Eyeliner -BeneFit Cosmetics - Eye Bright
Fiammetta 12/9/2010 4:38:00 PM
Easy, useful lightener. The soft, pale lavender will probably not work on anyone darker than medium-toned. For me, though, it's great for lightening my undereye circles, lining the lower waterline, and highlighting the corners of my eyes or browbone. I also have used it at times when I need to clean up my eye makeup during the day without too much fuss (without pulling out wipes, concealer, etc). It's a makeup bag essential.
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Highlighters -E.L.F. - All Over Color Stick in Spotlight
Fiammetta 12/9/2010 3:42:00 AM
Lovely highlighter. Blends smoothly. I put a dab on the tops of my cheekbones towards my temples, and it catches the light beautifully. I think I like it better than High Beam. It is very pale, and so will probably only suit fair complexions. One caveat: it is not an all-over color at all. Lisa Eldridge on youtube does a FANTASTIC tutorial on highlighters used in a subtle way, if you need help on how to use them.
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Lips -Beaute Cosmetics - Weightless Lip Creme in Masochist
Fiammetta 11/26/2010 8:33:00 PM
Stunning blue-red liquid lipstick, and it applies like a dream. As others have said, it doesn't dry completely at any point, which perhaps will keep it needing some upkeep over a longer period. Nevertheless, it is smooth and highly pigmented and really just plain comfortable to wear. Very much an option for a pin-up look.
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Polishes -China Glaze - Second-Hand Silk
Fiammetta 9/29/2010 11:14:00 PM
Beautiful cool pink, with a slight lilac-y hint to it. I receive a lot of compliments on it, but it's not at all a stop-you-dead-at-20-paces shade. It's a smooth 2-coater (I can't think of any opaque polishes that can do with 1 coat), and dries reasonably quickly. Probably would look amazing on medium-toned women, but still suits my pale, yellow-toned self just fine.
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Liquid -Laura Mercier - Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation 
Fiammetta 9/10/2010 12:11:00 PM
The foundation is good enough, but I have come to realize not the right formulation for my generally dry skin. Nevertheless, for good near-matte medium coverage, this foundation in Warm Ivory does fine for me. I use this as a nighttime foundation when I'm going out, but will probably have to opt for something more hydrating in the winter months.
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Lip Gloss -Revlon - Super Lustrous Lipgloss - Nude Lustre
Fiammetta 9/10/2010 9:57:00 AM
Beautiful, beautiful pinkish nude. It's shiny, it has good color payoff, and it doesn't call too much attention to my mouth. I do like the consistency of these glosses. They manage to be non-sticky and still stay put for a decent length of time. I can put on Nars Orgasm, black mascara, and this gloss, and call it a day.
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Eye Shadow -Urban Decay - Naked Palette
Fiammetta 9/7/2010 5:24:00 AM
I doubt I'll be adding anything new to the chorus, but here goes. Naked makes figuring out what makeup to put in your suitcase a lot easier. There are shadows for every occasion, blendable, warm neutrals. There's much more shimmer than glitter, and a few mattes. I have only had the palette a week, and haven't explored all of the shadows yet, but the quality is more than worth the money. The only caveat I can see is that this palette may not work for those who can't pull off warm tones.
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Moisturizers -Kiehls - Ultra Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15
Fiammetta 8/22/2010 2:42:00 AM
This is my warm weather moisturizer of choice. I have dry skin, and this keeps my skin hydrated without leaving any residue. It is definitely not to be used in place of real sunscreen, of course.
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Polishes -Essie - Jumpin' Junkanoo
Fiammetta 2/8/2009 6:17:00 AM
Lovely medium pink that manages not to be too cool because of its sheer consistency. Jelly-like, buildable color. One is nearly clear, two is an inobtrusive sheer pink, and three or more is a rich yet very soft color (as seen in others' pictures).
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Polishes -Misa - Girl Friday
Fiammetta 5/4/2008 6:20:00 AM
Gorgeous, shimmery cool true red in the lovely, easy Misa formula. What's not to like?
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Polishes -Orly - French Manicure - White Tips
Fiammetta 5/4/2008 6:16:00 AM
This is my go-to for bright white french tips. Easiest to use, what with the rubber top and thin brush. I have needed to thin the bottle (I used that Poshe thinner), but that's probably due to the bottle being left open for longer than others while I apply.
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Polishes -China Glaze - For Audrey
Fiammetta 4/21/2008 7:29:00 PM
I love China Glaze in general. I think it may have the easiest, smoothest application of any of the most well-known brands. Dries quick, too, so there's no need to wait between coats if I don't have the time. For Audrey is a lovely, soft teal that, yes, people seem to like on me. And it is versatile-- I've use it under holos and sheer glitters.
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Top/Base Coats -Orly - Bonder Rubberized Basecoat
Fiammetta 4/21/2008 1:21:00 PM
I've tried numerous base coats, and this one was easily the best of the lot. Applies smoothly, and is quite thin. I usually use some sort of strengthening basecoat, then the Bonder, then the color, and a fast-drying topcoat. Previously I was lucky to get 3 days out of each manicure, but now the color lasts about 5-7 days, and I am very hard on my nails.
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Polishes -OPI - Monsooner or later
Fiammetta 4/21/2008 12:38:00 PM
I couldn't look away from this bright orange-red creme when I had it on my tips. I have both cool and warm tones, and found this perfectly flattering. I do think I'll wear it more in summer, particularly on toes.
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Polishes -OPI - Elephantastic Pink
Fiammetta 4/21/2008 12:35:00 PM
Loving this warm, fresh pink. I might even get a second backup bottle. Maybe a bit softer than Strawberry Margarita. Application is smooth, and I used 2 coats to achieve the bottle shade.
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