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Review & Swatches: Stila ‘Seeing Stars’ Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner Set

November 27, 2012

One of Stila’s best-sellers is the Smudge Stick, a sleek waterproof eyeliner pencil, known for its long-wearing abilities. For holiday 2012, Stila offers up a gift set of these famous pencils—the Seeing Stars Smudge Stick Set. Let’s take a closer look!

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Sneak Peek: Urban Decay NAKED Basics Eyeshadow Palette

November 26, 2012

Urban Decay is ready to launch the latest in their famous NAKED eyeshadow range! Meet the NAKED Basics, set for official release on 11/29 on urbandecay.com. See product details, photos, a mini review, and swatches!

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Review: Ratio Skincare Oxygenating Face Wash

November 24, 2012

Ratio is a skincare line from Dr. Andrew Ordon, and his partner, Dr. Ritu Chopra. The former of the duo you may recognize from the television show, “The Doctors”. I tried out their facial cleanser, and here’s what I thought…

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Review & Swatches: Shades from the Laura Mercier ‘Art Deco Muse’ Collection for Holiday 2012

November 21, 2012

I haven’t had any Laura Mercier fun since June, back when I posted a few pieces from the fall Cinema Noir collection. That was SO long ago! Far too long to be without the lovely LM, so here are a few key pieces from the holiday collection for 2012…

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Review & Swatches: CARGO Lip Gloss Quads in ‘Argentina’ & ‘Oceania’

November 19, 2012

Where has CARGO been? While distribution of the brand in recent years has been doing somewhat of a shuffle—the good news is, the integrity of the products themselves hasn’t been compromised.

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Give Good Face: 6 Products For Total Complexion Perfection!

November 16, 2012

Explore 6 of my must-haves for a great complexion!
Votre Vu’s Love Me Deux, the new Blotting Powder from Cover FX, Jane Iredale’s Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener, Jouer’s Matte Moisture Tint, and Urban Decay’s Naked Skin Foundation with the Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush.

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Review & Swatches: L’Oréal Paris Project Runway “Electric Fantasie” Collection Colour Riche Nail Colors

November 16, 2012

Take a close look at the swatches for nail color shades from L’Oréal’s Project Runway “Electric Fantasie” Collection, in drugstores now! The Queen’s Ambition, The Muse’s Attitude, The Mystic’s Future, The Temptress’ Power, The Muse’s Inspiration, and The Queen’s Might.

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Review & Swatches: Too Faced Color Confections Collection

November 14, 2012

A delicious variety of day-to-night eye shadows, flushing blushes, luminous bronzers and must-have lip glosses for the sweetest selection of holiday looks possible.

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Review: Davi ‘Le Grand Cru’ Face Cream

November 13, 2012

Wouldn’t it be nice if like fine wine, our skin got better with age? When Carlo Cesare Mondavi founded his beauty line, Davi, that very well may be what he had in mind.

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Currently Loving: Champneys Spa Indulgence Oriental Opulence Collection

November 12, 2012

For over 90 years, Champneys has been bringing the very best in spa treatments to celebrities and royalty in the UK, and now the luxury & quality of Champneys products can be yours at home. Inspired by global rituals to relax the body and mind, you’ll find these three fragrance collections at Target:

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