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Tuesday 27 November 2012

Beauty Buzz - L'Oreal to buy Urban Decay

Hey ya'll

so if you don't know the beauty world is abuzz at the moment with L'Oreal's announcement to buy Urban Decay now I have been scouring the L'Oreal web pages looking for a official press release I cannot find a official release on any of the L'Oreal pages (if any of you know leave the link in the comments below ;p) but I have taken this from a article written by the The Guardian though if you google  L'Oreal to buy Urban Decay you will find a slew of information.
French beauty giant L'Oréal is attempting to raise its street cred with the acquisition of edgy makeup brand Urban Decay.

The financial details were not disclosed but it is thought L'Oréal paid $300-400m (£187-250m) for the California-based company, which is owned by private-equity firm Castanea Partners.

Urban Decay crashed on to the beauty scene in the mid-90s with eye-catching packaging and products with names like Stray Dog, an ash-brown eye-shadow, and the pale purple Asphyxia.

The deal will give L'Oréal another entry into the fast-growing area of specialist brands, which it says represents 44% of the luxury makeup market in the US.

Nicolas Hieronimus, the L'Oréal Luxe president, said: "It is the makeup specialist we needed to fully satisfy young women in search of playful colours and inspiration, at an accessible price point."

Urban Decay makeup is sold through specialist retailers, such as Sephora, or online shops, but this deal will extend its reach across the globe.

Tim Warner, the general manager of Urban Decay, said: "L'Oréal's strong innovation capabilities and presence in every channel of distribution will enable Urban Decay to reach its full potential in the marketplace."

French conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton bought Urban Decay in 2000, selling it to private equity three years later
 
So the big controversy is that Urban Decay is a recognised Cruelty free company certified with the leaping bunny symbol... A symbol that they nearly lost early this year when they announced they would be selling their products in China where it is required by law that all cosmetic products are tested on animals.... Need less to say there was a massive back lash from the beauty world and Urban decay quickly rescinded the idea Urban decay have release a short statement

"Though our ownership is changing, our policies are not. We just spoke to both the CCIC and PETA, and will keep our cruelty-free bunny icons. Urban Decay is staying cruelty-free and proud.”
 
And while Urban Decay are against animal testing L'Oreal not so much there is much questioning if L'Oreal will attempt to have Urban Decay released in China (therefore having products tested on animals) or if L'Oreal will allow Urban Decay to stay true to their creed.

I am going to be veryinterested to see where this goes a lot of people have already claimed that they will now no longer support Urban Decay as they dont want to support a Non-curilty free 3rd party the real question is going to be will Urban Decay be able to stand being in a negative light once again? and will they become TOO main stream taking away form their unique flare? These questions will deffinetly be answered in time I am sure!

Another thing I will be interested to see will be if L'Oreal will allow Urban Decay into Australia to set an attraction for the younger generation and if so will be become a 'everywhere department store' brand like we see L'Oreal here in Australia? If so that would be a big boost for L'Oreal as here in Oz we don't have really 'fun, young' brands...

Whats your opinion on the takeover?

Xoxo
C
  

Wednesday 21 November 2012

A Review - Shadow Shields

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll

So I don't know about you guys but when I apply eye colour (particularly with loose pigments) I get TERRIBLE fall out and it ALWAYS seems to be when I am applying a dark crease colour or some super saturated blue! I must add that I do my foundation FIRST before do my eye make up so therein lies my problem!

I have tried EVERYTHING to avoid this Tipping my head back slightly, vigorously tapping my shadow brush to get rid of excess, holding a tissue under my eye... All with poor results for a while I would apply a heavy layer of translucent powder under my eyes and brush it off once my makeup was done and that worked for a while until one day after I did this and took a photo I was left with 2 HUGE white patches under my eyes horribly UNATTRACTIVE!

I was at a loss what to do so I made a coffee and googled and up came my saviour Shadow Shields. Shadow Shields is an American based company, that started with an idea and now is featured in a range of popular magazines! Shadow Shields are now becoming introduced into main stream stores in smaller packs then what I have photographed. However for us international ladies and gents we are left to order on line (which is simple) for a box of 30 it costs $9.99 USD +S&H Shadow Shields ship world wide at a reasonable price and whats even better they accept pay pal!

