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13 Emerald Greens to Covet

Christine — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:00:00 +0000

01.

01. British Racing Green Butter London

Butter London

PPermanent. $15.00/0.4 oz.

A+

Butter London British Racing Green Nail Lacquer ($14.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "dark hunter green."...

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Butter London British Racing Green Nail Lacquer ($14.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "dark hunter green."...

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02.

02. Logan Zoya

Zoya

PPermanent. $9.00/0.5 oz.

Zoya Logan Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "yellow-toned forest green with dense, foil-like yellow-gold and blue-green...

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Zoya Logan Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "yellow-toned forest green with dense, foil-like yellow-gold and blue-green...

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03.

03. Iggy KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

DCDiscontinued. $21.00/0.1 oz.

Kat Von D Iggy Metal Crush Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "pearlescent mermaid green." It's a...

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Kat Von D Iggy Metal Crush Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "pearlescent mermaid green." It's a...

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04.

04. Go For a Ride Sephora

Sephora

DCDiscontinued. $10.00/0.04 oz.

Sephora Go For a Ride Contour Eye Pencil ($10.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a "dark green." It's a rich,...

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Sephora Go For a Ride Contour Eye Pencil ($10.00 for 0.04 oz.) is described as a "dark green." It's a rich,...

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05.

05. ME304 Emerald Make Up For Ever

Make Up For Ever

DCDiscontinued. $21.00/0.08 oz.

Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a cool-toned green-teal with a soft, frosted...

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Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald Artist Shadow ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a cool-toned green-teal with a soft, frosted...

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06.

06. Green Safari Milani

Milani

PPermanent. $6.49/0.1 oz.

Milani Green Safari Shadow Eyez ($6.99 for 0.10 oz.) is an emerald green with subtle yellow undertones. MAC Fresh Flare is yellower. Wet 'n' Wild Earth...

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Milani Green Safari Shadow Eyez ($6.99 for 0.10 oz.) is an emerald green with subtle yellow undertones. MAC Fresh Flare is yellower. Wet 'n' Wild Earth...

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07. Pre-nup Buxom

Buxom

PPermanent. $12.00/0.05 oz.

BUXOM Pre-nup Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "shimmering emerald." It's a softened,...

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BUXOM Pre-nup Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "shimmering emerald." It's a softened,...

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08. Emeraude (04) Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

DCDiscontinued. $39.00/0.22 oz.

Giorgio Armani Emeraude (04) Eye Tint ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a bold, deepened emerald green with cool...

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Giorgio Armani Emeraude (04) Eye Tint ($38.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a bold, deepened emerald green with cool...

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09. Cosplay Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

DCDiscontinued. $18.00/0.33 oz.

OCC Cosplay Lip Tar ($18.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is described as a "teal-toned green." It's a muted, medium-dark green with very subtle, cool undertones...

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OCC Cosplay Lip Tar ($18.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is described as a "teal-toned green." It's a muted, medium-dark green with very subtle, cool undertones...

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10. D306 Bottle Green Make Up For Ever

Make Up For Ever

DCDiscontinued. $21.00/0.08 oz.

A-

Make Up For Ever D306 Bottle Green Artist Shadow ($19.00 for 0.08 oz.) is medium-dark, forest green with subtle,...

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Make Up For Ever D306 Bottle Green Artist Shadow ($19.00 for 0.08 oz.) is medium-dark, forest green with subtle,...

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11. Kush Urban Decay

Urban Decay

DCDiscontinued. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A-

Urban Decay Kush Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05. oz.) is described as a "grass green shimmer with gold micro-glitter."...

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Urban Decay Kush Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05. oz.) is described as a "grass green shimmer with gold micro-glitter."...

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12. Risque NYX

NYX

PPermanent. $6.00/0.15 oz.

A-

NYX Risque Wicked Lippie ($6.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, emerald green with metallic green shimmer. It had mostly opaque color coverage, and again,...

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NYX Risque Wicked Lippie ($6.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, emerald green with metallic green shimmer. It had mostly opaque color coverage, and again,...

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13. Empire ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

B+

ColourPop Empire Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "fiercely rich emerald green." It's a medium-dark, emerald green with...

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ColourPop Empire Super Shock Shadow ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "fiercely rich emerald green." It's a medium-dark, emerald green with...

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Long-time readers will probably find this no surprise… but I love emerald green when it comes to makeup! Whether it’s for nails, eyes, or lips. Here are 13 favorites — from deeper to brighter, warmer to cooler!

