tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26533104791117604802024-03-14T01:00:17.861-07:00Visionary BeautyCosmetic reviews and swatchesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.comBlogger823125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-76042219694201054272015-12-13T03:21:00.000-08:002015-12-13T03:21:48.711-08:00A Thank you and an updateI want to say a thank you to all of you who read and comment on my
blog, and for all the emails I've received - it's great to meet such
lovely fellow makeup addicts. I want to let you know that I have
decided to break from blogging, though I will not delete the blog.
My reasoning is not a decline in my love for makeup, but rather that
I have grown disillusioned with what Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-62514059889141567872015-12-06T00:50:00.000-08:002015-12-06T00:50:10.215-08:00Sunday Riley Juno Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil & Effortless Breathable Tinted PrimerWithout doubt the Sunday Riley line boosts a lot of cult products, it
taken me a while to try the brand as I'm always a little apprehensive of
cult status as I'm often left underwhelm.
I'll start with the Juno
Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil. I choose this as the essential oils
prevalent in the majority of face oils cause various unpleasantness on
my skin, whereas Juno omits them.
TheAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-52077584482021214912015-11-29T05:52:00.000-08:002015-11-29T05:52:32.854-08:00Chantecaille Holiday 2015 The Himalayan Collection: Cheek Gelée Hydrating Gel-Cream BlushAs pretty as the look is for the Tibet inspired Himalayan Collection, I
wasn't really feeling the products when I checked them out instore; the
lipsticks were a bit too bold for my liking and the eyeshadow duo just
too shimmery.
Not one to be deterred I picked up the Cheek Gelée
Hydrating Gel-Cream Blush.
The shade is called Happy and its a soft
illuminating petal pink, its quite Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-81684559559755729042015-11-22T04:17:00.000-08:002015-11-22T04:17:11.371-08:00Becca Pearl Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured, Rouge Bunny Rouge Swell Bliss XXX Lip Plumps, Chantecaille Le Chrome Luxe Eye Duo Monte CarloI often get caught up with posting about seasonal/new product
releases but there are some things I have been really enjoying
lately that I wanted to share with you.
Heading towards the winter season, my skin can often look
dull, which is where highlighters come into their own. Though
the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured came out earlier
this year, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-57752912391446686692015-11-15T00:44:00.001-08:002015-11-15T00:44:53.128-08:00Chanel Rouge Noir Absolument Holiday 2015: Signe Particulier, Coups de Minuit & VaporeuseSo far not many holiday collections have caught my attention but I
always have a soft spot for Chanel holiday offerings.
I decided
that I needed to get the Signe Particulier Eyeshadow Quad after
seeing Lena's post here and I have to say I'm really pleased with it. Whilst the shadows
aren't quite as soft/buttery as the 2012 Harmonie du Soir palette
they do haveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-60598681127724714622015-11-08T00:31:00.003-08:002015-11-08T00:31:36.346-08:00Zoeva En Taupe PaletteZoeva is a brand that I've heard a lot of good things about, the recently
released En Taupe palette immediately caught
my eye with its natural looking array of cooler toned shades.
The
palette comes housed in study cardboard, though I would be inclined to
keep its protective outer cardboard sleeve should you wish to travel
with it. Inside we have 10 shadows in a
good array of finishes and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-23366697928490518072015-11-01T01:49:00.000-07:002015-11-01T01:49:01.021-07:00Chantecaille Protect The Wolves Fall 2015: Galactic Lip Shine Moonlight & Luster Glide Silk Infused Eye Liner Black ForestI've fallen heavily for the Protect the Wolves Fall collection from
Chantecaille, my review of the Protect the Wolves Eye Shade Trio is
here and Ella Cheek Shade & Patience Lip Chic is here.
The Luster Glide Silk Infused Eye Liner in Black Forest is a
densely pigmented stunning blackened green.
Its a very soft
liner so not necessarily the best if you like a crisp Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-28804153024898522202015-10-25T08:43:00.001-07:002015-10-25T08:43:37.010-07:00Chanel Rouge Allure Winter 2015 Collection: Rouge Allure Velvet La MysterieuseThe new Rouge Allure collection features 4 Rouge Allures (2 regular, 2
velvets), 3 Rouge Allure glosses and some nail polishes and lip liners.
Some of the items are from the permanent line making it a rather concise
collection.
