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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #340

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #340

Share any beauty goodies you may have picked up in the last week or so, or maybe what's on your way or on your wish list for next week or month. :)

  • Haul: New Bite Beauty lipsticks
  • Weekend plans: Same ol', same ol' -- grocery shopping and brunch for sure on Sunday. I need to tidy up my desk, vanity,...

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Sneak Peek: Bite Beauty Summer 2016 Amuse Bouche Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Bite Beauty Summer 2016 Amuse Bouche Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

This May, six new shades of Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipsticks ($26.00 for 0.15 oz.) were released at Sephora. Not your average summer shades but a nice alternative if typical summer shades don't do it for ya! :) Full reviews to come.

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What's your makeup routine like when you're feeling under-the-weather but still want to wear makeup?

What's your makeup routine like when you're feeling under-the-weather but still want to wear makeup?

I still tend to do a full routine; I might go easier on the eyes or throw on a gloss instead of lipstick. If my eyes are watery/burning, I’ll just do a very light coat of mascara and no liner or eyeshadow.

— Christine

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Urban Decay Metallized Vice Lipsticks | Swatches + First Impressions

Urban Decay Metallized Vice Lipsticks | Swatches + First Impressions

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.11 oz.) is available in six finishes, and this post is highlighting the Metallized finish. According to the brand, it's supposed to be a "Cream with a high level of pearl," but I would say it's more like a hybrid between the Cream finish...

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Best Coral Blush for Summer

Best Coral Blush for Summer

What's the Best Coral Blush for Summer that you've tried?

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About this Feature

In this weekly feature, it's all about sharing your all-time favorites—what you'd recommend to others, what you've really enjoyed, and so on.

Tom Ford Love Lust <3 Forever and always!! [/weekly_feature]

Black Opal Nectar Baked Blush

Black Opal Nectar Baked Blush ($8.95 for 0.09 oz.) is a pinky plum with subtle, cool undertones and warmer, fine gold shimmer. Charlotte Tilbury Love is the Drug (P, $40.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Pat McGrath Nymphette (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Buxom Havana (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Clinique Rosy Pop (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Bicoastal (Bottom) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Dipped in Stars (LE, $31.00) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Vivid Flush (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Raindrops on Roses (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Maui (P, $38.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tarte Amp (-, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Lollipop (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Clinique Heather Pop (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Yum Yum Yum (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Pink Lemonade (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Come Hither (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Physicians Formula Rose (P, $12.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Becca Foxglove (DC, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Dame (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Black Opal Nectar Baked Blush ($8.95 for 0.09 oz.) is a pinky plum with subtle, cool undertones and warmer, fine gold shimmer. [written_dupes...

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Urban Decay Mega Matte Vice Lipsticks | Swatches + First Impressions

Urban Decay Mega Matte Vice Lipsticks | Swatches + First Impressions

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.011 oz.) is available in six finishes, and this post is highlighting the Mega Matte finish.  This was a new finish that was first seen in the Gwen Stefani collaboration with the shade 714, which is the only pre-existing...

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Urban Decay Comfort Matte Vice Lipsticks | Swatches + First Impressions

Urban Decay Comfort Matte Vice Lipsticks | Swatches + First Impressions

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.011 oz.) is available in six finishes, and this post is highlighting the Comfort Matte finish. A lot of the shades listed under this finish are shades from the previous Matte Revolution range. In general, the colors are very similar...

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Makeup Geek Chit Chat, Pillow Talk, Toxic, Rebel, Hot Pants Eyeshadows

Shades Reviewed

Makeup Geek Chit Chat Eyeshadow
Chit Chat
C+

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Makeup Geek Pillow Talk Eyeshadow
Pillow Talk
B-

Discontinued

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Makeup Geek Toxic Eyeshadow
Toxic
B+

Discontinued

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Makeup Geek Rebel Eyeshadow
Rebel
C+

Discontinued

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Makeup Geek Hot Pants Eyeshadow
Hot Pants
A-

Discontinued

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