tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36000159891123546992024-03-14T04:29:47.839+01:00delicate hummingbird.Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.comBlogger547125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-13531004127606603292012-09-06T21:39:00.001+02:002013-01-22T13:13:57.934+01:00i lost all my photos :(<br />
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sorry for not posting as regularly but last week i basically lost <i>all</i> my photos. an update of iPhoto (which i use to organize all my pics) for the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion has absolutely messed up my complete photo library, containing almost 14 000 images. as my last back up was wayyyy too long ago - yeah, that Time Machine program is f*cked up, too - i don't really get my work back if i restore the system. at least i know that my precious private photographs are not gone, which is always my biggest fear when shit like this happens. the pics are somewhere all over the place on the hard drive, just not where they're supposed to be and so complicated to access that i am just too exasperated to deal with it. i'm actually quite pissed with my computer and keep neglecting it. i had prepared material for over 50 blog posts, but am just too annoyed to get it back together at the moment. i hope i can shoot new stuff this weekend, i'm just sick of thinking about all the lost work. ARGH!!!<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-49448095040726256312012-08-30T22:07:00.000+02:002013-01-22T18:04:20.749+01:00Avon Super Shock Gel Eyeliner in Golden Fawn - dupe for Chanel Rose Platine?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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today just a quick eyeliner-review. i bought this <b>Avon Super Shock Gel Eyeliner</b> some months ago after i saw a review on <a href="http://cream89.blogspot.de/2012/04/avon-super-shock-gel-eyeliner.html" target="_blank">Cream's Beauty Blog</a>. not only is <b>Golden Fawn</b> a light metallic taupe, it also seemed to be a dupe to <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-stylo-yeux-waterproof-in-47-rose.html" target="_blank">Chanel Stylo Yeux in Rose Platine</a> - a beloved, but limited edition eyeliner that i only use sparingly to not run out of it.<br />
this has a creamy and soft texture and glides smoothly on the skin for a highly pigmented line without any dragging. just as Chanel Rose Platine, i like to wear this on the lower lashline. the silver taupe subtly defines the eye but also opens it because of its reflective quality. it contains tiny crystal flecks, so i don't use it on the waterline. staying power is medium, it does set but i still notice some smudging at the outer corner after 2 or 3 hours (doesn't seem to be sebum-proof). since the colour is so light, i don't mind it, though.<br />
i bought mine on ebay for about 6-7€.<br />
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so let's see if it's a dupe for <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-stylo-yeux-waterproof-in-47-rose.html" target="_blank"><b>Chanel Rose Platine</b></a> at all...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Avon Super Shock Gel Eyeliner in Golden Fawn - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-stylo-yeux-waterproof-in-47-rose.html" target="_blank">Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof in #47 Rose Platine</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Avon Golden Fawn - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-stylo-yeux-waterproof-in-47-rose.html" target="_blank">Chanel Rose Platine</a></span></div>
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they are very close, but Chanel is a bit more golden compared to Avon. also, Rose Platine is made of tiniest glitter particles which gives it a lot of complexity while Golden Fawn is a smooth metallic that has less dimension to it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Avon Golden Fawn - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-stylo-yeux-waterproof-in-47-rose.html" target="_blank">Chanel Rose Platine</a></span></div>
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as you can clearly see, Chanel is still there but Avon is not. the same result i experienced on the eye.<br />
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overall, i think Golden Fawn is <u>not</u> a spot-on dupe to Chanel Rose Platine, but applied, they have a very similar effect so i don't think you can tell if you don't look <i>very</i> closely.<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-21007690551029493322012-08-29T18:11:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:13:42.400+01:00Maybelline Superstay 10h Tint Gloss #540 Endless Ruby.<br />
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because i was too shy to wear it, right after buying the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/ysl-vernis-levres-glossy-stain-1-violet.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain #1 Violet Edition</a> i went to the drugstore and got this <b>Maybelline Superstay 10h Tint Gloss in #540 Endless Ruby</b> as a transition colour to get used to the bold lip.<br />
i also thought the two products were similar, so i wanted to try this cheaper alternative and compare them.<br />
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the Maybelline gloss comes in a bulgy tube, the packaging is really tasteless. the wide oval applicator is flexible and applies relatively precise, i don't find it as precise as the YSL Glossy Stain, but i also didn't need a lip brush to apply. with 10.5ml i think there is quite a lot content, i don't remember the exact price but it must have been something around 7-8€.<br />
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Endless Ruby is a rich ruby red. the texture is gel-like, thinner and more watery than i expected, this is more a very pigmented tint and less of a gloss. <br />
it has a strong artificial fruity scent of grapes, think grape candy. it applies evenly, a second layer can be added after the first is dried to intensify the colour and add a tiny bit of shine. the overall finish is not too shiny, maybe only like a creamy lipstick. the lip colour dries slightly sticky but not uncomfortably. my lips don't chap wearing this although there is no balmy phase to it like the Glossy Stains. wearing time is remarkable for a lightweight lip product like this, i had to retouch after about 4 hours to keep the intense colour. it fades down gradually when eating&drinking are involved because there's no glossy layer like in the YSL Vernis à Lèvres to keep the colour from dissolving when it comes in contact with liquids. that's my main complaint with how this stain wears - the colour fades mostly in the center of the lips and since this shade is so dark, i end up with a funny contrasting lip and its upgrade version: the "dark-lipliner-only" pout - if i focus on my beverages and cocktails too much and on my outer appearance too little ;)<br />
all in all a really beautiful bold lip stain from the drugstore. i swatched them all and this might be the best in intensity and colour. it's not so much a dupe for the unique texture of YSL Glossy Stains (very excited to try the new L'Oreal Shine Caresse - <i>these</i> should be the perfect dupes), but one of the acceptable alternatives.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">now that i'm uploading i notice that i don't have close up lip swatches. if you want to see them, please let me know so i will do some ;)</span><br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-8736780531377339702012-08-28T21:28:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:16:24.757+01:00Le Métier de Beauté Crème Fresh Tint in Tenné.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i want to show you <b>Le Métier de Beauté Crème Fresh Tint in Tenné</b>, one of 5 available shades of these cheek&lips creams. for comparisons and more reviews of them and other Le Métier blushes, check my <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/le-metier-de-beaute-creme-fresh-tints.html" target="_blank">overview post</a>. these cream blushes come in rubberized plastic screw pots which contain 5g each. they retail for 28$/£24 and are available at usual suspects like Nordstrom, Saks 5th Ave., Bergdorf Goodman, etc. in the US and on zuneta.com for Europe. <br />
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the shade <b>Tenné</b> is a caramel brown with strong rose tinge. it looks so boring in the pot but is such a beautiful, natural blush colour on the cheeks so please don't ditch it by the first impression. in this case, i'm quite happy that my skintone plays up the pink in each blush colour, making this a soft nude blush for me. it doesn't contain any shimmer but the creaminess creates a slight dewy sheen. the texture is quite soft compared to other cream blushes (not as soft as Illamasqua, though), but a bit more compact and drier than the other Crème Fresh Tints by LMdB. i apply my creamy cheek products with the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/10/hakuhodo-brushes-v.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo G5552</a> duo fibre brush, it applies and blends out effortlessly with the fingers, too. although these are so creamy, i don't have any problems with the staying power. on my oily skin, the colour doesn't melt off or become blotchy and starts to fade gradually after about 6-7 hours. this shade applies evenly and looks nice on my lips. it feels a bit dry but is not drying. Tenné looks lighter on my pigmented lips and appears as a beige nude on me, slightly too pale but ok to go with smokey eyes. i don't have similar shades in my cream blush arsenal, so i don't have comparisons for you. if you wish to see comparison swatches with particular powder blushes, please let me know.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Le Métier de Beauté Crème Fresh Tint in Tenné, swatched heavily and blended out</span></div>
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-61727593866922499872012-08-27T16:39:00.001+02:002013-01-22T13:17:14.601+01:00Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow #27.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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yet another belated review of my recent <b>Giorgio Armani</b> order, at least the one i'm talking about today is still available on douglas.de - if you order, don't forget to check <a href="http://www.frau-shopping.de/douglas-aktuelle-gratis-geschenke-9908.html" target="_blank">frau-shopping.de</a> for all the goodie-codes! shade <b>#27</b> is one of six <b>Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadows</b> released with the <b>Acqua Collection</b> for summer 2012, i have already shown you shade <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk-eye.html" target="_blank"><b>#28</b> here</a>.
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the loosely pressed hybrid cream/powder eyeshadow crumbles house in a glass pot with a plastic stopper inside. i store my pots upside down to see the colour that's inside. it contains 4g of product and costs 32$/30€.<br />
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<b>#27</b> is a mix of steel grey and reddish pink crumbles, as a result you'll get a complex smokey mauve with crystal flecks and tons of pink shimmer. this colour swatches with a strong pink tinge but turns to a mauvey taupe on my lids (it was a difficult task for my camera to capture the effect, it flashes between a taupe and dusty mauve in my swatches). i really like how it looks with my eye colour, the purple tinge only slightly contrasts the brown in my eyes but enough to bring it out. it's smooth and intensely pigmented with a highly metallic finish. i get the best pigmentation by using a firm, flat brush. fluffier or softer brushes don't always apply evenly and can cause fall outs. it blends out easily to a sheer glimmering veil (<i>really</i> beautiful effect). this is made for lazy people like me, it's creates a good portion of drama without the need of additional eyeshadows. the staying power didn't disappoint me - just like the other ETK Silk Eye Shadows i've used, it wears the whole day brilliantly without creasing or fading. luckily it's not like any of my existing grurples, it's shinier and more pink than any grey/purple cream- or powder eyeshadow i compared it to.<br />
another winner from this line, i really love these hybrid shadows and can totally recommend them. used sparingly (for example as accent colour only on the center of the lids), they even look great on those who swear by matte shadows. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/08/chanel-fall-2011-illusion-dombre-in-83.html" target="_blank">Chanel Illusoire</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/loreal-la-couleur-infaillibleindefectib.html" target="_blank">L'Oreal Metallic Lilac</a> - GA ETK #27 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk_14.html" target="_blank">GA ETK #4</a> - MUFE Aqua Cream #2</span></div>
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for this eye makeup i applied the eyeshadow all over the lid and on the lower lashline, a light champagne on the inner corner and purple eyeliner (forgot the combo, might be <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/max-factor-eye-liner.html" target="_blank">Max Factor Metallic Lilac</a> with GA ETK #27 dabbed over it?).<br />
on the cheeks some combo from Le Métier de Beauté's Blush Kaleidoscope and on the lips <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/chanel-lip-swatches.html" target="_blank">Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in #57 Imaginaire</a>.<br />
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together with my other ETKs: <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#1</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/12/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#2</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/04/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#3</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk_14.html" target="_blank">#4</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk_10.html" target="_blank">#6</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#9</a> - #27 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk-eye.html" target="_blank">#28</a></div>
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-54884127442841847462012-08-26T15:18:00.003+02:002013-01-22T13:17:31.033+01:00Hakuhodo Brushes VI.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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even though i haven't written about Hakuhodo brushes for a while it doesn't mean that i didn't buy them - so i want to start catching up with you today.<br />
if you're interested, here are all my Hakuhodo posts so far:<br />
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<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/hakuhodo.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo</a><br />
<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/hakuhodo-brushes-ii.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo Brushes II</a><br />
<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/hakuhodo-brushes-iii.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo Brushes III</a><br />
<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/hakuhodo-brushes-iv.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo Brushes IV</a><br />
<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/10/hakuhodo-brushes-v.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo Brushes V</a><br />
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this order only consisted of 3 brushes for my personal use:<br />
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the <a href="http://www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7" target="_blank"><b>K005</b></a> is a flat and firm brush made of weasel hair. it washes easily and keeps the shape perfectly, the build quality is superb as i'm used to with Hakuhodo.<br />
sometimes i use it to apply my eyeliner or even brow colour, but it excels any of my other brushes in applying cream eyeliner to my upper waterline (aka "the invisible eyeliner" to thicken your lashes without an obvious line). the shape, size and resilience of this brush are just perfect for that task, the flat shape is perfect for precise work, it's firm enough for an even and smooth application of colour but at the same time flexible, smooth and rounded to not irritate your sensitive waterline (unlike the MAC 231, which is a very similarly shaped synthetic brush but a bit too firm for this delicate area). it's one of my favourite brushes by Hakuhodo, i use it everytime i do my makeup.<br />
at 18$ a real steal - you must have it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">MAC 231 - Hakuhodo K005 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/10/makeupshow-brushes-2.html" target="_blank">MakeUpShow H07 Small Shader Brush</a></span></div>
