Sephora Collection Retractable Rouge Gel Lip Liner in 01 The Nudest

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The other day my sister told me that she discovered the perfect cool nude lipliner that is the same as the color we both used years ago, and that perfect shade was never to be found again–from any brand– after searching the vast sea of nude lipsticks, lip liners and lip glosses. Then she did it, she found the perfect shade, and told me to get it. Sephora Collection Retractable Rouge Gel Lip Liner in 01 The Nudest is the perfect cool pinky-beige nude, and to make matters even better, it can be used as a lipliner, or all over the lips as a lipstick. It can serve as a traditional lip liner, and topped with lipstick or lipgloss, since this beauty boasts an incredible formula that feels wonderful on the lips, and while Sephora describes it as a "matte cool nude" it does have a light sheen and isn't drying on the lips. It is soft and creamy, and it deposits color evenly, it doesn't settle into lip lines, and it is long-wearing. 

Furthermore, it has a twist up applicator and a small sharpener at the bottom to sharpen the tip of the crayon itself. However, I do not bother with sharpening it since I use it all over my lips as a lipstick, and therefore like the duller tip and wider base. Not only is it the nicest, and most versatile, lip liner in my collection, but it is also by far the most affordable at $13.00.

According to Sephora,

A retractable lip liner with innovative gel-cream formula to enhance the lip contour for a long-lasting, softer appearance. Comes with a built-in sharpener for easy application.

Unique, soft texture of this creamy-gel lip liner's non-drying, innovative, formula glides on lips with ease. Creates fuller-looking lips. Provides a color-matched base for Sephora's existing top-selling #Lipstories and Cream lipsticks.

Directions:

• Apply first to the outer lines of lips to create the perfect contour.
• For added benefit, gradually fill in color all over lips to create the perfect lip base for any Sephora Collection Cream lipsticks.
• Use the included built-in sharpener at the base of each pencil before pencil use.

Precautions:

• Make sure to close the cap tightly to prevent premature drying of this creamy formula.
• The creamy texture of this formula is unlike any lip liners on the market. It is imperative that you are gentle when applying lip pencil to lips as the tips are super soft and will bend with too much force.

Ingredients: Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Paraffin, Polybutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ozokerite, Ceresin, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Beeswax, Hydrogenated Palm Acid, Stearyl Stearate, BHT. (+/-) : CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 15850 (Red 6 Lake/Red 7 Lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 45410 (Red 28 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 17200 (Red 33 Lake).

Overall Assessment: This has turned into my most reached-for lip product, and I love it so much that I am ordering another one.

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Bodyography Spring Picks for Lips & Eyes | Review and Swatches

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Bodyography makes very high quality cruelty-free, gluten-free and vegan makeup, and if you haven't tried any of their products– they deserve pride of place on your try-someday-list. They have some gorgeous lip liners, liquid lipstick and liquid eyeshadows to ring in the upcoming spring season, and I thought that I would share a few of my favorites.

Bodyography Lip Lava Liquid Lipstick in Exposed ($19.00 for 0.08 oz. from Bodyography): Their liquid lipsticks have a soft matte finish, highly saturated pigmentation, and many of them are very bold colors. Exposed, on the other hand, is a matte light coral nude that is quite easy to wear. It features a doe-foot applicator that effectively glides across the lips. It deposits color evenly, it doesn't feather or migrate, and it is very long-wearing. It dries down quickly, and thankfully it didn't dry out my lips. However, if you do have very dry lips, you might want to apply a thin layer of lip balm to prep your lips. This is a very long wearing formula, and when it does begin to fade, that it does so evenly leaving a nice stain behind.

According to Bodyography,

The bright, bold, ultra-soft matte and metallic finishes of our long-wearing liquid lipstick go on opaque and dry instantly. With the help of micro-absorb technology, Lip Lava Liquid Lipsticks last for hours and have 3 times more pigment than other liquid lipsticks on the market.

Features:
- Bright, bold, ultra-soft matte & metallic finishes
- Long-wear formula goes on opaque, dries instantly, & lasts for hours
- 3x more pigment than those on the market
- Micro-absorb technology makes color bulletproof
- Formulated without parabens, & gluten

Ingredients: Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, SD Alcohol 408, Synthetic Beeswax, Propylene Carbonate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Artificial Vanilla Flavor. May Contain: Iron Oxides [Dark Brown (CI 77491), Yellow (CI 77492), Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 19140)], Mica (CI 77019), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Manganese Violet (C1 77742), Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cottonseed Oil

Bodyography Lip Pencils in Barely There and Heatherberry ($14.00 for 0.04 oz. from Bodyography): I love lip liners that are creamy and emollient, that boast exceptional wear-time, and that come in an array of beautiful colors. These lip pencils glide across the lips effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they never dry out my lips. Barely There, which is described as a Beige Nude, is a very easy to wear daily shade that is perfect for many nude lipsticks. Heatherberry, which is described as a Rose/Brown Nude, is a stunning shade that pairs perfectly with a vast array of rosey and brown lipsticks, but it is also stunning on its own topped with a clear lip gloss.

