![]() If there were a legal limit on cosmetic ownership, I would be a habitual offender. No really, I would be....My "girly products" as my husband calls them, dominate my entire bathroom. They are stored under both sinks, take over an entire linen closet, and even overflow from a large vertical shelf. Yep. My name is Brandy, and I am a beauty addict. While I love all things that make me look, smell, and feel pretty, I do realize that not all cosmetics are created equal. Not by a long shot, actually. Many cosmetics contain nasty ingredients that I won't name here. (You should thank me, because if you're snacking while you read this, they might just make your stomach turn!) That's why I prefer botanically based or mineral cosmetics. Not only are they better for the environment, they're also better for the skin! One company I recently became acquainted with is Mia Mariu. This is a great brand that much like Avon or Mary Kay, offers women a chance to start their own home-based businesses while selling high-end, mineral cosmetics and botanical skin care products. These are very similar to those found at upscale boutiques and department stores, but they won't break the bank! The awesome folks at Mia Mariu sent me a few of their products to try out for myself. I received their Perfecting Finish Mineral Foundation in Miel, their Mineral Blush in Flor de Canela, and their Hydrating Stick Gloss in Seduccion. The Mineral Foundation is very creamy and provides a flawless finish. It does not feel cakey at all, and stays put quite well. A little bit goes a long way, so one bottle should last quite a long time. The only thing I did notice is that it does tend to settle a bit and fine lines or creases become visible. This could easily be remedied with a good primer, which Mia Mariu also sells! I absolutely love, love, LOVE the Mineral Blush! It is a powder that is very easy to apply, and the color is subtle yet gives a nice, flushed effect. This shade is universally flattering since it's a peachy, coral hue, and it looks very natural with a tiny hint of shimmer. I think I have found my new go-to blush! I also really like the Hydrating Stick Gloss. I usually use lip gloss or lip stains instead of lipstick, since I have always found conventional lipsticks to be drying. This was definitely not the case with the Hydrating Stick Gloss! The color is wonderful and slightly sheer, so it's nowhere near as dark as it appears in the tube. It is also very moisturizing and doesn't leave the lips dry and parched feeling. It also lasts quite a long time for a non-color-stay lipstick! Overall, I really like Mia Mariu cosmetics. They're very high quality and come in wonderful, flattering shades. They're also easy to apply. Another thing I love about this company is that by purchasing from a Mia Mariu consultant, I am helping support a woman-owned business. It's a win-win situation! You can check out Mia Mariu on their website. You can also connect with them on Facebook and on twitter to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! WIN IT ! I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will receive the same products I reviewed, in YOUR choice of colors, of course! How cool is that?! Simply enter on the Rafflecoptor form below! This sweepstakes is open to US residents 18+ until 11:59PM EST on November 5, 2012. Void where prohibited, No purchase necessary. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook in any way. Winner will be drawn using Rafflecopter's random number generator and will be notified via e-mail. Once notification is sent, winner will have 48 hours to claim their prizes. All entries will be verified, so please play fairly and keep it fun for everyone! ***Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
136 Comments
lisa brown
10/11/2012 03:49:12 am
I'd like to try the Multipurpose Eye Color Brush No. 15
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lacy
10/11/2012 03:55:38 am
hydrating stick gloss
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brandy
10/11/2012 06:29:16 am
like the hydrating lipstick
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Rachel B
10/11/2012 06:38:29 am
I like the touch up compact kit.
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lisa
10/11/2012 08:06:16 am
What's wrong with the entry form? I've checked many blogs and it isn't coming up.I'm getting 502 Bad Gateway.
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Karry
10/11/2012 03:12:44 pm
I'd like to try the brightening serum.
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stephanie
10/11/2012 10:04:57 pm
I like the touch up compact kit
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Lisa Brown
10/11/2012 10:36:24 pm
I'd like to try the Loose Mineral Shadow Liner Azabache
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Sherry Compton
10/11/2012 10:46:56 pm
Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+
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Cynthia C
10/12/2012 12:47:44 am
I'd like to try the PERFECTING FINISH MINERAL PRIMER
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Allison
10/12/2012 12:58:33 am
I love the Touch up Compact kit! So convenient to have everything in one place!
