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LOTD: Autumn/Fall inspired! Lots of bronzey/orangey goodness!

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So I attended the launch of the NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday Collection at the NARS boutique on Bleecker Street, and I was instantly drawn to the intense, saturated colours, especially for a holiday collection! This limited edition collection features a new/special texture that appears in this collection only called Cinematic. Actually it’s just they eye shadows and lipsticks, which allows them to be buttery smooth and highly pigmented at the same time. NARS has amazing quality products to begin with but this just kicked the level up a few more notches.

Anyway, I don’t have a lot (or any as a matter of fact) copper-toned eye shadows, so I picked up this gorgeous colour Cambodia.

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Cambodia Cinematic Eye Shadow by NARS

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Swatch, Cambodia

Très riche!! A beautiful coppery, reddish brown colour! Actually this texture reminds me of the previously released MAC Starflash texture. Very finely milled, but pigmented and smooth.

So for this look, I decided to also combine my favourite eye shadow from the summer as well incorporating a little colour theory.

Here’s the look, that I previously posted on Instagram! Follow me here —-> NoireTropicalB

LOTD

A.J. Crimson BB + D Cream launch in a few pics!

October 21, 2013 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 3 Comments

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A few months ago, I attended the NYC launch of the newest BB Creams on the market from pro/celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson.

AJ Crimson Launch party NYC

I first heard about AJ’s foray into the cosmetic world, when he collaborated on the lip line Kissable Couture. He introduced some amazing, high shine liquid lacquers that have been a favourite amongst celebrities, especially those of colour.

The event was held at in midtown together with Ofra Cosmetics (who are the manufactures of this hybrid BB+D cream). A few days before, I had heard the buzz about these creams as they come in 8…8 shades!!

I know it’s 2013 and all, but the vast majority of companies who bring BB creams out to market, do not cater to women who are deep tan to deep dark in skin tone. The best you could get would be café au lait. I don’t know what else to say, apparently we don’t need foundations etc. like everyone else.

I got the amazing opportunity to meet and chat with Mr. A.J. Crimson for a few minutes!

Me in my purple coat! With AJ Crimson.

“Whey de lime” Fridays….the final summer edition!

September 20, 2013 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 3 Comments

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In about 2 days, fall begins. While I’m not thrilled at that, I’m already anticipating next year!

I want to post my absolute favourite look of the season, part of my summer peach chronicles.

Featuring Freelove Eye Shadow from Urban Decay! Love!

An all peach/coral look! It features most of the products that I had in heavy rotation for the past few months!

Freelove by Urban Decay on the center of the upper eyelid – a stunning, medium-deep peach, with smooth shimmer and velvety/buttery texture
Perversion 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils by Urban Decay on the waterline
Cha Cha Façade cheek colour by Face Atelier
Paris Follies Larger Than Life Lip Gloss from NARS Cosmetics

Transition into autumn with Senna Cosmetics!

September 20, 2013 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 1 Comment

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The weather is already cold here and I am already thinking of all the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes that I will imbibe! But just because makeup colours are getting darker does not mean that you have to abandon your summer shades. I love incorporating bright, intense colours in my smokier looks.

This is Senna Cosmetics Summer Collection.

This collection is suited for fair/pale skintones,

While this works better with medium to darker skintones.

These were both really nice collections but there were a few standouts that I wore throughout the summer and I fully intend to continue to use.

Quick swatch! Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation

August 10, 2013 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 0 Comments

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Of course yuh gyul found herself at Sephora on Friday, scoping out the new Marc Jacobs Beauty collection. He’s got pretty much a full colour line. Lots of beautiful shades. I check out the gel foundation….and I must admit that I am impressed! It comes in 16 shades and it actually has some deeper shades! I swatched the darkest shade, Cocoa Deep, which is a deep, chocolatey brown that is pretty neutral.

NoireTropicalBeauty Marc Jacobs Genius Gel SuperCharged Foundation Cocoa Deep

Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation in Cocoa Deep (indoors)

Cocoa Deep swatch in daylight

I have not bought this…yet…but I applied some on my jaw line and it was almost an exact match! For reference, I am NW45 in M.A.C. The formula is very lightweight, smooth and sank into my skin and looked natural, like my own skin! It felt amazing! I would have liked a little bit more red in it, but hats off to Mr. Jacobs for creating a line that caters to women with medium to deeper skintones. Of course I have not tested this for wear and durability, but don’t be afraid to check it out. The price tag is rather hefty (US$48 for 1 fl. oz.), but look at it if you can. Since it is a gel formula, it will probably work well on oily skin.

I hope that eventually the colour range is expanded to include some more medium-dark to deep shades, but I think it’s a good start!! I can’t vouch for the rest of the collection, so see it for yourself.

Have you guys picked up anything??

Laters!!