Maybelline 2012 Fall Scene On The Runway - Ltd Edition 24 hr Edition Color Tattoo Eyeshadows

In the mid-Atlantic region of the
United States, we look forward to crisp Autumn days in September.
It will soon smell like back to school and football season. I'm ready to curl up with a good book and some warm apple cider.
Autumn also brings with it the beautiful change in the colors of the leaves on the trees. Many of us leave the bright bold colors of summer behind and opt for more subtle hues.

Maybelline has once again released some fantastic eyeshadows to assist us in being chic and fashionable this fall.

You may see a display such as the one pictured on the left in your local Rite Aid. It is my understanding that Rite Aid is exclusively carrying these items. They are also limited edition. These retail for $6.69. I was able to procure mine during a Buy1Get1 50% off special. Unfortunately, when I got to the register, they both rang up full price. The manager honored the advertisement and gave me the proper price.
The display also features a brush. I did not buy it.

100 Barely Beige

Many are saying that this Barely Beige is a dupe for MAC Paint Pot in Painterly. I do not own this, so I cannot say for sure that this is true.

200 Mossy Green

Many are also saying that Mossy Green is a dupe for MAC Paintpot in Moss Scape.
The MAC Paintpot can be applied with a finger.
I found the Maybelline eyeshadows worked best for me when used with a synthetic brush.
I do not use them for their inteded purpose as stand alone eyeshadows, but instead as eyeshadow bases. They intensify the colors of eyeshadows I pack on top.
The MAC Paintpot seems to have a drier texture.
The Maybelline is creamier. I prefer the texture of the Maybelline.

It appears that the MAC Moss Scape has more gold in it than the Moss Green Does.

What do you think?

300 Gold Shimmer

Rich Gold is a warmer Bronze.

400 Rich Mahogany





Do you have any plans on purchasing any of these beauties?
Which colors appear to stand out to you?

NK HD Eyeshadow Collection - with some MAC dupes

3001 frosty creamy white


3002 blue based pink (discontinued)

3003 frosty baby pink

3004 punchy matte reddish coral

3005 dark plum – MAC Heritage Rouge pigment dupe

3006 shimmery turquoise –
         MAC Parrot/L'Oreal hip Showy dupe with     better texture and color payoff

3007 matte powder blue

3008 matte light tan

3009 deep warm brown with gold undertones

3010 pale shimmery green

3011 frosty mauvey pink-ish purple

3012 frosty lavender (silver based)

3013 frosty tan (silver based)

3014 frosty gray-ish brown (silver based)

3015 deep red based brown (gold undertones)

3016 shimmery dark bark colored brown (gold undertones)

3017 shimmery light champagne (gold & silver undertones)

3018 frosty khaki greenish brown (silver based)

3019 frosty Periwinkle (silver based)

3020 metallic gold based blue –

         somewhere between MAC Deep Truth and Freshwater

3021 shimmery off black (silver based)

3022 shimmery yellow-green

3023 shimmery hunter green (gold based)

3024 pink/blue duochrome

         like MAC Stars and Rockets/Pink Pearl Pro pigment, but with a less blue

3025 matte blue based dark magenta - MAC Hepcat dupe

3026 shimmery yellow -

          pretty close dupe of MAC Bright Force/ slightly more payoff than Crest The Wave

3027 shimmery light terra cotta

3028 shimmery yellow gold

3029 shimmery bronze gold

3031 mid toned purple shimmer

3033 silver

3032 silvery light pink

3034 satiny turquoise - MAC Haunting dupe w/ better payoff

3035 shimmery light turquoise (gold undertones)

3037 matte black/ MAC Carbon dupe

3039 satiny electric hot pink (gold undertones) –

         Dupe of MAC Bright Fuchsia Pro Pigment

Display in my local ethnic Beauty Supply Store.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Have you bought any of these eyeshadows yet?

Milani Powder Blush Collection

Indoor Lighthing - With Flash




Indoor Lighting - No Flash

Makeup Boards tout Milani Blushes as dupes for high end Blushes

Milani Powder Blush LUMINOUS = NARS Orgasm
Milani Mineral Powder Blush MAI-TAI = MAC Hipness
Milani Mineral Powder Blush SUNSET BEACH = MAC Raizin
















On my MAC NC50 complexion, Luminous barely shows.
I think it makes a pretty highlight.
I prefer the matte mineral powder formulations.
They are highly pigmented. When I set them with transparent powder, and Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix, they last longer than if I used nothing. The general consensus is they last about three hours when worn alone. I need to play with the newer additions to my collection to get a true estimate of staying power. Generally I use a cream base first for all of my powders.
I have just one more color to add to my collection for it to be complete, Sweet Rose.

