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Hakuhodo G5537BkSL & G5538BkSL Powder Brushes

Hakuhodo G5537BkSL & G5538BkSL Powder Brushes

The fluffy G5537BkSL and G5538BkSL were added to Hakuhodo's catalog late last year and immediately caught my eye. It was inevitable: I never came across powder brushes that were even remotely similar. What do you do with loose, slim, narrow, long-haired brushes? The answer is: quite a few things. Hakuhodo G5537BkSL... Continue reading »

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder in Peche Perlee

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder in Peche Perlee

Some time ago, I visited the Chanel counter with the intention of getting the Bronze Universelle (was on a bronzer kick) but I tested out the Poudre Universelle Libre in #27 Peche Perlee and immediately fell in love. As I already have another Chanel loose powder in #20 Clair for a while now, I knew the quality of... Continue reading »

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Fin Naturel (Natural Finish Loose Powder) in #47 Féérie for Holiday 2011 - Swatched

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Fin Naturel (Natural Finish Loose Powder) in #47 Féérie for Holiday 2011 - Swatched

Chanel's Poudre Universelle Libre Fin Naturel (Natural Finish Loose Powder) in #47 Féérie for Holiday 2011 is a gorgeous flesh pink shade. It comes with a puff, but I prefer to use a brush to apply loose powder. In the photo above, taken in full morning sun, I held the large pot toward the sun to minimize shadows.... Continue reading »

My Favorite Brush Of All Time Coastal Scents Divine Powder Buffer - Review & Pictures

My Favorite Brush Of All Time Coastal Scents Divine Powder Buffer - Review & Pictures

Price: $ 14.95 What I Paid: $7.47 Where To Buy: Coastal Scents Website What Coastal Scents Claims: "Our Divine Powder Buffer is a staple for any makeup kit. This duo fiber brush allows you to create a flawless light to medium coverage application of loose powder, pressed powder, or liquid foundation" My Review: Mac... Continue reading »

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush

Tarte has recently released a number of products containing “Amazonian Clay” (potted eyeliner, shimmering pressed powder, translucent loose powder, concealer, illuminating serum, eyeshadow, and blush). The clay is supposed to be nutrient-rich and “skin balancing:” mattifying, hydrating, and... Continue reading »

Haul: Lancome Teint Miracle Translucent Loose Powder in #03

Haul: Lancome Teint Miracle Translucent Loose Powder in #03

Hello!Lancome’s TEINT MIRACLE family has gotten a new addition – Teint Miracle Translucent Loose Powder. Similar to its cousins the LancomeTeint Miracle liquid foundation (click for my review HERE and HERE) and the Maqui Miracle compact powder, theTranslucent Loose Powder is created with the same “AURA-INSIDE”... Continue reading »

Lioele Blooming Cushion Touch Blusher Review

If you like that sweet babydoll cheeks spotted in Japanese magazines, try duping it with Lioele Blooming Cushion Touch Blusher. A great knockoff to Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Blush, the Blooming Cushion Touch Blusher is a loose powder blush with a built-in puff on top. It comes in two colors, Cutie Pink, a baby... Continue reading »

La Mer The Powder Review

La Mer The Powder Review

I have briefly mentioned that La Mer The Powder is my favorite loose powder in several of my posts but I have never gotten around to do a full post on it. Quite a few people have asked me about it so here is the full review. I discovered the La Mer loose powder many years ago after this powder literally went viral... Continue reading »

Valentine’s Day Makeup Idea: Simple, Pretty Makeup Like Olivia Palermo

Valentine’s Day Makeup Idea: Simple, Pretty Makeup Like Olivia Palermo

Want a simple and luminous makeup look to celebrate Valentine’s Day? You’ll definitely want to copy this look Olivia Palermo rocked while taking in the Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011/2012 shows. Looks like this are another reason why it’s important to take good care of your skin (catch up on info in... Continue reading »

Estee Lauder Double Wear Mineral Rich Loose Powder Makeup - have you been iMatched?

Estee Lauder Double Wear Mineral Rich Loose Powder Makeup - have you been iMatched?

