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MAC Soft Serve Eyeshadow Swatches Here’s a really quick post with swatches from 10 shades in the MAC Soft Serve eyeshadow collection. Now these bounch creams do remind me a little (a lot) of Chanel Illusion d’Ombres and Dior Fusion Monos in overall look. Application and pay-off wise, they are probably closer to the Diors, and not as pigmented or as multi-dimensional as some of the Chanels tend to be. Then again, they are US$22 - you can’t really complain about the difference in pigments. (Pricing and launch dates to be advised in Singapore.) I did have fun layering several of them together for the eye look above, and I only used my fingers; no brushes. As you can see the effect is pretty subtle. Inner half of lids - Girls’Girls! Outer half of lids - Put Me To Shame Socket line - Quite Yummy Brow bone - So so saucy Outer corners and lower lash line - Softened Up Inner corners / tear duct - Big Bad Blue Lasting-power wise, I will say they work just as well as an...

TOO FACED ‘BORN THIS WAY’ CONCEALER SWATCHES This week I received the entire range of the  Too Faced ‘Born This Way’ concealers. There are 10 shades in the collection, varying from the lightest colour ‘very fair’ to the darkest shade ‘deep’. So no matter your skin tone you will find a suitable match within this selection.  The consistency of these concealers are creamy and smooth - not too thick nor too runny, they’ve got it just right!  I’ve had a brief play with these but I really need to test them out on more clients with varying degrees of skin pigmentation to gain a more concise view as to whether they are as good as they claim.  So far though, I am impressed with them. I personally don’t have dark circles, but the formula does cover my breakouts when they occur. Having tried them under my eyes I was pleased with the results in the respect that the product does not sit in fine lines, nor does it make the eyes appear crepey like many concea...

SEA IT TO BELIEVE IT tarte infused marine plant life into its new Rainforest of the Sea collection to bring antioxidants and radiance to our skin. SHOP TARTE RAINFOREST OF THE SEA >

SEPHORA PRO ARTIST PICKS: POST-GRADUATION BEAUTY Crossing the stage soon? Sephora PRO artist Chris Sams selects his favorite picks to graduate your beauty bag. THE PRO How would you describe your personal beauty style? “I describe my personal beauty style as ‘Modern Dapper Dandy.’ I’m obsessed with vintage everything and always try to incorporate some element from bygone eras into my style. To keep my look fun and fresh, I love to experiment with color in my hair and makeup. Whether it’s lavender locks, a bold blue liner, or both, I always want to present myself in a way that feels unique…and maybe even a little rebellious.” What was your beauty style like as an adolescent, and how did you elevate it into adulthood? “It was all over the place. Like most people, I was trying to figure out who I was and where I fit into the world at that age. I very much felt like an outsider in my small southern town and my style reflected that. Crazy ever-changing colorful hair, poo...

THE ‘90S ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER TOO FACED MELTED METAL 

With all the amazing technology currently popping up in the beauty industry, it’s hard stay tuned in to what’s new. Heck, the lingo even confuses us from time to time. Below, we break down the latest talk of the town. KATE HELFRICH AND SARA BACHIS, SEPHORA COLLECTION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT THE BUZZWORD:  Serum foundation. THE BREAKDOWN:  Compared to creams or liquids, serum foundations contain fewer thickening agents, which means that they are lightweight and have a higher concentration of active ingredients and pigments. Because of this, you use less serum foundation for your desired coverage than you would with a liquid formula. THE BEST BETS: SEPHORA COLLECTION Teint Infusion Ethereal Natural Finish Foundation A moisturizing foundation with a barely-there finish. Dior Diorskin Nude Air Serum SPF 20 With its sheer finish, this designer foundation screams luxury the second you touch it. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation An oil-free, full-coverage fo...

SPOT IT: BRONZE LIKE A BOSS Get strategic about your sunkissed glow. Bronzer gives you an edge of looking healthier than you might normally appear. Do you live off green juice and spend your days playing beach volleyball? Probably not—but a few swipes of bronzer can change all that. Below, we list the category’s latest game changers. KELLEY HOFFMAN Laura Mercier Baked Blush Bronze Compact First things first: This might be the most beautiful bronzer we carry. If you have a weakness for marble, you’ll agree. Each gorgeous tile comes in a hand-mixed design with veins of rosy shimmer. As chic as it looks, and as silky as it feels, this limited-edition powder in Ritual still delivers natural color and blends easily. Too Faced The Little Black Book of Bronzers We change outfits for different moods and situations—so why wouldn’t we do the same for bronzer? Maybe you want one that’s more natural-looking for work, one that lasts for 16 hours for a music festival, or one that also has...