SEPHORA has created a series of captivating beauty collections inspired by beloved Disney Princess characters entitled Disney Reigning Beauties. Each limited edition seasonal collection focuses on the individual style, personality and story of a specific Disney Princess, bringing her to life in a way that inspires women to create their own princess moments.

This summer dive into a daring journey of curiosity and discovery with the Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by SEPHORA, an assortment of color cosmetics, a signature fragrance and princess-worthy accessories that are inspired by the world under the sea and bold determination of Ariel from the classic Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid. The Disney Reigning Beauties Ariel Collection by SEPHORA captures the ethereal, yet vibrant colors depicted in the film in a stunning array of treasures, beyond your wildest dreams.

Storylook Eyeshadow Palette Volume 3 Ariel Edition ($55.00) (Limited Edition)

Chase the life you desire with this customized palette of 20 bright and brilliant shades, each inspired by and formulated to match the hues from the film. Encased in a keepsake box with original artwork that portrays Ariel in her grotto of collected treasures, these lustrous shades invite you to dare to dream and let your curiosity lead the way with a complete eyeshadow wardrobe.

• Blue Lagoon The moon shimmering on the lagoon (shimmering blue)
• Scuttle Ariel’s skintone while talking to Scuttle (shimmering pinky beige)
• Flounder Flounder coming out of the water (matte nude)
• Sebastian Sebastian’s face (matte coraly pink)
• Flotsam Flotsam in the shadows (deep blue charcoal)
• Sea Shells Ariel’s sisters singing (shimmering ivory)
• Les Poissons Chef Louis’ bloodthirsty shadow in the ‘Le Poissons’ scene (dusty satin muave)
• Caspian Sea Light reflecting through the water on Atlantica (shimmering rich turquoise)
• Your Voice Ursula striking a deal with Ariel (glistening silver pearl)
• Unfortunate Souls The smoke during Ursula’s finale (matte lavender grey)
• Atlantica The shimmering turquoise colors of Atlantica (shimmering sea foam green)
• Fins Ariel’s fin under the sea (glittery mermaid green)
• Sick of Swimmin’ Ariel’s first breath of air with legs (shimmering opalescent)
• Ursula Ursula’s skintone in the shadows (pearly purple)
• Sha La La La Fish chorus singing to Ariel and Eric (matte dark fuchsia)
• Triton The King shooting his triton (shimmering gold)
• Wanderin’ Free Ariel imaging herself with legs (shimmering pink champagne)
• Jetsam Jetsam’s fins in the shadows (deep teal with dark iridescent glitter)
• Sea Witch The Sea Witch in all her power and glory (pearly violet)
• Treasures Untold Glistening water from King’s triton (opalescent pale pink)

Part of Your World Eyeshadow Palette ($30.00) (Limited Edition)

Open your eyes to endless possibilities with this captivating palette with four vibrant shades that are easy to apply and blend for a variety of mesmerizing eye looks. Let your eyes shimmer like the sea with these inspiring shades, including:

• What’s-It Matte clay grey
• Who’s-It Glittering white
• Dinglehopper Iridescent light teal
• Snarfblat Violet with iridescent glitter

Sephora X What Cha-Nail-Callit Nail Lacquer Set ($24.50) (Limited Edition)

Make a splash and get into a sea of trouble when you discover these six delightfully daring lacquers. Each sea-inspired shade brings Ariel’s underwater kingdom into a whole new world. Shades include:

• We In Luck Here Creamy coral red
• Hotter Under The Water Creamy plum
• Ariel Rich pearly turquoise
• Off The Hook Ppearly silver chrome
• Life Is The Bubbles Iridescent glittery shimmer
• Devotin’ To Floatin’ Pearlescent teal

Mermaid Song Lipgloss Set ($38.00) (Limited Edition)

Be empowered, be bold, and find your voice with this set of four pigmented, glistening glosses that are fun and flirty, with a hint of feisty. Shades include:

• Dream Girl Perky pink
• Sea Witch Bold berry
• Redhead Rich red
• Mermaid Courageous coral

Kiss the Girl Eau de Parfum ($58.00 / $19.00) (Limited Edition)

Feel the passion of the moment with Kiss the Girl Eau de Parfum, an invigorating new fragrance inspired by the magical moment of true love’s first kiss. This captivating scent opens with a refreshing burst of bergamot, wet cucumber, and ozonic accord, and is brought to life with a splash of water notes, wild lilac and starfruit, all fused together with warm sandalwood and sensual velvet sensations of ambergris to make the moment last forever.

