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Chanel Avant Premiere Nail Polish-Starlet, Cinema and Paparazzi Review and Swatches

While in New York City last weekend, I found that the Chanel Avant Premiere collection had just arrived at Barneys New York. This includes three new Le Vernis Nail Colors–Paparazzi, Starlet and...

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Dior Paradise Duo Blush and Bronzer Duos: Pink Glow #1 and Coral Glow #2

Dior does bronzers so well. This summer’s release include two blush/bronzer duos–the Dior Nude Tan Paradise Blush & Bronzer Duos in Pink Glow #1 and Coral Glow #2 ($56 each) They’re both beautiful....

May 16, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Diorskin Nude Tan BB Creme Review and Swatches

For Summer 2013, Dior has released a new BB Creme, Diorskin Nude Tan BB Creme ($44/1.0 oz). This product is intended to enhance and prolong an existing tan, as well as to add hydration by adding...

May 15, 2013 Like 9 people like this

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Some Thoughts About Shiseido Urban Environment Tinted Sun Protector SPF 43

As much as I love a new color palette or bronzer, at the beginning of every day I also think about protecting my skin. Lately I’ve been considering summer options for base makeup. I live in...

May 9, 2013 Like 13 people like this

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Nars Hearts New York Set: Review

Just as I’m heading to New York City for a short trip, this incredible NARS Hearts New York City set ($65) arrived on my doorstep. Start spreading the news, Cafe Makeup loves this set. As much as...

May 7, 2013 Like 18 people like this

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Nars Pierre Hardy: Boys Don’t Cry and Rotonde Blushes

Nars has engaged in an artist collaboration with Pierre Hardy, the French designer who has designed for Hermès and is known for his gorgeous shoes. Some of his designs are very geometric, a theme...

May 6, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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New Armani Fluid Sheers: Nos. 8, 9, and 12

We’ve been playing with the re-formulated Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheers ($59 each) in three shades: Number 8, a sheer pearly pink Number 9, a vibrant complex raspberry red Number 12, a deep...

May 4, 2013 Like 18 people like this

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Diorskin Nude BB Cream: My Thoughts

Over the past several weeks, Dior has released the Diorskin Nude BB Creme ($44/1 oz.). I bought the Diorskin Nude with some hesitancy, because I really love Diorsnow UV Shield BB Creme. I really...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 15 people like this

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Perricone MD Acyl-Glutathione Deep Crease Serum Review

One new release in the skincare world is Perricone MD’s Acyl-Glutathione Deep Crease Serum ($155/ 1 oz.). This is a multi-tasking anti-aging treatment. One of its best features if the ability to...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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MAC PRO Nudes & Metallics: The Metallics Reviewed and Swatched

MAC is just releasing a Pro-only collection called Nudes & Metallics, which consists of coordinating eyeshadows and lipsticks. Essentially, the Nudes collection includes four light-to-dark shades...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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MAC PRO Nudes & Metallics: The Nudes Swatched and Reviewed

MAC is just releasing a Pro-only collection called Nudes & Metallics, which consists of coordinating eyeshadows and lipsticks. Essentially, the Nudes collection includes four light-to-dark shades...

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Guerlain Terracotta Four Seasons Bronzers: Nude, Natural Blondes and Medium Blondes

Lately I’ve been testing three of Guerlain’s Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzers in Nude 00, Naturel Blondes 02, and Moyen Blondes #04 ($75 each/ 0.35 oz.). These were part of a recent comprehensive...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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Giorgio Armani Summer 2013 Face & Eye Palette Swatches and Review

Giorgio Armani Summer 2013 Face & Eye Palette ($88), also called the Armani Bronze All-Over Palette, is built for luxury travel. This small, sturdy palette has a large bronzer and three beautiful...

Apr 15, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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Dior Summer 2013 Summer Nails: Princess, Spring Ball, Delice, Diablotine Review

Dior’s new Summer 2013 nail polish collection is phenomenal. Dior has included four shades: Dior Princess, Spring Ball, Delice and Diablotine ($24 each). The colors have a stunning shimmer fleck, a...

Apr 7, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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Dries van Noten par Frederic Malle Fragrance Review

Frederic Malle has recently released Dries van Noten par Frederic Malle ($185/50 ml.), the first of three in a series of “olfactory portraits of extraordinary individuals.” As the description goes,...

Apr 7, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Shimmer Palette in Mystery

I succumbed to buying another Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Shimmer Palette in Mystery ($59/ #11). Having had such success with the Armani Eyes to Kill Shimmer in the peachy shimmery Mirage, I wanted...

Apr 6, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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Guerlain Terracotta Jambes de Gazelle Cooling Bronze Mist

This summer brings Guerlain’s Terracotta Jambes de Gazelle Cooling Bronze Mist ($59/ 3.38 oz/ 100 ml). This is a light, temporary tanner meant for the face and body. It has a spray top so that the...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 7 people like this

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Guerlain Sun Scrub Review

Guerlain Sun Scrub ($65/5.1 oz.) has just been released for Summer 2013. This cleanser is unusual, with a niche appeal, yet fits a market need so well that it’s worth a look. This scrub has very...

Mar 30, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Nars Satin Lip Pencil Finale

Despite some delay because life got in the way, we were pleased to be able to present the entire line of Nars Satin Lip Pencils. Like many Nars releases, this includes some highly usable, yet...

Mar 29, 2013 Like 22 people like this

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