NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base

from Nordstrom.com

I got a deluxe sample of Nars Smudgeproof eyeshadow base from Sephora.  I had really high hopes as it had high reviews from both Makeupalley and Temptalia.  I have about used up the sample, so I've given it a good try.  I am sad to say that I am disappointed.  I saw creasing, not significant creasing, but definitely creasing.  My eyeshadow did go on nicely over it and blended well.  I don't think it increased the pigmentation like Urban Decay primer potion does.  

This has a doe foot applicator and comes in a long round tube.  Here, it has the foot up on UDPP, which we all know has the ridiculous packaging that tricks you into thinking its all gone when really there is a ton left.  

Overall, this might work for you if you have dry lids.  I might put this sample away and try it again a little later since the weather is cooling down.  

Lemmings Lemmings Everywhere

Today I'm just going to post pictures of some stuff I am lemming. 

image from nordstrom.com 

This is the new eyeshadow palette from Giorgio Armani for fall 2010.  I swatched this in Neimans and it is to die for. 

Image from karlasugar.net

I am dying for the rouge d'Armani in plum 603. Look how hot that shade is!!

I am also lemming clear skin.  I have been battling with this for as long as I can remember.  My face is currently breaking out in lovely cystic acne thanks to my TOTM.  

Please post your lemmings in the comments section.  I would love to hear what everyone is lusting after. 

My Favorite Makeup Magazine, Makeup4All

The fall issue of the Makeup4All magazine has officially been released.  I have been reading and loving it since her first issue.  I especially enjoy that Marina interviews beauty bloggers such as The Beauty Look Book and Cafe Makeup.  Give it a look.  I guarantee that you won't be let down. 

Makeup4All Magazine

Giorgio Armani Bronzer #1

And now that we have officially finished the bronzer season, I will review a bronzer.  I am so on top of it aren't I? 

Bronzer #1 is the perfect bronzer for those on whom other bronzers turn orange.  There are absolutely no orange tones in this whatsoever.  It is also perfect for those who are guilty of overbronzing, such as Snooki, because it is very subtle but also quite buildable.  The product does have shimmer in that, so if you are someone who shys away from that kind of thing, you might want to pass on this or save it for going out.  The staying power is great, as is to be expected of Armani beauty.

Disclaimer: I purchase this with my own money from Armani's own website. 

Chantecaille Tigers in the Wild Palette

I am such a sucker for causes.  If something supports a cause, I am so much more likely to buy it.  This brings us to Chantecaille Tigers in the Wild Palette which donates money to Traffic, an organization that brings awareness to the dwindling population of wild tigers.  O, did I mention that I am also a sucker for animals? Yea, this one was a dead ringer.

Look how cute that is!! The colors are also gorgeous, and surprisingly very pigmented for Chantecaille. 

There are 3 eyeshadows and a blush, all shimmery.  The eyeshadows are an ivory, a taupe that is more silvery-gray than the traditional taupe, and blurple.  The cheek shade is somewhat of a corally pink which I love because it makes me look so healthy.

The colors lasted fairly long on me when used over a primer.  I also found the whole look created with them to be very sophisticated and classy. 

My love for Chantecaille continues as today I got their discontinued Sylvie's personal palette in the mail from a lovely ebay seller.

Disclaimer: I purchased this with my own money.

Chanel Joues Contraste in Rose petale and In love

Look Away lest you see the offensive pan porn!!  Unfortunately, I am not responsible for this pan.  I swapped for my rose petale in this condition.  Today is going to be a shorter post.  I already reviewed the Joues Contraste formula when I reviewed Fresque, so this is more for swatching purposes. 

This little beauty is in love.  It is a nice peachy coral shade that is very pigmented.  I have to use a light hand when applying it.

Here are the swatches. Top is In love and bottom is rose petale. 

Disclaimer: I swapped for both of these, yay for saving money!

Chantecaille Future Skin

I am in love with the purple box.  Yes, this is probably because I am also currently obsessed with Chantecaille cosmetics which is only exaggerated by the fact that my local Chantecaille sales girl is amazing.  I have amassed a small collection now: 2 potted glosses, 1 shadow, 1 blush, foundation, and 2 palettes(one I just ordered from evilbay). 

I bought future skin during Neiman's beauty event that is still going on.  I believe it ends on the 19th.  However, I have been testing it out for a couple of weeks thanks to a generous sample from my lovely SA.  I was matched to the shade cream.  Chantecaille base products are amazing in their ability to blend right into your skin.  I prefer my foundation to have a yellow undertone to help counteract some of the redness I have in my face.  Cream matches me very well now, but I imagine I will have to get the lighter shade in just  a couple of months. 

The texture is like a gel.  You only need a tiny amount to cover your whole face.  It blends like a dream and just sinks right in to create a your skin but better kind of look.  I prefer to set it with powder just because my skin is on the oily side right now.  Those with drier skin would probably be fine without that step. 

Staying power is pretty darn good.  The coverage is light but blendable.  I find myself using less concealer because it makes everything about your skin just look better without being heavy. 

Overall: I would recommend that anyone at least try this.  I actually think it has helped improve my skin. 

On a more personal note, I finally got a job!!! I have been searching for one since May and am so relieved that the search is finally over.  For anyone who is curious,  I will be a receptionist for a veterinary clinic.  I am so excited to be working around animals again.

I will leave you with this picture of Maverick hiding under my sleeping bag.

Disclaimer: I purchased this with my own money.