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Dolce & Gabbana Cosmopolitan (237) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Cosmopolitan (237) Classic Cream Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Cosmopolitan Lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana Does Coral for Fall

Dolce & Gabbana Cosmopolitan (237) Classic Cream Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a vibrant coral with a softer orange undertone--it's almost a true coral. It has a creamy finish and feel accompanied by a glossy shine. It...

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Urban Decay Greed Primer Potion

Urban Decay Greed Primer Potion

Urban Decay Spring 2011: Greed Primer Potion

Greed ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is new and not new -- it is new because it is the first time it has been available on its own (and full-sized), but it was originally launched as part of Urban Decay Little Sins Eyeshadow Primer...

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NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils vs. Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencils Comparison Swatches & Dupes

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils vs. Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencils Comparison Swatches & Dupes

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils vs. Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencils

Though they seem rather similar on the surface and even at first glance, I think the shade ranges differ enough where there is less overlap than expected.  For instance, I could not find...

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How do you remove glitter nail polishes?

How do you remove glitter nail polishes?

How do you remove glitter nail polishes? What's your technique?

If it is really hard to remove, I will use pure acetone and felt. I will press the acetone-soaked felt against the nail for 5-10 seconds, then repeat the rest of my fingers. I then go back and start to actually remove. I usually just...

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Shiseido Tender (PK327) Perfect Rouge Sheer Lip Color

Shiseido Tender (PK327) Perfect Rouge Sheer Lip Color

Going Natural: Shiseido PK327 Lipstick

Shiseido Tender (PK327) Perfect Rouge Sheer Lip Color ($25.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a beautiful petal pink with yellow undertones. Despite being part of Shiseido's "Sheer" line, it adds quite a bit of pink to my natural lip color, plus a...

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Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tints

Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tints

Urban Decay Spring 2011: Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tints

Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tints ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) are a new way to get a hint of color with the "glow of a cream without any greasy feel." The shades have "lightweight, sheer, buildable color" that can be used on bare skin or...

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Do you use any lip treatments?

Do you use any lip treatments?

Do you use any lip treatments? Treatments, serums, intensive balms...

I just exfoliate with Sara Happ's lip scrub on occasion and always moisture with Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm.

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Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

More Red Lipstick with Make Up For Ever

Several readers inquired whether Make Up For Ever #21 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) was a dupe for Kat Von D's Adora Lipstick yesterday, but I didn't have it to compare then--obviously I do...

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Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencils (Part 2)

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencils (Part 2)

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencils: Part 2

For spring, Urban Decay's launching a brand new product: 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils ($20.00 for 0.10 oz.), which come in twelve different shades. There are six included in this post: ...

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