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Yves Saint Laurent Vernis a Levres (Glossy Stains)
$31.00 USD (0.20oz/5.2ml)
Available from: YSL, Nordstrom & Sephora
Yves Saint Laurent’s new Vernis a Levres claims to be – all at once – a lipstick, gloss and stain (while also being none of the above). They want you to experience the full-on color of a lipstick with the texture and shine of a gloss, tied up with the long-wearing nature of a stain. Read more…
MAC In Extra Dimension Photo/Swatch Gallery
$20.00 to $29.00 USD (0.07oz to 0.31oz)
Available for a limited time from: MAC
MAC’s new In Extra Dimension collection, which launches April 5th 2012 in North America (throughout April internationally) features the return of two previously released Split Fibre brushes (previously reviewed here) along with 10 Extra Dimension Eyeshadows and 3 Extra Dimension Skinfinishes. Read more…
NEW fragrance by Dustin Hunter!
I’m so excited to announce the launch of my brand new fragrance, DUSTINY! I’ve been working on this for a year and I have to say, the hardest part was not telling you guys about it! I hope you love it half as much as I loved making it! Read more…
Estée Lauder Mad Men Collection
$25.00 to $40.00 USD
Available from: Estée Lauder
In partnership with the AMC series Mad Men, Estée Lauder is introducing two limited edition makeup collections. The first Mad Men Collection will debut in March 2012, timed with the premiere of Season Five, and the second collection will launch with Season Six in 2013. Watch my review video to find out what I thought about this collections, view photos and swatches of the products here! Read more…
Terra Firma: Blush Swatches
$12.99 to $17.99 USD (4.0g to 7.0g)
Available from: Terra Firma Cosmetics
Terra Firma Cosmetics
http://www.terrafirmacosmetics.com
866.869.1346
This is not a review - just a swatch post - but I WILL tell you that these are some of my favorite blushes and they made my “wow moments” list for 2011!
Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo
$6.99 USD (0.14oz/4.0g)
Available from: Various Drug Stores
Maybelline’s EyeStudio 24hr Color Tattoo Eyeshadows are a cream eyeshadow product with finishes that range from matte to high-sparkle metallic. They are very long-wearing and crease resistant with superb, easy-to-work-with textures and great color payoff… for the most part. Read more…
Four Looks: Estée Lauder Cyber Eyes
Included here are images and a list of products used to create four very different eye looks using products from the new Estée Lauder Cyber Eyes collection for Fall 2011. Make sure you check out the swatch and review videos for the collection on YouTube as well!
Estee Lauder Cyber Eyes Collection (Limited Edition)
US Launch Date: November 2011
Pure Color Cyber Metallic Gelée Powder EyeShadow $24.00
Pure Color Intense Kajal EyeLiner $20.00
Sumptuous Extreme Mascara $23.50 Read more…
Coastal Scents GO Palettes
$8.95 USD (0.28oz/8.0g)
Available from: Coastal Scents
Personally speaking, I love a good theme and the new GO Palettes from Coastal Scents don’t disappoint in the “Well that’s clever!” department. There are seven, 12-color, eyeshadow palettes available; each palette inspired by one of seven different cities from around the world Read more…
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Yes indeed, it’s not just Halloween this month. Everywhere you go you will see companies raising their pink banners and… raising… money for breast cancer research and awareness. Cosmetics counters, department stores, grocery stores and supermarkets, jewelers, hardware stores, auto parts manufacturers and even on-line only shops are all jumping on the bandwagon in recent years. (Now let’s be clear, when I say bandwagon it’s not necessarily a bad thing. If the wagon is headed in a good direction then why shouldn’t we all jump on board?) Read more…
By Terry Apricot Éclat de Teint
$99.00 USD (0.42oz/12g)
Available from: By Terry (within EU)
Available from: Barneys New York
If you don’t know Terry de Gunzburg by name, you might know her by reputation as the mastermind behind Yves Saint Laurent’s VERY popular Touche Eclat highlight pen. By Terry actually has a version of Touche Eclat that I plan on reviewing later but for now… Let’s talk about Éclat de Teint.
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