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We’ve been reading up, and we’ve learned from very reliable sources that MAC does headline Vegas faces: Cher’s make-up artist perfects her look for her signature show with nothing but MAC products.  Down the street at “Zumanity,” the veteran make-up artist uses MAX mascaras and eyeliners for total drama and …

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In honor of Urban Decay’s Tenth Anniversary, UD designers and divas packed-up ten of their most popular eye-shadows—allegedly five dynamic duos, but really just a great collection of eye “ammo”—in one awesome, very well-appointed and nicely equipped case.  All the vivid tints and hues have built-in glitters and iridescents, subtle but …

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Define and line under or over your eyeshadow in a rainbow—really, the whole visible spectrum, from Roy through G to Biv—of delectable, long-lasting colors.  Creamy, surprisingly easy to apply for color in a pencil, these little beauties have infinite possibilities. And, best of all, our health-conscious and earth-friendly girlfriends at Sephora …

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A limited edition duo, two of NARS most popular shades—Orgasm and Laguna—carefully coordinated and cleverly packaged as a set.  The combination of a pink-peachy gilt-flecked shimmer and Saltillo brown blush complements all skin tones.  And together they give the glow of a happy, satisfied afternoon and evening on your favorite Southern California beach.

The …

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A seven piece tool kit for perfectly dazzling eyes, complete with an indispensable guide book which explains, step-by-step, how to achieve world class eyes with minimal weekday effort.  Like their sister product, award-winning Bare Minerals foundation, the eye shadows and liners have no preservatives and nothing that will irritate skin and eyes; …

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We were intrigued when we read that Tickled would make our cheeks look “exactly like someone just pinched” them.  And we were genuinely amazed when we discovered that “pinched” was a little too tame for the natural blush we got: it’s more like you get when your best friend very confidentially tells you something …

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“All in one” means MD Skincare Cleanser with Toner multi-tasks four ways: it removes make-up and dirt, it deep-cleans your pores to remove excess oil, it tones your skin, and it protects your super-clean face.  As you use it, you almost can feel how it dissolves away dirt, make-up, and …

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A collection of exceptionally colorful yet wonderfully sheer powders, which bring the beauty and glam.  Easy to apply and guaranteed to go from day until night until late-night, Benefit powders come in nearly a dozen shades, all of which add natural-looking color and a hint of bronze.  The word “radiant” seems to …

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Bobbi Brown has a college degree in theater make-up, and each new addition to her product line advances the state of the art.  Always all-natural, eco-friendly, and exceptionally kind to sensitive skin, Bobbi Brown somehow magically puts a little of her love for women, diversity, and beauty into everything she makes.

The perfect complement to …

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As the name implies, Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10 nourishes, hydrates, and conditions skin while it protects delicate faces from sun, wind, and the environment.  Dior has blended natural earth minerals with his very own exclusive mineral water, creating a lusciously smooth liquid foundation that …

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Think of DiorSkin AirFlash as an easy-to-apply at-home alternative to airbrushing.  DiorSkin AirFlash, an “ultra-fluid” foundation, mists-on and evens-out skin tone and texture.  A very light spray across cheeks, nose, and forehead blends easily and leaves a featherweight matte finish that lasts all day.

The Good
The carpool moms and their sophomores enthusiastically agreed …

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According to Bobbi Brown, “Make-up is a way for a woman to look and feel like herself, only prettier and more confident.”  All Bobbi Brown products are formulated to nourish and care for skin as they beautify; and Bobbi Brown always has numbered among the industry’s product-safety and environmental leaders.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer …

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Miniature vials of go-everywhere, wear all the time super glossy Avon Glazewears in eight dramatic colors.  Yes, these little lip glosses are more for kids and teens than for all of us mature, avant garde, sophisticated and urbane duchesses of our domains; but their fun factor is totally irresistible.

The Good
These little …

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The five-piece set, adorably packaged in a gotta-have-it case, and packaged in slightly larger than trial size containers, really is the quintessential birthday gift.  Especially for Philosophy newbies, “The Birthday Girl” gift set is the perfect introduction to all the sweetest products in the Philosophy line.  In her “Birthday …

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The Benefit twins themselves describe Posietint as “The cheekiest flush you can get from a bottle.”

