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Poetic License — Givenchy Fall 2009 “Les Poetiques” Collection

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There’s something about autumn that appeals to the romantic in us all — perhaps it’s the chilly temperatures that make us want to seek warmth in an embrace, the magnificent beauty of a cape of snow covering stretches of land, or the images of epic love stories like Anna Karenina that cement themselves in our collective minds.

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In the Public Eye — Bare Escentuals Buxom Lashliner and Lashliner Brush

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When you first open the round pot containing Bare Escentuals’ Buxom Lashliner, you won’t expect anything extraordinary — sure, BE has an excellent track record in terms of its beauty releases but, at first glance, the product will just look like another run-of-the-mill gel eyeliner.

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Lasting Power — Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lipstick and Lip Pencil

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My mom has a very peculiar problem with lipstick: whenever she takes a sip out of a glass (be it a wine glass, a regular plastic cup, a tumbler or a champagne flute), she manages to get a blotch of color right at the midway point between her chin and her bottom lip.

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Kiss From A Rose — Pixi Rose Lip Treat

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Vitamin E enriches the new Pixi Rose Lip Treat lip balms, moisturizing lips and helping to protect them from free radical damage.

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Welcome, Matte!: bareMinerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation

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When it comes to powder foundations, I really don’t look any further than Bare Escentuals.

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Agua Viva: Koh Gen Do’s Cleansing Spa Water

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You might remember how, a few months ago, I celebrated the genius of Koh Gen Do’s Maifanshi Moisture Foundation.

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Face Forward With Givenchy’s Mist Me Gently

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Think about how much water you drink when the temperature rises and you find yourself treading through the thick summer haze.

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Protect Ya Neck (And Save Your Face) With These Sunscreens

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In addition to giving you that not-at-all-fab lobster look, a day in the sun without sunscreen lotion can contribute to premature aging (from wrinkling to discoloration) and skin cancer.

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Lip Patrol: ChapStick True Shimmer

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The most flattering lip gloss shade in the world won’t be worth a penny if you apply it on a dry, flaky pout.

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