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China Glaze Can't Miss Summer Colors

China Glaze Can't Miss Summer Colors

I finally received my nail polish haul from, oh, THREE WEEKS ago! (Sigh!!) I did quickie swatches (let's face it, if I waited until I had time to do clean, professional, pretty ones... you'd never see them) of everything I got, so expect to see an influx of nail polish posts this coming week :) The...

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Fall Lips: Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick Review

Fall Lips: Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick Review

Left to right: Sassy-Frass, No Competition, Flirt Alert, Wild Card

Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick ($18.00) in Sassy Frass, No Competition, Flirt Alert, and Wild Card are our picks for the fall lip. Sassy Frass is a fun shimmery pink raspberry color, while No Competition is a creamy browned-down plum...

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Benefit BADgal Plum Mascara for Warmer Eyes

Benefit BADgal Plum Mascara for Warmer Eyes

Benefit BADgal Plum Mascara ($19.00) is Benefit's latest release in colored mascara, which is a dark plum color.According to Benefit, "[i]f you wear brown mascara, this is your new brown!"

Tips and tricks: Not sure what kind-a BADgal you were born to be? We'll help you decide. If you want to warm up &...

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MAC Cosmetics Gold Fever Swatches

MAC Cosmetics Gold Fever Swatches

GOLD FEVER also launched today at Nordstrom locations. It's pretty much a launch of products that already exist in the permanent line, so I'm not doing a review, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll be happy to answer :)

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MAC Cosmetics Cremesheen Lipsticks Review and Swatches

MAC Cosmetics Cremesheen Lipsticks Review and Swatches

OVERALL, Cremesheens offer a good range of shades and hues, but definitely don't offer replacements for all the amplified cremes being discontinued. The texture is smooth, but they're not overly creamy or pigmented. Of course, some are more intense than others, so your mileage may vary depending...

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MAC Cosmetics Suite Array Review and Swatches for Eyeshadow Suites & Pearlglide Eyeliners

MAC Cosmetics Suite Array Review and Swatches for Eyeshadow Suites & Pearlglide Eyeliners

OVERALL, the eyeshadow suites were disappointing because too many of them had chalky textures, which I just know won't work out well for me. I picked up two, one because I liked it a lot (Team Violets), and the other because the colors...

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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick is Phenomenal!

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick ($34.00) comes in a variety of eighteen shades. They range from pale to bright, beige to berry. The formula is described as "light and covering, the cream texture becomes fluid on contact with the lips, for a delightful feeling and...

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Get the Dark Lip: Julie Hewett Film Noir Sheer Lipstick

Get the Dark Lip: Julie Hewett Film Noir Sheer Lipstick

Julie Hewett Film Noir Sheer Lipstick ($22.50) is one way to take the dark lip trend for fall into a subtler, day time/work appropriate lip. Film Noir might look bold in the sleek, classy gold tube, but on the lips its a sheer touch of reddish berry -- very, very subtle. Perfect for someone looking...

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Chanel Exceptionnel IS Exceptionally Dramatic

Chanel Exceptionnel IS Exceptionally Dramatic

Chanel Exceptionnel Mascara ($28.00) recently debuted as part of their winter launch (Smoky Eyes).

Let me first say that it is important to master the correct application technique. Chanel has set-up a special website devoted to their newest mascara, which I did find helpful. But to summarize, you...

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