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If you had five minutes to complete your makeup and could only use 5 products, which would you use?

If you had five minutes to complete your makeup and could only use 5 products, which would you use?

If you had five minutes to complete your makeup and could only use 5 products, which would you use? Share!

IT Cosmetics CC Cream, MAC Brun Eyeshadow (for brows), mascara, Chanel Jersey blush, and Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Gloss (whatever shade I was feeling like that day!).

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Viseart Sultry Muse (05) Eyeshadow Palette

Viseart Sultry Muse (05) Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a set of warm-leaning eyeshadows in mostly neutral hues, like beige, brown, and copper. I wish there was more variation in the colors as there are a few copper-hued...

Viseart Sultry Muse (05) Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a set of warm-leaning eyeshadows in mostly...

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MAC MACnificent Me Collection for Fall 2015

MAC MACnificent Me Collection for Fall 2015

Whoever you are and whatever your style…put your heart and soul into it. Out of the many thousands of inspiring individuals who entered our contest, we found six people who are truly 100% M·A·Cnificent, transforming them into the faces of our fall colour collection....

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Christian Louboutin Loubiminette Sheer Voile Lip Colour

Christian Louboutin Loubiminette Sheer Voile Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, bluish undertones and a light sheen and slight pearl. Revlon Berry Couture (P, $8.49) is cooler (90% similar). Revlon Whimsical (115) (DC, $8.99) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). MAC Feeling Amorous? (LE, $20.00) is brighter (90% similar). Revlon Sorbet (DC, $7.49) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Very Pink (360) (P, $37.00) is brighter, more pigmented (90% similar). MAC Quite the Thing! (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Chanel Ina (450) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Aphrodite (LE, $52.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Estee Lauder Passionate (P, $30.00) is brighter, more pigmented, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Viva (95) (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fathom (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cruising (LE, $36.00) is lighter, more muted, less pigmented (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Christian Louboutin Loubiminette Sheer Voile Lip Colour ($90.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium-dark...

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This Week’s Sales for September 7th, 2015

This Week’s Sales for September 7th, 2015

Cash Back/Rebates

When you join one of the below websites, you can earn cash back on orders made at thousands of retailers.  For example, if you place a $50 order at a retailer with 10% cash back, you'll receive $5 in cash back.   Below you'll find the best beauty-related retailers to earn cash...

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For an outdoor formal event in warm temperatures (like an outdoor wedding), what products would you choose and why?

For an outdoor formal event in warm temperatures (like an outdoor wedding), what products would you choose and why?

For an outdoor formal event in warm temperatures (like an outdoor wedding), what products would you choose and why? Share!

I would do something lightweight, neutral on the eyes, maybe a berry or red lip (longer-wearing), but the main difference is really to use a setting spray (Clarins' Fix'n is my...

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Gucci Cosmic Deco Magnetic Color Shadow Quad

Gucci Cosmic Deco Magnetic Color Shadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.17 oz.) is set of smokier shades that leans warm in tone. Three of the four shades are quite shimmery, and those three performed better than the one more matte shade, unfortunately. I'm always surprised to see...

Gucci Cosmic Deco Magnetic Color Shadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.17 oz.) is set of smokier shades that leans warm in tone. Three of the four shades are...

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Urban Decay Cosmic 24/7 Travel Eyeliner Set for Holiday 2015

Urban Decay Cosmic 24/7 Travel Eyeliner Set for Holiday 2015

Cosmic Travel Set ($29.00) (Limited Edition)

Whether you're packing light or looking for the perfect gift, Cosmic Travel-Size Set of 5 doesn't disappoint. Urban Decay loaded this limited-edition set with five travel-size 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils - for...

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Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows

Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows

Metallic/frosted copper eyeshadows are a dime a dozen! I went through all of the permanent versions of that medium, orange-based copper shade and here are the top five performers:

  1. Ardency Inn Copper (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever ME700 (A+)
  3. NYX Liquid Gold (A)
  4. Urban Decay Half Baked (A)
  5. MAC Amber Lights (A)

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