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Shades of U

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Chronicles of a makeup junkie's adventures and thoughts on hues, textures, application and imagery of cosmetic products.

posts and product reviews

Konad Image Plate Haul and Manicure of the Day: Orly in Charged Up

02/20/10 at 05:50PM

I received my new plates from wowsocool.com in a record time of 3 business days. I tried one of my new plates, m62, using Orly in Charged Up, a beautiful deep purple. I don't know why it looked kinda blue in the pics, but it really is on the purple...

MAC Fall/Winter '10 Daily Face Charts For Thursday, February 18th

02/20/10 at 05:02PM

Eyes: Eye Shadow in Vanilla - washed over the eyelid and into the crease of the eye Select Cover-Up Concealer - applied to the lashes and brow to mute natural colour FACE: Select Cover-Up Concealer and Careblends Essential Oil - blen...

Quiz: Can You Tell a Drugstore Cream From a Department Store One? Test Your Skills Here!

02/20/10 at 11:24AM

Quiz: Can You Tell a Drugstore Cream From a Department Store One? Test Your Skills Here! Test your product-ingredient knowledge and find out when to save -- or splurge Field trip! We're headed to the drugstore and the department store --...

Charm Luxe Kabuki and Charm Luxe Retractable Kabuki Now Available

02/20/10 at 07:32AM

I have been meaning to blog about this for months but I somehow wasn't able to. I am not just doing this because the creator of these brushes is my friend, but because I really do believe in these brushes. Charm Brushes are created by my friend...

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi and Viva Glam Gaga Giveaway For Subscribers

02/19/10 at 09:15PM

Yep, you read it right! I am turning another year older next week, so to celebrate, I am doing a giveaway exclusively for The Shades Of U subscribers! I am giving away one brand-new MAC Viva Glam Cyndi and one brand-new MAC Viva Glam Gaga lipsticks...

Join The "Create The Next Illamasqua Nail Varnish Shade" Contest!

02/19/10 at 07:10PM

Do you want to have a world class cosmetic brand come up with your very own dream nail polish? Illamasqua is holding a Global Nail Varnish Competition - Fall 2010. Read below for contest mechanics: Illamasqua, the edgiest, nighttime makeup bra...

New ecoTOOLS 6 Piece Eye Brush Set and Bronzer Brush Review

02/19/10 at 11:44AM

I got a chance to try ecoTOOLs' new line of vegan, cruelty-free and environment-friendly cosmetic brushes. Honestly, ecoTOOLS are some of my favorite makeup brushes. They are environment-friendly and affordable and yet chic and very presentable...

How to Get Long, Thick Lust-Worthy Lashes

02/19/10 at 11:01AM

How to Get Long, Thick Lust-Worthy Lashes These pro tricks will take your mascara to a whole new level So you just bought that top-rated mascara. Now what? Put it to good use! It's all about using the right techniques to get your longes...

Bobbi Brown For J. Mendel Fashion Week Look and Face Chart

02/19/10 at 09:56AM

J. Mendel Fall 2010 "The J. Mendel woman for fall is strong and chic, and has an effortless and modern sex appeal..." -Wendy Rowe for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Ultra chic and sophisticated, the makeup for J.Mendel's Fall 2010 Collection is fres...

Bobbi Brown For Brian Reyes Fashion Week Fall '10 Look and Face Chart

02/19/10 at 09:50AM

Brian Reyes Fall 2010 "The Brian Reyes girl for fall is modern and sophisticated from head to toe, but she has an edge, which her makeup reflects. She's a very cool girl who is comfortable in her own skin." -Wendy Rowe for Bobbi Brown Cosmeti...

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