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Sandy
10/12/2012 01:02:35 am
I just started using primer a little while ago and it has made such a difference in how my skin feels and looks! I would love to try Mia Mariu's Mineral Primer!
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Cynthia
10/12/2012 03:35:44 am
i like the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation Vainilla
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lisa
10/12/2012 03:41:42 am
I'd try Adorame mia cologne.
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Myra R
10/12/2012 04:56:42 am
ihavent had the privlage of trying any products by them yet but i really wanna try the Anti-aging Brightening Serum !
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Nicole Lancaster
10/12/2012 06:13:14 am
I would like to try the touch up compact kit.
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PAIGE CHANDLER
10/12/2012 07:48:34 am
I'd love to try the foaming gel cleanser
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Andrea Williams
10/12/2012 08:13:12 am
I would like their mineral powder in Savanna.
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Lisa M
10/12/2012 12:35:19 pm
I love lip gloss. I'd love to try Luminous Lip Gloss Dulzura
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Kristi C
10/12/2012 04:01:46 pm
I would like to try the Touch Up Compact Kit.
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Sandy VanHoey
10/12/2012 06:58:55 pm
I'd like to try the ADORAME EAU DE PARFUM
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Lisa Brown
10/12/2012 09:10:27 pm
I would like to try the Adorame Eau de Parfum
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juliette moire
10/13/2012 02:18:32 am
i wanna try the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
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lisa
10/13/2012 04:59:27 am
Plump up the volume lipstick.
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Sherry Compton
10/13/2012 06:17:10 am
I like blushes...the Mineral Blush María Azucena
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Seyma Shabbir
10/13/2012 06:44:16 am
Foundation in vanilla
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Christine
10/13/2012 10:52:44 am
the foaming gel cleanser
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Bridgett zaidi
10/13/2012 02:06:22 pm
Drooling over the Basic canvas collection in vanilla. I need a new foundation
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gigi (gina p)
10/13/2012 02:54:10 pm
I'd love to try the mineral primer
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Lisa Brown
10/13/2012 09:09:15 pm
I'd love to try the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
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Stephanie Larison
10/13/2012 10:35:14 pm
The Luminous Lip Gloss Dulzura looks amazing!
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Sherry Compton
10/13/2012 10:45:15 pm
Anti-aging Eye Treatment
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lisa
10/14/2012 04:33:56 am
The gel cleanser.
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Jean Fischer
10/14/2012 09:18:29 am
I'd like the LIFE and BODY PLUS Liquid Vitamin with Nopal Cactus and Fruit Extracts
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susan varney
10/14/2012 11:54:14 pm
i'd like to try the Adorame Eau de Parfum
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Lisa Brown
10/15/2012 01:06:27 am
I like LIFE and BODY PLUS Liquid Vitamin with Nopal Cactus and Fruit Extracts
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lisa
10/15/2012 08:00:19 am
Mineral foundation.
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Lisa Brown
10/15/2012 08:45:06 pm
I would like to try the Precision Eye Liner Brush No. 25
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Stephanie Phelps
10/15/2012 10:34:37 pm
I love perfume and would love to try this one Adorame Eau de Parfum
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Sherry Compton
10/15/2012 10:52:35 pm
Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+
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Melanie
10/16/2012 12:32:52 am
I would love to try the PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Liquid Foundation.
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lisa
10/16/2012 03:44:41 am
The compact kit.
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Karen Bernhardt
10/16/2012 09:15:04 am
I would love to try the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+. This would be great for me now that im in my golden years, but also my daughter loves the sun and after reading about it, I think she should try it. thanks so much
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Lisa Brown
10/16/2012 09:01:59 pm
Intense Eye Liner Black
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neha david
10/16/2012 09:29:29 pm
Liquid foundation is looking great . loved to try it
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Sherry Compton
10/17/2012 12:28:01 am
revitalizing treatment collection
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lisa
10/17/2012 02:48:31 am
The mineral blush.
