Friday, April 27, 2012

Lip Swatches: Koh Gen Doh Maifanshi, Laura Mercier Lip Glace & YSL Volupte

 Koh Gen Doh  Maifanshi Lipstick PK104 Fresh Pink 
 Koh Gen Doh  Maifanshi Lipstick PK01 Pink Rose


 Laura Mercier Lip Glacé-Camelia

 
 YSL Volutpe no 3


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Lip Swatches


              Nars Pigalle
 Nars Afghan Red 

 Nars Lipgloss Pillow Talk

Nars Afghan Red with Nars lipgloss Pillow Talk
Guerlain Rouge Automatique no. 164 Chamade


                                                          Burberry Lip Glow no 06



Chanel Glossimer no 151
Laura Mercier Lip Gloss Pink Tulle (sample)


Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss no 247 Glow (sample)

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss no 662 Flash

Hourglass lip gloss in Hypnotic

Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Quartz (sample)

 Laura Mercier Creme Lip Color Cinnamon


Laura Mercier Creme Lipstick Audrey



Christian DiorSkin Nude Tan Sun Powder in No 01 Miel/Honey


     The color, Honey, was chosen by a Dior makeup artist. Initially, I thought it was a little light, but I went with it. She's the pro; she was right! This new Diorskin Nude Tan Powder warms my complexion and adds just right of color for contouring.  Like all Dior powders, this gorgeous face powder feels buttery, is easy to apply, offers long-wearing formula.  The kabuki brush comes with the palettes; it is usable, unlike most free brushes.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Nars Mekong, Guerlain Rouge Automatique in chamade & Laura Mercier



Nars eye shadow-Mekong

deep, dark brown with fine bronze shimmer
I love using this shadow for smokey effect and to line my eyes.




Guerlain Rouge Automatique--164 Chamade
     Chamade is a hydrating, well-pigmented lip color that offers 4- 6 hour wear.  This color brightens 
my complexion. 




Laura Mercier Matte Translucent Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder Shine Control

    This celadon green pressed powder could ward off curious consumers; however, if you are plagued by oily skin, you might be inclined to give Laura Mercier powder a try. An in-depth review to follow....

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Le Métier de Beauté True Color Eye Shadows in Jojo




Please refer to my previous reviews on Le Métier de Beauté True Color Eye Shadows.  My love affair with these shadows has dimmed even more with the packaging falling apart. The piece that holds the compact together fell out, so the pan and the mirror are separated.  Corinthian, another beautiful shade, had a faulty packaging. The glue in the compact was either poor quality or insufficient: The eye shadow pan was "de-potted" unintentionally. I have to say this incident has never happened with any other luxury brand makeup. 

Monday, April 2, 2012

Project 10 Pan...

I have been toying with the idea of beginning another Project 10 Pan, a self-imposed torture that halts beauty-related purchases until 10 containers are emptied.  My last experience with this project wasn't too arduous, but has time dull the discomfort of not possessing the newest and "best" products on the market?

Sigh...Have you heard of taking a bit of sugar to eliminate the bitterness of medicine? Well, I thought of reversing the order by tasting the sweetness of buying what I want/need before plunging into the "no-buy" period.

So...Here are the products on my wish list:

-Chanel Inimitable Mascara in waterproof formula (repurchase)
-Chanel blush in Malice
-Benefit blush in Dallas
-Dior Addict Extreme Lip Color in St. Tropez
-Nars Shimmer Eye Shadow in Mekong

 When will I start? As soon as I have the product mentioned above!