August 25, 2010

Milani Lip Flash Pencil Review


Milian introduced the full coverage shimmer gloss pencils. These pencils are amazing. I love the colors and the application. I have purchased 4 of the lip pencils and I have enjoyed them. The are quick and easy. I love the packaging unlike regular lipstick you can look at it and easily know what color it is. I think of this more like a buildable lip gloss. I dont quite understand why Miliani did not do a lot of promotions for this product it really deserves more attention. It transitions easliy from the summer to the fall...I can see the Lip Flash and the Star Flash applied along with a smokey eye. The News Flash would look terrific in the fall. I say pick up several colors I am sure you could put them to use.

Lip Flash - Bronze/Brown Nude Color
Flashlight - Bright Orange Color
Hot Flash - Briht Pink Color
In a Flash - Lavender/Light Purple Color
New Flash - Deep Wine/Burgundy Color
Photo Flash - Pink tone
Flashy - Glossy Pinky Purples Tone
Star Flash - Light Pale Pink Color



Scale 1 to 10 - 8.5



Pros

Non sticky
Colors are buildable
Easy to transport
Variety of Color
Colors transition well to the fall
Long Lasting
Can be worn alone or with liner
Affordable - Between 6.99 to8.99

Cons
Soft tip will melt
Only offered at CVS - Not online
Limited access means limited available colors


Would I purchase again - YES
Favorite Colors - All
Does the product do what it claims - YES

August 23, 2010

The New Nars 2010 Collection




The NARS 2010 Collection is wonderful...I had to see each color in person for myself. NARS


Douceur Blush - very nice pink brown color blush. Although the color is cute beware my darker skin sitters it can come off a litte ashy on us.


Daphne Single Eyeshadow - Beautiful Purple color named after Daphne Guinness.. thought the color was beautiful but it is going to take some work to get the color payoff you may be looking for.


Mangrove Single Eyeshadow - A Wonderful bright color for the fall, a dull yellow color that brightens the eye, so much you could do with this color.


Coconuct Grove Single Eyeshadow - A dark brown to die for. I could not find one brown in Sephora that could stand up to this brown, it is a must have...NARS this is a keeper.


Rouge Basque Lipstick - a beautiful red lipstick for all colors, not too bright and not too dark.


Strawberry Fields - A nice pink gloss for those who love Nars Gloss. Dont think its a must have.


Palladium Soft Touch Shadow Pencil - I am on the fence with this one... the color is beautiful however you can pass there are so many products out this color if you just dont love it I dont see a reason to spend 24 us dollars for it.


Tzarine Dou Eyeshadow and Rajasthan Duo Eyeshadow - they both are nice pallets nothing extra special about them for darkskin more of a highlighligh, crease color for dark chocolate girls.