by the Editor | Aug 24, 2012 | Beauty Posts, Cosmetics, Skincare
I was thrilled to receive this press release this morning, as I am a long term fan of all things Lancôme. I especially love Hypnose Mascara (I like the original formula best), and I have 5 or so Rouge in Love lipsticks. I also use Teint Miracle in shade 02 as my...
by the Editor | Aug 16, 2012 | Beauty Posts, Cosmetics
As a sufferer of ruddy cheeks and obvious dark pigmentation from sun damage, I have never been one to try sheer foundations. Brands that tout foundation where your skin shines through never interested me, as the whole point of my foundation was to cover my flaws, and...
by the Editor | Nov 27, 2011 | Beauty Posts, Cosmetics
There is nothing like a lazy Sunday where you have time to experiment with your new eyeshadows! Today I decided to feature the Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadows. Face: I applied Benefit The PoreFessional just on my cheeks and chin, followed...
by the Editor | Nov 27, 2011 | Beauty Posts, Cosmetics
Here are some swatches of the three Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadows I purchased recently. These eyeshadows have a mousse like texture, and are incredibly long wearing. They can be applied as a subtle wash of colour, or layered for greater...
by the Editor | Nov 20, 2011 | Beauty Posts, Cosmetics
Chanel’s range of long wear luminous eyeshadow, Illusion D’Ombre hit the stores quite some time ago, however I am very late to jump on this bandwagon. Very out of character for me! The tipping point was when I watched a YouTube video by CamiLovesKiwi and...
by the Editor | Oct 8, 2011 | Beauty Posts, Cosmetics
It was only 18 months ago that I heard the ‘buzz’ about the Burt’s Bees range. It was by chance that I chose to order a starter pack with a voucher that was burning a hole in my wallet. Immediately my entire family – teenage son included...