September 13, 2012

Givenchy Eclat Matissime Fluid Foundation Airy-Light Mat Radiance Review, Swatches, Photos

Purchased
I purchased this item.

Givenchy Eclat Matissime ($51) is a matte liquid foundation product that the brand launched for Fall 2012. Odd choice as I commonly associate matte foundation launches with Summer. I’m sorry I sometimes forget to acknowledge you lucky folks out there with oily skin year round. Yes, lucky…! Oily skin types actually age slower than those with drier skin so be thankful 🙂

This fluid foundation can be liken to some of my personal favorites in terms of formula such as Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation, Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup, and Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua.

Although I have dry skin I was still curious to try this out and I’m very happy I did indulge because it’s quite wonderful.

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September 13, 2012

Smashbox Image Factory Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches, Photos

PR Sample
This was provided to me by a brand for review but all opinions expressed are my own

Smashbox Image Factory Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette ($39) is a newly launched, limited edition six pan eyeshadow palette in two color variations introduced for Fall 2012.

Of course, I wanted the Muse Palette. Obvious reasons right? But this was also the nude, natural color selection so I also navigated towards it for this reason. The other shade selection is entitled Icon and this has a more smoky look with an added purple twist. Equally lovely but my eyes aren’t doing so well with smoky blacks and purples lately.

Let’s take a peek!

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