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Sephora Passionate (23) Colorful Contour

Sephora Passionate (23) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a slightly muted, coppery brown with a soft satin finish. theBalm Balm Desert (P, $21.00) is darker, more muted, cooler. Too Faced I Will Always Love You (P, $26.00) is more...

Sephora Passionate (23) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a slightly muted, coppery brown with a soft satin...

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This Week’s Sales for August 3rd, 2015

This Week’s Sales for August 3rd, 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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What’s one beauty product that you are still looking for the holy grail of?

What’s one beauty product that you are still looking for the holy grail of?

What’s one beauty product that you are still looking for the holy grail of? Share!

Maybe mascara. I love a lot of them, but I don't know if I've found the absolute holy grail.

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

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MAC Gingerluxe Veluxe Pearlfusion Eyeshadow Trio

MAC Gingerluxe Veluxe Pearlfusion Eyeshadow Trio ($25.00 for oz.) is a warm-toned set of shades ranging from gold to golden orange to smoky green. This trio is an online exclusive and limited edition. The three shades coordinate well together, but the Veluxe Pearlfusion is...

MAC Gingerluxe Veluxe Pearlfusion Eyeshadow Trio ($25.00 for oz.) is a warm-toned set of shades ranging from gold to golden orange to smoky green. ...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Veluxe-a-Trois Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Veluxe-a-Trois Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

There are six limited edition shades of MAC Lipstick in the Veluxe-a-Trois collection. Here are quick swatches of those six! Note, Heaux was previously released but as a Retro Matte (see the original here).

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Sneak Peek: Estee Lauder Pure Matte Sculpting Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Estee Lauder Pure Matte Sculpting Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Well, I couldn't resist! I picked up five more shades (and Estee Lauder's PR department sent me three others) to showcase the full range of Estee Lauder Pure Matte Sculpting Lipsticks ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) -- full reviews to come of course! :)

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Urban Decay Fall 2015 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencils

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Urban Decay 1993 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil
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Urban Decay Bad Blood 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil
Bad Blood
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Urban Decay Bittersweet 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil
Bittersweet
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Urban Decay Blackmail 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil
Blackmail
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Sephora Los Cabos (24) Colorful Contour

Sephora Los Cabos (24) Colorful Blush (Contour) ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "contour." It's a muted, medium brown with warm, yellowy undertones and a mostly matte finish. ColourPop Skinny Dip (P, $8.00) is warmer. LORAC Medium...

Sephora Los Cabos (24) Colorful Blush (Contour) ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "contour." It's a muted,...

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What beauty products do you tend to splurge on and which do you tend to save on?

What beauty products do you tend to splurge on and which do you tend to save on?

What beauty products do you tend to splurge on and which do you tend to save on? Share!

I splurge on foundations and face powders (blushes, highlighters, etc.) the most. I don't go really high-end/luxury for things (generally) like body wash, cleanser, skincare, and hand soap.

Thanks to Kat for...

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Sephora Serene (20) Colorful Highlighter

Sephora Serene (20) Colorful Blush (Illuminator) ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as an "illuminator." It's a muted, light-medium yellowed peach with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. NYX Nectar (P, $5.00) is more shimmery. NYX Cream...

Sephora Serene (20) Colorful Blush (Illuminator) ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as an "illuminator." It's a...

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