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Jean-Michelle Lip Coleur Liquide Reviews And Swatches: Bordeaux and Rose Jardin

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Just when I think I’ve sampled everything, in-the-know beauty insiders pass along a new goody for me to share with Raging Rouge readers!

The team at Cosmetique.com recently introduced me to the brand Jean-Michelle. I had the chance to sample two of their sublime, buttery gloss shades and one silky eyeshadow quad.

Pictured at left are Jean-Michelle Lip Couleur Liquide Glosses. Immediately upon application, I couldn’t help but wonder if this gloss was officially the least sticky gloss I have ever worn! The formula is so smooth and emollient, it simply glides on the lips and feels almost like a balm. Another huge pro? The Jean-Michelle Lip Couleur Liquide Glosses deliver bright, frosty, buildable color perfect for Summer 2010.

Pragmatism aside… the product and super-luxe minimalist bottle appeal to sophisticated women, but the ripe strawberry scent appeals to the fun-loving little girl in us all! Seriously, what a delightful surprise it was to smell that delicious scent!

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Swatch above: Bordeaux. This pale frosty shade of taupe calls attention to a tan like none other, and goes with EVERYTHING.

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Swatch above: Rose Jardin. This deep raspberry shade is a must for Summer 2010.

Retail price is $15 per gloss at Cosmetique.com

Head back in a few hours for another Jean-Michelle product review!

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.

AG Hair Cosmetics School:girls Review

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Last year, AG Hair Cosmetics raised $250,000 toward this lofty goal, and with help from tress-obsessed consumers, will do it again this year! Want to do your part? $6 from the sale of every pack of AG Hair Cosmetics School:girls will be donated to the Ganze Girls School in Kenya. Currently, the school has only three classrooms and two bathrooms for over 300 female students!

The set includes AG’s protein-rich tech two shampoo and conditioner light. They’re personal favorites of mine, as they moisturize dry hair without making it feel greasy or heavy. I’m also fond of the candy-sweet scent!

Retail is $19.99

Click HERE to check out the amazing hair care products at AG Hair Cosmetics, and to find a salon near you that carries the line!

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.

Jelly Pong Pong Soap Popsicles Review

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I reviewed Jelly Pong Pong Soap Popsicles eons ago… but the memory still remains! I miss these sweet soapy treats so much, I recently surfed on over to Jelly Pong Pong to see if they are in stock. Good news: this favorite is still very much available on the Jelly Pong Pong website. In fact, the team has recently introduced a new “flavor” named Flights of Fancy!

In my original review, I wrote: “on a fun scale of 1 to 10 (10 being a trip to Disney World) this popsicle-fashioned soap ranks a 100.” My opinion still stands. These gentle glycerin soaps make bathtime so much fun… especially for the little ones in your life!

Retail price is 7 GBP per popsicle.

Click HERE to check them out at JellyPongPong.com.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #8 Review and Swatches: Totally Budge Proof!

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First, I tested Aqua Cream on my lips. #8 imparts a matte January Jones (ala Mad Men) type of look, but with a modern metallic edge. Think 2010 style with a hat tip to the 1950s. It’s an extremely glam shade of red. Aqua Cream also passes what I refer to as the “Seattle coffee test”. In fact, the swatch shown in this post was taken AFTER I drank a large cup of morning java. The color is still flawless!

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Available in 21 shades for eyes and cheeks, I am dying to sample more shades from this lineup. After reviewing swatches of the full collection, numbered 1-18 and 20-22, my curiosity is piqued… what happened to mysterious shade #19?

Retail price is $22 per jar.

Click HERE to buy it from Sephora.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.

Liz Earle Botanical Essence No. 1 Review

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Moms of teenage daughters everywhere have the same problem–when it comes to their cherished makeup and perfume, their beloved brethren become kleptos and Mom’s favorite products mysteriously vanish.

The trick to avoiding this? Pick products you LOVE that just wouldn’t appeal to the Justin Beiber worshipping set. Liz Earle’s first-ever fragrance–Botanical Essence No. 1–is a great choice in this regard. Using the finest and purest botanical ingredients from around the world (the formula is reportedly 98% natural ingredients), Botanical Essence No. 1 is bright and herbal. It’s the spicy, herbal bite of this scent that is just far too sophisticaed to appeal to any teenie-bopper!

Available starting on July 1 (TODAY) at Lizearle.com. 1.6 fl. oz is $78.

Click HERE to shop Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare.

Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange Bigarade, Lemon Cardamom

Heart notes: Rose absolute, Lavender, Geranium, Coriander, Nutmeg

Base Notes: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Patchouli Oil.

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.