Set the Mood Compact Mirror ($20.00) (Limited Edition)

Bat your eyes and pucker your lips with this beautifully designed deep sea treasure.

Availability: June 2013 @ Sephora online, July 2013 in stores

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Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

• Haul: Some shaving products for Shaun!
• Weekend plans:  Catch up on my to-do list, Father’s Day!
  
• What clothing item do you have a weakness for?:  Sleeveless cowl necks, definitely!

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This week’s Mellan photo/video…

Maybe he likes her?  Not sure she likes him  (And yes, Lambchop is still fully intact…
he just has no desire to destroy his toys!)

L’Oreal Now You Sea Me Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Now You Sea Me Nail Lacquer ($5.99 for 0.39 fl. oz.) is a muted, aqua blue cream. Estee Lauder Teal Topaz is much darker, more of a teal. Dior St. Tropez is brighter. Cult Nails Manipulative is less blue, lighter. China Glaze Sea Spray is bluer, lighter. Zoya Wednsday is warmer, greener. See comparison swatches.

I’ve been really impressed with L’Oreals new Colour Riche lacquer formula, but Now You Sea Me was disappointing–it was very streaky, and I wasn’t able to cover all of the streakiness with a thicker second coat. It seemed like it would be opaque in two coats, if it weren’t for the streaks that still were visible. It dried down to a slightly glossy finish, and the drying time was about average. The consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin, so I was surprised to find it difficult to apply. I normally get a week of wear with L’Oreal’s lacquer.

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	It's such an interesting color and one that I haven't come across myself. I really wish it wasn't so streaky!
	Product 6.5/10 Pigmentation 9/10 Texture 9/10 Longevity 9.5/10 Application 3/5
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A lot of is just practice, practice, practice! Warmer shades tend to go better with other warm shades (and same with cool and cool), but they can be mixed. I like to go with two warmer areas (say eyes and cheeks) and then a cooler lip – but it can just depend on how everything comes together. One way to test drive a combination without committing is by swatching the shades on your hand or arm.

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Illamasqua Sadist Eyeshadow

Illamasqua Sadist Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “matte bright royal blue.” It’s a rich, deep, medium-dark blue–there’s a little indigo/purple that tints it so it looks very cool-toned. It had a matte finish, and the color payoff was quite good. The texture was soft, finely-milled but not powdery–yet still blendable and had a lot of pigmentation. It lasted for nine hours without creasing or fading, but there was some residual staining after I removed it. Sephora My Boyfriend’s Jeans is shimmery and darker. Sugarpill Velocity is similar but slightly lighter. Urban Decay Chaos is similar in color but has some shimmer. NARS Rated R #2 is much lighter. NARS Outremer is darker. Sugarpill Royal Sugar is a touch brighter and shimmery. Inglot #388 is darker, less blue. See comparison swatches.

Vulgar Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “bright flame orange, matt finish.” It’s a brightened, slightly lightened medium orange with a matte finish and warm, yellow undertones. It had really nice color payoff, and it applied smoothly and evenly. The texture was lovely; soft, finely-milled, but not at all powdery, and still it was easy to apply and blend out on the lid. Vulgar wore well for eight hours–no fading or creasing–and after nine hours, I noticed some slight fading. Disney Rajah is more shimmery, slightly darker. Maybelline Fierce & Tangy is a bit lighter and a cream product. MAC Rule is darker. Chanel Pearl River #4 is lighter, more shimmery. Make Up For Ever #10 is darker, bolder, and a cream product. See comparison swatches.

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P	Sadist A
	The texture was soft, finely-milled but not powdery--yet still blendable and had a lot of pigmentation.
	Product 9.5/10 Pigmentation 9.5/10 Texture 9/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 5/5
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P	Vulgar A
	The texture was lovely; soft, finely-milled, but not at all powdery, and still it was easy to apply and blend out on the lid.
	Product 9.5/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 9.5/10 Longevity 9/10 Application 5/5
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