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Becca Lantana Mineral Blush

Becca Lantana Mineral Blush ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as an "ultra poppy crimson." It's a bold, brightened medium-dark orange with strong red tones and a golden satin sheen. MAC Fiery Impact (LE, $25.00) is lighter, more muted,...

Becca Lantana Mineral Blush ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as an "ultra poppy crimson." It's a bold,...

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Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

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There are fifteen new shades of Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) available currently (there is supposed to be one more, but I haven't seen it for sale online yet). It'll take me awhile to test through these as they tend to wear six hours or longer, but...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #297

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #297

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: A lot of Nordstrom Anniversary beauty exclusives!
  • Weekend plans: Farmers' market, have a nice dinner out
  • What's your favorite mode of transportation?: I like the speed of planes, but I like being able to take whatever I need and don't like sitting in airports,...

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What was your most embarrassing makeup mishap?

What was your most embarrassing makeup mishap?

What was your most embarrassing makeup mishap? Share!

I have forgotten to apply mascara a few times, which would be fine if I was wearing hardly anything and not bold, bright eyeshadow!

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

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MAC Pretty Natural Lip Kit

MAC Pretty Natural Lip Kit ($29.50 for 0.31 oz.) is a pinky-beige set of shades, all in full-size, so this is one of the better value kits from Nordstrom's Anniversary sale. The set of shades works well together, and for what they are,...

MAC Pretty Natural Lip Kit ($29.50 for 0.31 oz.) is a pinky-beige set of shades, all in full-size, so this is...

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MAC x Selena Collection for Late 2016

MAC x Selena Collection for Late 2016

M∙A∙C Selena, the multi-product collection inspired by Latin icon, Selena Quintanilla, debuts in the latter part of 2016.

“Selena’s talent and beauty, inside and out have, have left a colourful, meaningful impact in the world, that has continued to grow...

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Too Faced Your Love is King Love Flush Blush

Too Faced Your Love is King Love Flush Blush ($26.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "plummy rose." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark pinky-plum with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. NARS Mata Hari (P, $30.00) is darker. MAC...

Too Faced Your Love is King Love Flush Blush ($26.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "plummy rose." It's a...

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Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows & New Studded Kiss Lipsticks for Fall 2015

Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows & New Studded Kiss Lipsticks for Fall 2015

Metal Crush Eyeshadow ($21.00) (New, Permanent)

Supercharge your look with new Metal Crush Eyeshadow, featuring breakthrough Color-Soaked Concentrate™—a proprietary formula of custom blended powders for the greatest possible saturation of pigments and pearls in a...

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Giorgio Armani No. 13 Fluid Sheer

Giorgio Armani No. 13 Fluid Sheer ($62.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is a brightened, light-medium yellow gold with fine gold shimmer that gives it a soft, glowing sheen that doesn't read too shimmery on the skin. It has a stronger yellow base,...

Giorgio Armani No. 13 Fluid Sheer ($62.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is a brightened, light-medium yellow gold with fine...

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