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MAC 131 Brush Review, Photos & Swatches

MAC 131 Brush Review, Photos & Swatches

MAC 131 Brush: A Duo-Fibre Multi-Tasker

The MAC 131 Brush ($40.00, limited edition and available with To the Beach) was originally released with Colour Craft (July '09), and I've owned it since and used it once. I spent the past couple of weeks testing it out for the first time and seeing what it works...

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The Summer Season: Lancome Groupie Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Groupie Lipstick

The Summer Season: Lancome Groupie Lipstick

Lancome Groupie Color Design Lipstick ($22.00) is a deep copper-bronzed pinky-red. It's not quite a full-on red, and the copper-bronze shimmer made it feel like summer to me, even though the color was just borderline "summer." It's a rich, opaque color...

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YSL Ombre Solo Eyeshadows

YSL Ombre Solo Eyeshadows

YSL Single Eyeshadows:  Fawn, Mogador Blue, Slate Green

YSL Ombre Solo Lasting Radiance Eyeshadows ($30.00 for 0.06 oz.) are a new, recent release from YSL. Accordingt o YSL, they are to deliver "vibrant" and "pure" color for "hours." Each palette contains both a sponge-tipped and brush applicator.

These...

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The Summer Season: Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

The Summer Season: Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

The Summer Season: Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick

Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick ($52.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a beautiful shade of coral-orange with soft peach shimmer. It's a pricey indulgence, but the color is lovely on and the formula is creamy,...

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YSL Parisian Sky Eyeshadow Palette

YSL Parisian Sky Eyeshadow Palette

Weekend Quickies: YSL Parisian Sky Eyeshadow Palette

YSL's Spring Look may have offered some pretty lipsticks and glosses, but they really failed on the eyeshadow palette as far as I'm concerned. The whole thing is a sheer, chalky mess. I haven't been this disappointed in a product since Chanel's...

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The Summer Season: NYX Chloe Lipstick

The Summer Season: NYX Chloe Lipstick

The Summer Season: NYX Chloe Lipstick

NYX Chloe Lipstick ($4.00) is a darkened fuchsia-red with iridescent violet-fuchsia sheen. This is definitely a bold, bright shade with a frosty finish. I could see this shade working really well with some thick, retro liquid liner. I didn't notice any scent...

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Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shines SPF 15 (Part 2)

Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shines SPF 15 (Part 2)

Bobbi Brown Lip Shines, Part Deux

I originally reviewed Lip Shines two weeks ago, which included Nectarine, Pink Glisten, Raspberry Pink, Moonlight Rose, Berry, and Maple. I had several readers email and comment inquiring about the other six...

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The Summer Season: VS Makeup Be Mine Lipstick

The Summer Season: VS Makeup Be Mine Lipstick

VS Makeup Be mine Lipstick

The Summer Season: VS Makeup Be Mine Lipstick

VS Makeup Be Mine Perfect Lipstick ($12.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a creamy, brightened watermelon pink. It's totally opaque, and it wears well--a nice three to four hours before it starts to fade. It has a soft, glossy sheen but no...

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