Shu Uemura Laque Supreme Review, Photos, Swatches

Lots of you have been asking to see her again and Shu Uemura recently relaunched the Laque Supreme, so my twin sister and I reviewed it together on YouTube!  We hope you enjoy her presence because she'll be making guest appearances more often this year.  Trish has different makeup and skin care preferences than I do so it should be fun for beauty lovers who want to see a wider variety of brands and products on my channel.  We both agree that the new Laque Supreme's applicator and long lasting formula are lovable and wearable, though, so please check out our video below!

We swatched everything live on camera, but above are labeled swatches of the Laque Supremes for your convenience.  Do keep in mind that skin swatches are just for reference.  Please refer to the lip swatch session, the latter half of the video, to see how they look on the lips especially for the two vampy tones on the far right.  WN04 is a cooler raspberry-magenta wine, while WN05 is a warmer blackberry wine.  They appear identical in the photo above but they are totally different shades when worn on the lips! 

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R A E // M A K E U P  W O R N

›  concealer in cream

›  face powder in nude beige

›  brow pencil in shade 2

›  bronzer in terra

›  highlighter in champagne

›  foundation in cream

›  eyeshadow in blonde venus

›  liquid eyeliner in black

›  mascara (safe for extensions)

T R I S H // M A K E U P  W O R N

›  Brow Powder in Seal Brown

›  Brow Pencil in Raven

›  Eye Palette (on sale)

›  Eyeliner in Midnight Brown

›  Mascara Primer

›  Volume Mascara

›  Bronzer in Diffused Light

›  Highlighter in Shade 2

›  Blush in Helena

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HOW TO | Flawless Skin with Burberry ♡ Fresh Glow Fluid Foundation and Cashmere Concealer Reviews + Swatches

The start of this new year has been interesting to say the least. From moving (again) to health and fitness to makeup, I feel that so much of my life has changed, and for the better. My skin is nowhere near perfect, but it improved greatly in 2015 and I am proud of the progress. Since I am finally free of cystic breakouts and purple welts, I love going sheer and weightless when it comes to my base makeup!

Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm and Lip Liner Review, Photos, Swatches

Laura Mercier's fabulous new Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm lives up to all the hype. I adore the rich, succulent color and glossy finish. These new lipsticks are available in twelve truly delectable shades, so check out the swatches of my top three picks after the jump!

Dior Spring 2015 Kingdom of Colors Review, Photos, Swatches

In my travels, I have noticed that Dior consistently creates a handful of Asia exclusive products with every collection. When I was browsing the duty free selection, I immediately gravitated towards the Fairy Grey single eyeshadow. It is smoky but translucent, full of iridescent glitter, and can be applied wet for full impact color. You really can't get more versatile than that! If you have a friend or family member who travels, I highly recommend asking him/her to pick this eyeshadow up for you. Now since the eye look is more dramatic and reflective, I wanted to add balance with very subtle cheeks and false lashes. I also kept the skin more natural, opting for a loose powder instead of my usual powder foundation. I did, however, layer two very glossy lip colors for full impact! Mylord is the perfect My-Lips-But-Better shade for most of us with light to medium complexions, while Tiara is the epitome of Asian makeup (sheer and sparkly). I hope you enjoy the look! xo

Makeup Worn:

Dior Kohl Pencil in Pearly Silver

Dior Addict It-Line Liquid Liner

Dior Creme de Rose Lip Balm

Dior Spring 2015 Addict Lip Gloss in Mylord

Dior Spring 2015 Blush in Peach Splendor

Dior Spring 2015 Mono Shadow in Fairy Grey

Armani Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
Armani Eye Tint in 1

EM Cosmetics Lengthening Mascara

By Terry Cover Expert in Intense Beige

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

Chantecaille Loose Powder in Subtle

Clé de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204

Dolce & Gabbana Blush in Tan

Velour Lashes in Strike A Pose

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Nails:

Dior Spring 2015 Nail Polish in Lady

Dior Spring 2015 Blossoming Top Coat

Earrings:

Prudence C Crystals

Sweater:

JCrew Merino

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Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Collection with Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Charlotte Tilbury is my favorite new beauty launch this year! Her makeup beats Gucci's by a long shot (first impressions review here), so I apologize for not being able to share this compilation sooner. I was waiting on some additional products to arrive and figured it was worth the wait to share as many shade variations as possible. Check out the individual product reviews and swatches after the jump!