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the <a href="http://www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=141" target="_blank"><b>S146</b></a> is a small round, tapered eyeshadow brush. it's one of Hakuhodo's flagship S 100 Series brushes made with a vermillion lacquered wooden handle and 24k gold/brass ferrule. blue squirrel hair was used for this brush, so it's incredibly soft and smooth but still not floppy.<br />
i don't use it often enough because i'm so lazy and simple with my eye makeup looks, but its distinct resilience point makes this brush great in applying dark colours precisely onto the crease/outer corner. i use a small brush like this for dramatic looks additionally to a bigger crease brush to get the perfect gradation of depth - the combination of 2 brushes makes this super easy. on the pictures below you can also see it compared to the very similar, but bigger <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/hakuhodo-brushes-ii.html" target="_blank">S142</a> and the even smaller <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/hakuhodo-brushes-iii.html" target="_blank">G5529BkSL</a> which i use for <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/tutorial-ulzzang-make-up.html" target="_blank">Aegyo Sal contouring</a> exclusively. at 38$ this is an expensive little brush, i don't think it's a must.<br />
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the <a href="http://www.hakuhodousa.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=93" target="_blank"><b>B505BkSL</b></a> is an oval shaped, very tapered blush brush made with a blend of blue squirrel and Sokoho goat hair. although it's not blue squirrel alone, the two hair types are composed together with such high craftsmanship that you only feel the softness of squirrel hair touching your face. the goat hair adds body and volume to the super dense brush, makes it slightly bouncier than my quite similar <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/10/hakuhodo-brushes-v.html" target="_blank">G5519BkSL</a> which is made with pure squirrel hair.<br />
this brush washes nicely without bleeding dye, it becomes a bit fluffier after drying but i usually put it into one of my <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/quick-tip-dirt-cheap-brush-guard-dupes.html" target="_blank">cheapo brush guard thingies</a> to get it back in shape. it only sheds a hair once in a while. the handle lays nicely in my hand and the shape leads me to use the brush rather in feathering strokes. it handles all kinds of blushes really well, regardless of pigmentation and how firm (or not) it's pressed. i even tried it with cream blush once, and was pleasantly surprised by how nicely it applies. <br />
for Hakuhodo, this would be the blush brush that i would recommend if someone asks me for a suggestion - it's a luxurious investment at 84$, but it's an allrounder which performs like one that costs much more (LOL i don't love it to tell innocent people to get a 130$ brush, so 80ish seems more moderate XD) - i think Irit at <a href="http://fabforties.de/" target="_blank">Fab Forties</a> loves hers a lot ;)<br />
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<b>NARS Lhasa</b> single eyeshadow was released sometime in winter/spring, it's now in their permanent line-up. i ordered mine few months ago on hqhair.com (i don't recommend to buy NARS on there at all, last time i ordered Outlaw blush it took them 3 weeks to send out my purchase! >( !!!)<br />
it comes in the typical sturdy mini compact of rubberized plastic and has a small mirror inside. it contains 2.2g and costs £16.50/24€.<br />
Lhasa is a dark silver with a hint of purple and fine silver shimmer, this is at the same time reason why i needed to have it but also reason why i shouldn't buy it - too big a risk getting a dupe of something i already own!<br />
the texture is very "NARS", rather firmly pressed, but very silky. rather sheer, but buildable. i experienced effortless blendability without fall-outs and an excellent staying power in combination with the NARS Pro Prime Eye Primer. the sheerness and pearly shimmer makes this cool toned colour blend in seamlessly with my skintone and this a versatile lid shade to wear alone or combined with different colours, warm or cool-toned, smokey or bright.<br />
fortunately, it's nothing like any dupe-suspect in my eyeshadow drawer since it's more silver than those grurples. <br />
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here i applied NARS Lhasa as lid shade and combined it with a bronze burgundy on the outer corner.<br />
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for this look it's Lhasa alone, with a metallic golden bronze liner (<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/urban-decay-liquid-liner-in-honey.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay Honey</a>).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/edward-bess-ultra-luminous-eyeshadow-in_16.html" target="_blank">Edward Bess Storm</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/chanel-ombre-essentielle-90-fauve.html" target="_blank">Chanel Fauve</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Shale</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Hypnotizing</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Smudged Violet</a> - NARS Lhasa - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/nars-barbuda.html" target="_blank">NARS Barbuda</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/delicate-hummingbird.html" target="_blank">Rouge Bunny Rouge Delicate Hummingbird</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/edward-bess-ultra-luminous-eyeshadow-in_16.html" target="_blank">Edward Bess Storm</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/chanel-ombre-essentielle-90-fauve.html" target="_blank">Chanel Fauve</a> - NARS Lhasa - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/nars-barbuda.html" target="_blank">NARS Barbuda</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/delicate-hummingbird.html" target="_blank">RBR Delicate Hummingbird</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Shale</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Hypnotizing</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Smudged Violet</a></span></div>
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-44027517683294591602012-08-24T12:01:00.001+02:002013-01-22T13:17:59.704+01:00Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine.<br />
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i bought two of <b>Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine</b> lipsticks last fall, <a href="http://intl-services.livejournal.com/" target="_blank">Maureen</a> helped me to pick them up during the Black Friday Sale.<br />
the lipsticks come in a clear plastic packaging with silver metallic
inner tube so you can see the colour well, they contain 3.4g of product
and retail for 30$. <br />
these are glossy lipsticks with medium pigmentation. both shades i chose contain very fine multicolour shimmer that doesn't feel gritty at all. the shimmer isn't too visible in normal daylight, it just adds to the shine, but it's sparkling in the sun. the formula is creamy and soft, it's melting like butter on your lips. the pigmentation of both can be sheer with 1 layer or medium when built up, the result is a very shiny, non-goopy and non-sticky finish. these lippies are free of scent, a relieve for those with a sensitive nose. lasting time is quite short as usual with these shiny lipsticks, i get about 2-3 hours out of them before the shine wears off. but even then, a thin film of balm and shimmer remains for a few more hours, keeping the lips moisturised and looking extremely velvety.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">swatched directly from the bullet, 1 swipe and 3 swipes</span></div>
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shade PK 340 is described as soft pink with warm undertone on the official website. it contains gold and pink microshimmer. this is an easy-to-wear happy pink.<br />
i've worn this shade for a girl's night out, when i came home at 3am or so
i went to remove my makeup and was shocked by the sexy lip i suddenly
saw in the mirror. my pout looked soft and lush thanks to some remaining
colour and the shimmer wrapped around my lips to give them a faint
balmy shine. this is a true bedroom lip, ladies! even <i>i</i> wanted to kiss them ;D<br />
now, i often wear these lipsticks blotted to get the look right away...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/fotd-with-chanel-fauve.html" target="_blank">Calvin Klein 215 Retro</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/chanel-rouge-coco-shine-in-57-aventure.html" target="_blank">Chanel RC Shine in 57 Aventure</a> - Shu Uemura PK 340 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/04/new-dior-addict-lipstick-564-model.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict in 564 Model</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/fotd-with-chanel-fauve.html" target="_blank">Calvin Klein 215 Retro</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/chanel-rouge-coco-shine-in-57-aventure.html" target="_blank">Chanel RC Shine in 57 Aventure</a> - Shu Uemura PK 340 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/04/new-dior-addict-lipstick-564-model.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict in 564 Model</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">swatched directly from the bullet, 1 swipe and 3 swipes</span></div>
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BG 395 is described as beigey pink with cool undertone on the website, it contains mainly pink and champagne microshimmer. it's a flattering beige-rose on me, i can't do paler "nudes".<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/fotd-with-chanel-fauve.html" target="_blank">Calvin Klein in 201 Luxe</a> - SUQQU Creamy Glow in 06 Umegasumi - Shu Uemura BG 935 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/chanel-rouge-coco-shine-in-boy.html" target="_blank">Chanel RC Shine in 54 Boy</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/fotd-with-chanel-fauve.html" target="_blank">Calvin Klein in 201 Luxe</a> - SUQQU Creamy Glow in 06 Umegasumi - Shu Uemura BG 935 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/chanel-rouge-coco-shine-in-boy.html" target="_blank">Chanel RC Shine in 54 Boy</a></span></div>
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just a quick and easy post with some nail polish swatches. about a month ago i stumbled across a KIKO store in a mall near where i live, i never cared for this brand so i wanted to try some. from what i saw i find that it does feel a little bit cheapo, from what i swatched (liquid&pencil eyeliners, eyeshadows) i think some items are not too bad at all, however, the halogen headlights where much too distorting. everything seemed beautifully shimmering and sparkling when in normal daylight it was a bit dull.<br />
a very positive thing is the swatch-friendliness of these counters. applicators, cotton buds, tissue, cotton pads, wet wipes, oil-based make up remover, sticky tape to swatch nailpolish - everything was provided for you to swatch at your pleasure.<br />
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in the end i only bought 3 nail polishes.<br />
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the polishes only cost 1.50€ each, they contain 11ml. they have a long and wide brush which applies evenly and is easy to use. a friend of mine surely bought almost all of the shades available XD<br />
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#383 (i wish they had names so they'd be at least memorable) is a dark teal, creme finish. it's opaque in 2 coats. applies evenly, lasts 4-5 days without chipping and only minimal tip wear.<br />
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#344 is a medium turquoise (leans a bit more blue), creme finish. i think it's on par with China Glaze For Audrey an the sort. a lovely pedi colour for the summer.<br />
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#383 a periwinkle blue, creme finish. i was searching for a colour like this for a long time: bright and right inbetween sky blue and lavender. opaque with 2-3 coats, applies evenly, has a very good staying power (it looked fine even after 5 days). <br />
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those nail polishes are certainly great. very cheap and the quality didn't disappoint.<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-74700445259399557752012-08-21T15:17:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:18:32.580+01:00favourites of the last months.<br />
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i haven't done a "favourites" post in ages, so this one not only features recent loves, but also some long time faves from the last 3 to 4 months or so.<br />
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i've been through a wild skincare journey this year. my skin was totally bonkers from the stress of my exams (resulting in an unhealthy diet and sleep circle and capricious hormonal activity), the last weeks i enjoyed this simple combo:<br />
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1 - <b>Kosé Medicated Sekkisei</b> - 360ml/71$.<br />
is a good toner that i use as softener (dabbed/slapped on with the hands rather than used as a after-cleanse with a cotton pad) to bring extra moisture to the skin. i used it the last 6 months or so, some weeks of experimenting with other softeners inbetween. i didn't notice a big whitening effect, but it adds a lot of moisture to my skin, making it lush and bright. i prefer it to other softeners i tried (with hyaluronic acid for example) since this one sinks in completely free of any residues or film (unlike those mentioned before) and feels fresh and clean. the herbal scent needs to get used to. surprisingly my skin got along with this really well, although it does contain alcohol while it couldn't cope with heavy duty softeners such as Clinique's or Neutrogena's. i sometimes combine with moisturising serums or just use it as hydrator alone under a silicone based serum or facial oil.<br />
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2 - <b>La Roche-Posay Effaclar K</b> - 30ml/12€.<br />
a moisturiser/treatment i started few weeks ago out of despair, i use this morning and night. my skin was just in a horrible state and for many people, this seems to be a big help. well, it's not moisturising enough for my skin oily skin, even in the summer, but i wanted to stay consistent and loyal to this product for at least 2 months to see full results. my skin seems to have regulated itself, it produces less sebum, i get less break outs, the pores became smaller.<br />
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3 - <b>Olay Regenerist Resurfacing Night Elixir</b> - 50ml/25€.<br />
<i>this product was sent to me by PR for consideration.</i><br />
a gentle chemical peel with glycolic acid. this is my current overnight-exfoliator (i used Paula's Choice before but ran out), i use it about 4-5 nights a week. dark scarring from bad pimples fade quicker and my skin is softer and brighter overall. <br />
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1 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/big-post-about-synthetic-foundation.html" target="_blank"><b>Louise Young LY34 Super Foundation Brush</b></a> - £24.<br />
the incredibly flawless finish this brush gives in combination with the Le Métier de Beauté Classic Flawless Finish Foundation is simply amazing. i just fell in love with it after i tried it with said foundation few months ago although i own the LY34 for over 2 years now. this brush is not as perfect with other foundations than the LMdB and vice versa, the LMdB is not as perfect when applied with other brushes. <br />
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2 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/beautyblender.html" target="_blank"><b>BeautyBlender</b></a> - 15€.<br />
what more to say about this long term staple of mine? was it ever <i>not</i> in my faves? anyhow, love it for the lighter foundations. feels fresh, is easy. better than any dupes.<br />
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3 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/09/foundation-overview-15-bourjois-healthy.html" target="_blank"><b>Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation</b></a> - 30ml/£12.<br />
once again, my skin got to a weird state when most foundations don't want to melt nicely into it but just sit around on the surface looking grainy and cakey. luckily in Bourjois' Healthy Mix i've found one that looks amazing on. it's exactly the amount of moisture my skin needs at the moment, so it evens out and refines my skin texture and has this healthy shine that makes me look like i had a good skin day. it has sufficient coverage but feels lightweight. even without setting powder it looks nice on me for about 6-7 hours in this hot weather. <br />
