Musings of a Muse

Here’s a little sneak peek at the new Tarte Airblush Maracuja Bouncy Blush.

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And a little more E.L.F. coming your way today…I’m on a roll here aren’t I?

This one is exciting for me considering my love of shimmer.

e.l.f. Essential Glitter Eyeshadow, loves!

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Interesting enough some of the new Essential products from E.L.F. are competing with the Studio line for coolness.

But all that coolness gets a price jack of $1 to $2. The E.L.F. Essential Collection has always had a $1 price tag but these newer items for Spring have a buck or two tacked on.

Can’t say I mind much of the quality is better since I’ve felt like the Essential Collection was absolute rubbish.

Check out these new lip stains just added.

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E.L.F. is busy updating (and improving in my eyes) their Essentials Collection for Spring 2012.

I like the Studio Collection however I’ve always found fault with the Essential one but some of these new offerings look nifty.

The E.L.F. Essential Flawless Eyeshadow Palettes are interesting!

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Here’s an interesting little find, E.L.F. Studio High Defination Undereye Setting Powder.

This light-diffusing powder camouflages fine lines, dark circles and imperfections.

Best part?

The $3 price tag.

Considering E.L.F.’s track record with their Studio Collection I’m going to say this is probably a good buy but expect to see asinine e-mails like this in your inbox.

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I was absolutely thrilled when I originally purchased Milani’s Runway Eyes Eyeshadow a few years ago. It was my first really big budget purchase back in the day. Up until that time I really avoided drugstore brands but after that purchase I was pretty adventurous and made more and more trips to CVS.

Thanks Milani, you converted me and gave me hope that drugstore makeup isn’t all rubbish!

I’m quite happy that Runway Eyes Eyeshadow isn’t forgotten. Released quite a few years ago, this shadow hasn’t really seen update in quite a while but for Spring 2012 Milani has added three new shades to the collection.

Take a peek!

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Prestige doesn’t update often with newly released products so I kinda jumped on top of their Primed & Ready Eye Primer when I saw it at my local drugstore.

Thing is, I’m shopping for a new eye primer at the moment. Urban Primer Potion just doesn’t cut it for me. The formula seems to have changed and it doesn’t seem to hold my shadow as long as it once did. Crazy I know, but I really stick by the fact that the formula seems to be pretty different.

Let’s take a look, maybe Prestige Primed & Ready Eye Primer will be on the case.

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In a bid to become the beauty mecca of our universe Nordstrom has been adding some very interesting brands to their resume. NYX, Pop Beauty, and Napoleon Perdis join the ranks of the prestigious store.

And now…

A little beauty abroad with the introduction of MeMeMe. MeMeMe is a brand sold at Superdrug in England. The brand has a whimsical Benefit-like packaging which is one of its key selling points.

Sadly, cult favorites like Poppy Tint are sadly not included in the list at Nordstrom but it looks like some of MeMeMe’s newest offerings are available.

Have a look!

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P.S. RIP Davy Jones, I just heard he had a heart attack and passed. OMG sadness! I had such a crush on him as a child.

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Philosophy has a knack for introducing some sort of fruits and cream collection around Spring, don’t they? Peaches and Cream, Apricots and Cream, etc…

Sometimes traditions are nice.

Take a look at their latest cream creation.

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Dontcha just love glosses that promise and deliver the world to your mouth? Sheer glosses are lovely but I’m ever so delighted when a gloss turns into so much more.

That’s why Clarins Gloss Prodige Lip Gloss is my new flavor of the moment.

Check ‘em!

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Lancome has introduced Liner Design Longwear Gel Eyeliner, a new long wear gel eyeliner.

The gel formula promises an easy glide and effortless application with a rich, bold shade selection for 12 hours of wear that’s waterproof and smudge proof.

Shades:

• Uptown Brun
• Bronze Couture
• Violet Stylista
• Purple Jewels
• Indigo Darling
• Downtown Blue
• Dress-Up Teal
• Emerald Seductive
• Trendy Grey
• Black Fishnets

Available now at Lancome counters or online at Lancome.com

Any takers?

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I’m feeling more like Valentine’s Day than Spring with some of the new NARS Spring 2012 Collections on my face today. What did you love from NARS Spring? Any keepers?

I personally get excited when they launch new blush shades but sadly Gaiety, the shade introduced for Spring, is matte. Matte, not where it’s at for me.

Damn.

But let’s take a look and see what sort of NARS deliciousness is brightening up my otherwise rainy day.

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Here’s a lovely little look at the new Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder.

Tell me whatcha think!

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