I wasn't planning on buying anything but when I spotted the
display it occurred to me that I might not have tried the Rouge Allure
Velvet lip formula. Completely Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-59635247981184809062015-10-18T06:07:00.000-07:002015-10-18T06:07:35.765-07:00The New Reformulated Dior Addict Lipsticks: Bright & TrueThe new Dior Addict lipstick relaunched for this Fall come in three
finishes, Glow (which contains a subtle pearly shine), Flash (pure,
accented colour) and Glitter (containing iridescent shimmer/glitter). I
wanted to buy one from each finish but the Black Tie I wanted from the Flash finish was sold out everywhere.
The lipstick case has been updated and
now has a magnet fitting so that the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-39446931803087053142015-10-11T01:09:00.000-07:002015-10-11T01:09:23.329-07:00RMK Urban Gold Fall Collection 2015The Urban Gold Fall collection from RMK was inspired by the iconic city
of New York, the collection incorporates golden accents to represent the
glow of city lights across grand skyscrapers.
The whole range is
beautifully coordinated and I had a really hard time trying to narrow
down what to order as it all looked so tempting. I wanted to try the new
Irresistible glow lipstick formula for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-67171953330988425222015-10-04T00:59:00.000-07:002015-10-04T00:59:54.891-07:00Suqqu Fall 2015: Blend Color Eyeshadow #20 KaoribaraSuqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow #20 Kaoribara is one of three
eyeshadow palettes released with this yeas Fall collection (its
permanent). The palettes all have 3 powder eye shades and 1 cream
eyeshadow base.
Kaoribara is an interesting mix of shades and the
golden shimmer throughout adds unison to the whole look. It contains
a shimmery peach, shimmery silver, satin finish Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-65950173922883231502015-09-27T06:39:00.000-07:002015-09-27T06:39:18.014-07:00Delilah Cosmetics Compact Powder Blusher in Clementine & Farewell Cream ConcealerStill relatively new to the scene, Delilah cosmetics is a British brand
that came out last year, its a concise range of wearable classic shades,
my previous review is here.
I bought another blusher (the brand offer 3 blushers) this time in the
shade Clementine (£26). Its a pretty peachy/coral with a satin finish,
pigment is initially sheer but it is buildable.
It applies well with a
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-6460551294639615552015-09-20T05:41:00.001-07:002015-09-20T05:41:31.060-07:00Chantecaille Fall 2015: Protect the Wolves Eye Shade TrioIts not often I wear darker eyeshadows, unless its something
a bit special, the Protect the Wolves Eye Shade Trio (£65) certainly fits the bill.
The beautifully designed
limited edition refillable palette contains three wolves head embossed
shades to create a smokey green eye look.
Midnight is a deep
black, Timber Wolf is a complex pewter with a golden
sheen and Evergreen is a cool, blackened Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-33984885060229455882015-09-13T07:13:00.001-07:002015-09-13T07:13:28.016-07:00SUQQU Autumn/Winter 2015 Collection: Cheek & Face Colour Palette Ex-01, Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist #12 Benihachimitsu & Plump LipstickThis years Suqqu Autumn/Winter collection is called a "New Type Of
Classic" it looks very elegant and wearable and the use of burgundy gives a nod to the autumnal
season.
The Plump Lipstick (£20) is a new formula, its essentially a
tinted balm that makes lips appear more voluminous. It provides
a glossy pink tint which shows up nicely on me (bear in mind I
don't Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-5889050527872040952015-09-06T00:13:00.000-07:002015-09-06T00:13:26.454-07:00Chantecaille Fall 2015 Protect the Wolves: Ella Cheek Shade & Patience Lip ChicThis year's Fall launch from Chantecaille is inspired by wolves and aims
to raise awareness of protecting wild wolves. 5% of proceeds from each
product is donated to the Northwest Conservation Group in recognition
and support of their efforts to protect wolves.
The collection focuses on green earth tones on the eyes with a soft nude
lip and cheek.
The Ella cheek shade (£33) is embossed with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-28474930985668696822015-08-30T05:30:00.000-07:002015-08-30T05:34:06.980-07:00Burberry Cream Shadow Dusky MauveBurberry releases always seem to sneak out rather than arrive with
a bang, as with the case of the 8 cream eye shadows they brought
out this year.
They come in a glass jar with a plastic screw lid, its a very chic
design but due to the weight maybe not the best for travel.
I decided on Dusky Mauve (£25) which is a shimmery cool-toned
mauve taupe. Its a lot more Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-49914895869140127042015-08-23T06:09:00.000-07:002015-08-23T06:09:29.039-07:00Dior Fall 2015 Cosmopolite Collection: Continental Rouge DiorI picked up just one lonely item from the Fall Cosmopolite Collection,
like most I tend to head towards more berry toned lipsticks come Autumn
so couldn't resist the Rouge Dior in shade Continental (£26.50).
