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MAC Dazzleglass Creme Collection

MAC Dazzleglass Creme Collection

MAC Cosmetics Dazzleglass Creme Collection

Flashing flecks of lustrous glimmer give lips a new kind of high-beam shine, while the balm-effect of the pillow-top comfort creme keeps the supple going and going. Ultra-luxurious, no sticky smack or drag, Aloe and Vitamin E enriched, keeps lips lightweight...

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MAC Fall Trend F/W '09 Collection

MAC Fall Trend F/W '09 Collection

MAC Cosmetics Fall Trend F/W '09 Collection

As designers deepen their fascination with all things architectural, from Raf Simon’s structural dresses for Jil Sander to the futuristic, constructed ‘pod’ shoes that we saw at Balenciaga, so too goes the modern face.

The shapes and steely colours in...

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Temptalia Asks You - What do you pair with red lips?

Temptalia Asks You - What do you pair with red lips?

What do you pair with red lips? What do you wear on your eyes? Cheeks? Clothes?

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I like champagnes/golds on the eyes and a light bronzy glow on cheeks, but I like to keep everything else subtle.

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Chanel: Dragon Rouge Allure Laque for the Perfect Red Lip Review, Swatches, Photos

Chanel: Dragon Rouge Allure Laque for the Perfect Red Lip Review, Swatches, Photos

Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque

Chanel:  Dragon Rouge Allure Laque for the Perfect Red Lip

Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00) is one of the most stunning shades of red I've ever had the pleasure to wear. I'm absolutely in love with the vibrancy, subtle shimmer, and opacity.  There are eight...

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Pucker Up: Almost Black Lips - Glitzy Midnight Media

Pucker Up: Almost Black Lips - Glitzy Midnight Media

Pucker Up: Glitzy Midnight Media

Again, applying MAC's Midnight Media Mattene does yield better results when used with a lip brush than straight outta the tube. (To reiterate:  it's important to know that distinction--you want to know just how much...

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Pucker Up: Black Lips -- Black as Knight

Pucker Up: Black Lips -- Black as Knight

Pucker Up:  Black as Knight

As I expected, applying MAC's Black Knight lipstick does yield better results when used with a lip brush than straight outta the tube. (But it's important to know that distinction--you want to know just how much work you...

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Temptalia Asks You - Would you wear black lipstick?

Temptalia Asks You - Would you wear black lipstick?

Would you wear black lipstick? How would you wear it?

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Personally, I'd cater it to my style, which doesn't lean towards ultra bold lips most of the time. Instead, I'd use it to layer underneath different glosses (particularly reds).

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Benefit Full Finish Lipsticks:

Benefit Full Finish Lipsticks:

Benefit Full Finish Lipsticks: Review, Photos, Swatches

Benefit Full Finish Lipstick ($18.00 for .10 oz.) are slim lipsticks available in fourteen different shades and two finishes (cream and pearl). Today, let's look at four...

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MAC Style Black: Mineralize Eyeshadows Review, Swatches

MAC Style Black: Mineralize Eyeshadows Review, Swatches

MAC Style Black: Mineralize Eyeshadows Review, Swatches

MAC Style Black is a deep, dark collection with the rich tones of black as inspiration.  Perhaps one item that has likely caught many readers' attention are the four new mineralize eyeshadows:  Young Punk, Gilt by Association,...

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