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Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush

First Blush of Spring:  Illamasqua Lover Blush

Illamasqua Lover Blush ($23.00) is one of the better blush shades I've tried from Illamasqua since its stateside launch. Lover is an orange-apricot color with a matte finish, but it's matte without being chalky or powdery (which can sometimes be the...

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Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner

Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in #4L

Make Up For Ever #4L Aqua Eyes Liner ($17.00) is a reddened plum with subtle red shimmer. I like Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes a lot--it's budge-proof, smudge-proof, water-resistant, and it just really hangs on all day long. There are also many shades to choose...

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Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance:

Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance:

Lancome L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance: Review, Photos, Swatches

This Spring, Lancome released eight shades of their newest lipgloss, L'Absolu Creme de Brilliance ($29.00 each). According...

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China Glaze Poolside Collection:

China Glaze Poolside Collection:

China Glaze Poolside Collection: Review, Photos, Swatches

Poolside is a summer collection that includes six shades of neon lacquer. As with most neons, application isn't the easiest, but China Glaze...

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The Spring Season: Napoleon Perdis Havana Lipstick

The Spring Season: Napoleon Perdis Havana Lipstick

Napoleon Perdis Havana Lipstick

The Spring Season: NP Set Havana Lipstick

NP Set Havana Lipstick ($15.00) is a soft, creamy medium pink with a subtle pink shimmer. This is an easy-to-wear shade for just about any skin tone, because it's not too yellow or blue-based--very much neutral. It has a very...

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Sugarpill Cosmetics: ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics: ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics:  ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics released eleven shades of Chroma Lust loose eyeshadows ($12.00 for 0.18 oz.). These loose eyeshadows are ultra finely milled with rich color pay off that apply smoothly. Many of these eyeshadows are also vegan (check their website...

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Sugarpill Cosmetics: Pressed Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics: Pressed Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics:  Pressed Eyeshadow

Sugarpill Cosmetics also released nine shades of pressed eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.14 oz.)--though you can find them all within pre-made eyeshadow quads as well. You can find a review of Flamepoint, Buttercupcake, Love+, and Poison Plum here. The other five shades...

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Sugarpill Cosmetics: Burning Heart Eyeshadow Quad

Sugarpill Cosmetics: Burning Heart Eyeshadow Quad

Sugarpill Cosmetics:  Burning Heart Eyeshadow Quad

Sugarpill Cosmetics recently debuted, and Amy (aka Shrinkle), the creator and founder, reached out to Temptalia to see if I'd be interested in checking it out. I've known of Shrinkle forever, mostly through friends who've bought from her via eBay, so...

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The Spring Season: Guerlain Forever Beige Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Forever Beige Lipstick

Guerlain Forever Beige Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Forever Beige Lipstick

Guerlain Forever Beige (#558) KissKiss Lipstick ($30.00) is a bronzy brown nude with copper flecks. I don't think the name fits the shade, just because this isn't what I think of when I hear the word "beige." It's an...

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Lancome Chris & Tell Lipstick

Lancome Chris & Tell Lipstick

Lancome Chris & Tell Lipstick

Lancome Chris & Tell Lipstick

Have you managed to get your hands on this year's coveted Lancome designer lipstick? First it was Proenza Pink, and this year, it's Chris & Tell. Chris & Tell was designed by Chris Benz and comes on the luxuriating L'Absolu Rouge formula. ...

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