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Bobbi Brown Raisin Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Raisin Lip Color

The Sultry Season: Bobbi Brown Raisin Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Raisin Lip Color ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted rusted red-brown. It's described as a "rich plum brown," but it's so hard for me to see the plum in shades like this. Once you tell me, I feel like maybe I can see it, but then maybe I'm...

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What's your favorite product for brightening up eyes?

What's your favorite product for brightening up eyes?

What's your favorite product for brightening up eyes? Share!

I love flesh-toned liner like MAC's Chromagraphic Pencil in NC15/NW20.

Thanks to Carol for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Temptalia Staples: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($34.00 for 1.0 oz.) has been a long-time favorite for me -- it's been my go-to setting powder since I first started using it. It's been...

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NARS Melusine Eyeshadow Duo (Holiday 2010)

NARS Melusine Eyeshadow Duo (Holiday 2010)

NARS Holiday 2010: Melusine Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Melusine Eyeshadow Duo ($32.00 for 0.14 oz.) is one of two new and permanent products from NARS' Holiday Collection (the other is Sex Appeal). NARS describes these shades as "pale silver lilac" and "bright deep purple."

From NARS:...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #055

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #055

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

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Giorgio Armani Holiday 2010: Gold Rush Collection

Giorgio Armani Holiday 2010: Gold Rush Collection

Giorgio Armani Holiday 2010: Gold Rush Collection

Giorgio Armani Cosmetics celebrates the holiday season with the exclusive Gold Rush Collection. This season’s ‘must have’, the Gold Rush Palette is an all over gold platinum topcoat that sublimates the eyes, lips and skin with a touch of...

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Look for Less: Gold Shimmered Red Lips

Look for Less: Gold Shimmered Red Lips

Look for Less: Gold Shimmered Red Lips

Many of you really liked my MAC Marcel Wanders Lip Combo that featured MAC Gesina Lipstick and MAC Mary Lip Gloss. It's a lovely combo, but it's DEFINITELY! dupeable. Gold shimmer always looks really...

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MAC Marcel Wanders: Gesina Lipstick + Mary Lip Gloss

MAC Marcel Wanders: Gesina Lipstick + Mary Lip Gloss

MAC Marcel Wanders: Gesina Lipstick + Mary Lip Gloss

I applied Gesina Lipstick straight from the tube and then patted Mary Lip Gloss on top with a separate lip brush.   I didn't use any lip liner, but if you find red lipstick is prone to...

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