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Illamasqua Hydra Veil Rehydrating Gel Review & Photos

Illamasqua Hydra Veil Rehydrating Gel Review & Photos

Illamasqua Hydra Veil Rehydrating Gel ($40.00 for 1.0 oz.) is a cross between a primer and a moisturizer, so perhaps it's best categorized as a moisturizing primer, as it is not a skincare product (e.g. no long-term hydration benefits are claimed). It's really...

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Dior Paradise (732) Addict Gloss

Dior Paradise (732) Addict Gloss ($29.50 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is a coral-red with pink and gold sparkle. Revlon Papaya has a similar coral coloring but doesn't have the sparkle. Guerlain Frizzy Mango is a bit lighter and has finer shimmer. Guerlain...

Dior Paradise (732) Addict Gloss ($29.50 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is a coral-red with pink and gold sparkle. Revlon...

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Cult Nails Ay Poppy Nail Lacquer

Cult Nails Ay Poppy Nail Lacquer ($12.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange." It's a medium-dark, red-toned orange with a cream finish. Chanel Lilis is a bit lighter. NARS Lal Mirchi is very similar. MAC Oriele Orange is a bit redder. MAC Morange is similar. MAC Kid...

Cult Nails Ay Poppy Nail Lacquer ($12.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange." It's a medium-dark, red-toned orange with a cream...

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Illamasqua Paranormal Eyeshadow Palette

Illamasqua Paranormal Eyeshadow Palette ($46.50 for 0.20 oz.) is supposed to have four waterproof eyeshadows that "[feel] like a cream" but "[delivers] waterproof washes of color with long-lasting hold." The formula feels like a hybrid...

Illamasqua Paranormal Eyeshadow Palette ($46.50 for 0.20 oz.) is supposed to have four waterproof eyeshadows...

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Edward Bess Bed of Roses Blush Extraordinaire

Edward Bess Bed of Roses Blush Extraordinaire ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "bright pink." It's a cool-toned, medium pink with a mostly matte finish. NYX English Rose is shimmery and slightly lighter. NARS Angelika is slightly...

Edward Bess Bed of Roses Blush Extraordinaire ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "bright pink." It's a...

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Maybelline Orange Edge ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Orange Edge ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange with strong red undertones and a luminous sheen. Maybelline Vibrant Mandarin is very similar--it doesn't read quite as glossy but you don't need both. MAC Scarlet...

Maybelline Orange Edge ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark orange with strong red undertones and a...

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Zoya Rikki Nail Lacquer

Zoya Rikki Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "full-coverage, fern green foil metallic." It's a sumbdued, medium green with almost cool undertones paired with muted, golden shimmer. It has a foiled, metallic finish. China Glaze Unpredictable is metallic...

Zoya Rikki Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "full-coverage, fern green foil metallic." It's a sumbdued, medium green with...

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Giorgio Armani Fatal (12) #4 Eyes to Kill Palette

Giorgio Armani Fatal (12) Eyes to Kill Palette ($59.00 for 0.0.21 oz.) consists of four shades is part of the Shimmer palette series.  The quad is supposed to contain "iridescent, eye-catching colors with electric shine and shimmer."...

Giorgio Armani Fatal (12) Eyes to Kill Palette ($59.00 for 0.0.21 oz.) consists of four shades is part of the...

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Zoya Kerry Nail Lacquer

Zoya Kerry Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "full-coverage, yellow gold foil metallic." It's a brightened, light-medium yellow gold with a metallic shimmer and a foil-like finish. NARS Gold Fingers is a bit more orange-toned. ORLY Flare is similar but a...

Zoya Kerry Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "full-coverage, yellow gold foil metallic." It's a brightened, light-medium yellow...

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