Butter London British Racing Green —
Zoya Logan —
KVD Beauty Iggy —
Sephora Go For a Ride —
Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald —
Milani Green Safari —
Buxom Pre-nup —
Giorgio Armani Emeraude (04) —
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Cosplay —
Make Up For Ever D306 Bottle Green —
Urban Decay Kush —
NYX Risque —
ColourPop Empire —

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Butter London Two Fingered Salute Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Butter London Two Fingered Salute Nail Lacquer

Butter London Two Fingered Salute Nail Lacquer ($15.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a “muted, patinaed green cream with copper micro glitter.” It’s a dirty, aqua-green with a hint of cooler, blue tones to it with very fine, copper sparkle strewn through it. I wanted to try this shade after readers suggested it as a possible dupe for Illamasqua Melange (which is hard to get in the U.S.), but Melange is a much warmer, medium grassy green more with more golden shimmer/micro-glitter. Cult Nails Grunge (P, $12.00) is very similar in the base color but is a cream. China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On (LE, $7.50) is a lighter cream. Zoya Bevin (P, $9.00) is bluer and has a cream finish. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

It was fully opaque after two coats, and it applied well without streaking, bubbling, or pooling along the edges. The consistency seemed thinner than average, but it wasn’t problematic. The polish dries down faster than average and had a flatter finish that wasn’t matte but lacked glossiness, so I would recommend a top coat if you wanted a plusher look to the end result. I typically get a full week of wear out of Butter London’s formula with very minor tip wear and no chipping.

Two Fingered Salute

LELimited Edition. $15.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

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5 Shades of Autumn for Nails (2013 Edition)

Christine — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 17:46:48 +0000

Rebecca suggested a theme of polishes perfect for autumn, and here are my five picks! I wanted to vary the shades so there would (hopefully!) be something for everyone to consider. There were a lot of amazing limited edition shades that caught my eye, but I wanted to stick with shades permanently available.

Butter London Thames — deep, shimmering teal
Illamasqua Raindrops — cool, bluish gray with flecks of sparkle/glitter
Zoya Evvie — muted, stormy green-gray
Chanel Provocation — muted plum-purple cream
Guerlain Nahema — orange cream

What’s your favorite nail color to wear during autumn?

Butter London Color Launches for Fall 2013

Christine — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Shake up your every day look and disturb the peace with butter LONDON®’s new ROCK YOUR COLOUR Bespoke Colour Cosmetics collection, in stores August 2013.

butter LONDON® has become a cult phenomenon within the nail industry since its inception, bringing custom colour palettes in boisterous shades to a passionate, prismatic allegiance of nail enthusiasts. Founded by British entrepreneur Sasha Muir in 2005, butter LONDON® – which ranked #2 in the nail colour category in 2012 (NPD data) – remains dedicated to bringing carcinogen free formulas to the market so clients don’t have to sacrifice quality for safety: it’s colour without compromise. So much more than nails, a paramount effort has been made in expanding its reach beyond the signature lacquers to include a range of hand and nail treatments, lip products and a pedicure collection. butter LONDON® continues to stay true to their rollicking invasion of bold colour and their dedication to excellence as they unveil a new collection of Bespoke Colour Cosmetics.

“We are an irreverent brand full of contradictions,” says Leslie Freytag, President and CEO of butter LONDON®. “Known for products that consistently deliver beautiful, fashion-inspired results, this new collection of cosmetics ensures our clients continue to experience the level of quality they have come to expect and in a way that lets them showcase their own individual personality.”

Never one to play by the rules, butter LONDON® has worked diligently to create a brand that defies stereotypes while simultaneously paying homage to the trends on hand in both beauty and fashion. butter LONDON® takes initiative to forge new ground and take high-pigmented, long-lasting beauty products to their most vivacious. Their inspiration lies in the audacious, commanding street style of Great Britain and the all-encompassing glamour and reckless abandon of the rock ‘n roll lifestyle.

Carefree, dynamic, and kaleidoscopically colourful, the Bespoke Colour Cosmetics Collection will deliver unparalleled, lasting formulas in a variety of fashion-forward shades that will speak to butter LONDON®’s core audience. This chic-conscious consumer is ripe with defiance for the ordinary and has long been exemplified by her adventurous nature and willingness to play with high-voltage hues. Using colour to express herself and escape the mundane, this collection will provide a new way to do just that – whether she’s going all-out or just adding a pop of colour to her everyday look.

