CND’s Vinylux Flirtation collection

Some pastels, some softer colors…and two blues that are a bit deeper and more saturated than the rest of the collection Desert Poppy was a repromote from two summers ago. I didn’t pick it up then, and I didn’t pick it up this time either. The pinks...

Aromaleigh v1’s Pure Hue: Fox

Persephone Minerals’ Withering Roses

When swatching this one, I kept thinking that I'd already done this, or that another indie company had a similar color with the same name! Well…close! The SheSpace had a color “Wilted Roses” as part of their regular lineup. Withering Roses is a slightly warmer shade - instead of...

BareMinerals’ Buxom Elizabeth

A cool pink shimmer - almost leans purple, but not quite. This is a definite shimmer finish, and the color is the standard “Buxom-gloss” sheer verging on semisheer. This is definitely an effects-layer, or for use primarily to get the soft shimmer finish. If Dani is just a bit too...

BareMinerals’ Buxom Debbie

There’s the barest shimmer in this - little enough that it almost looks like a semi-opaque shade with a straight creme-gloss finish. This is a great color to get if you want a bit of tint, and just enough shimmer to occasionally catch the light…but no more than...

Kiko Cosmetics’ Long Lasting Stick Shadow in Bright Ivory (28)

Stila’s Sparkle Waterproof Eyeliner in Flash

Maybelline’s Color Sensational lipstick in Mesmerizing Magenta (680)

Meow Cosmetics’ Petit Fleurs blush

A softish pinked rose that's very soft and fairly sheer.  I don't see much when I wear this shadow. I think it would be all but invisible on deeper skintones, since the pigmentation is light, the color is paler, and the finish has no shimmer or reflectivity at all.

Maybelline’s Color Sensational lipstick in On Fire Red (895)

A little deeper and brighter than I prefer my red lipsticks…but for folks who like this shade, it applies and adheres nicely. The red is neutral, doesn’t really lean overtly orange or blue.