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

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.

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....

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. 

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!