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Makeup Geek Petal Pusher, Carnival, Curfew, Motown, Fairytale Eyeshadows

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Makeup Geek Petal Pusher Eyeshadow
Petal Pusher
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Makeup Geek Carnival Eyeshadow
Carnival
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Makeup Geek Curfew Eyeshadow
Curfew
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Makeup Geek Motown Eyeshadow
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Makeup Geek Fairytale Eyeshadow
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Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Cool-Toned Edition)

Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Cool-Toned Edition)

For those who prefer their cheek colors on the cooler side, today's edition features cool-toned options for blushes with a more luminous sheen (see yesterday's warm-toned picks).

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Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Matte Eyeshadows (2015) Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Makeup Geek Matte Eyeshadows (2015) Photos & Swatches

There are several new shades of Makeup Geek Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) that launched recently. A few are reformulated versions of past shades, while one was in their palette (Mirage), but most of them are new to the line. Full reviews to come!

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MAC Full Fuchsia Blush

MAC Full Fuchsia Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright intense fuchsia [with a Frost finish]." It's a bold, bright, medium fuchsia-pink with strong, blue undertones and a fine shimmer-sheen. MAC Azalea (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Coeur Battant (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Let's Be Friends (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Wayne Goss Shocking (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Jilted (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, glossier (85% similar). ColourPop Flamenco (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Kosas 8th Muse (High Intensity) (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer, glossier (85% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter (80% similar). Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Full Fuchsia Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright intense fuchsia [with a Frost finish]." It's a bold, bright, medium...

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Sneak Peek: ColourPop Creme Gel Liners Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: ColourPop Creme Gel Liners Photos & Swatches

ColourPop Creme Gel Liner ($5.00 for 0.01 oz.) just launched yesterday in 24 shades (all permanent). These coordinate with the cream gel eyeliners by the same name. Full reviews to come!

After going through several of the shades on the brand's website, I did discover that...

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Sneak Peek: ColourPop Creme Gel Colours Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: ColourPop Creme Gel Colours Photos & Swatches

ColourPop Creme Gel Colour ($6.00 for 0.11 oz.) is a gel-based eyeliner that comes in a pot. There are 24 shades, and they are available for sale presently. There are also 24 matching eyeliner pencils (swatches to come shortly). Full reviews soon! :)

After going through...

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Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

Top 10: Luminous Blushes (Warm-Toned Edition)

If you've followed my favorites, you'll know that I favor more shimmery blush, and specifically, luminous blush. The kind of shimmer that doesn't read frosted or metallic but more of glowing sheen. Here are some of my favorites of the moment!

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LORAC Ultimate Unzipped Collection for Holiday 2015

LORAC Ultimate Unzipped Collection for Holiday 2015

Get UNZIPPED and unleash your natural beauty with Lorac's Ultimate Unzipped Collection! This exclusive, limited edition collection includes the original Unzipped Eye Shadow Palette, Unzipped GOLD Eye Shadow Palette, and the Unzipped Cheek + Alter Ego Lipstick Set. Lorac: Unzipped, Uninhibited and...

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