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NARS Misfit Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Misfit Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Misfit Eyeshadow Duo ($33.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "shimmering ecru" and "rich emerald green." The lighter shade is a pale yellow beige with a mostly matte finish, but it has a really soft, silky texture with a...

NARS Misfit Eyeshadow Duo

NARS Misfit Eyeshadow Duo ($33.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "shimmering ecru" and "rich...

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NARS Flamenco Lipstick

NARS Flamenco Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "sheer candy apple red." It's a faded watermelon red. Milani Bing Cherry is a bit more vibrant and redder but similar. It is very close to Guerlain Grenade with less of a creamy finish.

NARS Flamenco Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "sheer candy apple red." It's a faded watermelon red. Milani Bing Cherry is a bit more...

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Laura Mercier Rose Rendezvous Face Illuminator

Laura Mercier Rose Rendezvous Face Illuminator

Several readers asked me how this compares to Guerlain Cruel Gardenia, in terms of the overall grade/rating. This product is available, but you won't find it online; you'll have to...

Laura Mercier Rose Rendezvous Face Illuminator

Several readers asked me how this compares to Guerlain...

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Illamasqua Rude Cream Blush

Illamasqua Cream Blusher Rude ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "warm peach pink" with a dewy finish. I didn't detect any pink in the pan, and on my skin, it seemed more orange than anything else. When blended out, it looks more peach-orange (and not to worry, it...

Illamasqua Cream Blusher Rude ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "warm peach pink" with a dewy finish. I didn't detect any pink in the pan, and...

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Wet 'n' Wild Sagreena the Teenage Witch Nail Lacquer

Wet 'n' Wild Sagreena the Teenage Witch Nail Lacquer

Wet 'n' Wild Sagreena the Teenage Witch Nail Lacquer ($1.99 for 0.46 fl. oz.) is a vibrant emerald green with lighter green shimmer. It's nearly opaque after two coats...

Wet 'n' Wild Sagreena the Teenage Witch Nail Lacquer

Wet 'n' Wild Sagreena the Teenage Witch Nail...

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Estee Lauder Electric Teal Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner

Estee Lauder Electric Teal Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner ($20.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a new pencil formula that's supposed to be rich in color, creamy in consistency, and can be worn on the inner rim of the eyes. This particular shade is limited edition, but four other...

Estee Lauder Electric Teal Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner ($20.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a new pencil formula that's supposed to be rich in color, creamy...

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Benefit Fancy Pansy Eyeshadow

Benefit Fancy Pansy Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as an "orchid silk." It's a cool-toned, pink-lavender with a pale, iridescent lilac shimmer-sheen. At first glance, it seems like it might be like shades such as MAC Stars 'n Rockets, but it's much, much lighter...

Benefit Fancy Pansy Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as an "orchid silk." It's a cool-toned, pink-lavender with a pale, iridescent lilac...

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Scents for the Holidays

Scents for the Holidays

Aleta is the associate editor of a national history magazine (World War II), and an unapologetic fragrance nerd. Growing up on a farm west of Portland, Oregon, she spent many summer nights attempting to make perfume by soaking flowers in cups of water (if only her...

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Illamasqua Force Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Nail Varnish Force ($14.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep electric blue." It's a really rich, cornflower blue with a creamy finish, and it even has a faint purpleness to it. It almost looks purple in certain lighting--more royal blue than electric blue...

Illamasqua Nail Varnish Force ($14.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep electric blue." It's a really rich, cornflower blue with a creamy...

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Guerlain Les Aquas Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Aquas Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Aquas Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.25 oz.) is an upcoming new and permanent quad that features an "iridescent blue, matte navy, velvety turquoise, and glacier metallic blue." This is one...

Guerlain Les Aquas Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Aquas Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.25 oz.) is an upcoming new...

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