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4 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/foundation-overview-21-le-metier-de.html" target="_blank"><b>Le Métier de Beauté Classic Flawless Finish Foundation</b></a> - 30ml/68$/£55/~70€.<br />
i reviewed this foundation just a few weeks ago. it's big love, guys. flawless finish, great shade (the peachy undertone flatters my complexion so much!), longlasting. i can't wish for more.<br />
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5 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/im-diggin-powders-dior-capture-totale.html" target="_blank"><b>Dior Capture Totale High Definition Radiance Loose Powder</b></a> - 11g/60€.<br />
very fine powder that merges beautifully with the foundation (especially with the LMdB - together with the Louise Young brush these might be my holy trinity foundation-wise for 2012) and the skin. it has nice blurring qualities and smoothes your skin surface right after application. but about an hour later, the skin looks purely stunning. lush and healthy, as if you had 100% perfect skin and just applied a moisturizer. almost impossible, i even had to look twice into the magnifying mirror. glad that i rediscovered it after forgetting about it for a long time.<br />
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6 - <b>Chikuhodo Z-1 Powder Brush</b> - ~205€.<br />
this is not just expensive, it's insanely expensive. but i don't regret it at all. honestly, i even prefer this to the legendary SUQQU Face Brush for face powder application. i owe the few of you, who are seriously thinking about purchasing one of these, a detailed review.<br />
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1 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/chanel-soleil-tan-de-chanel-bronzing.html" target="_blank"><b>Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronze Universel</b></a> - 30g/41€.<br />
sparingly used, this is perfect to bronze up the skin while giving some coverage at the same time. i like it for "cream-products-only" days when my skin feels dry, it has a very authentic glow.<br />
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2 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/edward-bess-ultra-luminous-bronzer-in.html" target="_blank"><b>Edward Bess Ultra Luminous Bronzer in Daydream</b></a> - 8.5g/£36/~45€.<br />
great bronzer. natural result and so easy to use since it almost blends on its own.<br />
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3 - <b>Le Métier de Beauté Kaleidoscope Blush Kit</b> - 14g/£75/~95€.<br />
i've been playing with all the different layering possibilities of this one. it's fun and the results are lovely. more on that in a future review.<br />
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4 - <b>Givenchy Le Prisme Visage Bucolique in Bucolic Blossoms</b> - 11g/43€. LE.<br />
i showed you how i use this finishing powder as highlighter in my <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/tutorial-ulzzang-make-up.html" target="_blank">ulzzang makeup tutorial</a>. it contains different pale pastels to antagonize dullness, redness or sallowness in the skin. i just love that it's basically a correcting powder palette, you can use the colours mixed together but also each on its own for a selective effect. and it looks so gorgeous! i always fall for Givenchy's sprinkled powder designs. <br />
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5 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/06/burberry-light-glow-in-no-07-earthy_19.html" target="_blank"><b>Burberry Light Glow No.07 Earthy Blush</b></a> - 7g/38€.<br />
p.e.r.f.e.c.t. cheek contour shade for me, the texture is divine.<br />
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using over 750€ worth in brushes only for the cheek area - that's brush decadence, condensed to the highest level. but please don't judge, i just live once ;)<br />
i'm an extra bad evil blogger since i often declare my love for these treasures but even haven't given them a proper review on here yet, oops ^^<br />
these brushes are soooo good. *pets Chikuhodo Z-9, tilts head back, rolls the eyes and <i>sighs</i>...* you can imagine that i have this typical brush-reviewer orgasm right at this moment. no seriously, it's <i>that</i> good.<br />
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1 - <b>Chikuhodo Z-9 Powder Brush</b> - ~205€.<br />
i apply powder bronzer to the perimeters of my face with this brush. it replaces the Paula Dorf Powder Brush i always used, but is like 10 times better (not to defame the Paula Dorf brush, it's an amazing tool!).<br />
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2 - <b>SUQQU Face Brush</b> - ~230€.<br />
this icon is degraded to occasional contouring or blushing work now. need to find a bigger task for it but the shape is awesome for first-layer-contouring (--> <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/tutorial-ulzzang-make-up.html" target="_blank">ulzzang makeup tutorial</a>). <br />
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3 - <b>Chikuhodo Z-2 Highlight Brush</b> - ~100€.<br />
this is both perfect for contouring (when i used the SUQQU Face Brush, this does the second layer.) and highlighting. <br />
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4 - <b>Chikuhodo Z-4 Cheek/Highlight Brush</b> - ~100€.<br />
my first Chikuhodo, i'm lucky to have snatched it at bargain price & perfect condition in a blogsale (forevermore, i'll be thankful that <a href="http://drivelaboutfrivol.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Kate</a> is so minimalistic and reasonable). i've never <i>not-</i>used it for blush since its first wash at my home.<br />
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5 - <b>SUQQU Cheek Brush</b> - ~110€.<br />
my former blush brush love plays the role as layering brush now. it puts a beautiful sheer veil of fine shimmer over already blushed cheeks. <br />
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1 - <b>Maybelline Cream Eyeshadows in On and on Bronze and Permanent Taupe</b> - 8€.<br />
very good drugstore cream shadows, the colours are lovely (On and on Bronze) and unique (Permanent Taupe). <br />
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2 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/rouge-bunny-rouge-periwinkle-cardinal.html" target="_blank"><b>Rouge Bunny Rouge Longlasting Eyeshadow in Periwinkle Cardinal</b></a> - 2.4g/£22/28€/34$.<br />
my favourite summer-colour for this year. a bit out of my comfort zone but still super wearable and easy to combine. <br />
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3 - <b><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/burberry-sheer-eyeshadow-no22-pale.html" target="_blank">Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in No.22 Pale Barley</a></b> -2.5g/25€.<br />
this must be one of my favourite eyeshadows of all time. so pretty. sooo good. <br />
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4 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/loreal-la-couleur-infaillibleindefectib.html" target="_blank"><b>L'Oreal Color Infallible in Magnetic Coral</b></a> - 3.5g/£7. LE.<br />
very out of my comfort zone, it's not only <i>not</i>-neutral but colourful, it's even a red-tone. makes it all the more exciting!<br />
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5 - <b>MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack</b> - 3g/19€.<br />
i've tried a few other ones but still always come back to my trusty, old (literally, i need a new one.) Blacktrack. i only use it for the upper waterline&tightlining. on the lids, i have some transferring issues with this.<br />
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6 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk-eye.html" target="_blank"><b>Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadow in #28</b></a> - 4g/30€.<br />
well on the way to become an all time fave. love the almost glossy, complex pinky-bronze glimmer.<br />
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7 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-cham-pale-part-ii.html" target="_blank"><b>MAC Nail Lacquer in Soirée</b></a> - 10ml/13€.<br />
i really enjoyed the contrast of foil shimmer and smooth creme finish in a half moon ruffian manicure (like <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/catrice-new-range-fall-2012-dupes.html" target="_blank">here</a>), this was my favourite base to go with deep navy, black purple and so on.<br />
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8 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/k-palette-1-day-tattoo-real-lasting.html" target="_blank"><b>K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner</b></a> - ~12€.<br />
best black liquid liner i've ever used. very precise, very easy to manoeuvre, very good staying power.<br />
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9 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/06/new-brows.html" target="_blank"><b>K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyebrow</b></a> - ~16€.<br />
this liquid brow pen was like an epiphany to me. made my brows look neater than ever.<br />
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10 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/chanel-rouge-allure-extrait-de-gloss-in.html" target="_blank"><b>Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in #52 Génie</b></a> - 8g/30€.<br />
great peach gloss for soft colour and sheer, but even coverage without creeping into lip lines. i really like the texture of these.<br />
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of course i loved my eyeshadow palettes as well, the stars amongst them are <b>SUQQU Blend Color Eyeshadow</b> and <b>Guerlain Écrin 6 Couleurs</b>, of each i own 4 (wouldn't mind to get the whole range, though!).<br />
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<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/guerlain-ecrin-6-couleurs-in-2-place.html"><b>#2 Place Vendôme</b></a><b><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/guerlain-ecrin-6-couleurs-in-2-place.html" target="_blank"> </a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/06/guerlain-ecrin-6-couleurs-in-29-rue-de.html" target="_blank">#29 Rue de Sèvres</a></b><br />
<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/06/guerlain-ecrin-6-couleurs-in-68-champs_05.html"><b>#68 Champs Élysées</b></a><br />
<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/12/guerlain-ecrin-6-couleurs-in-93-rue-de.html"><b>#93 Rue de Passy </b></a><br />
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each 7.2g/74€<br />
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1 - <b>Chikuhodo Z-5 Eyeshadow Brush</b> - ~65€<br />
so smooth, so soft! it's unimportant what colour it applies, this is a treat for the lids. <br />
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2 - <b>SUQQU Eye Brush L</b> - ~65€<br />
same here as above. as good as it gets. <br />
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3 - <b>SUQQU Eye Brush M</b> - ~65€<br />
again, incredibly luxurious feel. amazing for the outer corner/other detail work. <br />
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4 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/edward-bess-luxury-eye-brush.html" target="_blank"><b>Edward Bess Luxury Eye Brush</b></a> - £32/~40€.<br />
this is also one of my all time favourite tools. i haven't found a better (in terms of effectivity) blending brush than this. everyone needs an Edward Bess Luxury Eye Brush in their life.<br />
♪♫ i wanna be a billionaire, so f*cking bad. buy all of my readers Edward Bess... ♪♫<br />
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5 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/hakuhodo-brushes-iii.html" target="_blank"><b>Hakuhodo G5529BkSL Eye Shadow Brush round</b></a> - 21$.<br />
for a long time, i didn't have a proper use for this, but now it's my Aegyo Sal brush and i'd never want to miss it again! i was lucky to already own the right tool when i started contouring my Aegyo Sal (--> <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/tutorial-ulzzang-make-up.html">ulzzang makeup tutorial</a>). and what's nicer than a blue squirrel brush extra for this 0.2cm² of skin?<br />
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6 - <b>Hakuhodo K005 Eye Shadow Brush round and flat</b> - 18$.<br />
is there a step up from perfect? because only that could describe how this brush relates to the upper waterline/tightlining. <br />
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1 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/06/new-brows.html" target="_blank"><b>Louise Young LY31 Angled Brow Sable</b></a> - £13.<br />
trusty brow brush. i'm so used to this brush that i haven't even looked around for a better alternative. will get the Chikuhodo Z-6 though. <br />
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2 - <b>MAC 242 Shader Brush</b> - 27€.<br />
workhorse lay-down brush. handles those hybrid eyeshadows like Giorgio Armani or Chanel Illusion d'Ombres very well. however, i must change to Shu Uemura's Sable and Kolinsky brushes as soon as possible. (<a href="http://theblackpanties.blogspot.de/">The Black Panties</a>' arguments are mouthwatering)<br />
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3 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/06/trish-mcevoy-29-tapered-blending-brush.html" target="_blank"><b>Trish McEvoy #29 Tapered Blending Brush</b></a> - 32$.<br />
perfect shape for a quick and easy outer V/crease shading, it does all the work for you. <br />
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4 - <b>Le Métier de Beauté Concealer Brush</b> - £42/~53€.<br />
haven't used it often enough, i always forget to about it (it's so short and gets lost in my brush stand) and quickly blend with my fingers or Hakuhodo 212. the times i did, surprisingly i really enjoyed this classic shape. it's almost something new to me since i already started out with the fluffy brushes back then.<br />
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5 - <b>MAC 181 Small Kabuki</b> - 40€. LE.<br />
this is the old version of this brush (not the scratchy crappy SE version that came with various Mineralize Kits). exceptionally soft (for MAC) and good quality. its only use is for the Chanel cream bronzer, but this job it does quite well.<br />
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6 - <b><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/10/hakuhodo-brushes-v.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo G5552 4mm Powder & Liquid Brush round/angled</a></b> - 45$.<br />
this is like your-fingers-but-heaps-better for cream blush. loved the combo G5552 ♥ <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/nars-blushes-revisited-8-cactus-flower_25.html">Nars Cactus Flower</a> on those "cream-products-only" days.<br />
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7 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/cheek-stains.html" target="_blank"><b>Yves Rocher Watercolour Effect Blush in Corail Nude</b></a> -7ml/3€. LE.<br />
i was on the stain-train for a while, then proceeded to the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/ysl-vernis-levresglossy-stain-8-orange.html">Glossy Stains</a> and the sort. but the simple liquid/gel stains are still best for a natural, fresh look --> <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/tutorial-ulzzang-make-up.html">ulzzang makeup tutorial</a>.<br />
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a big, <i>big</i>, BIG love: my new camera set up. i got it as small reward for graduation (i chose camera over iPad). not only does it push me to get creative and finally make good use out of the functions of a DSLR (i was always to lazy and reluctant to look into such stuff when i used the 500D from my brother), it also is a big help for blogging. the tripod, the RC release and the tilty-swively screen make self-portraits and eye makeup close-ups <i>so</i> much easier.<br />
i really enjoy photography now. downside: lenses are far more expensive than makeup/brushes. therefore the photography budget rivals with my makeup budget. only loser: me, because i want it all.)<br />
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for those who are interested, i use a Canon 600D/Rebel T3i.<br />
RC release: Canon RC-6 <br />
lenses: Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS, Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 II, Sigma DG 70-300mm 1:4-5.6<br />
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my biggest favourite of the year (or maybe the last 7 years? ^^) is to finally graduate from med school. woohoo! i treated myself to the Chikuhodo brushes if you wondered XD<br />