This ingenious product comes as a half circle with 4 individual areas on the back to un-peel to apply on the face the top 3 are really all you need to remove for application.

The Official Shadow Shields sells the product as a one use item, which would defiantly be correct when using them on a client! However for personal use I can get between 4-6 uses (on both eyes) I unstick the middle part first and once that runs out of stick I remove the backing to ONE of the sides ect...

Shadow Shields are gentle enough to use that they don't pull on the skin OR remove any face make up! the actual 'shield' appears to be a porous fabric (to be honest it reminds me of a dressing we use in the hospital called Hyperfix)

The offical ingredients list -  Polyester nonwoven, acrylic adhesive, silicone coated paper







 
The Shadow Shield webpage has also mentioned that if you apply the Sheild a little higher and use the edge to help you create a 'wing' handy for those starting out or not confident with a winged eye.

In my opinion these are a great little product, handy to keep in your kit for those painstaking smokey eyes or if you are a little heavy handed with pigment (guilty)

what method do you use to prevent fallout fails?
Xoxo
C

 
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Where To By – Shadow Shields

Multi-media links - Shadow Shields Facebook


Credit Rating!

Product:  10/10

Texture: 10/10

Application: 10/10

Packaging: 5/5

Final thoughts: I don't know how I loved with out this item its lightweight, handy and (when used for personal use) re-usable to an extent. Gentle on the skin dosnt pull when removing.

Overall Rating:  A++

 

Monday 19 November 2012

31 day Challenge - Day 3 - My Little Pony look and Day 4 - Sparkly Makeup

Hey Ya'll
 
Here is Day 3 and 4 of my 31 day makeup challenge enjoy =)
 
Day 3 - My Little Pony
 
 For my My LIttle Pony inspired look I chose Rainbow Dash as my insperation =) and created a beautiful rainbow liner =)
 
 
 
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What I Am Wearing

Face
Stilla one step Corrector Primer
MAC Matchmaster shade 4
MAC Studio Finish Powder NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW20 (under eyes ONLY)

Tick Tock Face Time Translucent Powder
Napoleon – The One Concealer
Madd Style Cosmetics – Cha Cha Bronzer (as blush)
MAC Matte Bronzer (contour)
Too Faced Candlelight (highlight)

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Tick Tock Cosmetics IESB - Milky way
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
MAC Eye Shadow – ORB (all over lid)
Persephone Minerals - Sailor Mars
Persephone Minerals - Sailor Venus
Madd Style Cosmetics - Mustard danger
Fyrinnae - Leif
Tick Tock Cosmetics - Once in a blue moon
Femme Fatale - Exorcism
Meow Cosmetics - Mind ControlNapoleon Brow pencil – Chocoholic
Brazen Brow Powder - Sophia
Random Mascara

Lips
Random Lip Balm
Urban Decay Lip Liner – Ozone
Mac - Soft SableRuby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and Toxic TaleRuby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and SofySoS
MAC - Ruby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and Toxic Tale
All Over Face
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
 
 
Day 4 - Sparkly Makeup
 
For Sparkly Makeup I chose a simple red/green combo using glitter and focusing on glitter lips for this look
 
 
 
 
 
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What I Am Wearing

Face
Stilla one step Corrector Primer
MAC Matchmaster shade 4
MAC Studio Finish Powder NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW20 (under eyes ONLY)

Tick Tock Face Time Translucent Powder
Napoleon – The One Concealer
MAC Matte Bronzer (contour)
Too Faced Candlelight (highlight)

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Evil Shades Spectrum pot – Podawan
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
Sugarpill - Madori (all over lid)
Ranom Green Glitter stuck with eye Kandy liquid Sugar over the top
Urban Decay 24/7 glideon pencil in Lust (waterline)
Napoleon Brow pencil – Chocoholic
Brazen Brow Powder - Sophia
Random Mascara

Lips
Random Lip Balm
Urban Decay Lip Liner – Ozone
No Name Red lipstick
Generic Red Glitter Pushed into lipstick
MAC - Ruby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and Toxic Tale
All Over Face
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
 

Day 2 - Lace Makeup Look

Hey Ya'll

Here is Day two's Lace Makeup Look day 3 and 4 will be up shortly =)
Please feel free to join and post your looks to the Mad About Beauty Facebook Page
I have a few other talented ladies joining me =)


