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MAC Venomous Villains: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Venomous Villains: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Overall, Round-up, & Recommendations

OVERALL, Venomous Villains has some excellent shades and textures; there were very few products that felt like misses and only a couple that disappointed. The majority of products had nice color pay off, soft/smooth...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Dr. Facilier

MAC Venomous Villains: Dr. Facilier

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Dr. Facilier Review, Photos, Swatches

The last part of the collection is Dr. Facilier's part. It includes one lipgelee, three pigments, two greasepaint sticks, and two magically cool liquid powders. It also has a silver mirror compact with Dr. Facilier on...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Maleficent

MAC Venomous Villains: Maleficent

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Maleficent Review, Photos, Swatches

As we continue on, we move to Maleficent's (from Sleepy Beauty) "collection," which includes two mineralize eyeshadow duos, two lipsticks, two lipglasses, one beauty powder, and three nail lacquers.

All of the character images...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Evil Queen

MAC Venomous Villains: Evil Queen

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Evil Queen Review, Photos, Swatches

Next up, we have the Evil Queen from Snow White. The Evil Queen's "collection" includes two lipsticks, two lipglasses, three eyeshadows, one beauty powder, and one blush.

All of the character images are stamped on the...

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MAC Venomous Villains: Cruella de Vil

MAC Venomous Villains: Cruella de Vil

MAC Disney Venomous Villains Collection: Cruella de Vil Review, Photos, Swatches

There are four "parts" to the collection, with each part being represented by each of the characters. After much indecision, I finally committed to reviewing everything by...

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MAC Venomous Villains Collection for Disney Information & Photos

MAC Venomous Villains Collection for Disney Information & Photos

MAC Venomous Villains Collection for Disney

U.S. Launch Date: September 30th, 2010 (online as early as 9/27) International Launch Date: October 2010

A potion to poison, an apple to bite, a spell to cast... Bad never looked so good. A crystal ball of colour created from our favourite Disney Venomous...

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Deborah Lippmann Supermodel Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Supermodel Nail Lacquer

I'm Gonna be a Supermodel, and My Hair Will Shine Like the Sea!

Deborah Lippmann Supermodel Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is a sheer, jelly cherry red that leans a little orange-coral. It's glossy, and it's genuinely designed to be sheer--it's not...

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Are you willing to pay the price for a product's packaging?

Are you willing to pay the price for a product's packaging?

Are you willing to pay the price for a product's packaging?

Pictured above is the signature, ultra elegant Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick.  This lipstick case is probably one of the most interesting pieces I own amongst all of my beauty products.  It's both functional and...

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Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss (Charm, Candy)

Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss (Charm, Candy)

Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss: Charm & Candy

Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss ($29.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a slightly tacky, mostly glossy, lipgloss. These have a shine that's glossier than your average lipgloss, so lips look very lush and juicy. I've tried a few different...

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Do you use a toner?

Do you use a toner?

Do you use a toner? Do you think it's important?

I use it sometimes.  I like the way it feels, particularly when I want a really fresh, clean face (like maybe I was outside all day).  I'm not sure if it's 100% must-have.  Need to research!

Thanks to Victoria for today's question. Got a question...

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