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Harvey Prince Scents Of Purpose Review

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

This spring I had the opportunity to test out 6 Harvey Prince fragrances in the Scents of Purpose Kit. Harvey Prince is a different kind of fragrance company- all of their perfumes are scientifically designed to evoke emotions, curb cravings, or make you feel beautiful and younger!  I fully enjoy this set; I am a bona fide  perfume freak, and I know perfume doesn’t last forever, so I prefer to have several smaller perfumes and be able to create or express my mood though many different types of scent.

I love the story behind the company- they started it for their Mom! They wanted to create great scents without toxic chemicals, and best of all, no animal testing.

The most interesting thing for me, is how each of the 6 perfumes smell distinct from one another, but they also share a common theme I can’t quite place. Sweetness? But they’re not all sweet! I’m not going to fret over it- I’m just going to sniff myself silly! Read the rest of this entry →

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Milani Shadow Eyez Swatchfest & Review

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys and Dolls!

Milani just launched a new product that I am completely excited by: Shadow Eyez. These are chubby pencils that can be used alone as eyeliner or shadow (though I prefer to use them as a base for powder eyeshadows). They are intended to last for 12 waterproof hours without creasing. I tested the green & the purple for 2 days and they held up, no creasing or smearing etc… though it’s worth noting that I also used primer. I also left the swatches on my hand for a number of hours, and there was only minor fading after being rinsed & rubbed with water.

Pardon my product-fangirl gushing:

The colors are bright, the hues themselves appeal to me, they glide on the skin like butter with high color payoff, wear like iron, bendable at first application but once it sets there is no smudging or creasing. These dupe several similar high-end long-lasting shadow pencils, but come out ahead because they are inexpensive and available at drugstores/mass retailers.

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Milani Runway Eyes Eyeshadow Palettes for Spring 2012

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

Milani recently added two new palettes to their Runway Eyes lineup. I was really excited because the “Primary” palette is about as close to a full- rainbow palette as I’ve seen at the drugstore and “Complementary” looks like summer to me- blue & green water with glittery sands! I have mixed feelings about these palettes, so to make my thoughts clear, here’s a list of positives and negatives. Read the rest of this entry →

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Icky Free Zone!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

This Giveaway is now closed and the winner is jeanchristie!

Congrats! Please contact me in 72 hours to claim your prize! (I was late so I’m giving  you an extra day^_^
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Milani Baked Eyeshadow Metallic & Marble New Shades for Spring 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls! Is it just me or does it seem that there is a huge surge of Baked eyeshadows on the market- I’m not at all complaining, I love this type of wet/dry shadow; I love the option to apply color intense when it’s wet, or sheer when it’s dry. Also it’s undeniable that they look gorgeous in the pot. Milani recently expanded it’s range and I have all three to share with you today! Read the rest of this entry →

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Z Palette Review

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls! A few months ago I received a few Z palettes for review consideration.  From the get-go I was really impressed with them but I wanted to wait a few weeks and see how they held up to use & cleaning, since the main complaints I’ve seen on these are that  since they are cardboard they aren’t as sturdy as plastic palettes. I wanted to put them to the test, so I’ve used them rigorously, putting them in high-traffic drawers & makeup bags. Read the rest of this entry →

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MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow for 2012 Review & Swatchfest

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys and Dolls!  Those among you who are big MAC fans might know that roughly twice a year MAC releases a semi-permanent line up of  Mineralize eye shadows to be sold for roughly a year. This is separate from other Limited Edition mineralize eyeshadows MAC may release throughout the year.

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Milani Crystal Gloss Color Expansion for Spring 2012

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hi Guys & Dolls!

Milani Crystal Gloss is a non-sticky lipgloss with a scent that Milani describes as “Cotton Candy” though I think it smells like caramel cookies. They have a sponge tip applicator that is a bit on the small side so you may need to do several pulls to get enough gloss on your lips. The tube appears small, but they contain 4.86gm of product, about the same as a MAC lipglass. They retail for about 5.49, and can be found an many different druggstores & mass retailers like Target. The color payoff varies from sheer to medium. Milani recently launched a few new colors for spring 2012 and I have 5 to share with you today. Read the rest of this entry →

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Inglot Rainbow Shadows Swatchfest & Review

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Inglot Rainbow shadows in a Pro Size Z Palette

Hey Guys & Dolls! I think the photos pretty much speak for themselves, but I’ll go ahead and say it anyway- THESE ROCK! wonderful color selection, color pay-off, realitvely inexpensive, and just all around great quality! Each shadow comes with a gradient of color (3 variations), with a matte or semi-matte texture. The colors run the spectrum of the rainbow (save for a true red, but I don’t mind). One of the things I love about these is the options for neutrals/natural colors- there are loads of options that at first glace seem redundant, but in practice, the nuances of the different undertones are really helpful. I dig these big time, and I’m thrilled to finally share them with you! Read the rest of this entry →

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Nfu Oh Flakies & Holo Review and Swatchfest!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Cora (vintageortacky)

Hello Guys and Dolls! Are you ready?  I spent the better part of a day swatching & photographing these ladies, so this post will be drool worthy picture heavy. These polishes are so magnificent, I find myself with the urge to say, “we’re not worthy! we’re not worthy!” Wayne’s World reference anyone? Read the rest of this entry →

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