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Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara (Waterproof) Review, Photos, Comparisons

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara (Waterproof) Review, Photos, Comparisons

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara (Waterproof) ($7.50) is designed to give you full, curled lashes.  It purports to give you "70% curlier" lashes, and lashes look "lusciously curled, plumped and defined."  Rimmel also advertises that you'll see 7 times your natural volume and...

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The Scarlet Season: MAC Wild 'Bout You Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Wild 'Bout You Lipstick

MAC Wild 'Bout You Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: MAC Wild 'Bout You Lipstick

MAC Wild 'Bout You Lipstick ($14.00 for 0.10 oz.) was a limited edition shade of amazingness launched with the Rockocco Collection back in fall of 2006. MAC described it as a "rich raspberry with pink pearlized pigments"...

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Temptalia Asks You - Where do you apply your makeup?

Temptalia Asks You - Where do you apply your makeup?

Where do you apply your makeup? In a bedroom, at a vanity, at work?

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I do mine in the second bathroom, which is devoted to storing makeup (and thus, isn't to be used as a bathroom, ha!)!

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Guerlain Parure Gold Fluid Foundation Review, Photos

Guerlain Parure Gold Fluid Foundation Review, Photos

Guerlain Parure Gold Fluid Foundation ($78.00 for 1 oz.) is a recently released liquid foundation by Guerlain that's designed to add a bit of a glow to skin with medium coverage. The product itself is also supposed to have a bit of skincare in it, as...

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Lippmann Collection Funky Chunky Nail Lacquer

Lippmann Collection Funky Chunky Nail Lacquer

Lippmann Collection Funky Chunky Nail Lacquer ($35.00 for 3 0.5 oz. lacquers) is third polish from Lippmann's Celebrate Set, which also contained my new polish love Ruby Red Slippers and the gorgeous Superstar.

I had several readers ask me why I didn't review this polish alongside the other two, and the...

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The Scarlet Season: Guerlain Giovanna Rouge G Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Guerlain Giovanna Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Giovanna Rouge G Lipstick

The Scarlet Season: Guerlain Giovanna Rouge G Lipstick

Guerlain Giovanna Rouge G Lipstick ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a sensational limited edition shade of coppery ruby red, which was launched as part of Guerlain's Fall 2009 Collection (so it may still be available...

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Sephora Fame Lip Glosses

Sephora Fame Lip Glosses

Sephora FAME Lip Gloss ($10.00 for 0.5 oz.) are new, limited edition shades exclusive to Sephora (and branded by Sephora) inspired by the film. The launch includes five shades: In the Spotlight (shimmering violet), Raw Talent (shimmering light peach champagne), Rising Star (shimmering vibrant...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you use matte eyeshadows in your looks?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you use matte eyeshadows in your looks?

Do you use matte eyeshadows in your looks? Why/why not?

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I do, and I like using them, but sometimes I still end up with all shimmer shadows, just because I have more color variety in those. I love how they add dimension to the crease with the matte finish, though!

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L'Oreal HIP Chrome Eyeliner

L'Oreal HIP Chrome Eyeliner

L'Oreal HIP Chrome Eyeliner ($10.00) pencil eyeliners with a chrome detail to them. The formula currently has four shades available:

  • Black Shock is a deep black satin -- this one didn't really read metallic or chrome...

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