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Sneak Peek: Too Faced Stardust Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Too Faced Stardust Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

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Too Faced Stardust Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette exclusively available at ULTA in collaboration with @vegas_nay. It contains twelve eyeshadows, and it is a predominantly warm-toned palette with shades that range from mostly matte white to...

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Survey Says... September 2nd, 2015

Survey Says... September 2nd, 2015

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Most long-wearing foundation?
  • Most long-wearing lipstick formula?
  • Most long-wearing blush formula?

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Kat Von D Doce Metal Crush Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Doce Metal Crush Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "metallic copper." It's a brightened, medium-dark copper with warm, red-orange undertones and a frosted finish. MAC Red Alert (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). LORAC Rust (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Morphe Firework (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Icon Date Eyes #3 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Double Feature #8 #1 (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Pat McGrath Mustafar Heat (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP Sunset #9 (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Brash (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Loose Change (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Campfire Girl (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Coppering (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Heatwave (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop DJ (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Star Myth (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Chanel Rouge Brule (128) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Vegas Lights (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NYX Fireball (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Goddess (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Coloured Raine Downtown (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop BPM (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Kat Von D Doce Metal Crush Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "metallic copper." It's a...

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Chanel Melody (98) Illusion d’Ombre Velvet Eyeshadow

Chanel Melody (98) Illusion d'Ombre Velvet Eyeshadow ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, light-medium peach with a hint of pink and a pearly sheen. theBalm Dream Boat (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hello Kitty Apple Pie (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Jardins Eclatants #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Black Tie Attire #2 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Kuala Lumpur I (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I524 Pinky Beige (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Comeback Kid (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). theBalm Stubborn (P, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Christmas Blend (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #2 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Last Sin (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). theBalm D2 (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Party Girl (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Cle de Peau Baby Universe #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Babe (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Precious (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Give Me Fire (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Enjoy (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Pont des Arts (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Envol (847) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chanel Melody (98) Illusion d'Ombre Velvet Eyeshadow ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a soft, light-medium peach with a hint of pink and a pearly sheen....

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Urban Decay Lit Naked Illuminated

Urban Decay Lit Naked Illuminated ($30.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "soft bronze shimmer with golden bronze sparkle." It's a muted, medium-dark tan brown with warm, yellow-orange undertones and gold sparkle. MAC Delicates (LE, $35.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Paradise Cove (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Lumiere d'Ete (LE, $80.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Gilded (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Spice (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Bronze Glow (P, $48.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #20M (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Luminous Bronze Light (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Hourglass Radiant Bronze Light (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Goddess (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Afternoon Snack (PiP, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Awesome Blossom (P, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). ColourPop Carry-On (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever #25I (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar). bareMinerals The High Dive (PiP, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Lit Naked Illuminated ($30.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "soft bronze shimmer with golden bronze...

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Chanel Blue Rhythm de Chanel Collection for Fall 2015

Chanel Blue Rhythm de Chanel Collection for Fall 2015

Les 4 Ombres ($61.00)

  • Tisse Jazz (244) (Limited Edition)
  • Tisse Smoky (246)

Ombre Essentielle ($29.50)

  • Swing (116)
  • Midnight (118)

Illusion d'Ombre Velvet ($36.00)

  • Melody (98)

Illusion d'Ombre ($36.00)

  • Mysterio (102) (Repromote)

Ligne Graphique de Chanel ($34.00)

  • Dream Blue...

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How do you manage to use up products?

How do you manage to use up products?

How do you manage to use up products? Share!

Unless I really focus on finishing something, it's unlikely that I will. For skincare, I usually stick with whatever I open until it is gone, but otherwise it's rare!

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

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Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Urban Spectrum Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Urban Spectrum Palette Photos & Swatches

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Urban Decay Urban Spectrum Palette ($55.00 for 0.75 oz.) will launch exclusively on UrbanDecay.com on October 20th. Full review to come!

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Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette Photos & Swatches

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Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette ($60.00 for 0.60 oz.) will launch on Urban Decay's website on September 12th and other retailers on September 25th. Here's a sneak peek -- working on testing and getting the rest of the photos ready! :)

>> CHECK OUT THE FULL REVIEW HERE!

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The Dupe List: Kat Von D Lolita Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

The Dupe List: Kat Von D Lolita Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

Check out this post of the top, permanent dupes available for KVD Beauty Everlasting Liquid Lipstick Lolita II!

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