Entries for Friday July 06
Aromaleigh v2’s Moulin Rouge collection
- Manufacturer: Aromaleigh v2
- Availability: beginning April 2012 from the webstore
- Contains: 35 eyeshadows
- Cost/Amount: USD$7 for 1.2 grams
- Would you purchase again: a few colors, yes
Aromaleigh (v2) released some limited-edition collections, then started building their regular “stock” line…then released a pair of LE collections, this and one with Pantone-inspired colors. I was less interested in the Pantone collection, but ended up getting just over half of the shades in this Moulin Rouge collection. (I will admit: the Memorial Day BOGO sale helped that somewhat.)
They did note that some of the colors were a bit less pigmented than previous Aromaleigh collections - created to be “easy wear,” as they put it. It was nice to have that warning ahead of time, even with the skin swatches. When I got the samples, a few colors were sheerer than suggested, a few were brighter than they appeared in the official skin swatches, and a few others I was able to confirm: nice enough, but not for me. Knickers and Garter are a pairing that works well on me, and I can add Madame to the mix for a second, slightly warmer purple. I initially didn’t think I’d like Fee very much because of the described sheer nature of the color, but it’s one of my favorites, mostly for its versatility and ability to layer well.
I haven’t had the chance to photograph all of the shades I bought in full-size yet, and I’ve photographed a few more (Soiree, Courtesan, Bustier…) but haven’t had time to get the photos cropped and resized. But here’s detail- and swatch-photos of eleven of them…
NYX Cosmetics’ Cashmere Black Label Lipstick (119)
- Manufacturer: NYX Cosmetics
- Availability: part of the Black Label Lipstick collection
- Color Range: silvered tan shimmer
- Staying Power: 3 out of 4
- Cost/Amount: USD$7.00 for .14 ounces / 4 grams
- Would you purchase again: yes - but only from etailers, because the tubes aren't sealed
A very soft nude shade on my lips. I honestly don’t know if this has the same staying power as the red and pink Black Label lipsticks, whose color I can actually see, or if part of the suspected “fade” is the shimmer blotting off over the hours but the color remaining behind. At any rate, I give it a 3/4 longevity, and part of that is honestly benefit of the doubt. I only wore this lipstick twice, and I don’t know how often I’ll wear it again - only because the color doesn’t work too well for me. Application was fine; the feel of it on my lips was no problem; the scent was grapeseed, and very faint; there are just other lip colors that I prefer to wear.