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Illamasqua Swinger Nail Varnish

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Illamasqua Swinger Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Swinger Nail Varnish ($14.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "platinum gold."  Yeah, I'd buy that.  To use my own words, I'd describe it as a champagne-gold with a little grit and dirt in it--it's not a yellowy gold really, but it's not quite dark and...

Illamasqua Swinger Nail Varnish ($14.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "platinum gold."  Yeah, I'd buy that.  To use my own words, I'd...

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Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 Collection & Acqua Collection

Year: 2012 Launches
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Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 Collection & Acqua Collection
Year: 2012 Launches

Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 Collection & Acqua Collection

Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 Collection

This fall, Giorgio Armani reinvents texture; his unique vision of color and shapes play a masculine aesthetic against elegant femininity. Perfectly harmonized shades are revisited in a neo-classic way to add a sultry decadence to eyes.

Rouge d'Armani Lipstick...

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Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe?

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Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe?
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Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe?

Would you rather have the real thing or the cheaper dupe? If you have to pay for it, which would you rather? If it was free, which would you rather?

Generally, I like supporting the people who actually create, rather than just copy others (so not coincidental duping). If it seemed like one brand was...

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Revlon Gold Coin Nail Lacquer

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Revlon Gold Coin Nail Enamel

Revlon Gold Coin (925) Nail Lacquer ($4.99 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a dirty champagne-gold foil with a metallic shimmer-sheen. The most recent iteration of this that I reviewed was Chanel Diwali, which is slightly warmer. Urban Decay Superfreak is lighter. Dior Timeless Gold is very...

Revlon Gold Coin (925) Nail Lacquer ($4.99 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a dirty champagne-gold foil with a metallic shimmer-sheen. The most recent iteration...

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Revlon Gold Coin Nail Lacquer

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Beautiful Beginnings with CoverGirl

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Beautiful Beginnings with CoverGirl
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Beautiful Beginnings with CoverGirl

Beautiful Beginnings with CoverGirl

What was the first CoverGirl product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer: I can't remember if I had tried...

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MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow (Part 2)

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MAC Infra-violet Electric Cool Eyeshadow

Infra-violet is a vibrant fuchsia-magenta with a violet iridescence. It has decent color payoff, and it actually performs better on the lid in terms of pigmentation--it has some very slight fading over time. Make Up For Ever #89 is more magenta. Both Urban Decay Fishnet and MAC Stars 'n Rockets are less pink, more purple. Bare Escentuals Boudoir is very similar though has less iridescence.

Infra-violet is a vibrant fuchsia-magenta with a violet iridescence. It has decent color payoff, and it actually performs better on the lid in terms of pigmentation--it has some very slight fading over time. Make Up For Ever #89 is more magenta. Both Urban Decay Fishnet and MAC Stars 'n Rockets are less pink, more purple. Bare Escentuals Boudoir is very similar though has less iridescence.

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MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow (Part 2)

MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow (Part 1)

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MAC Blacklit

Breakdown of MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow - Part 1

The first six shades of MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow ($18.50 for 0.07 oz.) that we're going to go through are: Blacklit (black with multi-dimensional pearl), Brilliantly Lit (bright acid yellow...

Breakdown of MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow - Part 1

The first six shades of MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow ($18.50 for...

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MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow (Part 1)

MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow Review, Photos, Tests

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All That and Then Some on the Matter of Electric Cool Eyeshadows

There are twelve shades of MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow ($18.50 for 0.07 oz.), which is a new formula (though rumor has it is the concept is Big Bounce Eyeshadows reformulated). There's...

All That and Then Some on the Matter of Electric Cool Eyeshadows

There are twelve shades of MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow ($18.50...

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MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow Review, Photos, Tests

Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores?

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Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores?
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Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores?

Do you prefer counters or freestanding stores? Would you rather visit a brand at a counter or at its own store?

It depends on my mood! If I'm just impulsively checking out what's new, then I'd rather go to a counter so I can see lots of different brands and products. If I'm looking to shop from a...

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Essie Go Overboard Nail Lacquer

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Essie Go Overboard Nail Lacquer

Essie Go Overboard Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "a limitless sea blue." It's a deep, almost inky, blue with subtle hints of teal--you might call it a very blue teal or a teal-tinged navy blue. MAC Deep Sea is...

Essie Go Overboard Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "a limitless sea blue." It's a deep,...

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Essie Go Overboard Nail Lacquer
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Essie Go Overboard Nail Lacquer