LORAC Silver Screen Palette ($30.00) is a face palette that contains eight shades of eyeshadow, two shades of blush, a double-ended brush, and a lipgloss. It's from LORAC's Hollywood Ice Collection.
The palette is actually divided with both cool and warm eyeshadows -- the first row of eyeshadows are...
Lancome Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warming Illuminating Powder ($40.00 for 0.35 oz.) is very true to its name: it's a subtle powder that warms up the complexion.
To me, it feels and looks very much like a bronzer. Although it initially...
Benefit Powderazzi ($30.00 for 3 0.10 oz. powders) is part of Benefit's holiday offerings, and it features three shades of their popular powders: CORALista, Dallas, and Hoola.
This past summer, I reviewed and adored Benefit's CORALista powder, which is a soft, pinky-coral with subtle sheen. I loved it...
I like that MAC tried something new - a face palette. I haven't seen them put out a face palette in quite some time, and the tiered system of this compact is convenient. These palettes actually do have some heft to them,...
I think fans of MAC mineralize blushes will enjoy the two newest, limited edition additions released with the holiday color collection. I still prefer pressed powder blushes myself, but these two are exceptionally...
Smashbox Regal Fusion Blush ($32.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a combination blush with one half with a matte finish and the other half with a shimmer finish. It's described by Smashbox as a "peachy nude."
When I swatched it, it looked more like a peachy orange to...
Illamasqua Hussy Powder Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, bright coral-pink. It's smooth, intensely pigmented, and blends easily. It can be applied more subtly by using a stippling brush like MAC's 187, or you can always tone it down if you've over-applied with a...
Dolce & Gabbana Provocative Blush ($44.00 for .17 oz.) is a smooth, matte baby doll pink blusher. It runs just a little cool, but overall, it's suitable for both cool and warm-toned complexions.
It actually reminds me...
Tarte Green Siren Natural Cheek Stain ($30.00) is a semi-sheer peachy-bronze with golden shimmer and a slight frosty sheen. Tarte really knows how to do an effortless cheek, because their cheek stains are...
Two very contrasting shades of blush are available with the MAC Makeup Art Cosmetics Collection:The Perfect Cheek and Notable.
