BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Gel; Review & Swatches of Shades

Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydration Gel Cream SPF 30

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Gel &
Smoothing Face Brush ($29 Each)*
*QVC is currently selling the pair for $39

New for Spring 2015

Price: $29* for 1.18 oz

(Approx $25 per ounce)

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BareMinerals new tinted gel, claims to bring the best of tinted moisturizers, CC Creams, and BB Creams together in a manner that will provide the ultimate "complexion rescue."

It certainly has some positive attributes and alot going for it, but is it really an all-in-one miracle product?

Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Revlon Photoready Airbrush Effect Foundation; SPF 20 Liquid Makeup

Reformulated for Spring 2015

Price: $13-$15 per ounce

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Revlon is revamping their "Photoready" line up of products. They finished out 2014 with the release of their Photoready Insta-Fix Foundation Stick & their Photoready Anti-Shine Balm. 

They discontinued their Photoready Airbrush Mousse Foundation & Photoready Foundation but instead of scratching the two off their roster they sort of merged the two and named it the "Photoready Airbrush Effect Foundation."

Wet 'n Wild Come Correct Concealer; Review & Swatches of Shades

Fergie & Wet 'n Wild Come Correct (Full Cover) Celebrity Concealer

New for Spring 2015

Price: $5 for 10 ml

(approx $.50 per ml)

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Wet 'n Wild has recently released their new Come Correct Concealer which is a part of Fergie's "Glam-Maker" collection.

Let's face it; Wet 'n Wild has never really excelled with concealers like they do with eye & lip color. Up until now, the only concealers in their stable were the CoverAll Concealer Stick & the CoverAll Liquid Wand Concealer. 

Both of these concealers leave something to be desired so I think that my initial skepticism was warranted when I saw the new Come Correct Concealer.

Luckily, (for those of us who have been waiting for this type of concealer to be available in drugstores), I have never been happier to report just how wrong my initial impressions were!

Come Correct promises celebrity worthy results & ultimate full coverage for under-eye darkness and it achieves both of these brilliantly, BUT, even the most perfect product isn't for everyone...

CoverGirl UltraSmooth Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

CoverGirl UltraSmooth Foundation

New for Spring 2015

Price: $15-17 per ounce

CoverGirl's new UltraSmooth Foundation promises to be life changing makeup that will minimize the appearence of facial hair with a revolutionary new applicator.

There are certainly some benefits to the new concept but (like most foundations) it won't be the one-size-fits-all liquid makeup for everyone.

If you're curious about trying the new "ultra smooth" foundation, keep reading to see if it's right for you!

Maybelline FaceStudio Master Concealer; Review & Swatches of Shades

Maybelline Face Studio Master Concealer

New for Spring 2015

Price: $8.99 for 12 ml

(approx $.75 per ml)

Maybelline has just released their newest concealer; Studio Face Master Studio Pro-Concealer promises to conceal under eye circles naturally and provide the ultimate full coverage.

StudioFace Master Concealer is Maybelline's first concealer in their "FaceStudio" line. It will sit alongside other FaceStudio products like their Master Hi-Light Blush & Bronzers and the also newly released assortment of FaceStudio primers.

Maybelline concealers can typically be hit or miss. They generally do a fantastic job with the formulas but the shades are often a little less than natural looking.

Maybelline tried a few new ideas with the Master Concealer but it may not be able to master all of your concealing needs...

L'Oreal Pro-Matte Infallible Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

L'Oreal Pro-Matte Infallible Foundation

New for Spring 2015

Price: $12.99-$14.99 per ounce

L'Oreal has expanded their "Infallible" line of complexion products with the release of their new Pro-Matte Infallible Foundation for January of 2015.

A lot has changed since the release of L'Oreal's orginal Infallible 24 Hour Foundation and there have been some much needed changes to the foundations performance & formula.

In many ways, Pro-Matte Infallible is a step in the right direction for L'Oreal and it certainly has alot going for it but it does have a few minor hiccups.

Keep reading to see if the newest member of the L'Oreal foundation family is right for you...

Nars Radiant Cream Compact Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Nars Radiant Cream/Creme Compact Foundation

 Price: $38* for 11.76 grams
(Approx $3.23 per gram)
*Compact sold separately for $10

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Nars Radiant Cream Compact is certainly on the extreme end of cream foundations! The texture and formula are truly one of a kind and will undoubtedly prove to be a perfect match for some.

Keep reading to find out if Nars has created your perfect cream foundation!

Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Eye Liner; Review & Swatches of Shades

Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Eyeliners

Price: $20 each* 

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Smashbox Always Sharp Eye Liners really changed the way we think of eye liner maintenance. When the Always Sharp Liners were released we no longer had to chose between a pencil that required sharpening after every use or automatic pencils that couldn't produce an ultra-fine line.

Marc Jacobs Highliner Eye Crayon; Review & Swatches of Shades

Marc Jacobs High-Liner Gel Crayon Eye-Liner, (Automatic Waterproof Pencil)

Price: $25

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It's absolutely no secret that I have been really impressed by Marc Jacob's line of cosmetics so far. I adore all of his complexion products and think he's done a really good job of creating a line of high-performance, luxury products.

While I believe that most foundations can be workable for most people, Eye-Liners are a different story altogether. They're much more of a cut & dry product- they either work or they don't.

