Smashbox Masquerade Collection - Fall 2010 : Review & Swatches

I've never been to a Masquerade party. Never been invited to one.

Besides shouldn't you be friends with the Ambassador of Italy or the Queen of England for that ?

Even if I were to be invited I wouldn't have the faintest clue on what I should wear or how I should dress up for it. If the Smashbox Masquerade Collection is any clue looks like the recurring look would be one of soft pink cheeks and lips, paired with dark seductive mysterious eyes.


The Masquerade Eye Shadow Palette($35) is no doubt the queen of this ball. The sleek navy blue metallic compact houses nine mega pigmented satin eye shadows that blend in mere seconds to create several different looks. Plus the taupe shade on the top right could substitute for your eyeshadow powder in a pinch. The swatches will speak for how dense the shades are - absolutely packed with color.



The Lip Enhancing Gloss in Disguise ($19) is true to its name. The moment I laid eyes on it, I thought it was the most delicate yet fierce shade of pink I'd ever seen. With the gold flecks it does look like a winner. But none of that translates onto my lips when worn on its own. It could be any other golden pink lip gloss. But it does have a certain knack of adding life to otherwise dull matte lipsticks.



Here I have it over CG Simply Ageless Blush in Lush Berry.

Next up - The Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette in Fusion ($32). Light , fair, medium , olive skin tone ladies, repeat after me - Hallelujah. Since I didn't get any sun this summer, I am quite excited about this highlighter. Its a frosty soft pink that when applied to the higher planes of my face gives a gorgeous frosty glow. With a bit of contouring I might be able to pull off the high cheek bones structured face.

I love frosty highlighters in fall / winters but not in summer. If I had managed to get a shade or two darker I wouldn't have been as excited about this. On my darker skin it would have just looked like a patch of white frost running down my nose or the sides of my face. When I'm darker I prefer more of a golden / bronzy highlighter than a frosty pink one. The Baked Fusion Soft Lights in Starburst would be my ideal pick for darker skin.

Overall - the eyeshadow palette is a must must have for fall - $35 well spent. The mystic, dark shadows are sure to get your eyes noticed - Masquerade ball or not .

Love,
Indian Girl

This article contains a sample product sent for consideration by PR. For more details on the disclosure policy please refer to it at the bottom of the page.

Korres Liquid Lipstick #30 - Natural Beige : Review & Swatches

After seeing so very many great reviews for this liquid lipstick , I just had to give it a try.

After trying I'll tell you its for good reason that its so popular.

Make that reasons and here goes the list.

Lightweight
Creamy
Gives a full opaque color in one swipe
No streaks
Lovely no brainer shade - can wear it with a neutral eye, a shocking teal or a black smokey.
To work , at school or partaaay !
Makes my lips look fuller and free of any lines - its from the antioxidant rich raspberry & pomegranate extracts man !
No taste
Very mild fragrance

Overall the amazing formula makes me think it is almost everything I would want a liquid lipstick to be.

Almost.

The stay time is not so great. The lovely natural beige color lives and breathes for an hour or two before vanishing into thin air. Just like that ! And this is without me threatening it with solid food or smoothies. If only it stayed a while longer, I'd have a lot more time and reason to love it.



Have you tried the Korres Liquid Lipstick ($22 / 0. 20 fl.oz) ? If you thought this color was too blah for ya - they have a super fuchsia and a bright red too ! Holla back if you happen to try any of the other shades . I'd love to hear all about it !

Love,
Indian Girl

Four Drugstore Nude Lipglosses : Review & Swatches

Sally Hansen 12 Hour Diamond Lip Treatment - Princess
A peachy nude with almost opaque pigmentation.
$6





Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Lip Gloss - Sparkling Nude
Fleshy nude with sheer to medium pigmentation
$7.99



New York Color Extreme Lip Glider Lip Gloss - Mulberry Street Mocha
Deep creamy nude with sheer pigmentation
$2.99



New York Color Extreme Lip Glider Lip Gloss - Downtown Brown
Bronzy nude with sheer pigmentation
$2.99



More Swatches

L to R : Princess, Sparkling Nude, Mulberry St. Mocha, Downtown Brown

Love,
Indian Girl

Estée Lauder Pure Color Gloss - Review & Swatches

The latest from Estée Lauder is their New Pure Color Gloss.
(I love the way this picture tuned out. Almost gives it a 3D look. Like you can literally pull it off your computer screen !)

I've got to hand it to Estée Lauder as far as the texture of this lip gloss goes.

Oh My God - when they say hydrating they don't just mean a tacky looking gloss that will just sit on top of your lips and make them look wet. They mean business - Vitamin C, Vitamin E, humectants that give the gloss a very creamy , soft sexy look. They are available for $18 in 34 different shades & three finishes - shimmer, shine and sparkle.

The shades range from nudes to pink to berries, reds and plum. I am extremely curious to go check out the brighter shades. Tempting Tearose ( natural / rose brown) is a good choice for days when I have to look presentable but have no time to put my makeup together. Pale / very fair ladies will love the color but for brown girls it might be a no show.

These have a signature fig scent, no taste. I don't like figs but I've been wearing EL glosses for a long time and have gotten used to the scent. Make sure you do the sniff test ;)


Love,
Indian Girl

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Sally Hansen 12 Hour Diamond Lip Treatment : Review & Swatches

The closest drugstore alternative to MAC lipglasses !

I'm loving the color pay off from these Sally Hansen 12 Hour Diamond Lip Treatment lip glosses ! Look at them - So bright and full of color ! They are sticky and do feel a bit heavy but since they are long wear lip glosses that is to be expected. They have a faint scent but it vanishes almost immediately after applying. No taste. For $6 it doesn't get better than this !

What is your favorite shade ?


Tiara is a clear gloss with lots of golden shimmer. Perfect to top off any lipstick !


Flawless is a bright peachy orange with pink shimmer. Very pretty summer shade on tanned / bronzed skin ! If you are looking to jump into coral - this should be your first step !

Eternity is what I call the Jessica Alba lip gloss. Lots of shimmer and a rose brown base.

Fancy is the least shimmery gloss and the most deep shade. Its a gorgeous rust - will look super pretty on dark skin tones.

Love,
Indian Girl