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inspired by many beautiful blogs i wanted to make some changes to the template of mine. it's now wider and has a cleaner touch to it. post header and footer are "stylishly" tweaked, also the sidebar has been swept off of messy follower gadgets. RSS, facebook (haha i even created a facebook page because everybody and their dog already has it), twitter and Bloglovin' are now bundled in my chic handmade social media icons </proudly pats herself on the back>.<br />
to keep the sidebar tidy, i've put the pages into a menu on the page header. the favicon is now the little hummingbird.<br />
helpful posts are still on the sidebar, as well as the archives and re-organized labels. my blogroll is down at the bottom of the page, there you can also find an incoming list/wish list and of course my fishies, which are always hungry.<br />
you may have noticed that the "mark" and "copy" function of certain text passages via right-click is not available anymore, i had to disable it to prevent and counteract content theft. this is also the reason why i had to set the RSS feeds to "short". my dear blogger friend <b>Zuzu's Petals </b>from<b> Everyday Beauty</b> has made a <a href="http://theeverydaybeauty.blogspot.de/2012/06/protecting-blogger-blog-images-and.html" target="_blank">fantastic tutorial</a> to show you how you can easily imply this to your blog.<br />
another approach to protect my copyright is to watermark my photos. since i usually write very photo-heavy posts and also didn't retouch and edit my images with a program capable of watermarking, i was just too lazy to do it with every single photograph. recent and older incidences of copyright infringement have won my lazy butt over, though. i also post less frequently now, so in the end there are not too many pictures need to be edited. now i've already uploaded a ton of pics for various drafts, so the next 10 posts or so will still be non-watermarked as before. but in the future, i plan to mark my images with this stamp:<br />
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a few weeks ago i made my order for the new <b>Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eye Shadows</b> from the <b>Acqua Collection</b> for summer 2012. i went for <b>#27</b> and <b>#28</b>, and today it's about the latter.<br />
i ordered on douglas.de (only the shades #27 and #29 are still available on there, GA always sells out quickly -.-) and as always, <a href="http://www.frau-shopping.de/douglas-aktuelle-gratis-geschenke-9908.html" target="_blank">frau-shopping.de</a> was overly helpful to grab some great GWPs.<br />
these contain 4g each and cost ~30€/32$. <br />
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shade #28 is a mix of golden bronze and reddish purple crumbles, the result is an exciting and complex bronze with gold and crystal microglitter flecks and pink shimmer.<br />
the result is very sparkly and dimensional, it has a medium pigmentation but is easily buildable to an opaque intensity. it blends beautifully and doesn't cause fall outs, the microglitter particles adhere well on the lids once pressed on.<br />
i am totally in love with this shade at the moment, it's perfect to wear on it's own and since it's a neutral with lots of dramatic sparklelicious going on, it's both great for day and night time. not only does this have an amazing staying power (lasts 12h+ even without primer), but <b>it even looks better and better as the time goes by!</b> after a few hours, the eyeshadow starts to merge with my natural oils or so and the finish becomes reflective, metallic and almost gloss-like (but without the creasing). together with the complex pinky bronze mix of colour - super pretty. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk_10.html" target="_blank">GA ETK Silk Eye Shadow #6</a> - GA ETK Silk Eye Shadow #28</span></div>
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together with my other ETKs: <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#1</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/12/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#2</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/04/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#3</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk_14.html" target="_blank">#4</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk_10.html" target="_blank">#6</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk.html" target="_blank">#9</a> - #27 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/08/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk-eye.html" target="_blank">#28</a></div>
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-1009667948386294582012-08-15T12:16:00.001+02:002013-01-22T13:20:48.671+01:00[tutorial] ulzzang make up.<br />
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i've quite never done real tutorials on here, i'm not a big fan of tutorials anyways since to me, makeup should stay somewhat spontaneous and creative. you might want to learn techniques and rough schemes (i think the vloggers and serious makeup artists on youtube do a brilliant job!), but the choice of product and colour should stay up to you.<br />
so this is my first attempt on a full face tutorial-like post, in fact it's just a step by step highlighting on some tricks and techniques i developed during the last year or so. <br />
please bear with any shortcomings, as always your constructive criticism is highly appreciated!<br />
(also, please overlook the "old" photo quality, the pictures for this post were shot a few months ago.)<br />
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some time ago i told you that i was into the "ulzzang" makeup look. ulzzang, uljjang or eoljjang is a korean term and means "best face" or "good looking" - to me, it's to make the best out of oneself in an almost indiscernable manner.<br />
it's all about this very youthful and natural look that is adorable on hallyu starlets.<br />
this includes a flawless, bright complexion makeup and point makeup that sculpts, enhances and flatters your features without adding too much obvious effects such as colour or shimmer. the aim is to look pure and natural, but most times there are many products and a lot of work behind.<br />
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my approach is the soft version of "ulzzang", no fake eyelashes, <i>circle lenses,</i> or <i>duckface</i> - promise!<br />
although many steps and even more products are involved, it's a well thought out selection. choose the most refined textures, natural finishes and perfect shades for your skintone.<br />
the full-on look would cost too much effort for everyday, this is something i'd do for a job interview or first date and the like. on a normal day-to-day-basis, i can still embrace many of the steps shown here, though!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">ByTerry Hyaluronic Face Glow - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/06/foundation-overview-11-guerlain.html" target="_blank">Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/beautyblender.html" target="_blank">BeautyBlender</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">face concealer: <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/essence-new-range-eye-brushes.html" target="_blank">Essence Smokey Eyes Brush</a> - Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">undereye concealer: <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/giorgio-armani-master-corrector-2.html">Giorgio Armani Master Corrector #2</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/giorgio-armani-high-precision-retouch.html">Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch Concealer</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/im-digging-powders-part-iv.html" target="_blank">Guerlain Les Voilettes Mineral</a> - Chikuhodo Z1</span></div>
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starting point is the regular face makeup with +/- primer, foundation, +/- undereye corrector, undereye and face concealer, setting powder. maybe be a bit more thorough with pinpoint-concealing to achieve a flawless canvas.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">spooley wand - MAC Copperplate - K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyebrow - P2 Brow Gel - Louise Young L31</span></div>
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now i'd do my brows, this is a key feature in ulzzang makeup. the eyebrows should be quite full and thick, very straight and well-groomed to open up the lid space and fake this child-like innocent expression for a bright and youthful look.<br />
i fill in my brows very carefully and use brow powder, a liquid pen to fake hair structure where there's none and brow gel. you can find a more detailed description in my <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/06/new-brows.html" target="_blank">brow tutorial</a>.<br />
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the asian ideal of beauty also consists of a slim face with almost pointy chin contour, a V-shaped face. as i have a rounded face shape but am not averse to a slimmer jawline i would want to fake this with contouring (wouldn't really consider plastic surgery like implants or jawbone reshaping ;) ).<br />
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since i've blanked out a lot of dimension in my skin with foundation and concealer, now i need to draw it back on.<br />
to slim down the face and subtly define the V-line, i'd apply a slightly darker powder to the perimeter of my face (marked area on the pic below XD excuse my poor photo-editing skills). i prefer a powder foundation or face powder a few shades darker than my skintone to a classic bronzer since the often darker and orange tinged bronzer colour can look obvious and unnatural.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Chikuhodo Z2 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/06/burberry-light-glow-in-no-07-earthy_19.html" target="_blank">Burberry Earthy Blush No.07</a></span></div>
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additionally to the warmth i gave to the outer parts of the face, i also contour the cheekbones with a different shade. to fake the shadow of imaginary prominent cheekbones, i would go for a darker colour with less orange but more rose and grey tones than what i used in the step before. <br />
i usually blend out the first layer more softly (about to the size of the marked area), the second layer to intensify the depth is thinner, think the "magic line" - of course everything with utmost subtlety.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/nyx-blush-in-taupe.html" target="_blank">NYX Blush in Taupe</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/brush-weekend-ii-rmk-eyeshadow-brushes.html" target="_blank">RMK Eyeshadow Brush M</a></span></div>
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an outstanding feature of the look is the very highlighted nose bridge to make it appear slimmer, straighter and higher, and to accent this i need to contour my nose. <br />
from the root almost down to the tip i'd softly apply a contour powder with a smallish fluffy brush (contouring the root of the nose also adds more dimension to the eyes). i use a different shade for nose contouring than for cheek contouring, it should be a taupe with more grey in it since i don't need any rose tinge in the center of my face at all.<br />
nose contouring is a tricky job, you can easily end up with a crooked, too thick or too thin looking nose or the drag-queen-look if you overdo it. you might want to try it a few times first (for example in the evening prior to makeup removal) before actually integrating this step into your routine. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Givenchy Le Prisme Visage Bucolic Blossoms (only lavender part) - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/hakuhodo.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo Kokutan Eyeshadow Brush L</a></span></div>
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since it's all about a bright and perfected complexion, highlighting is a must. shadows and hollows are put, now it's time to set some lights. because subtlety rules, i avoid shimmery products and go for colour-highlighting. a pale lavender shade with low pearl finish would be my first choice. it contrasts and absorbs any sallowness in my complexion and brightens effectively.<br />
i'd apply the powder with a soft and small brush down the center of the face, fake a high nose and pointy chin and so on ;) for a more authentic look i could even go with a much stronger white pearl highlight for the bridge of the nose but since i'm on the low-key level, i'll stick with the sheer face highlighter.<br />
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here you have my eye before eye makeup. the aim is a bright, wide awake look with depth and dimension but without adding obvious elements. <br />
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first i'd add a natural colour very sheerly on the lids to make them appear less plain. i chose a cream shadow but of course it could be a powder eyeshadow as well. it should be a shade that is a few nuances darker than your skintone, without shimmer or pearl.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-ii.html" target="_blank">MAC Shroom</a> - Chikuhodo Z5</span></div>
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where the light would naturally hit the eye area, i apply a light pearly champagne shade to enhance the natural sheen on the skin and to sculpt and brighten the eye.<br />
i'm not too happy with my choice of MAC Shroom on that day, though. an eyeshadow with a more refined finish would've been better. sometimes i'd add a shimmery champagne cream eyeshadow on the lower waterline for an extra bright look (i like <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/benefit-creaseless-cream-shadowliner.html" target="_blank">Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit</a> or <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/04/make-up-for-ever-aqua-cream-13.html" target="_blank">Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #13</a> for this purpose and would apply it with a brush like the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/paula-dorf-brushes-ii.html" target="_blank">Paula Dorf Eye Definer Brush</a>).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Permanent Taupe - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/10/makeupshow-brushes-2.html" target="_blank">MakeUpShow H07 Small Shader Brush</a></span></div>
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this step adds great depth and definition to the eyes, but it's so subtle that you can't really put your finger on it. with a firm and flat brush, i would apply a matte warm grey shade (i like Maybelline's cream shadow for longevity, but a powder eyeshadow like MAC Copperplate is also fine) very closely along the outer half of the upper lashline (thickens the lashline indiscernably, works as extra-subtle eyeliner to define and elongate the eye), fill in the small triangle shape on the outer corner of the lower lashline (adds depth and dimension to the eye) and meet and elongate the shadow on the outer corner. if needed, i'd blend out the edges very slightly to merge the line with my skin.<br />
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to thicken the upper lashline and define the eye without the need of an obvious eyeline, i apply some black gel eyeliner on the upper inner rim (upper waterline) and work it into the roots of the lashes. for this task, i've yet to come across a brush more perfect than the Hakuhodo K005. it's thin, firm and smooth.<br />
you definitely have heard of this "trick" before, but if you apply the gel eyeliner on the whole length of the upper waterline like normal, black smudges can reveal that you're wearing makeup when the time goes by. instead, just concentrate the ink on the center part above your pupil, this is less obvious but still has enough impact.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers - Kiss Me Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara</span><br />
