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Are brush strokes ever okay in a nail polish?

Are brush strokes ever okay in a nail polish?

Are brush strokes ever okay in a nail polish? Does it make some look cool or is it always a deal-breaker?

When they look like threads, I think it can make a finish look very metallic, but if they curve at all, it can ruin a polish.

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Chanel Sky Line Le Vernis

Chanel Sky Line Le Vernis ($30.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as "pale and pearlescent, nearly metallic... the beauty of blue." It's a pale sky blue with a hint of periwinkle and threads of metallic silver-white. I couldn't think of anything that would dupe this. Cult Nails...

Chanel Sky Line Le Vernis ($30.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as "pale and pearlescent, nearly metallic... the beauty of blue." It's a pale sky...

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Chanel Enjouee Rouge Allure Lipstick

Chanel Enjouee Rouge Allure Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is pink-coral with a soft, almost frosted sheen. Laura Mercier Kissed Lips is lighter, not as vibrant. Make Up For Ever Folk is softer, sheerer. Guerlani Gracy is darker, deeper. MAC...

Chanel Enjouee Rouge Allure Lipstick ($34.00 for 0.12 oz.) is pink-coral with a soft, almost frosted sheen. Laura...

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bareMinerals & Buxom Holiday 2012 Gift Sets

bareMinerals & Buxom Holiday 2012 Gift Sets

bareMinerals & Buxom Holiday 2012 Gift Sets

Light Show ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

Light things up with a palette radiating in shades sure to ignite the night, plus a sleek and chic bag. Exclusively available at bareMinerals boutiques and bareMinerals.com.

Simply Irresistible ($49.00)...

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What beauty brand does packaging best?

What beauty brand does packaging best?

What beauty brand does packaging best? Why?

Guerlain, Giorgio Armani, and Tarina Tarantino are all up there for me. Sleek, functional, and they all have the heft that makes high-end feel high-end.

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Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum Review & Photos

Chanel Coco Noir Eau de Parfum ($98.00 for 1.7 fl. oz.) is a recently released scent that was supposed to mark the return to Oriental fragrances for Chanel. It has notes of grapefruit, bergamot, orange, rose, jasmine, geranium, patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla,...

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Most Overrated & Underrated Eyeshadow Finish

Most Overrated & Underrated Eyeshadow Finish

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Eyeshadow Finish

There are always products that receive endless raves, but they don't always live up to our expectations or work out as well as they do for others.  Share your picks for most overrated and underrated EYESHADOW FINISHES.  Don't forget to...

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SpaRitual Quartz Nail Lacquer

SpaRitual Quartz Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "earthy red creme infused with rhyolite." It's a rusty orange-red with flecks of blackened brown. It looks so... earthy on; there's no other way to describe it. The...

SpaRitual Quartz Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "earthy red creme infused with...

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Bobbi Brown Uber Suede Rich Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Uber Suede Rich Lip Color ($24.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a "golden beige." It's a medium-dark reddish plum-brown with a naturally glossy sheen. It's darker than Bobbi Brown Uber Nude, but they have a similar tone. MAC Shitaki is a bit more subdued. CoverGirl...

Bobbi Brown Uber Suede Rich Lip Color ($24.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a "golden beige." It's a medium-dark reddish plum-brown with a naturally...

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