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Benefit High Flyin’ Glosses Holiday 2012 Review, Swatches, Photos

Benefit High Flyin Glosses

The new Benefit High Flyin’ Gloss Set for Holiday 2012 is my new bestest friend ever. I absolutely adore the new Benefit Ultra Glosses so I am every so delighted to bring you this Holiday set that includes every single shade of Ultra Gloss.

Brilliant right?

You need it!

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Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipsticks

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick ($28) is a newly launched liquid lipstick from the brand for Fall 2012. Hourglass created these with a matte super pigmented finish and a 14 hour contentious wear without being drying or flaking.

They had me at the non drying, flaking part because I tend to do rather poorly with matte lipstick. I’ve run across a few matte formulas I enjoy using but if I’m honest I’m always reaching for the clear gloss to wear them with.

Let’s take a look at Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick.

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Diorskin Matte and Luminous Hydrating Loose Powder in #431 Gold Dust Review & Swatches

Diorskin Matte and Luminous Hydrating Loose Powder

Diorskin Matte and Luminous Hydrating Loose Powder ($49) is available in a new limited edition shade for Holiday 2012 which is Gold Dust. The powder is already available in three shade selections and Gold Dust will be available for a limited time, I actually already purchased and own this powder in Transparent Light.

I was quite delighted they released a new shade and was even more delighted when I realized how wearable Gold Dust is. Because hey, gold and dust, well you think major shimmer. But turns out Gold Dust was a welcome replacement for my nearly finished Transparent Light.

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Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint Spirited Review, Swatches, Photos

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Now that Fall is here I’m busy hauling out all my peaches, oranges, and corals (not that they were stored away to begin with as I made proper use out of them this Summer). Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint in Spirited was released this Summer during the mad orange trend we seen during the warmer months.

But don’t let the bright orange shade fool you, it’s just as perfect for Autumn as it was for Summer.

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Dior Diorific Long Wearing True Color Lipstick Review & Swatches

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Dior has released four limited edition shades of Long-Wearing True Color Lipstick with their new Grand Bali Collection for Holiday 2012. At a glance I thought the lipsticks were available in a limited edition packaging but actually they are the same dumbbell shape of the original Diorific Lipsticks but the entire tube is gold versus the original blue and gold design.

These are elegant lipsticks with a high quality formula that contains an intense color pay off. The price reflects that at $36 per lipstick.

Let’s take a look!

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Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow Brush Review

Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Shadow Brush

Maybelline has launched a Color Tattoo Eyeshadow Brush ($2.99) with their new limited edition shades of their Fall 2012 Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadows.

Since the brush is in an LE display I think it’s a safe assumption to say it might be limited edition as well. Although I do think they should reconsider and make it permanent.

I used it a few times and didn’t like it but its slowly grown on me. At this point, I ended up purchasing a back up since I liked the original so much and for three bucks it’s a deal and a half.

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L’Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner Review, Swatches, Photos

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L’Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner ($7.49 at Harmons) is an absolute MUST have kids. You NEED this. Carbon Black is actually blacker than Urban Decay Perversion (and a heap cheaper too).

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Dior Rouge Dior Nude Review, Swatches, Photos

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Rouge Dior Nude Lip Blush ($32) is a newly launched six shade selection of semi-sheer finish lipsticks with a hybrid formula that acts as a tinted balm, tinted lip color, and hydrating treat for lips.

If you’re looking for a lighter lipstick that enhances the look of your lips natural lip color while adding a dash of color I’m sure you’re going to adore Rouge Dior Nude Lip Blush!

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Givenchy Eclat Matissime Fluid Foundation Airy-Light Mat Radiance Review, Swatches, Photos

Givenchy Eclat Matissime Fluid Foundation Airy Light Mat Radiance 1

Givenchy Eclat Matissime ($51) is a matte liquid foundation product that the brand launched for Fall 2012. Odd choice as I commonly associate matte foundation launches with Summer. I’m sorry I sometimes forget to acknowledge you lucky folks out there with oily skin year round. Yes, lucky…! Oily skin types actually age slower than those with drier skin so be thankful icon smile

This fluid foundation can be liken to some of my personal favorites in terms of formula such as Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation, Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup, and Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua.

Although I have dry skin I was still curious to try this out and I’m very happy I did indulge because it’s quite wonderful.

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Sleek Makeup BB Cream Sleek Makeup Be Beautiful Blemish Balm Review, Swatches, Photos

Sleek Makeup BB Cream Sleek Makeup Be Beautiful Blemish Balm

Sleek Makeup Be Beautiful Blemish Balm has launched on site and you can indulge it at 20% Off if you like, click here for the coupon code.

I’ve been messing around with it for several weeks now and although it lacks the pigmentation of an Asian BB Cream, I must say, I really like it.

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Skin Food Good Afternoon Berry Berry Tea BB Cream Review & Swatches

Skin Food Good Afternoon Berry Berry Tea BB Cream

I recently reviewed the Skin Food Good Afternoon Rose Lemon Tea BB Cream for you in a prior post which is one of several afternoon tea infused BB Cream formulas that the brand recently introduced.

I also picked up the Good Afternoon Berry Berry Tea as well which is the anti-aging formulation from the collection.

Let’s take a look!

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Bare Minerals Correcting Concealer SPF 20 Review & Swatches

Bare Minerals Correcting Concealer SPF 20

Bare Minerals Correcting Concealer ($20) is the first cream concealer from the brand. This is launched in an eight shade selection and not only has a perfectly creamy texture but also boasts a wonderful SPF 20.

It’s such a rarity that eye creams and concealers contain SPF so this is a nice, refreshing change.

Let’s take a look!

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Maybelline Gold Shimmer Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow Review & Swatches

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As you know Maybelline has introduced eight shades of limited edition Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow. Wahoo excited much?

I’ve never been a fond fan of cream eyeshadows but a few years ago I just completely fell in love with the formula. Dare I say, sometimes, I feel like I like it more than powder.

The introduction of Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow was really quite an epiphany for drugstore makeup. This is proof positive that drugstore makeup has really evolved. These are on par with MAC Paint Pots in terms of quality and what’s not to like about the $5-$7 price tag!

Today I’m taking a look at one of the new shades, Gold Shimmer, you’re going to want this one.

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Dior Addict Lipstick Wild Review & Swatches

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Dior Addict Lipstick in Wild is exactly what you want in your Fall lippie arsenal. This is one of two new limited edition shades released with the Dior Golden Jungle Fall 2012 Collection and is a color that’s not to be missed in my opinion!

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Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover Review

Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover 1

Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover is a newly launched (few months now) jelly-style makeup remover that resembles a cleansing oil.

If you’re not a big fan of cleansing oils or you’re a bit of afraid of them (you shouldn’t be they are fab), Aqua Jelly might be for you!

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