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



Watch Candiecc Teach Us How To Make Mixing Medium



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BEAUTY IS WITHIN

Mineral Sale

Micabella Pigments

I received these samples as a gift from a friend some time ago.
Special Thanks to SexyMaof3

Micabella Cosmetics

Micabella's mineral makeup has a high antioxidant level to help protect skin from future damage, premature aging and reduce the appearance of damaged skin. Providing a tradition of customer satisfaction, while revolutionizing the mineral makeup industry, Micabella offers a wide variety of colors, to suit every customer's interest and taste. From day to night Micabella's long lasting mineral makeup will leave you looking fresh and glowing all day long.

PRO
They are highly pigmented

CON
These products are pretty pricey!




Splash (White Shimmer with Cobalt Reflects)




Tango (Copper Shimmer)





Radiance (Red/Pink Shimmer)





Sunset (Orange Shimmer)





Goldbrush (Yellow Shimmer)




Insistance (Green Shimmer)



Turquoise Shimmer
(Possibly Discontinued?)



Check out Shanitra's Review of Micabella Pigments on YouTube



Check out her Blog. (Follow) She's so fashionable!
http://lifashaircup.blogspot.com/2009/10/micabella-cosmetics-swatches-review.html

Milani Single Eyeshadows

I LOVE Milani single eyeshadows. I bought my first one several years ago on a clearance rack in Walgreens. Garden Mist. I was in LOVE, but I had NO IDEA what I had! After having been taught by many of the gurus on YouTube, great inexpensive MAC dupes, I had to go out & purchase more of these fabulous eyeshadows.

Intensely pigmented eye shadows that leave an incredible deposit of color on lids. Glides on silky-smooth, blends effortlessly and resists fading and creasing.



SWATCHES



TOP ROW (left to right)
SHEER SAND - Beige, P
SUNGODDESS - Bronze, P
FLARE - Copper, P
JAVA BEAN - Rich Brown, P (MAC Mulch, Sable)
GARDEN MIST - Gold Toned Light Green, P D (MAC Sprout)
ANTIQUE GOLD - Dark Olive with Gold Reflects, P (MAC Sumptuous Olive)

BOTTOM ROW (left to right)
ILLUSION - Gold Toned Peachy Pink, P D (MAC Little Madame)
SHOCK - Iridescent Purple, P (MAC Nocturnelle, Stars n Rockets, Parfait Amor)
BLUE ICE - Royal Blue, P
ATLANTIS - Intense Turquoise, M (MAC Electric Eel)

SHADOW FINISH LEGEND
M = MATTE - Flat color, no shimmer
P = PEARL - Pearl, reflective color
S = SHIMMER - Shimmer color with small reflective sparkles
G = GLITTER - Glitter Color with no micro glitter particles
M = METALLIC - Metallic sheen color
D = DUO - Duo-toned luster color

I have not yet completed my collection.
I am still on a quest to obtain them ALL.

You can find Milani single eyeshadows at Walgreen's for $3.99 each.
Once in a blue moon they will go on sale for Buy 1 Get 1 50% off.
I can't say I've ever seen them cheaper than that.

They also sell them

http://www.milani.com

http://www.cherryculture.com

Some of the more OBSCURE colors may be found at

http://www.nonpareilboutique.com
NonPareil Boutique is having a sale thru Nov 3. Use Code "TREATS20" @ ck. out

Jordana & Milani Liner Collection

Click on any image for an enlarged view.



Jordana is stepping up their game! They are highly recommended by many on the makeup message boards as MAC dupes. Pretty soon, we will be able to purchase Jordana products directly from their website! YAY!

http://www.jordanacosmetics.com

They are all VERY pigmented, & super soft!
EASY LINERS are auto-liner pencils.
KOHL Liners are very economical.

You may be able to find these at Walgreens or at your local beauty supply store.



SWATCHES:



EASYLINER for lips
• Comes in 15 Colors
• Retractable-No Sharpening Required
• Silky Smooth Soft Glide Formula
• Excellent Color Coverage; Rich Semi-Matte Finish
• All-Day Wear
• Convenient & Easy to Use

NET WT .01 oz /.28g

- Colors from my collection...
MARMALADE
CORAL ICE
ROSE BLUSH

7" LIPLINER PENCIL
• Comes in 9 Colors
• The Foolproof Way to Line Lips
• Easy Application
• Prevents Color from Bleeding
Beyond the Lip Line
• Excellent Quality= Great Value

NET WT .12 OZ/3.4g

- Colors from my collection
BEACH SAND
ICED PINK
DEEP PURPLE

7" EYELINER PENCIL
• Comes in 9 Colors
• Rich, Dense Color Resists Fading
• Smudge-Proof
• Lines, Defines, Accentuates
• Smooth-Glide Formula
• Stays Put in All Weather

NET WT .044oz /1.2g

- Colors from my collection...
BLACKEST BLACK
TURQUOISE
EVERGREEN
WHITE

5 1/2" EYELINER PENCIL

• Comes in 26 colors
• Non-Skipping; Creates Precise, Fine Outline
• Compact Size Fits in Purse or Makeup Bag
• Soft & Gentle Application
• Stays Silky-Smooth in All Weather

NET WT .049 OZ / 1.39 g

- Colors from my collection...
EMERALD
DARK EMERALD
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Milani Pencils are SOFT!
They are highly pigmented.



You can find them at CVS, Walgreens & Target
You can buy them online at

www.cherryculture.com

www.nonpareilboutique.com

www.milani.com

SWATCHES:



LIP PENCILS:

Smooth-glide formula delivers expert lining that doesn’t skip. Sharpens to a fine-line point.

These colors are discontinued, but you may be able to find them on ebay.

NET WT 0.04 OZ/1.15g

- Colors from my collection...
Red Velvet
Bonfire

EYE PENCILS:

Smooth-glide formula delivers expert lining that doesn’t skip. Sharpens to a fine-line point.

NET WT 0.04 OZ/1.15g

- Available in 4 shades.
- Colors from my collection...
Green Glamour
Mediterranean Blue

NYX Single Eyeshadow Collection

These highly pigmented eyeshadows have been said to be MAC eyeshadow dupes.
Locally, I can find them for $2.99 each. Recently, I added to my NYX single shadow collection.

I was fortunate enough to have been able to take advantage of a Sale @ the NYX Cosmetics website a couple of months ago. The price was about $1 per eyeshadow.

Take a look!


Top row
ALGAE
MERMAID
MARAKESH
AQUA-MARINE
KHAKI
Bottom Row
NAVY
HALAIWA
JADE
SWEET LAGOON
OLIVE


Top Row
SALMON
SHIMMER
PEACH
SUNSET
SUNRISE
Bottom Row
WALNUT BRONZE
JAZZY BRONZE
PINK OLEANDER
WILDFLOWER
APRICOT MOOSE


Top Row
EARTHY
MINK
TOFFEE
SLATE
Bottom Row
DUST
CEDARWOOD
24 KARET
EUTOPIA

More to come!