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Rosanne
10/17/2012 12:10:15 pm
LIFE and BODY PLUS Digestive Aid with Enzymes
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Lisa Brown
10/17/2012 09:05:44 pm
I like the Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara Black
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Sherry Compton
10/17/2012 10:45:17 pm
Anti-aging eye treatment.
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lisa
10/18/2012 02:54:05 am
I'm not a make-up wearer.I would try blush or lip plumper.
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Lisa Brown
10/18/2012 08:59:34 pm
I like the Petite Detail Eye Color Brush No. 18
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Sherry Compton
10/19/2012 08:37:27 am
AntiAging moisturizer with SPF
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laura s
10/19/2012 10:31:44 am
Id want the anti aging brightening serum.
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Lisa Brown
10/19/2012 08:53:42 pm
I like the Intense Lip Liner Marrón (Mahogany)
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Sherry Compton
10/20/2012 06:00:08 am
Anti Aging Moisturizer
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lisa
10/20/2012 07:08:05 am
Lip plumping stick.
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Lisa Brown
10/20/2012 08:59:49 pm
I like the Intense Eye Liner Black
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Yesenia
10/21/2012 02:30:14 am
I would love to try the hydrating stick gloss!
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Sherry Compton
10/21/2012 07:09:06 am
I would like to try the mineral blush azucena
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Lisa Brown
10/21/2012 08:57:49 pm
I like the Touch Up Compact Kit
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kim l
10/22/2012 02:21:09 am
PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Primer - NEW
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Sherry Compton
10/22/2012 06:41:04 am
I would like to try their mineral blush
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lisa
10/22/2012 07:28:35 am
Hydrating lip gloss.
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Lisa Brown
10/22/2012 08:54:03 pm
I would like to try the Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
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Sherry Compton
10/22/2012 10:39:56 pm
AntiAging Eye Treatment.
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lisa
10/23/2012 02:57:58 am
I like the lip plumper.
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Sherry Compton
10/24/2012 02:53:39 am
Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer
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lisa
10/24/2012 04:19:40 am
Mineral blush.
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Nicole C
10/24/2012 05:16:51 am
I would love to try the Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara Black.
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Sherry S.
10/24/2012 06:50:25 pm
Touch Up Compact Kit
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Sherry Compton
10/24/2012 10:05:24 pm
AntiAging Eye Treatment
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Ellie W
10/24/2012 11:52:57 pm
I would love to try the PERFECTING FINISH MINERAL PRIMER
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Lisa M
10/25/2012 03:19:12 am
Anti-aging Brightening Serum
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lisa
10/26/2012 03:12:15 am
Lip plumper and liner.
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Heather C
10/26/2012 04:54:34 pm
Lip plumper for sure
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Sherry Compton
10/26/2012 10:05:24 pm
I would like to try the mineral blush.
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Deana c
10/26/2012 10:10:49 pm
I would love to try the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
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lisa
10/27/2012 04:27:24 am
Mineral blush.
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JACLYN MORATH
10/27/2012 12:02:44 pm
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Michele Baron
10/27/2012 05:07:15 pm
I'd like to try the touch up compact kit
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Sherry Compton
10/27/2012 10:28:46 pm
Anti Aging Eye Treatment.
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lisa
10/28/2012 12:53:37 am
Compact kit.
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Jessica Ingram
10/28/2012 03:47:30 am
I love the Beso Hydrating Lipstick
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andrea liss
10/28/2012 06:02:36 am
I would love to try the perfecting finish mineral primer. I have used primer before and it makes such a difference!
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Sherry Compton
10/28/2012 10:09:26 pm
I would like to try their mineral blush.
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lisa
10/29/2012 07:49:59 am
Perfume.
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Sherry Compton
10/29/2012 09:48:41 pm
I would like to try the Intense Eye Liner.
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lisa
10/30/2012 03:47:09 am
Hydrating lipstick.
