Tag: YSL

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4th June 2010

When accidents happen – YSL Summer Solaris Collection

Sigh.  I took the pictures for the FotD for this a couple of weeks ago, and I was just digging through the promo pictures (which I hadn’t seen in several months!) to show you the range in full when I noticed this: My FotD: YSL Promo: Notice anything? I’d even stolen the hairdo … Blue eyeshadow.  It makes me crazy.   Now, would you like swatches? […]

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5th May 2010

Waterproof eyeshadows: YSL and Estee Lauder

I had no idea YSL actually did a waterproof shadow until I found this little beauty recently! YSL Fard Lumiere Aquaresistant in #2 Amethyst Grey, which is actually a cool-taupe shade with just a hint of silver shimmer: This feels very different on the skin to my normal crease and budge-proof shadows (Benefit Creaseless Creams, for reference) they’re very cool, and more of a mousse […]

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9th April 2010

Highlighters – Pressed Powders

Whoo, got here eventually!  Now, pressed powders are my favourite kind of highlighters, I just find them easier to apply, and they’re more forgiving when you accidentally overapply.  first off, let’s take a look at a highlighter I recently rediscovered as a result of my rummaging: Trish McEvoy Blush Highlight: Oh, this is a pretty one.  Yes, it’s a bit sparkly in the pan, but […]

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26th February 2010

I fear the tangerine …

(With sincere spologies to my Scottish readers!) Spring is in the air, have you noticed?  I’m serious!  The last couple of days have definitely been a bit warmer, and I no longer feel the need to wrap up like the Michelin woman to consider leaving the sofa. With that in mind, as the weather has made me think about warmer times, I’ve been gently warming […]

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25th December 2009

Smokey Eyes – How I do it

Lots of pictures here, and not too many words, merry Christmas everyone!   Applying a colour wash – Mac Dovefeather Defining the crease – Laura Mercier Twilight Powder Lining – Laura Mercier Twilight Lining the lower waterline – Laura Mercier Twilight (considering botox, priceless) Applying Mascara – Lancome Hypnose Drama Deciding I need liquid liner – Make Up Forever purple Applying blusher – Cargo Plant […]

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6th December 2009

Makeover: Mel

It Sunday Makeover time, and this week I was delighted to welcome along Mel: Mel’s a schoolteacher, and was looking for a simple and easy day time look that suits her colouring.  Mel actually owns a bit of very lovely makeup, but doesn’t use it very often, so I was hoping to show her how to get the most of some of the things she […]