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Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Maybelline Barely Bloomed (700) Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipstick ($7.49 for 0.14 oz.) come in ten shades for spring, nine of which I bought locally and have some swatches to share with you while I work on testing them. (I'm missing Orchid...

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Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Elixir Iridescent Lipglosses Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Elixir Iridescent Lipglosses Photos & Swatches

Maybelline Color Elixir Iridescent Lipgloss ($8.99 for oz.) is a new formula for spring that's supposed to have rich color with "brilliant iridescent shine." I bought seven at my local drugstore (they were missing one, which I ordered online last week, but...

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5 Creamy, Red Lipglosses for the Holidays

5 Creamy, Red Lipglosses for the Holidays

'Tis the season for red lips--or at least, that's often how it feels--so how about a top five of creamy, glossy reds? (For this one, I specifically wanted to highlight shimmer-free shades.) What are your must-haved reds?

  1. Dior Vie d'Enfer (869) -- medium, blue-based red
  2. Laura Mercier Poppy -- a bold,,...

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5 Great Brown Eyeshadows Under $10

5 Great Brown Eyeshadows Under $10

What are your favorite budget-friendly brown eyeshadows?  I'd love to hear about your personal favorites and recommendations.  Here are five of mine:

  1. Makeup Geek Barcelona Beach -- a medium brown with a semi-matte finish
  2. Maybelline Downtown Brown -- a shimmery bronze
  3. Inglot #422 -- a shimmery, deep brown
  4. theBalm...

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5 Beautiful Fuchsia Lipsticks Under $10

5 Beautiful Fuchsia Lipsticks Under $10

You don't have to spend a lot to add a really great fuchsia lipstick to your stash! Here are a few of my favorites :) I'd love to hear yours!

  1. Fyrinnae Sexy Nerd -- a gold-shimmered fuchsia pink
  2. Revlon Lollipop -- a glossy fuchsia pink
  3. NYX Pink Lyric -- a pop of muted fuchsia pink
  4. Milani Violet Volt -- a...

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5 Modern Takes on Brown Lipstick

5 Modern Takes on Brown Lipstick

Is brown lipstick making a comeback for fall? Perhaps... here are five more modern takes on brown (at least, to me) that switch it up by adding brown tones or changing the finishes. What are your favorite shades of brown from the past and present?

  1. Maybelline Touchable Taupe -- a soft, muted rosy brown
  2. OCC...

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5 Shades of Cool Taupe Eyeshadow

5 Shades of Cool Taupe Eyeshadow

Yesterday, I shared some of my favorite warm-tauped taupe eyeshadows, so today I have five of my favorite cooler-toned taupes. I'd love to hear your favorites!

  1. Maybelline Tough as Taupe -- a cool-toned, gray-taupe in cream form
  2. Inglot #349 -- a matte, grayish taupe
  3. Dior Aventure -- a sparkling, cool-toned...

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5 Must-Try Cream Eyeshadows for Summer

5 Must-Try Cream Eyeshadows for Summer

One of my favorite products these days are cream eyeshadows, particular one-and-done shades, which I've included three of here, and then two brighter, more vibrant shades that could be used as bases or incorporated with other eyeshadows for a major look.

  1. Benefit Birthday Suit -- a bronzy taupe
  2. Maybelline...

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Maybelline Pink Fever (20) Master Glaze Blush

Maybelline Pink Fever (20) Master Glaze Blush ($8.99 for 0.24 oz.) is a cool-toned, light-medium pink with white shimmer. Too Faced Jingle All the Way Blush (LE) is a powder. Urban Decay Quickie (LE) is less shimmery, powder. NARS Gaiety (P, $29.00) is lighter, powder. MAC Peony...

Maybelline Pink Fever (20) Master Glaze Blush ($8.99 for 0.24 oz.) is a cool-toned, light-medium pink with white shimmer. Too Faced Jingle All the Way...

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5 Bright Red Lipsticks to Try This Summer

5 Bright Red Lipsticks to Try This Summer

The brightest reds in town: your cherry reds, your fire engine reds. Take your pick! :) Check out swatches of these shades here in the Swatch Gallery.

  1. Estee Lauder Vengeful Red --a potent, cool-toned red
  2. Urban Decay 69 -- a rich, satin red
  3. Maybelline On Fire Red -- a bold, bluish red
  4. Giorgio Armani #402 --...

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