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Essie Summer 2014

Fashion always works in extremes, and if you want to wear the hottest nail colours this season, either you go with white (no colour) or you go with bright blues, greens, and oranges. Essie delivers on both fronts with their … Continue reading

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New L’Occitane Frisson de Verveine Collection

Verbena is traditionally a grass found in India, but L’Occitane’s new Frisson de Verveine collection uses a version found in Provence. I love Verbena because it does smell fresh, grassy, dry, and sort of herbal. This version from Provence definitely … Continue reading

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Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream Compact

I haven’t been into cream compacts too much because they usually give me more coverage than I need, but I am totally behind Clinique’s new Moisture Surge CC Cream Compact. It got a “wow” from me right after I applied … Continue reading

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Valentino Uomo – New for Men

If you’re not careful when choosing men’s fragrance, you run the risk of smelling very boring. Most men’s scents are nothing special – they smell lemony, fresh, and woodsy for the drydown. Valentino Uomo is different, so much so that … Continue reading

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Win a Bottle of New Agent Provocateur Fatale Perfume

Agent Provocateur has just launched a brand new scent called Fatale. Known for unique, pretty scents that are for the strong confident woman, Fatale is inspired by the 1940’s Femme Fatale. Watch any Hollywood Noir film and you’ll see that … Continue reading

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CND’s Summer Collection: Paradise

Calling all Shellac fans. Here are the latest colours from CND, available in Shellac and Vinylux formulas so grab them at your local salon that sells CND products. All the shades are bright and completely pedicure worthy! Nothing makes a … Continue reading

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L’Occitane Mer & Mistral

This summer, L’Occitane adds a new scent to their higher end line La Collection de Grasse. The new scent is a unisex one and is called Mer & Mistral and comes in an eau de toilette ($75). Actually, though they’re … Continue reading

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Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion

I did not experience any skin firming with the use of this body lotion. But I have to admit that I don’t expect that out of any lotion, and it wasn’t really an effect that I was looking for. That … Continue reading

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The Body Shop Colour Crush Shine Lipstick

If you’re more of a lipgloss/lipbalm girl, then this lipstick is for you! Made with fair trade marula oil, The Body Shop’s Colour Crush Shine Lipstick has a shiny, glossy, finish and comes in jelly-like shades. Because this is actually … Continue reading

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Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush

Real Techniques is a makeup brush company by Sam and Nic Chapman – they are the sisters behind the Pixiwoo makeup tutorial channel on Youtube, and I watch them religiously! When I saw their silicone eyeliner brush, I just had … Continue reading

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