![]() Release Date + About the LaunchPaint, lacquer and play with different textures, finishes and looks with these five covetable lip kits. Everything you need in your favourite shade. Each kit contains a ‘True Velvet Lipstick’, a ‘Gloss Embrace’ Lip Gloss and an ‘Enhance and Define’ Lip Pencil – so you can modulate and reinvent your lip look to your heart’s content. All come packaged in a Luxury Velvet Makeup Bag designed in collaboration with Jon Jacobsen. Jon Jacobsen is a multimedia artist whose narrative images utilise symbolism and the surreal through a mix of photography, digital art and illustration. His work has appeared in SHOWStudio and V Magazine. Pre-order 10/3Products in the LaunchFantasy Florals Lip Kit, $81.41 / £63.00Paint, lacquer and play with different textures, finishes and looks with these five covetable lip kits. Everything you need in your favourite shade. Each kit contains a ‘True Velvet Lipstick’, a ‘Gloss Embrace’ Lip Gloss and an ‘Enhance and Define’ Lip Pencil – so you can modulate and reinvent your lip look to your heart’s content. All come packaged in a Luxury Velvet Makeup Bag designed in collaboration with Jon Jacobsen. Jon Jacobsen is a multimedia artist whose narrative images utilise symbolism and the surreal through a mix of photography, digital art and illustration. His work has appeared in SHOWStudio and V Magazine.
True Velvet Lip Colour, $33.60 / £26.00
Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss, $23.25 / £18.00Embellish your lips with a smooth non-sticky veil of colour whilst simultaneously replenishing them with nourishing oils and butters. This clever multitasking formulation functions as both medium to high pigment gloss and instant restoring treatment, cushioning the lips with emollient hydrators and leaving them as soft as silk. Lips feel smoothed and plumped long after application has worn off. The benefits of intense lip care fused with the fashionability of a truly Lucent lip colour. Available in six flattering shades to suit all skin tones.
Velvet Lip Collections, $100.82 / £78.00Each beautiful collection is packed in a luxury monogrammed velvet make up bag.
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The double-decker Amtrak train that runs from Denver’s Union Station to the Winter Park Ski Resort has decided not to operate this year due to COVID-19. Both Winter Park Resort and Amtrak agreed in a press release that, “with social distancing requirements, it was not possible to operate the train successfully this season.” The train has only been open for the past three seasons due to a legal dispute that occurred back in 2009 – shutting the train down for almost eight years. Since then, it has successfully operated within the region – transporting ski enthusiasts from the hustle and bustle of the city to the snow-capped mountains within two hours. To ensure a successful relaunch, the service from Denver to the resort will not operate again until 2022 – with plans to use the 2020-21 seasons to work on renovating the train for a better experience in the future. ![]() Photo Courtesy of Winter Park Resort via https://303magazine.com/2020/09/winter-park-express-ski-train-closed/ ![]() Two Lil' StunnasFenty Beauty Two Lil’ Stunnas Mini Longwear Fluid Lip Color Duo ($25.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes two new shades in mini-sizes in hues of raspberry pink and deep red. Both shades had good color coverage, though not fully opaque in one coat, with fluid, spreadable consistencies that were in line with the formula. They were very long-wearing and prone to leaving behind stains, but the formula was a bit drying after a few hours of wear.
