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Rituel de Fille Night Visions Autumn ’15 Makeup Collection Review

Rituel de Fille Night Visions

For Fall 2015, Rituel de Fille has launched Night Visions, a collection inspired by “a collection inspired by this uniquely powerful moment of transformation, in shades that capture the final glimmers of light“. The collection consists of two shades that I think fit somewhere between a Poiret evening coat, Renaissance velvet with Medici emblems and Byzantine icons.

 

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Inglot Freedom Palette Eyeshadow Review

Inglot Freedom Palette

Months ago I bought a 10 Eyeshadow Freedom Palette and 10 Eyeshadows from Inglot. Since then I’ve had numerous internal conversations with myself talking myself out of going back to Macy’s and buying three more Eyeshadow Freedom Palettes. I absolutely love these and can say that this is one of the best beauty purchases that I’ve made in my entire life.

Let me quickly review the palette itself. And let me tell you that I already own 4 MAC Pro Palettes that hold 15 eyeshadows. I… Continue reading | 5 Comments

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1950’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Lee Remick

Get the 1950's makeup look of Lee Remick

More looks of horror film babes! Here’s a late 50’s-early 60’s portrait of Lee Remick, much younger than her Omen days. Here’s what I did to get this retro orange lipstick look that is perfect for summer:

FACE: With a concealer brush, I applied MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC30. With a wet sponge, I applied Lancôme Dual Finish in Ecru. With a powder brush, I applied e.l.f. studio SPF 45 powder

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Alima Pure Minerals Eyeshadow Review – Shades of Taupe

Alima Pure Mineral Eyeshadow Review
Alima Pure eyeshadow samples, no flash

I’ve been really happy with most of the Alima Pure Mineral products that I have ordered. They have wonderful matte shades for the eyes and face. And all of the eyeshadows have been very pretty and easy to use. Here are some swatches of “shades of purple”. Not all of the shades are purple but they do have purple in them: purple, eggplant, mauve, cool-toned taupes. All of these shades work together. I love the… Continue reading | 6 Comments

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High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadow Review & Swatches – Mermaid Shades

High Voltage Shimmer Eyeshadow Swatches & Review
Sunlight, no flash

Like I have said before, I ordered many samples of High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadows because I can’t resist a BOGO deal. Here is a review and swatches of 5 shades that I call “mermaid” shades because they remind me of the ocean and summer!

1. Shimmery Eyeshadow in Kiss & Makeup – I love this shade. It’s a pearly peach with tons of fuschia shimmer. This color makes blues eyes look bright. I can’t wait to… Continue reading | 1 Comment