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Archive for the ‘lipstick’ Category

February 7th, 2008

Lancome’s Pout-a-Porter: Thakoon’s Pixel Pink

The 4th (and final) lipstick from the Pout-a-Porter designer lipstick series from Lancome debuts on Friday 2/8. When I was at the Lancome Boutique during Fashion Week I got the chance to see it up close and personal.
Pixel Pink is a sheer raspberry shade created by emerging designer Thakoon and celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman. […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

December 27th, 2007

Lancome Color Fever Shine–L.U.C.I.

Ever since I got ahold of Lancome’s Color Fever Shine lip glosses and lipsticks from their L.U.C.I. collection, I have been singing that song “Fever” much to the chagrin of my children (who are sick of hearing it).
Here’s what I’ve tried:
Color Fever Gloss in Sunray (iridescent) and Seashell (fuchsia): Do not be afraid of […]

By Shannon -- 8 comments

December 15th, 2007

MAC Cosmetics Viva Glamorous

If you are anything like me, then you love to jazz up our lips for these holiday parties. I’ve been wearing MAC Cosmetics Viva Glamorous in their cool lips palette since the beginning of November and it does tend to make you feel a bit…glamorous.
Just like Royal Assets, Viva Glamorous comes in a gorgeous antique […]

By Shannon -- 5 comments

December 12th, 2007

Urban Apothecary Name That Lipstick Contest Winner

We have a winner! Thank you to all of the fabulous readers who entered Urban Apothecary’s Name That Lipstick contest! There were over 100 entries! I just received word on who the winner is….
Lori G. had the winning entry with “Compass Rose.” Lori’s entry said:
I chose “Compass Rose” since it incorporates both the lustrous pink […]

By Shannon -- 4 comments

November 30th, 2007

MAC Heirlooms & Finery Holiday Collections

MAC is giving their brushes the royal treatment with their Heirlooms Collection. Each Heirlooms brush bag includes the antique signature of M·A·C Holiday with a full set of professional brushes. Available in three distinct collections: Face, Eye and Basic.

MAC Cosmetics Finery Collection boasts a petite purse of woven cream fabric with metallic thread and an […]

By Shannon -- 5 comments

November 25th, 2007

MESS New York Lip Varnish

I recently discovered MESS New York, a mineral makeup boutique in NY. They use pure Mica in all of their products and I was intrigued by their Lip Varnish, which is supposed to be like a liquid lipstick. I have Murray Hill, which MESS describes as a “Pink Lemonade Glaze with a Fairy Dust Finish.” […]

By Shannon -- 4 comments

November 3rd, 2007

Review: MAC Cosmetics Royal Assets

When I first mentioned this Holiday Collection from MAC, I just knew I was going to love it. The packaging is so vintage-chic, that I covet it like a prized posession.
Of the Royal Assets eye shadow palettes, 6 Warm Eyes is my favorite and the picture of this palette doesn’t do the colors justice. The […]

By Shannon -- 9 comments

October 30th, 2007

Shiseido’s Automatic Lip Crayon

Remember when I told you about Shiseido’s new products? Well I got my hands on their automatic lip crayon and I have been in heaven ever since! You NEED this lip crayon because it is awesome–awesome I tell you!
Not only is this crayon a lip liner, but due to its creamy texture and glossy finish–it […]

By Shannon -- 5 comments

October 30th, 2007

Urban Apothecary Wants You To Name Their Next Lipstick!

Get your creative juices flowing because Urban Apothecary has asked Makeup Minute readers to name their next lipstick!
Their newest lipstick is a lush berry color–you can see all the details at this special link attached to their website: www.urbanapothecary.com

The reader who submits the winning name will receive a $100 Urban Apothecary shopping spree! Deadline to […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

October 21st, 2007

MAC Cosmetics Matte2 & Mattene & Plush Lash

I received MAC Cosmetics Matte2, Mattene and Plush Lash a while ago and have been meaning to write a review on it for some time. My reaction to the collections are mixed.
Matte2:
I abolutely love matte eyeshadows and definitely prefer them over anything shimmery. However, I have to say that I really wasn’t impressed by this […]

By Shannon -- 8 comments