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Lust vs. Must: Inexpensive Suggestions For Some of Holiday’s Hottest Trends

December 7, 2010

You may be lusting over some of these pricey products to help get glam for the holidays—but use this quick list to get you through your “champagne taste on a beer budget” beauty cravings. You’ll still be able to recreate some of the hottest looks of the season by getting luxe, for less! Now you’re covered for lips, eyes, nails, and skin.

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Pretty Gifty: Too Faced Enchanted Glamourland Gift Set

December 2, 2010

I’ve spotted quite a few gold-themes for holiday so far this year; gold packaging, gold lip gloss, gold makeup bags… and that’s not a bad thing! But when you slide something whimsical and fairy-inspired in front of my face in a sea of gold—I’m going to take notice right away. Too Faced’s new Sephora-exclusive set, [...]

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Review: Christian Dior Diorskin Crystal Nude Natural Matte Skin Perfecter

December 1, 2010

Forever in a battle to tame the enlarged-pores and shiny t-zone beast that wages war with my face on a daily basis, I checked out the latest from Dior—Diorskin Crystal Nude. This shiny silver, opulent compact contains a transparent balm that you can apply either as a primer before foundation; or carry it with you [...]

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Sneak Peek: Bare Escentuals BUXOM Waterproof 3-in-1 Smoky Eye Stick

November 30, 2010

In February 2011, Bare Escentuals BUXOM will bring us the 3-in-1 Smoky Eye Stick in an array of 8 shades. You’ll currently find the BUXOM Smoky Eye Stick ($18 each) in Smokin’ Pistol (coal black) inside of the Samantha’s Smoky Eye 4-piece collection for holiday, but what fun would it be if we couldn’t take [...]

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Review & Swatches: COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Lipstick

November 27, 2010

There’s been some excitement over COVERGIRL’s new lipstick formula, Lip Perfection Lipstick is all set for release in January 2011. I had a chance to try it out a little bit early, and I’m ready to share it with you! COVERGIRL says: A collision of color and moisture has created perfection for lips. In a [...]

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Review: Revlon PhotoReady Powder

November 24, 2010

I have heard raves of how incredible Revlon PhotoReady Makeup liquid foundation is, so my curiousity was definitely piqued. Unfortunately I was in desperate need of a powder compact for my purse, so I passed up the opportunity to buy it and I picked up the PhotoReady Powder instead. Here’s what Revlon says about PhotoReady [...]

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Coming Soon: COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation & Gloss Balm

November 22, 2010

With a new lipstick formula already on the way, COVERGIRL seems to be setting out for a busy 2011. The mass-market cosmetics brand is also ready to go au naturel with yet another new introduction to their line, NatureLuxe. New COVERGIRL spokesperson, Taylor Swift, is said to be the face behind the launch which will [...]

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Pretty Gifty: LORAC Box Office Sensation Train Case Palette

November 21, 2010

I’m typically not a palette girl, for a few reasons. Usually the quality is just not there in the products, or there’s only a few I would wear out of it’s plentiful offering. I can’t justify the purchase of a palette of 120 eyeshadows, when only 12 knock me out. Anyone with me? The holidays [...]

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Review & Swatches: bareMinerals The Women of B.E. Collection

November 19, 2010

I don’t really know how I would act if I had a bareMinerals eyeshadow created in my honor, but for now I’m going to have to live vicariously through the 20 lucky ladies who were the inspiration behind the bareMinerals The Women of BE Eye Color Collection. This vanity-worthy keepsake box is packed with 20 [...]

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Top 7 Double-Duty Beauty Must-Haves of Makeup Pro Iris Moreau

November 8, 2010

It’s not every day that you get to take a look inside the kit of a professional makeup artist, so when pro Iris Moreau was offering up a few of the secrets inside of hers, you know I had to take a peek! Here, Moreau shares some of her double-duty diva faves… 1. MAC Strobe [...]