makeup reviews

Reviewing Deborah Lippmann’s Staccato Nail Polish Collection [In Our Makeup Bag]
Deborah Lippmann polishes are the creme de la creme, so when she decided to hope on the speckled nail trend, I knew I had to try them!
Reviewing Clarins Rouge Eclat Lipsticks [In Our Makeup Bag]
Clarins lipsticks hold a dear place in my heart, so when I heard they were releasing a new range, Rouge Eclat, I was pumped! These lipsticks feature Clarins’ “Nutri-Youth Complex”and promise to “create fuller, younger-looking lips.”

In Our Makeup Bag: Molton Brown Paradisiac Pink Pepperpod Collection
Scented with spicy pink peppercorn, accented by ginger and patchouli, Molton Brown’s Paradisiac Pink Pepperpod collection is unique and perfect for the cold winter months.
Reviewing Clarins’ Blush Prodige [In Our Makeup Bag]
We haven’t seen a blush in Makeup Bag in far too long! Honestly, I have a huge blush collection and they are not something I pick up very often. However, I was extremely excited to try Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Color in 02 Soft Peach, as I’m a massive Clarins fan.
BITE Beauty Matte Pastille Creme Lipsticks [In Our Makeup Bag]
BITE Beauty makes some of my favorite (and unfortunately, most underrated) lipsticks around! These bad boys not only pack pigment and moisture, but also contain reservatrol, an ingredient found in red wine that is known to fight free radicals!
Reviewing Bliss’ “The ‘Bod’ Squad” Set [In Our Makeup Bag]
Bliss originated as a spa in NYC and has since expanded into an uber popular skincare brand. Their classics are cult faves and this amazing value of a kit combines four of those classics: lemon+sage body butter, lemon+sage body scrub, Fatgirlslim and high intensity hand cream. Best of all? It’s only $50 right now and a $115 value!
Get Luxe Lips with Burberry Lip Velvet [In Our Makeup Bag]
Oh Burberry, how I love thee. Seriously, Burberry is probably my #1 luxury brand. When they announced a new, matte lip color formula, Lip Velvet, I was beyond excited! I decided to go for a classic red that was getting all sorts of hype in the blogosphere, Military Red.

vbeauté’s Evidence Eraser Cleanser + Buying Time Day Cream [In Our Makeup Bag]
I’m always on the hunt for the latest skincare breakthrough and was extremely excited to try out vbeauté’s Evidence Eraser cleanser and Buying Time moisturizer.
Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Foundation [In Our Makeup Bag]
When Make Up For Ever announced they were releasing a new foundation formula, I almost jumped out of my seat with excitement! MUFE Foundations are amazing and this new formula, Pro Finish, has a special bonus: the coverage is customizable!
Reviewing the Burberry Complete Eye Palette [In Our Makeup Bag]
Burberry eyeshadows are something of legend in beauty circles. The creamiest, most pigmented and blendable shadows some say! I’ve never indulged in one, but was excited to hear that they were finally making eyeshadows palettes.
Get Festive With Haus of Gloi’s Yule Bubbling Scrub [In Our Makeup Bag]
Haus of Gloi is my absolute favorite bath and body brand! They’re an indie company run by husband and wife team, Matt and Britton, and they make amazing body products like scrubs and butters.
Be Dazzling With Clarins’ Odyssey Holiday 2012 [In Our Makeup Bag]
Clarins Holiday collection is always such a decadent treat! This year, the theme is Odyssey and with it comes a beautiful new eyeshadow quartet and face palette. The eyeshadow palette features warm browns and a copper shimmer, while the face palette is housed in a luxurious, heavy compact with gold overspray that just screams glamor!
Reviewing Urban Decay’s “The Vice Palette” [In Our Makeup Bag]
When I opened this palette, I almost started drooling (sorry for the visual). It’s a great range of shades; lots of my fave, neutrals, but a good amount of fun, bright colors to add pop!
Make Up For Ever Black Tango Palette [In Our Makeup Bag]
Make Up For Ever is a brand known for creating professional quality products for the public. Their Aqua range, featuring everything from cream shadows to eyeliners to lip products, is great for gals who can’t re-apply their makeup throughout the day or are loyal to waterproof products.
In Our Makeup Bag: Perricone No Concealer Concealer
If I were to be stranded on a deserted island, with only one item of makeup with me, do you know what it would be? Concealer! Okay, let’s not nit-pick about the fact that no one really needs concealer, let alone makeup, on a deserted island, but you get my drift.
theBalm “Balm Jovi” Palette [In Our Makeup Bag]
Palettes, especially ones that combine products, are always fun to use! theBalm has produced some of my favorite palettes thus far (anyone remember last year’s Muppet palette?), so I was super excited to see their newest venture, the Balm Jovi Rockstar Face Palette.