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Armani Lip Wax Better than Balm, Less than Lipstick

Armani Lip Wax Better than Balm, Less than Lipstick

Giorgio Armani's Lip Wax in Cardinal Red (#5) ($26.00) is described as a "bright, transparent red" in color. Lip Wax is a new product designed as a compact lipstick that's a "blush of color" once applied to lips. It has GA's Micro-fil technology in it to give you smoothness and act like a...

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Thevi Cosmetics: An Introduction

Thevi Cosmetics: An Introduction

I recently tried a few products from Thevi Cosmetics, which is a line founded by Thevaki Thambirajah. Thevi created the brand because she "could never find cosmetics in shades that suited her coloring." She wanted colors that were "rich and vibrant without being harsh," so Thevi Cosmetics was born as...

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Givenchy Fall 2008 Dandy Collection Swatches, Photos, & Review

Givenchy Fall 2008 Dandy Collection Swatches, Photos, & Review

For Autumn/Winter, Givenchy's Dandy Collection is a nice mix of smokiness and ultra glossy lips. Givenchy continuously does an amazing job on packaging. The eyeshadow quartet is so portable and compact, and the polka-dot theme for both product packaging and the eyeshadow itself is adorable. However,...

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Dior Impression Cuir Makes a DISTINCTLY Fabulous Impression

Dior Impression Cuir Makes a DISTINCTLY Fabulous Impression

You drooled over the promotional images and product shots of Dior's Impression Cuir collection, slated for Fall 2008. How about some actual product photos? Swatches? Even a bit of a review? Thought you might be interested! I was fortunate enough to be able to try out the Impression Cuir Eye Palette,...

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Bobbi Brown's Mauve Collection Review

Bobbi Brown's Mauve Collection Review

In Bobbi Brown's Fall Mauve palette, it contains three shadows, three lip colors, and one blush. I'm much more pleased with this palette than say Bobbi Brown's Nude palette, because the colors show up on me a lot better. The eyeshadows include Navajo, which seems to make regular appearances in her...

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DuWop - Lip Lingo Palette in Pink Review

DuWop - Lip Lingo Palette in Pink Review

DuWop Lip Lingo Palette in Pink ($32.00) contains a base color (pink) lipstick with four lipglosses to mix and match with the matte lipstick color. The palette is also available in a nude version, but I find this pink palette is perfect for subtle pink lips this spring. The lip brush is handy for...

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Laura Mercier - Lip Stain in Sugar Violet Review

Laura Mercier - Lip Stain in Sugar Violet Review

Laura Mercier Lip Stain in Sugar Violet ($20.00)

I was excited to try this product, because I am always on the hunt for a good lip stain so I can get the lovely color while keeping my lips kissable. However, while this product is labeled a lip stain, it acts more like a lipstick, though it feels...

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Lancome - Pixel Pink Color Fever Shine Lipstick by Thakoon Review

Lancome - Pixel Pink Color Fever Shine Lipstick by Thakoon Review

Lancôme introduces the must-have lipstick shade of the season! Color Fever Shine in Pixel Pink is the fourth installation of the Pout-à-Porter series of limited-edition lipsticks created exclusively for the runway by renowned makeup artist Gucci Westman. Westman collaborated with Fashion Designer...

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Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) - Spring 2008 - New Spring Look 2008 Preview

Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) - Spring 2008 - New Spring Look 2008 Preview

Ladies, let me tell you, YSL has truly created a remarkable spring collection (debuting February 2008). I had the opportunity to play and test out the Palette Pop, a face and cheek powder; Rouge Pure Shine lipstick in Pink Sorbet; and Pop Stick Blush (N2) in Strawberry/Raspberry. What did I love? Oh,...

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Playboy Beauty - In the Mood gloss, Amaretto Tease liquid luxe lipstick, Velvet Body Balm Reviews

Playboy Beauty - In the Mood gloss, Amaretto Tease liquid luxe lipstick, Velvet Body Balm Reviews

Playboy Beauty capitalizes on the aspirational Playboy lifestyle and its place in American history by extending its brand portfolio with a sensual line of color cosmetics and beauty products.Women are invited to experience Playboy Beauty through fresh colors, textures and finishes. This...

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