Blush -NARS - Amour
mrslid 2/2/2010 7:41:00 PM
I love this blush! I ordered it online and when I first opened it I was a little bit afraid to be honest. I'm fair and warm toned for reference and it was a lot more pigmented than any other blush I had tried so I almost returned it without trying it. I applied it with a light hand using a fluffier brush and voila! perfect natural rosy cheeks. I love that it's matte. It looks so natural. It really is about as close to my natural flushed colour that I can imagine getting. Very pleased with this purchase. Definately give it a try and don't be afraid of the pigmentation.
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Lipstick -MAC - Lustre in Sophisto
mrslid 1/24/2010 2:12:00 PM
Love this shade!! Thanks for those on MUA who helped me pick it out. I doubt I would have ever picked it out on my own. Very nice warm berry shade with just a hint of shimmer. The lustre formula is nice and lasts quite well. LOVE!
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Brows -Smashbox - Brow tech
mrslid 1/24/2010 2:10:00 PM
Seems like a good product overall. It applies quite nicely. I'm just not happy with the colour selection. I got it in Auburn but it is very dark and strong. I think with hair that dark you could get away with a brunette shade and that the auburn shade should be a little more subdued. Definately too dark unless you have very dark auburn hair as opposed to any natural "redhead" shade. I guess I will have to keep looking. Finding a red hued brow product that isn't very dark or bright seems to be a challenge.
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Cleansers -Dove - Cool Moisture foaming cleanser with cucumber extract and green tea
mrslid 1/24/2010 2:05:00 PM
Not happy with this cleanser. First of all it's marketed as a foaming cleanser but I don't find it foams at all. It is quite thick and just seems to kind of smear around like you would expect from a cream cleanser. The fragrence isn't too strong which is nice but I prefer no fragrence. I also found my eyes to be quite itchy after using it so I think it may be somewhat irritating. It does do a respectable job of removing makeup though.
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Eye Shadow -Laura Mercier - Eye Colour in Topaz
mrslid 1/24/2010 2:02:00 PM
Great taupe colour! I think I may have the older formulation that doesn't fit in the custom compacts. It has great pigmentation and colour payoff where as some of the new LM shadows I bought in the new formulation don't seem to have as strong a pigmentation. Great colour to just wear on it's own with some highlight on the browbone for a quick simple eye. Loving this shadow!
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Blush -Laura Mercier - Cheek Colour in Rose Petal
mrslid 1/24/2010 2:00:00 PM
Fantastic colour on my fair skin. Beautiful natural looking flush. It looks quite pink in the compact but goes on with a nice hint of peach. I was surprised by how pigmented it is. Very easy to build up a nice colour with little product. Very pleased.
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Lip Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Lansinoh Lanolin
mrslid 1/14/2010 8:36:00 AM
Wow wow wow!! I can't believe I've had this lying around for it's real purpose and never thought to try it on my lips and hands before. Incredible!!! My chapped hands healed overnight and my lips look fantastic. It works like a dream! It is very thick and tacky so I think I would only put it on my hands at night but lips I think you could get away with anytime. It actually stayed on my lips all night! Love love love this!!!!!
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