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Do you like gift with purchases?

Do you like gift with purchases?

For me, not really, because I tend to forget to use samples, and I have enough makeup bags to house half my collection (which you know, is a lot). The latter is not the norm, and I can see why GWPs are popular. I like when they include one or two full size items, or else decent travel-sized...

— Christine

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Round-up: Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Collection Overview

Round-up: Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Collection Overview

Here's a look at how the products I tried from the new Estee Lauder x Vicoria Beckham Collection performed!  My personal favorites are the Modern Mercury Highlighter and Eye Palette.

There are a few remaining pieces available via Bergdorf Goodman and most through ...

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Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Lipsticks & Lipgloss

Shades Reviewed

Estee Lauder Brazilian Nude Victoria Beckham Lipstick
Brazilian Nude
B

Limited Edition

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Estee Lauder Chilean Sunset Victoria Beckham Lipstick
Chilean Sunset
B+

Limited Edition

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Estee Lauder Moroccan Heat Victoria Beckham Lip Gloss
Moroccan Heat
D+

Limited Edition

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Rant & Rave: Double-Ended Brushes

Rant & Rave: Double-Ended Brushes

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Double-Ended Brushes

As someone who stores their brushes standing up, I’m not a fan, because no matter how good it is, I just don’t use them. If I keep any within my reach, I only use one side!

— Christine

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MAC Claretcast, Eros, Life's Blood Liptensity Lipsticks

Shades Reviewed

MAC Claretcast Liptensity Lipstick
Claretcast
A-

Discontinued

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MAC Eros Liptensity Lipstick
Eros
B

Discontinued

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MAC Life's Blood Liptensity Lipstick
Life's Blood
A-

Discontinued

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Kat Von D MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette for Holiday 2016

Kat Von D MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette for Holiday 2016

The MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette is a mashup of bold colors and must-have textures, celebrating the two sides within everyone—whether it’s soft and romantic, rock ‘n’ roll, or both. The palette’s top row features an explosive lineup of exclusive, never-before-seen metallic shades in Kat...

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This Week’s Sales for September 26th, 2016

This Week’s Sales for September 26th, 2016

Check out the best beauty sales and deals that are going on right now! In this post, you'll find a list of all active promo codes, sales, and the like across beauty and makeup retailers. This list automatically updates as new deals go live, too! (You can also check for the latest deals in our Deals & Sales section.)

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What makes a palette worth it for you?

What makes a palette worth it for you?

The product itself has to be high quality, and then it has to include mostly shades I’d use and enjoy using together. I know that I will not look for one palette and pick the one eyeshadow out of 20 in it to use with another set of eyeshadows, so being able to use the palette together (perhaps...

— Christine

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