YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lip Color "Rose Libertin" #26

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lip Color "Rose Libertin" #26--I think in my older years I am becoming more daring and trying new things and venturing out of my realm....that's how I came to this lippie....YSL's Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in "Rose Libertin" #26.

After seeing it on several blogs, I fell in love with this shade--it's such a lovely shade of lilac-pink, if you will.  This is definitely a color that I would not reach for normally as I tend to stay with neutral colors.  I love wearing bright pinks, especially in the summertime; it's just so chic and fresh-looking and makes your lips really "pop", especially with that summer glow!

I love everything about the YSL RPC lippies--the formula & long-wearing however, the only gripe I have is that I wish they would change the design of the lipstick tube because it gets covered with finger prints and does not look very chic at all :(  

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lip Color "Rose Libertin" #26 

The beautiful "YSL" embossed logo on the lipstick bullet

Me, wearing YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lip Color "Rose Libertin" #26--This shade really does not require a lip liner. 

Me, wearing YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lip Color "Rose Libertin" #26--out in natural light.  Sorry about my eyes....they are squinting from the sunlight :/

Laura Mercier Baked Blush Bronze "Ritual" - Summer 2013 (LE)

Laura Mercier Baked Blush Bronze "Ritual"- Summer 2013 (LE)--During a trip to my Nordstrom's LM counter, I was so intrigued by this new blush/bronzer from Laura Mercier!

This is a "baked" Italian powder with swirls of bronze, pink, tan, and other hues of beige, etc.  This powder is SO beautiful.  I rushed to buy it because it is a "LE".  This shade is called "Ritual" and it is the only shade that is available, so hurry if you want this one because it is a limited-edition.

The packaging is gorgeous as everything is with Laura's products!  Keep in mind that you should use this powder with a "light" hand because it is so pigmented and finely-milled.  I applied this blush/bronzer with a soft, medium-dense kabuki brush and it gave a perfect application.  I applied it to my cheeks, forehead, nose and chin.  This powder gives a very soft and natural finish that lasts for hours.  No heavy fragrance at all, which is a plus.

LM also just came out with another baked bronzer (matte formula), which is incredibly beautiful as well and comes in several shades.  I wish I had seen before this one, but oh well.  Too many bronzers to choose from!!  I highly recommend this one for that gorgeous summertime glow!  Get glowing, with Laura! :)

Close Up:  Baked on Italian terracotta tiles......Laura Mercier Baked Blush Bronze "Ritual" - Summer 2013 (LE) 

Me, wearing Laura Mercier Baked Blush Bronzer in "Ritual"

Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick "Rendez-vous"

Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick "Rendez-vous"--I have recently rediscovered Lancome's L'Absolu Rouge Lipsticks and I am so loving this formula!  This shade, "Rendez-vous" falls into the neutral category and is described as a copper-pink-beige; it's simply gorgeous and a great color to wear for every day.  OMG, and I love the scent too!  I wish Lancome would make this scent into a perfume, because I would surely purchase it!!  LOL :)

Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick "Rendez-vous" 

Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick "Rendez-vous" 

Me, wearing Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick in "Rendez-vous".  I am wearing this with a nude lip liner pencil.

Me, wearing Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick in "Rendez-vous"

MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick "Grande Dame"

MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in "Grande Dame"--I got so excited when I read that MAC was introducing some new lipsticks in their "mineralize" line!  These will be a permanent addition to MAC.  All of the shades are gorgeous however, I selected the shade "Grande Dame", which is a lovely mid-rose neutral shade.  I love the new packaging design and magnetic closure.  These retail for around $22 USD, so they are a bit pricey than the regular MAC lipsticks.  This formula is very hydrating, long-wearing and feels very light on the lips.  I wore this without a lip liner and it lasted for several hours without any bleeding whatsoever.  The color is very pigmented and fades evenly.  

Close-UP: MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in "Grande Dame"

Beautiful packaging...MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in "Grande Dame"

Me, wearing MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick "Grande Dame"--my eyes look weird again, geesh! :/
 

Boots No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil "Blackest Purple"

Boots No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil "Blackest Purple" --  You have probably noticed from visiting your local Target store that Boots No 7 has (or is in-process) of updating their entire line of skincare and cosmetics.  I was anxiously awaiting the new Boots No 7 in my Target store, and pleasantly (and not so pleasantly surprised).  First, let me say that while I like their updated packaging, it seems they discontinued many of their lipstick colors, particularly the "Stay Perfect" lipstick.  I think I should leave that for another review.  
This review is on the Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil in "Blackest Purple".  I have not tried Boots No 7 Eye Pencils before but I do love their lip liners.  The "Blackest Purple" is a beautiful deep plumb shade with shimmer.  It applies very easily.  I have not worn it yet so I can not comment on how long it holds-up.  More to follow!

Me, wearing Boots No 7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil in "Blackest Purple"

Boots No7 Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil "Blackest Purple"

Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner "Shine Collection Brilliance"

Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner "Shine Collection Brilliance"  --  I used to love Clairol's Herbal Essences Shampoos year ago, especially the Chamomile formula.  I have not tried this newer "updated' formula and will post updates once I have.  This new formula contains NO SULFATES (conditioner) or SILICONES (shampoo).  Now, I prefer no sulfates in my shampoo's, but was willing to give this a try.  The scent is fabulous with chamomile, aloe, passionflower extracts and several other botanicals.  Made in France.

Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner "Shine Collection Brilliance" 

Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in "Luminous Fig"

Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in "Luminous Fig" -- OMG!  I am falling in LOVE with Smashbox Cosmetics!  I just did a review on the nude lip liner, and this past weekend I bopped into ULTA to check out these waterproof shadow liner pencils that everyone is just raving about!

The "Luminous Fig" really caught my eye because it's such a unique color and after seeing it on another blog, I went to see if ULTA had these in stock and I got ONE of the last two left! The "Luminous Fig" really compliments my Hazel eyes -- I would describe this color as a deep brown w/bronze shimmer.  

My Husband actually liked it too, and I really value his opinion because Guy's know what they like!  I thought it might be too dark, but I immediately fell in love with it.  I was also eyeing-up a UD eye pencil that is similar to this one, but the color was more of a taupe and I really did not need another taupe pencil, so I got the Smashbox instead and SO glad I did.  

This eye pencil is SUPER creamy and long-wearing and SO easy to apply.  After about 10-hours, there was NO creasing and looked as fresh as when I first applied it in the morning (used a e/s primer).

I tend to have oily eyelids, so I just applied my UD Primer Potion on my lids before applying the Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner.  I applied the pencil to my lids and just above my lids (I have tiny lids); to give a more open-eyed look and immediately used the sponge tip to blend it out a little and to soften the edges, and I just love the result!  Another thing that I really love about this pencil is that it's so easy to draw a fine line, or make it thicker and smoke it out with the sponge tip!

I also used Laura Mercier's Lustre Eye Colour in "Topaz" just above the crease and then a lighter color eye shadow I used from one of my Sephora e/s trio's to soften and blend everything together.  Made in Italy.

Me, wearing Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in "Luminous Fig"

Another pic to show how it looks when just drawing a fine line above the lash line.  

Another Pic of me wearing Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in "Luminous Fig"--I applied all over lid and above crease, then smudged with sponge tip.

Close Up:  Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in "Luminous Fig" (in natural lighting; you can see what I mean about the color; it looks totally different than how it looks swatched on my hand.

Swatch:  Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in "Luminous Fig"  -- It's so difficult to photograph cosmetics because the colors always appear slightly different than in-person.  A gal on Makeup Alley described this color as a deep brown/mahogany with bronze shimmer.