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MAC Reviews: Style Black Greasepaint Stick In Intense Black

I'm a big fan of smudgy eyeliner, as it's super-easy to use for a smoky look. Funny, but despite this love I had never sampled MAC Greasepaint Stick until now! In basic black, pictured above, this creamy color stick is ideal for creating dark, smudgy looks that amp up the drama!

I love to use it as a liner, but apparently this stick is smudgeable enough to double as a shadow. Impressive!

Retail price is $17.50.

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MAC Review: Style Black Seriously Hip Nail Lacquer

I'm a bit of a "soccer Mom" type, but one beauty product I can still go wild with is Nail Lacquer. Go crazy on the pedicure, and it can always be concealed with a good shoe.

I'm loving edgy shades like MAC Seriously Hip Nail Lacquer, part of the Style Black collection. The black base of the lacquer combined with the sparkle of gold almost give it a toxic green appearance with a metallic sheen. It's unusual, and rebellious! Even we soccer Moms need a touch of individuality, on occasion.

Don't forget, MAC Nail Lacquer is free of DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde! Retail price is $12.

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Pink Product Alert: gloMarvelous in Pink Makeup Kit by gloMinerals

Pink Product Alert, gloMarvelous in Pink Makeup Kit by gloMinerals Another fabulous Pink Product alert!

For the second year in a row, glōProfessional, a leading mineral makeup, skincare and spa brand dedicated to the professional and consumer markets, will introduce a new glōMarvelous in Pink limited-edition 2009 kit, making a charitable commitment to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), a non-profit organization that aims to extend women’s lives through education about breast cancer and early detection.

“glōProfessional is proud to continue our relationship with the NBCF by raising funds and awareness to help support their community of professionals and survivors,” says Sean Butler, President of glōProfessional.

Created exclusively to help the NBCF, the new glōMarvelous in Pink kit includes a glōLiquid lips in Pink Ginger—a perfect pink high-shine gloss, and glōBronze kiss—a unique bronzer and highlighter in one that gives the face a natural, even glow.

Stylized packaging for the glōMarvelous in Pink limited-edition 2009 kit will feature the iconic pink ribbon, the NBCF logo and web address, and information about this charitable commitment.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with glōProfessional,” says NBCF Founder & CEO, Janelle Hail. “We value their commitment to helping us fulfill our mission to save lives.”

The glōMarvelous in Pink limited-edition 2009 kit will retail for $32.00 until supplies last and a donation to the NBCF will be generated from the sales of this kit.

Including the glōminerals and glōtherapeutics collections, glōProfessional is the premier resource for makeup and advanced skin therapies for women and men of all ages, estheticians at premier spas and salons, and prominent dermatologists and plastic surgeons globally. For more information, please visit www.gloskincare.com.

The NBCF’s mission is to extend women’s lives through education about breast cancer and early detection. The organization provides hope to women and families affected by breast cancer through a community of caring support and encouragement that enables those diagnosed with breast cancer to have fulfilling lives during their treatment and afterward. For more information, please visit http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/.

Retail price is $32.

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MAC Review: Style Black Glimmerglass in Bling Black, Blackfire and Blackware

Similar to the Mineralize Eye Shadow included in the Style Black collection, each of the Glimmerglass glosses pictured in this post is actually a sheer shade of black.

Blackware, pictured at far right, looks more like mascara than gloss in its tube! When applied, it appears a deep, ashy shade of brown. Definitely dark and dramatic, the sheer formula makes it a bit more forgiving than goth-styled opaque black shades.

Bling Black adds a bit of a golden sparkle, and Blackfire adds a purplish/reddish shade of sparkle to the basic, sheer black base.

From left to right: Bling Black, Blackfire, Blackware.

Retail price is $18.

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Pink Product Alert: Avon Crusade Tote Bag Designed By Marimekko

Pink Product Alert, Avon Crusade Tote Bag, Designed By Marimekko If you're still in the market to support Breast Cancer Research and Awareness through your purchases, Avon has an incredible line-up of pink products to choose from!

Pictured here is a beautiful tote designed by Marimekko for Avon. The retail price is only $10, and $6.24 from each purchase will be donated to the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade!

Other products include:

NEW! Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Moisturizing Bar Soap: Gentle and moisturizing glycerin based soap for face and body with a refreshing grapefruit scent. 4.2oz net wt. Retail $4, Net Donation $3.31

NEW! Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Pink Ribbon Watch: silver-tone with a stylish croc-embossed pink strap, pink pearlescent face and pink ribbon in place of the “12” on the dial. Retail $15, Net donation $2.

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Rhinestone Flip-Flop: Comfort and fashion all in one- just in time for summer! Rhinestone embellished pink ribbon wraps around your foot on this two-tone flip-flop with a 11/4” wedge. Retail $10. Net donation $7.81.

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Flip-Flop Necklace: A silver-tone pendant with rhinestone and pink enamel-look accents. “We Walk As One” is inscribed on the back. The necklace measures 17” long with a 3” extender. Retail $5. Net donation $3.37.

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Tennis Bracelet: Silver-tone with light rose crystals and pink enamel-look ribbon. 7” long with 1” extender. Retail $5. Net donation $3.36.

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Water Bottle: Deep-pink tinted water bottle holds 20 oz of liquid and has a push/pull lid and the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade logo. Retail $5. Net donation $2.61

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Clog: Comfort and style! Pink clog lined in natural color shearling with raised breast cancer ribbon in rhinestones on outer side. Retail $15. Net donation $2.

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