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Charlotte Ronson Beauty @ Sephora

Charlotte Ronson Beauty @ Sephora

Charlotte Ronson Beauty @ Sephora

Inspired by the concept of effortless beauty, under any spotlight, The Charlotte Ronson Beauty collection products are created with Light Filter Technology™ to diffuse and filter light. Like your own personal “lighting guy,” these formulas automatically adjust...

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This Week's Sales for August 15th, 2011

This Week's Sales for August 15th, 2011

Feel free to share any upcoming deals you've spotted!

  • HAUTELOOK:  Philosophy (8/15), Jean-Michelle Cosmetics (8/16), Corioliss (8/17), Hairdo by Jessica Simpson (8/18), GO SMiLE (8/19)
  • IDEELI: Senna Cosmetics (8/16)
  • EBATES:  Elizabeth Arden (15%), Pur Minerals (10%), Beauty.com (8%), drugstore.com (8%),...

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How do you feel about airbrushing in beauty advertising?

How do you feel about airbrushing in beauty advertising?

How do you feel about airbrushing in beauty advertising? How much is appropriate? When is it too much? Will it affect your purchasing decision?

I like my ads to look like ads to an extent, but I don't want it to be over-the-top and obvious. Women should look like women. softening fine lines are OK in...

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Lancome Zip Me Up Eyeshadow

Lancome Zip Me Up Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.042 oz.) is described as a "metallic eggplant purple." It's part of Lancome's permanent range of Color Design Eyeshadows (which is their individual range). Color Design Eyeshadows have varying finishes, but all of them are supposed...

Lancome Zip Me Up Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.042 oz.) is described as a "metallic eggplant purple." It's part of Lancome's permanent range of Color...

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Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "sky blue confetti" with a sheer finish. It's a sheer, milky pastel blue (it's very, very light--there is only a hint of blue) with light-medium blue and pink glitter of various...

Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "sky blue confetti" with a sheer finish. It's a sheer,...

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LORAC Fall 2011 Collection

LORAC Fall 2011 Collection

LORAC Fall 2011 Collection

Naked Lace ($28.00) (ULTA Exclusive)

This barely-there, lingerie-inspired collection contains everything you need for easy, flirty makeup. 2 silky-smooth eyeshadows, 1 rose-colored blush, 3 mini Couture Shine liquid lipsticks, in a vintage style luxe bag.

Ooh La Lace Baked...

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Have you ever received/purchased a fake beauty product?

Have you ever received/purchased a fake beauty product?

Have you ever received/purchased a fake beauty product? Share your horror stories! How did you deal? Did you know right away?

I don't think I have, but it's been a long time since I've bought makeup off of eBay and the like!

Thanks to Gail for today's question!

Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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OCC Fall 2011 Lip Tars (Banjee, Femme, Narcissus, Pretty Boy, Queen) Swatches, Photos, Reviews

OCC Fall 2011: Lip Tars

OCC Lip Tars ($13.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) see the addition of six new shades with the Pretty Boy Collection on September 6th. I reviewed Butch previously (blue can't help but be an individual, y'know), so this post includes these five: Banjee (freshly...

OCC Fall 2011: Lip Tars

OCC Lip Tars ($13.00 for 0.27 fl. oz.) see the addition of six new shades with the Pretty Boy Collection on...

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Illamasqua DWS Nail Varnish

Illamasqua DWS Nail Varnish ($14.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is described as a "cement grey" with a cream finish. It's a gorgeous shade of gray that doesn't lean brown--it's that perfect shade of gray skies. There's a tinge of blue in it, but it's very subtle and only picked up in...

Illamasqua DWS Nail Varnish ($14.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is described as a "cement grey" with a cream finish. It's a gorgeous shade of gray that doesn't...

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bareMinerals The Nick of Time Eyeshadow Duo

bareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow Duos: The Nick of Time

bareMinerals The Nick of Time Eyeshadow Duo ($20.00 for 0.10 oz.) contains two shades: Chance and Kismet. This duo launches in October, and it’s touted as a solid eyeshadow with...

bareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow Duos: The Nick of Time

bareMinerals The Nick of Time Eyeshadow Duo ($20.00 for...

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