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NARS Bougainville Lip Gloss (Holiday 2010)

NARS Bougainville Lip Gloss (Holiday 2010)

NARS Bougainville Lip Gloss

NARS Holiday 2010:  Bougainville

NARS Bougainville Lip Gloss ($24.00 for 0.28 oz.) is described as a "sensual pomegranate ... with dramatic, diva-esque color." The description also goes on to say "deep in pigment yet sheer on the lips," which is an interesting statement. ...

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NYX Vixen Lip Gloss

NYX Vixen Lip Gloss

NYX Vixen Lipgloss

The Sultry Season: NYX Vixen Lip Gloss

NYX Vixen (116) Lip Gloss ($5.50 for 0.53 fl. oz.) is a semi-opaque, brown burgundy shimmered with muted red sparkle. It's not totally opaque, so it does have a tendency to settle into lip lines, but it looks pretty good from a normal viewing...

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Guerlain Velours d'Or (410) Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Velours d'Or (410) Eyeshadow Palette

Guerlain Les Ors: Velours d'Or

Guerlain Velours d'Or (410) Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a smoky palette from Guerlain's Holiday Collection.  I picked this up when Nordstrom was having some super point thing going on (I think it was triple...

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Rescue Beauty Lounge: Glamourpuss, Chinoise, Bangin'

Rescue Beauty Lounge: Glamourpuss, Chinoise, Bangin'

Rescue Beauty Lounge: Glamourpuss, Chinoise, Bangin'

Rescue Beauty Lounge recently held their annual 50% off sale, and I must admit, I indulged. I've been waiting for this sale for months (ever since buying my first RBLs). I could have sworn I...

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Dior Five Golds Eyeshadow Quint

Dior Five Golds Eyeshadow Quint

Metallics Done Right!

Dior Five Golds Eyeshadow Quint ($58.00 for 0.21 oz.) is one of two new and limited edition holiday quints.  As indicated, it includes five shades of eyeshadow, and this is a palette with a rather metallic feel and look.  I purchased this as part...

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Rescue Beauty Lounge: Au Chocolat, Atame, Moulin Rouge

Rescue Beauty Lounge: Au Chocolat, Atame, Moulin Rouge

Rescue Beauty Lounge: Au Chocolat, Atame, Moulin Rouge

Rescue Beauty Lounge recently held their annual 50% off sale, and I must admit, I indulged. I've been waiting for this sale for months (ever since buying my first RBLs). I could have sworn...

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Bobbi Brown Sparkle Glamour Quad

Bobbi Brown Sparkle Glamour Quad

When Things Get Too Glamorous

Bobbi Brown Sparkle Glamour Quad ($40.00 for 0.40 oz.) looks prettier in promos than it does in real life, and it's prettier in the pan than it is on the eyes. This palette requires some practice in addition to patience, because the glitter will get everywhere--you may...

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Vincent Longo Aurelia Perfect Shine Lip Gloss

Vincent Longo Aurelia Perfect Shine Lip Gloss

A Little Shine, A Little Shimmer

Vincent Longo Aurelia Perfect Shine Lip Gloss ($22.00 for 0.24 oz.) is an ultra sheer pink-shimmered plum-tinged gloss. It does not do much to change-up the color of my lips--maybe a touch darker--but it does add a fine...

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Le Metier de Beaute Romeo & Juliet Blushing Bronzed Duet

Le Metier de Beaute Romeo & Juliet Blushing Bronzed Duet

Le Metier de Beaute Romeo & Juliet Blushing Bronzed Duet ($65.00 for 0.49 oz.) contains a blush and bronzer in one. The brand's blushes retail for $30 while their bronzer retails for $55. The duo, while an expensive investment, does pack a...

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