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Lancome Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warming Illuminating Powder

Lancome Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warming Illuminating Powder

Lancome Holiday 2009: Lancome Sparkling Cherub Illuminating Powder

Lancome Sparkling Cherub Sheer Warming Illuminating Powder ($40.00 for 0.35 oz.) is very true to its name: it's a subtle powder that warms up the complexion.

To me, it feels and looks very much like a bronzer. Although it initially...

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NARS Luxor Multiple

NARS Luxor Multiple

NARS Luxor Multiple ($37.00 for 0.50 oz.) is the newest Multiple to debut as part of NARS' Holiday Collection. NARS describes it as, "[a]n iridescent pink to be used on eyes, cheeks, lips and body."

Luxor is an icy pink that almost runs a little lilac on me because it is definite cool undertones. It...

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Benefit Powderazzi Set (CORALista, Dallas, Hoola)

Benefit Powderazzi Set (CORALista, Dallas, Hoola)

Benefit Powderazzi ($30.00 for 3 0.10 oz. powders) is part of Benefit's holiday offerings, and it features three shades of their popular powders: CORALista, Dallas, and Hoola.

This past summer, I reviewed and adored Benefit's CORALista powder, which is a soft, pinky-coral with subtle sheen. I loved it...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Face Kits Swatches, Photos

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Face Kits Swatches, Photos

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Face Kits

I like that MAC tried something new - a face palette. I haven't seen them put out a face palette in quite some time, and the tiered system of this compact is convenient. These palettes actually do have some heft to them,...

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MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mineralize Blushes Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mineralize Blushes Photos, Swatches

MAC Magic, Mirth, & Mischief Review: Mineralize Blushes

I think fans of MAC mineralize blushes will enjoy the two newest, limited edition additions released with the holiday color collection. I still prefer pressed powder blushes myself, but these two are exceptionally...

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Chanel Shimmering Tweed Highlighter (Les Tissages Lames de Chanel)

Chanel Shimmering Tweed Highlighter (Les Tissages Lames de Chanel)

Chanel Shimmering Tweed Highlighter ($60.00 for 0.45 oz.) is the next level of limited edition, luxurious highlighters from Chanel's Holiday Collection. If you've enjoyed Chanel's Tweed Blushes, I can only imagine you're particularly curious...

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Guerlain Meteorites Perles Impériales

Guerlain Meteorites Perles Impériales

Guerlain Meteorites Perles Impériales ($53.00 for 1.2 oz.) is the latest limited edition shade of Guerlain's famous Meteorites from their holiday collection, slated for release this October.

Perles Imperiales is a soft, icy cool-toned pink highlighter with silvery-pink shimmer. I'm not sure if it's...

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MAC DSquared Collection: Sculpt & Shape Duos

MAC DSquared Collection: Sculpt & Shape Duos

MAC Cosmetics DSquared Collection: Sculpt & Shape Duos

MAC DSquared Collection is small launch in-stores today, the 28th. The collection includes two Sculpt & Shape Powder Duos -- Bone Beige/Emphasize and Accentuate/Sculpt.

Sculpt & Shape Powder Duos

  • Bone Beige/Emphasize is a duo...

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Smashbox Reign Collection: Regal Fusion Blush

Smashbox Reign Collection: Regal Fusion Blush

Smashbox Reign Collection: Regal Fusion Blush

Smashbox Regal Fusion Blush ($32.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a combination blush with one half with a matte finish and the other half with a shimmer finish. It's described by Smashbox as a "peachy nude."

When I swatched it, it looked more like a peachy orange to...

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Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua: Hussy Blush

Illamasqua Hussy Powder Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, bright coral-pink. It's smooth, intensely pigmented, and blends easily. It can be applied more subtly by using a stippling brush like MAC's 187, or you can always tone it down if you've over-applied with a...

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