Tom Ford Fall 2014 Collection + NEW Foundation Review, Photos, Swatches

Tom Ford's Fall 2014 beauty collection is the epitome of Ready-To-Wear. The new eyeshadow palette, blush duos, and lipsticks create polished and chic looks for day or night. Nude Dip, unfortunately, is already sold out at every retailer, so we will focus on the cheek duos and lipsticks today. Check out swatches of all the products after the jump!

Chanel Fall 2014 États Poétiques Review, Photos, Swatches + Tutorial

Chanel releases its Fall collections earlier and earlier every year, it seems! The États Poétiques Collection, however, was a pleasant surprise and I'm so happy to share my thoughts with you today. I saw a few criticisms buzzing around the blogosphere, but I found that all the products I purchased apply beautifully.

The Innocence blush and Hesitation eyeshadow are perfect for everyday use, and the Songe and Rose Reve Glosimmer lip glosses are bound to please any pale pink lip addict. The sleeper that shook up this collection's game was the reformulated and re-released Ecriture de Chanel eyeliner! The performance undoubtedly bests the now discontinued Automnatic version, and the formula is no longer flaky. Well done, Chanel!

FYI: All the photos above were taken in natural lighting. My favorite products from États Poétiques are the Songe lip gloss and Ecriture eyeliner, but I also recommend Hesitation and Innocence to natural makeup lovers. And last but not least, all three nail polishes are worthy of the Chanel price tag, so of course you should try and splurge on at least one!

Products Used/Worn:

Chanel Glossimer Lip Glosses in 191 Songe and 189 Rose Reve 

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polishes in Secret, Atmosphere, Orage

Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in 160 Innocence

Chanel Ecriture de Chanel Eyeliner Pen in Black

Chanel Ombre Essentielle Eyeshadow in 106 Hesitation

Chanel Dentelle Precieuse Illuminating Powder

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me 

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Shu Uemura Drawing Pencils in G Gold 93, M Brick Brown 84, and M Dark Brown 83

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Shu Uemura M 851 Eyeshadow

Dior Iconic Overcurl Mascara in Black 

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation in 20 Beige [Review HERE]

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer in 02 

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder 

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige 

Nails:

Chanel Fall 2014 Le Vernis in Secret, Atmosphere, Orage

Top:

Anthropologie Mint Morgana Pullover in XS

Hair:

Amika Interchangeable Barrel 4P Curler Set (1.25 in)

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Rouge Bunny Rouge Makeup Review, Photos + Feature Look

Rouge Bunny Rouge is a brand that has always intrigued me. Anthropologie offers a limited selection online, but unfortunately, the brand is not widely available in the United States. I, however, have always admired the memorable Rouge Bunny Rouge packaging design, and their pricing is actually quite reasonable! Now that I have tested much of the RBR line-up, I am glad to say that the products are as wonderful as I had hoped. They are definitely worth the time it takes to ship, so if you'd like to learn more, please refer to all individual reviews and swatches after the jump!

EM Michelle Phan Love Me for Me Powder Compact Review, Comparisons, Swatches

I own and collect all varieties of base makeup products, but powder compacts are an essential part of my daily routine. I usually wear a sunscreen and powder on the day to day when I am not testing new liquid foundations or filming videos. So today, I will be reviewing one of my favorites — the em michelle phan Love Me for Me compact — and provide shade analyses between em powder compacts and similar shades from popular mainstream brands. I hope the side by side visuals of the em vs. MAC, Lancome, Estee Lauder, and Clinique powder foundations will allow you to find your foundation match within the em cosmetics range! Please refer to the guide after the jump!

