February 2, 2016

Replica Lipstick On Review

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Maison Martin Margiela Replica Lipstick On

The newest fragrance from Maison Martin Margiela is entitled Replica Lipstick On and is inspired by a lady (or lad’s) makeup ritual or in this case, if you want to be really accurate. Chicago, 1952, sitting behind a dressing table and patting on your face powder with a big old powder puff and finishing off with a bright red lipstick.

They say fragrance evokes certain emotions or even memories and I believe that to be true. When I smell fresh cut grass I instantly think of my father who compulsively mows and manicures the lawn come Spring and Summer. The scent of a just peeled orange reminds me of my cousins and picking oranges from trees in their backyard as a child in Portugal. Scent is a powerful sense and I think the Replica Fragrance Line does a fine job of recreating and evoking certain memories, feelings, and thoughts. The entire fragrance line centers around certain places and how those places might smell. Like the smokiness of a Jazz Club or the cotton candy haze of midway at a fun fair!

Lipstick On evokes the feeling of a fine lady’s boudoir. Think Dita Von Teese, think red lipstick and fine face powder…this is what Lipstick On is all about.

Replica Lipstick On

I don’t think anyone thinks to themselves, I want to smell like lipstick. But if you’re a makeup addict the thought has crossed your mind. A long time ago in a land not quite so far away Guerlain bottled up the powdery sweetness of their violet scented face powders and put it into a fragrance. I, for one, am every always obsessed with sugary powder violets thanks to Guerlain and I confess I wouldn’t mind smelling like them. And like a true makeup obsessed lady I do not mind smelling like lipstick! That’s why Guerlain’s French Kiss fragrance is one of my signature scents as it smells exactly like their lipsticks.

I had hopes that would be what Replica Lipstick On would be like!

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February 1, 2016

Covergirl TruBlend Blush Review & Swatches

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Covergirl TruBlend Blush

Covergirl TruBlend Blush are a new baked marble blush that launched with the Covergirl Spring 2016 Collection in three shades.

I happen to be a huge baked blush lover, I blame you Bourjois Paris! So I was quite excited about the introduction of Covergirl Trublend Blush.

As you can see these are quite beautiful to look at and might remind you of Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten. They come housed in rather chic white packaging with metallic pink accents and weight in at 0.1 oz in size for around $9.99 per a shade.

I find Covergirl’s newer offerings very impressive. They seem to have updated not only their makeup options but also their packaging to appeal to a more youthful audience but in doing so they have garnered more of my interest as well!

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February 1, 2016

Fiona Stiles Makeup Line Launches at Ulta

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Fiona Stiles Makeup Line

The new Fiona Stiles Makeup Collection is now available at Ulta.com and is yet another new beauty line that recently launched at Ulta Beauty.

Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles works some of Hollywood’s hottest stars such as Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Elizabeth Banks, and more and she brings her extensive knowledge of makeup and beauty to her new makeup collection.

Her collection will feature over 120 different eye, lip, and face products that have a price ranging from $12 to $30 all catering to a diverse range of skin tones and types.

Her collection can be viewed now at Ulta.com and should be launching this month at Ulta stores.

I look forward to seeing and finding out more about Fiona Stiles new makeup collection.

How about you?

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February 1, 2016

Essence Soft Touch Mousse Make-Up Review & Swatches

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Essence Soft Touch Mousse Makeup

Essence Soft Touch Mousse Make-Up ($4.99) is a lightweight, creamy mousse foundation that’s available in six shades selections with a whipped, fluffy consistency like a souffle!

These foundations are typically best suited to oily skin with visible pores as they do an excellent job mattifying skin and concealing pores. I’m drawn to them because I love their texture and I’m also trying to recreate the effect of Bourjois Paris Mineral Matte Foundation which I did so love with all my heart.

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