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Le Metier de Beaute Nail Lacquer (Le Cirque)

Le Metier de Beaute Nail Lacquer (Le Cirque)

A Quick Look at Le Metier de Beaute Nail Lacquers

Le Metier de Beaute Nail Lacquers ($15.00 for 0.14 fl. oz.) saw the addition of four shades for their fall collection, Le Cirque:

  • Noble Passion is a deep, iridescent navy blue with brightened blue-violet...

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Benefit Dandelion Box Powder

Benefit Dandelion Box Powder

Quick Review: Benefit Dandelion Box Powder

Benefit Dandelion Box Powder ($28.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a softened peach with a hint of pink and a golden shimmer-sheen. On me, it definitely leans a little peach, but I could see the pink tones being pulled out on cooler skin tones...

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How do you feel about parabens?

How do you feel about parabens?

How do you feel about parabens? Do you avoid them?

When it comes to anything science and beauty-related, I rely on the lovely people at The Beauty Brains to break it down for me. The last time I read about parabens, there wasn't strong enough evidence to make a case against them. Reviews of past...

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MAC Stylishly Yours Collection for Holiday 2010/Winter 2011

MAC Stylishly Yours Collection for Holiday 2010/Winter 2011

MAC Stylishly Yours Collection

U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2010

Madly chic women know how to play variations on a theme to give a signature look major oomph, more modern momentum; the simplest switch-up is all that’s required. A pink lip, a lavender eye? A red lip, an orange eye? Stylishly...

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MAC Cham-Pale Collection for Holiday 2010/Winter 2011

MAC Cham-Pale Collection for Holiday 2010/Winter 2011

MAC Cham-Pale Collection

U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2010

Only the finest will do for a M∙A∙C toast to the New Year! Cham Pale is a cuvée colour collection that’s cause for celebration – a Champagne smash, shimmering with all the bubbly optimism and golden glow of the best that’s yet...

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MAC Brush Cleanser Review & Photos

MAC Brush Cleanser Review & Photos

Quick Review: MAC Brush Cleanser

MAC Brush Cleanser ($12.00 for 7.9 fl. oz.) is a total go-to for me when it comes to an effective, easy-to-use method to clean my makeup brushes. It works well as a spot cleanser (just spray it on a paper towel and run the brush back and forth,...

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MAC False Lashes Mascara for Holiday 2010/Winter 2011

MAC False Lashes Mascara for Holiday 2010/Winter 2011

MAC False Lashes Mascara for Holiday 2010/Winter 2011

U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2010

We’re all evolving – better, braver, more beautiful – every day. So consider the Lash, the durability of design, function, formula, elegance and, of course, the desire to astound: False Lashes debut at...

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e.l.f. Studio Minty Lip Gloss

e.l.f. Studio Minty Lip Gloss

Quick Review: E.L.F. Minty Lip Gloss

e.l.f. Studio Minty Lip Gloss ($3.00 for 0.08 oz.) are sheer to semi-sheer glosses with a sweet mint scent and a slight minty tingle. The tingle only lasts for a few minutes, and it isn't painful...

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Kiehl's Marvelous Mineral Mascara

Kiehl's Marvelous Mineral Mascara

Quick Review: Kiehl's Marvelous Mineral Mascara

Kiehl's Brown-Black Marvelous Mineral Mascara ($16.50 for 0.16 oz.) is designed to give lashes "natural-looking length and volume." This is a mascara that totally meets its claims: it adds length and...

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