Lipstick -NYX - Louisiana #634
careypiper 1/2/2011 3:11:00 PM
Louisiana is a bright matte cool toned pink, I prefer more of a natural look. Hit (Continue) for swatch.
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Lipstick -NYX - Snow White
careypiper 1/2/2011 3:00:00 PM
Snow White is a classic matte deep red to me, stunning. I personally don't found the need to wear a red lipstick, so I won't be repurchasing. I don't think I have very pigment lips but it applies darker than showed in the swatch I included (continue).
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Eye Shadow -NYX - Luster
careypiper 1/2/2011 2:44:00 PM
Luster is a yellow based green with gold shimmer with a metallic finish. I prefer a deeper green with a black or brown base for more a natural look. For reference I'm a NW/NC 25 and have a included a swatch image (continue)
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Blush -NYX - Mauve
careypiper 1/2/2011 2:34:00 PM
Mauve (muted rosy pink) is one of NYX blushes that is very pigmented. I needed to use a little hand with this matte blush. This like all of NYX powder blushes does not last all day, you'll have to reapply after a few hours. Continue for swatch. My coloring is NW/NC 25
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Eye Shadow -NYX - ES 137 Ray
careypiper 1/2/2011 2:24:00 PM
I found this to be too warm for my NC/NW 25 coloring. Ray is a very warm, yellow orange with a sheer/metallic finish. I've included a swatch image (continue) and added an item with a picture showing ingredients as the/one of main product image(s).
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Eye Shadow -NYX - Yellow Marigold
careypiper 1/2/2011 2:16:00 PM
I found this to be too warm for my NC/NW 25 coloring. Yellow Marigold is a very warm, deep yellow orange with a metallic finish. I've included a swatch image (continue) and added an item with a picture showing ingredients as the/one of main product image(s).
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Polishes -OPI - Smok'n In Havana
careypiper 1/2/2011 2:05:00 PM
Like many reviewers this was my first OPI nailpolish. I remember not being very impressed with the color selection at the time, but really wanted to try the brand so I picked up Smok'n Havana (copper reddish brown). This not a typical color for me, I've since purchased more OPI n/p and they are my #1 favorite brand.
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Lipstick -Rimmel - Lasting Finish - Airy Fairy
careypiper 1/2/2011 1:55:00 PM
I heard this mentioned on the boards over and over again and finally picked up one. I'm not a pink or nude lipstick person and this is both in one. My coloring is NC/NW 25 and this could be just to cool toned for me.
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Eye Shadow -LORAC - Harmony
careypiper 1/1/2011 11:50:00 PM
LORAC is known for having a smooth texture, this shadow is just that. In a great pink shimmer and goes great with Cocoa. For reference I'm a NW/NC 25.
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Eye Shadow -LORAC - Mango
careypiper 1/1/2011 11:38:00 PM
The is a very white based pink peach, it a matte finish that's very chalky. I purchased this on-line, if I saw this in person I would have never had purchased this shadow.
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Liquid -Revlon - PhotoReady Makeup
careypiper 1/1/2011 11:17:00 PM
I went from Revlon ColorStay (to full coverage for Summer), to NARS Sheer Glow (to yellow undertoned and was horrible in the Summer) and finally to PhotoReady. I used Medium Beige in CS and found PR in Medium Beige was perfect, for reference I'm a NW/NC 25. I didn't have an issue with the shimmer and it held up nicely in the heat. This comes with a pump and a lid which I liked. Unfortunately my skin's chemistry doesn't do well with Zinc and after a few weeks I start getting clogged pores that just appear as small bumps.
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Misc Beauty Tools -NYX - Pencil Sharpener
careypiper 1/1/2011 10:46:00 PM
This is the same as the Urban Decay Grind House ($9), just not purple. It has a black base and a clear top, with the plastic tool inserted in the sharpener is for scraping and dislodging shavings. For $3 on cherryculture.com.
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Tools -Urban Decay - Grind House (sharpener)
careypiper 1/1/2011 10:42:00 PM
I purchased this when I had a few of the 24/7 liners and it worked great. I don't like the 24/7 liners because I prefer automatic eyeliners so no need for an sharpener. I swapped this away. I do have a few NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils, so I did purchase their sharpener. It's not an awesome purple but is the same sharpener with the (plastic tool inserted in the sharpener is for scraping and dislodging shavings, keeping blade free of gunk) for $3.
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Lip Gloss -Urban Decay - Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss
careypiper 1/1/2011 10:34:00 PM
I received Doug (medium pink w/ iridescent sparkle) as a sample when I ordered my Alice in Wonderland BOS. I liked the taste/smell (Crème brûlée) and found this to be a very sticky lip gloss. I'm not really not into lip glosses, so I won't be purchasing the full-size version.
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Eye Shadow -Urban Decay - YDK eyeshadow
careypiper 1/1/2011 10:22:00 PM
YDK (bronzed mocha w/ golden microglitter) is a great neutral shade with UD normal smooth textured and shimmer/glitter finish. For reference I'm a NW/NC 25.
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