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Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "indigo" and it has a "3D holographic" finish. It's a rich, deep blue-purple that really does rather close to indigo, though perhaps it's a little closer to violet. It has holographic...

Deborah Lippmann Ray of Light Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "indigo" and it has a "3D holographic" finish. It's a rich, deep...

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Beautiful Beginnings with Wet 'n' Wild

Beautiful Beginnings with Wet 'n' Wild

Beautiful Beginnings with Wet 'n' Wild

What was the first Wet 'n' Wild product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first Wet 'n' Wild product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer:  Truthfully, I...

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Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "fresh coral-pink." It's a vibrant coral-pink with a creamy finish and a hint of sheen.  As far as coral-pinks...

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color

Laura Mercier Kissed Lips Sheer Lip Color ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is...

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5 Beautiful Coral-Orange Blushes

5 Beautiful Coral-Orange Blushes

5 Beautiful Coral-Orange Blushes

This post is a follow-up to last week's on coral-pink blushes.  These are all warmer, with more orange/peach than pink.

  1. Tarte Blissful -- vibrant coral-orange
  2. Tom Ford Lovelust -- shimmering peachy coral
  3. Le Metier de Beaute Echo -- rich coral-orange with a golden...

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Tom Ford Wet Violet Ultra Shine Lipgloss

Tom Ford Wet Violet Ultra shine Lipgloss ($45.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is a rich wine-berry with violet and pink shimmer. I couldn't think of a perfect dupe for this exact hue, though I found some shades that are similar enough that they're worth...

Tom Ford Wet Violet Ultra shine Lipgloss ($45.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is a rich wine-berry with violet and pink shimmer....

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Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette ($8.99 for 0.32 oz.) contains six shades arranged as thin strips inside a clear, plastic compact. It comes with a dual-ended sponge-tipped applicator (not particularly...

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette

Milani Primary Runway Eyes Palette ($8.99 for 0.32 oz.) contains six shades...

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Essie Navigate Her Nail Lacquer

Essie Navigate Her Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "new growth green." It's a soft pastel green with subtle warm yellow undertones. The closest dupe I could think of was Zoya Tracie, which has subtle metallic shimmer running through it. It's also a...

Essie Navigate Her Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "new growth green." It's a soft pastel green with subtle warm yellow...

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shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow

shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow

shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a bronze-glittered golden copper. The base color is similar to MAC Sweet & Sour, which is more opaque. Bare Escentuals Remix is yellower. Dior Couture Gold is more...

shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow

shu uemura G Bronze Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a bronze-glittered golden copper. ...

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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012

Every modern woman wants to know how to do her makeup quickly and how to get it to stay on. Our long-wear collection is perfect for the busy woman who has just a few minutes to do her makeup in the morning—and needs it to look good all day long.

Intensifying...

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NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lipgloss

NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lipgloss ($26.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is described as a "cherry red." It's a bright subtly blue-based red with no shimmer, just bold, bright color. It's mostly opaque once applied. MAC Driven by Love is darker, more opaque, and has gold shimmer. Illamasqua...

NARS Norma Larger Than Life Lipgloss ($26.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is described as a "cherry red." It's a bright subtly blue-based red with no shimmer,...

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