Review and Swatches: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Envious

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Do you love the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils? Do you wish there was an equivalent product for your lips? You've got it! Today's review is on Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Envious. I have to admit, I prefer eye look + gloss rather than lip look + barely-there eye makeup, so I don't have need for lipstick or lip liners all that often. I did go through a red lipstick phase, and it might just be creeping back up on me, so I decided to start testing out lip liners.

 Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Envious

Here's the spiel:
"Smooch. Pout. Smack. Nibble. Lick. 24/7 stays put through everything (yes, EVERYTHING) you do. When you use our liner to fill in your lips completely, it primes them for lipstick or gloss, grabbing on to color to help it last.

Part of the 24/7 family, our long-lasting, waterproof formula glides on smoothly, stays creamy and defines your lips with gorgeous color. And unlike a lot of waterproof pencils (we won’t name names), 24/7 never feels dry or cakey. Moisturizing vitamin E, jojoba oil and cottonseed oil nourish your lips every time you reapply."

Review and Swatches: Lime Crime Aquataenia Palette.

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Do you really love brights? If so, this palette is for you! Today I am reviewing Lime Crime's Aquataenia Palette. This came out a while ago, and it's been sitting in my make-up drawer for quite a while. Why? I found the colours intimidating!

Here's the spiel:

"Aquataenia is different from all previous LC palettes because it's completely *pearlescent*. Each oceanic shade is loaded with shimmer & glitter particles to create a wet, glistening effect -- reminiscent of a mermaid's tail under the moonlight -- and makes your eyelids sparkle like the sea! Can be used on eyes or cheeks. Arrives encased in a deluxe purple tin."

Lime Crime Aquataenia Palette.

Review and Swatches: L'Oreal Nude Magique Anti-Redness CC Cream

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Today's review is on the L'Oreal Nude Magique Anti-Redness CC cream..

L'Oreal Nude Magique Anti-Redness CC Cream,
picture from: http://www.lorealparis.com.au/cosmetics/face/nude-magique-anti-redness-cc-cream.aspx

I have been sorely disappointed with L'Oreal BB creams (hello, orange) but was hoping for some improvement with their redness correcting CC cream. Unfortunately, history repeated itself.

Review and Swatches: China Glaze nail polish in Harvest Moon

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Have you seen The Hunger Games? Better yet, have you seen China Glaze's The Hunger Games inspired nail polish collection? Today's review is on Harvest Moon from The Hunger Games Capitol Colors Collection (Spring 2012).

Swatches of China Glaze nail polish in Harvest Moon
(The Hunger Games Capitol Colors Collection)

Review and Swatches: Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Star Light

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Do you love sparkle, shimmer and gltiz? If so, this post is just the thing for you. Today's reveiw is on Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Star Light.

 Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Star Light

Review and Swatches: Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Emerald City

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Once more, with feeling! In the continuing spirit of St. Patrick's day, today's review is on Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Emerald City.

Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in Emerald City

Review and Swatches: Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in 19

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Today's post is another St. Patrick's day green-themed post, with a review of Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in 19.

 Napoleon Perdis Loose Eye Dust in 19

Review and Swatches: China Glaze Nail Polish in Stella

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Following on from my post about Midnight Ride, this post is about the other nail polish I am currently in love with, China Glaze's Stella. This polish was part of the Retro Diva collection in 2009.

China Glaze's Stella nail polish is on my ring finger.

Sorry I just re-used the Midnight Ride photo. I love it too much to change this manicure just yet. I wore Stella last (and it's my current pedicure colour, but I'm not posting photos of my feet :P) so it feels like it'd be a bit much to have Stella on fingers and toes. Also, the tip of the nail is done in China Glaze Tinsel Town. I'll get to a review of that later.

Review and Swatches: China Glaze Nail Polish in Midnight Ride

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Today's post is a review of China Glaze's Midnight Ride nail polish. This came out as part of their Rodeo Diva collection ages ago (2008, I think) but I only recently managed to get myself some China Glaze nail polishes so I thought I'd review it anyway, as it's new to me. To be completely spoiler-y, I love it.