According to Bodyography,

An antioxidant lip pencil that glides on like your favorite lipstick with precise, pigment-rich color to frame, fill in, and define lips. Enriched with Coconut Oil and Vitamin E.

Features:
- Durable pigments for extended wear
- Applies smoothly without dragging
- Infused with Coconut Oil & Vitamin E
- Formulated without parabens & gluten

Ingredients: Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Olus Oil, Paraffin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Candelilla Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, +/- Mica (CI 77019), +/- Silica, +/- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), +/- Iron Oxides CI 77491, +/- CI 77499, +/- CI 77492, +/- CI 19140, +/- CI 15850, +/- CI 42090.

Bodyography Lip Pencil in Barely There (Beige Nude)

Bodyography Lip Pencil in Heatherberry (Rose/Brown Nude)

Bodyography Lip Lava Liquid Lipstick in Exposed  (Matte Light Coral Nude)

If you love liquid eyeshadows that offer buildable coverage, gorgeous pigmentation, and that feel weightless, then Bodyography Crystal Glide Liquid Eyeshadows ($20.00 each for 0.067 oz. from Bodyography) are worth trying. They are long-lasting, have enough sparkle for daily use, and have absolutely no fallout.

Additionally, they are user-friendly, can be worn individually or together, but if you are like me– then you probably will opt for a light wash of a single color in conjunction with some eyeliner and mascara. The doe-foot applicator is easy to use, and effective, but you can also use a brush or your finger to spread the shadow across the lid– depending upon the effect that you are seeking.

Fans of cream and liquid eyeshadows, like me, will really enjoy their high quality, stunning shades and ease of use. These beauties are infused with the most gorgeous "pure color pigments and crystal chrome pearls" that give the shadows a gorgeous shimmer that is refined and flattering– rather than over-the-top. If you have particularly oily eyelids, then you may want to use a primer, but I have found that I don't need one since the formula is long-wearing, transfer-proof and non-creasing on me.

There are 6 gorgeous shades, of which I have 4 to share with you:
- Moonstone (Nude Mauve)
- Citrine (Bright Gold)
- Garnet (Burgundy)
- Rose Quartz (Soft Pink)
- Smoky Topaz (Deep Bronze. Not shown)
- Ruby (Rose Gold. Not shown)

According to Bodyography,

Crystal Glide Liquid Eyeshadow is a weightless, yet intensely-playful, long-lasting liquid eye shadow that will saturate your lids in liquid-chrome-shine for up to 24 hours! Infused with pure color pigments and crystal chrome pearls, this innovative technology delivers vibrant, intense color for a buildable, no-feel finish.

Features:
- Cruelty-Free, Vegan, & Gluten-Free
- Infused with pure color pigments & crystal chrome pearls for intense color
- Buildable, no-feel finish
- Can be used as an eyeliner to create sultry looks
- Non-transfer base with minimal fallout—no primer necessary
- Apply in one swipe with doe foot applicator and blend in with fingers or a brush
- Available in 6 shades

Overall Assessment: If Bodyography hasn't been on your radar, it should be. Take a look around their website to see some of their gorgeous offerings.

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Shu Uemura La Maison du Chocolat Collection | Review and Swatches

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I recently mentioned that I haven't been in the least bit moved by most of the fall and holiday collections that I have seen– to the extent that I haven't made any sort of effort to even go look at or swatch very many. One of the notable exceptions has been the new limited edition Shu Uemura Holiday Collection, La Maison du Chocolat, which is both breathtaking and utterly delectable. In fact, this collection  really excited me at first glance. I should note that Shu is one of those brands with which I have had a long-standing love affair that dates back to being a late teenager/young adult–when my mom first introduced to their makeup. Therefore, I maintain a visceral and emotional reaction to their products, and their products still fill me with wonder and excitement. Very few brands elicit that type of reaction in me anymore, and therefore I am very pleased to share their new collections with you. I have most of the pieces from the launch, but not all.

The Shu Uemura La Maison du Chocolat Collection is a gorgeous and ultra-luxurious collection that will make your mouth water. It features stunning fall makeup that boasts a perfectly on-trend color stories for the fall and holiday seasons.

