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Guerlain Sous Le Vent (200) Shine Automatique Lipstick

Guerlain Sous Le Vent (200) Shine Automatique Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "warm caramel." It's a medium rosy brown with a beige shimmer-sheen. It looks rosier on the lips due to the natural pink tones of my lip color,...

Guerlain Sous Le Vent (200) Shine Automatique Lipstick ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "warm caramel."...

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5 Just Peachy Eyeshadows

5 Just Peachy Eyeshadows

5 Just Peachy Eyeshadows

Peach! What an interesting color--sometimes peach can read almost pink-peach, but I think it's closer to yellow/orange with a general lightness that keeps it from being categorized as a yellow or orange. Here are my top five picks for peachy eyeshadows...

  1. theBalm Luscious Lani...

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Benefit Box o' Powder Ultra Plush Glosses

Benefit Box o' Powder Ultra Plush Glosses

Benefit Box o' Powder Ultra Plush Glosses

New ultra plush glosses that complement our bestselling box o’ powders feel ahhh-mazingly silky & luxurious. These six irresistible shades, from sultry nudes to punchy pinks, come in soft-squeeze tubes with a custom tip designed for perfectly even...

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How do you deal with pushy sales people at beauty counters/stores?

How do you deal with pushy sales people at beauty counters/stores?

How do you deal with pushy sales people at beauty counters/stores? Do you endure? Cave? Or tell them you're just browsing?

I try to be really polite and say that I'm just browsing but if I have any questions, I'll let them know. If I've come for something specific, I will ask them for it and be on my...

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Bobbi Brown Berry Noir Long-Wear Cream Shadow

Bobbi Brown Berry Noir Long-Wear Cream Shadow ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "brown shimmer berry." It's a burgundy-shimmered plum with red undertones. When it's sheered out, it has a redder, browner look, and the plummy tones disappear. If you apply more color or...

Bobbi Brown Berry Noir Long-Wear Cream Shadow ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "brown shimmer berry." It's a burgundy-shimmered plum with red...

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Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 Eye Palette

Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 Eye Palette

Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 Eye Palette ($59.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a pastel-hued palette that contains four shades described as, "pearl violet," "jade green," "sheer gold," and "greige." The...

Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 Eye Palette

Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 Eye Palette ($59.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a...

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Laura Mercier Fall 2012 Collection -- Cinema Noir

Laura Mercier Fall 2012 Collection -- Cinema Noir

Laura Mercier Fall 2012 Collection -- Cinema Noir

Laura’s inspiration for 2012 draws from her background as a fine art painter and focuses on the mood and attitude of women through different art periods. For the fall season, Laura was inspired by Hollywood stars in the late 1940’s—the era when...

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