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Which discontinued fragrance would you like to see brought back?

Which discontinued fragrance would you like to see brought back?

Which discontinued fragrance would you like to see brought back? Share!

Tom Ford Amber Absolute, though they just recently brought it back for a limited time.

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Disney Collection Princess Mirrors at Sephora

Disney Collection Princess Mirrors at Sephora

This magical partnership between Disney and Sephora features a series of limited-edition collections filled with fantasy and spirit. Each Reigning Beauty compact mirror has been revitalized by Sephora in these exclusive collectible compacts, featuring Disney’s most iconic and popular princesses....

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Sugarpill x Edward Scissorhands Eyeshadow Palette

Sugarpill x Edward Scissorhands Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.24 oz.) contains six eyeshadows that range from matte to frost, cool to warm in tone. I liked it overall; it's not a slam-dunk, but it's an interesting composition of shades--a row of cooler shades, a row of...

Sugarpill x Edward Scissorhands Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.24 oz.) contains six eyeshadows that range from matte to frost, cool to warm in tone. ...

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Limited Edition
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The Dupe List: Wet 'n' Wild Reserve Your Cabana Color Icon Bronzer

The Dupe List: Wet 'n' Wild Reserve Your Cabana Color Icon Bronzer

Check out this post of the top, permanent dupes available for Wet 'n' Wild Color Icon Bronzer Reserve Your Cabana!

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MAC Deep Love Lipstick

MAC Deep Love Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep brown wine [with a Matte finish]." It's a dark burgundy-brown with warm, brick undertones and a semi-matte finish. MAC Antique Velvet (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Anita (DC, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Disturbed (DC, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Lax (DC, $6.50) is less glossy (90% similar). MAC Double Fudge (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Prim (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Grunge (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Frenemy (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Autumn Wind (54) (P, $14.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Cherries (P, $21.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Thousand Percent (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Editrix (250) (P, $30.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Velvet Teen (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Burberry Black Cherry (57) (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Chola (LE, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Manbun (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Bite Beauty Whiskey (DC, $26.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Pat McGrath McMenamy (LE, $38.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Rooch (LE, $6.50) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Velvet Rebellion (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Deep Love Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep brown wine [with a Matte finish]." It's a...

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MAC x Mariah Carey All I Want Lipstick for Holiday 2015

MAC x Mariah Carey All I Want Lipstick for Holiday 2015

All we want this holiday is M·A·C Mariah Carey, featuring All I Want Lipstick in a champagne shimmer frost. One shimmery swipe makes lips as fierce and timeless as the icon herself. Online exclusively in select markets this December.

“Mariah is the over...

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MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot

MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "pale silver shimmer." It's a soft, medium-dark taupe brown with warm undertones and a pearly shimmer. Clarins Nude #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Bounce Around (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Ciate Ellie (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Taupe Secret (01) (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). YSL Golden Glow #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Divine Rule (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #16 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Buxom Sequin Sparkle (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Silent Treatment #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Stellar (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Wave (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Vintage Selection (P, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chantecaille Triton (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Clarins The Essentials #5 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Dior Rose Garden #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Zoeva Wrapped in Silk (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "pale silver shimmer." It's a...

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Discontinued
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Guerlain Perles des Neiges Meteorites

Guerlain Perles des Neiges Meteorites ($80.00 for 1.00 oz.) is described as a "frosted light, radiance, and iridescence." It's a translucent, gold-shimmered beige with a luminous sheen. Guerlain Teint Beige (DC, $58.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Perles de Nuit (LE, $60.00) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Mythic (P, $59.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Teint Rose (DC, $58.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Luxurious Beige (LE, $82.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar). MAC Snowglobe (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Perles du Dragon (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Strobe Light (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar). Chanel Jardin de Camelias (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Cle de Peau Delicate Pink (14) (P, $55.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Highlight 01 (P, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Too Chic (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Teint Dore (DC, $58.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Perles de Legende (LE, $65.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Parure de Nuit (LE, $67.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Natasha Denona Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Rêve Salé I (LE, ) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Guerlain Perles des Neiges Meteorites ($80.00 for 1.00 oz.) is described as a "frosted light, radiance, and iridescence." It's a translucent,...

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MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush

MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone beige with gold pearl." It's a medium, peachy-orange with hints of beige and soft, gold shimmer. Urban Decay Streak Bronzer (-, )(95% similar). NARS Now or Never (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Sensual (P, $29.00)(85% similar). ColourPop Mercy Me (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (DC, $9.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Linda (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Matchmaker (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Urban Decay Indecent (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Cream Soda (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Pinch My Peach (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Essence Satin Coral (P, $2.99) is cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Kinky (DC, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Blazing Haute (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Crisp Whites (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Dior Coral Sunset (002) (LE, $57.00) is cooler (85% similar). ILIA I Put a Spell on You (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Persona Georgia (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Warm Soul Mineralize Blush ($27.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone beige with gold pearl." It's a...

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Permanent
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Is there one beauty-related skill you'd love to master but still can't get the hang of?

Is there one beauty-related skill you'd love to master but still can't get the hang of?

Is there one beauty-related skill you'd love to master but still can't get the hang of? Share!

False eyelashes! I've tried SOOO many tips and tricks, but I know the only way I'll ever master it is if I really commit to and practice applying them. Well, that's the hope.

Thanks to Kristin for today's...

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