La Maison du Chocolat Ganache & Praliné Eye Shadow Palette is available in two lovely color stories: Dark Cacao and Framboise Berry– of which I have the former ($99.00 for 8 x 1.0g. / 0.03 oz. from Shu Uemura USA and $115.00 from Shu Uemura Canada): 

First, if you haven't experienced Shu's powder shadows, you are in for a real treat. They are ultra-finely milled, creamy and silky to the touch and beautifully pigmented. They glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they blend like a dream. Dark Cacao consists of a combination of shimmer and matte shades that offer a good balance between warm and cool toned colors.

The 8 shadow palette includes a mirror the full-size of the lid and a small sponge-tip applicator and dual-sided brush. Both tools will suffice for travel, but I much prefer using higher quality full-size brushes.

According to Shu Uemura,

Limited edition palettes feature 8 special eye shadow shades, exclusively designed for Shu Uemura 2018 holiday collection with La Maison du Chocolat.

Mix and match the irresistible shades for festive eye makeup looks. with a package inspired by a box of assorted chocolates, each palette features deliciously fragranced colors with silicone-coated powders that glide smoothly onto eyes.

Choose: Dark Cacao for bold chic looks or Framboise Berry for more sweet elegance.

La Maison du Chocolat Ganache & Praliné Eye Shadow Palette in Dark Cacao

 TOP ROW:

Left to Right: Dark neutral matte brown, warm golden taupe shimmer, cool cranberry shimmer and matte ivory.

BOTTOM ROW:

Left to Right: Stunning Champagne taupe shimmer, cool chocolate taupe shimmer, golden yellow shimmer and warm chocolate matte.

The packaging embodies the idea of giving or receiving a luxurious box of chocolates.

There is no fragrance whatsoever to any of these beautiful eyeshadows.

Choose: Dark Cacao for bold chic looks or Framboise Berry for more sweet elegance.

La Maison du Chocolat Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick ($31.00 for 3.4 g / 0.11 oz. from Shu Uemura USA and $36.00 from Shu Uemura Canada): 

I have never been a fan of matte lipsticks because I find most of them drying and unforgiving on the lips. They often feel heavy, thick and imposing and they are most often quite flat and lack dimension and visual interest. However, Shu Uemura has cracked the code on creating a gorgeous matte lipstick that isn't drying in the least and that has a feather-weight ultra-creamy consistency that feels very comfortable on the lips. Furthermore, it glides across the lips effortlessly, deposits color evenly, and it neither bleeds nor settles into lip lines. Additionally it doesn't look flat and dry and it lasts for many hours.  These lipsticks also smell and taste like high quality European chocolates, but that does fade after a few minutes. These gorgeous lipsticks are available in 6 luscious colors, and fortunately I have all of them to share with you.

According to Shu Uemura,

Delicious color matte lipstick with a chocolate fragrance and limited edition package for Shu Uemura x La Maison du Chocolat holiday collection.

A smooth matte finish and all-day comfort that helps to maintain moisturized lips. the hybrid pigments also ensure pure color payoff - the color you see is the color you get.

Available in 6 indulgent colors - deep cranberry / salty caramel / cassis berry / ripe cherry / raspberry syrup / blackberry.

Left to Right: 

Deep Cranberry is deep mid-tone red

Salty Caramel is a stunning burnt peach nude

Cassis Berry is a mid-tone raspberry

Ripe Cherry is a blackened deep red

Raspberry Syrup is a deep blue-based raspberry red

Black Berry is a blackened deep vampy wine

Note that while these are matte lipsticks that they are neither flat, nor do they lack dimension.

La Maison du Chocolat Rouge Unlimited Lipstick ($31.00 for 3.4 g / 0.11 oz. from Shu Uemura USA and $36.00 from Shu Uemura Canada): 

I am obsessed with this Rouge Unlimited formula, it is truly sublime. These lipsticks have a luminous satin finish, a rich and creamy consistency that hydrates the lips and makes them soft and smooth. The lipsticks glide across the lips effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they neither bleed into lip lines, nor do they pool. They are long-wearing, boast the perfect amount of cushion for comfortable wear, and they are utterly gorgeous! Furthermore, they have the same delectable chocolate fragrance as the Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipsticks.

According to Shu Uemura,

Delicious satin lipstick with a chocolate fragrance and limited edition package for shu uemura x La Maison du Chocolat holiday collection.

This satin lipstick comes with a vivid color payoff and a layable, light texture that is buildable. infused with moisture lock cream, it helps your lips to stay smooth and moisturized.

Left to Right:

Caramel Toffy is a warm, burnt caramel

Hazelnut Ganache is a blackened burgundy with a touch of brown

Raspberry Purée is a dark, blackened raspberry

Framboise Sorbet is a dark, rich strawberry

Available in 4 irresistible colors - caramel toffy/raspberry purée / framboise sorbet/hazelnut ganache.

