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Sugar Cube

Oct 6th, 2009
Jeff Falk
Sugar Cube-Open Spring 07
Sugar Cosmetics introduced its Sugar Cube Makeup Box that includes two mini sugar slicks, eight eye shadows, tropic-tan bronzer duo and a mirror. The product is available online at www.sugarcosmetics.com.
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