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nars has the most fine-milled powder ever; and their blushes STAY...of course we all know about orgasm, but angelika is gorgeous too...i agree with whoever said that...and also they have a good color intensity to their powder/cream e/s, so those are worth a try
clinique has the best foundation, hands down. MAC offers amazing coverage, but their superfit foundation goes on super smooth with your fingers, and you don't need to set it with powder to avoid shine
benefit has really nice stuff, but their shawdow selection obviously have nothing on MAC's...highbeam, moonbeam, and the gilded pencil are faves...ooh, and hoola bronzer
dior has fuckin awesome lip products, and i've heard good things about their diorShow mascara
and lastly, chanel. damn good staying power on their eyeshadows and liners, the only products i've used from them. i also like the selections of colors in their quads and limited sets.
whew, hope i helped!