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Burberry Russet (01) Blush

Burberry Russet (01) Blush

Burberry Russet (01) Blush ($42.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a softened rust-brown. When blended out, it's just a hint of red-toned brown, but it can be layered on for a deeper shade that looks most rust-like. On my cheeks, it looks like a bronzer with a lil' kick...

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theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter

A Highlighter for Generations

theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer ($24.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a mega highlighter--no, seriously! This compact contains a ton of product--it's double the amount of your average blush. I can't fathom ever finishing this, because you need so little to get that...

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Shiseido Natural Red (RD629) Perfect Rouge Sheer Lip Color

Shiseido Natural Red (RD629) Perfect Rouge Sheer Lip Color

Shiseido Natural Red RD 629 Perfect Rouge Lipstick

The Sultry Season: Shiseido Natural Red (RD629) Lipstick

Shiseido Natural Red (RD629) Perfect Rouge Sheer Lip Color ($25.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, played-down semi-sheer red with a glossy sheen--it almost looks like a gloss when applied, but it is...

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Benefit Sunday Funday Palette

Benefit Sunday Funday Palette

Sunday Funday... on Thursday!

Benefit Sunday Funday Palette ($38.00) features Hoola (0.1 oz., mining bronzing powder), Benetint (0.09 oz. rose-tinted lip & cheek stain), Shimmering Rose (0.18 oz., lip shine), Toasty (0.01 oz., eyeliner), four eyeshadows (0.10 oz. each), and two double-sided...

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Make Up For Ever #20 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #20 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick

The Sultry Season: Make Up For Ever #20 Rouge Artist Lipstick

Make Up For Ever #20 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "pearly rust," and it's exactly that--a shimmering, lightly frosted rusty red with subtle copper-red shimmer.  It's opaque and wears four hours...

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Too Faced Metal Eyed Liquid Shimmer Eyeliners

Too Faced Metal Eyed Liquid Shimmer Eyeliners

Quickie Reviews: Too Faced Metal Eyed Liquid Shimmer Eyeliners

Periodically, I do quickie reviews -- these are products that I just don't do full reviews for one reason or another, but I have photographed/swatched and--at the very least--briefly...

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MAC Rebel Lipstick

MAC Rebel Lipstick

The Sultry Season: MAC Rebel Lipstick

MAC Rebel Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, fuchsia berry with a glossy finish and very subtle, nearly imperceptible shimmer.  It's almost opaque (you can just barely see my freckle peeking through), but it applies easily, smoothly, and...

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LUSH Lovely Jubblies Launches

LUSH Lovely Jubblies Launches

LUSH Launches Lovely Jubblies

If you need a little hump day pick-me-up... see if this new LUSH product does the trick! ;)  It made me giggle when I saw it come through my inbox yesterday afternoon...

Feeling a bit “low” these days? LUSH is here to “perk” you up with the introduction of our Lovely...

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Dolce & Gabbana The Sicilian Lace Collection for Fall 2010

Dolce & Gabbana The Sicilian Lace Collection for Fall 2010

Dolce & Gabbana The Sicilian Lace Collection for Fall 2010

Dolce & Gabbana present their signature collection of versatile colour cosmetics- magically and meticulously conceived by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.  Each season’s colour direct from the runway inspires each collection anew, to be...

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Zoya Wonderful Collection

Zoya Wonderful Collection

Less Wicked, More Wonderful

Zoya Wonderful Collection ($36.00 for all 6, or $7 each) is second of two fall collections from Zoya. It contains six shades: Kelly (rich gray shade with soft purple and blue undertones), Stacy (dark raspberry creme with purple and wine...

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