Do you wait for reviews prior to making a beauty purchase?

Do you wait for reviews prior to making a beauty purchase?

If I have a skincare/haircare “issue” or “concern” I’m solving for, then I will absolutely look at reviews/guidance from friends, but for most makeup, I’m purchasing when it’s released so I don’t wait (or pay attention to) early reviews (I like to go in more “blind” with respect...

— Christine

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Best & Worst of Make Up For Ever Star Lit Diamond Powders

Best & Worst of Make Up For Ever Star Lit Diamond Powders

Make Up For Ever Star Lit Diamond Powders ($26.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a new, loose formula that can be used on eyes and face that is described as "an ultrafine, sparkling powder." It's more sparkly than the original Star Lit Powders, but likely much finer than the Star Lit Glitters (which I don't have and...

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Stila Shade Mystere Liquid Eyeshadows (Part 2)

Shades Reviewed

Stila Spellbound Shade Mystere Liquid Eyeshadow
Spellbound
F

Limited Edition

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Stila Mythical Shade Mystere Liquid Eyeshadow
Mythical
F

Limited Edition

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Stila Mystic Shade Mystere Liquid Eyeshadow
Mystic
F

Limited Edition

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Stila Psychic Shade Mystere Liquid Eyeshadow
Psychic
F

Limited Edition

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Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | December 29th through January 4th

Top 10 Highest-Rated Products | December 29th through January 4th

Happy Saturday! I always enjoy seeing what makes up the week's top ten highest-reviewed products, so I hope you find it somewhat interesting as well! :)

What was your week in review like?

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite look from the week:
  • Your most used product this week:
  • Any beauty discoveries (new or...

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Marc Jacobs Just Peachy, Diva, Sugar Sugar Le Marc Lip Frost Lipsticks

Shades Reviewed

Marc Jacobs Beauty Just Peachy Le Marc Lip Frost Lipstick
Just Peachy
B-

Limited Edition

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Diva Le Marc Lip Frost Lipstick
Diva
D

Limited Edition

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar Sugar Le Marc Lip Frost Lipstick
Sugar Sugar
F

Limited Edition

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MAC Melba/Lovecloud Powder Blush Duo

MAC Melba/Lovecloud Powder Blush Duo ($26.00 for 0.37 oz.) is a new, limited edition compact that features two blushes, both of which can be purchased individually within the brand's permanent line. I did find that they were both a little thinner in the compact compared to...

MAC Melba/Lovecloud Powder Blush Duo ($26.00 for 0.37 oz.) is a new, limited edition compact that features two blushes, both of which can be purchased...

B+
Limited Edition
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Have you ever done a low- or no-buy before?

Have you ever done a low- or no-buy before?

Not with beauty/makeup since buying is part of the “job” so-to-speak. I have done it in other areas of my life, like buying less clothes or shoes – I haven’t allowed myself to buy a scarf in five years because I had so many and never wore them (doesn’t get that cold, and I spend most of my...

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Tom Ford Lost Cherry Lip Color

Tom Ford Beauty Lost Cherry Lip Color ($60.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich, deeper red with very cool undertones that gave it more of a raspberry red hue. I found it appeared redder (less pink) on my lips, though, as it was nearly opaque. The consistency was lightly creamy,...

Tom Ford Beauty Lost Cherry Lip Color ($60.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich, deeper red with very cool undertones that gave it more of a raspberry red hue. ...

A
Limited Edition
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Sydney Grace Eyeshadows ("Shimmery Purple" Look)

Shades Reviewed

Sydney Grace Immortal Pressed Pigment Shadow
Immortal
A

Permanent

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Sydney Grace Dive Pressed Pigment Shadow
Dive
A

Permanent

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Sydney Grace As If Shimmer Shadow
As If
A-

Permanent

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #478

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #478

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other!

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