Do you own any of these blushes?













Swatches Left to Right - Indoor Lighting With Flash
Luminous, Sunset Beach, Mai-Tai

Close Dupe Alert - Ruby Kisses Velvet Red (RLS39) = MAC Violetta?

Ruby Kisses Lipstick may be found at your local beauty supply store.

Velvet Red (RLS39) is a little more red than Violetta.
It may be a closer dupe to MAC Pervette.

Left Ruby Kisses Velvet Red (RLS39)

Right MAC Violetta

The redness of the Velvet Red may be compensated for by using a blue based plum liner.

$1 vs. $14.50

Of course it is always important to remember that texture and wear time may be less when using less expensive products. I find the textures and wear time to be quite similiar.
The Ruby Kisses is smooth, creamy and very moisturizing.
Wear time = about 3 hours.  If you don't mind reapplying, go for it.

What do you think?

Dupe for MAC Liberty of London Everhip Lipstick

I obsessed with coral lip colors lately.
I picked up an NK lipstick for $1.29 from an ethnic beauty supply store.
924 Coral Pink
I quickly realised it is a dupe for MAC
Everhip (Creamsheen) Lipstick.
This has made me seriously reconsider my highend lipstick purchases.





Left to Right Swatches
MAC (Liberty of London - Limited Edition)EVERHIP
NK Coral Pink

CoverGirl Has Thrown Down the Gauntlet!

Have you seen the new advertisments from CoverGirl?




They claim to have dupes for your preferred high end makeup.

Bare Escentuals

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Lorac

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Essence of Beauty Kabuki Brush REVIEW

Photo Credit: CVS

"Essence of Beauty's plush cosmetic brushes are made of high quality, authentic hairs and fibers. Buy Essence of Beauty's luxurious cosmetic accessories for all the benefits of high-end department store brands at just the right price. Reusable cosmetic pouch."

DIRECTIONS
"The Kabuki brush can be used to apply powder, bronzer or blush. Just dip the brush into the product in a circular motion for optimal coverage and lightly tap to remove excess. Use a dusting motion to apply product where needed. This brush is great for use with mineral cosmetics. Recommendations: Follow with the 'Essence of Beauty' blush brush to add a rosy glow to your look. Instructions of usage inside.


My curiosity was piqued in this brush by many makeup YouTubers.
They compared it to the MAC 182 ($45). Many purchased this brush to carry in their purse or on overnight trips and vacations so as not to risk losing the more expensive MAC brush. Some claim to like this brush even better than the MAC comparable brush.

I was able to purchase mine on a bogo.
Generally it retails at CVS for $9.99.
It is worth every penny and MORE!

Unless I stumble upon a better brush by accident, the search is over!
This brush is as soft as my e.l.f. studio kabukis.
Click HERE (for e.l.f. kabuki review) It is however, more dense than they are.
The Coastal Scents Synthetic Wide Buffer is softer, but not as dense as this brush.

Comparative View



Overhead View



HOW I USE IT
This brush is excellent for applying powders. It is dense enough to pick up as much product as I desire without being over saturated. The extra large dome makes quick work of buffing. The pointed tip allows for easy access to the more recessed areas like near the sides of the nose.

This brush shed just a little out of the packaging.
Washing resulted in a little more shedding. There was not alot of bleeding.
It took a while to dry.

I am sure my other kabuki brushes will be jealous of my new love.

5 out of 5 stars!
I HIGHLY recommend adding this to your collection.

New Milani Products Coming Soon

Photo Credit: Milani Cosmetics

"Alicia Keys 2009 VMA: NYC Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff created a Classic retro look: Flawless skin Mary Kay tinted moisturizer in bronze and Milani HD Advanced Concealer highlighting facial pen in 04 Medium Honey. Subtle contour Milani Bronzer XL.

Popping eyes Naked Cosmetics silver and black shimmer shadows, Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liner in gold -04 Forever. Ardell individual lashes. Mary Kay brunette brow pencil. Happy cheeks Mary Kay blush in strawberry cream. Dior iconic black mascara. Lips: Shimmering gold - Milani Buzz Worthy Lip Gloss in 02 Busy Bee."

Click HERE for more info.

No disrespect to Ms. Sheriff, but Ol' Girl is a little bit too bronzed up for my taste. However, my curiosity is seriously piqued with regard to the HD Advanced Concealer. I will be scoping the drugstore shelves for the arrival of this product. The Make Up For Ever (MUFE) HD Concealer is $28. I would love to save some money if at all possible.

Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Review

This discontinued product may be found at your local dollar store.
I found it works best over another product, like lipstick or lip pencil to make it last longer. A little bit goes a long way. It makes your lips look spectacular.
It does not last for very long, as the warmth of your body kind of spreads it out. If you don't mind reapplying, then this product is for you. It is not at all sticky.
Some colors are more sheer than others. Many of these have been identified as close MAC Dazzleglass dupes on some makeup message boards.





