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Illamasqua Katie Blush

Illamasqua Katie Blush

The First Blush of Spring:  Illamasqua Katie Blush

Illamasqua Katie Blush ($23.00) is an ultra pale pastel pink with a matte finish. It has good color pay off, but it is extremely light in color. I don't think it's quite as pigmented as several of the other shade variastions I've tried in their...

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The Spring Season: Guerlain Barbara Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Barbara Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick

Guerlain Barbara Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Barbara Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick

Guerlain Barbara (B02) Rouge G Le Brillant Lipstick ($46.00) is a browned down nude with a glossy sheen and subtle shimmer. Rouge G de Guerlain Le Brilliant Lipstick is a new kind of...

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The Spring Season: Benefit Candy Store Lipstick

The Spring Season: Benefit Candy Store Lipstick

The Spring Season: Benefit Candy Store Lipstick

Benefit Candy Store Lipstick ($18.00) is a semi-sheer medium pink with golden shimmer and a glossy sheen. On my lips, it really deepens and emphasizes the natural rosy-pink of my lip color while adding golden shimmer and a reflective, glossy sheen. ...

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Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush

Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush

The First Blush of Spring:  Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush

Smashbox Paradise Blush Rush ($24.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a lightly golden shimmered peach with just a smidgen of pink in it. It's more like an orange-coral, perhaps, but the pink really is downplayed. Paradise isn't the most unique shade, but...

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NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer

NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer

Stunning Spring Nails with  NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer

NARS Purple Rain Nail Lacquer ($16.00) is a deep jewel-toned purple with red undertones shimmered with flecks of violet and wine red shimmer. It looks kind of like a dark grape purple when there's no real light, but I like that it doesn't...

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The Spring Season: Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

The Spring Season: Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick

Guerlain Beige Mousseline Kiss Kiss Strass Lipstick ($31.00) is a new-for-spring shade of nude beige with golden peach sparkle. The press sheet for Kiss Kiss Strass reads like a...

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MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 2)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 2)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

And I bring you part two... and the LAST of all of Spring Colour Forecast reviews.  Now, I'm going to go pass out.  Or something!

Spring Colour 2 Forecast --...

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MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 1)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks (Part 1)

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

If you thought there were a lot of lipglasses in this launch, prepare yourself... NOW! There are more lipsticks! Parts one and two have four each; parts three and four...

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MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Colour 4 Eyeshadow Quad Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Colour 4 is decidedly for those who enjoy their golds and warm-toned browns. So, you know this is my favorite, personally. I love all four...

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MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Colour 3 Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Colour 3 Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Spring Colour Forecast: Colour 3 Eyeshadow Quad Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Parts 3 and 4 each have an eyeshadow quad, complete in the brand spankin' new eyeshadow quad packaging. I have to say that I don't love the new packaging -- it's glossy, so it holds fingerprints...

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