I have really come to love ILLAMASQUA INTENSE LIPGLOSS. I own Petulant(Hot magenta pink), and Besotted (Rich scarlet red). They are just so beautifully pigmented, and don't feel sticky at all. ILLAMASQUA's site describes them as this "Come out of the shadows with high-shine, colour-rich Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in a wide range of bold colours. Create lips that look full and glossy, without feeling sticky. Draw attention to your lips, and to you.". They really do have a wide variety of colors ranging from a bright blue purple to a bright flame orange, and a pure white to a pure black. Christine of Temptalia.com has some great lip swatches of some of their colors. You can check them out HERE
I hope in time to acquire:
- Femme (Bright coral pink)
- Frenzy (Hot fuschia pink)
- Follow (Bright red pink)
- Indulge (Bright hot pink)
- Mistress (Bright coral orange)
- Perform (Bright blood red)
From Left to Right: Petulant and Besotted
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This is my last of posts involving my holiday weekend purchases. I decided to go a head and grab some samples from them because there was a 35% off total purchase for Memorial Weekend.
- Blush -
* Pomegranate
- Eyeshadows -
* Mania's Locus
* Brazen & Bitter
* Mourning's Whimsy
* Private Lunacy
* Mayhem's Trilogy
* iseered
* iwantcandy
* velvetgoldmine
* Lulu
* Imperial
* Tamarind
* Cloud
* Violet Ruffle
* Plush Romantic
* Lush Memoirs
* Velvet Dream
* Aqua Nightmare
* Penelope
*
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Since they ame out with 11 new shades I decided to get a few. They all look FANTASTIC! I cannot wait to get them, and play around!!
* Arsinic
* Deviant
* Infinity
* Lithium
* Sabotage
* Wicked
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Over the weekend I placed an order with them because they had a small sale (25% off I believe).
Pampered Puss: 1-Sleek Chausie Sample
Pampered Puss: 1-Sleek Himalayan Sample
Undereye Concealer: 2-Frisky Abyssinian Sample
Undereye Concealer: 2-Frisky Chausie Sample
Undereye Concealer: 2-Frisky Himalayan Sample
Wild Child: geek cred Sample
Wild Child: sexy time Sample
Wild Child: sexy pants Sample
Wild Child: my bad Sample
Wild Child: O M G Sample
Wild Child: W T F Sample
Wild Child: flixting Sample
Wild Child: hacker Sample
Wild Child: L O L Sample
Wild Child: R O F L Sample
Wild Child: R O F L Sample
Wild Child Blush: snarky Sample
Taboo Blush: Racy Sample
Taboo Blush: Exposure Sample
Taboo Blush: Dirty Talk
Caribbean Blush: Limbo Blush
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Last night I decided since I'm in love with Fyrinnae's Lip Lustres I'd buy a few more (along with some shadows).
*Adam & Steve's Sample
*Aztec Gold SampleArcane Magic: Futuristic Glamrock Sample
*Arcane Magic: Faerie Glamour Sample
*Cheshire Cat Grin Sample
*Lip Lustre: Deceptive Innocence Mini
*Lip Lustre: Meloncholy Mini
*Lip Lustre: Lollipop-Pop Mini
*Lip Lustre: Bloodstains Mini
*Lip Lustre: Trickster Mini
*Pixie Epoxy Sample
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Honestly if I could I'd buy them all except for the blues, black, and silver one... I'm having a hard time deciding between Puppy Love, and Lollipop-Pop... Puppy Love is described a vibrant light pink while Lollipop-Pop is described as a cool pink. When I think cool pink I instantly think of MAC's Lady Gaga Viva Glam... That one looked okay on me.. I wasn't thrilled.. Anyways back to Fyrinnae! I'll be ordering a few more shadow samples along with the lustres I pick. So more sidekicks! YAY!
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I should have a functioning camera by the weekend, and the swatches should be up mon/tues. I'm not posting swatches for my recent Stardust Cosmetics purchase since A.) Jenna closed down her site and B.) There is a lot of questionable behavior from Jenna in regards to the whole thing with Mrs. K from Aromaleigh. I understand that Mrs. K. said some harsh things, but only in response to being attacked by Jenna. I'm a little ify on posting my Aromaleigh swatches for this reason as well. After reading about their controversy it's hard for me to continue buying from either of them. I will say in regards to quality of product I love Aromaleigh over Stardust. I'll have my formal reviews of both companies up sometime this coming week.
I hope to have formal reviw of all the MMU I've been using lately such as MEOW COSMETICS.
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When beauty is on a budget sometimes you wonder if you'll ever be able to find products that will ''WOW' you!! Here's a list of products under ten dollars that have all been personally tried by myself. I highly recommend each one. They may be less at other places than the ones listed. The ones I listed here are the ones I went to.