Spoiled in Rubies







Pink Carats







Jewels 'N Berries




PROS

- Inexpensive, if you lose it in a purse or pocket, it won't really matter
- Pretty
- Not sticky

CONS

- Hard to find
- Have to reapply very often
- Not sticky enough
* When worn alone, melts & only silver glitter is left.
* Glitter Migrates to rest of face

I give this product 4 out of 5 stars!

DUPES: MAC Magic Mirth and Mishchief Collection

Discouraged because everyone is having CYBER MONDAY sales and you're broke?
Don't despair!
You may aready have the colors in your makeup collection.

Special Thanks to YouTube's HomeSpaGoddess for this information.
MAC Magic, Mirth & Mischief Collection Dupes


Devil-May Care Duo
MAC Base: Rich light violet
Base Dupes: NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Eyeshadow in Lilac (wet or dry)
Ulta Eyeshadow in Bloom (Wet or dry - depends on your skintone)

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

Under Your Spell Duo
MAC Base: Light yellow peach pink
Base Dupes: Pink side of Revlon Make A Sheen Eyeshadow in Plum Like It Hot or Shotgun Eyeshadow from Urban Decay

MAC Crescent: Rich copper
Crescent Dupe: Jesse's Girl Copper Sparkle Pigment (best dupe)
or Copper Strip Running Down the center of Revlon Make A Sheen Eyeshadows in Espress'o Yourself & Show Stopper Copper

Mayhem Duo
MAC Base: Dirty brown gold
Base Dupes: Wet N Wild Ultimate Expressions Sand Castle Eyeshadow Palette - The shadow second from the top in the center and the bottom shadow in the center combined.

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

It's A Miracle Duo
MAC Base: Deep blue burgundy
Base Dupes: Valana Minerals Royal Butterfly Eye Indulgence

MAC Crescent: Gold
Crescent Dupe: L.A.Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Sunshine

Blue Sorcery Duo
MAC Base: Bright Turquoise
Base Dupes: L'Oreal HiP Duo Showy - Turquoise side, Ulta Eyeshadow in Turquoise (wet), Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Painkiller

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

Midnight Madness
MAC Base: cool-toned dirty black-taupe with lighter silver sparkle
Base Dupes: Mix of Ulta Eyeshadow in Molten, Galaxy & Taupe (wet) or upper left color on Rimmel Smokey Brown Quad

MAC Crescent: Gold
Crescent Dupe: L.A.Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Sunshine

Nightsky Eyepencil
MAC - medium black with silver microsparkle
Dupe - Ulta Galaxy shadow as liner

Iris Accents Eyepencil
MAC - is a cool-toned, silvery-purple with silver microsparkle
Dupe - Ulta Bayou shadow as liner

$$$ Yes Nail Lacquer
MAC - bright silver with a metallic finish
Dupe - Silver Screen from Revlon

Phiff Dazzleglass
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid Lipgloss in Malibu Peach

She-Zam Dazzleglass
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid Lipgloss in Clear Cut Diamond
Max Factor Lipfinity 3D Maxwear Lipcolor, Suede Seduction #760 - Gloss Side

Jingle Jangle Dazzleglass
Milani Lip Mixer in Lip Party

NYX Single Eyeshadow Collection with Swatches

01 black
08 october sky
30 khaki
36 chocolate
37 sweet lagoon
39 slate
42 grey



46 navy
50 salmon
58 peach
60 aqua
63 platinum
65 red bean
67 shimmer



72 walnut bronze
75 jazzy bronze
77 aqua marine
78 beanie
80 mink brown
82 jade
83 skin



84 toffee
85 sunset
88 algae
90 apricot moose
94 luxor
101 mermaid green
103 hollywood



109 sunrise
119 cream cheese
128 24 karet
129 mediterranean
130 wildflower
132 alaska
131 dust



133 olive green
134 cedar wood
140 snow cone
145 marrakesh
146 egg white
147 pink oleander
150 eutopia



151 earthy
153 ballerina
155 halaiwa

About Face Cosmetics MAC Style Black Dupe Swatches

It was extremely difficult to capture the true color/reflects of the mica.
My Camera has a Macro Mode. I tried my best. :O)

Applied over L'Oreal De-Crease
with
Homemade Mixing Medium Spritzed on elf Small Precision Eyebrush

Left to Right

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum
Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge (I cut this with a Lan Mei Bronze Pigment because I thought it was too black, so this is not an accurate representation of the original product)



TOP ROW

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum




BOTTOM ROW

Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge



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