Category Archives: Swatches

My mission to fall in love with at least one MUA product is still in full swing. MUA’s Matte Lipstick in Peachy Keen didn’t cut the cake, and their Undress Me Too Eyeshadow Palette just didn’t do anything for me. However, I am not giving up on this wallet-friendly brand. I tested three more lipsticks from their collection out in hopes of finally finding a MUA favorite…

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It might be the most unexpected move for a brand to release silky, matte products for Summer. But definitely not unexpected for a brand like Illamasqua. The raw and edgy brand always knows how to surprise the beauty community, and they’ve done it again with their Matte Effect for Summer 2014 Collection.

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OCC introduces a heat wave of color and texture with their new Summer collection: The Dune Generation. A collection that features a color wave of six new Stained Gloss shades ranging from soft, shimmering nudes to pops of pink and coral.

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My holy grail gel eyeliner has yet to be found. For years I’ve used and abused my MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack, but after 3-4 years of usage I found myself wanting more. Not only was I looking for something a little more opaque, but most of all, I was looking for something that didn’t dry out in like a month —gives the Fluidline the side eye—.

Is L’Oréal’s Super Liner Gel Intenza going to give me all that my liner-love-filled-heart is looking for? Click for More!

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Playful Pinks, Hot Oranges and Bright Corals, the theme of MAC’s 2014 Spring/Summer collection Playland, a funtastical wonderland where Spring becomes a fabulous whirlwind of creativity and amusement. With bright pastels and funky neons MAC decided to throw some color into the world of makeup this Summer.

I received two items from Playland, and put them to the test! Gotten curious? Click for more!

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