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10 Most Disappointing Beauty Products of 2013

10 Most Disappointing Beauty Products of 2013

Not everything released in the past year was impressive, and some products were downright disappointing! When I worked on compiling this list, I thought about cringe-worthy products; ones that I can't wrap my head around at all. These are products that truly disappointed me with their performance...

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Blushes | 2013 Editor's Favorites

Blushes | 2013 Editor's Favorites

I went through all of the blushes I've reviewed in 2013, which was around 200 in total, and these were some of my very, very favorites. I could have given you a much longer list, so when there was just a really amazing formula, I limited myself to picking just one shade, but I've included a link to...

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Highlighters & Finishing Powders | 2013 Editor's Favorites

Highlighters & Finishing Powders | 2013 Editor's Favorites

I love a good finishing powder.  I love an ethereal, lit-from-within glow.  There is a very high likelihood of me trying any new formulas or shades that hit the market--I'm just a total fiend for them. I can't wait to see what 2014 brings in this department!

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Nail Lacquers | 2013 Editor's Favorites

Nail Lacquers | 2013 Editor's Favorites

I have to admit: this was a complete challenge. In fact, it felt unfair trying to narrow down favorites to a mere ten when I was considering around 300 different shades from the past year. As what tends to happen when I start to feel indecisive, I went for favorites across brands and weighted...

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5 Stunning Emerald Greens for the Holidays

5 Stunning Emerald Greens for the Holidays

One of my favorite colors of all-time is emerald green. It has so much depth, and I love that it can be cooler or warmer and be so, so different.

  1. Zoya Logan -- a very cool-toned, glittering emerald green polish
  2. Milani Green Safari -- an amazing emerald green cream eyeshadow that can be used as eyeliner...

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5 Must-Have Illamasqua Products

5 Must-Have Illamasqua Products

If I had to pick one product, Illamasqua's Nail Varnish would be my very, very favorite, but I really like quite a few of their formulas. Their polishes wear exceptionally long on me (fourteen days with just minor tip wear) and come in a variety of shades.

  1. Illamasqua Velvet Blusher -- long-wearing,...

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A Few of My Favorite Things - 16 Beauty Indulgences Worth the Splurge

A Few of My Favorite Things - 16 Beauty Indulgences Worth the Splurge

One question I get asked a lot prior to Sephora's winter sale (20% off for VIBs with code VIBTOPIA, 11/7 through 11/11!) is, "What do you recommend?" This is a loaded question! There are so many ways to answer this question! The way I tend to frame my answer is in the context of,...

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Top 5 Shades of Black for Halloween

Top 5 Shades of Black for Halloween

I shared my favorite oranges yesterday for Halloween, so of course, the other side of the coin is rich, inky blacks! Here are some of my favorites:

  1. Illamasqua Creator -- a deep, dark black with silver flecks and sparkle with a glossy, high-shine finish
  2. Chanel Mirifique -- a sparkling, creamy, deep dark...

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