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MAC Underworld Lipstick

MAC Underworld Lipstick

The Sultry Season: MAC Underworld Lipstick

MAC Underworld Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.17 oz.) deepened red-based brown with a glossy, satin finish.  It is similar in look and feel to Media, but it is darker and browner--not quite as wine/burgundy.  It works well as a stain (just blot after applying and...

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ORLY Cosmic FX Collection

ORLY Cosmic FX Collection

Intergalactic, Planetary, Planetary, Intergalactic

This September, ORLY's Cosmic FX Collection will launch.  According to ORLY, these polishes have a textured finish that have multi-dimensional flashes of shine as a result of...

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Video Review: Urban Decay Book of Shadows 3

Video Review: Urban Decay Book of Shadows 3

Video Review:  Urban Decay Book of Shadows 3

I'm way more articulate in my written review, but this might be helpful as an overview or if you are a more auditory learner. :)  I do recommend watching the video in HD.  So much prettier that way!

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Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. III

Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. III

Exclusive: First Look @ Urban Decay's Book of Shadows Vol. III

For the holidays, Urban Decay will be launching the third installation in their Book of Shadows palette series. The palette will retail for $54, and while I don't have an exact date yet, based on past...

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Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash Review, Photos

Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash Review, Photos

Quick & Clean with Kate Somerville

Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash ($32.00 for 4 oz.) is a no-frills cleanser for me. I really like it, because it just gets the job done quickly and effectively. I purchased mine several weeks ago via Gilt, when they had a Kate...

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CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara Review, Photos

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara Review, Photos

How Does LashBlast Fusion Stack Up?

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara ($8.99) is designed to both lengthen and volumize your lashes in just one formula. A year ago, I reviewed LastBlast Length with pretty good results--not my perfect mascara for my eyelashes--but a...

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Illamasqua Baptiste Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Baptiste Nail Varnish

Perfect for Fall: Baptiste

Illamasqua Baptiste Nail Varnish ($14.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is a stunning shade of shimmering royal purple with flecks of red and fuchsia-violet shimmer. It's gorgeous in the light as well as out of it; it looks inkier when in the shade, but when the light hits it, all of...

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MAC Media Lipstick

MAC Media Lipstick

The Sultry Season: MAC Media Lipstick

MAC Media Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, dark red wine.  This is a shade that also works particularly well as a lip stain--just layer a little on, blot, and then dab a touch of clear gloss on top and voila.   For a satin finish, Media is very......

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Smashbox Golden Nude Photo Finish Lid Primer

Smashbox Golden Nude Photo Finish Lid Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish -- Maybe for Face, Not for Eyes

Smashbox Golden Nude Photo Finish Lid Primer ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a shimmering peach-gold colored eyeshadow primer. Smashbox says you can use this alone as a wash, lid corrector, or as a base...

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Cle de Peau Baby Julia (T3) Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau Baby Julia (T3) Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau T3 Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau Baby Julia (T3) Extra Rich Lipstick ($60.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a very subtly rose-tinted nude. It goes on opaque in just one layer, and it makes lips look very full. It has ultra fine white/soft gold shimmer and a slightly glossy finish. It borders on...

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