Continental is a pigmented berry red with a sheen finish. In my
experience deeper Rouge Dior shades like this perform better than the
lighter ones (which can often highlight dryness and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-36790112266478775912015-08-16T06:30:00.000-07:002015-08-16T06:30:17.230-07:00Chanel Fall 2015 Les Automnales: Rouge Coco Shine Temeraire & MelancolieThe sunny days are becoming few and far between and the ever darker
mornings signal the approach of Autumn. I love the colours of typical
Autumnal collections but often they don't work for my colouring.
Chanel's Les Automnales, however, seems to have incorporated a good
array of colours, so whilst there is the expected earthy, rusty and
khaki elements we also have some more neutrals and redsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-21553093606959469012015-08-09T08:05:00.000-07:002015-08-09T08:05:21.615-07:00The New Rouge Bunny Rouge Silk Aether Long-lasting Duo Cream Eye ShadowWhat's better than having one of RBR bestselling cream eye shadow
shades, well two of course, and so we have the new Silk Aether
Long-lasting Duo Cream Eye Shadow.
The duo is called Gossamer Wing and it contains
Atlas Swallowtail (nude taupe) and Brocade Skipper
(beige/champagne). The finish is semi-matte, yet slightly luminous so
that they don't look flat.
Swatched below Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-50364523129958594612015-08-02T01:21:00.000-07:002015-08-02T01:21:13.698-07:00Guerlain Bloom of Rose Fall 2015 Collection: Rose aux Joues & KissKiss RoselipInspired by the natural beauty of the rose, the Guerlain Bloom of Rose
Fall collection seems more Spring like in its focus of soft, feminine hues.
The blushers, Rose aux Joues, have had a makeover, new black packaging
and a new formula. Its meant to give you "rosy cheeks with a delicate
glow. Its Pink Booster pigments capture natural light and enhance your
complexion's natural pink hue in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-52583883539904664472015-07-26T06:03:00.001-07:002015-07-26T06:03:45.574-07:00Chantecaille Summer 2015: Moroccan Rose and Mandarin Lip ChicIn addition to the rather lovely eyeshadow duo (reviewed here)
Chantecaille released two new Lip Chics for their Summer collection.
Moroccan Rose is a pink and Mandarin is an orange (£30 each).
Both shades have a brightness about them and a gloss/shine finish.
Pigment is good, though I tend to wear these sheered out. Mandarin is
the type of colour I normally avoid, however used lightly itsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-11630655049533312072015-07-19T06:07:00.000-07:002015-07-19T06:07:29.548-07:00Rouge Bunny Rouge Imperceptible Powder Evanescence plus a discount code for youRouge Bunny Rouge have brought out a new pressed powder called
Imperceptible Powder Evanescence, its meant to be suitable for all skin
types (including dry) and provide a "bare skin" finish. The formula is
enriched with rose hip oil and contains an anti-wrinkle complex called
D’Orientine S.
Though I need to wear powder daily as I get a lot of shine breakthrough, me and powder do not get Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-74059255931795722792015-07-12T01:02:00.000-07:002015-07-12T01:02:51.688-07:00Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson collection: Colour of Youth & Matte Revolution Miss KensingtonThere has been a lot of buzz about the new limited edition Charlotte
Tilbury & Norman Parkinson collection and a lot of promotional
blog posts so I was interested to see if the products were as
impressive as I was being told they were.
The collaboration features some of the iconic images
from the legendary British fashion photographer's
archive. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-42574555259280542292015-07-05T01:22:00.000-07:002015-07-05T01:22:27.779-07:00Dior Summer 2015 Tie Dye Collection: Dior Addict Tie Dye Lipsticks Cosmic Pink & Nude FeverFor those of a sensitive nature please be forewarned that I have
committed beauty blogger sin and this post contains photos of used
products.....
I held off buying anything from the Tie Dye Summer collection as I've
had quite a few regret purchases from Dior so although initial reviews
were good, I decided to wait before buying until more reviews came in
and I had tested the products at theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653310479111760480.post-26912875406984757182015-06-28T00:43:00.001-07:002015-06-28T00:43:23.063-07:00Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour StickWhen I first heard of the new Les Beiges collection I immediately
thought I'd end up buying the light shade of the Healthy Glow
Multi-Colour powder, however once I swatched it in store
I found it looked too pink to be used all over but not pigmented
enough to be used as a blush, so instead I left with one of the Healthy Glow Sheer
Colour Sticks.
The stick is a niceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02982008616271168616noreply@blogger.com4