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Jennifer Archdeacon
10/30/2012 03:03:50 pm
the touch up compact kit
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Sherry Compton
10/30/2012 10:06:31 pm
Intense Eye Liner.
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lisa
10/31/2012 07:15:24 am
Lip plumper or blush.
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Betsy Rubendall Barnes
10/31/2012 08:22:02 am
I would love to try the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ :)
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Serena Ames
10/31/2012 11:59:50 am
RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
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lisa
11/1/2012 03:33:16 am
Eye cream.
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gina
11/1/2012 08:39:14 am
RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
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Lisa P
11/1/2012 02:48:10 pm
The Touch Up Compact Kit
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Sherry Compton
11/1/2012 10:18:23 pm
the cabana bronzer
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Sherry Compton
11/2/2012 10:51:20 pm
anti aging hydrating moisturizer
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lisa
11/3/2012 06:53:01 am
Moisturizer with sun screen.
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Ani
11/3/2012 08:57:34 am
I'd love to try the Luminous Lip Gloss in Romance.
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Hesper Fry
11/3/2012 02:48:28 pm
I would like to try the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
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Stephanie Douglas
11/3/2012 03:41:58 pm
I'd like to try the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer
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Sherry Compton
11/3/2012 10:21:39 pm
Intense Eye Liner in black.
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Angela Winesburg
11/4/2012 06:09:28 am
I like the touch up compact kit.
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Michelle L
11/4/2012 06:11:42 am
I would like to try the RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set
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Susan Smith
11/4/2012 07:55:02 am
The Touch Up Compact Kit
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Myrna
11/4/2012 08:04:59 am
I would like to try the Touch Up Compact Kit
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Dolores olsen
11/4/2012 10:37:13 am
The blush would be my choice.
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Saver Sara
11/4/2012 11:28:20 am
PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Primer - NEW
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11/4/2012 11:31:32 am
I want to try the Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara Black
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Christine
11/4/2012 12:24:30 pm
I'd love to try the primer!
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Sherry Compton
11/4/2012 09:03:44 pm
I'd like to try the mineral primer.
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Jennifer Peaslee
11/5/2012 12:06:45 am
I'd love to try the touch-up compact kit!
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Tanya White
11/5/2012 12:14:12 am
I would like to try the hydrating stick gloss
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Kathlyne
11/5/2012 01:07:45 am
I'd like to try the anti-aging eye treatment
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Kirby McCauley
11/5/2012 01:19:12 am
I'm curious about the bronzer in South Beach...
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rebecca day
11/5/2012 02:27:17 am
Plump up the volume lipstick.
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Lindsey
11/5/2012 03:01:25 am
I would really love to try the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30
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Auri Lae
11/5/2012 05:05:27 am
The Touch Up Compact Kit looks great - several awesome products in an easy-to-take format perfect for going out!
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Stacey P
11/5/2012 05:30:09 am
I would love to try the PERFECTING FINISH MINERAL PRIMER.
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Jamie Martin
11/5/2012 05:48:52 am
They have a really cute purple lipstick thing that I like.
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Jessica Anderson
11/5/2012 05:54:22 am
I would love t try the Luminous Lip Gloss Dulzura.
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lisa
11/5/2012 06:25:11 am
Hydrating lipstick
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Shante B.
11/5/2012 06:27:37 am
The anti aging moisturizer would be so awsome to try on my new wrinkles. (I always thought I would love wearing new things haha)
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Shirley Zolenski
11/5/2012 07:40:22 am
I also like Adorame Eau de Parfum
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Kassondra Flores
11/5/2012 09:42:18 am
My friends always turn to. Me with make up q&a it'll be great to turn them on to this
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Lucy Schwartz
11/5/2012 09:49:39 am
I would love to have the Touch up Compact kit in MY purse.
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Vikki Billings
11/5/2012 10:08:19 am
Hydrating Lip gloss in Dulzara
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Julie Staaf
11/5/2012 10:57:12 am
love itt!!
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Veronica Garrett
11/5/2012 12:05:16 pm
I would like to try the Intense Eye Liner Black.
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