Blogs Posts on "Dupes"
Chanel Dupe and Vacation by Scrangie on Nov 7, 2009Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I'm taking a much needed vacation and most likely won't be around to blog, answer email or check Twitter. I won't be gone long- probably about a week- but I didn't want you to see me stop posting and email...
China Glaze Glitters & A Dead On HTF Dupe! by The Nailphile on Sep 28, 2009Good afternoon, Dear Reader! I just got a great big ol' sparkling*nails order of primarily China Glaze Glitters, and thought I'd show it to you in manageable bits. I picked out four to show you now,...
Drugstore find of the week: L'Oreal HiP Color Chrome Eyeliner by The Informed Makeup Maven on Sep 12, 2009Smoky and defined peepers are everywhere this season. Believe it or not, I've never tried L'Oreal pencils until now. Being Asian, I am constantly on a quest to find the best eye liner pencil that will not migrate, and deliver intense line...
Luxe to less: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer by The Informed Makeup Maven on Sep 9, 2009Giorgio Armani's Fluid Sheer skin illuminator has won accolades globally and numerous awards. Better still, it's earned cult status amongst makeup Mavens and editors alike. Fluid sheer is a personal fave and a staple because it adds lumin...
Luxe to less: Stila liquid liner by The Informed Makeup Maven on Aug 31, 2009Smoky eyes that are hot for fall/winter require precisely defined peepers. Liquid liner is a staple for this look as it stay's put and provides the framework for the look. Stila's liquid liner is the only liner that has performed exceptio...
Luxe to Less: Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara by The Informed Makeup Maven on Aug 24, 2009Specialist mascara wands are the latest marketing dos by many companies. Some vibrating, some weirdly shaped. Givenchy's innovative ball mascara wand is in a class of its own. Combined with a luxe lash formula, Phenomen'Eyes affords you p...
Luxe to less: Chanel Black Satin nail polish by The Informed Makeup Maven on Aug 18, 2009Black polish is a must for fall/winter. My all time fave polish ever is Chanel's cult Black Satin polish. Everything about this screams elegance and luxury. Here's the cheat's guide to getting the same look for less.Chanel Black Satin Nai...
Luxe to less: Nars Orgasm Blush by The Informed Makeup Maven on Aug 13, 2009Everyone loves a good bargain and getting more bang for their buck. This segment is the first of many where I'll show you the best dupes of high end products. You asked, I listened and that's what IMM is all about, being a beauty junkie t...
L'Oreal Paris Extra Volume Collagen Mascara by The Informed Makeup Maven on Aug 12, 2009As mentioned in my Black Opal post, I'm totally rocking and digging smoky eyes at the moment. I love the edgy sexiness of smouldering eyes and that 'slept in' look. L'oreal's new Extra Volume Mascara achieves intense sooty black lashes th...
Dramatic lines without the dramatic cost by The Informed Makeup Maven on Aug 12, 2009As a chic of some sorta coloring finding heavily pigmented products that aren't stage makeup can be a challenge. A few high end brands such as Three Custom Color Specialists, Nars, Make Up For Ever and MAC cater to colored skins but at the drug...
