RwrGiTcdYiP3IG3xE00Yvn7dl88oaHjt1SalgJ5ceARMeoIU3dUa/s1600/DSC04456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOC-p4yTbqOof9URUl0ZB_1rp5V0BPqogI__WgblrSP6AEvQmypZQLTXlWgxksD7Vz9r2TsKxanEoBPb0-iSM1ca7RwrGiTcdYiP3IG3xE00Yvn7dl88oaHjt1SalgJ5ceARMeoIU3dUa/s320/DSC04456.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I love this color, but I have one complaint with glitters. After my topcoat completely dries, it looks all grainy again, which frustrates me! What top coat do you use for that beautiful glossy finish (that lasts). Right now I applied a thick coat of Seche Vite, but I'm wondering if I should try something different? I would love your suggestions and favorites!</div><div align="left"></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-67910770990083792032011-12-12T11:24:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:12.479-08:00Spotted at CVS: New Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blushes, Spoiled by Wet 'n Wild, Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara, and Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGf2oMx3oueU804rbvrpWfMcsXUNvF9E4bZgr3eJL_OzUcMAkcFj_dyllVqvrcD0zjkcPAh-qm8z7kusbq_K3YoKlh6ZlfgsiJk4OlRMsU2JotyvFLr4BG-I61uIUZOM2UxxrIsN7kpKFO/s1600/IMG_0379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGf2oMx3oueU804rbvrpWfMcsXUNvF9E4bZgr3eJL_OzUcMAkcFj_dyllVqvrcD0zjkcPAh-qm8z7kusbq_K3YoKlh6ZlfgsiJk4OlRMsU2JotyvFLr4BG-I61uIUZOM2UxxrIsN7kpKFO/s320/IMG_0379.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A quick lunch over to CVS to hit up the beauty sale turned into an hour + because of all the new goodies out there! On a side note, if you haven't seen Nouveau Cheap's list for the beauty sale at CVS - <a href="http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com/2011/12/cvs-beauty-clearance-sale.html">head on over here</a>. It's a handy thing to have going in!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, back to the new goodies! First up, Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush. These are smooth like a cream but blendable like a powder. I can't decide if you apply these with your finger or brush - I'm guessing finger because of the display piece, but if it's with a brush, this might be a dupe of <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/search/label/Mally%20Beauty">Mally's Effortless Airbrush Blushes</a>, which are a cross between a cream and a powder in an attempt to give an airbrushed look on the skin. The Maybelline versions are selling for $8.29 a piece at CVS right now. The colors are very bright and have the slightest hint of shimmer, but I would say it's more of a "glow" than anything else.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Click the pictures to enlarge.</em></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAav-TzHq6HB9DpCqJaR3HF3YY61pqGKXNIX_JbgI6Vb6T6Ril5qc8zhUxYWUvUhVMjYxtA0XM_mZpfIa2CuS8TDwTiOEBSYOKJrx4kBt7FJh3MdmMN9hiMVcIEEgPpezaUfNZD9XFxbnd/s1600/IMG_0380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAav-TzHq6HB9DpCqJaR3HF3YY61pqGKXNIX_JbgI6Vb6T6Ril5qc8zhUxYWUvUhVMjYxtA0XM_mZpfIa2CuS8TDwTiOEBSYOKJrx4kBt7FJh3MdmMN9hiMVcIEEgPpezaUfNZD9XFxbnd/s320/IMG_0380.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next up, the Spoiled by Wet 'n Wild nail collection. These are $1.99 a piece and feature a larger bottle and a variety of colors. The bottles remind me of the Sinful line, and the colors range from neutrals to bright glitters. The glitter that caught my eye was at the bottom - a silver, black and red mixture of hexagonal and square glitters. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhrp0LJUg8ub7LF0zGbUNVcEizuRtntceOEUPaLk2hWA9pQSd2csAgPEYaHf3Z6Lb7vuflLcUyhUtqMy6QIEkcRK3NmFVc8UNFQ_umIO3hyphenhyphenCOSS8Pwlr2FW41IEeIckQWKTq_AUCkQSm2/s1600/IMG_0381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhrp0LJUg8ub7LF0zGbUNVcEizuRtntceOEUPaLk2hWA9pQSd2csAgPEYaHf3Z6Lb7vuflLcUyhUtqMy6QIEkcRK3NmFVc8UNFQ_umIO3hyphenhyphenCOSS8Pwlr2FW41IEeIckQWKTq_AUCkQSm2/s320/IMG_0381.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNm_bDLwTFb2oOALOwuLwyeYtUTVQ1_sgnlq_ss1T0DDeBpl9_M0P026PirVJPEfWpG0_Tci5IBNMVEGFl7L9hDMLQZBGr5K5Fd4n_BZEb4mqDIbIS1EI2-46jt0iVc3aTn9gk6FJcGTXG/s1600/IMG_0382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNm_bDLwTFb2oOALOwuLwyeYtUTVQ1_sgnlq_ss1T0DDeBpl9_M0P026PirVJPEfWpG0_Tci5IBNMVEGFl7L9hDMLQZBGr5K5Fd4n_BZEb4mqDIbIS1EI2-46jt0iVc3aTn9gk6FJcGTXG/s320/IMG_0382.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuiLsBBLprOv_8OlD3j2S0kk00qrO1kpYPI3loUStkueKq16xbEPfzB03zKewrkY8u-aLBZ0d-O9q2zZWtPzaMIHpcelQQj-VAU2iPJCQaxg55dRJOUymFfjKX3Xa0eEhhyphenhyphenL4ZC1PTQXw/s1600/IMG_0383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuiLsBBLprOv_8OlD3j2S0kk00qrO1kpYPI3loUStkueKq16xbEPfzB03zKewrkY8u-aLBZ0d-O9q2zZWtPzaMIHpcelQQj-VAU2iPJCQaxg55dRJOUymFfjKX3Xa0eEhhyphenhyphenL4ZC1PTQXw/s320/IMG_0383.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rimmel, one of my favorite drugstore brands for mascara, has come out with another volumizing mascara called Scandaleyes. Reminiscent of the much-loved LashBlast, this is also in a fat, bright orange tube. These were $7.29 a piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81DoZfCfeFlYCl2s5Dfs9gVjAzHTYdDwu4w6jU6RY_FaGORKSgtzHHW_PryPC3eGT9uTvPY-UWvffokTXD1Ehz-Q95TdNbEYdnAcHVHTcRP67Qk8vnV6F09QE3OJLLW4ZmhIhigDQ2St1/s1600/IMG_0390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81DoZfCfeFlYCl2s5Dfs9gVjAzHTYdDwu4w6jU6RY_FaGORKSgtzHHW_PryPC3eGT9uTvPY-UWvffokTXD1Ehz-Q95TdNbEYdnAcHVHTcRP67Qk8vnV6F09QE3OJLLW4ZmhIhigDQ2St1/s320/IMG_0390.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly, one I almost missed because of it's location in the store - right in the middle of the baby aisle. The new Maybelline Illegal Lengths mascara, which claims to extend your lashes by 4mm with fibers built into the mascara. I assume this is similar to <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-loreal-voluminous-false-fiber.html">Loreal's Voluminous False Fiber</a> mascara, so we will see. These are $8.99 a tube.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW7CCfAQoNDMUDJA94r0wteS__H8hs8FQ99R0eS565OYnu8XkjXZ0OZUOZ4YIW7-wfy8lf93uwjAE90G9wdvd3-RgWF3vAUvWiMHHJ2Ec-sE7daWYtijTn1DgahWP1Aw0hruwsvUtGtQv/s1600/IMG_0393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW7CCfAQoNDMUDJA94r0wteS__H8hs8FQ99R0eS565OYnu8XkjXZ0OZUOZ4YIW7-wfy8lf93uwjAE90G9wdvd3-RgWF3vAUvWiMHHJ2Ec-sE7daWYtijTn1DgahWP1Aw0hruwsvUtGtQv/s320/IMG_0393.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasZhV8iNUCuHhIut8-pReoBW8wQifT9zvw0eGX5HE-LQDDBLATv5qkwmiI3-mSTDtSIGS2Z3zClPTz1HxoY5JU3eTfDncQlL6BuOcczoSsXLntWsFY_UQ8YqzEqXZrynsXWlelLWrdmZv/s1600/IMG_0394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasZhV8iNUCuHhIut8-pReoBW8wQifT9zvw0eGX5HE-LQDDBLATv5qkwmiI3-mSTDtSIGS2Z3zClPTz1HxoY5JU3eTfDncQlL6BuOcczoSsXLntWsFY_UQ8YqzEqXZrynsXWlelLWrdmZv/s320/IMG_0394.