Feeding off impulse from the trends and styles she’s detected from London to New York to Los Angeles, Katie Hughes – the brand’s Global Colour Ambassador and celebrity make-up artist and manicurist– worked closely with the product development team to keep continuity with the innovative formulations that have led the trends in colour and texture. “butter LONDON® is all about fashion driven colour,” says Hughes. “The shades that you’ll see in this collection are true to the brand in that they’re vibrant, unexpected and on trend, whilst simultaneously maintaining the same quality of paraben and phalate-free, highly pigmented shades we’re known for.”

Cheeky Cream Blush ($20.00)

This ultra silky, sheer formula delivers a burst of cheek colour by way of these perfectly portable compacts. The buildable shades can be dabbed onto the cheeks and blended seamlessly for a subtle look or layered for a look that’s a bit more fierce.

Naughty Biscuit Rosy nude cream
Honey Pie Peach-pink cream
Abbey Rose Rose pink cream
Pistol Pink Fuchsia pink cream

Lippy Tinted Lip Balm ($20.00)

LIPPY Tinted Balm delivers the moisture of a lip balm with the finish and colour of a lipstick in six subtle shades to highlight the glow of every skin tone. These creamy balms are the perfect accessory for women-on-the-go.

Toasted Marshmallow Medium coverage nude cream
Axis Kiss Medium coverage punchy pink cream
Apricot Sunrway Medium coverage coral cream
Abbey Rose Medium coverage rose cream
Strawberry Field Medium coverage red cream
Black Cherry Medium coverage wine cream

Nail Lacquer ($15.00)

Inspired by butter LONDON’s new WINK Mascara and Eye Pencil shades, these stunning nail lacquers take the guesswork out of matching your eye and nail look. First seen on the runways, the matching trend now takes center stage on the streets, as butter LONDON girls rock their colour.

Jaded Jack Opaque, lime green cream
Pistol Pink Opaque, magenta pink shimmer
Brown Sugar Opaque, copper shimmer with gold glitter
Inky Six Medium coverage, deep blue glitter
Indigo Punk Full coverage, indigo-purple glitter
Union Jack Black Opaque, glossy jet-black cream

Wink Cream Eyeshadow ($18.00)

The lightweight formula in these velvety cream shadows delivers a vibrant wash of colour that dries into a smooth, shimmer finish. The WINK shadows are available in a variety of blendable shades that can be layered to deepen the intensity for a bold burst of colour.

Alabaster Gaze Silver shimmer
Sun Kiss Muted gold shimmer
Jaded Jack Grass green shimmer
Pistol Pink Rose-pink shimmer
Inky Six Baby blue shimmer
Indigo Punk Lavender shimmer

Wink Eye Pencil ($18.00)

This extra soft pencil glides on effortlessly to deliver stunning colour in a precise line that stays put for up to 24 hours. With a high intensity colour payoff, WINK Eye Pencil delivers a stunning flare to any makeup look.

Jaded Jack Lime green cream
Pistol Pink Magenta pink shimmer
Inky Six Cornflower blue shimmer
Indigo Punk Violet shimmer
Brown Sugar Chocolate brown crea,
Union Jack Black Jet black cream

Wink Mascara ($20.00)

With four bright, look-at-me shades, and two basics, this refined mascara delivers perfect application from root to tip adding drama to any makeup look. The highly pigmented buildable formula results in long-lasting, brilliant colour.

Jaded Jack Lime green cream
Pistol Pink Magenta pink shimmer
Inky Six Cornflower blue shimmer
Indigo Punk Violet shimmer
Brown Sugar Chocolate brown cream
Union Jack Black Jet black cream

Availability: August 1st @ ULTA, butterlondon.com

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Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:00:17 +0000

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer ($15.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as an “opaque bright pastel yellow creme.” It’s a lightened, warm, buttery yellow with a glossy, creamy finish. NARS 15 Minutes is only slightly darker, but the two are very similar in color (application was easier with Jasper).

Yellow polishes are notorious for streaky color, and often, they can be weak in pigmentation, too. Jasper was one of the easiest yellow creams I’ve I’m applied and rather remarkably easy to apply for a pastel shade at that. My best advice is to ensure you’ve waited for your first coat to dry before applying the second coat, because it isn’t terribly forgiving and will pull if you apply your second coat too quickly. It was opaque after two coats of polish, and the consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin. I didn’t have problems with it bubbling, pooling, or streaking. I typically get a week of wear out of Butter London’s formula with very minor tip wear but no chipping.

