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Givenchy Makeup Spring 2012 — Poppy Reds And Perky Pastels

Though most laypersons associate 19th century artist Claudet Monet with his beautiful water lily pond paintings, the French Impressionism pioneer derived inspiration from many of nature’s wonders — in fact, while living in Argenteuil from 1873 to 1878, Monet turned his attention to the rural landscapes around his domicile, producing a series of oil canvas paintings capturing the expanses of grass covered with bright red poppy blossoms.

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Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense — Turn up the Drama

 

 

 

Gone are the days of eye pencils being used to punctuate poetic makeup sentences relying on poignant eye shadow adjectives and dynamic mascara adverbs.

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Is the Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 an A-list BB?

By now, you’ve likely heard the term “Beauty Balm” about a million times — MAC released three different BB shades as part of last summer’s Prep + Prime collection, Clinique unveiled its Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30, Estée Lauder launched its own Daywear Anti-Oxidant Beauty Benefit Creme SPF 30, and the list goes on.

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Making a Splash with Dior’s Spring 2012 Vernis Nail Lacquer in Waterlily 504

Last week, I walked into a Sephora store with the intention of killing time before a morning meeting but, as tends to happen with us beauty junkies, what started out as an innocent store visit turned into a pocket-hurtin’ experience.

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Oscar Blandi Pronto Gloss Instant Glossing Cream — A Smooth Move

For years, I had a handful of glossing and smoothing creams that received top shelf treatment: the Fekkai Smooth Hair Hydrating Hair Cream, the Arrojo Frizz Control, and the Oscar Blandi Seta Silk Polishing Cream.I first discovered the Oscar Blandi Seta Polishing Cream around 2006, on a humid day when my curly hair was acting particularly cantankerous, with frizzy strands springing up and ruining the low ponytail I had tried so arduously to make appear sleek and refined.

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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts For Friends & Lovers

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Crazy Stupid Love — More Valentine’s Day Gifts That Will Drive Ladies Mad

With Valentine’s Day inching closer and closer, we know you’re probably fretting about what to get your mom, kids, co-workers, friends, and mates — and, of course, you’re likely dropping not-so-subtle hints about what you’d like to receive from your guy (or girl) on the special day.

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Tune In Right Here For A Live Video Chat With Kiehl’s President Chris Salgardo And Consulting Dermatologist Dr. Adam Geyer

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To celebrate the release of its newest skincare release, the Dermatologist Solutions Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, a serum with a Vitamin C derivative that fights hyperpigmentation by breaking up melanin clusters, thereby diminishing their visibility while also protecting the skin from producing the excess melanin that leads to age spots, Kiehl’s is hosting a live chat with Kiehl’s President Chris Salgardo and consulting dermatologist Dr.

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It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer With Collagen & Brush — Say Adios To Dark Circles

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Here’s what first piqued my interest about the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer With Collagen: it was developed alongside a group of esteemed, Brazil-based plastic surgeons.

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Grinning Cheek To Cheek With New BUXOM True Hue Blushes

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Bare Escentuals’ BUXOM line emphasizes flamboyance, voluptuousness, succulence, sensuality, and a lust-worthy bodaciousness.

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