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't believe I actually came across some new products this quickly! I'm pretty sure I saw some of these earlier last week around the blogs, but I certainly didn't expect to see them until well after the holidays!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you seen these around yet?</div><div align="left"></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-47130358379304606502011-12-12T08:11:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:12.575-08:00FOTD: Milani Runway Wet/Dry Eyeshadow "Silver Charm" and Revlon Diamond Lust Eyeshadow "Night Sky"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJAunpABaaNuzXazRsQg4jKje8s-QS4AqCJvm33OzRH8k3aMOF8BcdhpD8DHy_fLAwKa_7U8zNhqrfII_ezZAXbHQuw4E5RBCOx8S-pRyrCrffj4_nJZn9opd0bdCVBvHWa4uazlVGiQO/s1600/mota_ru_0122303-preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJAunpABaaNuzXazRsQg4jKje8s-QS4AqCJvm33OzRH8k3aMOF8BcdhpD8DHy_fLAwKa_7U8zNhqrfII_ezZAXbHQuw4E5RBCOx8S-pRyrCrffj4_nJZn9opd0bdCVBvHWa4uazlVGiQO/s320/mota_ru_0122303-preview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I'm getting into the holiday spirit, so I've started to try out a few dramatic and sparkly looks for all the upcoming holiday parties and festivities. Today is a mix of some drugstore brands: Milani and Revlon. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpDPLapsSr69J-7rHne5HAJoaIT7vKweECjKgpbBrOD23pRVHpdnLqvhquFru2M36Rd9nUT5kZwqPjIpJaHan9O6_OzW3bPmS7A6y5UfQN6HNCn2qUdOz78vAgS7XKhpFKmKYOcvOmX09/s1600/DSC04425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpDPLapsSr69J-7rHne5HAJoaIT7vKweECjKgpbBrOD23pRVHpdnLqvhquFru2M36Rd9nUT5kZwqPjIpJaHan9O6_OzW3bPmS7A6y5UfQN6HNCn2qUdOz78vAgS7XKhpFKmKYOcvOmX09/s400/DSC04425.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><br />The picture doesn't capture the sparkle from the Revlon shadow, but use your imagination...a little more bling!<br /><br />Here's what I used:<br /><br /><strong>Face</strong>:<br />Laura Geller Champagne Spackle<br />Laura Geller Real Deal Concealer "Light"<br />Laura Geller Balance 'n Brighten "Fair"<br />Maybelline Blush "<a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/10/swatches-maybelline-limited-edition.html">Pressworthy Pink</a>"<br /><br /><strong>Eyes</strong><br />Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy<br />Milani Runway Eyes "Silver Charm" - inner corner<br />Revlon Diamond Lust "Night Sky" - outer corner, crease<br />Milani Runway Eyes "Lily White" - highlight<br />Milani Liquif'eye eyeliner "Black"<br />L'oreal Voluminous False Fibers Mascara<br /><br /><strong>Lips</strong>:<br />Too Faced Lipstick "Celebrity Meltdown"<br /><br />A pretty easy look with a lot of impact. Switch up the silver for gold and you have another easy look. rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-5875408864263701692011-12-09T07:53:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:12.671-08:00NOTD: L'Oreal LE Nail Polish "Owl Lust" - Project Runway's Take Flight Collection<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYt9sFDSIOv1BxJv-A1MyKQ1QwIYGWmNKuGdZgzi_zaJSPWMsZC_AwBqhSRuh4DljHyykyzx5yT5vK9yHBJZZACFoidCasfkLh4rehfa1T0VnIXeO3wMKmyKFEWEgGJyFmxERynOzBO7Du/s1600/DSC04419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYt9sFDSIOv1BxJv-A1MyKQ1QwIYGWmNKuGdZgzi_zaJSPWMsZC_AwBqhSRuh4DljHyykyzx5yT5vK9yHBJZZACFoidCasfkLh4rehfa1T0VnIXeO3wMKmyKFEWEgGJyFmxERynOzBO7Du/s320/DSC04419.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><br />L'oreal Limited Edition nail polish in Owl's Lust. A dusty, smokey, red creme with burnt orange undertones, this isn't your typical red polish. With the flash you see more of the orange/red color, and in with natural light the smokiness really shows through.