La Maison du Chocolat Metallic Lip Liner ($30.00 each from Shu Uemura USA and $36.00 from Shu Uemura Canada):

If you love metallic lips for the holidays, then behold the most glorious examples from Shu's Maison du Chocolat collection. Called a lip liner, you apply this with a brush-laden wand like a lip gloss, but it is thin and immediately adheres to the lips and imparts serious metallic luminosity. I tried it alone and it was too intensely metallic for my daily use, but found that wearing it under a gloss offered the type of cushion and shine that I really like. It is available in two shades, and I have both to share with you. Additionally, there is no flavor or scent to either of them.

According to Shu Uemura,

With its limited edition package for Shu Uemura's 2018 holiday collection with La Maison du Chocolat, the magical lip liner accentuates your lips with delicious metallic colors. it to contour your lips and give a twist to your festive look.

Top to Bottom:

Star Dust Rosé is a gorgeous metallic rose gold

Star Dust Gold is a metallic yellow gold

Available in 2 sparkling shades - star dust gold star dust rosé.

La Maison du Chocolat Creamy Dome Blusher in Passion Fruit Macaron ($30.00 from Shu Uemura USA and $36.00 from Shu Uemura Canada):

This lovely and emollient cream blush has a lovely emollient texture that effortlessly glides across the skin, depositing color evenly, and without settling into, or emphasizing, pores and fine lines. It sets quickly, and I find that it doesn't budge once it does. However, my cheeks aren't in the least bit oily, and therefore your wear-time might vary. Available in two shades, of which I have Passion Fruit Macaron, this blush offers a natural finish which is neither flat, nor too luminous. Instead, it offers a lit from within glow without any glittery particles.

According to Shu Uemura,

Exclusively created for 2018 holiday collection with La Maison du Chocolat, cream blush with its cocooning texture and macaron-inspired colors brighten up your cheeks for the festive season.

Available in 2 colors - rose petal macaron and passion fruit macaron.

Passion Fruit Macaron is a clear and vibrant light orange shade.

La Maison du Chocolat Shimmery Powder in Luster Gold Dust is stunning pale gold.

La Maison du Chocolat Shimmery Powder in Luster Gold Dust ($36.00 from Shu Uemura USA and $40.00 from Shu Uemura Canada):

There is something magical about a little extra shimmer during the holidays, and Shu's Shimmery Powder in Luster Gold Dust is a finely-milled shimmery powder that can be dusted on your face, on your body, and it can be used as a highlighter, added to blush or used as an eyeshadow. You can apply it with your fingers, or a brush, and for a foiled effect silly use a damp brush, makeup sponge or finger.

According to Shu Uemura,

A loose type shimmery powder with the limited edition La Maison du Chocolat packaging, it adds a sprinkling of gold dust to your face, by using it as a blush, highlighter or even eye shadow.

Available in 2 shimmery shades -  luster gold dust and luster rosé dust.

La Maison du Chocolate Ultim8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil ($43.00 for 5.07 oz and $91.00 for 15.22 oz. from Shu Uemura USA and $49.00 for 5.07 oz. and $99.00 for 15.22 oz. from Shu Uemura Canada): This ultra-luxe rich and emollient cleansing oil has a luscious lightweight consistency that leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and luxuriously hydrated. While it can be used by all skin types, I suspect that it will be coveted by people with normal to dry skin. When water is introduced, this cleansing oil also transforms into a rich and creamy milky emulsion that gently removes every trace of dirt and makeup without ever stripping the skin, and it leaves skin velvety soft and smooth without leaving behind a greasy residue. It has a warm and creamy aroma that I find intoxicatingly delicious, but it doesn't smell like chocolate as the collection name might lead you to believe.

According to Shu Uemura,

Shu Uemura's best-selling cleansing oil is transformed into a special package for La Maison du Chocolat holiday collection.

Cashmere skin quality: ultime8 complex delivers softer, smoother and moisturized skin for an exquisite makeup finish. The precious essence of 8 exquisite botanical origin oils has been merged together. These oils, carefully sought out from Chinese medicines and beauty oils all over the world, are proven to have the highest skincare efficacy. Utlime8 cleansing oil effortlessly removes all make-up and impurities.

Directions:
1. take 3-4 pumps of cleansing oil onto the palms of hands.
2. gently smooth over the face.
3. wet face to emulsify cleansing oil.
4. rinse thoroughly with water.

La Maison du Chocolat Ganache & Praliné Eye Shadow Palette

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Overall Assessment: This is just such a beautiful holiday collection, and if you are looking for a little something special for the holiday season, take a look at this collection– it is definitely covet-worthy!

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