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Sephora Flirt It Up (06) Colorful Blush

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Sephora Flirt It Up (06) Colorful Blush

Sephora Flirt It Up (06) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, medium pink-coral with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00) is more muted, cooler (95% similar). NARS Peep Show (LE, $30.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar). NYX Peach (DC, $5.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Heat Index (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Coral Flower (DC, $49.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Melt Into Spring (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Vibration (270) (P, $45.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Technicolor (PiP, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Rare Beauty Nearly Mauve (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Crave (LE, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #7 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Darling (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte True Love (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Smashing (LE, $29.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). MAC Hipness (LE, $24.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Live (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced How Deep is Your Love? (P, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Fearless (P, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Strawberry Drip (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sephora Flirt It Up (06) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, medium pink-coral with warm...

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Have you ever given feedback to a brand about poor customer service?

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Dior Exuberante (766) 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette
Dior Exuberante (766) 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette
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Have you ever given feedback to a brand about poor customer service?

Have you ever given feedback to a brand about poor customer service? Share!

Yes, I definitely have! I almost always received a generic form letter about how they appreciate my feedback but not much else.

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ColourPop Cruel Intentions, Never Been Kissed, Girl Power Super Shock Cheeks

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Top 5: Plum Lipsticks for Fall 2015

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Top 5: Plum Lipsticks for Fall 2015
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Top 5: Plum Lipsticks for Fall 2015

Here are five of my current favorite plum-hued lipsticks to get you thinking about fall! :) What are your must-haves?

  1. Urban Decay Sheer Beso -- a soft, pink-plum
  2. Maybelline Touch of Spice -- a medium-dark rosy plum
  3. Bite Beauty Rosewood -- a softened, medium rose plum
  4. Urban Decay Rapture -- a brightened,...

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Sephora Jubilant (21) Colorful Highlighter

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Sephora Jubilant (21) Colorful Blush

Sephora Jubilant (21) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, light-medium yellow gold with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. Wet 'n' Wild Golden Flower Crown (P, $4.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Champagne Pop (LE, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NARS Hot Sand (PiP, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Gilded Honey (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pieno Sole (LE, $68.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Milani Bronze Burst #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Glowing Nude (002) (LE, $58.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). L'Oreal Golden (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Warm Glow (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NYX Narcissistic (P, $9.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Cle de Peau Sand Beige (13) (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (90% similar). bareMinerals The Shining Moment (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Terracotta Sun in the City Illuminating Powder (LE, $70.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Oh, Darling! (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Electric Slide (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Anastasia So Hollywood (DC, $28.00) is cooler (90% similar). Becca Champagne Pop (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Becca Opal (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). L'Oreal Golden (P, $12.99) is darker (85% similar). MAC Whisper of Gilt (P, $42.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sephora Jubilant (21) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a brightened, light-medium yellow gold with warm,...

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Have you ever given feedback to a brand about a poor performing product?

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Dior Dior Addict Fluid Shadow
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Have you ever given feedback to a brand about a poor performing product?

Have you ever given feedback to a brand about a poor performing product? How did it go?

I don't really give it to the brand directly, since my feedback is usually through the form of reviews posted here!

Thanks to Nancy T for today's questions! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Urban Decay Speedball Revolution Lipstick

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Urban Decay Speedball Revolution Lipstick

Urban Decay Speedball Revolution Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.09 oz.) is described as a "deep, vibrant purple." It's a brightened, meidum-dark purple with warm, pinky undertones, very fine magenta and violet pearl, and a glossy sheen. ColourPop Leather (DC, $7.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Sephora What's My Secret (05) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Vintage (P, $20.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Own the Look (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Zipper (DC, $6.50) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Strong Woman (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar). Urban Decay Pandemonium (DC, $18.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Urban Decay Jawbreaker (DC, $18.00) is cooler, less glossy (85% similar). MAC Heroine (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, less glossy (80% similar). MAC Punk Couture (P, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Lychee (LE, $6.50) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Maybelline Vibrant Violet (P, $7.99) is lighter, less glossy (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Speedball Revolution Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.09 oz.) is described as a "deep, vibrant purple." It's a brightened, meidum-dark purple with...

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Becca Backlight Primer Filter

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Becca Backlight Backlight Priming Filter

Becca Backlight Primer Filter ($38.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a "makeup primer to help blur imperfections and impart a radiant glow." It's a sheer, golden beige with a luminous sheen and fine pearl. Burberry Nude Radiance No. 01 (P, $48.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (P, $41.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS 413 BLKR (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Becca Backlight Primer Filter ($38.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a "makeup primer to help blur...

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