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFDqBH5z4IFTU4u14zBaFOi5Je2NnLh457ACcUDnxLqyZr90qajeZzlikh5Hrvw2Cjq5gLgIF4sSt9VotPRwU8gGlyVzq3BEUDJfvolV0cbvEM1HykP3U2vsw9uMfJn2zbA8_fOsiTQYF/s1600/DSC04420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFDqBH5z4IFTU4u14zBaFOi5Je2NnLh457ACcUDnxLqyZr90qajeZzlikh5Hrvw2Cjq5gLgIF4sSt9VotPRwU8gGlyVzq3BEUDJfvolV0cbvEM1HykP3U2vsw9uMfJn2zbA8_fOsiTQYF/s320/DSC04420.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The above picture is much more true to color, in my opinion. Less red and more of that unique color I was drawn in by. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've swatched it below - two coats with one coat of Seche Vite on top. The formula was nice and smooth. I didn't notice any streaking, and the color dried with a very nice shine.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSPHVfHH6kC1jgKvPPBMYbixDjfpNIgVsSLJ4CHPreti3aONqjBZiir5FJg6S92quhx4slOSwDSk6E9kmZXgUgSFKrgggyAL06DBVGBpOi7Ad5VEMgYmNer4Zt8mg5NbeJJgEDCjPx7Jf1/s1600/DSC04423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSPHVfHH6kC1jgKvPPBMYbixDjfpNIgVsSLJ4CHPreti3aONqjBZiir5FJg6S92quhx4slOSwDSk6E9kmZXgUgSFKrgggyAL06DBVGBpOi7Ad5VEMgYmNer4Zt8mg5NbeJJgEDCjPx7Jf1/s320/DSC04423.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaaIdOOFjxRH6tCuOAhv8J7aK-1vmKZb4eD20RpIJw7EbdVsPvq7t_iFryUNVNspmuNkt8VuF9wl4ozQEgspdtPOc5H0lTBG-GSdfudvrofXV7zJFSpBqZ6TdskcTvk_x-JllPxmv-zMM/s1600/DSC04415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaaIdOOFjxRH6tCuOAhv8J7aK-1vmKZb4eD20RpIJw7EbdVsPvq7t_iFryUNVNspmuNkt8VuF9wl4ozQEgspdtPOc5H0lTBG-GSdfudvrofXV7zJFSpBqZ6TdskcTvk_x-JllPxmv-zMM/s320/DSC04415.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A gorgeous color, definitely out of the dorm, especially if you are looking for a wearable, but vampy red. Have you tried this one yet? </div><div align="left"></div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-77999511619496233242011-12-08T11:17:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:02:12.868-08:00Review and NOTD: Nutra Nail Gel Perfect UV-Free Gel-Color "Dahlia"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_DbpTzsK9zea4j2kFE-Wt3PUFolUb0z7jpPllOuKjdiOqk45wyeWNiQStqID43gy4b63p2OETFyV8LsOydFY10IhXxBcWS3yHWvVyGQnLoXS-oUAc6hxiQWJZC_Q1DiKanmCAxKZ2w80/s1600/DSC04394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_DbpTzsK9zea4j2kFE-Wt3PUFolUb0z7jpPllOuKjdiOqk45wyeWNiQStqID43gy4b63p2OETFyV8LsOydFY10IhXxBcWS3yHWvVyGQnLoXS-oUAc6hxiQWJZC_Q1DiKanmCAxKZ2w80/s320/DSC04394.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few weeks back <a href="http://shakeupyourmakeup.blogspot.com/2011/11/spotted-at-walgreens-new-nutranail-gel.html">I spotted the new entry</a> into the UV/Gel nails: Nutra Nail Gel Perfect UV-Free Gel-Color. I think Walgreens had four colors total available, and I chose Dahlia, the darkest shade in the group. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These Nutra Nail Gel Perfect collections are a non-UV, gel nail colors, that dry in 5 minutes or less and protect nails from breaking with a patent-leather shine. Each set comes with three bottles:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <strong>Nutra Nail 5 Minute Gel Polish "Activator"</strong> (the larger polish with the red label)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <strong>Cleaner</strong> (small bottle with white lid). This was actually clear, but I used this before I snapped pictures. As you'll see below, this is used to clean the brush on the actual nail color, hence the fact that the cleaner is now a deep maroon too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <strong>Gel Color</strong> - bottle with the black lid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Sec8jjVfWCpFkOse0aoCsAg8If8wY6F-HuYLB75PwUCoSmJTo7bcjQROq5-av_GHtATL41ybgHpWPP4gIg2qSR5tnKdjxOfYoV1CJHohtPGvOgJxwoy1N-L0qhWiIoG3TOZ4qj6v8gfS/s1600/DSC04395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Sec8jjVfWCpFkOse0aoCsAg8If8wY6F-HuYLB75PwUCoSmJTo7bcjQROq5-av_GHtATL41ybgHpWPP4gIg2qSR5tnKdjxOfYoV1CJHohtPGvOgJxwoy1N-L0qhWiIoG3TOZ4qj6v8gfS/s320/DSC04395.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below is a closeup of the color I purchased - Dahlia. This is a cream chocolate maroon. A beautiful color for fall and winter, I have worn this on my fingers, but will be using this as my pedicure shortly. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fqIpkKR4XHDPTUYfLuiGkpmSqSvanOGx9Ehs5H2nAZ6EMOLKR128GkWjc31C0TrUuVVn3i3ska4_ziNfs8BOxPt5BYnBXFInSZOUsLsI5Jm4vELTujn-egmTCYCLdbdvCIkEAC_tJiyw/s1600/DSC04393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fqIpkKR4XHDPTUYfLuiGkpmSqSvanOGx9Ehs5H2nAZ6EMOLKR128GkWjc31C0TrUuVVn3i3ska4_ziNfs8BOxPt5BYnBXFInSZOUsLsI5Jm4vELTujn-egmTCYCLdbdvCIkEAC_tJiyw/s320/DSC04392.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, the next question is, how do you do this without UV? I took a picture of the instructions, or you can go over to Nutra Nail's website and <a href="http://nutranail.com/gelperfect/how-to.html">click here</a> to see them. It's really pretty easy. I would suggest laying everything out in advance, though - that will make it even easier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRCVw5V6ICxmNlNTHnL_0WsHJOjN4sL6hbJdSphiFqR8JVImDIniieDHhBZEr_FMxQ7faM1k_lBpbb-aIMI6guZeSQqLbuOfDhHePa4G5qlP3zTPiuIfvxsXZl1c0-jr5uJi6_9LN3JNq/s1600/DSC04396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRCVw5V6ICxmNlNTHnL_0WsHJOjN4sL6hbJdSphiFqR8JVImDIniieDHhBZEr_FMxQ7faM1k_lBpbb-aIMI6guZeSQqLbuOfDhHePa4G5qlP3zTPiuIfvxsXZl1c0-jr5uJi6_9LN3JNq/s400/DSC04396.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. First, make sure you have a clean work space, and a towel or paper towel that you can use to dry the brush off after cleaning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Open/unscrew all your bottles, but leave the brushes in them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><u>Note:</u> you will do the next steps 5 fingers at a time. Don't try and do all 10 fingers as the activator will dry out and get sticky, which makes the application process much more difficult.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Brush one coat of applicator on 5 nails. Apply liberally, but don't go overboard. You just want the nails to look wet or shiny. <em>Do not let this activator dry, and do not touch it, before you move onto the next step.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Apply one, thin, coat of the gel nail color. This is a very thin "polish" or color, so don't be surprised if it bleeds out, or spreads out on the nail more than a standard nail polish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><u>Note:</u> You're first coat will appear streaky! </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Clean the brush in the cleaner, and dry on your paper towel. You will want to keep this cleaning step and repeat every 5 nails.