( I'll be adding more later as I remember them)
* Evolution of Smooth Lip Balm $3.29 @ CVS
* Almay Intense I-Color Eyeliner $7.49 @ Walgreens
* Fyrinnae's Lip Lustre $7.50 (full size; mini is $2.50)
* Covergirl's Lashblast Mascara $6.50 @ Walmart
* Rimmel's MAX Volumelash $5.47 @ Walmart
* Rimmel's Lasting Finish Lipstick $5.19 @ ULTA
* Maybelline Eye Studio Quad Shadow $6.49 @ Target
* Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner $7.94 @ Walmart
* Maybelline Mousse Blush $5.94 @ Target
* Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow Quad $6.49 @ Walgreens
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With my last Fryinnae purchase, I bought three mini lustres.
* Type A
* Visual Kei
* Shangri-La
They are really great. So far I've swatched them all on my lips, and the only one I am iffy about is Shangri-La because it's a little too purple for me. I'm (when talking MAC a NW20-NW25. I've only worn Visual Kei out so far, and I really really like it. Hopefully I can find a good eye combo to pair with Shangri-La. Type A I'll save for fall/winter time. I am very fond of it as well so I may just pull it out a few times this summer, lol. They go on very smooth, and last a while through eating/drinking. They aren't drying on my lips at all as some 'stains' do. You know that drying tight feeling some have? Well these don't, and feel amazing in my opinion! I do notice their scent, and it's not overwhelming at all! It's actually quite pleasant!
I'm in the process of buying more. The colors I'm leaning towards are;
* Bloodstains
* Backstage Kisses
* Hair Dye
* Indies
* Devil Horns
* Meloncholy
* Puppy Love
* Deceptive Innocence
* Trickster
* Flavor of the Day
I'll tweet under FAttraction_MUA as soon as I have the swatches up!!
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NYX sale @cherryculture.com! Don't forget to use code NYX25
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I came home to find my Concrete Minerals, Aromaleigh, and Fyrinnae purchases! YAY!!
I'm very pleased with all of them! I was happily surprised with the Fyrinnae samples! Their Pixy Epoxy is AMAZING! I must get the full size!! Also their Lip Lustres are fantastic! I first decided to try them after reading Fresco Phyrra's blog with swatches of the lustres. You can see her swatches here and here.
I have my Spell Cosmetics, and Meow Cosmetics to swatch for you too . . still . . and Bare Escentuals ones are coming up too . . soon . . Well as soon as I can get a replacement charger for my camera!!!
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I'm currently in search of these items. I'll take used items as long as there is 3/4 of product left. There doesn't need to be a box. If you can help Please let me know, Thanks!
Illamaqua Petulant Intense Lipgloss
Illamasqua Frenzy Intense Lipgloss
Illamasqua Mistress Intense Lipgloss
Laura Mercier Hydranga Lipstick
Urban Decay 5150 Lipstick
MAC Vegas Volt
MAC Cult Fav Lipglass
MAC Flash N Dash
MAC Show Orchid
MAC Girl About Town
MAC Petite Four Lipglass
and any other MAC items that match well with a NW20/NW25. Please send any questions, comments, and/or responses to my email at molly.memorymakers@yahoo.com or post it under the comments section.
Thanks to Christine of Temptalia.com, I have a new fondness for bright summer lip colors. I've become more adventurous when it comes to lipglosses and lipsticks. My already creative nature combined with Christine's swatches, and suggestions on her blog have led me to ILLAMASQUA INTENSE GLOSSES, AND JOSIE MARAN'S MAGIC MARKER LIP & CHEEK STAIN In colors like coral, fuchsia, and similar colors.
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I have enjoyed playing around with the colors I bought. I'm looking forward to messing around with the hologlows I bought. I placed them dry on MAC Blackground paint pot, abd they came out nice. I can't wait to try them wet!! The only complaint I have is I with Lavender Lemonaide was more pigmented. It's a nice concept and color, but I wish it was more purple (brighter purple) with a stronger yellow sheen. I'll probably end up switching it for something else, or giving it away/sell it. I'm more pleased with Spell Cosmetics this time around. The way I feel about Lavender Lemonaide is how I felt about Chocolate Cherry. I with that was a richer/warmer brown with stronger red sheen. Anyways I recommend their buy 5 get 5 free promo!! If I find enough colors I may get some more :)
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if you're looking to save money this summer, but want a beautiful bronzed complexion and beach babe eyes look no further!! I have found that SPELL COSMETICS'S Island Flirt and High Tide from their South Seas collection make a WONDERFUL pair. With Island Flirt on the lid with High Tide on the outter third blended up into the crease make a great beachworthy look!
To complete this look you can add URBAN DECAYS 24/7 LINER IN GRAFFITTI on you lower lash line with a black one like URBAN DECAYS 24/7 LINER IN ZERO on you lower water line. Use any mascara and bronzer of your choice! I prefer Covergirl's LastBlast, and Bare Escentuals A Little Sun for a bronzer. I like to add a pinky coral blush and lips to complete this look. For lips I like using Josie Maran's Magic Marker Lip A Cheek Stain in Jive with either a clear gloss, or for a more impacful look add a complimenting gloss!! For blush I like Meow Minerals Soka blush from their Carribean Escape collection.