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my eye and face without and with this eye make up. a big difference without lots of drama.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/nyx-blush-in-taupe.html" target="_blank">NYX Blush in Taupe</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/hakuhodo-brushes-iii.html" target="_blank">Hakuhodo G5529BkSL</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">on my researches on "ulzzang" beauty i came across this very weird but interesting feature: the AEGYO SAL. this means "cute skin" and names the little extra flap of skin with connective tissue and fat underneath your lower lashline. closely, it looks weird but from a distance, the aegyo sal make the eyes appear bigger and give the person a cute and youthful look (hence the name) because it mimics the puffiness you get when you smile - even if you don't.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">it's not the same as eye bags or puffiness from fatigue that we want to get rid of and people, who don't have it even undergo plastic surgery to get it. i think it only works or works best on the rather plain features of an asian face. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">because the aegyo sal always consists of the part that catches the light and its counterpart that casts the shadow, i sometimes contour mine to enhance it. with a very small rounded brush and the nose contour powder i fill in a defined area right where the shadow of my aegyo sal is and lightly sculpt it to fake a rounder, fuller appearance. on the flap above i concentrate a light, shimmery or pearly shadow on the center of the lower lashline that reflects the light even more (step 2 of my eye make up).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">aegyo sal contouring is a sensitive step similar to the nose contouring. you don't want to go too obvious (just looks weird) but even more, you don't want to go too vague because in this case, it will only look like massive dark circles. a well-brightened undereye area just underneath the aegyo sal contour is a must!</span></span></div>
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now it's finally time to add some colour and life back to the face. nude blushes are suitable as well as light pinks for this child-/doll-like complexion. i went with something inbetween that looks natural on my skintone but makes me look fresh and alive at the same time. it's important not to use shimmery shades and to blend it <i>really</i> well into the skin.<br />
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the final step to complete the "ulzzang" makeup are flushed lips. they should look like you have bitten on them or eaten strawberries just now. for a natural result, i wanted to retain the texture of my lips, so nothing shiny or glossy. thus, a light coral stain is the most suitable choice and it's longlasting, too. i exfoliated my lips before application to let them look fuller and smoother.<br />
i focused to build up the saturation of the colour near the inner parts of my lips for this "just bitten" effect.<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-42190354394775947322012-08-13T16:14:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:21:11.260+01:00Catrice new range - fall 2012. (dupes!)<br />
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a photo-heavy post of some Catrice products i recently bought, few are from the old permanent range but the major part are newly launched products.<br />
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i bought 5 powder eyeshadows, only 2 of them from the new range and one (in the middle you see Mr. Copper's Field) i even re-bought after selling it but then missing it. my previous review of <b>Mr. Copper's Field</b> you can find <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/catrice-eyeshadow-mr-coppers-fields.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
Catrice's Absolute Eye Colour powder eyeshadows contain 2g each and cost 2.75€. they come in a sturdy acrylic case. <br />
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<u>__________#350 Starlight Espresso__________</u></div>
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this is such a great matte shadow! this muddy grey is superfine and creamy smooth, not too hard or dusty. it applies evenly and pigmented, reminds me very much of MAC Matte² texture especially since <b>Starlight Espresso</b> seems to be a perfect dupe for MAC Copperplate eyeshadow, maybe a tiny bit more warm. i love Copperplate for my <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/06/new-brows.html" target="_blank">brows</a> so i intended to use this as brow powder also. it works very nicely! and also as a crease colour for a nude look this is perfectly suitable. i wish they did a wider variety of neutral shades in this formula.<br />
i used it as brow powder in all my eye makeup shots for this post, if you want to see how it looks worn, just scroll down a little.<br />
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a very promising new shade is <b>Dorian's Grey</b>. a pale grey with gold and pink shimmer in it which made me think it was a dupe for MAC Vex instantly. in direct comparison, Vex has a stronger pink duochrome sheen while Dorian's Grey has a gold duochrome. this eyeshadow is silky and sheer, i like to use it as a blending colour (to neutralize otherwise too warm eyeshadows and to add a special twist with the slight gold sheen) or on the inner corners.<br />
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this is a permanent shade. i heard that it's a perfect dupe for MAC Satin Taupe, and it is. the texture and pigmentation are even superior to Satin Taupe. i was never a big fan of this icon eyeshadow by MAC, but it's a basic shade that shouldn't be missing in an extensive collection. just like Satin Taupe, <b>Catrice My First Copperware Party</b> looks like a plummy brown in the pan but turns to a weird orange brown once swatched/applied on my skintone. i only use it when i want a very warm eyeshadow look. do you have similar problems with one of these shadows?<br />
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<u>__________#560 I Like To Mauve It__________</u></div>
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i had very high hopes for this eyeshadow when i first saw it on various blogs. i thought <b>Catrice I Like To Mauve It</b> might make a perfect drugstore dupe for my beloved <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/09/le-metier-de-beaute-true-colour-eye.html" target="_blank">Le Métier de Beauté Corinthian</a>. however, ILTMI is nowhere near being a dupe. it's too firmly pressed, very sheer and flaky. on top of that, i have problems with flaky silver fall out with this eyeshadow. it misses a lot of dimension and depth from the mix of warm and cool tones that Corinthian has and applies just as a sheer, not even buildable lavender sheen on my lids. quite disappointed with this colour!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Catrice ILTMI - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.com/2011/09/le-metier-de-beaute-true-colour-eye.html" target="_blank">LMdB Corinthian</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Catrice ILTMI - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.com/2011/09/le-metier-de-beaute-true-colour-eye.html" target="_blank">LMdB Corinthian</a></span></div>
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Dorian's Grey - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/catrice-eyeshadow-mr-coppers-fields.html" target="_blank">Mr. Copper's Fields</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/new-catrice-eyeshadows.html" target="_blank">Oh, It's Toffeeful!</a></div>
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My First Copperware Party - Starlight Espresso - I Like To Mauve It</div>
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i bought 3 Made To Stay Longlasting Eyeshadows. they are cream shadows with high lasting power and are suitable to wear alone or underneath powder eyeshadows. they contain 5g and cost around 4€. they come in a glass pot, i think the opening is too small and the product level too low, quite uncomfortable if you want to apply with your fingers.<br />
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is a permanent shade. it's a dark pewter and very much reminds me of <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/benefit-creaseless-cream-shadowliner.html" target="_blank">Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans</a>. it has a creamy texture, not as smooth as Benefit's but workable. it blends nicely and sets to a smudgeproof finish. i don't like that its pigment is not very fine though, it looks a bit like smudged dirt on my lids. if you can't get Skinny Jeans, <b>Romans Gone Bad</b> is acceptable as affordable alternative. but if you can, don't even consider this.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Catrice RGB - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/benefit-creaseless-cream-shadowliner.html" target="_blank">Benefit Skinny Jeans</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Catrice RGB - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/benefit-creaseless-cream-shadowliner.html" target="_blank">Benefit Skinny Jeans</a></span></div>
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<b>Copper & Gabbana</b> looks like a rich, warm bronze in the pot. applied, it's rather a light peachy gold. not what i wanted. texture, shimmer effect and lasting power are ok, though. go for <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/benefit-creaseless-cream-shadowliner.html" target="_blank">Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Marry Up</a> if you can, it's more complex and bronze.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Catrice Copper & Gabbana - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/benefit-creaseless-cream-shadowliner.html" target="_blank">Benefit Marry Up</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Catrice Copper & Gabbana - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/benefit-creaseless-cream-shadowliner.html" target="_blank">Benefit Marry Up</a></span></div>
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this is an overly interesting cream eyeshadow. the greyish purple with multicolour shimmers made me think of <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/08/chanel-fall-2011-illusion-dombre-in-83.html" target="_blank">Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in #83 Illusoire</a> immediately. in direct comparison, it pales beside Chanel Illusoire. its base colour is too thin, the shimmers too loose and too chunky. with Chanel, you get some colour but TONS of pretty sparkles.<br />
<b>Mauvie Star</b> is the best of the bunch, though. remember to pack on some more product after you blended out the first layer, otherwise it's just lame.<br />
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i picked up 2 of the new polish shades. i feel like they're all the same now...<br />
Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquers contain 10ml each and cost about 2.50€. they have a wide, rounded brush which is comfortable to use.<br />
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<b>Catrice Oh My Goldness!</b> is a rich orange gold/bronze with metallic foil finish. it needs 2-3 coats for full opacity, i think one coat would look good over another polish also.<br />
i love this shade! really great as an accent.<br />
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last product is <b>Steel My Heart</b> nail polish. it's such a pretty dark shade with multicolour & holographic shimmers in the bottle. however, i didn't get what they mean with "Brushes Metal Effect" on the bottle otherwise i wouldn't have bought it. it dries to a matte finish, but not only a smooth velvet matte - no, it's a wizen matte. this is how the skin of the solarium lady must be texture-wise. oh, or like blood sausage! yes, that's is how this polish looks dried. i'd only wear it with a glossy top coat.<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-43004274605209665072012-08-12T19:17:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:21:27.943+01:00Le Métier de Beauté Radiance Powder Rouge in Echo.<br />
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i bought the <b>Le Métier de Beauté Radiance Powder Rouge in Echo</b> ages ago but again, procrastination and lacking of presentable swatches and on-face photos caused the huge gap between purchase and review ;P<br />
i was surprised how small the blush is, it's exacly the same size as their eyeshadows. a rubberized plastic compact, small and sleek with a little mirror inside. it holds 3.8g of product, same amount as an eyeshadow.<br />
Le Métier de Beauté is available on zuneta.com or the usual suspects (Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Saks, etc.), the Radiance Powder Rouge retails for £25/~31€/30$.<br />
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Echo must be their most popular blush shade, it's this universally flattering pairing of strawberry pink with gold pearl shimmer.<br />
i was quite underwhelmed with this blusher at first and even today i can't give an explicite thumbs up or thumbs down - is it me or is it the blush? or did i get a dud one? i couldn't even believe it since i was so pleased with many other LMdB products.<br />
the effect is lovely, as you can see from my "<b>t</b>his <b>i</b>s <b>h</b>ow <b>i</b>t <b>l</b>ooks <b>w</b>orn"-pic below. however, the texture is unexpectedly disappointing for Le Métier de Beauté. it's very firmly pressed, doesn't feel very finely milled, soft or silky. and it swatches unevenly and sheer. very sheer. transparent-sheer, which irritated me. feels like a hardened, overbaked product.<br />
its performance application-wise is quite ok. it's sheer but buildable, not only with the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/maureen-brush-weekend-ii-le-metier-de.html" target="_blank">LMdB Blush Brush</a> but also with my softer Chikuhodo Z4 or SUQQU Cheek Brush. the finish is refined and even, a natural veil of soft colour and subtle glow.<br />
it wears well on me, doesn't fade or become blotchy through the day. i like to wear Echo both on its own or layered over a matte peach/bronze blusher.<br />
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a big comparison with many other pinky/gold blushes from my stash. Echo seems muted with more red tones in it. the gold shimmer is more settled compared to other blushes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/04/cargo-blush-in-rome.html" target="_blank">Cargo Rome</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/06/nars-blushes-15-torrid.html" target="_blank">NARS Torrid</a> - LMdB Echo - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/nars-blushes-revisited-6-orgasm_09.html" target="_blank">NARS Orgasm</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/mac-style.html" target="_blank">MAC Style</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/becca-halcyon-days-mineral-blush-in.html" target="_blank">Becca Flowerchild</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/laura-mercier-second-skin-cheek-colour.html" target="_blank">Laura Mercier Orange Blossom</a></span></div>
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Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-46098128569638191232012-08-05T16:46:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:23:35.030+01:00Dior 5 Couleurs in #734 Grège.<br />
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"this is my last Dior palette!" is what i say after each Dior palette, but it's never the last. it's no secret that i'm not a fan of their "5 Couleurs Iridescents" palettes, the eyeshadows contained are usually all too frosty and end up looking like a muddy mess of frost on the lids and not like a 55€ investment. but they always lure me in with their pretty looks.<br />
this time, i'm glad that i still caved in and purchased another eyeshadow palette by <b>Christian Dior</b>. the <b>5 Couleurs in #734 Grège</b> was launched in february with their <b>New Look</b> collection consisting 3 other <b>Couture Colour Eyeshadow Palettes</b> (Royal Khaki, Rose Porcelain and Bleu de Paris). and since it's a plain 5 Couleurs palette without the "Iridescents", it's one of the better.<br />
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there's not much to say about the packaging, it's sturdy and nice but looks a bit unmodern. it contains a total of 6g of eyeshadow and the obligatory sponge tip applicators (they're not too bad).<br />
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<li>a warm clay brown with satin finish, its texture is rather soft and powdery and tends to dust up but applies evenly with little fallout only. this is a good blending/transition colour but also suitable as crease contour shade for a natural look.</li>
<li>a white with soft shimmer finish, appears uneven and slightly chalky at first but needs only little work to smooth out. me likey as inner corner highlight.</li>
<li>in the center a pearly light grey with the slightest lavender tinge, very nice quality soft and subtle lid shade.</li>
<li>a matte dark plum with grey tones - has the best texture in the palette. very refined and silky smooth, applies evenly and is easy to blend. good for a smokey look, as crease colour or also as a liner shade.</li>
<li>a soft shimmery graphite grey. same slightly chalky texture as the white shade but easy to work on. versatile medium dark colour for the lids, crease or as soft eyeliner.
