OPI Fall 2014: Nordic Collection Swatches, Review

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Fall is almost here! OPI comes up with new shades for fall in the new Nordic Collection. I've been wearing mostly neons and hot, bright shades, that I kinda liked wearing these new vampy, muted, dusky shades from this collection.

 

Here are my swatches and thoughts on the new OPI Nordic collection:

OPI Going My Way or Norway?

 

OPI Going My Way or Norway? is a nice, cafe au lait kind of brown cream. It looks really clean and professional on the nails - a nice office color.

 

OPI Ice-Bergers & Fries

OPI Ice-Bergers & Fries

OPI Ice-Bergers & Fries is a pretty mid-brown cream. This is actually my favorite from the browns in this collection. It's not too dark nor too light, and the shade is perfect as background for any nail art - be it glitter or nail stamp.

 

Milani Lash Art Colored Mascara and Bella Blue Lipstick Swatches, Review

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Milani Lash Art Colored Mascaras in Mediterranean Blue, Azure and Bella Blue, Milani nail lacquer in Bella Blue, and Bella Blue Lipstick

 

I was able to try the Bella Blue Collection from Milani. The overall theme is obviously blue, perhaps to celebrate the summer season. I will feature the nail lacquer in a different post, but I will be sharing swatches and my thoughts on the colored mascaras and the Bella Blue lipstick.

NARS Fall 2014: NARS Blush in Unlawful and NARS Multiple Swatches, Review

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NARS blush in Unlawful

I was able to try the new blush from the NARS Fall 2014 Color Collection called Unlawful.  It's described as an amber pink with silver pearls.  I don't see much pink in it but it is definitely an amber color.

NARS blush in Unlawful

MAC Moody Blooms Swatches, Video Review: Sheen Supreme Lipstick, Lipglass Tint

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MAC Moody Blooms Collection

MAC Moody Blooms Collection

MAC eye shadows in Hidden Motive and Artistic License 

Hi everyone! Below is my video on my MAC Moody Blooms Swatches, Review. Please check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more of these kinds of videos.

See review video below, as well as product photos and swatches of the MAC Moody Blooms Collection after the jump:

bareMinerals Lasting Line™ Long-Wearing Eyeliner Swatches, Review

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bareMinerals Lasting Line™ Long-Wearing Eyeliners

bareMinerals Lasting Line™ Long-Wearing Eyeliners

bareMinerals Lasting Line™ Long-Wearing Eyeliners

I was super stoked to try out these new bareMinerals Lasting Line™ Long-Wearing Eye Liners. I've long been looking for pencil liners that create really pigmented, crisp lines just like liquid liners. I also love pencil liners that don't tug on the lids and glide like butter even on shimmery eye shadows.

The new bareMinerals Lasting Line™ Long-Wearing Eye Liners have the crisp lines and pigmented colors that I've been looking for in a pencil liner. Below are my swatches and review of these new pencil liners.

OPI Summer Neons 2014 Nail Polish Collection Swatches, Review

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OPI Neons 2014

Summer is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the season that to wear the brightest, most retina-searing nail colors?  OPI Neons 2014 is a collection of six bright, festive shades that are best worn under a white base.  Some people scoff at using a white base for neons, saying that these are not "true" neon polishes.  I beg to disagree- these are indeed true neon polishes.  You do have a choice of whether you want a white base so you only need one or two coats of the polish, or to forgo the white base but use 4 coats of the polish for it to fully show up on the nail.  The white base just makes the neon color pop.  It's no big deal and not an arduous task, really.

Here are my swatches of the OPI Neons 2014, and my thoughts on these.

Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo Swatches, Review

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Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo Pencil and Gel

Pixi Beauty Natural brow eye pencil with angled tip

Swatches: Pixi Natural Brow Duo angled pencil, brow gel

Pixi Natural Brow Duo Brow Gel

Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo: angled waterproof pencil and brow gel

Wearing Pixi Natural Brow Duo

I'd always considered my brows the most challenging thing to fix in the morning. They are unruly and the hairs are sparse, forcing me to fill in the sparse areas with a brow gel, powder or even a brow mousse. My problem with some of the brow powders is that they are not too pigmented, creating bald spots on my brows. Some brow pencils are too waxy that they just muddle the color of my brows and make them look wonky.
I was able to try the Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo, and it is one of my favorite brow products to slap on my brows for a quick fix in the morning. It is dual-ended with an angled waterproof brow pencil on one side, and a brow gel on the other side with a built in spoolie. The angled brow pencil is heaven-sent. The angled tip is just perfect to outline crisp lines around my brows, and I can use the other end to lightly fill in my brows. I love the shade - a cool dark brown that is neither too light nor too dark. I also love that it is waterproof for those summer days by the pool, or during hot, humid days.
The brow gel is perfect to set your eye brows and groom the hairs in place. I know that my brow product would not budge even during a long hot day outdoors.
I am really liking this product and it's one of my favorite makeup products from Pixi Beauty. It is also reasonably priced and are available at Target.
(Media sample was provided by PR for consideration. All opinions are mine.)

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Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eye Shadow and Color Statement Nail Lacquer Teaser

Coming soon on this blog!  

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eye Shadow looks like rich, vibrant color that glides on in a single stroke, delivering a stunning multi-dimensional effect. What makes it a gel powder? Well, the formula starts as a gel and then is transformed by a special process into a stunning powder eyeshadow with pure color and power wear.

The unique process allows you to blend this incredibly innovative, weightless formula easily with your fingertips to light up your eyes. Even more to entice: It can used wet or dry, resists creasing,and comes in satin matte, shimmer and iridescent metallic finishes.

(SRP: $3.99)

The Color Statement Nail Lacquer is Milani's new lacquer – the richest, most color-saturated formula in our lineup - delivers on a long list of patent-pending promises: Exceptional gloss that actually lasts. Detergent and Chip-resistance. Maximum nail protection. In so many different finishes – cream, sheer, metallic. And so many different shades – 37 in total, from neutrals to full-on fashion hues. There’s even a mini set of shimmer and special effects options.

(SRP: $3.99)

What do you think of Milani's new offerings for summer 2014?

bareMinerals Bare Skin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation Demo and Video Review

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bareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation and Brush

bareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation in Bare Nude and Bare Latte

bareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation in Bare Nude and Bare Latte

Hi everyone! Below is my video on my bareMinerals Bare Skin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation Demo and Video Review. Please check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more of these kinds of videos.

See review video below, as well as product photos and swatches of the bareMinerals Bare Skin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation after the jump:

L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation, Concealer, Blur Blush Swatches, Video Review

L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation in 206 Natural Beige, Concealer in Light, Blur Blushes in 501 Soft Peach and 502 Soft Pink

L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation in 206 Natural Beige

L'Oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation in 206 Natural Beige

Hi everyone! Below is my video on my L'oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation, Concealer, Blur Blush Review. Please check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more of these kinds of videos.

See review video below, as well as product photos and swatches of the L'oreal Visible Lift Blur Foundation, Concealer, Blur Blushes after the jump: