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Rimmel Eyeful Eye Glistener

Rimmel Eyeful Eye Glistener

Glossy Eyes?  One Slippery Ride...

Rimmel Eyeful Eye Glistener ($7.29) are great in theory, terrible in practice. I don't usually use the word "terrible" to describe beauty products, because I don't come across too many that merit such a negative descriptor. These are glossy pencils to give lids...

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NYX I Dream of St. Lucia Eyeshadow Palette

NYX I Dream of St. Lucia Eyeshadow Palette

Budget Friendly Beauty:  NYX I Dream of St. Lucia Palette

NYX I Dream of St. Lucia Eyeshadow Palette ($8.75 for 0.28 oz.) is a tropical-themed palette with all of the fun, bright shades of the beach. It has a medium grassy green with a semi-matte finish, medium sky blue with a satiny feel, sunny,...

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The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick

Milani Cabana Coral Lipstick ($4.99) is a shimmering coral-orange with a frosty golden shimmer-sheen. It's nearly opaque, and it's bright without being blinding. It wears for two to three hours, but the formula is smooth, rich in color, and...

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NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils (Pure Gold, Electric Blue, Purple Velvet, Rocky Mountain Green)

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils (Pure Gold, Electric Blue, Purple Velvet, Rocky Mountain Green)

New Jumbo Eye Pencil Shades for Summer

Just in time for summer, NYX has added four new perfect-for-the-season shades of their Jumbo Eye Pencils ($4.00 for 0.18 oz.). These are oversized eyeliners that can be used as an...

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Aveeno Postively Ageless Daily Cleansing Pads Review & Photos

Aveeno Postively Ageless Daily Cleansing Pads Review & Photos

Not Quite Travel Friendly:  Aveeno Daily Cleansing Pads

Aveeno Postively Ageless Daily Cleansing Pads ($8.99 for 28, $0.32 each) are pre-moistened, dual-sided cleansing pads that are approximately 3" in diameter. One side is smooth, while the other side is textured to provide gentle exfoliation.

I...

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Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow

Beauty on a Budget:  Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mono Eyeshadow ($3.99) come in several shades, but I recently tested out three shades:

  • Royal Violet (400) is a lightened lavender purple with subtle white shimmer.
  • Sapphire (450) is a nearly matte, periwinkle blue.
  • Posh Peacock (500) is...

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The Summer Season: NYX 24 Karat Lipstick

The Summer Season: NYX 24 Karat Lipstick

The Summer Season: NYX 24 Karat Lipstick

NYX 24 Karat Lipstick ($5.50) is an ultra shimmery, borderline glittery metallic copper with a copper-brown color base. This is a very, very bronzy shade, and I definitely think it's more suitable for tanner skin. It has a high-shine that's more metallic than...

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Milani Liquid Metal Nail Lacquer Collection

Milani Liquid Metal Nail Lacquer Collection

Milani Liquid Metal Intense Color Nail Lacquer Collection

This six-shaded limited edition collection is perfect for summer, and it's even better for the nail polish addict on a budget. Each polish is $4.49 and available at...

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The Summer Season: Milani Magenta Madness Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Magenta Madness Lipstick

The Summer Season: Milani Magenta Madness Lipstick

Milani Magenta Madness Lipstick ($5.00) is a darkened magenta-purple with a violet sheen. It's like a much more purple, almost downplayed version of MAC Show Orchid. It's as if MAC Violetta and MAC Show Orchid had a baby, actually. Magenta Madness has good...

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NYX Blonde Pearl Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow

NYX Blonde Pearl Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow

NYX Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow in Blonde Pearl

NYX Blonde Pearl Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow ($7.00) is a brightened yellow gold with a soft frost finish. It's nicely pigmented, and it has a very smooth, silky finish. Blonde Pearl is part of a new eyeeshadow formula packed with more shimmer for "a soft,...

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