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10 of the Best Bright Lipsticks for Under $10

10 of the Best Bright Lipsticks for Under $10

Go bold or go home with these ten picks for bold, bright lips--perfect for spring or summer--and all for less than $10! You can view these ten in the Swatch Gallery if desired. What are your top picks for a budget-friendly bright lipstick?

  1. Revlon Flirtatious -- a shimmery, cool-toned red
  2. L'Oreal Pink...

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10 Shades of Coral for Spring to Wear on Lips & Cheeks

10 Shades of Coral for Spring to Wear on Lips & Cheeks

Reader Dilyana wanted to see more top picks for corals... so here's my current top ten list of coral lipsticks, lipglosses, and blushes! (See them in the Swatch Gallery here.) What are your favorites right now?

  1. Hourglass Radiant Magenta -- a warm-toned, pinky-coral with a satin finish
  2. Too Faced Bon Bon --...

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5 Very Berry Lipglosses

5 Very Berry Lipglosses

Finding a rich, deep pink or berry lipgloss that doesn't settle into lip lines or look like a splotchy mess is harder than you'd think, but here are five of my top picks that won't give you such a hard time! What are your favorite deep pink and berry lip glosses?

  1. Revlon Adorned -- a bold, fuchsia-red
  2. Giorgio...

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10 Shades for a Rainbow of Color

10 Shades for a Rainbow of Color

I thought coming up with a beautiful rainbow of hues might be a fun (and challenging!) theme to work under.  Of course, I took liberties with the concept of rainbow and added a few in-between shades to make a full list of ten.  I would love to see what your top ten shades are, in rainbow-order,...

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5 Cool-Toned Pinks for Spring

5 Cool-Toned Pinks for Spring

What are your favorite cool-toned pinks? It can be such a fun color to wear, because a lot of the blue-based pinks have a brightness to them, which I think is perfect during late winter/early spring when it can be gloomy and gray outside.

  1. NARS Gaiety -- cool-toned, cotton candy pink with a matte finish
  2. OCC...

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10 Gorgeous Red Lipsticks & Lipglosses for Valentine's Day

10 Gorgeous Red Lipsticks & Lipglosses for Valentine's Day

Some say a good red lip color is hard to find, but I feel like I fall in love with a new red lip color at least once a month! In the spirit of Valentine's Day, here are ten of my favorite (permanently available!) red lipsticks and lipglosses... What's your favorite?

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10 Shades of Pretty in Pink Blushes, Lip Colors, and Eyeshadows for Valentine's Day

10 Shades of Pretty in Pink Blushes, Lip Colors, and Eyeshadows for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day just a couple of weeks away, it seemed only appropriate to make a list of pretty in pink shades.  Whether you like pink on your lips, tips, cheeks, or eyes, I hope that you'll find at least one shade to drool over. :)

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5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Lips & Tips

5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Lips & Tips

Now that 2014 has kicked off, and I'm sure you've heard that Pantone's color of the year is Radiant Orchid.  I know we'll see plenty of new introductions of the color throughout the year, but I know that we've seen the color before--and you may already have some in your stash!  Here are a few of...

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Editor's Favorites from 2013: The Round-Up

Editor's Favorites from 2013: The Round-Up

All in all, with my top ten lists, I've now shared 100 of my favorite beauty shades and products that I've discovered during 2013! I have rated and reviewed over 2,445 shades/products since January 1st. I've enjoyed reflecting back on what I've tried and reviewed, and I hope you've enjoyed seeing my...

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10 Most Disappointing Beauty Products of 2013

10 Most Disappointing Beauty Products of 2013

Not everything released in the past year was impressive, and some products were downright disappointing! When I worked on compiling this list, I thought about cringe-worthy products; ones that I can't wrap my head around at all. These are products that truly disappointed me with their performance...

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