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Shopping Guide: 10 Compacts That Are Just As Gorgeous On the Inside
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Not only is the compact sleek and beautiful, the product inside is just as artfully designed.
SH Cosmetics Maple Leaf Bronzer: $36 -
Estee Lauder has brought back its classic textured compact. Oh, and the makeup's nice too.
Estee Lauder Golden Alligator C -
The inspiration for this luminous compact was "moonlight."
Clé de Peau Beauté Cream Eye Color: $4 -
With flower on the outside and a flower on the inside your face will feel as fresh as a daisy.
Guerlain Meteorite Compact Powder: $56 -
Guerlain also makes this little gem, a compact containing pearls that become face powder. Just don't confuse them for your vitamins.
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The packaging just does what it promises: hello, rosy glow.
Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Co -
Is that a lion on your face or are you just using absurdly cool makeup?
Chantecaille White Tiger Poudre Delicat: $85 -
This Dior eye makeup palette comes wrapped in tweed with a little bow. Because it's a gift, of course.
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Inspired by Italian lace, this powder is so pretty you might not even want to use it.
Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian Lace Powder -
This bronzer will give you a healthy glow, and the packaging will make it all feel blessedly natural.