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the shadows are not frosty so they stay distinct and i love the mix of
different finishes in there which brings more variety and dimension
into achievable looks. the medium shades make for a great everyday
palette that can be amped up for the evening as well thanks to the deep plummy brown or graphite silver. you don't need additional shadows to create diverse eye makeups and have your basic neutral palette right there.<br />
the texture quality of these shadows varies, they start out sheer but are buildable in intensity. staying power is no problem as i use an eyeshadow primer underneath. <br />
all in all this is a good one. nothing exciting but a solid staple.<br />
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Sabrina has a detailed review and swatches of this palette on <a href="http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2012/01/dior-5-colour-eyeshadow-in-grege-734.html" target="_blank">The Beauty Look Book</a>, don't miss it!<br />
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a soft daytime look. white in the inner corners, pearl grey on the lid, graphite silver on the outer V. clay brown on the lower lashline and as transition colour blended over the edges of the grey. plummy brown as a liner along the upper lashline and on the outer edge of the lower lashline.<br />
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i have already shown you the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/cle-de-peau-beaute-eye-color-quad-201.html" target="_blank">Eye Color Quad #201 Malachite</a> and the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/09/cle-de-peau-beaute-cheek-color-duo-4.html" target="_blank">Cheek Color Duo #4</a> but to round up the much belated reviews of my <b>Clé de Peau Beauté </b>order from summer 2011, today i bring to you their palette with the beautiful name "<b>206</b>".<br />
in fact at a price of 55$ for the eyeshadow pans only (the compact case has to be bought separately and would set you back additional 25$), they could've given the ones from seasonal collections - for example this one came out in Spring 2011 - some fancy names also.<br />
Clé de Peau Beauté can be bought at Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom or Saks.<br />
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this palette is soft and light, the colours are much lighter than what i expected from the product pics on various online shops. it comes with an opalescent overspray representing the brand logo, but which already fades after lightly touching it. the shadows contained are<br />
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<li>a pearlescent cream colour with silver glitter</li>
<li>a pale silver with silver glitter</li>
<li>a copper shade with lots of gold flecks</li>
<li>a satin beige with more loosely distributed chunkier gold glitter</li>
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overall the eyeshadows still show the same very silky and soft texture that i have described with the other palette i own, but i was disappointed with this one because it's a bit of chunky-glitter-overkill which causes fall out that is hard to remove. i think the cream, silver and beige shades especially would all be so much more beautiful without the glitter, they are soft and complex colours.<br />
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normally, i wouldn't wear this palette all alone, the colours are too light and too glittery for my taste to combine. but as i was taking it out to re-do the eyeshadow photos, the final result totally reminded me of <b>NARS Ramatuelle Eyeshadow Trio</b> which came out with their Summer 2012 collection and caused a big lemming on my side since many bloggers showed how amazing the combo of pale cream, silver and orange/peach can look (read great reviews of NARS Ramatuelle trio over at <a href="http://cafemakeup.com/2012/04/18/nars-ramatuelle-eyeshadow-trio-swatches-review-and-look/" target="_blank">Café Makeup</a>, <a href="http://www.cuteandmundane.com/2012/04/seaside-or-southwest-my-nars-ramatuelle.html" target="_blank">Cute and Mundane</a> and <a href="http://www.pinksith.com/2012/05/nars-ramatuelle-trio-eyeshadow-review.html" target="_blank">Pink Sith</a>). <br />
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i really like how the end result turned out - of course there is some glitter fall out to remove - but otherwise the shades are easy to build up and blend, they also last well and in every aspect fulfill my yearning for NARS Ramatuelle. for the eyeshadow look i paired the palette with <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/max-factor-eye-liner.html" target="_blank">Max Factor Metallic Lilac</a> eyeliner, which makes for a gorgeous contrast.<br />
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i literally seem to be in a blue state of mind lately! but this is the last one for the time being :)<br />
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in need of a new <b>Rouge Bunny Rouge</b> eyeshadow in my life, this time i went for <b>Periwinkle Cardinal</b>. this one i ordered back in February on zuneta.com, it contains 2.4g and costs £22/28€/34$.<br />
as perfectly described by Rouge Bunny Rouge themselves, Periwinkle Cardinal is an "<span id="swapText"><i>iridescent, pale silver moss green, with a hint of golden highlights</i>". </span><br />
<span id="swapText">on my lids, it's a pale seafoam green that doesn't look unmodern at all (or did i come to terms with it?). it has a muted tinge, a bit of grey mixed in which makes the light colour incredibly easy to wear, i love to pair it with all sorts of eye makeup looks these days. </span><br />
<span id="swapText">the texture is excellent just as i'm used to from Rouge Bunny Rouge, it's silky and creamy smooth - not too soft though, of the kind where you would pick up too much product from one swipe. compared to my other RBR eyeshadows (<a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/delicate-hummingbird.html" target="_blank">Delicate Hummingbird</a>, <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/04/rouge-bunny-rouge-solstice-halcyon.html" target="_blank">Solstice Halcyon</a>, <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/rouge-bunny-rouge-mysterious-tinamou.html" target="_blank">Mysterious Tinamou</a>, <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/08/rouge-bunny-rouge-bejewelled-skylark.html" target="_blank">Bejewelled Skylark</a>, <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/rouge-bunny-rouge-eyeshadows.html" target="_blank">Abyssinian Catbird, A Major/fis Minor</a>), this one starts off rather sheer and is buildable to higher opacity. it's more the beautiful sheer shimmer that i love with this shade, a complex iridescence that plays with its colour in different perspectives so it looks lovely </span><span id="swapText">layered over darker shades to enhance this effect</span><span id="swapText"> but also worn alone. it applies evenly and blends without effort, i haven't noticed any fall outs and can't complain about the wearing time either. </span><br />
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for this rather dramatic eye make up look i used <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/rouge-bunny-rouge-mysterious-tinamou.html" target="_blank">Rouge Bunny Rouge Mysterious Tinamou</a> as main colour and blended Periwinkle Cardinal onto the edges. a bit of <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/burberry-sheer-eyeshadow-no22-pale.html" target="_blank">Burberry Pale Barley</a> was used to warm up the look and blend the blues into my skintone. then some dark green eyeliner (i think it was the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/11/mini-drugstore-haul-amazing-catrice.html" target="_blank">Essence I Love NYC</a> gel liner, but it could've also been <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/max-factor-eye-liner.html" target="_blank">Max Factor Metallic Turquoise</a>)<br />
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<span id="swapText">coveting the beautiful Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in Rivière (on <a href="http://indigo-kir-royale.blogspot.de/2012/07/chanel-illusion-dombre-long-wear.html" target="_blank">Indigo Kir Royale</a> or <a href="http://drivelaboutfrivol.blogspot.de/search/label/diary%3A%20Chanel%20Riviere" target="_blank">Drivel about Frivol</a>) that is available everywhere except Europe, i thought i had found a possible dupe in <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/loreal-la-couleur-infaillibleindefectib.html" target="_blank">L'Oreal's Color Infallible in Innocent Turquoise</a>,
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my second look is clearly a copy of the one Kate, the (genius ;) ) Driveller created with Chanel's Illusion d'Ombre in Rivière <a href="http://drivelaboutfrivol.blogspot.de/2012/06/chanel-riviere-look-4.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> (but hers looks slightly smokier).</div>
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i applied Periwinkle Cardinal all over the lid and lower lashline, then added some <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/max-factor-eye-liner.html" target="_blank">Max Factor Metallic Lilac</a>, a semi opaque black liquid liner with pink& purple sparkles. i dabbed <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Parfait Amour</a> over it to make it a lighter purple, it turned out too metallic for my liking but you work with what you got, eh? on the lower waterline i had some <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/p2-perfekt-look-eye-and-lipliners.html" target="_blank">purple P2 kajal</a>.</div>
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recently i picked up two Eyeshadow Pens from <b>Catrice</b>'s limited edition called <b>Coolibri</b> (and in a way i wanted to get something from that collection as a pun on this blog ;) ). i bought the vibrant jade green called <b>C03 Virgin Forest</b> and an azure blue called <b>C02 Birds Flying High</b> ( - you know how i feel. sun in the sky - you know how i feeheeheel ... ^^ ).<br />
i mostly wanted to try those bright shades as eyeshadow bases and thought those could be affordable alternatives for Laura Mercier's Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Turquoise (which is LE for this summer - you can find an excellent review on <a href="http://www.thenonblonde.com/2012/05/laura-mercier-turquoise-caviar-stick.html" target="_blank">The Non-Blonde</a>).<br />
they contain 1.64g each and cost something about 3.50€(??). i don't even know if this collection is still available but anyways, i wanted to show you how they swatch and some eye make ups i came up with them.<br />
they are quite creamy and don't set to a smudge-proof finish as quickly as other cream shadows, it bugs me a bit since i'd have to wait before i blend other powder eyeshadows over them. they apply vibrantly with a shimmery finish and are quite easy to blend (i use a MAC 217 or anything with a similar shape), however the result is slightly blotchy. as colourful eyeshadow bases they are convenient and work nicely, though.<br />
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for the following eye makeup i mainly used a dark green shadow over it (from <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/07/cle-de-peau-beaute-eye-color-quad-201.html" target="_blank">Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad #201 Malachite</a>).<br />
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for this eye makeup i applied MAC Parfait Amour over the blue base, added MAC Contrast on the outer corner, MAC Vex in the inner corners and to blend out Parfait Amour. Rouge Bunny Rouge Periwinkle Cardinal was on my lower lashline. on the lower waterline i was wearing a purple P2 eyeliner.<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-62594776228698203872012-07-24T17:01:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:26:07.203+01:00Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad #201. <br />
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since late summer last year i own my <b>Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quads</b>, but never came 'round to introduce them to you (mainly because i was displeased with how my eyeshadow pics turned out). but this time i'm determined and finally redid the eyeshadow looks to have presentable material.<br />
somehow i was tempted to try this super-prestige-line by Shiseido. you might have heard of their popular concealer (which i also purchased in the mean time and will review soon - if i get the right photos ;)) or loose powder (which still is on my wish list), but the colour make up is not often talked about. the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/09/cle-de-peau-beaute-cheek-color-duo-4.html" target="_blank">Clé de Peau Beauté Cheek Color Duo #4</a> however, i have already showcased last year.<br />
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you can find Clé de Peau Beauté products at Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Neimann Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks. i had the help of my friend Maureen from the US who ordered these products for me.<br />
since 55$ for the refill-version of the Eye Color Quads were already enough for me, i was too cheesy to spend another 25$ on the separately available compact. luckily my refills of two Eye Color Quads and the Cheek Color Duo fit (almost) perfectly into my old&cheap Artdeco Magnum Palette (saved me 130$ compact-costs!).<br />
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now on to the actual product: <u><b>Eye Color Quad in #201</b></u>, also called <b><u><i>Malachite</i></u></b>.<br />
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the little refill contains 4 eyeshadow colours with different pan sizes, you'd get a total amount of 5g.<br />
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lovely design with the brand logo is placed as shimmery mauve-purple