Jasper

PPermanent. $15.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

96%

Total

Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:00:56 +0000

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer ($15.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as an “opaque icy minte creme.” It’s a pale, pastel mint green with a very subtle blue to it–not quite enough to make it aqua–but enough to make it appear cool-toned. MAC In the Limelight is darker and a bit bluer. China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint is much darker. MAC Mischievous Mint is a few shades darker.

After two coats, Fiver is mostly opaque; the only areas it didn’t look opaque were really a result of a streaky formula overall. The first coat was very streaky, and a thicker second coat helped to cover most of it, but there were still a few streaks coming through. The consistency was a bit thick, but it didn’t give me too much trouble beyond a generally streaky application. It might be better with a layer of white polish underneath or perhaps Butter London’s own Foundation (which I don’t have), as it could give it a better surface to adhere to.

Fiver

PPermanent. $15.00.

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer

5 Shades of Spring for Nails

Christine — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:00:34 +0000

Do you break out the pastels come springtime? I picked five of my favorite shades for spring, some punchier than others, and nothing too light/pale. I’d love to hear yours!

Chanel Emprise — peachy beige
Zoya Piaf — shimmery, pale yellow
Butter London Dosh — springy, yellow green
Essie Cascade Cool — cool-toned pink
Zoya Marley — pale purple

What’s your favorite polish for spring?

Butter London Sweetie Shop Collection for Spring 2013

Christine — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:56:27 +0000

Butter London Sweetie Shop Collection for Spring 2013

Straight from the catwalks, the inspiration for the Sping/Summer 2013 collection emerged from the charming colours and silhouettes of the 50’s-inspired femme fatale. Shades influenced by the soft pastels of cotton candy, milkshakes and macaroons enhance the playful feminine edge. A brilliant sherbet, luxe lemon and peppy violet are paired with an icy mint, rich candy pink and creamy khaki for a statement that’s sweet but chic. “Pops of pastels are iconic for spring and look like candy on the nails,” says Katie Hughes, Global Colour Ambassador for butter LONDON.

Nail Lacquer ($15.00)

Cuppa Toasted opaque tan crème
Fruit Machine Opaque punchy carnation creme
Molly Coddled Opaque lavender orchid creme
Fiver Opaque icy mint creme
Jasper Opaque bright pastel yellow creme
Kerfuffle Opaque pink color creme

Availability: Now @ Beauty.com, January 2013

Temptalia

13 Emerald Greens to Covet

01. British Racing Green Butter London

PPermanent. $15.00/0.4 oz.

02. Logan Zoya

PPermanent. $9.00/0.5 oz.

03. Iggy KVD Beauty

DCDiscontinued. $21.00/0.1 oz.

04. Go For a Ride Sephora

DCDiscontinued. $10.00/0.04 oz.

05. ME304 Emerald Make Up For Ever

DCDiscontinued. $21.00/0.08 oz.

06. Green Safari Milani

PPermanent. $6.49/0.1 oz.

07. Pre-nup Buxom

PPermanent. $12.00/0.05 oz.

08. Emeraude (04) Giorgio Armani

DCDiscontinued. $39.00/0.22 oz.

09. Cosplay Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

DCDiscontinued. $18.00/0.33 oz.

10. D306 Bottle Green Make Up For Ever

DCDiscontinued. $21.00/0.08 oz.

11. Kush Urban Decay

DCDiscontinued. $19.00/0.05 oz.

12. Risque NYX

PPermanent. $6.00/0.15 oz.

13. Empire ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

Butter London Two Fingered Salute Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches

Two Fingered Salute

LELimited Edition. $15.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Selfridges

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5 Shades of Autumn for Nails (2013 Edition)

What’s your favorite nail color to wear during autumn?

Butter London Color Launches for Fall 2013

Cheeky Cream Blush ($20.00)

Lippy Tinted Lip Balm ($20.00)

Nail Lacquer ($15.00)

Wink Cream Eyeshadow ($18.00)

Wink Eye Pencil ($18.00)

Wink Mascara ($20.00)

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Butter London Jasper Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches

Jasper

PPermanent. $15.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Selfridges

Butter London Fiver Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches

Fiver

PPermanent. $15.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Selfridges

5 Shades of Spring for Nails

What’s your favorite polish for spring?

Butter London Sweetie Shop Collection for Spring 2013

Butter London Sweetie Shop Collection for Spring 2013

Nail Lacquer ($15.00)

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