Urban Decay x Jean-Michel Basquiat Collection

Urban Decay x Jean-Michel Basquiat Collection

We’ve been fans of Basquiat’s art since before the early days of UD; so when his estate approached us about a collaboration based on his artwork, we couldn’t wait to start creating. From the colors and shade names to the packaging, EVERYTHING in this collection evolved from Basquiat’s art. Like Urban Decay, Basquiat was an outsider who challenged the status quo and used color in nontraditional ways. From his informal graffiti work and the way he mixed mediums and colors to the way he spoke out against social injustice, it’s hard to imagine a more perfect fit for our brand.

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Review: Cryptic Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks

Cryptic Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks
As Blizzard Stella has trapped me inside my house, I decided to review some lipsticks today! That being said, I’m super excited to share this new brand I recently discovered, Cryptic Cosmetics. The dark and inspiring brand was created by Christina Parga or @depechegurl as many fans know her as. I was sent several colors of the Cryptic Liquid Lipsticks to try and instantly fell in love. Before I say too much, let’s begin the review! Continue reading “Review: Cryptic Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks”

Kylie Cosmetics Merry Lipkit Dupes [Holiday 2016 Collection]

Kylie Cosmetics Merry Lipkit Dupes
If anything was going to top the hype from Kylie’s Koko Kollection, it was going to be the reveal of the Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Collection. Featuring an all new and limited edition silver packaging, the collection includes new lipkits and glosses, Kyliner and Kyshadow, and even a logo-emblazoned holiday stocking and makeup bag. But being a lipstick fanatic, of course I zeroed in on the two new Lip Kit shades from the collection: Vixen and Merry. Whether you can’t justify spending $30 on a Lip Kit, or you just don’t want to invest in a color you won’t be able to purchase again, I have found a list of 5 alternative shades for the deepened rich red “Merry” shade. Continue reading “Kylie Cosmetics Merry Lipkit Dupes [Holiday 2016 Collection]”