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Top 10 of 2012: Makeup Palettes

Top 10 of 2012: Makeup Palettes

Top 10 of 2012: Makeup Palettes

There were actually a lot of fantastic palettes released this year! I already pulled up twenty that to consider for the top ten, and I had only reached August (I go backwards).  So here are my picks--and I tried to include a variety of brands that were all excellent,...

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Chanel Raffinement Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Raffinement Eyeshadow Quad ($58.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described as a palette of "rich mauve, pearly pink beige, shimmering lilac, and deep eggplant."  It's a new for spring but will be joining the permanent range. The first shade (top,...

Chanel Raffinement Eyeshadow Quad ($58.00 for 0.24 oz.) is described as a palette of "rich mauve, pearly pink beige,...

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Chanel Accessoire Le Vernis / Nail Colour

Chanel Accessoire Le Vernis / Nail Colour ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep red brown." It is a deep, red-toned brown with a cream finish. It's almost a perfect balance of red and brown, so it yields something very rich...

Chanel Accessoire Le Vernis / Nail Colour ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep red brown." It is a...

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Chanel Or Rose Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner

Chanel Or Rose Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($30.00 for 0.01 oz.) is described as a "light rosy beige." It's a warm, golden copper; I didn't get real rosiness--more a mix of champagne, gold, and a copper/bronze aspect that...

Chanel Or Rose Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($30.00 for 0.01 oz.) is described as a "light rosy...

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Chanel Frivole Joues Contraste / Blush

Chanel Frivole Joues Contraste / Blush ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "luminous apricot." It's a brightened, medium-dark orange with just a hint of pink to give it an "apricot" coloring. The finish is mostly matte, but there is...

Chanel Frivole Joues Contraste / Blush ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "luminous apricot." It's a...

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Chanel Fracas Le Vernis / Nail Colour

Chanel Fracas Le Vernis / Nail Colour ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "vibrant pink." It's a brightened, reddened pink with warm undertones and a light dusting of golden shimmer. The shimmer is incredibly fine, though, and...

Chanel Fracas Le Vernis / Nail Colour ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "vibrant pink." It's a...

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Chanel Merveille Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Merveille Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss ($32.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is described as a "lilac rosewood." It is a reddened plum with soft pink shimmer. Bobbi Brown Naked Plum is very similar, but it is a sheerer formula, so it looks...

Chanel Merveille Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss ($32.00 for 0.28 fl. oz.) is described as a "lilac rosewood." It...

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Chanel Poudre Signee de Chanel Illuminating Powder

Chanel Poudre Signee de Chanel Illuminating Powder ($68.00 for 0.28 oz.) is described as a "sheer highlighting powder" that creates a "soft pink powder" that can be used to "reflect light with a delicate luminosity." It's a pale beige...

Chanel Poudre Signee de Chanel Illuminating Powder ($68.00 for 0.28 oz.) is described as a "sheer highlighting...

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Chanel Emprise Le Vernis / Nail Colour

Chanel Emprise Le Vernis / Nail Colour ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "natural rosy beige." It's a warm, not-quite-peachy, beige with very, very fine shimmer. The shimmer only becomes apparent under a lot of light, like...

Chanel Emprise Le Vernis / Nail Colour ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a "natural rosy beige." It's a...

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Chanel Spring 2013 Makeup Collection: Printemps Precieux de Chanel

Chanel Spring 2013 Makeup Collection: Printemps Precieux de Chanel

Chanel Spring 2013 Makeup Collection: Printemps Precieux de Chanel

Named for the precious beauty of Spring, the new colour collection PRINTEMPS PRÉCIEUX DE CHANEL celebrates Gabrielle Chanel’s codes of simplicity and sophistication. Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup Peter Philips channels the...

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