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Kevyn Aucoin: Aquarouge Liquid Lipstick

Kevyn Aucoin: Aquarouge Liquid Lipstick

Kevyn Aucoin: Aquarouge Liquid Lipstick

Kevyn Aucoin The Liquid Lipstick ($27.00) is an intense, semi-opaque lipgloss that packs a lot of color and gives a creamy, glossy look on lips. Aquarouge was a nice, browned-down red shade that held up well on lips. It was creamy,...

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Kevyn Aucoin: The Liquid Patent Lip

Kevyn Aucoin: The Liquid Patent Lip

Kevyn Aucoin: The Liquid Patent Lip

Kevyn Aucoin The Liquid Patent Lip ($27.00) is a liquid lip color designed to give you lips that look like glossy, patent leather. It comes in a twist-up container with a white bristled brush applicator. I've never been a huge fan of...

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Kevyn Aucoin: The Expect Lip Tint Lipstick

Kevyn Aucoin: The Expect Lip Tint Lipstick

Kevyn Aucoin: The Expect Lip Tint Lipstick

Kevyn Aucoin's The Expert Lip Tint ($23.00) is a bit of a misleading product name, considering it's an opaque, lightly frosted/full sheen lipstick. These lipsticks wear extremely well (four hours or longer), and they're not at all drying. They're...

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Hard Candy Returns... at Wal-Mart!

Hard Candy Returns... at Wal-Mart!

According to WWD, we can expect to see Hard Candy make a full return... but at Wal-Mart. Hard Candy is expected to be rolled out into 3,000 Wal-Marts by the end of the year.  The pricing strategy aims to products priced at an average of $7.

The new line consists of 261 items ranging from shimmer lip...

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Temptalia Asks You - What brand do you think is known for their skincare?

Temptalia Asks You - What brand do you think is known for their skincare?

What brand do you think is known for their skincare? What brand(s) do you use?

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Shiseido always comes to mind, as does La Mer. The last skincare regimen I had going was Kate Somerville and Mario Badescu products. I'm testing something new now, though!

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Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection

Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection

Everyday Makeup:  Neutral, Natural Eyes with Too Faced

Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection ($34.00) is a new eyeshadow palette from Too Faced's Naturally Naughty Collection for the fall season.

The palette contains nine different shades of eyeshadow crafted by Too Faced's Creative...

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Rock & Republic on Sale @ Gilt!

Rock & Republic on Sale @ Gilt!

Gilt Groupe is having a sale on Rock & Republic Cosmetics! I'm inviting you to join if you aren't already a member (Gilt is invite-only).  If you've ever wanted to try this luxe brand, now's a good time to satisfy that craving with 30-50% off retail prices.

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Urban Decay on Sale @ HauteLook!

Urban Decay on Sale @ HauteLook!

HauteLook is having a Urban Decay sale!

The sale is going on now at HauteLook! :) 50% off UD? I'm so there.

Edit: I picked up all of the Liquid Liners and Glitter Liners they had up for grabs! $9 each! Total steal ;) (Also, for those interested, shipping was only $4.95.)

(The link above is an...

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It's a Toner, Not a Lotion: Clarins' Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion

It's a Toner, Not a Lotion: Clarins' Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion

It's a Toner, Not a Lotion: Clarins' Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion

Clarins Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion ($40.00 for 4.2 oz.) is indeed a toner. I must admit that I had to read the product's tip sheet before realizing it was a toner and not a moisturizer. (Hey, I associate the term "lotion"...

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Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily Review

Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily Review

Gel Cleansing with Darphin

Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily ($38.00 for 4.2 oz.) is a soft, gentle gel-based cleanser with an incredibly light floral scent. It looks nearly colorless when squeezed out of the tube and applied to face. It's easy to use--just dampen face with a bit of water,...

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