Dior Star Concealer; Review & Swatches of Shades

Dior Star Concealer

New for Fall 2014
Price: $36 for 6 ml
(Approx $6 per ml)


Dior Star Concealer was released alongside big sister Star Foundation for the Fall 2014 season. The new line claims to have revolutionized the way makeup works with light to create a totally flawless appearance...

Estee Lauder EE Cream; Review & Swatches of Shades

Estee Lauder EE Creme (Even & Enlighten) SPF 30
New for Fall 2014

Price: $40 per ounce

Estee Lauder and Lauder owned companies have been at the forefront of the BB & CC Creams since the fad began a few years ago. 

Unfortunately, Lauder missed their chance to launch the first "DD" Cream so they took the opportunity to release the first "EE" cream.

Estee Lauder says that the "EE" stands for "Even & Enlighten" and there is an obvious implication that their EE Cream is the next big thing and if you're still using a BB or CC Cream you're totally stuck in 2013,

Mally Liquid Face Defender; Review & Swatches of Shades

Mally Shaded Liquid Face Defender

Price: $40 per ounce

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When Mally created her original EverColor Poreless Face Defender, she did something that rarely happens by revolutionizing the beauty world and the way we set our makeup.

Her Liquid Face Defender uses the same technology as her original, is available in four tinted shades and provides similar benefits to the original but requires slightly different technique!

Benefit Oxygen WOW Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation SPF 25
Price: $36 per ounce

Benefit is known for their Hello Flawless powder cover-up and their primers, but despite not being spoken about nearly as often as it's sister products the Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation is actually one of Benefit's best sellers.

Benefit claims that Hello Flawless Oxygen is your ultimate oil-free, complexion enhancing, your skin but better makeup and it certainly has plenty of amazing attributes but it's not a foundation for everyone!

Keep reading if you're interested in Hello Flawless Oxygen Foundation but aren't sure if it's right you!

bareMinerals Prime Time BB Primer; Review & Swatches of Shades

BareMinerals Prime Time BB Primer Cream Daily Defense SPF 30

New Shades for Fall 2014

Price: $26 per ounce

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BareMinerals Prime Time primers come in an assortment of options. Selecting the best one for you may appear to be a bit of a daunting task for those who aren't primer-savvy but their BB Primer Cream is certainly an interesting option that may be worth considering!

Smashbox Halo HD Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation SPF 15

Price: $42 per ounce

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Smashbox Halo HD Foundation is another liquid foundation that's riding the "high definition" trend of cosmetic companies. The thought behind the HD concept is that if you use small enough pigments you can create a "soft focus" effect which will help to diffuse the look of flaws with minimal product.

Some companies manage to make this concept a workable one and some don't. 

Keep Reading to see where Smashbox falls!

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Compact; Review & Swatches of Shades

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Creme Compact SPF 25

Price: $42 for 7 grams

($6 per gram)

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Laura Mercier is known for her array of impressive foundations and her Tinted Moisturizers. Both Laura's Original & Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizers have a ginormous cult following that's rarely seen with that type of product and they are known for providing some of the best coverage levels you can get with a Tinted Moisturizer or American BB Cream.

Because of this, it wasn't surprising when
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Creme Compact was released a few years ago when it claimed it's place one of the first cream compacts in the United States to call themselves a "Tinted Mosturizer compact or BB Cream Compact."

Revlon Insta-Fix Foundation Stick; Review & Swatches of Shades

Revlon Photoready Insta-Fix Stick

(Multi-Use Foundation & Touch-Up-On-the-Go Makeup)

New for Fall 2014

Price: $14.99 (for 6 grams?)

Approx $2.50 per gram

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Revlon has decided to follow the current beauty trend and has actually decided to...wait for it....release a Foundation Stick again!!!

(They just used the term "Multi-Use Makeup".)

This is a HUGE deal in the world wide web of makeup because in addition to the fact that cosmetics are making a comeback, Revlon's new PhotoReady Insta-Fix Foundation & Touch-Up Stick will (at least for the moment) be the only Cruelty Free Foundation Stick that is readily available at national drugstores!

If all of this wasn't enough, Revlon really decided to go out on a limb and create a stick foundation formula that is actually pretty darn unique...

Mally Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner; Review & Swatches of Shades!

Mally Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner

Price: $15 each OR

$29 for 5 Piece Mini Set

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Mally Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliners claim to bring rich color that won't fade, smudge, or chip away and will last all day!

1D Limited Edition Mascara, UV Gloss & Nail Kit; Review & Swatches of Shades

One Direction & Markwins
-Liquid-Lights UV Glow Gloss,
-ElectroGlam Mascara, &
-Rock Me Nail Varnish & Glitter Kit
LIMITED EDITION 2014 HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS
Price: $16.50 per set

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I recently posted about Markins' partnership with musical sensation One Direction to release a limited edition line of edgy, trendsetting, vibrant makeup for the 2014 Holiday Season!

Today I'm happy to report that the makeup IS of the typical fabulous Markwins quality we were hoping for, and you can find full reviews & swatches for the ElectroGlam Mascara, Rock Me Nail Kit & Liqui-Lights Glow Gloss!

Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer Pen; Review & Swatches of Shades

Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer 

Price: $39 for .08 ounce

(about $20/ml/gram)

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The Remedy Concealer Pen claims to be one of Marc Jacobs' personal favorite products. It features a patented palladium applicator to help ease signs of puffiness & cool skin on contact. Remedy Concealer also claims to possess everything you need to "fix the sins of a carefree youth."