Hi girls! It's hot out there! For the past few days I've been side-stepping heatwave induced makeup meltdown with Estee Lauder's Double Wear Mineral Rich Loose Powder Makeup which is my new Summer must-have and was sent to me by the lovely people at Estee Lauder to try after I was iMatched (more about that below)! My... Continue reading »

Swatches: Jill Stuart Blush Blossom 2010 #02 Sweet Mum

Swatches: Jill Stuart Blush Blossom 2010 #02 Sweet Mum

A new member just joined in our Jill Stuart collection today, Blush Blossom 2010 #02 Sweet Mum. Remember I mentioned about 02 Sweet Mum in our previous Jill Stuart Post #03 Lady Amaryllis, but it was sold out in Hong Kong counter. Luckily my friend J managed to get it this time round. 02 Sweet Mum is a combination of... Continue reading »

Tutorial

Tutorial

A toned up version of my spring-summer makeup. Same brown bronze eyeshadow with a dash of gunmetal and dark grey. Dark neutral blush and rosy red lips to complete the look. FFOTD | Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua B10 Skinfood Lime Secret Shine Base Laura Mercier Secret Concealer 3 Chanel Natural Finish Loose Powder in... Continue reading »

CHANEL CRUISE 2012-13 Beauty and make up products used!

CHANEL CRUISE 2012-13 Beauty and make up products used!

all photo by Karl Lagerfeld fresh, royalty, Marie Antoniette style and modern rock girls all in a fashion show. Products used: Skin prepared with HYDRA BEAUTY SERUM Hydration Protection Radiance The Complexion VITALUMIERE Moisture-Rich Radiance Fluid Makeup SPF 15 ECLAT LUMIERE Highlighting Face Pen CORRECTEUR... Continue reading »

Etude House Nymph Aura Collection; Nymph Aura Volumer, Aura Shine Lips and Jelly Tint Blusher

Etude House Nymph Aura Collection; Nymph Aura Volumer, Aura Shine Lips and Jelly Tint Blusher

One of Etude House’s newest releases is Nymph Aura.  This was released early Autumn but I’ve only had a chance to review it now! The Nymph Aura collection is quite small and consists of 2 primers, 2 lipsticks, 2 lip glosses, 2 tint blush gels and some other random pieces (like a loose powder and a 3pc nail polish... Continue reading »

Review | Lancôme Teint Miracle Compact Powder Foundation

Review | Lancôme Teint Miracle Compact Powder Foundation

Here is Lancôme Teint Miracle Compact, the fifth Teint Miracle product after the concealer pen, liquid foundation, cream foundation and translucent loose powder. The cream foundation sadly isn’t and won’t be available here. Thankfully, this lovely powder foundation has arrived on our shores and will please those... Continue reading »

Stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Primer + Shadow + Liner Review & Swatches

Stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Primer + Shadow + Liner Review & Swatches

I’m loving all these cream eyeshadow color sticks that are releasing lately. They make such a fine multitasking tool for shading, lining, defining, and acting as a base for loose minerals and powder shadows. Let’s take a look at the Stila Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Primer + Shadow + Liner. (...)Read the... Continue reading »

Chanel Noir-Ivorie Eyeshadow Duo & Féérie Natural Finish Loose Powder

Chanel Noir-Ivorie Eyeshadow Duo & Féérie Natural Finish Loose Powder

The last two items I will be featuring from the Chanel Holiday 2011 collection include Noir-Ivorie Eyeshadow Duo ($42) & Féérie Natural Finish Loose Powder ($52). Noir-Ivorie Eyeshadow Duo ($42) is a beautiful classic duo of a soft luminous ivory shimmer and a complex semi-satin soft black. In the compact it... Continue reading »

NARS 2012 Summer Collection

NARS 2012 Summer Collection

The Summer 2012 campaign was designed and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars. Once again, the inimitable Ginta Lapina personifies the look.To begin, St. Moritz Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++ was applied to the center of the face with the fingertips and blended outward, then... Continue reading »

Givenchy L’Or Céleste Starry Loose Powder

Givenchy L’Or Céleste Starry Loose Powder

Look, I know I JUST posted about a highlighter product less than thirty minutes ago but it’s not my fault retailers make all this pretty stuff to entice me. Although I bought a somewhat identical product from Guerlain some holidays ago (which I don’t use), I’m still drawn to this Givency L’Or Céleste Starry... Continue reading »

YBF (Your Best Friend) Greater Bronzer Loose Powder Review & Swatches

YBF (Your Best Friend) Greater Bronzer Loose Powder Review & Swatches

Price: $28.50 (comes with kabuki brush) Can be found: Online here: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2244256&productId=xlsImpprod4190311&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80030%20cat80054#details Pros: - Innovative packaging with the “dial-up” grinder - Easy to... Continue reading »