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![]() UnderratedUnderrated is a deep, raspberry pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, and while a little product went a long way, it had to be built up with a second layer for full opacity. The texture was very fluid and lightweight, and the best way to work with it was to remove some excess along the opening before applying. It applied evenly, dried down quickly to a mostly transfer-resistant finish. It stayed on well for over seven hours, left a stain behind, and felt lightly drying over time. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$24.00/0.13 oz. - $184.62 Per Ounce Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ($24.00 for 0.13 oz.) is supposed to offer “12-hour hold” that feels “weightless” and “one stroke” pigmentation. The formula features a very smooth, fluid consistency that is thin and almost emollient (a little slippery, not watery though), which I have often found harder to control compared to the average liquid lipstick. Part of the lack of control stems from the fact that the formula is quite pigmented, and the curvy applicator seems to hold an excessive amount of product. The end result is that it can be easy to apply more product than one needs, so patience and controlled movements are key to application. It takes a minute to two minutes for it to dry down for the most part with the more recently released shades drying down to a flatter, more matte finish that's more transfer-resistant. They feel particularly comfortable, as they flex and feel lightweight on, and they aren't drying at all on me. They last between six and 10 hours on me. Browse all of our Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color swatches. IngredientsIsododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 (Ci 15850).
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![]() UnmatchedUnmatched is a deep, very blue-based red with strong, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. The dry down took longer with this shade–even after five minutes it wasn’t fully set. It could be blotted gently on the back of one’s hand or with a tissue to get to a full, matte finish faster. The texture was lightweight, fluid, and very spreadable, which made it easy to over-apply if I didn’t wipe off some of the product prior to applying. It had good color payoff in one layer, but it needed a second layer for full coverage. The color was still going strong after seven hours of wear, left behind a stain, and was lightly drying over time. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$24.00/0.13 oz. - $184.62 Per Ounce Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ($24.00 for 0.13 oz.) is supposed to offer “12-hour hold” that feels “weightless” and “one stroke” pigmentation. The formula features a very smooth, fluid consistency that is thin and almost emollient (a little slippery, not watery though), which I have often found harder to control compared to the average liquid lipstick. Part of the lack of control stems from the fact that the formula is quite pigmented, and the curvy applicator seems to hold an excessive amount of product. The end result is that it can be easy to apply more product than one needs, so patience and controlled movements are key to application. It takes a minute to two minutes for it to dry down for the most part with the more recently released shades drying down to a flatter, more matte finish that's more transfer-resistant. They feel particularly comfortable, as they flex and feel lightweight on, and they aren't drying at all on me. They last between six and 10 hours on me. Browse all of our Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color swatches. IngredientsIsododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850).
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![]() Fenty Beauty Two Lil' Stunnas Mini Longwear Fluid Lip Color Duo ![]() Fenty Beauty Two Lil' Stunnas Mini Longwear Fluid Lip Color Duo ![]() Fenty Beauty Two Lil' Stunnas Mini Longwear Fluid Lip Color Duo ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Two Lil' Stunnas Mini Longwear Fluid Lip Color Duo ![]() Fenty Beauty Two Lil' Stunnas Mini Longwear Fluid Lip Color Duo ![]() Fenty Beauty Two Lil' Stunnas Mini Longwear Fluid Lip Color Duo ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Underrated Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color ![]() Fenty Beauty Unmatched Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color via https://www.temptalia.com/fenty-beauty-two-lil-stunnas-set-review-swatches/ ![]() Release Date + About the LaunchMakeup Revolution have teamed up with Disney this Halloween, to bring you a limited-edition Nightmare Before Christmas collection! “For it is plain as anyone can see, we’re simply meant to be.” If you know, you know. If this is one of your go-to fall films, you won’t stop there – collect it all! The range of products are inspired by the classic film ‘Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.’ This is one collection you don’t want to miss out on. Don’t say Makeup Revolution doesn’t treat you. Remember “There’s only 365 days left until next Halloween!” Now onlineProducts in the LaunchNightmare Before Christmas Sally Palette, $22.00 (Limited Edition)The Revolution x Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Palette, contains 36 richly pigmented matte and metallic eyeshadows. It’s a rag doll full of dreams. On one side you can play with orange, pinks and brown hues inspired by Jack Skellington’s sweetheart and the film and on the other side, you will find a wide selection of neutral, purple and pink hues. Show us your Sally selfies! Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Palette, $22.00 (Limited Edition)The Revolution x Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Palette, contains 36 richly pigmented matte and metallic eyeshadows. It’s a Pumpkin King’s dream. On one side you can experiment with a variety of green, blue, purple and smokey shades inspired by Jack and the film and on the other side, you will find a wide selection of wearable warm shades. Nightmare Before Christmas Lip Gloss, $8.00 (Limited Edition)
Nightmare Before Christmas Highlighter, $10.00 (Limited Edition)
Cosmetic Bag, $14.00 (Limited Edition)
Nightmare Before Christmas Brush Set, $24.00 (Limited Edition)If you have the same love for Halloween as Jack does, you can’t buy the collection without buying the Revolution x Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Brush Set. This set Includes a character printed powder brush, flat brush, eyeshadow blending brush, eyebrow brush and a case to keep them all together. The perfect accessories to create your Halloween look at home. ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection ![]() Makeup Revolution x Nightmare Before Christmas Collection via https://www.temptalia.com/makeup-revolution-x-nightmare-before-christmas-collection/ Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.
via https://www.temptalia.com/survey-says-september-30th-2020/ 41-year-old Yosvani Ramos thought this might be his last season as a principal dancer with the Colorado Ballet. But after COVID-19 sparked the cancellation of every 2020 Colorado Ballet performance post-February, Ramos knew he wasn’t ready to say goodbye. “Having lost the whole of 2020 was a difficult pill to swallow. For dancers, every production, every month, every year counts,” he said. “I don’t want to fade out in the middle of a pandemic. I want to finish on my own terms and enjoy the last years of my dancing career.” Now, he and his fellow dancers are just hoping that next season, there will be a Colorado Ballet for them to come back to. By the end of 2020, Colorado Ballet will have lost almost $4 million in revenue since the beginning of the pandemic, said the ballet’s artistic director, Gil Boggs — and as a result, the nonprofit furloughed 51 dancers at the beginning of September. As the dancers navigate unfamiliar territory, they’re also working with the community to save the ballet through the Colorado Ballet’s Relief and Recovery Fund. Launched in September, the campaign asks the community to help fundraise $3 million to keep the nonprofit alive. “The arts are really the heart of Denver, and it’s important we continue to have that,” dance apprentice Ever Larson said. “Being furloughed was heartbreaking but I am hopeful that we can continue to get funding for the arts.” Many dancers, including Ramos and dancers Francesca Martoccio and Nicolas Pelletier, have started their own fundraising teams to raise money for the fund. Some of the teams have set fundraising goals as high as $25,000, Boggs said. “It’s been a long period of time where we’ve had to manage and find new ways to be comfortable that don’t involve performing, which is what we’re used to,” Pelletier said. “I know a lot of dancers who are looking elsewhere for anything they can get. We definitely need support now more than ever.” If all goes according to plan, the ballet plans to bring back the dancers in January 2021. Through its reserve funding, the nonprofit is currently able to provide dancers with a supplemental unemployment benefit, even while the dancers are no longer receiving a salary. Meanwhile, some of the dancers are also finding virtual opportunities to keep performing, including through the organization’s Where Ballet Meets You virtual performance series, HOPE. The first original piece in the series came out on September 25 and starred Martoccio and Pelletier. “Right now, people would not feel safe going to a theater. The more of these projects we do, the better,” Martoccio said. “This is the longest a lot of us have gone without dancing regularly. The arts are an integral part of all of our lives, and that’s all the more reason to support our dancers.” In addition to the fundraiser, community members can support the ballet by purchasing tickets for one of its 2021 shows. The ballet’s next in-person show, The Great Gatsby, is scheduled to open February 5 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. Tickets go on sale December 1. Learn more about the Relief and Recovery Fund or make a donation here. via https://303magazine.com/2020/09/colorado-ballet-fundraiser/ ![]() ColourPop x Hocus Pocus Collection debuts today at 10AM PT! I normally post the recaps on Saturdays, but timed with the actual launch seems even better ? I’m glad to see that Lux Lipsticks haven’t been totally discontinued, which was the highlight of the launch for me from a quality standpoint. The eyeshadow palette was workable but under-performing compared to many past ColourPop palettes; the quality was inconsistent, and there were some application issues along with a fair amount of fallout. The eyeliners could have been more pigmented, better wearing, and better-applying. I’m not certain if my affiliate code will apply to the launch, but you could certainly use TEMPTALIA to try and save 10% off (it does give me commission). Testing it ahead of the launch, it did work on Disney x Mulan. Colour Pop I Smell Children Lip Duo ($11.00 for 0.155 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo that includes a blue-based red lipstick and... Colour Pop I Smell Children Lip Duo ($11.00 for 0.155 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo that includes a blue-based red lipstick and... Colour Pop I Put a Spell on You Lip Duo ($11.00 for 0.155 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo that includes a warmer, orange-based red lipstick... Colour Pop I Put a Spell on You Lip Duo ($11.00 for 0.155 oz.) is a new, limited edition duo that includes a warmer, orange-based red lipstick... Colour Pop I am Beautiful Lip Duo ($11.00 for 0.155 oz.) includes a medium-dark burgundy in lipstick and lip pencil form with the lipstick... Colour Pop I am Beautiful Lip Duo ($11.00 for 0.155 oz.) includes a medium-dark burgundy in lipstick and lip pencil form with the lipstick... Colour Pop Gather Round Sisters 15-Pan Shadow Palette ($26.00 for 0.60 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette in collaboration with the Hocus... Colour Pop Gather Round Sisters 15-Pan Shadow Palette ($26.00 for 0.60 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette in collaboration with the Hocus... Colour Pop Sistas Crème Gel Liner ($5.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a deeper, coppery red with a slightly metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation in a... Colour Pop Sistas Crème Gel Liner ($5.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a deeper, coppery red with a slightly metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation in a... Colour Pop Trick or Treat Crème Gel Liner ($5.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a muted, medium plum with warmer, brownish undertones and slightly cooler... Colour Pop Trick or Treat Crème Gel Liner ($5.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a muted, medium plum with warmer, brownish undertones and slightly cooler... Colour Pop Black Flame Candle Crème Gel Liner ($5.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a medium green with warmer, more olive undertones and slightly cooler,... Colour Pop Black Flame Candle Crème Gel Liner ($5.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a medium green with warmer, more olive undertones and slightly cooler,...
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![]() ColourPop x Hocus Pocus Collection + Swatches ![]() ColourPop x Hocus Pocus Collection + Swatches ![]() ColourPop x Hocus Pocus Collection + Swatches ![]() ColourPop x Hocus Pocus Collection + Swatches ![]() ColourPop x Hocus Pocus Collection + Swatches ![]() ColourPop x Hocus Pocus Collection + Swatches via https://www.temptalia.com/best-worst-of-colourpop-x-hocus-pocus-collection/ ![]() Standing OvationLaura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek PaletteLaura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ($55.00 for 0.63 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio of blushes for the holiday season. It included two shades–Peach and Rose–from the permanent line, while Grapefruit appeared to be exclusive to the palette. Two of the three blushes were more pigmented, which was out of sync with the formula’s description of building up from a “sheer, hint of color,” so those who prefer pigmentation may find this is still a worthwhile contender for consideration.
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Quick Shop: SephoraSephora, Nordstrom, Saks, Selfridges![]() PeachPeach is a medium, pinky-coral base with strong, peachy-gold shimmer that gave it a luminous finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable coverage, which was more pigmented than marketed. The texture was soft, more pliable without being powdery, so it was easy to pick up with a brush and was blendable on bare skin. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$30.00/0.2 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have "sheer, buildable" coverage that "blends seamlessly with skin" that lasts for "10 hours." I purchased two shades--one shimmer, one matte--to see how they performed before considering purchasing more of the range. The texture of both shades was rather thin with a firmer consistency that wasn't as blendable as I would have expected, though it had the sheer coverage that was described. It was buildable from sheer to mostly opaque coverage, though the shimmer shade I tried was easier to build up. They lasted around eight hours on me, which was solid wear, but it was shy of the 10-hour claim. Browse all of our Laura Mercier Blush Colour Infusion swatches. IngredientsTalc, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lauroyl Lysine, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Red 7 (Ci 15850).
