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Exfoliation: An Essential Step in Your Skincare Routine

Exfoliation: An Essential Step in Your Skincare Routine

Laura “came of age” in the 80s, so she considers a survivor of some very disturbing fashion and makeup trends, like shoulder pads, acid-washed jeans worn unironically, streaky blush, and thick eyeliner that we softened with a lighter before putting it...

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If you could only bring seven makeup items on vacation, what would you choose?

If you could only bring seven makeup items on vacation, what would you choose?

If you could only bring seven makeup items on vacation, what would you choose? Just seven!

Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette (see what I did there?), Tarina Tarantino Sparkling Ammunition Eyeliner, Korres Natural Blush, Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque, Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lipgloss (any),...

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NARS Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Spring 2012: Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as "metallic shades of brass and bronze." For whatever reason, this is one of the few limited edition shades for spring, which is totally...

NARS Spring 2012: Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as "metallic...

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NARS Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

NARS Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24.00 for 0.09 oz.) is described as a "hot pink." It's new and permanent, just in time for spring. It's a glossy raspberry pink with a touch of sheerness but is still very pigmented for a gloss and, overall, nearly opaque. There's...

NARS Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24.00 for 0.09 oz.) is described as a "hot pink." It's new and permanent, just in time for spring. It's a...

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NARS Spring 2012: Bilbao Lipstick

NARS Spring 2012: Bilbao Lipstick

NARS Bilbao Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "shimmering topaz." It's a soft, shimmery dusty beige. Though it seems like there's some sheerness when swatched, it's rather opaque on lips. On my lips, it...

NARS Spring 2012: Bilbao Lipstick

NARS Bilbao Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "shimmering topaz." It's a soft,...

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The Best of Face of Australia

The Best of Face of Australia

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Kimberly started her working life early at the tender age of 15. For most of the past 10 years, she has worked for some of the biggest media corporations her sunny country has had to offer. She always wanted to...

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NARS Makeup Removing Water Launches

NARS Makeup Removing Water Launches

NARS Makeup Removing Water Launches

Soap-free, oil-free, and alcohol-free, our Makeup Removing Water is the gentle, yet effective way to kick off your skincare routine. The water formula easily sweeps away makeup and tones the skin, without having to rub. Infused with cucumber, chamomile and...

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If you could create your own matte eyeshadow palette, what would you put in it?

If you could create your own matte eyeshadow palette, what would you put in it?

If you could create your own matte eyeshadow palette, what would you put in it? What existing matte eyeshadows (from any and all brands) would you put in it?

I would probably go Inglot or Make Up For Ever, but I'd stick with one brand so that the overall texture and feel was the same. For the sake of...

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NARS Douce France Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Spring 2012: Douce France Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Douce France Eyeshadow Trio ($45.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "shimmery icy pink, shimmery rose petal pink, and matte deep rose." The trio is a limited edition shade from this spring's...

NARS Spring 2012: Douce France Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Douce France Eyeshadow Trio ($45.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a...

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