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STILA JEWEL – Stila has added sparkles to their amazing line of click-and-paint lip glazes for Spring. These jewel infused glosses (yes, they contain an exclusive complex of diamond, ruby, emerald, topaz, moonstone and more) are easy to apply and last longer than most. The Jewel Lip Glaze Trio includes three shades: Pink Diamond, Amethyst and Golden Topaz. I must mention that although I’m a devout Stila follower (their blush in “Hint” is to die for), these Jewel Lips Glazes are more fit for a teenager and definitely nothing to wear to the office. Don’t get me wrong, they’re beautiful, but in my late 20’s I’m definitely not the target audience. $32.00 for the set of three. I must also mention that Stila has introduced a Jewel Eye Shadow Palette (Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Black Diamond and Golden Topaz) to match!
 
FINAL VERDICT – ICW (It Can Wait) – Unless you’re in your teens, in which case you’ve hit gold.

*gifted*

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Lush Solid Perfume in VANILLARY

I love the idea of this product – a solid perfume in a little silver tin is perfect for bringing to school to keep in my locker, and for carrying it to the gym to use after a heavy workout, and its a bargain price. However,  I was a little disappointed because it doesn’t really smell like vanilla. On the bright side, it does work– it leaves a lingering scent, and the waxy texture of the fragrance doesn’t rub off on your skin so it lasts well . But it doesn’t leave me smelling like the Crumbs Cupcake Shop’s vanilla cupcakes! Maybe I set my standards too high but I LOVE vanilla scented everything and I had high hopes for LUSH since I like their Bath Bombs and Shower Jellies.

FINAL VERDICT ICW (IT CAN WAIT) - Overall, its a great idea, but I was disappointed with the lack luster aroma of this product. Perhaps the other scents, like Honey I Shrunk The Kids or Olive Branch smell better. I still think solid scents are terrific and I will definitely look out for more of these. It’s a good value for $7.95.

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TOO FACED LIP OF LUXURY LIPSTICK IN “FREE LOVE” – It may be the case that I have been working on the Upper East Side for too long, but this lipstick reminds of me the Juicy Couture set, who will eat it up. I had a pretty respectable collection of Too Faced eye shadows as a college student – I remember being particularly fond of a gorgeous dual eyeshadow palette that reminded me of a mermaid’s gills – but I digress. The cheeky packaging and feminine colors make the brand perfect for the teen to young adult age group, especially if you throw in a little something Juicy on the side. This light, frosty pink shade is a great starter color for a teen who may not yet be into makeup, and whom you’d like to keep your “sweet little girl” for as long as possible.

FINAL VERDICT -  ICW (IT CAN WAIT) - I fear I may have outgrown lipsticks with crystal embelishments, but then again, I’m no longer the target demographic.

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