Recent Activity....In case you missed it!

Hello!

This is a bit of a summary post, in case you missed out on some earlier posts. I realised I've been posting a lot (a good thing) but that may mean that some of you might miss out on posts as they get pushed back to other pages. So here it is, a full page of links to my more recent work.

Are you looking for Holiday Season Gift Ideas? Check these out:

Holiday Gift Sets for those wanting an all-encompassing gift
Stocking fillers (eyes edition) for those wanting to gift a mascara, primer, eyeliner or eyeshadow palette.
Stocking fillers (face edition) for those wanting to gift concealer, primer, highlighters or bronzers.
Stocking fillers (lips and nails edition) for those looking to give the perfect lipstick, lipgloss or nail polish.


I've been fairly busy with reviews and swatches, too. Check these out, if you haven't already:

Rimmel London BB Cream in Light
Rimmel London Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick in No. 10 (that awesome red she wears in the ads)
Lime Crime Rhyme and Reason Uniliners
                    I also did some looks using these unliners- I used theBalm Balm Jovi palette with Reason and
                    with Rhyme, and a look using the Urban Decay Vice Palette's Junkie eyeshaodw and Reason.Lime Crime Alchemy Collection (eyeshadow, 2 lipsticks and a mook)
Lime Crime Carousel Gloss in Candy Apple
Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Glamour 101
OPI Skyfall Collection Nail Polishes
                   Skyfall
                   The World Is Not Enough
Illamasqua Fundamental Palette
Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation in Ivory 115

I've also done a couple of looks- again, if you haven't seen them, click below:

Halloween Cleopatra Look
A smoky eye using the Urban Decay Smoked Palette
A purple eye look using theBalm Meet Matt(e) Palette and the Urban Decay Smoked Palette
A Vesper Lynd-inspired multi-coloured smoky eye (yes, I had a bit of a Bond-crazy moment)

That's about it!

I hope you're enjoying my posts. I'd love to hear from you in the comments. Is there anything you'd like to see me review? Or a particular look for which you'd like a How-To?

xo
Anna

Review and Swatches: Rimmel London BB cream in Light

Hello!

Still haven't found the right BB cream? Today I'm reviewing the Rimmel London BB Cream 9-in-1 Skin Perfecting Super Makeup SPF 25 in Light. I don't remember where I read that this was good, but it stuck with me enough that when Rimmel had a promotion going the other day (gift with purchase over $20; my other purchase was the Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick in No.10), I decided to try it out.

Rimmel London BB Cream 9-in-1 Skin Perfecting Super Makeup SPF 25 in Light

Your morning dose of beauty snark

Hello,

I thought I'd address why I am reviewing Smashbox when there are so many more affordable BB creams out there? Simple. I went into pharmacies, department stores and Mecca Cosmetica and swatched every BB cream I could find. This is the only BB cream that matched my skin.

In that process, I came across two notably poor performers that are usually celebrated in the blogosphere.

Updated Review: Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF35

Hello!

Have you been on the look-out for a good BB cream? Today I'm reviewing the Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35. Smashbox are known for their amazing pre-foundation skin primers, so I was interested to find out how they'd do with BB creams.

Here it is, the box and the actual product.

What does it claim to do?

"Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 25 is a 5-in-1 complexion miracle-worker proven to PRIME, PERFECT, PROTECT, HYDRATE and CONTROL OIL in a single step. This revolutionary tinted formula instantly evens out complexion to create smooth, radiant skin without settling into fine lines and pores while banishing shine without the chalky matte finish. Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after only 4 weeks. Wear alone or under your favourite foundation for more coverage."

I think it meets 4/5 of its claims. It does PROTECT (SPF 35), it does HYDRATE, it does CONTROL OIL and it would be a good PRIME(r). However, it will only PERFECT if your skin is close to perfect anyway.

*Updates on shine control and finish.