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Crown Luna BK9 Deluxe Oval Foundation Brush Review & Pictures

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** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

At IMATS last year, the Crown Brush booth was one of the most swarmed scenes. There was a woman who literally tried to elbow me outta the way!  (Sorry, Lady, but you can’t get me away from anything makeup related that easily.)

There was also this guy who went around the booth at least 3 times, stocking up a basket full of his best picks. Sigh. I wish I did that! I only came away with a few brushes (and my limbs still attached). I really liked the foundation brush I got, but unfortunately, I can’t find it on the Crown Brush website to order more. I did, however, land on the Crown Luna BK9 Deluxe Oval Foundation Brush. Boy, I’m so glad I did! Continue reading →

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e.l.f. Essentials Nail Polish Black Review & Swatches

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** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Black nail polish – I know, I know. Yawn, right? Agreed. What gets me excited about e.l.f. Essentials Nail Polish Black is actually the value. I really wasn’t expecting much from it, which is why it’s been sitting in my nail polish drawer for a while now.

But after wearing the fairytale colors of the Milani holo collection, I just feel like sporting something harsh and dark, yet still pretty. And that’s just exactly what I get from elf Essentials Nail Polish in black! Continue reading →

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Milani 3D Holographic Collection Review & Swatches

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** This post was wcritten by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Don’t you just love holo polishes? When done right, they offer so many dimensions that it almost seems as if you’re wearing more than one color on your nails. So when I came across the Milani 3D Holographic Collection, I was super excited since it claims to offer something that no other nail lacquer can.

It’s supposed to feature Holographic Image Technology that creates dramatic color-shifts as the lighting changes, offering a rainbow effect. Intrigued? So was I! Does it live up to this claim? Continue reading →

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NYX Tinted Lip Spa Pinky Winky Review & Swatches

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** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Lipglosses, lipsticks, lipstains… While I sometimes do wear these products, most times I’d rather do without. Many reasons for this: I don’t like how they feel on my lips, or I usually forget to reapply. The only lip product I’m faithful to is a lip balm to moisturize my puckers – I absolutely can’t stand chapped lips!

I was uber excited to try the NYX Tinted Lip Spa Pinky Winky. I’m all for a lip product that moisturizes while adding a little bit of color! I chose Pinky Winky because it looks like a fun sheer pink that will add some blushing highlights to my lips. Does it live up to my expectations? Continue reading →

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Milani Cyberspace Review & Swatches

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** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

After experiencing big flops that are 3D (gold) and HD (silver), I was looking forward to a little redemption from the Milani 3D Holographic Collection. Milani Cyberspace looks to be super promising in the bottle. The previous non-metallic colors of the collection served me well, so I was full ready to take the leap into Cyberspace!

Blue is one of my favorite colors, and Cyberspace by Milani is incredibly gorgeous. It’s a fairytale baby blue that looks simply enchanting. So now you know I love the base blue, but is it holographic enough?  Continue reading →

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e.l.f. Mineral Blush Joy Review & Swatches

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** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

A touch of blush can instantly liven up your face. It can make you look healthier and more awake. Unfortunately, it’s the beauty product that I was never too interested in…until recently. I’ve purchased quite a few blushes by different brands lately, and e.l.f. Mineral Blush Joy has, by far, the smallest price tag.

Yeah, I caught it when elf had the 50% off mineral sale. I always think, “It’s so affordable; why not?” Well, there are a few why-nots that I’ll tell you about when it comes to elf Mineral Blush Joy. There are also a couple of things that I do like about it, too! Continue reading →

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Crown Luna BK45 Deluxe Angle Liner Brush Review & Pictures

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** This post was written by Fiona. She no longer blogs for Swatch And Learn. However, Mary still continues to blog and will be happy to reply to your comment. **

Confession time: I’m addicted to buying pretty eyeshadows. The thought of what I can do with all those beautiful eye colors makes me excited. And one of my favorite uses of eyeshadows is wearing them as liners. By doing that, I’m literally getting twice as much use out of my eye makeup!

Having the perfect eye liner brush is key. If it has the right shape, size, width, brush density and tenacity, you get just the precision you need to create whatever look you want. And that’s exactly what the Crown Luna BK45 Deluxe Angle Liner Brush offers. It really lets your inner artiste shine. Go on with your bad da Vinci self! Continue reading →

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