Maybelline The Nudes Palette

Maybelline The Nudes Palette

Although the Maybelline The Nudes Palette is obviously pointed at nudes and neutrals, I’d say it’s more of a brown tone palette – there’s nothing wishy-washy about it at all. The colours are all very rich and a mix of shimmer and matte. It’s Maybelline’s first ever nude palette and bearing in mind that the world is awash with nude palettes, it’s offering up something more than just apologetic nuances of beige.... Read more

NARS Christopher Kane Collection

NARS Christopher Kane Collection

Oh my! The NARS Christopher Kane Collection is sumptuous stuff… I’ve deliberately not looked for sneak peeks as I wanted to see the collection in the flesh before seeing it on line. It’s more than lived up to expectations. NARS is a bit hit and miss at the moment – but this is definitely a hit. The collection is called Neoneutral and I guess this is embodied best by the gloss selection. They’re following the trend for washes of colour (if you love a Bobbi gloss, then you should take a second look at these) and while they look super bright, on the lip, they’re translucent hints.... Read more

Tory Burch Eye Shadow Palettes

Tory Burch Eye Shadow Palettes

When the first make up from Tory Burch came out it was all about the packaging – the actual make up products lacked substance and felt a bit safe. Not so now, with the arrival of three eye shadow palettes with six colours in each one. The Tory Burch Eye Shadow Palettes are cased to look like notebooks so they’re really pretty (great girlfriend gifting). The palette I have is The Cat’s Meow; a selection of stone through to night sky colours.... Read more

Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lip gloss

Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lip Gloss

See, I’m SO easily won over by a good lipgloss! The Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lip Gloss collection is no exception; there are several colours that I’d wear in a heart-beat and are heading straight into my handbag. It’s not completely clear to me – although UD fans will know straight away – which colours are existing in other formulas and which are new, but I’ll run through all the colours any way.... Read here