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This Week’s Sales for October 5th, 2015

This Week’s Sales for October 5th, 2015

Starting today, Saks is offering a large tote filled with unique, travel-sized samples with $125 beauty purchase when you use code FALLGIFT2, while supplies last, limit one per customer.!

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When you join one of the below websites, you can earn cash back on orders made at thousands of...

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What brand do you feel most loyal to?

What brand do you feel most loyal to?

What brand do you feel most loyal to? Share!

None anymore. When I first got into makeup, definitely MAC, but the longer I review, I find loyalty to be at odds with trying to be as objective as possible.

Thanks to Audrey for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eyes & Blush Palette

Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eye & Blush Palette ($90.00 for 0.40 oz.) includes five eyeshadows housed in the top tier and then four blushes hidden beneath it in the lower tier. I'm not a fan of the blush formula they use in these tiered...

Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eye & Blush Palette ($90.00 for 0.40 oz.) includes five eyeshadows housed in the top...

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5 Faves: Glossy Lipsticks for Fall 2015

5 Faves: Glossy Lipsticks for Fall 2015

My favorite kind of finish on lipstick is something that's luminous with slight pearl--a glossier finish one but one that doesn't wear away in a nanosecond. Here are some of my favorites for fall!

  1. Givenchy Nude Guipure -- a light pink
  2. Bobbi Brown Neutral Rose -- a subdued pink
  3. Too Faced Melted Villain --...

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LORAC Mega PRO 2 Palette Now Available Online!

LORAC Mega PRO 2 Palette Now Available Online!

LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.45 oz.) is now available for purchase online, exclusively at ULTA. It should also be in-store, too :) My review is here; the palette is best-suited for someone who likes the softness of LORAC eyeshadows and uses a...

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MAC Raizin Blush

MAC Raizin Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "golden reddish-brown." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark chocolate brown with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Chivalry (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Naturally Enhanced (LE, $34.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Bite Beauty Anise (P, $24.00) is glossier (90% similar). The Estee Edit Ember Glow (04) (P, $28.00) is cooler (85% similar). NARS Melina (Contour) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Chanel Cheeky (79) (DC, $38.00) is lighter (80% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Vegas (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Raizin Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "golden reddish-brown." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark chocolate brown with...

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If you were to design a makeup room, what would it look like?

If you were to design a makeup room, what would it look like?

If you were to design a makeup room, what would it look like? Share!

It'd be a large room with sliding glass doors to let a lot of natural light in but with lush curtains that could black out the light if it was too much (and also to keep the room cooler during hotter months!). There would be one...

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Makeup Geek Duochrome Pigments (Part 1)

Shades Reviewed

Makeup Geek Mood Ring Pigment
Mood Ring
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Makeup Geek Sugar Rush Pigment
Sugar Rush
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Makeup Geek Chameleon Pigment
Chameleon
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MAC Rhubarb Blush

MAC Rhubarb Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright magenta [with a Satin finish]." It's a bright, raspberry pink with cool, blue undertones and satin finish. Tom Ford Beauty Narcissist (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sephora Hey Jealousy (17) (P, $14.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Pink Desire (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Let's Be Friends (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B218 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Basically (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). By Terry Tropical Sunset #3 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Clinique Berry Pop (03) (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Seed U Later (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). NARS Coeur Battant (P, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar). Salt New York Blackberry (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Rosy Does It (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar). MAC Azalea (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). Wayne Goss Shocking (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Makeup Geek Rendezvous (P, $10.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Rhubarb Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "bright magenta [with a Satin finish]." It's a bright, raspberry pink with cool,...

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