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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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Want To Try A Darker Lip This Season? Check Out These Four Lip Colours I’ve Fallen For This Uh, Autumn.

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Ah, the season of the polished, darker lips is finally upon us.  Fall is all about drama.  After wearing the neon pinks and oranges all summer, I have missed my dramatic reds, berries and plums.  Here are four colour options that I have been wearing and loving lately.

From top to bottom: Maybelline 830 Plum Shine, Vasanti Denmark, FACE atelier Prim Rose, Maybelline Cranberry Crave

Maybelline 830 Plum Shine Color Sensational High Shine Lipstick *

I first saw Maybelline 830 Plum Shine Color Sensational High Shine Lipstick ($9.99) on Michelle of Lipstick Rules.  She raved about the lipstick, and of course, I had to have it.  At this price, I’d definitely pick up a few more.  Plum Shine is a plum-berry with a glossy, frosty finish.  I usually stay away from frosty lipsticks, but this one is done just right; I don’t feel tacky old lady with this lipstick on. :P  The glossy finish makes it a great option for lipgloss girls who want to try lipstick for the first time.

Maybelline 830 Plum Shine Color Sensational High Shine Lipstick

Wearing Maybelline 830 Plum Shine Color Sensational High Shine Lipstick

Vasanti Denmark Ultra Luxe Lipstick

It comes as no surprise to me that Vasanti Denmark Ultra Luxe Lipstick ($15) is one of Vasanti’s best-selling lipstick shades.  I mean, really, this is a “look at me” kinda shade.  So own it. :)  Denmark is an opaque berry magenta.  Because of its creamy formula, I pair it with Annabelle Burgundy Lipliner so it doesn’t migrate outside my lip line.  The shade wears a long time, stains the lips, and has Vasanti’s signature guava scent.  I think it might be a good dupe for MAC Rebel Lipstick.

Vasanti Denmark Ultra Luxe Lipstick

Wearing Vasanti Denmark Ultra Luxe Lipstick

FACE atelier Prim Rose Lip Glaze

I wrote about it before, and I still think that FACE atelier’s Lip Glaze is one of the best lipgloss formulas out on the market. I picked up FACE atelier Prim Rose Lip Glaze ($22) at IMATS last year and I’m so glad I did.  Primrose is a beautiful plummy rose lipgloss.  It is opaque, non-sticky and unscented.  I like this one because it’s a “my lips but vampier” kinda colour.  It’s certainly darker than my natural lip colour, but it is still a swipe-and-go kind of shade.  Don’t let the higher price fool you.  The tube is huge; it contains 0.5 oz of product, whereas MAC Lipglass has 0.17 oz.  That’s almost 3x the product!  This one is so worth the price.

FACE atelier Prim Rose Lip Glaze

Wearing FACE atelier Prim Rose Lip Glaze

Maybelline 85 Cranberry Crave Shine Sensational Lipgloss *

If you like your lip gloss on the sheer side, I like Maybelline 85 Cranberry Crave Shine Sensational Lipgloss ($6.99).  This one has a sweet taste, though, but it’s not totally awful.  It is super glossy and low on the shimmer.  This is a great pick for those who don’t usually go bold on the lips.  It’s perfect to layer on top of the Plum Shine lipstick.

Maybelline 85 Cranberry Crave Shine Sensational Lipgloss

Wearing Maybelline 85 Cranberry Crave Shine Sensational Lipgloss

Other Great Colours For Fall…

Here are some more from the lipstick vault that you might want to try.

Your Favourite Lipsticks/Lipglosses For Fall: Go!

It’s totally the best season for lips.  What are your old standbys, or new acquisitions for the colder season?

Disclosure: Items marked with * were sent by manufacturer for consideration only.

Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara Gives Makes My Lashes Look Like Falsies. Need I Say More?

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When I got my Fembotika lash extensions taken out, I suffered from major lash withdrawal. I was back to bad ol’ lashes. They looked shorter and more sparse than I remembered. I knew it was all in my head though, and mascara became my best friend to — quite literally — fill the void.

Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara

In the past month, I’ve been wearing Annabelle Le Big Show mascara ($9.95), which promises a full volumized lash fringe in one coat.

For a volumizing mascara, I honestly think the Annabelle Le Big Show mascara can’t be beat. It does a great job separating the lashes and coating each hair with the right amount of product.  The formula is between dry and medium-wet, so it gives you time to work the product through your lashes without getting a clumpy mess.  The bristles on the wand really makes a difference, too.  The wand is the same as that in Marcelle Power Volume mascara, except Le Big Show’s is tapered at the tip.  This lets me get the smallest lashes at the corners of my eyes.

Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara

After one coat, it delivered nice volume and separation. I noticed a slight relaxation of the curl in my lashes, but it was barely noticeable. It made my lashes very black as it should. :)

No mascara / One coat / Two coats of Annabelle Le Big Show (click to enlarge)

In the past, my experience with “one-coat wonders” weren’t very good.  While pretty after one coat, they were very difficult to build up, and this is where Annabelle Le Big Show separates itself from the pack.  This mascara builds very well, creating a false lash look without crossing over to spider lash territory (which is on trend this Fall, but I’m not totally sold on it).  It wears fantastically, too; no smudging or flaking for a full day.

No mascara / One coat / Two coats of Annabelle Le Big Show (click to enlarge)

So do I recommend Annabelle Le Big show?  Yes, yes, and yes, I do!  Step aside, L’Oreal Voluminous.  As long as Le Big Show is available, I will no longer require your service.  Holy freakin’ grail.

Disclosure: Product was sent by the manufacturer for consideration only.  The excitement and butterflies in my stomach are all mine.