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Becca Compact Concealer

Becca Compact Concealer

Quick Review: Becca Compact Concealer

Becca Compact Concealer ($38.00 for 0.10 oz.) is an item I picked up when HauteLook had a Becca sale, so I was guessing on my shade... and I guessed wrong. Becca has quite the impressive shade range--I don't think I've ever seen so many for...

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Benefit The Porefessional

Benefit The Porefessional

Quick Review: Benefit The Porefessional

Benefit The Porefessional ($28.00 for 0.75 oz.) is supposed to minimize the appearance of pores. It is a translucent balm that you can apply under or over makeup. Benefit says when applying it under makeup, to apply to clean, lightly...

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NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Review, Photos

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Review, Photos

Light Coverage, Soft Glow with NARS

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation ($42.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is touted as a "satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage." It is also supposed to have "skincare benefits" when used regularly to "improve skin brightness, radiance and...

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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Temptalia Staples: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($34.00 for 1.0 oz.) has been a long-time favorite for me -- it's been my go-to setting powder since I first started using it. It's been...

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MAC Marcel Wanders: MAC Sheer Mystery Powder

MAC Marcel Wanders: MAC Sheer Mystery Powder

MAC Marcel Wanders: MAC Sheer Mystery Powder

MAC Sheer Mystery Powder ($60.00 for 0.56 oz.) is described as "an ultra-fine, super sheer, and very sophisticated pressed powder ... “Mysteriously” silky-soft in texture, glides on to give skin a velvety matte, slightly...

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MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

The Mysterious Case of Tired Face

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer ($16.50 for 0.30 fl. oz.) has been a product I've felt compelled to test for the past two weeks straight. I don't like to review a product until I have a good handle on how I feel about it, and I'm not big on...

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MAC Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation

MAC Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation

Long-wearing is the Name of the Game

MAC Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation ($29.50 for 1 fl. oz.) is the newest addition to MAC's impressive range (at least in number!) of foundations, and it comes to the market with some pretty lofty claims. It's designed to give up to fifteen hours of wear in any environmental...

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Philosophy Supernatural Superbeautiful SPF 20 Review, Photos

Philosophy Supernatural Superbeautiful SPF 20 Review, Photos

Feels Like a Tinted Moisturizer, Looks Like Foundation

Philosophy Supernatural Superbeautiful SPF 20 ($30.00 for 1.25 oz.) is certainly the hybrid foundation it describes itself as. It delivers a nice, medium-coverage finish that's just slightly...

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MAC Cleansing Tips Review, Photos

MAC Cleansing Tips Review, Photos

On-the-Go Makeup Fixers

MAC Cleansing Tips ($14.50 for 30) are my absolute favorite when it comes to easily fixing any minor application mistakes.  They're basically dual-ended cotton swabs that have been soaked in makeup remover and are individually packaged (though each sheet has ten, you just...

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NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep

NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep

How Pore-less Can You Be?

NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep ($30.00 for 0.26 oz.) is a skin prepping product, not quite a primer, that's supposed to minimize the appearance of fine lines and pores to give skin a smoother look.

Get closer to an Immaculate Complexion with NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep. With...

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