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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.

Victoria's Secret Ooh la la Sparkling Body Powder and eau de parfum

What They Say: (about the Parfum) "Throw a wink, blow a kiss, be the coquette you are. A flirtatious blend of mandarin, cherry blossom, and vanilla reveals a vivacious scent that leaves admirers saying, "ooh la la!"

(about the Powder) "Throw a wink, blow a kiss, dust on this seductively shimmering powder. Infused with flirtatious Ooh La La scent, a blend of mandarin, cherry blossom and vanilla. Show off as much or as little as you like."

Jamie's Thoughts:
(about the Parfum) This fragrance is all it's claimed to be - sweet, and full of strong, true cherry blossom notes. I thought the vanilla would come through and stick around for the long haul, but it never made an appearance. I couldn't prevent the smell from fading after about 2-3 hours, so perhaps it is best that I didn't find the cloyingly sweet smell all that appealing anyhow. The bottle comes with a glamorous puffer top which looks adorable on my vanity, but is really difficult to use precisely - I spent several mornings cursing the design as I accidentally sprayed perfume into my ear, my mouth, etc. Because of the puffer spray nozzle, you'll need to use both hands and take your time with this one.

(about the Powder) The body powder is lovely - the scent is lighter, and the shimmer is silver in tone. It makes a nice partner for the fragrance, but is strong enough to stand on its own. I'll definitely be using this to highlight my collarbone in a pewter-colored bridesmaid dress this weekend. It's shimmery without being tacky, and the lighter smell is just an added bonus. The only downside, which is to be expected, is that the powder ends up just about everywhere. So be sure to wash your hands after application, and watch where you store your puff applicator.

Retail Prices:
(Eau de parfum) $39.00
(Sparkling Body Powder) $29.50
(both online at Victoria's Secret Beauty or in store locations)

Delush Rating:
(Eau de parfum)
(Sparkling Body Powder)

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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