I’m always in search of a vivid, sophisticated shade that isn’t simultaneously intimidating. From the recent MAC Fashion Sets collection comes Ablaze Lipstick, a bold matte coral that is the perfect balance between bold and understated. [Read more…] about Ablaze Lipstick Swatch, MAC Fashion Sets
Lips
80s Striped Lip
Ah, the 80s. As a pre-teen, I really pushed the envelope with makeup, and absolutely would have worn a lip look like this one, created with samples of Rouge Artist Intense from the team at Make Up For Ever!
I’ve named the above lip look “80s Homage”, as this is the exact type of craziness I once wore during that fun decade! Such a shame I didn’t have Rouge Artist Intense lipstick then. The color of these lipsticks is so rich and bright, it made creating well-defined stripes so easy!
To create the above look I used the following shades (from center, and working outward to corners): Rouge Artist Intense 14, 21, 9, 15 and 17.
Shop for Make Up For Ever at Sephora.com, and create a wild lipstick look of your own!
The author received lipstick samples to create this lip look. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.
NARS Satin Lip Pencils
NARS launched their new Satin Lip Pencil lineup back in March, and I was thrilled to receive some samples from the brand. I’m a long-time fan of NARS Lip Pencils and have loved Velvet Matte Lip Pencils for eons, or so it seems.
Photograph of Satin Lip Pencils above features (from top to bottom): Golshan, Lodhi, and Floralies. [Read more…] about NARS Satin Lip Pencils
Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour Review
Laura Mercier’s best selling Crème Smooth Lip Colour is now available in 14 new shades! I was provided with two samples from the new color lineup, photographed above. On the left is feminine 60s Pink. On the right is the spectacular Palm Beach. [Read more…] about Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour Review
Secret Agent Beauty
You all know how much I love to be introduced to new brands. These days, it has been a rare occurance, so I was thrilled when the team at Secret Agent Beauty passed along some of their sheer and shiny glosses for me to sample! [Read more…] about Secret Agent Beauty