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From the ten I purchased on MUG, The ones I'm not too fond on me ( I'm NW20 - NW25 ) were Pink Cabana, Strange Hybrid, and Fast Thrill. I'm iffy on Hot Gossip, and I gave Plumful to my mother ( even though I like it)
Again, as soon as the camera is functional I'll have swatches!!
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I bought Josie Maran's Magic Marker Lip & Cheek Stains.. and I have to say that they are amazing!! I bought Jive (Coral Pink) and Waltz ( soft berry rose ). I wanted Fox Trot ( deep bery wine ), but I'm going to hold off on it till fall maybe. The ones I will be getting soon for summer are Flamenco ( maraschino cherry ) and Jitterbug ( brrigt light pink ). As soon as my camera is working and charged I'll have swatches! These are honestly amazing, but don't forget to put lip balm under them ( and let it set ). These lasted through dinner, and were on when I got up this morning!!
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So I'll have that swatches up for Spell Cosmetics, Meow Cosmetics, and Stardust next week. I can't see, to find my camera charger. . . so I need to go grab a new one.
Thanks for waiting!
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Since I was really impressed with the samples I bought originally, I decided to get some more LOL. So hopefully by next week (because I accidentally got 1st class shipping which is 7-10 days) I have some swacthes up for you. I also got two blushes!
* Shadow *
Blackcelebration
Adrenochrome
Infidel
Tigrilla
Moonset
Shadow Witch
Heartleaf
Pleasuredome
Deathvalley
Destinationunknown
Agentorange
Livewire
Ringoffire
Purplerain
Ladystardust
Planetearth
Hitormiss
Shadowoflove
Heartofglass
Cielo
Charcoal
Glow
Lilac
Orchid
Baby
Mocha
Azure
Cosmos
Amethyst
Hazelnut
Sapphire
Desire
Isadora
* Blush *
Gothic Lolita Rouge Dolly
Gothic Lolita Rouge Rococo
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HOT GOSSIP
FAST THRILL
SCI FI DELITY
PINK CABANA
BOMBSHELL
KISS MANISH
VEGAS VOLT
PLUMFULL
FUN & SEXY
STRANGE HYBRID
I'll post swatches as soon as I reveive these. KEEP AND EYE OUT! Any I end up not liking will be put up for sale!!
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Illamasqua Frenzy Lipgloss
Illamasqua Petulant Intense Lipgolss
Laura Mercier Hydranga Lipstick
Urban Decay 5150 Lipstick
MAC Show Orchid
MAC Girl About Town
If anyone can help with any of these please let me know!! :)
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I've been using "Say Yes Tomatoes" products, Sally Hansen's Hidden Treasure, Sinful polish, and some other items (I can't remember right now kidan tired :) )
I'll have some reviews up soon for you guys!!
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Here the list if what I purchased from Fyrinnae. I'm giving them a second try because the first time around I really didn't enjoy the colors I bought. I really only use Sea Turtle and Javan Rhino. The others were just sub par in my opinion ( I really only like Javan Rhino ). Here's to hoping I like these better...
*Lip Lustres
Shangri-La
Visual Kei
Type A
*Eyeshadows
Equality
Pixie Epoxy
Parental Advisory
Red Panda
Kamikaze
Electro-Koi
Herbivore
Bifrost
Immortality
So as soon as I get them (which quite possibly will be in a month) I'll swatch them for you.
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Since Meow Cosmetics had 20% off your entire purchase for facebook fans and twitter followers I decided this would be a god time to try out some of their samples. Everything I bought is from their limited edition Caribbean Escape Collection.
* Blush
- Soka
- Calypso
- Bel Air
* Liner
- Pirates
* Eyeshadows
- aruba
- beach
- cat island
- blood orange
- coconut
- dolphin
- kiwi
- mai-tai
- papaya
- ocean spray
- bermuda triangle
- seafoam
- jerk
- purple puff
- shipwrecked
- surf
- uncharted
I'll be sure to have swatches up of these as soon as I receive them. Until then take a look at www.meowcosmetics.com
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I really suggest checking out these mineral cosmetic companies!!
* Aromaleigh
* Moi Minerals
* Concrete Minerals
* Stardust Cosmetics
As far as favorites from my favorite companies for April....
* Aromaleigh
- Heart & Soul
- Hot Stuff
- Coney Island
- Forget-me-Not
- Mireille
- Arabesque
* Moi Minerals
- Blue Bird
- Haunted
- Orange Delight
- Wild Emerald
- Snap
- Hot as Hell
*Concrete Minerals
- Juvenile
- Napalm
- Hearts
- Day Dream
- Detox
- Swamped
- Zealous
- Temptress
- Croma
- Blitzgrieg
* Stardust Cosmetics
- Goddess Green
- Light Glow
- Juicy Flower
- Aphrodite
- Blue Skies
- Superwoman
- Magie
- Citrus
- Teracotta
- Sea Glass
- Perfect Sky
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