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Repeat Steps 3-5 on your other 5 nails.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. Repeat for a second coat - you will need to do this to achieve full coverage of the color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can clean the activator and color brushes in the "cleaner" bottle. This will help avoid buildup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below are my swatches of my first attempt. I will say, because of the fluidity of the color, having accuracy upon application is a lot more difficult than it is with standard nail polish. All in all, I was very impressed with my mani seeing as this was my first attempt! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall thoughts? I actually liked this. The product does leave my nails stronger and thicker (due to the polish and activator, not because it is making my nails healthier). The activator reminds me of nail glue - maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but that's what it reminds me of! The color dried impeccably smooth and shiny. Probably shinier than anything I've used before, including Seche Vite. I didn't wake up with any fabric marks on my manicure, so when it says it dries in 5 minutes, it means it! The actual product lasted on my nails for a good 10 days before anything began to chip off. I should have taken a final picture, but I was so anxious to try some of my newer polishes I picked up that I didn't even thinking about it. So, with that being said, make sure it's a color you really like, because you'll be wearing it for a while! I think this would be great for a pedicure, simply because of the shine, strength and lasting power. I tend to leave my pedi's the same for a longer period of time, so it makes sense for me to have something that can last that long. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY53sESxqaY5elSn2zeiwVW1bvPcooAh_KGGgC-Db_AbwK2slP_9QxMbpUUHx2c1f4J60DCaC308o7CbgMUw2Ha0bw5cc6DWI4r0hg4GR0wVq0HU8Tb2ldJeD4h85mNyb9MOpcDJVWCZ4A/s1600/DSC04388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY53sESxqaY5elSn2zeiwVW1bvPcooAh_KGGgC-Db_AbwK2slP_9QxMbpUUHx2c1f4J60DCaC308o7CbgMUw2Ha0bw5cc6DWI4r0hg4GR0wVq0HU8Tb2ldJeD4h85mNyb9MOpcDJVWCZ4A/s320/DSC04388.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY53sESxqaY5elSn2zeiwVW1bvPcooAh_KGGgC-Db_AbwK2slP_9QxMbpUUHx2c1f4J60DCaC308o7CbgMUw2Ha0bw5cc6DWI4r0hg4GR0wVq0HU8Tb2ldJeD4h85mNyb9MOpcDJVWCZ4A/s1600/DSC04388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, bottom line, would I buy this again? I certainly would! My only request would be to have more color options at the store - I like to see them in real life, not a computer generated swatch, so I probably won't order anything online. The <a href="http://nutranail.com/gelperfect/colors.html">colors available</a> online definitely surpass those at the store. This is a pricey venture, too. At $13.99 for a set, I would like to see the individual colors available. I don't know that I need to buy the entire package again - I have plenty of activator and cleaner left from my first manicure, so if I could buy the color bottle alone, that would be nice, too. On a side note, there are <a href="http://nutranail.com/gelperfect/coupons.html">coupons available online</a> if you are interested in trying these out, and are turned off by the price. I'm not sure how much an actual professional gel manicure costs, but I would think that the costs of the at home version is close to 50% off of the cost of a salon version.