overspray on the surface of the eyeshadows - it will certainly fade with
the first usage, though, and doesn't add much to the colours.<br />
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<li>a very shimmery cool toned golden taupe with lots of pale gold shimmer and crystal flecks,</li>
<li>a dark teal green with forest green pearl and golden flecks</li>
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these eyeshadows feel incredibly luxurious, i have never touched a texture as fine, silky and lightweight before. all shades are sheer but buildable.<br />
many don't like japanese eyeshadow formulas since they contain lots of chunky glitter particles, and i have to admit that i also was uncertain whether i could like the Clé de Peau eyeshadows after initially swatching them. yes, they are silky and the colours beautiful, but they also seemed to be overly shimmery with large glitter bits (namely the first 3 shades).<br />
but the more i used them and the closer i looked, i grew to like them more and more. i can assure you that what seems like chunky glitter is in fact much more beautiful reflecting crystal flecks that will adhere nicely to the lids and won't fall off after blending or over the course of the day. surely the shimmery effect is something for going out rather than the office.<br />
these eyeshadows apply evenly and blend nicely, as beforementioned without glittery fall outs. over a primer or coloured base, they last vibrantly all day without fading or creasing. dipping a damp brush into the green shade to use it wet as a liner worked very well and didn't change the texture of the eyeshadow in the slightest.<br />
my only complaint with this quad is its layout. especially the duochrome murky grey/pink colour on the right (but also the green shade) houses in a pan much too small to be reached with a normal eyeshadow brush. if it's a dark liner colour, i could understand the division, but this is such a lovely lid shade!<br />
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i find this quad to be very comparable to <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-les-4-ombres-in-32-lilium.html" target="_blank">Chanel's Les 4 Ombres in #32 Lilium</a> which was released as part of their summer collection 2011. the idea is the same, only the grey/pink duochrome is missing and exchanged for a pale lime green in the Chanel palette. both are beautiful, you don't need both. overall, i prefer the Clé de Peau palette for its drastically superior texture especially since i only have the non-US version of the Chanel palette with the baked shadows. the taupe in the Chanel quad is prettier, though ;)</div>
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Vex is totally different from the white pink of the CdP quad, it's darker, more shimmery and translucent.</div>
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MAC Humid is more opaque and a bit lighter than the green in the CdP palette and it contains much more yellow.</div>
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Shale lacks the strong pink duochrome and is basically a different colour than the grey/pink duochrome in the Malachite palette, it's a taupey purple (which looks much too red-toned on my swatch).</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-les-4-ombres-in-32-lilium.html" target="_blank">Chanel Les 4 Ombres in #32 Lilium</a> - Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad #201 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-ii.html" target="_blank">MAC Vex</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Humid</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Shale</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">pale pink, taupe and forest green from <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/05/chanel-les-4-ombres-in-32-lilium.html" target="_blank">Chanel Lilium palette</a> - CdP Eye Color Quad #201 - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-ii.html" target="_blank">Vex</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">Humid</a> - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">Shale</a></span></div>
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this is how i would wear this palette on a day-to-day basis. the duochrome grey/pink on the whole lid (sadly it doesn't work well with my NARS Pro Prime Eye Shadow Primer and won't show its gorgeous duochrome sheen here), the shimmery sand as a brightening eye-opener on the lower lashline, a bit of the pale pink in the inner corners (this looks very light but actually merges with my skin quite naturally) and as a twist of colour, the dark green used wet as a thick winged liner.<br />
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here i went full-on with this palette, even used a vibrant turquoise/green cream shadow as a base colour on the lid and lower lashline to play up the blue shimmer in the green eyeshadow of the CdP quad. i blended the shimmery sand shade over the edges of the green and added some whitish pink on the inner corners. <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/mac-eye-liner-pencils.html" target="_blank">MAC Undercurrent Pearlglide Liner</a> on the outer half of the lower waterline, winged black liquid liner.<br />
for a less summery, more sultry green eye, i'd go for a black cream shadow as base shade.<br />
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please also check <a href="http://www.thenonblonde.com/2010/10/cle-de-peau-malachite-201-eye-color.html" target="_blank">The Non-Blonde</a> for a different opinion on the same palette and <a href="http://messywands.blogspot.de/2011/07/cle-de-peau-eye-color-quad-in-kyanite.html" target="_blank">Messy Wands</a>, where Xiao reviews the Eye Color Quad in #202 Kyanite.<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-59170086537722218062012-07-23T10:29:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:26:24.306+01:00Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow No.09 Rosewood.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in No.09 Rosewood</b> is my last to show you from the line (at least for now ;P). it's a shade from their initial core range. it comes in the same hefty packaging and cheapo synthetic velvet pouch and with signature check pattern here and there and everywhere as always. and of course this rather useless miniature sponge tip applicator - but it has "Burberrry" embossed to it ;) the eyeshadows contain 2.5g and cost 30$/25€.<br />
well, there is not much to say about this particular colour, that's why i haven't showcased it in the last 6 months. Rosewood is a plain taupe. a true one, though, and quite an epitome. no undertones to discuss here - <i>this</i> is taupe. a balanced mix of brown with grey, some silver shimmer thrown in but mostly it's a satin pearl. <br />
still, i highly rate it even though it doesn't seem anything special - but that's thanks to Burberry's lovely formula of their powders. the texture is unequalled, so soft and smooth and silky and almost creamy to the touch. it applies and blends beautifully and effortlessly, it's sheer but buildable from an almost invisible natural shadow that melts into your lids to a shimmery and dimensional distinct taupe and the tone will adapt to flatter many skintones.<br />
this colour is so basic, i feel like i don't need to mention that everybody should have at least one of it in their collection.<br />
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<u>bottom line</u>:<br />
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if you love taupes - you need this.<br />
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if you don't have a good, true taupe yet - you need <u><i>this</i></u>.<br />
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and if you want to try a really nice eyeshadow, try this. or <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/12/burberry-sheer-eye-shadow-in-no21.html" target="_blank">No.21 Midnight Brown</a>. or <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/burberry-sheer-eyeshadow-no22-pale.html" target="_blank">No.22 Pale Barley</a>. or one of <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/search/label/eyeshadows" target="_blank">everything else</a> i praised on here ;)<br />
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to be true, i didn't bother to swatch all my other taupes against Rosewood since i knew they'd be different (e.g. Chanel Safari, Mac Satin Taupe and any other MAC i own, Chantecaille Sel, NARS Cairo and all the other NARS i own, Hourglass Suede, Edward Bess Storm, etc. pp. you name it). if you want, i can do a big fat comparison post of all my taupes.</div>
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so here is just the closest match: <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/nars-ashes-to-ashes-dupe.html" target="_blank">NARS Ashes To Ashes</a>. it's almost just as nice as Rosewood. a bit drier but also very silky and nice to have. although Burberry Rosewood is a bit darker, you won't need both.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/burberry-sheer-eyeshadow-no22-pale.html" target="_blank">Burberry No.22 Pale Barley</a> - Burberry No.09 Rosewood - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/12/burberry-sheer-eye-shadow-in-no21.html" target="_blank">Burberry No.21 Midnight Brown</a></span></div>
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-32657449240077777012012-07-20T12:39:00.001+02:002013-01-22T13:26:45.546+01:00foundation overview #21: Le Métier de Beauté Classic Flawless Finish Foundation.<br />
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wow, no foundation post since over 8 months? i came to the conclusion that writing about things i'm most passionate about is the hardest for me (hence i'm delaying all the brush postings!). one struggles to find the most suitable expressions, minutely and rhetorically of the highest quality to describe the product the best way possible and to transfer the own sympathy for it to the reader.<br />
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well, let's not take this as an excuse anymore - otherwise you'll never going to find out about my Suqqu, Chikuhodo and Le Métier experiences ;) you'll just have to take what comes tumbling out of my fingertips.<br />
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as the first of a dozen new foundations and tinted moisturisers i want to introduce to you my current foundation obsession today: the <b>Le Métier de Beauté Classic Flawless Finish Foundation</b>.<br />
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i never heard much about this, their Peau Vierge ultra luxurious anti-aging tinted moisturiser is much more popular. but when Le Métier entered zuneta.com, i became curious about this foundation and looked for reviews on makeupalley.com. obviously those were so positive and promising that i took the plunge and purchased it.<br />
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here is what Le Métier promises: <br />
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<i>"This luminous, silk formula adds warmth and brightens the skin, while
evening out pigmentation. High-performance ingredient Nylon 12—a
stretchy, elastic molecule that allows makeup to move with the skin,
expands and contracts with your contours eliminating cracking and
settling into fine lines on the skin. Simultaneously pampers the skin
with Vitamin E to stimulate the health and production of new cells. The
finely crafted, oil-free, liquid formula dries to a true skin finish and
works well with sensitive skin."</i><br />
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i've been using this foundation for almost 3 months now and i.LOVE.it! it's my absolute favourite and i'm ambivalent between wanting to use it each and every day (and ignore my 2 drawers full of other great foundations, tinted moisturisers and BB-creams) and wanting to save up every single drop of it or even planning to back up on this (crazy, i know).<br />
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the LMdB CFFF comes in an iconic frosted glass bottle with a rubberized plastic cap and normal pump. it contains 1fl. oz. = 28,35g of product and costs <b>68$/£55/~70€</b>.<br />
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online reviews and swatch pics on the internet were quite uncertain, i
could have chosen shade 4 just as well, which seems a bit more yellow
from various swatches, but in the end i went for shade 3 (described as "for fair skintones with neutral undertones" on Zuneta) for my
NC20ish skin in MAC because i knew that too yellow foundations can make
me look dull.<br />
i'm so happy that i bought <b>shade 3</b>, it matches well and <b>has a peachy undertone which makes me look extremely fresh and bright</b>.
it eliminates dullness just like an undereye corrector, but all over - without making me look like an apricot. i
also noticed that i have to use less concealer on the undereye area
with this since it already counteracts my dark circles.<br />
unlike many other foundations with a peachy undertone, this one doesn't oxidise
to a more orange shade on my skin, which is a big bonus.<br />
uh, and i adore the fresh and soothing creamy scent of it! i could sniff it all the time - to me, <i>this</i> is how skin <i>should</i> smell ;) <br />
it has a silky liquid consistency at first, but the more you spread it, the more it becomes creamy and emollient (i feel like that is the moment when it unfolds its magic and self-levels on your skin to an absolute even and smooth surface) before it sets to a soft satin finish.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">one drop of: MAC Pro Longwear in NC20 - LMdB Classic Flawless Finish Foundation in III</span></div>
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the time i started to try this i had quite oily skin with lots of redness and blemishes, enlarged pores and uneven texture. using mild chemical peels regularly, i then also suffered from flakiness and altogether i was just super unhappy with the appearance of my skin and how it didn't want to cooperate with my foundations as normally.
