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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #285

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #285

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Make Up For Ever Artist Palettes, Becca Lip Souffles, Marc Jacobs Summer Eyeliners
  • Weekend plans: So, we ended up going to Monterey on a whim (big mistake, never going again on a weekend; Carmel is better if you can only go on a weekend day) last weekend, so this...

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Win It! Kate Somerville Mother’s Day Beauty Basket ($2,000 Value!)

Win It! Kate Somerville Mother’s Day Beauty Basket ($2,000 Value!)

Just in time for Mother's Day, KATE SOMERVILLE is having a giveaway where one lucky person will win the ultimate Mother's Day gift! The winner will get to fill two beauty boxes with their favorite Kate Somerville products; one for mom and one for themselves--up to a $2,000 value!

To enter, just head over...

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MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow for May 2015

MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow for May 2015

Extra Dimension Eyeshadow ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Permanent)

All of the shades below have been released previously, but these shades are now part of the permanent range.

  • A Natural Flirt
  • Ready to Party
  • Stylishly Merry
  • Smoky mauve
  • Rich Core
  • Grand Galaxy
  • Amorous...

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Do you remember your first make-up purchase?

Do you remember your first make-up purchase?

Do you remember your first make-up purchase? What was it? Share!

I believe it was a bunch of makeup from Benefit and then a few eyeshadows from MAC - I remember Benefit Show Offs! and an eyeshadow brush (the latter I still have) along with MAC Amber Lights, Antiqued, and Bronze (I think those were the...

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Marc Jacobs Whip It, Love Drunk, Pink Steam Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer

Most Long-Wearing Lipstick Formula

Most Long-Wearing Lipstick Formula

What's the Most Long-Wearing Lipstick Formula that you've tried?

Share your pick!  And don't forget to share why :)

A lot of the liquid lipsticks last a long time, like OCC Lip Tars, Too Faced Melted Lipsticks, KVD Liquid Lipsticks, etc. I prefer the first two as they're long-wearing and don't destroy...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Huggable Lipcolour Photos & Swatches (2015)

Sneak Peek: MAC Huggable Lipcolour Photos & Swatches (2015)

For summer, there are ten limited edition hues of MAC Huggable Lipcolour ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) launching online on May 7th and in-stores on May 14th. I have nine of the ten to share with you--I should have reviews soon, but here are swatches :) Also working on getting the official promo images for...

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Laura Geller Ballerina Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Ballerina Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator ($24.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a softened, medium rosy copper with warm, golden frost and a luminous sheen. Becca Rose Gold (P, $38.00) is a cream. Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, $25.00) is pinker. MAC Fairly Precious (LE,...

Laura Geller Ballerina Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator ($24.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a softened, medium rosy copper with warm, golden frost and a luminous...

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Guerlain Blue Ocean Le Vernis

Guerlain Blue Ocean Le Vernis ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as an "aqua." It's a light-medium, mint green with subtle warm undertones and a fine pearl shimmer. NARS Thasos (P, $20.00) is lighter, no shimmer. Formula X Inspiring (LE, $12.50) is darker, brighter. Dior Samba...

Guerlain Blue Ocean Le Vernis ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as an "aqua." It's a light-medium, mint green with subtle warm undertones and a...

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What scents are you most drawn to?

What scents are you most drawn to?

What scents are you most drawn to? Share!

I tend to like fragrances with these notes in them: amber, woods, vanilla, oud, spices.

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

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