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Melissa, Co-Founder

Hair: Thick, medium texture, and prone to flyaways due to lots of random coarse strands; currently dark golden brown

Eyecolor: Hazel

Age: 31

Skin Tone: Medium fair with yellow undertones

Skin Type: Combination with somewhat oily t-zone and dry areas around the nose and chin which I need to be ever-vigilant about exfoliating (or the blackheads appear). I also have stubborn undereye darkness that definitely requires concealer.

Jen, Co-Founder

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Hair: Medium blonde currently

Eyecolor: Blue

Age: 31

Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones

Skin Type: Dry and very sensitive, recently prone to breakouts

Jamie, Reviewer

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Hair: Bright orange/red with natural golden highlights, naturally curly, currently long

Eyecolor: Green

Age: 27

Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones, lots of freckles!

Skin Type: Combination - oily spots in the t-zone, redness around the nose and mouth

Alissa, Reviewer

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Hair: Thin, naturally wavy but usually straightened, prone to frizz; dark brownish red with caramel highlights

Eyecolor: Blue-grey

Age: 23

Skin Tone: Fair with pink undertones and freckles

Skin Type: Oily in most places with occasional dry patches

Lisa, Reviewer

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Hair: Medium thickness, very curly and prone to frizziness. Currently, dark sable brown. I also love to have fun with wigs, extensions, hairpieces, etc.

Eyecolor: Hazel

Age: 48

Skin Tone: Medium with yellow undertones

Skin Type: Normal, beginning to change to a slightly drier complexion; it can be extra dry in winter. Hereditary dark circles and sun damage from youth as well.

Review: Sue Devitt Studio “2006 Holiday Palette” – ULTA exclusive

What They Say: The Sue Devitt Holiday Palette is packed with seasonal must-haves in cool-weather colors. Palette comes complete with two silky shades of eyeshadow, two coordinating lip glosses, and new transitional gel-to-powder blush, along with a convenient mirror.

Jamie’s Thoughts: This is my first experience with Sue Devitt Studio, and I am officially hooked. I took this compact on a business trip, along with some mascara, and needed nothing more. That’s how versatile this palette is!

Each product is totally fantastic in its own way. The lip glosses are super smooth, and very sheer – they make my lips look like a better version of normal. Not a good choice for ladies who prefer strong color, but definitely a top choice for neutral girls.

The eyeshadows came in two neutral shades. One is a khaki hue, the other a light peach. The peach is all wrong for my skin tone (too pink), but would be incredible on anyone with a dark or olive complexion. The khaki color is GOR-GEOUS. These shadows go on smooth as silk, don’t accumulate in the creases of the eye, and the khaki also makes a wonderful, subtle brow bone highlighter.

As they say, save the best for last…the blush is unbelievable. It’s amazing – it goes on substantially with very little product or effort. The color is quite natural, and somewhat similar to NARS’ favorite “Orgasm.” Don’t be turned off by the descriptor “gel to powder,” because it looks and acts just like regular blush. That is, until I put it on my face (using a standard blush brush). It’s so smooth, and it lasts all day, no joke. I’ve officially shelved my NARS for this blush, and if that’s not a strong enough statement, I don’t know what is.

Add a big mirror, and an adorable powder blue compact, and you’ve got a serious contender here. It is totally worth the purchase price, and then some.

Price: $28.00 (ULTA)

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NY Fashion Week: "Fresh Out of the Water" at Herve Leger by Max Azria

The inspiration for the look at Herve Leger by Max Azria was the girls from the Bond movies. The make-up artist wanted to highlight beautiful skin with honed bones. The focus of the look? A wet eye, which they achieved with MAC gold Pigment. The eye was outlined with MAC Technakohl Eyeliner in Photogravure to give it an additional punch along with a nice coat of MAC Plushlash. To give additional focus to the eyes, the artist used a "chalky" lip. Beyond a simple nude, it was a pale, pale matte pink that had the effect of erasing the lips from the model's face.

The result was a simple, sophisticated look that is pretty and wearable for those with warmer skin tones. If you've got blue undertones, you can still achieve the look, but I would recommend a little more color on the lips to avoid looking frostbitten.

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Artistry Waterproof Mascara 200

What They Say: "Create lush, perfectly defined lashes with these long-wearing mascaras that measurably lengthen and thicken lashes up to 200%. Ophthalmologist tested and recommended for contact lens wearers. Waterproof formula is oil-based and resists water and flaking." Jen's... Read More >

NAO (never accept ordinary) Liquid Lip Color

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