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Look - Antique Gold with Teal

Look - Antique Gold with Teal

I think I'm sensitive to silicone-based primers, because I've tried two now, and I've broken out ALL OVER my face in small, tiny little pimples. (It makes me want to cry, they make me feel/look hideous! Actually, I probably have teared up a bit over it!) The first one I tried was Smashbox's...

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Temptalia Asks You - What's the most flattering look [on you] you've come across?

Temptalia Asks You - What's the most flattering look [on you] you've come across?

What's the most flattering look [on you] you've come across? Share why you think it works so well for you!

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Dame Edna for MAC

Dame Edna for MAC

From WWD (Snippets):

To compose the line, Edna holed up in a conference room with James Gager, senior vice president and creative director of MAC Worldwide, and Jennifer Balbier, senior vice president of product development worldwide for MAC, to brainstorm. “I sat with very keen people wearing black...

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Japonesque Artisan Tweezers for Excellent Brow Grooming

Japonesque Artisan Tweezers for Excellent Brow Grooming

Japonesque's Artisan Tweezers ($20.00) are perfect for getting every last stubborn stray brow hair out. Japonesque tweezers come with a lifetime reconditioning guarantee, which is always worth noting, as tweezers do tend to dull after awhile. These feel natural when I grip them in my hand, and I...

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NP Set by Napoleon Perdis Tested and Approved

NP Set by Napoleon Perdis Tested and Approved

NP Set by Napoleon Perdis is a line designed for and carried by Target. I've used a few Napoleon Perdis products in the past (China Doll foundation being one of them--which was fab, though pricey), and I haven't been disappointed. I was interested to see how NP Set would meet my expectations. ...

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Ojon Tawaka "The White Ball" for Creamy, Winter-Proofed Skin

Ojon Tawaka "The White Ball" for Creamy, Winter-Proofed Skin

Ojon Tawaka "The White Ball" has launched just in time for the winter season (only available at Sephora)--that's right, it's white. Be sure to read my original review of The Ball here for insight on what I thought about the original (so you have a point of comparison).  "The White Ball" produces a...

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Clean Winter for the Cool, Crisp Scent of Wintry Nights

Clean Winter for the Cool, Crisp Scent of Wintry Nights

CLEAN's latest addition to their scent line-up is Winter ($48.95). Clean always has scents that remind you of exactly that--cleanliness. Whether it be fresh laundry or reminiscent of soap-lathered skin...it's clean. This scent does seem grittier, deeper than the traditional Clean scents, but it is...

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LUSH Does the Holidays Up Right!

LUSH Does the Holidays Up Right!

LUSH always has a lot to offer for the holiday season! Last week, I mentioned how great their all wrapped up holiday gifts were, because they were filled with awesome products and easy to give (and receive!). Now, let me tell you about just a few of my favorites that they're offering this year...

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Tarte's Purse Your Lips Lipgloss Clutch for a Real Variety Pack!

Tarte's Purse Your Lips Lipgloss Clutch for a Real Variety Pack!

Tarte's Purse Your Lips Lipgloss Clutch ($39.00) features nine stunning shades of lip glosses. Each brand new, limited edition shade features Tarte's "t5 super fruit complex" (which kind of makes me giggle--let's be honest). The clutch that holds the lipglasses is large enough that it should fit...

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