In 1976, they opened a little San Francisco boutique with a candy store theme, and they always have infused all of their products with strong doses of the fun factor.  Among their several quotable mottos, the Benefit Twins insist, …

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Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder puts the perfect finish on our other everyday favorite, SuperBalanced Foundation.  Stay-Matte Sheer Powder contains no oil, and it absorbs oil to preserve skin’s natural balance.  Of course, like all Clinique products, Stay-Matte Sheer Powder is allergy tested and 100% fragrance-free.  Because Stay-Matte Sheer Powder comes in …

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“Defiantly Different”: The Benefit Girls developed You Rebel as an all-in-one moisturizer, foundation, and make-up.  Enriched with antioxidants, aloe vera, and allantoin, fortified with SPF 15 moisturizes, covers, and protects.  Safe even for sensitive skin, You Rebel provides healthy moisture without leaving skin oily.  Tinted, You Rebel complements more than 90% of skin …

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Clinique Superbalanced Foundation adjusts to your complexion’s needs.  It provides moisture where skin is dry, and it absorbs oil in the trouble spots.  Because this lightweight foundation contains no oil, it glides on smoothly and effortlessly, and it leaves a perfectly natural finish.  Available in six shades from amber to “porcelain beige,” Clinique Superbalanced …

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Givenchy aficionados consider Interdit Satin Lipstick a must-have.  They describe it as “more than a lipstick,” stressing its designer signature and its bold, brilliant color.  We reluctantly agree that Interdit Satin Lipstick probably does satisfy the requirements for “high fashion accessory,” and we definitely agree it does feel delicious on our lips.  …

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Avon Glimmersticks EyeLiner quickly and easily defines eyes.  It goes on smoothly, almost effortlessly, and it stays on all day.  Retractable and self-sharpening, Glimmersticks add more color and drama than liquid liners, and they outperform “pencil” liners in every way.

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We’re not at all surprised Glimmersticks Eyeliner Leads its category in Amazon.com: it’s …

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Right on the cutting edge of this spring’s greatest make-up trend, Clinique brings us “Almost Lipstick.”  A serious contender for best among the new sheer, universally colored lip sheers, this deliciously slickery “slip of a lightweight lip color” looks different on every girl.  But every girl looks terrific when she wears Almost Lipstick.

Almost Lipstick …

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This is the good stuff.  OPI leads the league in professional-quality nail-care, and their Classics Collection absolutely dazzles.  These long lasting polishes come in every tint and hue normally visible only in rainbows, and one coat of an OPI classic does the work of three coats in any comparably priced drugstore or department store polish.  …

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A beautiful combination of tint and shine that puts just the right sheer color on your lips—light, subtle, and sheer.  Simultaneously pretty and provocative, Aqualumiere shimmers with subtle color.  Not really a “gloss” because it does not look glassy-slick, Aqualumiere makes lips look moist and fresh.

The Good
No one does color …

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You probably know Bare Escentuals from their Bare Minerals product line, widely advertised and celebrity-endorsed on television.  In truth, the television commercials do not do justice to Bare Escentuals products, because they don’t emphasize how safe, healthy, face-friendly, and “green” these products are.  Born in San Francisco boutiques, Bare Escentuals products developed …

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The commercials and product brochures claim Exact Eyelights will brighten and intensify your eyes to four-times their “normal” shade and brightness—as compared with no mascara at all (your mileage may vary).  Exact Eyelights contain light-reflecting metallic and subtle color, so that your eyes reflect the …

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CoverGirl recently has expanded and diversified its line of mascaras, offering a wider array of looks and styles at genuinely blah-friendly prices.  Exact Eyelights play-up color and radiance.  Lash Blast seriously pumps-up the volume, lengthening, thickening, separating, and defining even the teeniest-tiniest lashes.  We’re tempted to say Lash Blast works “from the inside …

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Maintaining the Bare Escentuals commitment to purity and quality, iQuad eyeshadows come in a wonderfully coordinated palette that goes from innocent to dangerously decadent in just a few brush strokes.  But the ingenious package really stands out as the true stroke of genius.

Each …

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Part of its initiative to expand and diversify its product lines to give us more choices for drastically different looks, TruShine adds to the family of “Tru” products.  The promos tell us that, now; we color our lips instead of covering them.  Any fan of really-red lipstick will understand the difference: instead of a …

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Among the pro-quality “luxury” brands, Bobbi Brown remains a constant contender for the title “Very Very Best,” because all the products show Bobbi’s consummate respect for skin-care, her dedication to all-natural ingredients, and her fine sense of style.  Bobbi Brown takes the “professional quality” thing seriously: With just a …

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Bobbi Brown Lip Tint, an ultra-sheer, shimmering tint, nourishes and protects lips; sunscreen and plant oils make it the genuinely healthy alternative to its many competitors.  Good alone, Bobbi Brown Lip Tint easily glides over lip color and lip liner, adding extra sparkle and shimmer.  Scented with peppermint and packaged in …

