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The Best Things We Bought This Year

Attention last-minute holiday shoppers and ladies who can't resist picking great gifts for themselves: the entire Shine staff has rounded up the very best items we bought in 2012. From fantastic no-run tights and comfy bras to makeout albums and must-have makeup, we love these purchases and strongly believe you will too.

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COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation, $9.49
"As a woman of color, I gave up trying to find foundation that actually matched my skin tone years ago. I'd custom-blend colors and it would still look horribly fake--too sallow or too dark or too pink--and it all felt like I'd slicked my face with oil. But this year I finally found a foundation that fit and, what's even better, it's not some overpriced ... more
Photo by: drugstore.com
COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation, $9.49
"As a woman of color, I gave up trying to find foundation that actually matched my skin tone years ago. I'd custom-blend colors and it would still look horribly fake--too sallow or too dark or too pink--and it all felt like I'd slicked my face with oil. But this year I finally found a foundation that fit and, what's even better, it's not some overpriced high-end brand. CoverGirl's Queen collection... where have you been all my life?" - Lylah Alphonse
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