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If you can't afford the gem, these beauty products are the next best thing
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July (Cancer & Leo)
Stone: Ruby

Meaning: Harmony, peace and nobility

Healing properties: The wearer of a ruby is said to have the power to attract good friends and good luck. Because of their red hue, they were thought to be able to stop bleeding and used as a talisman of invincibility in times of war.

Products: Glow by Dr. Brandt Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracreme, $65. Infused with micronized ruby crystals, this moisturizer illuminates and evens skin tone.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Ruby, $22.50. Formulated with nourishing oils, waxes and sugar, this lip treatment provides protection and just the right amount of color.

Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact, $51. The ruby powder formula interacts with light to create a jaw-dropping ruby red lip. Plus, the case is a chic, sleekly designed compact designed by Parisian jeweler Lorenz Baumer.

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August (Leo & Virgo)
Stone: Peridot

Meaning: Strength and protection

Healing properties: This rare stone, only found after a volcanic eruption or inside a meteorite, is thought to ward off depression, nightmares and evil.

Products: Lush Green Bubble Bar, $5.95. A bright green bubble bar bursting with orange and lime oils infuses your bath with a refreshing scent, while extra virgin coconut oil softens and moisturizes skin.

Julep Nail Polish in Etta, $4.99. The spitting image of the peridot gem, this bright green metallic polish shimmers and shines in sunlight.

Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense in Peridot, $16.50. A green-brown color with just a flash of gold, this eyeliner will pick up on golden flecks in green and brown eyes, and provide stunning contrast to baby blues.

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September (Virgo & Libra)
Stone: Sapphire

Meaning: Honesty, loyalty, wisdom and trust

Healing properties: Given as a gift, sapphire is thought to protect loved ones from envy and harm.

Products: Ultra Chi Sapphire Chrome Iron, $99.95. In a bright blue color, this flat iron is as fashionable as it is functional.

Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner in Sapphire, $24. A smudge-resistant, fade-proof liner in scintillating sapphire is all your eyes need for a precisely defined pop.

Dolce & Gabbana The Lipgloss in Pink Sapphire, $31. This luxe lip gloss is the perfect gift for the September-born girl who likes the lesser-known pink sapphire. In a lilac, multi-color shade, this gloss has a sheer, iridescent finish.

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October (Libra & Scorpio)
Stone: Opal

Meaning: Hope, innocence and creativity

Healing properties: According to legend, opal has a mind of its own, and is thought to reflect the true character of its wearer. A bad seed might experience misfortune while wearing the stone, while a good-hearted person might be graced with good luck.

Products: Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion Set, $185. The brand dermatologists swear by. This set contains a special infuser that increases the effectiveness of products, making your skin brighter and more luminescent.

Make Up For Ever Diamond Powder in White Mauve, $25. This shimmery powder captures the pearly iridescence of the opal, radiating extreme brilliance the moment it's applied.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Vivid Shine Lipstick in Pearlescent Luminizer, $26. Packed with light-emitting prism pearls, this lipstick is captivating on its own or layered on top of another color.

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November (Scorpio & Sagittarius)
Stone: Citrine

Meaning: Health and vitality

Healing properties: Known as "the healing quartz," citrine is thought to support health, energy and warmth in the wearer.

Products: Coach Citrine Blossom Fragrance, $45. A bright, citrus scent, this fragrance captures the vivacious qualities of scintillating citrine.

Stila Jewel Eye Shadow in Citrine, $20. Glamorous and glittering, this golden shade provides a wash of can't-look-away sparkle.

Tom Ford Illuminating Highlight Pen in Citrine, $52. This golden, reflective highlighter showcases cheekbones and eyes in all the right light.

BY EMILY WOODRUFF | DEC 3, 2014 | SHARES
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