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Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection for Spring 2010

Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection for Spring 2010

Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection for Spring 2010

A complete spring eye, lip and cheek wardrobe—designed by Bobbi. Each of these three palettes has five Eye Shadows and three shades of Pot Rouge designed to work together beautifully. Imagine the possibilities.

The Problem You buy shadows that look...

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The Spring Season: Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Orange Sequin Lipstick

Guerlain Orange Sequin (#342) Kiss Kiss Strass Lip Color ($31.00) is new (and permanent!) for spring. It's a semi-sheer orange-coral base with copper and golden orange flecks of shimmer throughout. On my lips, it...

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Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush

First Blush of Spring:  Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush ($23.00) is one of the better blush shades I've tried from Illamasqua since its stateside launch. Lover is an orange-apricot color with a matte finish, but it's matte without being chalky or powdery (which can sometimes be the...

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Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner

Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in #4L

Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner ($17.00) is a reddened plum with subtle red shimmer. I like Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes a lot--it's budge-proof, smudge-proof, water-resistant, and it just really hangs on all day long. There are also many shades to choose...

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Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance:

Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance:

Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance: Review, Photos, Swatches

This Spring, Lancome released eight shades of their newest lipgloss, L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance ($29.00 each). According...

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What is the “kiss of death” for you when picking out products?

What is the “kiss of death” for you when picking out products?

What is the “kiss of death” for you when picking out products? (e.g., you can't stand sulfates, expensive products, wasteful packaging, etc.)

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I don't like wasteful packaging, though I suppose it isn't the kiss of death for me! Products with really ridiculous, outrageous claims always frustrate...

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China Glaze Poolside Collection:

China Glaze Poolside Collection:

China Glaze Poolside Collection: Review, Photos, Swatches

Poolside is a summer collection that includes six shades of neon lacquer. As with most neons, application isn't the easiest, but China Glaze...

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Dior Addicted to Dior Collection for Summer 2010

Dior Addicted to Dior Collection for Summer 2010

Dior Addicted to Dior Collection for Summer 2010

Addicted to Dior ($60.00)

  • Addicted to Coral (001) (Not at Sephora)
  • Addicted to Pink (002) (Not at Sephora)

5-Couleur Eyeshadow ($58.00)

  • Ready-to-Glow (649)
  • Crush Glow (659) (Not at Sephora)

1 Colour Extreme Eyeshadow ($28.00)

  • Golden Spotlight (616) (Not at...

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What is your best cold weather beauty tip?

What is your best cold weather beauty tip?

What is your best cold weather beauty tip? Share!

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Look for extra rich moisturizers and use them at night time or as spot treatments during the day.

Thanks to Sally for this question!

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