Chanel Perfection Lumière Velvet Foundation Review, Photos, Swatches

Chanel's Perfection Lumière Velvet ($45 USD) is the newest base makeup release from the brand. It is described as a lightweight, oil-free fluid foundation that provides a long-lasting matte-velvet finish. Its soft-focus pigments are intended to smooth and perfect the complexion for a flawless look that lasts all day. Perfection Lumière Velvet was formulated for those with normal to oily skin, so the launch is perfect timing for sunny Southern California and the upcoming summer. Check out the complete review, foundation comparisons, and swatches after the jump!

YSL Gloss Volupté Lip Gloss Collection Photos, First Impressions, Swatches [ALL 27 SHADES]

YVES SAINT LAURENT Gloss Volupté.
The Volupté sage continues with this new lip gloss formula from YSL.
Scandalously shiny. Extremely creamy. Sensual to ecstasy. Irresistibly tempting to kiss. Yves Saint Lauren offers lips a totally unique experience with its new sense-stimulating gloss, the latest addition to the Volupté family. 

A revolutionary formula, luscious nectar, with an extreme high-shine. Its heavenly light texture, creamy beyond compare, embraces the lips like a sensual "bouche à bouche" thanks to its patented kiss-shaped applicator. Lips are lathered in intense glossy color with golden, iridescent or pure color, outlining an irresistible smile that stirs the desire for more. Indulge in the sensual pleasure of its sumptuous texture, luscious color and dazzling shine.

27 COLORS OF KISSES ($32 USD)

• N1 Gold
• N2 Or Saharienne
• N3 Rose Fusion
• N4 Fuchsia Vermeil
• N10 Or Rose
• N15 Grenade Pepite
• N19 Rose Orfevre
• N20 Nude Carat
• N30 Corail Lingot
• N49 Terriblement Fuchsia
• N101 Iridescent 
• N102 Rose Satine
• N103 Opium Persan
• N104 Prune Organdi
• N201 Pure
• N202 Rose Jersey
• N203 Corail Gandoura
• N204 Corail Trapeze
• N205 Rouge Shantung
• N206 Fouchsia Oran
• N207 Rouge Velours
• N208 Fauve
• N209 Smoking

FIRST IMPRESSIONS  +  SWATCHES

I purchased the delectable 206 Fouchsia Oran at Nordstrom and plan to review it in a couple weeks.  I tried half a dozen Gloss Voluptés directly on my lips since the testers were brand new, but 206 was the most comfortable on my lips and most flattering against my complexion. For now, I will comment that the kiss-shaped applicator is not gimmicky whatsoever and allows for versatile application. I wish more 'Pure' or shimmer-free colors were available, but do try 207 Rouge Velours (another Pure) or the subtly shimmering shades like 202 Rose Jersey, 203 Corail Gandoura, and 205 Rouge Shantung first if you have sensitive lips like I do. I will admit, however, that I was impressed by the iridescents in 30 Corail Lingot, a bronzy peach, and 49 Terriblement Fuchsia, as worn by the model in the campaign ad. I may go back for those since the formula is smoother than I had anticipated it'd be.
TIP: If you are interested in a baby pink, 19 Rose Orfevre is perfection! Not too pale and very pigmented!

209 Smoking was a pleasant surprise since I can still recall an identical black YSL lipgloss from nearly five years ago. Do not be intimated by how bold it may look, since it is sheer and used to add a 'vampy' effect. It looks best over burgundy, plum, and red lipsticks. Now, the 201 Pure gloss is a great alternative for those who love high shine but would rather steer clear of color and shimmer. I was hesitant when I noticed the higher shimmer content of some — particularly the gold top coat — but these Gloss Voluptés a definitely worth try. The Golden Glosses do have more glitz and glam, but I prefer this new gloss formula since it feels more plush and less gritty, not sticky. The Gloss Volupté collection strikes the right balance between sparkling and shiny finishes!

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