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Giorgio Armani Maestro Brushes Now Available

Giorgio Armani Maestro Brushes Now Available

The couture makeup artistry of Giorgio Armani meets the excellence of Japanese calligraphy brush-making in the new Armani Maestro Brushes. Exclusively hand crafted for precision and comfort, the Armani Maestro Brushes are perfect for applying, blending, layering and shading. Attain the highest...

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Are there occasions where you won't wear any makeup?

Are there occasions where you won't wear any makeup?

If I’m going to be doing an outdoor activity for a prolonged period of time, especially if it is warmer out, like hiking. If I’m really sick, then I would also skip!

— Christine

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Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette for November 2015

Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette for November 2015

We have a thing for strong, independent women. And if they dig makeup, even better. So it should come as no surprise that: A) we’re big fans of Gwen Stefani and B) we’ve been dying to collaborate with her for years.

Urban Decay introduces the limited-edition UD | Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow...

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Survey Says... November 11th, 2015

Survey Says... November 11th, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Last nail polish you used?
  • Last lip color you wore?
  • Last foundation you wore?

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MAC Von Teese Lipstick

MAC Von Teese Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "vivid tomato red [with a Matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. MAC Starlett Scarlet (LE, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Dynasty Red (LE, $19.00) is more muted, less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay 714 (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nikita (Left) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Maybelline Siren in Scarlet (P, $7.99) is cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Best Revenge (P, $55.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bite Beauty Candied Maple (LE, $24.00) is brighter (95% similar). MAC My Inner Femme (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Hourglass Raven (P, $28.00) is brighter, less glossy (95% similar). MAC Leading Lady Red (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Red Rock (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior 999 Matte (999) (P, $35.00) is more muted, cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay 714 (P, $18.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Miss Argentina (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar). KVD Beauty Underage Red (P, $19.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Santa Sangre (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Hourglass I Still (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Rosehip (DC, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Camelia Rouge (357) (LE, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty How Rouge (340) (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Von Teese Lipstick ($18.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "vivid tomato red [with a Matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with warm, orange...

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Tarte Tartelette 2 In Bloom Amazonian Clay Palette for Holiday 2015

Tarte Tartelette 2 In Bloom Amazonian Clay Palette for Holiday 2015

Calling all firecrackers, flower children, activists and sweethearts! Discover 12 stunning Tartelette shadows to set your beauty routine into full bloom. With 9 mattes and 3 lusters, these lid liner and crease pairings allow you to create stunning, smoldering looks without the guesswork. Powered by...

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Have you ever been so turned off by packaging that you didn't buy a product you wanted?

Have you ever been so turned off by packaging that you didn't buy a product you wanted?

I can’t recall that being true! If the packaging was actually faulty, I might avoid purchasing additional shades if it was going to cause issues (e.g. a cream eyeshadow prone to drying out).

— Christine

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