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Shades of U
shadesofu.blogspot.com Blog Community member since 11/10/08
Chronicles of a makeup junkie's adventures and thoughts on hues, textures, application and imagery of cosmetic products.
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Zoya True Collection Swatches and Review
01/04/12 at 02:13PM
Here are some swatches and review of the new Zoya True collection that comes out January 13, 2012 at www.zoya.com. This is a nice collection of spring colors with cream and metallic finishes that is a nice way to welcome 2012. Cho ...
Anastasia Beverly Hills All Eye Want Palette Swatches and Review
01/03/12 at 03:04PM
I bought a bunch of stuff during the Sephora Friends and Family and V.I.B. sales, and I know I'm late in featuring them. However, I'm slowly catching up! Here's my first purchase, the Anastasia Beverly Hills All Eye Want palette. It features nine ...
Nail Stamp Art Using Zoya Nail Polish in Carey
01/03/12 at 09:04AM
I got several of these jumbo plates from Chez-Delaney almost two years ago, and I am still enjoying the images to this day. I didn't use this exact plate for the image below, but it belongs to something like this from Chez-Delaney. I opted swirls li...
Zoya Fleck Effect Topcoats Swatches and Review
01/02/12 at 09:48AM
I'm sure the nail blogging world has pretty much announced yesterday the coming of the Zoya Fleck Effect mylar fleck glazes that can be worn alone (but then again, they look so much better as topcoats) or over nail polish. I prefer darker bases for ...
Zoya Spring 2012: True and Fleck Effect Topcoat Collections
01/01/12 at 10:16AM
Here are two amazing collections from Zoya that I will be posting swatches and reviews of very soon! The first one is called TRUE, Zoya's 2012 spring offering! TRUE: HONESTLY, BEAUTIFUL COLOR A fresh bloom of dewy color. Inspired...
MAC Metal X Cream Shadow Swatches (and an Old Review)
01/01/12 at 08:46AM
Happy New Year!! All the best to everyone in 2012, and more blogging, giveaways and beauty product reviews to come from The Shades Of U! Here are some swatches of the new Metal X from MAC. I will not be posting a review on these new ones becau...
MAC Tour De Fabulous Lipglass and Lip Pencil Swatches and Review
12/31/11 at 10:15PM
Top to bottom: Comfort & Joy, Rich & Witty Comfort & Joy, Rich & Witty MAC Tour De Fabulous is a collection of eleven shades of lipglass, some of them quite intense, and eight lip pencils. The glam glass was supposed to ha...
The Shades Of U's Top 12 Favorite Products of 2011
12/30/11 at 09:36PM
Without further ado, here are my top favorite products that I actually tried or have discovered in 2011. This is in no particular order. These products made me feel excited to do my makeup or nails these part 12 months. Here goes! 1. MAC Kiss...
2011 Highlights: Meeting Manila Beauty Bloggers
12/29/11 at 02:54PM
It's the end of a fabulous year, and it's time to reminisce about my best moments in 2011! I promised myself that I would post this entry before the year ends, and I am fulfilling that promise, woohoo! I've had a blast meeting all the gorgeous and ...
e.l.f. 24K 4-Piece Glitter Gloss Collection Swatches and Review
12/29/11 at 10:35AM
I was able to try some of e.l.f.'s limited edition offerings, particularly the e.l.f. 24K 4-Piece Glitter Gloss Collection. The 24K collection is e.l.f.'s most luxurious line, but even then, this 4-piece gloss collection is only $14! These glos...
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