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Round-up: MAC The Matte Lip Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC The Matte Lip Collection Overview & Thoughts

MAC The Matte Lip Collection is supposed to launch online on May 28th and hit stores and counters on June 11th. According to MAC, all of the new/rereleased shades are being added to the permanent line. Six of the shades are Retro Matte, and the rest are Matte. Retro Mattes have a much drier,...

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Chanel Amorosa (487) Rouge Coco Shine

Chanel Amorosa (487) Rouge Coco Shine ($36.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with warm, reddish tones and a fine gold shimmer. Tom Ford Beauty Rose Soleil (P, $50.00) is more shimmery. Bite Beauty Moka (P, $28.00) is more opaque, lighter, less shimmery. Tom Ford Beauty...

Chanel Amorosa (487) Rouge Coco Shine ($36.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with warm, reddish tones and a fine gold shimmer. Tom Ford Beauty...

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Buy 2 Mascaras, Get the 3rd Free at Nordstrom - 5/23 Only

Buy 2 Mascaras, Get the 3rd Free at Nordstrom - 5/23 Only

NORDSTROM is having a mascara promotion where when you pick three mascaras, you'll get one free, and the promotion is today only (5/23). You can mix and match mascaras, and the promotion includes brands like Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani, YSL and so on. (It's the equivalent of saving 33% on your...

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5 Yellow-Orange Eyeshadows for Summer

5 Yellow-Orange Eyeshadows for Summer

It used to be hard to find a more yellow-based orange (most of the orange-hued eyeshadows would have a strong red base), but now, there is more variety than other. I think that yellow-toned oranges can sometimes be easier to wear if you're new to orange eyeshadow! Here are some of my current...

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How do you keep your makeup from melting during the summer heat?

How do you keep your makeup from melting during the summer heat?

How do you keep your makeup from melting during the summer heat? Share!

I find cream-based products like cream blush to be very long-wearing and are easily patted back into place even if they start to melt a little. I set everything by pressing the powder onto the skin, not just dusting or sweeping,...

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Sephora Ultra Violet, Pretty in Pink, Fresh Mango Ultra Shine Lip Gels

Urban Decay The Stockpile Lip Vault at Selfridges

Urban Decay The Stockpile Lip Vault at Selfridges

Urban Decay introduces a lipstick fanatic’s dream: The Stockpile. Exclusive to Selfridges and valued at £310, this Limited Edition set holds ten highly addictive shades from the creamy, badass Revolution Lipstick collection (five gorgeous neutrals and five bold brights),...

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MAC The Matte Lip Collection (2015) (Part 4)

Shades Reviewed

MAC Runway Hit Lipstick
Runway Hit
C+

Permanent

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MAC Please Me Lipstick
Please Me
A

Permanent

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MAC Heroine Lipstick
Heroine
A

Permanent

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MAC Instigator Lipstick
Instigator
A-

Permanent

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #289

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #289

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: ColourPop Summer eyeshadows/lipsticks/blushes, Tom Ford Lip Balm, Givenchy SE #205 Le Rouge, Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipsticks in Desirable and Confident
  • Weekend plans: We're trying to declutter wherever we can in the house.
  • What's your favorite thing to...

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ColourPop Summer 2015 Super Shock Shadows

Shades Reviewed

ColourPop Flipper Super Shock Shadow
Flipper
B

Permanent

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ColourPop Shark Attack Super Shock Shadow
Shark Attack
B

Limited Edition

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ColourPop Plunge Super Shock Shadow
Plunge
A

Limited Edition

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ColourPop High Tide Super Shock Shadow
High Tide
A

Limited Edition

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ColourPop Coconut Super Shock Shadow
Coconut
A

Limited Edition

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