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Quick Shop: SephoraSephora, Nordstrom, Saks, Selfridges![]() RoseRose is a muted, dusty pink with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable color coverage and was the closest to how the formula was marketed (“sheer hint” and buildable). I noticed that it was a bit more firmly-pressed and felt thinner as a result the first two uses, but the third use was much softer and easier to apply evenly. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$30.00/0.2 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have "sheer, buildable" coverage that "blends seamlessly with skin" that lasts for "10 hours." I purchased two shades--one shimmer, one matte--to see how they performed before considering purchasing more of the range. The texture of both shades was rather thin with a firmer consistency that wasn't as blendable as I would have expected, though it had the sheer coverage that was described. It was buildable from sheer to mostly opaque coverage, though the shimmer shade I tried was easier to build up. They lasted around eight hours on me, which was solid wear, but it was shy of the 10-hour claim. Browse all of our Laura Mercier Blush Colour Infusion swatches.
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Quick Shop: SephoraSephora, Nordstrom, Saks, Selfridges![]() GrapefruitGrapefruit is a rich, reddish-coral with subtle, warm undertones and warmer, fine, golden micro-shimmer that gave it more of a satiny sheen when applied and buffed out on my skin. The texture was slightly firmer and thinner initially, but it softened up a bit and was easier to pick up on a brush, though a little went a very long way! It was intensely pigmented and was best applied with a fluffier brush and light hand to gently diffuse the color onto cheeks. The “issue” is the formula is supposed to be buildable from a “diffused, sheer hint of color,” and it’s not at all sheer or buildable–you have to be very careful just to get more medium coverage out of it. For as bright and as pigmented as it was, it was fairly blendable, though. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading a bit. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Top Dupes
Formula Overview$30.00/0.2 oz. - $150.00 Per Ounce The formula is supposed to have "sheer, buildable" coverage that "blends seamlessly with skin" that lasts for "10 hours." I purchased two shades--one shimmer, one matte--to see how they performed before considering purchasing more of the range. The texture of both shades was rather thin with a firmer consistency that wasn't as blendable as I would have expected, though it had the sheer coverage that was described. It was buildable from sheer to mostly opaque coverage, though the shimmer shade I tried was easier to build up. They lasted around eight hours on me, which was solid wear, but it was shy of the 10-hour claim. Browse all of our Laura Mercier Blush Colour Infusion swatches.
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Quick Shop: SephoraSephora, Nordstrom, Saks, Selfridges![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Standing Ovation Cheek Palette ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Peach Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Rose Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion ![]() Laura Mercier Grapefruit Blush Colour Infusion via https://www.temptalia.com/laura-mercier-standing-ovation-cheek-palette-review-swatches/ Sushi Dens RiNo Handroll Outpost Arrives at The Source Delivering All The Expected Brilliance9/30/2020 Decades before Denver began its transformation into the culinary destination it is today, Toshi Kizaki was redeveloping what was then a quiet corner on South Pearl into the beating heart of Japanese fine dining not only in the city — but the region at large. Since 1984, Sushi Den has revolutionized the notion that this landlocked state could indeed be a place where world-class sushi was not only available but could possibly push the envelope in terms of quality, sophistication and fastidious execution. In the decades that followed Kizaki has built up the corner, adding Izakaya Den and Ototo to continue the trend of excellence across small plates and robata skewers. On Friday, October 2 the city will be graced with yet another concept from Kizaki and a group of brilliant proteges, this time venturing across town for a counter concept at The Source. Occupying the central space, formerly