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Rant & Rave: Brush Sets

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Holiday 2015 Giorgio Armani Maestro Brushes
Holiday 2015 Giorgio Armani Maestro Brushes
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Rant & Rave: Brush Sets

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Brush Sets

When they’re full-sized, I like them, because you can often save a little money compared to buying them separately. I prefer smaller brush sets (3-7 brushes), rather than mega-sets, as mega sets often include shapes/sizes that I would rarely use.  I’m not a fan of minis/travel-sets in general as they tend to be lower in quality, even though I’d love to see more short-handled options out there.

— Christine

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Bite Beauty #012 (Sugar Plum) Creme Deluxe Lipstick

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Bite Beauty #012 Lip Lab Limited Release Crème Deluxe Lipstick

Bite Beauty #012 (Sugar Plum) Creme Deluxe Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "festive pink-red." It's a brightened, medium-dark pinky-red with cool undertones and a satin finish. Dior Marilyn (LE, $40.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Alain (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Love Goddess (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Luxembourg (PiP, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Estee Lauder Lava (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Trophy Wife (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop London Fog (P, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). NYX Bloody Mary (P, $6.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty Sour Cherry (DC, $26.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Red Rage (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Bite Beauty #078 (P, $18.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Psycho (DC, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Carmine Rouge (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC By Special Order (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Eden (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC So Good For You (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Emma (LE, $36.00) is more muted (90% similar). Chanel Luxuriant (150) (P, $45.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). NARS Dragon Girl (P, $27.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Clinique Cherry Pop (P, $19.50) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bite Beauty #012 (Sugar Plum) Creme Deluxe Lipstick ($36.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "festive pink-red." ...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Velvetease Lip Pencils Photos & Swatches

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Sneak Peek: MAC Velvetease Lip Pencils Photos & Swatches
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Sneak Peek: MAC Velvetease Lip Pencils Photos & Swatches

MAC Velvetease Lip Pencil ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a new, permanent product range that will be available online on December 10th and in-stores on December 17th. There are 12 shades, and they are all permanent. According to MAC, the formula is supposed to have...

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This Week’s Sales for December 7th, 2015

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This Week’s Sales for December 7th, 2015
Beauty Sales & Deals

This Week’s Sales for December 7th, 2015

Cash Back/Rebates

When you join one of the below websites, you can earn cash back on orders made at thousands of retailers.  For example, if you place a $50 order at a retailer with 10% cash back, you'll receive $5 in cash back.   Below you'll find the best beauty-related retailers to earn cash...

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Makeup Sales & Deals This Week

All of the active deals and sales in beauty in one place. Updated with new deals as they go live!

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What is your current brush cleaning routine like?

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Christine |
Chikuhodo Beautylish Sakura Cheek Brush
Chikuhodo Beautylish Sakura Cheek Brush
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What is your current brush cleaning routine like?

I try to wash my brushes at least once a week, if not two to three times a week (depending on how many brushes I used that particular week). I’m fortunate that I have quite a few brushes, so I go a week without washing and still have clean ones to reach for. I have come to prefer starting with...

— Christine

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MAC x Ellie Goulding Halcyon Nights Palette

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MAC Halcyon Nights Ellie Goulding Face Kit

MAC Halcyon Nights Face Kit ($44.00 for 0.36 oz.) includes four powder eyeshadows and one Cream Colour Base (cream product), with the cream product housed underneath the powders, so you shouldn't get too much cross-contamination from the powders. I liked it overall, though...

MAC Halcyon Nights Face Kit ($44.00 for 0.36 oz.) includes four powder eyeshadows and one Cream Colour Base (cream product), with the cream product...

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Too Faced Love Flush Blush Wardrobe for Spring 2016

Year: 2016 Launches
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Too Faced Love Flush Blush Wardrobe for Spring 2016
Year: 2016 Launches

Too Faced Love Flush Blush Wardrobe for Spring 2016

Blush all day and night with the flush of true love! The long-wear, fade-proof, smudge-proof formula keeps your cheeks perfectly flushed for up to 16 hours. Six high-impact shades give a pretty pop of color for any skin tone - all in one adorable mirrored palette.

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5 Shades of Serenity

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5 Shades of Serenity
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5 Shades of Serenity

Here's the second shade chosen for Color of the Year, "Serenity." It'll be interesting to see this color incorporated into just about every mainstream brand's releases in 2016, because it's a difficult color to do well. Pastels in general can be tricky, and shades of this kind of periwinkle blue...

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