What I Am Wearing

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
MAC Eye Shadow – ORB (all over lid and browbone)
Chinovi - Dionysus (Patted over lace)
Victorian Disco Cosmetics - Diana (patted over Dinysus)
Urban Decay 24/7 liquid liner - Pervsion
Napoleon Brow pencil – Chocoholic
Brazen Brow Powder - Sophia
Random Mascara

Friday 16 November 2012

LOTD/EOTD - Inspired by Marilyn Monroe

Hey Ya'll

I have started a 31 Day Make-up Challenge and today is day 1 Marilyn Monroe (view list here)
Please feel free to join and post your looks to the Mad About Beauty Facebook Page
I have a few other talented ladies joining me =)





What do you think?
Xoxo

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What I Am Wearing

Face
Stilla one step Corrector Primer
MAC Matchmaster shade 4
MAC Studio Finish Powder NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW20 (under eyes ONLY)

Tick Tock Face Time Translucent Powder
Napoleon – The One Concealer
Madd Style Cosmetics – Cha Cha Bronzer (as blush)
MAC Matte Bronzer (contour)
Too Faced Candlelight (highlight)

Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Evil Shades Spectrum pot – Podawan
Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy
MAC Eye Shadow – ORB (highlight/brow bone)
Urban Decay – Sidecar (2/3)
Urban Decay – Gridlock (outter 3rd)
MAC – Phloof (inner corner & lower lash)
MAC – Bruns (crease)
MAC Quarry (crease and lower lash)
Napoleon China Doll Gel Liner – Earth (water line and Liner)
Napoleon Brow pencil – Chocoholic
Brazen Brow Powder - Sophia
Random Mascara

Lips
Random Lip Balm
Urban Decay Lip Liner – Ozone
Mac - MAC - Ruby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and Toxic TaleRuby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and ToxicRuby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and Toxic Tale
MAC - Ruby woo, Runway red, Kanga Rouge, Rockster and Toxic Tale
All Over Face
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

A Review - Tick Tock Cosmetics Un-released Colours


House Keeping – The Following products were sent to me as part of being a Tick Tock model! all opinions are my own!
 

Please Click on the photos to see an enlarged picture =)
 
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Hey Ya'll
 
 
Black Friday & Cyber Monday are going to be upon us soon (for those who don't know Black Friday is an American holiday known for massive sales the day after Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday is when there are a lot of Internet sales) and that means the Indy world will be crazy I have in my hot little hands 2 completely new and unreleased colours from Tick Tock Cosmetics Black Friday/Not Christmas collection called The End of the World (regarding the hype over 2012). I haven't got any pricing yet but will keep you all in the loop and once I get my Hands on the other 3 colours I will review them for ya'll =)
 
The colours (as always with TTC products) are named around a time theme in the case of this collection there is also a added end of the world twist. As a TTC model I received Doomsday Clock and Mayan Calendar to review/use. Out of the two Mayan Calendar is my favourite, this shade is very easy to incorporate into a range of looks.
 
Both Colours preformed poorly on bare skin they were quite patchy however over the white and black bases they were both opaque and were not patchy, though BOTH colours preform best over a sticky base such as Fyrinnae's Pixie Epoxy or Madd Style Cosmetics Awsum Sauce.
 
 


 
Doomsday Clock
TTC Description  - A muddy, greenish yellow with green sparkles.
My Description - Almost a chartreuse leaning more yellow with some glitter and a satin finish
Mayan Calendar
TTC Description - A deep, metallic gold
My Description - A metallic Bronze gold
 
 
What company (Indy or otherwise) are you stalking for Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales?
 
Xoxo

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Where To By – TTC Made in the 80's

Multi-media links - Tick Tock Cosmetics

Product:  8/10

Pigmentation: 8/10

Texture: 9/10

Longevity: 8.5/10

Application: 4/5

Packaging: 5/5

Final thoughts: The colours are pigmented however do need a base (base colour and/or Sticky Base) to preform to their full potential. The Jars all list individual ingredients I dont know if these will be avaible for individual purchase or not.

