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Shades of U
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Chronicles of a makeup junkie's adventures and thoughts on hues, textures, application and imagery of cosmetic products.
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MAC Prime Focus: Prep + Prime Fortified Skin Enhancer SPF 35 and Transparent Finishing Powder/Pressed Swatches and Review
08/02/11 at 08:07PM
Here are some recent offerings from MAC's Prep + Prime line. These products were roadtested backstage during Fashion Week, and I guess these garnered good feedback so MAC decided to offer them to the public. I was able to try some of the items, so ...
Tarte For True Blood Limited Edition Eye Shadow Palette Swatches and Review
08/01/11 at 03:44PM
I was so excited to see the Tarte for True Blood Limited Edition Eye Shadow palette hit the stores recently. It was inspired by, of course, the HBO series True Blood. It contains Tarte's 17 full-size eye shadows, a full-size emphasEYES Aqua-Gel Eyel...
Stila Summer and Fall 2011
08/01/11 at 11:00AM
Summer Collection: Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Give your eyes a splash of bold color or create a sultry stare with new Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - your summer beauty essential that won't wash away with the...
Winner of Sigma Bare Eye Shadow Palette Giveaway For Followers
08/01/11 at 09:13AM
Thank you to everyone who joined the Sigma Bare Palette Giveaway For Followers. Finally, we have a winner! All entries are in, and one winner was randomly chosen via Contest Machine to win one Sigma Bare Palette. (*Drumroll*) (Winner an...
Konad Nail Art: Essie Nail Polish in Sew Psyched
07/31/11 at 06:12PM
I love Essie polish in Sew Psyched. It's an unusual green in my nail polish collection, like a moss green with grey undertones. It has subtle silver shimmer that is also very attractive. I am glad Essie is more accessible now that it is available ...
The Perfect Highlights For Your Hair
07/29/11 at 11:12PM
The Perfect Highlights for Your Hair Confused about what highlights, lowlights, and all the lights in between really mean? Here's what you need to know to choose the best option for you This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color articleWhether y...
Illamasqua Magenta Muse Collection Part 4: Nail Varnish Swatches and Review
07/29/11 at 04:13PM
Here is the last installment of my Illamasqua Magenta Muse Collection series. This time, we're focusing on the nail varnishes. I have a ton of nail polishes, but like I've said in the past, Illamasqua holds a special place in my stash. Their nail var...
How to Get Your Legs Summer Skirt Ready
07/28/11 at 11:03PM
How to Get Your Legs Summer Skirt Ready Follow these 6 simple steps and your legs will be ready for show-and-tell in a week This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women articleIt's no secret that the miniskirt is making a comeback. So, whe...
Bare Escentuals Glowing Skin Collection for Combination Skin Review
07/28/11 at 04:40PM
Top: Purifying Facial Cleanser, Purely Nourishing Moisturizer Combination Skin Bottom: Healthy Radiance All-Over Face Color, Feather Light Brush Bare Escentuals not only has a vast array of mineral makeup in its arsenal, it has likewise entere...
Cindy Sherman for MAC Promo Images and Product Description
07/28/11 at 11:15AM
CINDY SHERMAN FOR M·A·C M·A·C is forever asking "Why not?" when it comes to the miracles of makeup - our medium for transformation - always exploring new ideas about the many ways we long to look and feel different for a day, a night, a lifeti

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