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Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick

Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick ($46.00 for 0.40 oz.) is described as a "soft, warm pink glow." It's a muted, medium-dark taupe-brown with warm undertones and pink and bronze shimmer that gives it a more metallic sheen. Bobbi Brown...

Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick ($46.00 for 0.40 oz.) is described as a "soft, warm pink glow." It's a...

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Giorgio Armani No. 18 Fluid Sheer

Giorgio Armani No. 18 Fluid Sheer ($62.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is a rich, medium-dark coppery red with lighter gold sparkle. It had sheer coverage, which gives the skin a tint of color and a dewy sheen. A little went a long way, so you can...

Giorgio Armani No. 18 Fluid Sheer ($62.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is a rich, medium-dark coppery red with lighter gold...

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MAC Style Maven Face Kit

MAC Style Maven Face Kit ($49.50 for 0.43 oz.) includes six eyeshadows, two blushes, and two lipsticks. It's a cooler-toned, more purple-based palette. The eyeshadows are disappointing, while the blushes were decent. The lipsticks are...

MAC Style Maven Face Kit ($49.50 for 0.43 oz.) includes six eyeshadows, two blushes, and two lipsticks. It's a...

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What are your top three tips for organizing your makeup?

What are your top three tips for organizing your makeup?

What are your top three tips for organizing your makeup? Share!

1.) Separate out your daily/frequently used essentials (foundation, mascara, etc.) so they are easily accessible and then things you sometimes use but not frequently can be stored elsewhere. 2.) Think about how you use your makeup - do...

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Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows (Part 2)

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KVD Beauty Thunderstruck Metal Crush Eyeshadow
Thunderstruck
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KVD Beauty Thrasher Metal Crush Eyeshadow
Thrasher
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KVD Beauty Synergy Metal Crush Eyeshadow
Synergy
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KVD Beauty Raw Power Metal Crush Eyeshadow
Raw Power
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KVD Beauty Danzig Metal Crush Eyeshadow
Danzig
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Laura Geller Cantaloupe Baked Gelato Swirl Blush

Laura Geller Cantaloupe Baked Gelato Swirl Blush ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "light peach." It's a light-medium, pink-tinted peach with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. MAC Perfect Topping (2014) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter. MAC Corol #1 (LE, $21.00)...

Laura Geller Cantaloupe Baked Gelato Swirl Blush ($26.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a "light peach." It's a light-medium, pink-tinted peach with...

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Ted Baker Midnight Bloom Cosmetic Cases Overview & Photos

Ted Baker Midnight Bloom Cosmetic Cases Overview & Photos

Ted Baker Midnight Bloom Cosmetic Cases ($49.00 regularly, $31.90 through August 2nd) are available in fuchsia pink and glossy black. They're part of Nordstrom's Anniversary sale, and I couldn't resist. Both bags are exactly the same in size and shape: eight...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #298

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #298

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Kat Von D Liquid Lipsticks, Metal Crush Eyeshadows, MAC Cremesheen Pearl Lipsticks
  • Weekend plans: Date night! See a few old friends for dinner sometime.
  • What motivates you?: Knowing that I can always do better/more, that there's always room for improvement.

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What kind of makeup look would you love to wear but are afraid to try?

What kind of makeup look would you love to wear but are afraid to try?

What kind of makeup look would you love to wear but are afraid to try? Share!

I can't think of a makeup look (it all washes off is my motto! and from someone who wears different eye makeup on each eye and leaves the house... well, you know!), but I love the look of non-traditional hair dye but I can't...

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