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ColourPop Medium-Dark/Deep Dark Strobing Kit

ColourPop Medium-Dark/Deep Dark Strobing Kit ($39.00 for 0.56 oz.) includes three Super Shock Cheek shades and three Lippie Stix shades. It is designed for darker skin, though two shades overlap with the kit for lighter skin tones (Parasol and Thistle) -- I would have loved...

ColourPop Medium-Dark/Deep Dark Strobing Kit ($39.00 for 0.56 oz.) includes three Super Shock Cheek shades and three Lippie Stix shades. It is...

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Chanel Rouge Noir Illusion d'Ombre Eyeshadow

Chanel Rouge Noir (857) Illusion d'Ombre Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "black red." It's a muted, dark plum with warmer undertones and fine gold and purple shimmer. Burberry Mulberry (24) (DC, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I834 Grape (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Aubergine (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Pop (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dior House of Pinks #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Fabulous Three #3 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Cle de Peau Stellar Gaze #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Wonderland (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Universal Appeal (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Stila Garnet (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Stila Deep Plum (LE, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Cabernet (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Stila Plum (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Jammin' (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Rich Core (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Rare Find (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Dior Blazing Gold #4 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Sensuous (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). NYX Punk Heart (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chanel Rouge Noir (857) Illusion d'Ombre Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "black red." It's a muted, dark plum with warmer...

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Chanel Rose de Lune Glossimer

Chanel Rose de Lune Glossimer ($30.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "shimmering soft pink." It's a sheer, light-medium pink with warm undertones and lots of pink and white shimmer/sparkle. Dior Dolly Pink (453) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Trashed (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Revlon Pinkissimo (DC, $7.99) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Noce Moscata (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pink Tulle (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 203P Golden Pink (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Christian Louboutin Beaute Altareva (P, $85.00) is more pigmented (90% similar). Pat McGrath Sunset Rose (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Viva Glam Ariana Grande (LE, $21.00) is less pigmented (90% similar). Pat McGrath Divine Rose (P, $30.00) is cooler (85% similar). Dior Swan (263) (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Maybelline Blushing Petal (505) (P, $8.99) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Baby Doll (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Soigne (P, $32.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). MAC Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (LE, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Domestic Diva (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Grin and Bare It (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Becca Guava/Opal (P, $24.00) is more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chanel Rose de Lune Glossimer ($30.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is described as a "shimmering soft pink." It's a sheer, light-medium pink with warm...

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5 Gorgeous Fall Lipglosses (2015 Edition)

5 Gorgeous Fall Lipglosses (2015 Edition)

It can be harder to find quality glosses in deeper hues, but here are some of my favorites!

  1. Bobbi Brown Naked Plum -- pink-shimmered plum
  2. NYX Spice Cake -- a pink-plum cream
  3. Urban Decay Vice -- a pink-berry
  4. Chanel Crushed Cherry -- a deep red
  5. Revlon HD Carnelian -- a bright, deep red

>> See side-by-side...

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Sephora Cappuccino, Nude Alert, Cherry Blossom Ultra Shine Lip Gels

What brand do you think has lost ground to competitors?

What brand do you think has lost ground to competitors?

What brand do you think has lost ground to competitors? Share!

MAC and Estee Lauder. I think there are too many alternatives to mid-to-high-end, and more people shop online so the heavy physical store distribution network that MAC has may not be as advantageous as it used to be (plus, Sephora). I...

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Chanel La Merveilleuse Rouge Allure Velvet & Rouge Noir Rouge Allure Lipsticks

ColourPop Fair/Medium Strobing Kit

ColourPop Fair/Medium Strobing Kit ($39.00 for 0.56 oz.) includes three Super Shock Cheek shades and three Lippie Stix. This is one of two kits (the other is for Medium Dark/Deep Dark skin tones).

ColourPop Fair/Medium Strobing Kit ($39.00 for 0.56 oz.) includes three Super Shock Cheek shades and three Lippie Stix. This is one of two kits (the...

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MAC Oh, Darling! In Extra Dimension Skinfinish

MAC Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfinish ($35.00 for 0.31 oz.) is described as a "metallic gold." It's a light-medium, yellow gold with warm, orange-brown undertones and a metallic sheen. Tarte Whimsical (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Always One Jump Ahead (LE, $35.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Rosy Cheer (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Gold Ore (P, $39.00) is lighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Magic Star (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, more muted (95% similar). Catrice Warm Embrace (P, $6.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). Rare Beauty Exhilarate (P, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop On the Loose (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Maybelline Molten Gold (P, $9.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). Laura Geller Gilded Honey (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). Dose of Colors Gold is the New Black (P, $28.00) is brighter (95% similar). NARS Ibiza (P, $38.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Electric Slide (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Fearless (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia So Hollywood (DC, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar). Milani Sunglow (P, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Mimosa (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Whisper of Gilt (P, $42.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Maybelline Gold (300) (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). Persona Zuma (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfinish ($35.00 for 0.31 oz.) is described as a "metallic gold." It's a light-medium, yellow gold with warm,...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #309

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #309

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Cle de Peau holiday collection, Too Faced Le Maison, Stila holiday!
  • Weekend plans: SOO behind! Trying to catch-up on editing photos and getting sneak peeks up.
  • What are your favorite pizza toppings?: Sausage, onion, basil, garlic!

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