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Let me tell you: I'm loyal to my mascaras, utterly devoted to my favourite foundation, but a complete sampling fiend when it comes to lip glosses. I know you all are agreeing with me right now...

This article was as much a pleasure to write as it will soon be to personally verify for "Quality Control purposes" at my very next opportunity. We present the Best 11 Lip Glosses of 2011 as voted by...
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Hold onto your seats chicks, I'm about to rock your world. First, let me ask, what lady doesn't have cat-eyeliner issues? Getting that wing just so, making sure it's even and that your hand is steady or even knowing when to draw the line (so to speak), avoiding extreme Amy Winehouse territory. 

We've recently discovered how multi-use scotch tape is in your beauty kit and now...
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Mascara is a girl's best friend, so we're taking a moment to look back on 2011 and see which mascaras got your highest marks (and ours).

We start with the runners-up:


The Under-$10 category was definitely the most hotly contested.  Runner-up shout-outs go to:

#1 - Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express
#2 - Maybelline New York Lash Stiletto
#3 - L'Oréal Paris Voluminous
#4 -
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As a devout beauty junkie, the holiday season is a very exciting time. I love all the dressing up (any excuse to wear sequins and glitter…right?), the great food, amazing company and most of all, all the new holiday beauty products and palettes that come out around this time of year. 

Not only do Holiday Beauty Kits and Palettes make perfect gifts, they’re also such a steal! I also love...
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I don't know about you, but for me, 2011 was the year of glitter! We saw glitter everywhere this year, in everything from sequined tanks and blazers to sparkly baubles to rhinestoned nails. I even took it upon myself to DIY glitterfy a pair of old heels! I don't doubt that glitter will still be popular come 2012 and it's definitely a trend for this holiday season, but we...
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Winter brings with it some of my favourite and wonderful things: the holidays, eggnog, limited edition beauty sets and special drinks at my local coffee shop. However, it also brings with it the bane of my existence: chapped lips. Yuck. 

Here's where we introduce you to a fabulous remedy, a lip scrub! Used on its own and applied with a finger it refreshes and rids your lips of those...
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Holiday season is the perfect time to rock a bold lip. Whether you're running straight from the office to a cocktail party or heading out for Christmas dinner with the fam, pop a bold lip on a barely-there face to make you stand out in any crowd.

Here are the products you need:


As with any makeup look, it's best to start off with a fresh and well-hydrated complexion. If the winter climate...
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I've figured out why everyone is in such a good mood during the holiday season- no, it's not the yummy food, the presents or just the spirit of the holidays, it's because of the fabulous holiday beauty products that are released! 

What we especially love about the holiday products are the fabulous kits that are put together with a bit of everything- like a sampling tray (yum!). We...
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The dropping thermometer outside and the cranked up heat inside can make your skin appear lackluster and dull. Here are a few products and tips for a healthy glow perk-me-up.

Tip # 1: Prep your skin according to the weather

Your primer should change according to the weather just like your skincare routine. In warmer climates when there’s a lot of humidity, a silicone-based primer creates a...
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False lashes give drama, add volume, length and open up your eyes to give you a gorgeous and sultry stare. Now- check out these falsies from Paperself, talk about drama! 


These fake lashes, like the name suggests are made from paper and inspired by the art of Chinese paper cutting. Looking at the lashes on their own, you can clearly see how intricate these gorgeous designs are! The details in...
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