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One more thing, I almost forgot. This does suggest using the remover associated with this system, but I'll be honest, I used 100% acetone and didn't have a problem at all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, seeing as this is fairly new, have you seen this or given it a try yet? I know one reader posted earlier on my "spotted" post, but would like to see what others think too!</div>rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608878009808487888.post-5525092560265007722011-12-07T09:06:00.000-08:002012-01-14T09:53:05.059-08:00Chanel's Pre-Fall 2012 Metiers d'Art Beauty Breakdown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkTDuuACu4lKaQVON6okmQPQgngqAiXVozf7I8eEqJ2oG5xh276UXOFS6wfNFypiw71SZjNWRBZutYXrwIML3ys0zHNpsMYG8Eu2SeZd_ScuNWyW1aA2V61sbYdJsa48PUOYYOlNdui0/s1600/chanel-metiers-d-art-beauty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkTDuuACu4lKaQVON6okmQPQgngqAiXVozf7I8eEqJ2oG5xh276UXOFS6wfNFypiw71SZjNWRBZutYXrwIML3ys0zHNpsMYG8Eu2SeZd_ScuNWyW1aA2V61sbYdJsa48PUOYYOlNdui0/s400/chanel-metiers-d-art-beauty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>When Chanel creative director of makeup Peter Philips got the word from Karl Lagerfeld that this year’s Métiers d’Art show was to be a nod to classic Indian decadence, his mind went to one place: black kohl. “We wanted a graphic interpretation of an iconic Indian beauty ideal,” Philips said of the almond-shaped black-rimmed lids that were the focal point of the beauty look he created backstage at the Grand Palais. Once Philips built a base out of his <em>Perfection Lumiere</em> foundation dusted with “a touch” of <em>Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Brume d’Or</em> for a hint of cheek color, he devoted his attention to that eye, which he described as “something between mysterious and rock ‘n’ roll.” Key to skirting that line was a new shade of Philips’ ultra-luxe <em>Illusion d’Ombre in Nirvana</em>, a deep onyx shimmering cream eye shadow that he blended beneath the lower lash line and through the crease, dragging his brush upward into a slight wing toward the temples. <em>Chanel Le Crayon Kohl Eyeliner in Noir</em> drawn along the water line and its <em>Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir</em> achieved what Philips called a “pitch black” finish.<br /><br /><br />To keep the focus squarely on the eyes, lips were painted a muted shade of pink courtesy of <em>Rouge Coco Shine in Empreinte</em> for a natural dewy effect before Philips got to work on gilded accents, which he used to bring out the metallic embroidery and lace in Lagerfeld’s collection—not to mention the sparkling pieces of Chanel Fine Jewelry peeking out of hairstylist Sam McKnight’s dread-ed updos. “At the last minute I added some golden highlights on cheeks and eyes,” Philips said, dipping into Chanel’s forthcoming, limited-edition <em>Route des Indes Palette</em> due out in June. Fingertips were treated to a few coats of a golden lacquer fittingly named <em>Diwali</em> “in homage to the famous ‘celebration of light’ that takes place in India,” according to Philips. It’ll likely prompt a similar excited frenzy when it hits shelves this summer.rismaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639381340961443933noreply@blogger.com