many foundations felt a lot heavier than normal while they still couldn't create an even coverage and just sat on the
surface quite obviously, giving me a cakey, flaky, old look.<br />
but then this miracle foundation came to my rescue, and i'm grateful ever since. 1 pump of it was enough to even out my skin tone and create a smooth-skin-illusion, on "special occasions" i'd use 1 1/2 or 2 pumps for a high coverage and perfected complexion. the Le Métier de Beauté Classic Flawless Finish Foundation merges with my skin like no other and becomes a weightless silky veil that conceals any imperfections, unevenness or dull appearance. the finish is so ethereal (even better than Chanel Pro Lumière which i adored for the perfect finish it creates but which i don't use due to the bad staying power) that i could just stare at my foundation-face, completely stunned and with the permanent urge to touch my cheeks. it mimics beautiful, lush and healthy natural skin. the finish is not exactly dewy, but not "just" satin and it sets dry to the touch.<br />
the great part is that this foundation actually lasts! it doesn't transfer, doesn't fade or get blotchy the whole day (8-10h) and stays as perfect as it started off. i only need to blot excess oil once after about 5-6 hours.<br />
i have applied it with my fingers, the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2010/12/beautyblender.html" target="_blank">BeautyBlender</a> and different types of brushes and i think the best way is with the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/big-post-about-synthetic-foundation.html" target="_blank">Louise Young Super Foundation Brush</a>. it creates such an amazingly flawless finish that i fell back in love with this brush all over, these two products work so perfectly together - i almost think they should be sold as a set ;) and if so, they should pack the <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/07/im-diggin-powders-dior-capture-totale.html" target="_blank">Dior Capture Totale High Definition Radiance Loose Powder</a> in it as well, because it's just the best to go with this foundation, believe me. the powder doesn't mess with the beautiful finish of the CFF foundation but it makes the skin <i>even</i> smoother and still looks astonishingly natural. my skin actually looks more delicate and fine after i put on this foundation/powder-combination than before (i struggle with "thick" skin), even up close in a magnifying mirror - no cakiness at all. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">a match made in heaven: <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/02/big-post-about-synthetic-foundation.html" target="_blank">Louise Young Super Foundation Brush</a> </span>♥ <span style="font-size: x-small;">LMdB Classic Flawless Finish Foundation</span></div>
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3 small downsides, though: there is no information about spf on it (EDIT: Elle told me in the comments that it has SPF 8, quite marginal though and probably only because of it's coverage ;) you'd definitely need other suncare with this) - it's quite expensive - it's not widely available here in europe (hence colour matching is quite difficult). BUT: zuneta.com offer samples of this, you can get them with each purchase but often they don't have all 12 shades at a time (i don't know if you can purchase the colour samples only).<br />
i think this is a wonderful foundation, it holds up to its claims and then some. i have tried many great ones, but this foundation has that special something about it which lifts it up above the others, something i can't put my finger on even if i'd tell you the whole long day how good it is. and if i were to choose only 1 that i'm allowed to keep out of <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/10/foundations-overview.html" target="_blank">all my foundations</a>, for now i wouldn't hesitate to name the Le Métier de Beauté Classic Flawless Finish Foundation.<br />
as you can see, i'm raving about this foundation from the first line
to the last. i love it, my skin loves it, my camera loves it. go try it!<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-48668580614742494282012-07-18T12:43:00.000+02:002013-01-22T13:27:06.316+01:00YSL Vernis à Lèvres / Glossy Stain #1 Violet Edition.<br />
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the <b>Yves Saint Laurent Vernis à Lèvres</b> or better known as <b>Glossy Stain</b> in <b>#1 Violet Edition</b> (6ml/~30€) is my latest conquest of these. i've already shown you <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/ysl-vernis-levresglossy-stain-8-orange.html" target="_blank">#8 Orange de Chine</a> and <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2012/05/ysl-vernis-levresglossy-stain-15-rose.html" target="_blank">#15 Rose Vinyl</a> some time ago and still have a few on my "to-do"-list.<br />
since early this year i wanted to sport a really <i>really</i> dark vampy lip, but never found the right tone or formula for me. so when YSL came out with their shiny lip stains, my hopes were up to find a suitably dark colour that would actually be effortless to wear due to its long-lasting quality.<br />
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the day i graduated from med school (June 5th ;D) i single-mindedly headed out to the counter to get my statement lip. it's really funny and childish now that i think back, but that day i felt like i would make my point and everybody shall see it from 1 mile afar hahaha. like chopping your hair off after a break-up - and, in some way, it felt
to me like i would end a long relationship at that moment. and i felt free and mature and proud of myself and as a matter of fact brave enough to display a lip as dark as a black hole. but not black.<br />
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i picked up <b>#1 Violet Edition</b> after a quick hand-swatch and
carried it home with a big smug grin. i was dedicated to wear this colour out as soon
as possible. well, many occasions later and it still hasn't seen the
light of day or heard the beats of the night. and my smirk has
quickly faded also.<br />
it's a vibrant fuchsia pink stain with a dark aubergine purple gloss and that's the problem - it just doesn't work. as you can see from my lip swatches below, it appears very patchy and settles into my lip lines, making them look quite creepy. even the stain left behind is uneven. i tried my best application-wise, tried to layer thinly and thick, tried exfoliating and hydrating, tried blotting and then applying, but nothing helped. still a patchy result. i refrain from using any base underneath as i believe a stain can only last its best when applied directly on bare skin. <br />
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to analyze the problem: 1. the stain is too light for a result this dark. 2. the gloss is dark, but too sheer. 3. the gloss isn't self-levelling and lets the lighter stain peek through unevenly. 4. the dark gloss settles in the lip lines. 5. the super reflective quality of the gloss makes the result seem even more patchy.<br />
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i do really love the intensity and the tone (it's darker than in the top pic & first comparison photo, those are overexposed), but i'm so irritated because of the overall result. looking at it from 1-2m away it seems fine, but if i look closer, i feel bothered.<br />
i couldn't even test the staying power, but the stain is pretty strong.<br />
i want to wear this colour so much, i think it would look phenomenal on fair skin. it would be such a great A/W shade as well.<br />
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<b>but you tell me now: is it tolerable?</b> what could i do to improve it?<br />
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i only held on to it since it has a meaning to me and i haven't given up yet. bummer! i didn't plan to be disappointed by any of the Glossy Stains!<br />
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oh yeah, don't forget to check <a href="http://drivelaboutfrivol.blogspot.de/2012/07/vamp-and-vagaries.html" target="_blank">Drivel about Frivol</a> for her "perfect vamp". i slightly like the idea of vamp shade in classic lipstick, but i'm too clumsy to keep it neat for long and too lazy to reapply...<br />
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<br />Delicate Hummingbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641499612371502890noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600015989112354699.post-36949292512642639312012-07-15T18:16:00.001+02:002013-01-22T13:27:32.297+01:00L'Oreal La Couleur Infaillible/Indefectible: Cannes Collection.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>L'Oreal</b> released a new collection for the<b> Cannes Film Festival 2012</b>, including some LE shades of their popular cream/powder-hybrid <b>Color Infallibles</b>. i know it feels like a year ago in the beauty-LE-world, but better late than never, huh?<br />
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ordered 4 of them at feelunique.com, if one signed up for some L'Oreal
VIP/Insider/blabla-club, a whopping 30%-off for this collection was
waiting. the eyeshadows retailed at £6.99 each (they're around 10€ here
in germany), i paid about £20 post-discount for all 4 of them.<br />
as
always, these contain 3.5g each and come in the plastic pot whose "butt"
looks better than its "face" ;) inside, you'll find the funny plastic
insert to keep the loosely pressed crumbles in place.<br />
i like the high shimmer of these eyeshadows, they apply without fall-outs and last nicely on the lids. <br />
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compared
to the Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eyeshadows, another daughter of
the L'Oreal group, i find this affordable version to be very similar in
quality when <i>swatched</i>, they also have a nice metallic finish and complex multi-coloured glimmer, but when actually <i>applied</i>,
the L'Oreal Color Infallibles are often not as brilliant and intense as
the GA ETK eyeshadows. they lack some of the initial shimmer and need
to be built up. additionally, they don't last <i>as</i> amazingly well
on my lids as the GA ones, an eyeshadow primer is needed for perfect
staying power. these minor flaws you'll have to face in exchange for the
lower price point, but the drugstore line-up also offers a more
colourful range.<br />
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i don't know if these eyeshadow shades
have come or will come to the drugstore, i am totally confused with all
their US/europe analogies and differences, so please be geared to my
product&swatch photos to compare as i think they display the real
colours quite exactly (at least on my macbook screen).<br />
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<u><b>Metallic Lilac </b></u></div>
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is the most neutral and easy-to-wear shade of today's selection. #037
Metallic Lilac is rather a steel grey with strong purple tinge than a
purple, so i like it even more. it contains tons of blue and pink
shimmer, you can see some small pink crumbles in the pan. if applied
sheerly, the purple sheen is quite strong but when i pack it on, it
appears as a cool toned dark silver. no hints of taupe here, so it's a
whole other story than Chanel Illusoire or Giorgio Armani ETK #4 Pulp
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/08/chanel-fall-2011-illusion-dombre-in-83.html" target="_blank">Chanel Illusion d'Ombre Illusoire</a> - L'Oreal Metallic Lilac - <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/03/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-silk_14.html" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Silk Eyeshadow #4 Pulp Fiction</a></span></div>
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shade looked a lot deeper in the preview, i was surprised that it's just
a pale baby blue when i saw it in person. but then it quite reminded me
of Chanel's latest Illusion d'Ombre in Rivière from their formerly Asia
exclusive, now also in the US available collection. in fact i'm not a
fan of such light blues, but <a href="http://drivelaboutfrivol.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Kate, the (genius) Driveller</a>
turned this colour into the most admirable of this season for me.
unfortunately, they don't seem like perfect dupes, but with a little bit
of light grey added, i can make this L'Oreal one mimicing Rivière
quite well. #031 Innocent Turquoise is a clear light icy blue with lots
of blue, white and pale gold shimmers and a frost finish. it contains
small light gold and more intense turquoise crumbles but still is a
very cool toned colour. applied, it's not as metallic and shimmery as
swatched. these colours only work for me if i add some darker shade to
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">definitely check Kate's series on <a href="http://drivelaboutfrivol.blogspot.de/search/label/diary%3A%20Chanel%20Riviere" target="_blank">Drivel About Frivol</a> for look-inspirations (how amazing is look #4?!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> i neither liked nor did i owned candy
colours like this, but somehow i was on a run for blush colours on the
eyes in the end of spring and so i ended up buying a few peaches and
pinks, including #039 Magnetic Coral. it's an orangy coral in the pot
with gold and pink crumbles. such a complex
colour of peachy coral with gold, blue and pink shimmer - sadly it
looses lots of dimension when applied. but still, i really like the
satin bright peach on my lids although it's so unfamiliar. i make sure
to frame it with darker shades and apply a crisp eyeline to avoid the
colour getting directly next to my eyes and emphasizing on any redness
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">here i was wearing Magnetic Coral on the lids. i added <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-ii.html" target="_blank">MAC All That Glitters</a> on the inner corner and <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/chanel-le-4-ombres-eyeshadows-taupe.html" target="_blank">Chanel Taupe Grisé</a> on the outer V, then dusted a bit of <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/mac-swatches-galore-eyeshadows-part-i.html" target="_blank">MAC Parfait Amour</a> over it.</span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">#036 Naughty Strawberry is a frosty blue based pink which contains </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">pale gold crumbles and swatches </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">with
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at all since there is no detectible warmth of red or coral. this is not a
colour i would have normally picked as i find it unmodern and a bit
tacky. it's not easy for me to integrate it into a wearable eye make up.
but, if not used excessively, it still looks fine in the overall
appearance which is surprising to me. again, i can only use a candy pink
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">together with <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/01/loreal-color-infaillible-indefectible.html" target="_blank">Forever Pink & Purple Obsession</a> and <a href="http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.de/2011/12/loreal-color-infaillible-indefectible.html" target="_blank">Sahara Treasure & Bronze Goddess</a></span></div>
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