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![Milani-Amore-Matte-Lip-Cremes Summer Swatchfest: Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes in Crush, Beloved, Embrace, & Flirt [Swatched on Brown Skin]](http://www.michelleamanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Milani-Amore-Matte-Lip-Cremes-1160x665.jpg)
Summer Swatchfest: Milani Amore Matte Lip Cremes in Crush, Beloved, Embrace, & Flirt [Swatched on Brown Skin]
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As you can see Crush & Beloved are very opaque while Embrace & Flirt show a little uneven/streakiness.
I haven’t gotten a chance to do a full wear test on all of these shades on my lips yet. From the shades that I’ve tried they dry quickly to a matte finish, have very little transfer and are not super drying on my lips. I was able to get 5-6 hours of wear out of Crush before it started to fade in the center, but that was with eating pasta and chips.
Note to self: wear time is much longer when you avoid greasy foods
![Becca-Champagne-Pop Quick Review: Becca x Jaclyn Hill “Champagne Pop” Shimmering Skin Perfector [Swatched on Brown Skin]](http://www.michelleamanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Becca-Champagne-Pop-1160x665.jpg)
Quick Review: Becca x Jaclyn Hill “Champagne Pop” Shimmering Skin Perfector [Swatched on Brown Skin]
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All Tied Up with MUFE and 50 Shades of Grey
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Break Away: Divergent Multi-Piece Collector’s Kit
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A limited-edition multipiece kit inspired by the traits of each Divergent faction from the worldwide bestseller, Divergent, now a major motion picture.
What it does:
Divergent—what makes you different makes you dangerous. This enormous multipiece kit allows you to be brave, selfless, intelligent, honest, and kind all at once. Each of the three eye shadow palettes contains four coordinating High Pigment Eye Shadows plus one High Gloss Transforming Eye Shadow to draw immediate attention to the eyes. The High Gloss Transforming Eye Shadows impart a shimmery, diamond-like reflection that is transparent when applied dry and translucent when applied wet. Mix and match the shades to achieve a unique look every time. The kit also includes a cheek palette with two Long-Wear Blushes, Shimmering Bronzer, and Radiant Glow Illuminator. Four High Shine Lip Glosses round out each faction’s look. Use the double-ended eye and cheek brush and the included Get-the-look cards to choose your faction and proclaim your loyalty.
This Set Contains:
– 12 x 0.059 oz High Pigment Eye Shadows in Burnt Mahogany, Radiant Initiation, Peaceful Shimmer, Humble Sheen, Dauntless Ink, Abnegation Stone, Erudite Sapphire, Serene Vanilla, Bold Espresso, Intrepid Moss, Golden Honesty, Altruistic Almond
– 3 x 0.059 oz High Gloss Transforming Eye Shadows in Choose, Diverge, Transform
– 2 x 0.11 oz. Long-Wear Blush in Obscure Coral, Misty Rose
– 0.11 oz. Shimmering Bronzer in Intelligent Bronze
– 0.11 oz. Radiant Glow Illuminator in Gleaming Pearl
– 4 x 0.13 oz. High-Shine Lip Glosses in Temptation’s Choice, Fear Not, Supreme Ritual, Natural Virtue
– Double-ended eye and cheek brush
– 3 x Get-the-Look cards
Honestly I ordered this palette on a whim, I hadn’t even read the book lol, with pretty low expectations due to the $59.50 price tag. I just knew it was going to be a bunch of pretty packaging with mediocre product. I WAS SO WRONG! The blushes and eyeshadows are very pigmented with a good blend of mattes and shimmers. The “transforming” shadows almost remind me of pressed glitters, and look good dusted over the eyeshadows with the fluffy eye brush included with the kit.
This kit is definitely a great value for what is included. Although it is currently sold out on Sephora.com it should be available in stores very soon. It’s limited edition so don’t wait too long to find it! This would be great gift for any Divergent fan or makeup lover.
I read the first book in the Divergent Trilogy this weekend, mostly because I bought this kit and I want to see the movie when it comes out on March 21st. I enjoyed it and am actually interested in reading the rest of the series.
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The Lost Files: NARS x Guy Bourdin Limited Edition “Coeur Battant” Blush
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“Couer Battant” is a bold medium-dark magenta with blue undertones and a matte finish. This blush is limited edition from the NARS 2013 Holiday: Guy Bourdin collection. Like all NARS blushes it is highly pigmented and requires just a light touch to get a good amount of pigment on the skin. It’s not the most unique shade on the market but (like everyone else in the world) I’m just in love with the texture of NARS blushes.
Unfortunately this blush is no longer available through Sephora.com or NarsCosmetics.com but maybe you can find it on Ebay.
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SWATCHED: Maybelline Limited Edition Bronze Tapestry Blush
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Bronze Tapestry is a pinkish, bronze shade packed with gold glitter. The color of this blush is very subtle on my skin but the glitter really pops. It almost reminds me of NARS Super Orgasm but a bit less pink. It’s probably not a blush I would use everyday because of all the glitter but it’s perfect for a night out or special occasion.

Gilded in Gold: Limited Edition Maybelline Color Tattoos Fall 2013
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SWATCHED: @Maybelline Limited Edition Great Lash Colors
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Maybelline has brought them back again, yup, the Great Lash Colors are back again this fall with six limited edition shades. As I said in my previous Rimmel post I’ve never tried colored mascaras until recently but I decided to give these a try because they’re a classic formula and I’ve heard pretty good reviews.
I picked up three shades: Wink of Pink, I see Blue, and Vision of Violet for $6.40 each at CVS

Swatched: @Maybelline Limited Edition Fall 2013 Color Sensationel Lipsticks
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I decided to give lip swatches a try as my lips are quite pigmented naturally colors can look a lot different than they do on my forearm. I still haven’t quite mastered the technique but regardless, enjoy!