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Playing Koi and A Dupe

It was too late when I realized that MAC Quite Cute has launched here but I was able to look at them in Singapore. I was determined not to buy anything from this collection but when I saw Playing Koi, I realized I needed a light, nude lipstick to complement very colorful eyes. I’m very happy I purchased this lipstick:

mac playing koi, by bitsandtreats

Here’s a swatch:

playing koi swatch, by bitsandtreats

Oh, and if MAC lippies are too expensive for your taste, here’s a nice dupe:

darling angel lip swatch, by bitsandtreats

The Etude House Darling Angel Lip & Cheek cream.

These lippies really go well with vibrant blues!
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  1. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    read from pdi that the quite cute collection's a limited edition and is hard to find. georgina wilson loves it daw. saw also the nars schiap lipstick in a styling that they did.

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  2. MichelleJune 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    It's a very good dupe!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Lady EJune 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I have the Schiap lipstick. I'll try to post it soon. Thanks for that Salmoncat!

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  4. AliceJune 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    the color is so cute! will def try this one! thanks! ^_^

    Much Love!

    www.photoescape06.blogspot.com

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  5. fashioneggpplantJune 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    i have a similar shade by pur minerals, can't remember the exact name of the color but really nice too :)

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  6. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    No big, Lady E. looking forward to your schiap lipstick post.

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  7. Helen BlasJune 29, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    great find from Etude! :) It looks sheer and natural.

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