China Glaze Nail Polish in Midnight Ride
(accent nail is China Glaze's Stella and Tinsel Town)

Review and Swatches: Too Faced Shadow Bon Bons

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Today's review is on the Too Faced Shadow Bon Bons eyeshdaow palette, primer and mascara holiday collection. Before I go on, I feel I have to make my apologies- I'm terribly sorry to have been away for so long- I got caught up in study. Now that that's out of the way, here's the spiel: this holiday collection contains a Shadow Insurance Candlelight Eye Shadow Primer (5g), a 12 eye shadow palette (0.9g each, total 10.8g) and a Lashgasm Mascara (12mL).

Too Faced Shadow Bon Bons Collection, opened up.

Review and Swatches: Chanel Le Vernis Vogue Fashion Night Limited Edition Nail Colour in Provocation

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Have you heard of the Limited Edition collection Chanel has put out in honour of Vogue Fashion Night? There are three Le Vernis shades (the range also includes the matching Rouge Allure Velvet duo) described thusly by Chanel: La Provocante et Provocation: a unique autumn plum shade; La Délicate et Délicatesse: an intense pink heightened with a touch of fancy; L’Infidèle et Infidèle: a refined beige with a natural sophistication. They are only sold in 5 (I think) Chanel stores worldwide and I was lucky enough to get Le Vernis in Provocation for Christmas (bought at the Hong Kong store, for reference).

Chanel Le Vernis Vogue Fashion Night Limited Edition Nail Colour in Provocation

Review and Swatches: Lime Crime Velvetines liquid lipstick in Suedeberry

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Have you been wanting to see what Lime Crime's Velvetines liquid lipstick in Suedeberry looks like? You've come to the right place!

Lime Crime Velvetines liquid lipstick in Suedeberry

Review and Swatches: Lime Crime Centrifuchsia Opaque Lipstick

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Today I'm back with a review of Lime Crime's Opaque Lipstick in Centrifuchsia. This bright, bold colour is a great alternative to the classic red statement lip.

Lime Crime's Centrifuchsia Opaque Lipstick

Review and Swatches: Lime Crime Velvetines in Red Velvet

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I was quite excited to receive this in the mail- Lime Crime's new liquid matte lipstick. They're called Velvetines and the shade I have is Red Velvet.

Lime Crime Velvetines liquid lipstick in Red Velvet

Review and Swatches: Rimmel Glam'Eyes HD eyeshadow quad in 002 English Oak

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Today's review is on Rimmel's Glam'Eyes HD eyeshadow in 002 English Oak. There are 4 lovely colours and the net weight is 2.5g. In addition to the traditional swatches, I've included an eye look I did using this palette.

Rimmel Glam'Eyes HD eyeshadow quad in 002 English Oak

Review and Swatches: Urban Decay Nail Polish in Mars

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Coming up to the holiday season, I always go a little crazy with nail polish. During the year I try to keep it neutral and work-place appropriate (read: pretty but boring) but around the holidays I can go as bright, dark, metallic or glittery as I like. So this review is about the goregous green that is Urban Decay's Mars Nail Polish.

Swatches and Bottles of: Urban Decay Mars Nail Polish and OPI Skyfall Collection
Nail Polish in Live and Let Die. My little finger is done in Live and Let Die;
all the others are painted with Mars.

Review and Swatches: OPI Skyfall Collection Nail Polish in Live and Let Die

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Here's part two to the picture I used for my Urban Decay Mars Nail Polish review. This time, it's just the pinky finger that's relevant to the post. Sorry, I was going to do a full hand of each, but I felt that was just silly.

Swatches and Bottles of: Urban Decay Mars Nail Polish and OPI Skyfall Collection
Nail Polish in Live and Let Die. My little finger is done in Live and Let Die;
all the others are painted with Mars.

Review and Swatches: M.A.C's Russian Red Lipstick

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First off- sorry! I know I've been gone a while, but I needed to focus on my studies. I'm back now with a review of the absolute classic matte red lipstick- M.A.C's Russian Red.

M.A.C Russian Red Lipstick tube

Review and Swatches: theBalm Read My Lips Lipstick

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Guess what I found in my beauty drawers? theBalm's Read My Lips Lipstick in Wanted.

theBalm Read My Lips Lipstick in Wanted

 The advertising spiel:

"A vitamin-packed jojoba and olive oil-based lipstick. TheBalm Read My Lips Lipstick's creamy formula is infused with hydrating ingredients like vitamins A and E, leaving behind a press-worthy pout. Like your favorite daily paper, Read My Lips tubes are 100% recyclable and the lipsticks are infused with a delicious vanilla-mint scent that will have you hooked."

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

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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