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Sephora Cyber Monday Deals 2015 (More Sets!)

Sephora Cyber Monday Deals 2015 (More Sets!)

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Well, for everyone who was wondering why Sephora didn't have philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser available during Black Friday, we have our answer.  It's a Cyber Monday ($15.00, $36 value) is the 12 oz. size ($15.00, $36 value, 12 oz. size).  In addition to the mega sets I posted about...

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Sponsored: A Gift Guide for Limited Edition Favorites at Sephora

Sponsored: A Gift Guide for Limited Edition Favorites at Sephora

Make Up For Ever 15 Artist Palette ($59.00) should come as no surprise, given how much I adore the Artist Shadow formula! The brand's limited edition palettes are a great way to snag several shades for way, way less than the cost of individual shades. (Read reviews or see swatches.)

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NYX Electro HD Blush

NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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5 Great Matte Brown Eyeshadows

5 Great Matte Brown Eyeshadows

On the opposite end of the finish spectrum, let's take a look at some matte browns! I was hoping to pull in a cooler-toned option or two, but they, unfortunately, tend to be under-performers compared to warmer browns in my experience. We need more cool-toned browns.

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ColourPop Fast Lane, Zulu, Work Out, Maybe Creme Gel Liner & Colours

Shades Reviewed

ColourPop Fast Lane Crème Gel Liner
Fast Lane
B+

Permanent

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ColourPop Fast Lane Crème Gel Liner
Fast Lane
A

Permanent

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ColourPop Zulu Crème Gel Liner
Zulu
B-

Permanent

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ColourPop Zulu Crème Gel Colour
Zulu
B

Permanent

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ColourPop Work Out Crème Gel Liner
Work Out
D+

Permanent

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ColourPop Work Out Crème Gel Liner
Work Out
B

Permanent

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ColourPop Maybe Crème Gel Liner
Maybe
B-

Discontinued

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ColourPop Maybe Crème Gel Colour
Maybe
C

Discontinued

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