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NYX HD Studio Photogenic Primer 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. **

Those of you who have heard about the new NYX HD line might already feel that it’s trying to copy another brand. Well, at least that was my first impression when I saw it online. I placed my order hoping that NYX was able to copy the quality while offering the products at slightly lower prices.

The product that I got was NYX HD Studio Photogenic Primer. While I like some aspects of it, there are many that I don’t appreciate very much. It is definitely not my favorite face primer. Continue reading →

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Milani 3D 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. **

Usually I don’t like wearing gold nail polish because it picks up the yellow undertone in my skin. However, Milani 3D is a rich gold color that I think looks great. It’s not super yellow, and it doesn’t have a deep brown hue to it.

While I like the base gold shade, I’m thoroughly disappointed with the Milani 3D nail color. I feel like Milani may have made a mistake and included this color in the wrong collection! It doesn’t look like it belongs in the 3D Holographic set at all, as those two terms wouldn’t be what I’d use to describe this. Continue reading →

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Milani HD 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. **

I’ve had such joy swatching and wearing the first three colors I tried from the 3D Holographic collection. So I was super excited to wear Milani HD. It looks to be a fun silver with mega holo effect – how can that ever go wrong?

However, the Milani HD 3D nail color disappoints me so! I love the formula and how easy it is to apply, but the aesthetic outcome doesn’t come anywhere near the other colors in this collection. Sigh! It is by far my least favorite from this set because it lacks that wow factor that I’ve come to expect from the 3D Holographic collection. Find out what I mean. Continue reading →

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Revlon Pedi-EXPERT Shower Pedicure Kit 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. **

Alert: Talk of feet in this post (not in details though, in case they gross you out).

Ever since I started working out rigorously at the gym, I’ve been annoyed with how rough the bottoms of my feet were. That’s why I got the Revlon Pedi-EXPERT Shower Pedicure Kit…hoping it can help reveal softer skin.

A glamorous product, it is not. Practical, it is. But while I do find it useful, I don’t think it’s an incredible product that deserves to be in everyone’s shower caddy. Why? Continue reading →

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e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Golden 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. **

Let’s cut to the chase: I l-o-v-e e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Golden. There. I said it. I think the gold color is so warm and beautiful! It instantly adds a special look-at-my-eyes effect that you’re going to love.

Not only that, it’s also versatile. I’ve used it on the lid as the main color, as well as on the crease, underneath the brow, on lower lash line – however you decide to wear it, it works! It’s one of the good eggs of the elf Mineral Eyeshadow collection. Continue reading →

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Crown Studio C224 Oval Camouflage 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. **

Crown Brush, where have you been all my life? It was only recently when I visited IMATS that I got my hands on some Crown brushes. The few that I own and use every day have made me a Crown Convert!

Before trying Crown Studio C224 Oval Camouflage, I’ve struggled to find a good concealer brush. But my search has ended. The Crown Oval Camouflage is now my absolute favorite brush to apply concealer. I cannot put into words how much of a miracle brush this is… but I’ll definitely try! Continue reading →

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Milani Hi-Res 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. **

Holy smokes! Milani Hi-Res is the 3rd color I’m trying from the 3D Holographic Collection, and it is by far my absolute favorite. The purple is pretty, the holo effect is gorgeous, and the shine is irresistible.

While the base purple color isn’t a shade that I’m normally attracted to, I’m in love with Milani Hi Res. The rainbow holo works so beautifully with the fairytale purple – it’s just the perfect combo for a dreamy look! Come check out just exactly what I mean. Continue reading →

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