Overall Rating:  A

Tuesday 13 November 2012

A Review - Darling Girl Cosmetics Holo-gloss McSwatcy

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll

Let's talk gloss... or more importantly HOLO-gloss... I purchased a single Holo-gloss a while back for a 3mL click pen it costs $5.25 USD. Holo-glosses are sheer colours that have a beautiful finish, these glosses are great to layer over lipsticks/stains. McSwatchy apart of the Blogger collection (named after indivitual bloggers) Sue the owner has individual ingredients lists for each item which is good especially for people with allergies.

McSwatchy Ingredient list
Ingredients: Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Bee's Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer. Also contains: Synthetich Fluorophylogoptie, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide and FD&C Red #40

McSwatchy Sadly dosnt last on me it wears extreamly fast even when avoiding food and drinks so i do find my self frequently applying. The gloss isnt 'goopy' it applys well and dosent turn tacky. As mentioned above McSwatchy is a great colour to layer over any red,orange or darker shades of brown.

Colour Description
Darling Girl - Soft golden berry with loads of gold and pink holo-sparkle
My Description - A reddish brown packed with Gold and red holo-glitter




 
Have you tried Darling Girl holo-glosses?

Xoxo
C
 

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Multi-media links -  Darling Girl Cosmetics Facebook
 

Credit Rating!

Product:  8/10

Pigmentation: 7/10

Texture: 9/10

Longevity: 5/10

Application: 4/5

Packaging: 5/5

Final thoughts: this gloss wears very quickly on me even when avoiding food and drinks. The texture however is AMAZING this gloss is NOT gritty or over the top sticky, applys like a dream, i

Overall Rating:  B

 

Sunday 11 November 2012

Blog Sale Nov 2012

Hey Ya'll

I am doing a little blog sale I am running out of room haha so I will Ship internationally I will only accept Paypal payments

Shipping
Australia - $5.50 + 50 cents each extra item
International - $10.50 + $1.00 cents per extra item (it looks expensive but sadly australia post has jacked up int prices =( which SUCKS!!!)

all items used powder items have been wipped clean with a tissue and all used items have only ever been touched with clean brushes!

keep an eye out for new items being added if you want to buy an item please comment below with your paypal address so i can invoive you

any questions please feel free to email me at madabotubeauty@hotmail.com

onto the items

 
Blue hair dye Never used - $ 6.00 AUS

Bed head lip gloss (bronze colour) used 3 times - $3.00 AUS

Bloom Cosmetics duo eye shadow used 2-3 times - $ 4.00 AUS

 
*SOLD*Sugar Pill Poison Plum used 2x times - $8.00 AUS

 
Stilla Blush custom colour blush used 7-8 times - $6.00 AUS

 
 
Rockaholic - Rock our shine blast  never used - $7.00 AUS

 
Lush Vanilla powder never used - $7.00 Aus

 
Ulittle Beauty hair serum never ued - $6.00

 
MAC mineral Foundation in medium dark used 6-7 times - $20.00 AUS


Rockeresque mineral eye shadows never used $3.50 Each

Rockeresque mineral eye shadows never used $3.50 AUS Each

Rockeresque mineral eye shadows  Nightmare never used $3.50 AUS
other 3 used 1x $ 3.00 AUS


Urban Decay Peacock pallet used 1-2 times max - $11.00 AUS
 
Urban Decay Skimp never used $5.00 AUS

 Urban Decay Sellout never used $5.00 AUS


Saturday 10 November 2012

A Review - Madd Style Cosmetics Rebel Lollipop Blush

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll
 
Today we are going to have a look at Madd Style Cosmetics (MSC) Rebel Lollipop Loose Blush. This blush is avaiable through the MSC artfire page a full size 10g jar is $6.76 UDS and a Delux sample (which is over 1/4th of a full sized product) retails for $1.93 USD. This blush is the first in the MSC first ever line of blushes. This is a BEAUTIFUL pink blush that is similar to the discontinued Urban Decay blush Quickie except Rebel Lollipop is about a shade and a half lighter. This is a Universally flattering colour that is buildable. This order was shipped well within the TAT and arrived in Australia about 2 weeks after Shipping Confirmation

I have swatched Rebel  Lollipop over a eye primer and bare skin as I HAVE used it as a eyeshadow previously =) all swatches are slightly on the heavy side to show the colour build up.
 
