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MAC Baby Blooms Collection - Swatches

MAC Baby Blooms Collection - Swatches

MAC Cosmetics Baby Blooms Collection - Swatches

Like Love That Look, Baby Blooms was also launched today--a week prior to the scheduled date--and it consists of a new foundation, Studio Moisture Tint, which is more aptly called a tinted moisturizer than a...

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MAC Love That Look Collection - Swatches

MAC Love That Look Collection - Swatches

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MAC Cosmetics Love That Look Collection - Swatches

Lo and behold, MAC has launched Love That Look and Baby Blooms a week early. I didn't check to see if my Nordstrom's MAC counter had it out, but I know my freestanding MAC store had it. The...

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Too Faced Naturally Naughty Collection for Fall 2009

Too Faced Naturally Naughty Collection for Fall 2009

Too Faced Naturally Naughty Collection for Fall 2009

Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection ($34.00)

  • Heaven (matte ivory), Velvet Revolver (matte taupe), Sexspresso (matte deep brown), Silk Teddy (peach champagne shimmer), Push-Up (light bronze shimmer), Erotica (soft charcoal shimmer), Nude Beach...

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Stila Kitten Smudge Pot, Black Cat Smudge Pot, Kitten Lip Glaze for Fall 2009 Review, Swatches, Photos

Stila Kitten Smudge Pot, Black Cat Smudge Pot, Kitten Lip Glaze for Fall 2009 Review, Swatches, Photos

Stila's Fall Collection also included the launch of Kitten Smudge Pot, Black Cat Smudge Pot, and Kitten Lip Glaze. I have to tell you that I am absolutely in love with Black Cat. The swatches don't even do it justice, just because the way the shimmer/glitter catches the light is...

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Stila's Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss For Ultra-Pigmented Glossy Lips

Stila's Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss For Ultra-Pigmented Glossy Lips

Stila's Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss ($22.00 each) is new for fall, and they are simply amazing. Six shades of patent-leather, ultra-glossy opaque lipgloss? I'm so there. I've only tried three of the six, and they're all stunning. The gloss is fairly thick, but I didn't experience any tackiness...

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Korres on Sale @ HauteLook!

Korres on Sale @ HauteLook!

HauteLook is having a KORRES sale!

The sale is going on now at HauteLook! :)   I'm deeply, deeply excited to try more Korres' products.   I loved their silicon-free primer, and I found holy-grail material in their tinted moisturizer.  As soon as I saw Korres was going up on HauteLook, I started...

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Look - Make Up For Ever: Orange, Pink, and Purple

Look - Make Up For Ever: Orange, Pink, and Purple

Just a quick look I put together the other night! :)

You will need the following...

  • Eyes: MAC Soft Ochre paint pot (nude base), MAC Melon pigment (peachy-pink), Make Up For Ever #5 Eyeshadow (matte orange), Make Up For Ever #75 Eyeshadow (matte hot pink), Make Up For Ever #92 Eyeshadow (matte purple),...

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La Prairie's Plumage de Nuit Collection Les Doves Eye Colour Ensemble & Maribou Glace Cellular Lip Colour Effects

La Prairie's Plumage de Nuit Collection Les Doves Eye Colour Ensemble & Maribou Glace Cellular Lip Colour Effects

La Prairie's Plumage de Nuit Collection is a sophisticated fall launch that contains two eyeshadow quads, three lipsticks, two lipglosses, two blushes, and a face powder. This is my first experience with La Prairie, as their makeup line is not currently carried my Nordstrom.

The two products I tried...

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Temptalia Asks You - Do you use loose color?

Temptalia Asks You - Do you use loose color?

Do you use loose color? (Like MAC pigments, mineral eyeshadows, etc.) Why/why not? How do you use it?

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I do -- mostly MAC pigments and products like it. I always use them with water-based mixing medium, though!

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Illamasqua Available at Sephora.com Now!

Illamasqua Available at Sephora.com Now!

Illamasqua is now available at Sephora.com.

Start buying! Looks like *most* of Illamasqua products are now available for actual purchasing. There are still a few marked with "Coming soon!" and I imagine progress will continue to happen through tonight/tomorrow morning. Happy hauling, everyone! Be...