filled by cocktail heavyweights Isabel and Rino Yacht Club, Temaki Den will serve a concise menu of hand rolls, sashimi, uramaki, aburi nigiri and a fairly robust list of cocktails, beer and sake by the glass. Click to view slideshow.The central counter is built for appropriate distancing, the plastic panels separating customers from the dextrous chefs come complete with window cutouts for swift delivery. Helmed by Kizaki and Ototo Executive Chef Kenta Kamo, the concept is more based on speed than its more leisurely siblings. “It’s supposed to be a no-frills sushi bar,” said Kamo. Under the direct supervision of chef de cuisine David Imai, Temaki Den is built for the times, comfortably delivering the exquisite at a pace more suited for those less inclined to lounge. ![]() Chef Kenta Kamo (left) and chef Toshi Kizaki (right). Temaki directly translates to hand roll, the eponymous dish holds a fittingly central position. The nori was carefully sourced for maximum crunch, with rolls ideally being devoured as soon as they are pushed through the window. Options include mushroom ($4.75), red shrimp ($5.25), blue crab ($5.25) and negitoro ($5.50) each provide roughly four bites of the same premium seafood that have made the other Dens famous. The aburi nigiri is hand-seared with a blowtorch to serve, with options including salmon belly ($4.25), scallop ($4.50) and lobster ($7) each arriving for equally-swift consumption, ideally unadorned with the available soy sauce. Even while not occupying center-stage, the uramaki — or inside out rolls — may be the most familiar to casual sushi eaters, with the California ($10) — with blue crab, avocado, cucumber and sesame seeds — and the Philly ($10) — with smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber and onion — providing an appropriately upscale take on the classics. Click to view slideshow.Continuing the place’s trend towards the comparatively casual, cocktails are all named after J-Pop artists. The Ikimono Gakari ($12) comes with Roku gin, yuzumon and muddle shiso for a citrus-forward refreshment fit for the fading days of summer. The BabyMetal ($11) — with Convite mezcal, grapefruit, lime and a salt rim — is appropriate of its namesake, being both violent and delicate in equal measures. The sake program is one of the place’s most exciting contributions, delivering the kind of expressions usually reserved for bottle-only in five-ounce pours, with prices all sitting under $20 a glass. The Source Hotel will also be playing host to Made In Japan — a continuation of the Made In a City concept formerly housed in Zeppelin Station. While the connection is incidental — Made In Japan was originally scheduled for April — it’s hard to ignore the commitment towards superbly-crafted simplicity shared by Temaki’s menu and the items curated by the sophisticated eye of Zeppelin Retail Director Mathieu Mudie. A more intentionally-curated stall from Kazu Oba — a ceramicist whose decades of study under trade masters Jerry Wingren and Takashi Nakazato has yielded a style based in simplicity and embracing human imperfection — is directly connected to Temaki’s kitchen. Previously, Oba had produced over 1,000 pieces for Sushi Den, including 600 individual dishes, sake pitchers and finery he crafted for a single dinner honoring visiting chefs and sake producers. He will be conducting a series of live demos this weekend, with original pieces set to act as plateware for Temaki beginning next week. Jewelry from his wife Yuka Oba is also available for purchase. Click to view slideshow.Despite its utterly-fresh presentation, Temaki Den feels like an old soul, its underpinnings not even a bit obscured by the COVID-friendly delivery. Reservations for Friday and beyond will become available at midnight on Thursday. Temaki Den is located in The Source at 3330 Brighton Blvd., Denver. It will be open Monday – Thursday from 4 – 10 p.m., and Friday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. All photography by Brittany Werges. via https://303magazine.com/2020/09/sushi-dens-rino-handroll-outpost-arrives-at-the-source-delivering-all-the-expected-brilliance/ There aren’t any products coming to mind that I’ve been ho-hum on that later became a go-to! I could definitely see happening, though, with a product that might have been poor for one use but might work great for another use (perhaps something it wasn’t originally intended for).
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