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Sneak Peek: Too Faced Le Grand Palais Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Too Faced Le Grand Palais Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Too Faced Le Grand Palais Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 1.93 oz.) includes 18 eyeshadows, two blushes, one highlighter, one bronzer, plus travel-sized versions of their eyeshadow primer, best-selling mascara, and liquid lipstick. As a heads up, this palette...

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Sneak Peek: Tarte Bling It On Blush Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Tarte Bling It On Blush Palette Photos & Swatches

Tarte Bling It On Amazonian Clay Blush Palette ($44.00 for 0.75 oz.) includes five blushes, and all but one is warm-toned (Dollface is the cooler-toned one, and it is also part of the permanent range). The exterior is a glittery black, which feels rough...

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Anastasia Midnight Liquid Lipstick

Anastasia Midnight Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is a deep black with a matte finish and neutral undertones. Anastasia Primary #2 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is glossier (95% similar). Anastasia Midnight (P, $18.00) is glossier (95% similar). Fenty Beauty F'n Black (P, $18.00) is darker (95% similar). Milani I Am Invincible (P, $6.99) is glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Witches (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Uninvited (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Ultra Night (111) (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C604 (DC, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). KVD Beauty Slayer (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Naughty (P, $20.00) is glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty #056 (P, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #50 (DC, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Skully (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NYX Chambord (P, $6.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC In the Spirit (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Hautecore (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Slayer (DC, $21.00) is lighter, less pigmented (95% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Midnight Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is a deep black with a matte finish and neutral undertones. Anastasia Primary #2 (Vol. 1) (PiP, ) is glossier (95% similar). Anastasia Midnight (P, $18.00) is glossier (95% similar). Fenty Beauty F'n Black (P, $18.00) is darker (95% similar). Milani I Am Invincible (P, $6.99) is glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Witches (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Uninvited (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Ultra Night (111) (P, $37.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever C604 (DC, $22.00) is glossier (95% similar). KVD Beauty Slayer (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Naughty (P, $20.00) is glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty #056 (P, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (DC, $18.00) is lighter, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #50 (DC, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Skully (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NYX Chambord (P, $6.00) is glossier (90% similar). MAC In the Spirit (LE, $19.00) is cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Hautecore (LE, $19.00) is glossier (90% similar). KVD Beauty Slayer (DC, $21.00) is lighter, less pigmented (95% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Here are the top five navy blue eyeshadows that I've tried and tested--they happen to be more shimmery than not--so perhaps next time around, I'll start adding finish into the mix :)

  1. Le Metier de Beaute Midnight Sky (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever I220 (A)
  3. ColourPop Etiquette (A)
  4. Giorgio Armani Minuit (A)
  5. MAC Lunar...

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Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Overview & Thoughts

MAC x Guo Pei Collection features a floral, fabric print on all of the products except the three Fluidlines (which just have gold-colored caps and the collaboration's logo). It is MAC's annual "luxe" collection, which is why pricing is significantly more than their standard...

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What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you?

What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you?

What was the last makeup launch or collection that stood out to you? Share!

ColourPop's fall collection, actually, as it was perfectly on-theme and well-done.

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

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Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Set Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Set Photos & Swatches

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Lipstick Set ($42.00 for 0.38 oz.) includes one full-size and seven miniature-sized Studded Kiss Lipstick. The full-sized shade is also the only limited edition/exclusive shade, as the other seven are...

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MAC x Guo Pei 129 & 213 Brushes Reviews & Photos (Quick)

MAC x Guo Pei 129 & 213 Brushes Reviews & Photos (Quick)

MAC x Guo Pei 129 Blush Brush ($46.00) is a specially packaged edition of MAC's standard blush brush (which costs $35.00 normally). It is one of my least favorite brushes, even for a MAC brush, as it scratchy and rough. It only takes a couple of washings before it loses...

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MAC x Charlotte Olympia Collection for Spring 2016 Announced

MAC x Charlotte Olympia Collection for Spring 2016 Announced

Inspired by pin-ups, silver screen sirens and the bygone era of old Hollywood glamour, British luxury shoe and accessory brand Charlotte Olympia collaborates with M∙A∙C on an unapologetically nostalgic collection of retro-glam colour. Coming...

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