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Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather Nail Lacquer

Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "edgy granite" with a cream finish that was created with Narciso Rodriguez. It's a dark blue-based gray cream. China Glaze Concrete Catwalk is less...

Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "edgy granite" with a...

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NARS Night Porter Nail Lacquer

NARS Night Porter Nail Lacquer ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "black with green pearls." The base is definitely very dark, more like deep, dark forest green, but there is a lot of emerald green, olive green, and copper-gold shimmer, so it ends up looking like a...

NARS Night Porter Nail Lacquer ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as "black with green pearls." The base is definitely very dark, more like deep,...

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Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer

Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer

Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer

Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer ($1.99 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a bright tangerine orange with gold-tangerine shimmer. I don't have a shade that looks quite like this with shimmer, but China Glaze Papaya Punch is just a bit darker, while China Glaze Sun...

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Video Review: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadows for 2012 - First Impressions & Swatches

Video Review: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadows for 2012 - First Impressions & Swatches

Video Review: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadows for 2012 - First Impressions & Swatches

These are new and permanent (well, some are repromotes!), as part of MAC's Mineralized Eyeshadow displayer. MAC rotates in new shades every 6-12 months, and these are the latest shades to become available.

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Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter ($7.49 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with a naturally glossy shine. Guerlain Champs-Elysees is redder and brighter. Estee Lauder's Wild Violet is redder. MAC Scandelicious is just a bit redder but has a very similar finish. Dolce...

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter ($7.49 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with a naturally glossy shine. Guerlain Champs-Elysees is...

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Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a fiery orange-red with golden orange shimmer. This is a duochrome finish, so depending on the viewing angle, the polish can look more like a pink-red that fades to...

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a fiery orange-red with golden orange...

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Burberry Devon Sunset Lip Cover Lipstick

Burberry Devon Sunset Lip Cover Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a soft coral with warm, peachy undertones. MAC So Vain is very similar, perhaps with a very subtle pink tint. Lancome Stylistia is similar but pinker. YSL Peach Passion is...

Burberry Devon Sunset Lip Cover Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a soft coral with warm, peachy undertones. MAC...

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NARS Night Breed Nail Lacquer

NARS Night Breed Nail Lacquer

NARS Night Breed Nail Lacquer

NARS Night Breed Nail Lacquer ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described simply as "black with silver glitter." It's a deep black with silver shimmer and sparkle that's opaque in two coats (but one coat packs quite a punch of pigmentation). I...

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Bobbi Brown Pink Sorbet Rich Color Lipgloss

Bobbi Brown Pink Sorbet Rich Color Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is described as a "soft pink raspberry." I'm not seeing raspberry; there are none of those berry tones you'd expect to see. This is more like strawberry milkshake pink if we're going to go for a berry...

Bobbi Brown Pink Sorbet Rich Color Lipgloss ($23.00 for 0.24 fl. oz.) is described as a "soft pink raspberry." I'm not seeing raspberry; there are...

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Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Rich Lip Color

Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Rich Lip Color ($23.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a "medium-toned pink." It's a medium-dark watermelon pink with opaque color coverage and a natural sheen. Bite Beauty Rose is more orange, darker. MAC Full Speed is a bit darker. Bobbi Brown Mod Pink is...

Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Rich Lip Color ($23.00 for 0.13 oz.) is described as a "medium-toned pink." It's a medium-dark watermelon pink with opaque...

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