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Surreal Violet Nail Lacquer Review: Estee Lauder Blue Dahlia Makeup Collection, Fall 2010!

surreal violet nail lacquer, estee lauder, fall 2010, blue dahlia makeup collection, beauty blog, makeup reviews, product reviews Readers, allow me to introduce you to my new favorite shade of nail lacquer, Surreal Violet by Estee Lauder!

Housed in its heavy glass bottle, Surreal Violet looks like an icy pale shade of lavender. Not so! When applied, the latest by Estee Lauder reveals it’s complexity. The shade is actually a cool hue of putty, with a hint of purple and a warm shimmer. If you’re stuck in a neutral polish rut–and are looking for a way out–Surreal Violet is the perfect shade for you!

Another thing I love about Surreal Violet is that it straddles the seasons masterfully. Surreal Violet is as appropriate for Summer 2010 as it is for Fall 2010, so wear it now and wear it later!

Retail price is $18.

Click HERE to shop at EsteeLauder.com

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The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

Stila’s Online Warehouse Sale! Up to 75% Off…

The Stila online warehouse sale ends on Sunday at midnight… so you’ll need to move fast if you want to save up to 75% off of your favorite Stila products!

Spend $50 or more, and you’ll even score free shipping.

Click HERE to visit StilaCosmetics.com

Tarte Friends and Family Discount: 2010!

tarte friends and family discount 2010

So many women I know love tarte cosmetics! Tarte’s friends and family discount (just in time for Fall 2010 makeup shopping) ends on August 9th! Enter promotional code FFAUG during checkout, and not only will you get 40% off of your order, but you’ll have the opportunity to choose a free gift!

Not sure what to snag? My very favorite tarte product is their cheek stain. Available in an array of gorgeous shades, tarte cheek stain imparts the dewiest glow. And 40% off of a $30 cheek stain is a great deal!

Click HERE to shop tartecosmetics.com. Enjoy!

Smashbox Illusion Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette: Masquerade Fall 2010!

smashbox masquerade, fall 2010, illusion baked fusion soft lights, illusion fusion soft lights reviews, beauty blog, makeup blog, product reviews The makeup collections of Fall 2010 have started popping up on counters everywhere… and already I have a “must have” for you to check out!

Part of the Fall 2010 makeup collection, Smashbox has introduced a new shade of their beloved Baked Fusion Soft Lights: Illusion! Pictured at left, Illusion is a mosaic of pale pink, ripe peach and a pearly highlight. Swirled together and applied all over, this face powder simply makes the complexion GLOW.

Want to check out the entire Masquerade collection? Click HERE to read my beauty news post about it!

Retail price is $32.

Click HERE to buy Smashbox Masquerade Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette Illusion from Sephora.com

Click HERE to buy it from Smashbox.com!

The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Review

mac haute & naughty lash review

When I was still a student, a friend and I took a much-needed break from studying and headed to a local department store for a makeover. I was very pleased with my new eye look, which consisted of deep plums and earth tones. But when I saw my friend’s smoldering smoky eyes, I turned green with envy. Her baby blues were positively illuminated! I explained to my makeup artist that I’d like my eyes to look more like my friend’s. The devestating reply? My brown eyes simply wouldn’t “pop” the way her baby blues did.

Fast forward to the MAC launch of Haute & Naughty Lash, now in stores. With the above story in mind, the first thing I must note is that the blue-black shade of this mascara is a brown eyed girl’s best friend. The shade makes my boring browns glow like hot coals. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever encountered another product that accomplishes this successfully, with such ease. LOVE that!

The genius of this product packaging is astounding. The MAC Haute & Naughty Lash tube contains not one, but TWO applicators, that are nested inside of each other. The thin mascara wand (at the top of the above image) is actually housed inside of a thicker wand (seen at the bottom with the thin wand stored inside). For dramatic lashes, apply the volumizing mascara first, and then top it off with the lengthening mascara. Coupled, the two mascara formulas produce the most incredibly full lashes you will ever see! The lengthening formula used stand-alone, is great for day wear.

Sadly, there is a downside to this mascara. I find the volume mascara to be a bit clumpy upon application. It’s something easily remedied by running a finger over the lashes after application, but I still felt it had to be mentioned! The lengthening formula, on the other hand, doesn’t clump at all. Overall, despite the clumpiness, I have to rate this product as a “buy”. Especially if you’re a brown-eyed girl looking to shine!

Retail price is $18.

Click HERE to shop at MAC online.

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Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.

The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.