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5 Gorgeous Copper Lipsticks to Try for Fall

5 Gorgeous Copper Lipsticks to Try for Fall

I touched on some of my favorite copper eyeshadows last month, but coppery lip colors are becoming more and more prevalent with each passing season (much to my surprise!), so here are a few that I really like:

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Laura Mercier Daring by Day & Night Eye & Cheek Colour Palettes for Holiday 2015

What makes you interested in a makeup palette?

What makes you interested in a makeup palette?

What makes you interested in a makeup palette?/strong> Share!

I want to instantly see color combinations come together -- I want to get inspired by what's in the palette. There should be obvious combinations that jump out, but then when I look more closely at it, there are even more that come to...

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MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows with a muted, smoky, blue-leaning vibe. Again, it's a palette with three so-so shades and three misses, so there's nothing here that's particularly impressive. You're better off choosing...

MAC Enchanted Eyes/Navy Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.15 oz.) includes six eyeshadows with a muted, smoky, blue-leaning vibe. Again, it's a palette...

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Sephora Peek-a-boo Pink, Pink Dahlia, Plum Fiction Ultra Shine Lip Gels

NARS x Steven Klein Sephora Exclusives Online Now!

NARS x Steven Klein Sephora Exclusives Online Now!

Just a heads up, Sephora launched the exclusive One Shocking Moment Cheek Palette and Killer Heels Lipstick Set, both which are exclusive to Sephora (and were slated for a November 1st launch) are now available for purchase today. I remember several readers mentioned the blush palette and wanted to...

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MAC Gleeful Mineralize Blush

MAC Gleeful Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep dirty blue pink with gold pearl." It's a medium-dark reddish-plum with strong, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. Makeup Geek Covet (P, $10.00) is more muted, warmer (95% similar). NARS Realm of the Senses #2 (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Alice (LE, $39.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Call the Shots (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Soulshine #3 (LE, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Summer Dual Intensity Blush II (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Invite Only (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Vengeful (Right) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Love Thing (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #5 (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Milani Red Vino (P, $7.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Goulue (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (85% similar). Illamasqua Allure (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Drive Me Crazy (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty De Cherubique (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Taos (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Secret Admirer (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Becca Dahlia (DC, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Cherry Nectar (DC, $49.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Gleeful Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep dirty blue pink with gold pearl." ...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #310

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #310

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Make Up For Ever's holiday palette, Bite Beauty October lipstick!
  • Weekend plans: We moved to Arizona, and all of our furniture arrives this morning, so... unpack!
  • How many cities have you lived in?: Seven in total, but in terms of geographic areas, four more...

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What's your favorite part about holiday collections?

What's your favorite part about holiday collections?

What's your favorite part about holiday collections? Share!

I like that you can often get more for your money - so value sets and kits! I'm not so much into the mega palettes, but some of the palettes you find during the holiday season are really nice.

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Sneak Peek: Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Palette Photos & Swatches

Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette ($65.00 for 1.24 oz.) includes 32 eyeshadows, six blushes, and two highlighters. This one is a mega-palette for sure! Full review to come sooner rather than later! :)

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