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Mineral-infused, naturally, and loaded with anti-oxidant vitamins A and E, Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Polish “plumps” your lips, putting on the pretty pout and making them feel all tingly.  Most girls like the feel of the lip “polish” on their lips, saying it feels nice and “slickery,” …

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Specifically designed for applying Bare Escentuals Multi-Tasking Bisque, a relatively thick and nutrient-rich concealer, this brush has some engineering behind it: it holds just enough concealer for full coverage without glops and globs and also without the blips and blobs that come with reloading.  Perfectly shaped—rounded end and thin—it fits the …

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Restructures and nourishes lashes, reinforcing them and helping them hold mascara longer.  Beaute Lash Enhancing Base does visibly increase lashes’ volume, length and curl, and because it contains vitamins B5 and E, it moistens and conditions lashes, too.  Chanel says they have “enriched” Beaute Lash Enhancing Base with synthetic polymers and …

CoverGirl 10-Hour Outlast All Day Liquid Makeup, Ivory #605—1.4oz pack (2 ea)

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Another of the innovative CoverGirl products expanding and diversifying their trustworthy, loyal brand, 10-Hour Outlast Liquid Makeup goes on in a two-step process—one to nourish and protect skin, the second to give it beautiful texture and color, and both …

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Blinc specializes in eye enhancement; hence the name.  It only took us a minute or so to assemble the pieces of that puzzle.  Because they specialize, they excel.  No other eye make-ups can match blinc’s quality, color, and sensitivity. All of their eye make-ups are smooth, soft, easy to apply, and very easy to …

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Available in approximately twenty timeless shades, Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick combines all-natural ingredients and sophisticated chemistry in an easy-to-apply foundation that covers and enhances flawlessly. Few foundations allow application “just where you need it”; because Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick blends naturally, a girl does not have …

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These lipsticks soften, smooth, and nourish your lips while they look absolutely gorgeous. Made with organic oils, the beautiful tones glide on easily and last for hours. Ecco Bella offers six seductive colors that actually live-up to their names–Peach Frost, Café Au Lait, Peach Rose, …

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C’mon, admit it: Your very best make-up applicator is the tip of your little finger, maybe that sponge-end eye-shadow dealie that came in the package. Good make-up brushes seem like such an extravagance! Get over it. As the women at EcoTools tell us, “You …

Once in a while, in the sea of similar looking products, a product stands apart, turning all eyes towards it due to the sheer quality and uniqueness that reside with in it. The YSL foundation is no ordinary product, it comes from the house of YSL, a …

With new make up products being launched in the market on a daily basis, the make up companies adopt gimmicks and market strategies to make their creations noticeable amongst the sea of similar looking products. Since most lipsticks are being advertised as wonder products containing everything healthy, …

If you like natural looking eyelashes without a hint of drama then this mascara does the job perfectly. Inexpensively priced, the product is extremely affordable and since it offers a two in one deal is definitely worth a try. The fist …

Though Lancome is well known for its high definition and classy products, this time it’s the packaging that will take your breath away. The Juicy Rogue lipstick housed in a sexy, thin silver tube with gold accents looks so stylish that you will love to retouch your …

What’s black, runny and costs the earth? Most mascaras in your drawer of course! If you have spend a fortune and a lifetime looking for that near perfect mascara then its time to switch to Lancome Definicils. Having earned rave reviews by the …

Welcome to the 21st century with tubing mascara. You have heard of mascaras that lengthen your eyelashes, some of them even thicken and add volume but tubes?? Kiss me doesn’t paint your eyelashes like other mascaras instead it wraps itself around your eyelashes forming tiny tubes that …

MAC, the name evokes images of beautifully dressed divas flaunting their elaborate makeup on the glossy covers. MAC products are classy, stylish and perfectly suited for the glitzy world of glamour and fashion. These …

Besides being one of the safest mascaras in the market, this Ecco Bella product is also different because of its colour. Somehow dark brown doesn’t look as dramatic as black and that’s the beauty of it because it can be worn during …

There is a saying that nails are the mirror of a one’s personality. Both men and women like to have well groomed and beautiful nails but lack the time to pamper them. It is difficult to work on the salon type …

Mcevoy is a well known name for the fabulous brushes they produce as well as their slim make up kits. Keeping with the adage that less is more, the company has come up with a line of eye shadows that just let out a hint of colour. …

Tarte’s plumping lip stain is a gel based lip tint that imparts a natural glow to your lips and comes with a gloss plumper to give you fuller and sexier lips. The company …

With an appealing black and pink packaging, and an ad that says “it’s like wearing a set of false lashes without the glue”, the Benefit Mascara has an instant buy appeal. Any good girl enamoured by the name would love to try the …