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Makeup Minute

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 27th, 2007

Nars Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Gloss Duo

What first appeared to look like tarte’s double ended lip gloss, has surprised me with long lasting color and a beautiful shine. Nars Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Gloss in Turkish Delight/Sayonara appears to be the same raspberry/pale pink, but once out of the tube and onto the lips, it doesn’t look similar at all.
Silky smooth with […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

December 22nd, 2007

Prescriptives MoonBeam Reflective Gloss

When I had my ColorPrint done with Prescriptives, their Moonbeam Reflective Gloss was one of the products they used to make me look fabulous. I loved it so much, I now have this product in my handbag at all times!
Moonbeam is based on your ColorPrint (which I totally recommend you have done). They are set […]

By Shannon -- 5 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

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 11th, 2007

Benefit Cosmetics “Justine Case”

It seems that California Kissin was a one hit wonder, soon to be miniturized and is now part of the “Justine Case” Wrapped and Ready product category of Benefit Cosmetics. I’ve had California Kissin (in the “old” full size version) for a while and feel mixed about it…
California Kissin is Benefit’s “fake it” gloss for […]

By Shannon -- 7 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

September 14th, 2007

MAC Cosmetics Smoke Signals

Smoky eyes, done right, can look gorgeous. Although I have seen some people who just don’t get it and either look like a racoon or as if they have just been punched in the eye. MAC Cosmetics makes it easy for anyone to get it right with their limited edition Smoke Signals collection.
Smoke Signals comes […]

By Shannon -- 10 comments

August 29th, 2007

Napoleon Perdis offers his pro-tip of the week

Meet the perfect pair of color matched nail polishes and lip glosses: Napoleon Perdis Chandelier Shine. The ultimate accessory to the crime of fashion passion. Available in 12 color combinations.
Pro Tip: Create more dramatic lips with the DeVine Goddess, Lip Patrol or Lip Lacquer collections.
Available For $30 At Sephora, Napoleon Perdis concept stores and select […]

By Shannon -- 7 comments

August 24th, 2007

Fusion Beauty: LipFusion Color Shine

Fusion Beauty’s LipFusion Color Shine is considered the next generation of lip plumpers. Most of the lip plumpers I have been trying lately use an irritant to swell your lips…although they did more irritating than swelling.
So when I received a gift card to DermStore.com I decided it was my chance to give LipFusion a try. […]

By Shannon -- 11 comments