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Illamasqua Chased Blush

Illamasqua Chased Blush

Cool, Pink Cheeks with Illamasqua Chased Blush

Illamasqua Chased Blush ($23.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a matte, blue-based medium pink. I know Sephora describes this as a lilac pink, but I don't know if that's very accurate. Its not so much lilac as it is just a very cool-toned pink. Personally, I found...

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The Spring Season: Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss

The Spring Season: Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss

The Spring Season: Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss

Le Metier de Beaute Apricot Creme Lip Gloss ($36.00) is a peachy-nude cream gloss with just a touch of golden shimmer laced through it. It is, primarily, a cream finish gloss, though, so it can settle into lip lines. I find that it's...

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The Spring Season: Chanel Exquise Lipstick

The Spring Season: Chanel Exquise Lipstick

Chanel Exquise Rouge Allure Lipstick

The Spring Season: Chanel Exquise Lipstick

Chanel Exquise Lipstick ($30.00) is a beautiful yellow-based, warmed-up pink with golden shimmer. It's a semi-opaque lipstick that gives decent coverage, but more pigmented lips may find it isn't full coverage enough to...

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American Apparel: Nail Lacquers - (Part 2)

American Apparel: Nail Lacquers - (Part 2)

American Apparel:  Nail Lacquer, Part 2

Make sure you check out part 1 for my full review + details on the AA packaging voluntary recall.

Again, the nail lacquer is free of DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde. Each bottle retails for $6...

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American Apparel: Nail Lacquers -- (Part 1)

American Apparel: Nail Lacquers -- (Part 1)

American Apparel:  Nail Lacquers, Part 1

American Apparel launched eighteen shades of cream nail lacquers. I'll be showing you fourteen of the eighteen shades (all but Dynasty, Hunter, Mount Royal, and Passport Blue) spread over two posts...

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Chanel In Love Blush

Chanel In Love Blush

The First Blush of Spring:  Chanel In Love Blush

Chanel In Love Blush ($42.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a dirty coral-peach with soft, golden shimmer. It can be applied softly or built up in intensity for a bolder cheek.  I've found Chanel blushes to be extremely smooth and silky and have a tendency to...

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The Spring Season: Benefit Jing-a-ling Lipstick

The Spring Season: Benefit Jing-a-ling Lipstick

The Spring Season: Benefit Jing-a-ling Lipstick

Benefit Jing-a-Ling Lipstick ($18.00) is a creamy, mostly neutral pink with golden shimmer. Depending on what I wear it with, I've found it can look more blue-pink or yellow-pink. It looks semi-opaque when applied to my lips, but it does noticeably...

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Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmerbrick

Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmerbrick

Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals:   Nectar Shimmerbrick

Bobbi Brown Nectar Shimmerbrick ($38.00 for 0.4 oz.) is new for spring--part of the Cabana Corals Collection--and is a coral lover's dream. If you love Shimmerbricks and have an affinity for corals and bronzed golds, I think this just may be a new...

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Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (Blackest Black, Plum)

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (Blackest Black, Plum)

Affordable Gel Eyeliner from Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner ($9.99) is a gel eyeliner that comes in a glass pot with a screw-on lid. Lasting Drama is currently available in four shades: Black, Brown, Grey, and Plum. I've only tried...

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