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How important is packaging to you [in a beauty product]?

How important is packaging to you [in a beauty product]?

How important is packaging to you [in a beauty product]? What do you look for?  What about pretty/cute packaging?

First and foremost, I want functional packaging. I want it to be airtight if it needs to be, pump out just enough for one use if that's the case, and so on. Cute/pretty is nice, but I'd...

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The Summer Season: MAC Hot Gossip Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Hot Gossip Lipstick

The Summer Season: MAC Hot Gossip Lipstick

MAC Hot Gossip Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a soft, semi-sheer medium pink with a subtly cool undertone.  It has white and pink micro-shimmer and a semi-frosty finish.  It has the same vanilla scent as is traditional to MAC lipsticks.  Hot Gossip has...

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NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (Fall 2010)

NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (Fall 2010)

Get Down & Dirty with Coconut Grove

NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow ($23.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, decadent dark chocolate. This is an intense brown--there is no subtly here. It's one of the darkest browns I've seen without veering into black.  I love the pigmentation of...

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MAC Dare to Wear Collection Available!

MAC Dare to Wear Collection Available!

MAC Dare to Wear Collection Available!

The collection is now available for purchase at MAC. I haven't heard of the free shipping code yet, but I am sure they will offer one soon enough.

I'm sorry I don't have swatches and reviews for you to peruse over.  I ordered this morning as soon as I saw it on...

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The Summer Season: Lancome Pink Sapphire Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Pink Sapphire Lipstick

Lancome Pink Sapphire Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Pink Sapphire Lipstick

Lancome Pink Sapphire L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick ($29.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich shade of slightly cooled medium pink with no shimmer, just a glossy sheen.   My favorite part about this particular shade of pink is that it's...

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NARS Douceur Blush (Fall 2010)

NARS Douceur Blush (Fall 2010)

Douceur... aka Softness!

NARS Douceur Blush ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a new and limited edition shade of dirty neutral pink-brown. This is a hard color to describe, because I think it's going to take on a lot of the natural tones from each person. It's not pink on me, at all, and...

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The Summer Season: Chanel Libertine Lipstick

The Summer Season: Chanel Libertine Lipstick

Chanel Libertine Rouge Allure Lipstick

The Summer Season: Chanel Libertine Lipstick

Chanel Libertine Rouge Allure Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a softened shade of coral-pink with a white shimmer and subtle sheen. This is a very wearable shade of coral, because it gives semi-opaque color...

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What moisturizer are you currently using in the PM?

What moisturizer are you currently using in the PM?

What moisturizer are you currently using in the PM? Is it HG material? Can't wait to be out?

Right now, I've been using Kiehl's Daily Moisturizer in the PM!  My skin just went so crazy, I decided to opt for a very minimalist skincare routine, and I figured using, virtually, the same moisturizer...

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This Week's Sales for July 26th, 2010

This Week's Sales for July 26th, 2010

This Week's Sales for July 26th, 2010

  • Beauty.com: Get $10 off orders of $60+ whenever you click through THIS LINK. Free 16 oz. Philosophy Pure Grace Foaming Bath & Shower Cream , must use this link. Free Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish ($15 value) with $35+ Fresh purchase at beauty.com, must use this...

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The Summer Season: Lancome Fleur de Lis Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Fleur de Lis Lipstick

Lancome Fleur de Lis Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Fleur de Lis Lipstick

Lancome Fleur de Lis L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick ($29.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a pretty shade of medium pink with soft lilac-pink shimmer and a glossy finish. It's semi-sheer with decent color pay off, but your natural lip color...

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