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Swatches: L’Oreal Color Infallible Eyeshadows.

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Right now I am in my hotel room in Mexico City after a busy afternoon checking out sights and sounds. It’s amazing how far our very little Spanish (and English-Spanish dictionary) is taking us. It’s tough but at least I know how to order my coffee the way I like it! ;)

I was stressing before I left because I didn’t schedule any posts for the next two weeks that I’m on vacation, but I took some swatches of L’Oreal Color Infallible Eyeshadows before I left, so I might as well share them now.

L’Oreal Color Infallible Eyeshadows

From top to bottom, left to right:
Time Resist White
Permanent Kaki, Hourglass Beige
Forever Pink, Unlimited Sky, Flash Back Silver

From top to bottom, left to right:
 Forever Pink, Unlimited Sky, Flash Back Silver
Purple Obsession, All Night Blue
Burning Black

My first impression of these is that they are incredible; they are creamy, long-lasting and apply with barely any fallout. The darker shades are more prone to fallout, but they are definitely better than other powder eyeshadows I’ve used in the past.

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Beware of the Lipstick Bandits.

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I am a member of the Lipstick Bandits.  We obsess over lipstick, and convince you that yes, you do need another red lipstick because this one is a blue red, while that one is a tomato red.  Or this one is a matte, and that one is a cream.  You get the point.

Because we are a band of beauty bloggers, naturally we make a pact with a face of the day.  Here’s mine.

Products I Used

Eyes

MAC Blacktrack Fluidline.  Apply a ridiculous amount as a mask, and line eyes to create a feline shape… mrrreow!
L’Oreal Black Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara.  Generously run through top and bottom lashes.
shu uemura tutu laceflare False Eyelashes*.  Because it’s fun to make your eyes feel like ballerinas.
Illamasqua Alchemy Precision Ink Liner.  Outline the mask with this fine glitter liner.  Because it’s not a Glitter Geek mask without glitter!
Marcelle Pure Gold Lux Diamond Liquid Eyeliner*.  Add a chunkier glitter on top of Alchemy for high shine and sparkle.

Skin

FACE atelier 6 Honey mixed with Zero Plus Ultra Foundation.  Nothing says badass bandit like a flawless base.
Marcelle Translucent Medium Face Powder*.  Set with loose powder patted on with a brush.

Lips

FACE atelier Revenge Lipstick.  Apply a dark red around the edges of the lips and feather / blend inwards.
Vasanti USA Soft Finish Matte Lipstick.   Apply a true red in the middle of the lips for an ombré effect.

More Pictures!

Close-up of shu uemura tutu laceflare false eyelashes (new with Novadiva Autumn 2011/Winter 2012 collection)

Ombré red lips

Blue Steel

Who am I kidding?

Hope you enjoyed the look. :)  I had a lot of fun creating it and feeling slightly creepy while wearing this makeup.  Don’t forget to visit my fellow lipstick bandits’ amaaaazing creations:

Disclosure: Products marked with * were sent by PR/manufacturers for consideration only.

Signs of Spring: Pretty Colours and Berry Stained Lips.

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This week I’ve been thinking about a pretty look that’ll be perfect for Valentine’s Day.  I didn’t want to be too theme-y with the makeup, so instead of pulling out all my pink stuff from my vanity, I chose pretty colours that are reminiscent of Spring. Unfortunately, there are no signs of Spring yet here in Toronto, but maybe if we all put our Spring looks on, Mother Nature will give us what we want. What do you think? :)

Swatches (from left): MAC All That Glitters, MAC Smoke ‘n Diamonds (LE), MAC Coquette, Auraline Bright Violet, MAC Brun, Annabelle Golden Shine, Urban Decay Virgin

Get the Look

For the eyes, pat a shimmery beige (MAC All That Glitters) all over the lid.  Apply a shimmery taupe grey (MAC Smoke ‘n Diamonds) on the outer third of the lid for a subtle contrast.  Using a pointed crease brush, apply a matte taupe (MAC Coquette) on the crease to add depth.  Then, add a pop of violet (Auraline Bright Violet) to the outer V and outer crease.  Deepen the colour with a little bit of a cool dark brown (MAC Brun).  Smudge the violet over the lower lash line and extend past the eye to create a winged shape.  Blend the violet into the top lid colours.  Smudge black eyeliner (Urban Decay Zero) into the top lash line and lower waterline.  Highlight the inner corner with a gold eyeshadow (Annabelle Golden Shine), and a shimmery champagne (Urban Decay Virgin).  Finish off with lots of mascara (L’Oreal Voluminous + CoverGirl Lashblast Waterproof) to the top and bottom lashes.

For the cheeks, blend a rosy cream blush (Mary Kay Cranberry) on the apples of the cheeks.

For the lips, pat a berry lipstick (MAC Party Line) on the lips as a sheer stain.

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