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Sneak Peek: Lancome Auda[city] in Paris Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Lancome Auda[city] in Paris Eyeshadow Palette Photos & Swatches

Lots of you were curious about the new Lancome Auda[city] in Paris Eyeshadow Palette ($68.00 for 0.72 oz.), so here are swatches -- testing in progress! :) The following shades also appear in Lancome's permanent single line-up: Filigree, Exhibition, Zip...

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MAC Trend Forecast Spring '16 Collection for August 2015

MAC Trend Forecast Spring '16 Collection for August 2015

From London to Milan, SS16’s most-talked-about colour trends are now available in limited-edition lip and eye Trend Forecast palettes, each with six shades. Be sure to add a touch of glamour to your look with our new gold shade of Studio Eye Gloss.

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How do you rotate through your stash?

How do you rotate through your stash?

How do you rotate through your stash? Share!

If I'm not reaching for an old favorite, then I'll reach for something that I recently reviewed but really loved to wear again.

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

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Sneak Peek: MAC Haute Dogs Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Haute Dogs Collection Photos & Swatches

MAC Haute Dogs Collection is now online and will be available in-stores next week. I'm working on testing everything, but here are swatches for now!

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The Face Paint Book by Lisa Eldridge Available for Pre-Order

The Face Paint Book by Lisa Eldridge Available for Pre-Order

Makeup artist extraordinaire Lisa Eldridge has been working on Face Paint: The Story of Makeup, which tells the history of makeup, and it is now available for pre-order at Amazon for $16.81 (list price is $29.95).  The book officially releases on October 13th as a hardcover and on Kindle.  Snagged...

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Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Fall 2015 Studded Kiss Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Fall 2015 Studded Kiss Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

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Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipsticks ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) are now available in nine new, permanent shades. I'll be testing them soon, but here's a look at swatches for now!

>> VIEW SWATCHES OF ALL STUDDED KISS LIPSTICKS <<

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MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipglass

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipglass ($15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange with sparkle." It's a muted, coral-orange with warm undertones and pink and gold sparkle. Gucci Beauty Crushed Coral (DC, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior 999 (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Dior Paradise (732) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Burberry Brick Red (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar). Becca Watermelon/Opal (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Nahema Smack (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Daydream (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Nude Alert (08) (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Bright Pink Bouquet (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Bite (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). NARS Eternal Red (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar). MAC Li Li's Motor City (LE, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Scandal (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Huda Beauty Boujee (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Chanel Chene Rouge (212) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Kinky (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Punch Drunk (DC, $26.00) is brighter, more pigmented, warmer (80% similar). Revlon HD Sunstone (565) (DC, $8.99) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Berry Bold (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipglass ($15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright orange with sparkle." It's a muted, coral-orange with warm...

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OCC Lip Tar / Ready to Wear for Fall 2015

OCC Lip Tar / Ready to Wear for Fall 2015

Lip Tar / RTW ($15.00)

An all-new way to experience LIP TAR, our cult-classic liquid lipstick. Presenting: LIP TAR / RTW! Housed in a cylindrical tube that features a user-friendly doe foot applicator, the same innovative formula and dynamic color of Lip Tar is now combined with an...

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MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipstick

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "bright orange [with a Matte finish]." It's a brightened, medium coral-orange with warm, red undertones and a semi-matte finish. Maybelline Craving Coral (P, $7.99) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury 1975 Red (LE, $37.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Scarlet Ibis (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Barbecue (LE, $19.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar). MAC Dangerous (P, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). MAC Lady Danger (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Lady Ruba (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Strange Journey (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Annabella (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler, glossier (90% similar). MAC Vermillion Vee (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Countess (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (95% similar). Bite Beauty Saffron Fire (LE, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Lana (P, $34.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Reverie (LE, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC True Red (LE, $19.00) is brighter, glossier (90% similar). Bite Beauty GTA (LE, $26.00) is cooler, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop On Repeat (P, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wild Ginger (P, $55.00) is warmer, less glossy (90% similar). ColourPop Cozy (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flame (06) (P, $55.00) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "bright orange [with a Matte finish]." It's a brightened, medium...

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COVERGIRL x Star Wars Collection for September 2015

COVERGIRL x Star Wars Collection for September 2015

Colorlicious Lipstick ($7.99) (Limited Edition)

  • Droid -- Gold #40
  • Lilac #20
  • Nude #70
  • Stormtrooper -- Dark Purple #50
  • Red #30
  • Silver #10

Star Wars SuperSizer Mascara ($7.49) (Limited Edition)

The SuperSizer is the only mascara with a specialized Lash Styler. With a narrow core...

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