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NARS Cosmetics Lolita Collection for Fall 2009 -

NARS Cosmetics Lolita Collection for Fall 2009 -

NARS' Fall 2009 Collection is a small launch of three eyeshadow duos, one eyeshadow single, one lipstick, and one nail polish. I was not alone in my excitement for this launch, but I'm afraid for me, the launch was incredibly disappointing. I was particularly excited for...

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Laura Geller Fall 2009 Collection

Laura Geller Fall 2009 Collection

Laura Geller Fall 2009 Collection

Femme Fatale Baked Smoky Eyeshadow Trio ($38.00)

Each shimmery shade in this compact trio glides on effortlessly, blends easily, stays put, and looks fresh for hours. Each shade was specifically chosen to complement the others in creating a smoldering eye look: Black...

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Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection Swatches & Review

Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection Swatches & Review

Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection is a large collection filled with a variety of products. In my eyes, it's almost three distinct collections. Each collection features an eyeshadow palette and then colors...

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Guerlain Russian Beauty Collection for Fall 2009

Guerlain Russian Beauty Collection for Fall 2009

Guerlain Slavic Beauty/Russian Beauty Collection for Fall 2009

As Guerlain’s muse, Natalia Vodianova inspired Creative Director, Olivier Échaudemaison to conceive a warm, bohemian-inspired colour collection for the Fall. Olivier calls Natalia “an icon of colour that brings energy and cheer when...

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Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection - Indigo Paris Le Vernis, La Rose Liberte

Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection - Indigo Paris Le Vernis, La Rose Liberte

Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection continues to impress with two more items that deserve their own post.

Indigo Paris Le Vernis ($18.00) is just one of those shades of lacquer that instantly captures your attention, and there's really no denying how stunning the color is. ...

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Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection - Indigo Charm Eyeshadow Palette, Indigo Charm Ink Artliner Review, Swatches, Photos

Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection - Indigo Charm Eyeshadow Palette, Indigo Charm Ink Artliner Review, Swatches, Photos

Lancome's Declaring Indigo Collection is an inspired collection amongst the fall launches, but it is (clearly, my opinion only!) the best Lancome collection to-date. It is stunning. It's wearable, but there are pops of bold, indigo-blue weaved throughout the launch to...

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Guerlain KissKiss Baby for Fall 2009

Guerlain KissKiss Baby for Fall 2009

Guerlain KissKiss Baby for Fall 2009

KissKiss Baby Nourishing Lip Balm – Delicate Nudes SPF 10

The newest member of Guerlain’s Kiss Kiss family offers the highest level of nourishing and pampering effects – just like its name suggests. Kiss Kiss Baby treats your lips with delicate and effective...

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Make Up For Ever: Glossy Full Couleur (#6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Make Up For Ever: Glossy Full Couleur (#6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Yesterday, I showed you swatches of five of Make Up For Ever's Glossy Full Couleur Lip Glosses, and today I have the other five. Again, they have a minty flavor/scent, retail for $19.00 each, and contain 0.33 oz. of product.

  • #6 is a sheer, glossy medium pink. ...

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Trish McEvoy Simplicity Collection for Fall 2009

Trish McEvoy Simplicity Collection for Fall 2009

Trish McEvoy Simplicity Collection for Fall 2009

"My palm-sized Portable Beauty™ Simplicity Collection features an ultra-versatile face palette and mistake-proof brushes to meet all your touch-up needs on-the-go."

Little Black Card: Simplicity Palette ($58.00)

The essential pocket-sized beauty...

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Le Metier de Beaute Fall 2009 Collection

Le Metier de Beaute Fall 2009 Collection

Le Metier de Beaute Fall 2009 Collection

Radiance Powder Rouge ($30.00)

  • Fresh

Bronzer ($55.00)

  • Sun Kissed

Eye Brightening/Setting Powder ($36.00)

  • Refresh

True Color Eyeshadow ($30.00)

  • Crushed Ice
  • Innocence

Precision Liquid Liner ($42.00)

  • Noir
  • Bleu

Eyeliner Pencil ($36.00)

  • Tamarack

Anamorphic Lash Mascara ($34.00)

  • ...

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