Purple Jewels, Lancome Long Wear Calligraphy Gel Eyeliner

Lancome recently announced the launch of Liner Design, a long-wear calligraphy gel eyeliner. I recently had the opportunity to sample the shade Purple Jewels, which is a deep pure purple color I simply adore. [Read more...]

Swatch: Cashmere Waterproof Gliding Liner, Tarte

Black eye pencil can look harsh and severe, but a nice matte black is always as soft as a cashmere sweater.

I suppose that’s why the team at Tarte named this gorgeous matte black shade of eye pencil “Cashmere”! From the recently launched limited-edition QVC collaboration that was only available for one day (and was the steal of the century–to boot), the Waterproof Gliding Liner in Cashmere is my new favorite “go-to” black. [Read more...]

Envoke The Smoke, tarte

This tarte eye shadow quad–Envoke The Smoke–was a part of their recent QVC limited-edition value set Miracle of Maracuja.  Today I just wanted to give you a closer look at these vibrant colors, so you can see them for yourself!  Quite simply, seeing a photo of this eyeshadow in it’s container doesn’t do the product any justice.  These shadows have a luminous finish, with the exception of dark ash which is a deep matte black/brown. [Read more...]

Mineralize Eye Shadow Duos, MAC Chenman Love and Water

MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Duos from the MAC Chenman collection are a yin-yang of shimmering, rich color. I’m always a fan of keeping it simple, and these two shade eye shadow compacts from MAC are the perfect way to do just that! [Read more...]

Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner Swatches, MAC Vera Spring 2012

Overall, the MAC Vera makeup collection for Spring 2012 is a beautiful combination of muted spring pastels. My personal favorites from the collection are the artistic Pearlmatte Face Powders and the wide range of Pearlglide Eye Liners. [Read more...]

Merlot Sateen Shadow Swatch, Laura Mercier

Every year, I wish I could attend Fashion Week. This year, the urge was strongest… yet still I had to stay away. When I had the opportunity to play with Laura Mercier’s limited edition eye shadow in Merlot, it sprinkled a bit of salt on my wound.  This beautiful plum shade simply reminds me so much of Fall! [Read more...]

Eye Shadow Collection, Shop MAC

In case you missed my last few reviews and swatches, here’s my Shop MAC Eye Shadow x4 roundup! [Read more...]

Colour Added Eye Shadow x4, Shop MAC

I’m a big fan of the way the Colour Added Eye Shadow x4 quad from the Shop MAC colour collection plays with clashing finishes and unexpected color mixtures. [Read more...]

Call Me Bubbles, Shop MAC

If you’re a stay-at-home Mom like me, I know what you’re thinking. There is NO WAY the Call Me Bubbles Eye Shadow x4 compact could fit in my day-to-day. You’re wrong! [Read more...]

Shop & Drop Eye Shadow x4, Shop MAC

The Shop & Drop Eye Shadow x4 compact–from Shop MAC–reminds me of a sophisticated Easter Egg hunt. The colors are such modern twists on traditional Easter shades! [Read more...]