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First Look: BUXOM Divine Goddess Luminizer in ‘Venus’

December 18, 2012

This is super preliminary info since I just received this new product from the Bare Escentuals BUXOM line, but it sure is pretty! Check out the new BUXOM Divine Goddess Luminizer in ‘Venus’ for face & body. It launches on December 26th!

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Review & Swatches: Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez Collection for 2013

December 15, 2012

Review & swatches of all 14 shades of nail lacquer from the Selena Gomez collection from Nicole by OPI. Launches in January 2013!

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Review & Swatches: essie ‘Leading Lady’ Collection for Winter 2012

December 10, 2012

This winter, noble blues, royal reds, and high-carat sparkling multi-dimensional glitters reign supreme!

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Review & Swatches: tarte Statement Lips 5-piece LipSurgence Collector’s Set

December 6, 2012

As part of tarte’s ‘Baby it’s Bold Outside’ collection, this is the Statement Lips LipSurgence Collector’s Set! Five lip colors for natural beauties.

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Quickie Review & Swatches: Hard Candy Top Ten Eyeshadow Collection in ‘Green With Envy’

December 4, 2012

A new eyeshadow collection from Hard Candy, with the perfect combination of ten shades to create your favorite look!

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Review & Swatches: essie RepStyle Collection

December 4, 2012

Introducing RepStyle, essie’s first-ever magnetic collection that creates a snakeskin effect on your nails!

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Review & Swatches: L’Oréal Paris Limited-Edition ‘Diamonds’ Collection

December 3, 2012

With the holidays just a few weeks away, check out this festive new limited-edition offering from L’Oréal Paris, the Diamonds Collection.

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Review & Swatches: MAC Cosmetics ‘Taste Temptation’ Collection

November 30, 2012

Coming soon from MAC, you’ll find the Taste Temptation Collection available online on December 6th, and in-stores on December 13th. It’s a pretty purple-centric collection, and a little on the smaller side—comprised of three Mattene Lipsticks, two Nail Lacquers, three Lipglass shades, an eyeshadow quad, two Fluidline colors, and two blushes. I’ve got a few [...]

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Review: Sally Hansen Salon Insta-Gel Strips Gel Manicure Starter Kit

November 28, 2012

Gel nail manicures are gaining in popularity, due to their instantly dry, long-wearing high-gloss finish. Here, I check out the latest from Sally Hansen, the Salon Insta-Gel Strips Starter Kit to see if I can get a salon result at home. (sponsored)

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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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