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Milani Brown Liquif'Eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil

Milani Brown Liquif'Eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil

Milani Brown Liquif'Eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil ($5.49) is a matte, medium-dark brown. I consider it a rather neutral brown, and it's a great shade to use to define eyes for an everyday look. It's less dramatic and obvious than black eyeliner. I love the Liquif'Eyes for their creamy feel and...

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NARS Enchanted Cream Blush

NARS Enchanted Cream Blush

NARS Summer 2010: Enchanted Cream Blush

NARS Enchanted Cream Blush ($26.00) is a new shade of cream blush launched with NARS' Summer Collection. NARS describes it as a "soft peach," and I'd completely agree with that assessment.

Enchanted is a sheer, soft peach with soft golden shimmer and a slight...

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The Summer Season: Make Up For Ever #203 Lipstick

The Summer Season: Make Up For Ever #203 Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #203 Lipstick

The Summer Season: Make Up For Ever #203 Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #203 Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.13 oz.) is an extremely brightened neon hot pink. It has a creamy finish and look, with a slight sheen. It's nearly opaque, and it applies smoothly and evenly. My favorite...

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Make Up For Ever Smooth Talker (13) HD Blush

Make Up For Ever Smooth Talker (13) HD Blush

Make Up For Ever Smooth Talker (13) HD Blush ($25.00) is a soft, pale petal pink. This is a very, very cool-toned pink that looks and applies quite sheerly. On my skin, it makes me look a little corpse-ish, but I can imagine it looking incredible on my fairer friends. It reminds me a bit of MAC...

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Lancome Ms. Perfectly Pink Le Vernis

Lancome Ms. Perfectly Pink Le Vernis

Lancome Ms. Perfectly Pink Le Vernis ($18.00) is a creamy, darkened fuchsia-bubblegum pink with a glossy shine. It applies easily and goes opaque in just two coats. The formula is thick without being goopy, and it applies evenly and smoothly without a fuss. I did find the brush itself to be a...

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Do you like cream eyeshadows?

Do you like cream eyeshadows?

Do you like cream eyeshadows? Prefer powders?  Only use them as bases?

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I like them, but I very, very rarely use them alone.  I might use sheerer, lighter shades as all-over washes, but I can't even remember the last time I did an all cream eyeshadow look.  I think there's something about the...

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MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: Limited Edition Eyeshadows (April 2010)

MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: Limited Edition Eyeshadows (April 2010)

MAC Eyeshadow Palettes: Limited Edition Eyeshadows (April 2010)

Here's a round-up post of all of the palettes in one place :)  Please keep in mind that I've been buying MAC since 2004 -- it's not like my collection grew overnight!  The journey is there, and there's a lot of fun to be had in taking...

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The Summer Season: Korres #45 Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Korres #45 Coral Lipstick

Korres #45 Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Korres #45 Coral Lipstick

Korres #45 Coral Mango Butter Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a semi-sheer, glossy coral-orange lipstick with SPF 10 in it. It's a soft, sheer shade, but it still gives lips enough color to pop. You can wear it alone or paired...

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