Tag Archives: bronze

A England Nail Polish in Holy Grail

Posted on September 17, 2017 by themakeuptrain

Slightly stunned that I’ve had this beauty for a long time and never swatched her. She’s a mix of green shimmer, deep bronze and burnished gold. She looks pretty solid gold on me. There are two versions of HG: the … Continue reading →

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Laura Mercier Fall in Love Face Illuminator Collection Palette

Posted on May 12, 2017 by themakeuptrain

Released last year as a limited edition item, this palette contains all four of Laura Mercier’s highlighter shades. Left to right, from the top row: Indiscretion, Addiction, Devotion, and Seduction. Top to bottom: Indiscretion, Devotion, Addiction, Seduction. As you can … Continue reading →

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BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel 14 Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette

Posted on February 26, 2017 by themakeuptrain

I hadn’t even heard of Carli Bybel when I read whisperings about her palette for BH Cosmetics on makeup forums. I checked her out, and she’s got a wide range of looks, tutorials and fun videos. I’m a real sucker … Continue reading →

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Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Chrome in Bronze Sheen

Posted on February 6, 2017 by themakeuptrain

Maybelline released a liquid version of their famous Color Tattoo eye paints. I bought one to swatch. The applicator is doe footed and precise. The swatch went on nice and smooth and pigmented. On my lids it can be blended … Continue reading →

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Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder in 52

Posted on October 3, 2016 by themakeuptrain

The lovely Ankita of Corallista first made me aware of this bronzer. Her (and my shade) is 52, the darker one available. 51 is the lighter bronzer. According to the Superdrug website, 51 is Medium and 52 is Tanned. When … Continue reading →

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Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

Posted on October 1, 2016 by themakeuptrain

If you were thinking about getting this palette, here are the swatches to help you decide. L-R: Almond Truffle Cashew Chew, Dark Truffle, Satin Sheets, Cotton Candy, Pecan Praline. L-R: Cafe Au Lait, Totally Fetch, Sprinkles, Bordeaux, Earl Grey. L-R: … Continue reading →

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China Glaze Nail Lacquers in Wood You Wanna? and Take A Trek

Posted on March 21, 2016 by themakeuptrain

These are from my Arlington, VA haul.  Wood You Wanna?  This is from Fall 2015’s “The Great Outdoors” collection.   Wood You Wanna? is one of those “blogger headache” shades because it’s so goshdarned difficult to describe. It’s a smokey … Continue reading →

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Review: Maybelline Expert Eyes Eyeshadow Quad in Chai Latte

Posted on December 24, 2015 by themakeuptrain

Chai Latte is the only drink I ever order from Starbucks. Okay, I lied. I also order cafe lattes. And vanilla bean Frappuccinos. It’s no wonder I gravitated toward an eyeshadow quad named for a coffee drink. I never really … Continue reading →

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Review: Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Sunlit Bronze

Posted on October 19, 2015 by themakeuptrain

Sunlit Bronze sounds so radiant and inviting. I love bronze shades so much. They so warm and golden, but burnished enough to be more than regular gold. Today I’m reviewing a set of bronzey eyeshadows, courtesy of drugstore megabrand Maybelline. … Continue reading →

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Essie Fall 2015 Nail Polish Swatches

Posted on October 9, 2015 by themakeuptrain

Do I really need more reds, deep wines and dark purples? Yes, I do. It’s a need. A very deep-seated, aching need. All nail polish lovers understand this feeling. My non-need for similar shades notwithstanding, I bought the Essie Fall … Continue reading →

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