Colour Description
MSC - Its a beautiful pink with a touch of coral and pink glimmer.

My Description - A universal pink with a slight coral undertone and slight glimmer






Have you tried this blush yet? if so thoughts

Xoxo
C
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Multi-media links - Madd Style Cosmetics Facebook

 
Credit Rating!

Product:  10/10

Pigmentation: 10/10

Texture: 9/10

Longevity: 9/10

Application: 4/5

Packaging: 3.5/5

Final thoughts: A buildable colour which is universally flattering, very pigmented start lightly and build product up to desired look.

Overall Rating:  A+

 

Wednesday 7 November 2012

A Review - Shiro Cosmetics Halloween 2012 Collection

House Keeping – all products below have been purchased with my own money and I am not in any way shape or form getting paid for this review. All opinions are my own!!!

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Hey Ya'll

I've gotten this up quickly for you as I am not to sure how long this collection is going to hang around! This is Shiro's Halloween 2012 collection based on the Nightmare Before Christmas one of my ALL TIME TOP 10 MOVIES!!! So as with all of Shiro's collections this is avaiable as indivudual colours in 3 sizes Sample (1/4 tsp) for $1.00 USD, Mini (1.0 gram) $3.50 USD and Full Size (2.0 grams) $5.00 USD. The Halloween collection is also avaiable as sets with discounted prices *listed below image taken from Shiro cosmetics* The collection Lipgloss is also individually for a Mini (approx. 2.5 ml in a jar) $4.00 USD and Full Size (15 ml in a tube w/ doefoot applicator) $7.00 USD.
 
The $1.00 USD samples are very generous and allow for many uses, all my items arrived in Australia around 3 weeks after shipping confirmation and were posted within the TAT. All individual colour listings have an ingredience list and a cute sentience or 2 about the colour taken from the show/game/anime where ever Caitlin gets her insperation from
 
Sample taken from Finkelstein
 
One part genius, two parts evil, tied together with a generous splash of madness and a particular fondness for wormswort.

Somewhat sheer, ultra-pale ghoulish green-yellow-grey with blue shimmer. Not lip-safe.

Ingredients: mica, carnauba wax, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, tin oxide, chromium oxide.
 
Now onto the Colours themselves. In this Mini - colection my favrouite colour is Oogie Boogie I feel that this colour would be flattering on all skin-tones.
 




Colour Descriptions

Oogie Boogie
Shiro's Description - Swampy green-beige with a muted velvety finish; the intensity of the green tones depends on the light. Not lip-safe.
My Description - A olive green with a velvet/satin finish
Pumkin King
Shiro's Description  - Very blackened copper packed with orange sparkles. Lip-safe!
My Description - a blackened bronze loaded with orange glitter.
Finkelstein
Shiro's Description - Somewhat sheer, ultra-pale ghoulish green-yellow-grey with blue shimmer. Not lip-safe
My Description - A green/grey colour with a blue duo-chrome
Ragdoll
Shiro's Description  - Lightly faded rust matte base filled with lilac and blue sparkles. Lip-safe!
My Description - A burnt orange colour with a satin finish with lilac glitter
This Is Halloween Lipgloss


 
 
 
 
Colour Description
This Is Halloween
Shiro's Description
Color: Medium shimmery red-orange.
Flavor: Chocolate pumpkin cheesecake.Opacity: May be applied moderately opaque or built up to full opacity.
Stains: Will stain clothes but not lips - please use with caution!

My Description
Color: Medium burnt orange w/ golden shimmer
Flavor: slight pumkin and chocolate flavour not over bearing
Opacity: This is a medium sheer colour with the ability to be built up

Over all I am quite happy with this collection the colours are well pigmented and go on smoothly  would I buy this collection again sure bet!

what was your favrouite thing about this collection?

Xoxo
C

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Where To By – Shiro Cosmetics

Multi-media links -  Shiro Cosmetics Facebook

Shipping - World Wide

 
Credit Rating!

Product:  9/10

Pigmentation: 9/10

Texture: 9/10

Longevity: 8/10

Application: 3.5/5

Packaging: 4/5

Final thoughts: this collection is harmionus the colours all work with each other. The shadows are all very pigmented and apply smoothly. The gloss needs a little work when applying to get a nice colour.

Overall Rating:  A