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MAC Superglass -- A Quick Review & Lip Swatches

MAC Superglass -- A Quick Review & Lip Swatches

MAC Superglass -- A Quick Review & Lip Swatches

Edit: Superglass hits stores today, and I'll be there as soon as my store opens to grab the remaining shades to swatch and review -- just give me some time to get everything done :)  Take a look at...

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NARS Summer 2010: Love Devotion Lipstick

NARS Summer 2010: Love Devotion Lipstick

NARS Summer 2010:  Love Devotion Lipstick

NARS Summer 2010 Collection featured a new lipstick called Love Devotion ($24.00), which NARS describes as a "sheer guava." It's a good thing they put me on notice about the color, though, because it's definitely sheer!

Love Devotion is a sheer coral-orange with...

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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss ($19.00) is a vibrant shade of darkened raspberry pink. It's brightened up quite a bit, so it's not just dark but rich and lush. Being a lipgloss--despite how intensely...

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YSL Blood Orange (94) Rouge Pur Shine Lipstick (Summer 2010) Review, Photos Swatches

YSL Blood Orange (94) Rouge Pur Shine Lipstick (Summer 2010) Review, Photos Swatches

YSL Summer 2010 Goes Blood Orange

YSL Blood Orange (94) Rouge Pur Shine Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant shade of coral-orange with an ultra glossy sheen. It has just a smidgen of iridescent shimmer woven through it, but it's nearly indetectable once on the lips. It's really the glossy...

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The Summer Season: Korres #52 Orange Red Lipstick

The Summer Season: Korres #52 Orange Red Lipstick

The Summer Season: Korres #52 Orange Red Lipstick

Korres #52 Orange Red Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a semi-sheer, lightened orange with just a hint of red to it. I'm not sure why it's named "Orange Red," because it feels almost like an orange-coral. In case you were curious, it is pretty...

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Dior Raspberry Serum (760) Serum de Rouge

Dior Raspberry Serum (760) Serum de Rouge

Dior Raspberry Serum (760) Serum de Rouge ($32.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a darkened, reddish-raspberry pink with a glossy sheen.  It has very, very fine (nearly invisible) shimmer, if you look really close.  The color isn't quite as deep as I'd expect for raspberry, but it's close.  It's kind of like a...

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The Summer Season: Laura Mercier Hydrangea Lipstick

The Summer Season: Laura Mercier Hydrangea Lipstick

Laura Mercier Hydrangea Lipstick

The Summer Season: Laura Mercier Hydrangea Lipstick

Laura Mercier Hydrangea Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is glistening shade of vibrant raspberry pink. It's creamy, moisturizing, and it has absolutely no shimmer. It does, however, have a slight, glossy sheen that...

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The Summer Season: Guerlain Gaby Rouge G Lipstick

The Summer Season: Guerlain Gaby Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gaby Rouge G Lipstick

The Summer Season: Guerlain Gaby Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Gaby (07) Rouge G Lipstick ($46.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a copper-toned rose brown with flecks of copper and dark gold with a soft shimmer finish. It's a lovely, opaque shade that feels moisturizing and lasts a good...

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Quick Reviews: Guerlain Champagne Pearl Kiss Kiss Gloss, La Mer The Hydrating Facial Mask, Urban Decay Razor Sharp Finishing Powder

Quick Reviews: Guerlain Champagne Pearl Kiss Kiss Gloss, La Mer The Hydrating Facial Mask, Urban Decay Razor Sharp Finishing Powder

Quick Reviews:  Guerlain Champagne Pearl Kiss Kiss Gloss, La Mer The Hydrating Facial Mask, Urban Decay Razor Sharp Finishing Powder

What are quick reviews? I'm glad you asked!  Quick reviews are products that I just haven't gotten around to reviewing but either photographed, swatched, and/or...

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Dior Addict Mauve Accent (886) Ultra Gloss

Dior Addict Mauve Accent (886) Ultra Gloss

Dior Addict Mauve Accent (886) Ultra Gloss ($26.50 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is a plummy raspberry pink that applies sheerly but gives a little darkened pink pop to lips along with plenty o' sparkle.

I bought this one on a whim on my second Sephora order, and of course, had to share photos and swatches with...

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