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Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Fall 2016 Foiled Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Fall 2016 Foiled Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

There are nine new Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows ($10.00 for 0.05 oz.) for fall! I'll be testing them soon, but here are swatches for now:

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Sneak Peek: Tarte Color Wheel Blush Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Tarte Color Wheel Blush Palette Photos & Swatches

Tarte Color Wheel Amazonian Clay Blush Palette ($44.00 for 0.84 oz.) contains 10 blushes--five on each side of the palette--in the brand's Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush formula. My cheeks aren't thanking me at the moment, but hopefully you might for...

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Sneak Peek: Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Collection Photos & Swatches

Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Collection features a new formula, Rouge Allure Ink, available in eight shades, plus two new Rouge Allure Lip Colours and a new Rouge Allure Velvet Lip Colour. Here's a look at four of the new Rouge Allure Ink shades as well as the three new lipsticks:

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Sneak Peek: Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Palette Photos & Swatches

Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Face & Eye Palette ($69.00 for 0.30 oz.) includes three cheek colors and six eyeshadows. It comes in a zippered, gold case with a black tassel. Here's one of many holiday sneak peeks coming over the next...

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Bite Beauty Macaroon Multistick

Bite Beauty Macaroon Multistick ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. Chanel Rosewood (350) (P, $45.00) is warmer (95% similar). Illamasqua Peaked (P, $26.00) is glossier (95% similar). Tarte Fomo (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Thames (LE, $8.00) is less glossy (95% similar). MAC Brave (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Nouvelle Vogue (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M200 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Love Sick (22) (P, $14.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Rose (P, $57.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #1 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Red Water Lily (LE, $40.00) is brighter (90% similar). Bite Beauty Pastille (DC, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Peaches & Cream (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NYX Peach (DC, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Irreplaceable (LE, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Thirsty (LE, $7.00) is brighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Mother (P, $20.00) is darker, less glossy (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty Macaroon Multistick ($24.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin...

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What categories are least represented in your stash?

What categories are least represented in your stash?

I’m just going to think about my general go-tos rather than everything I have, because then the answer would be NONE. I tend to be more minimalist when it comes to bronzer, powder foundation, liquid eyeliner, face primer, and all hair products.

— Christine

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Round-up: Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color Extensions (Fall 2016) Overview

Round-up: Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color Extensions (Fall 2016) Overview

Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is supposed to have one-stroke color coverage with a hydrating, smoothing formula, and "nourishing shine." I was impressed with the formula as a whole, as the majority of the shades were very pigmented in one pass with a...

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Week in Review | September 10th through September 16th

Week in Review | September 10th through September 16th

Here's a look at the top 10 products reviewed in the last week, plus a summary of how many products and brands were reviewed and a break out of ratings! :)

What's been in your rotation the most this week? What caught your eye?

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MAC x Selena Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Lipglass

MAC Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "bubblegum pink with silver pearl." It's a light-medium rose pink with warm undertones and lots of silver sparkle. MAC Dreamy (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Bite Beauty Pink Pearl (DC, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Huda Beauty Snobby (P, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Under Your Spell (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (90% similar). Anastasia Pink Tourmaline (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty To the Moon (386) (LE, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Spark Joy (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Genie Kiss (384) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Khaaannnn! (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Cosmic (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Hack (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Musa (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Fu$$y (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Cultured (P, $21.00) is lighter, more pigmented (85% similar). ColourPop Big Bow (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). Too Faced Grin and Bare It (P, $20.00) is more pigmented (85% similar). Chanel Rose de Lune (LE, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC The Washing Machine (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Pink Pearl (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, less glossy (85% similar). Anastasia Pink Daiquiri (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "bubblegum pink with silver pearl." It's a light-medium rose pink with...

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