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Hourglass Luminous Bronze Light Ambient Lighting Bronzer

Hourglass Luminous Bronze Light Ambient Lighting Bronzer ($50.00 for 0.39 oz.) is described as a "medium tan shade fused with Luminous Light." It's a muted, medium tan brown with warm, yellow undertones and a fine golden shimmer-sheen. Dolce...

Hourglass Luminous Bronze Light Ambient Lighting Bronzer ($50.00 for 0.39 oz.) is described as a "medium tan shade...

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How did you learn how to apply makeup?

How did you learn how to apply makeup?

How did you learn how to apply makeup? Share!

Self-taught! I also had two Kevyn Aucoin books that I leafed through (but surely didn't study thoroughly enough - I had them years before I was allowed to wear makeup, and then once I was wearing makeup, they weren't with me!).

Thanks to Polly for today's...

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Tarte Showstopper Clay Palette

Tarte Showstopper Clay Palette ($38.00 for 0.73 oz.) is a new, limited edition round compact that features six eyeshadows and three cheek products. It's a decent to good eyeshadow palette, and though none of the shades are particularly...

Tarte Showstopper Clay Palette ($38.00 for 0.73 oz.) is a new, limited edition round compact that features six...

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Survey Says... April 8th, 2015

Survey Says... April 8th, 2015

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • What color do you feel you wear best?
  • What color do you feel is least flattering?
  • Have you found a way to wear your "least flattering" in a flattering way?

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Urban Decay Crush Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Crush Afterglow 8-Hour Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a "medium pink." It's a subtly, cool-toned medium pink with a satin-matte finish. MAC P.S. I Like You (LE, $22.00) is a cream product, warmer. Urban Decay Naked on...

Urban Decay Crush Afterglow 8-Hour Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a "medium pink." It's a subtly,...

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ColourPop Rain Super Shock Cheek

ColourPop Rain Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone lavender in a matte finish." It's a lightly pink-tinged, medium lavender with subtle, cooler undertones and a semi-matte finish. Urban Decay Bittersweet (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler-toned. Clinique...

ColourPop Rain Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone lavender in a matte finish." It's a lightly pink-tinged, medium...

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Tarte Empower Flower Amazonian Clay Collector's Palette for Summer 2015

Tarte Empower Flower Amazonian Clay Collector's Palette for Summer 2015

Empower Flower Amazonian Clay Collector's Palette ($42.00) (Limited Edition) (Sephora Exclusive)

Achieve a polished, glowing look with this chic, eye and cheek palette, featuring eight all-new, wearable eyeshadows, along with a trio of warm,...

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Do you feel others treat you differently if you wear makeup?

Do you feel others treat you differently if you wear makeup?

Do you feel others treat you differently if you wear makeup? Share!

I think in certain environments, for sure. In my day-to-day life and where I live, I don't really experience any difference other than if someone notices and compliments me on my makeup. I have seen people treat me worse in an...

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Bite Beauty Watercolor Lipgloss Library

Bite Beauty Watercolor Lipgloss Library ($49.00 for 12 x 0.05 oz. / 0.60 oz. total) is a set of twelve lipglosses "inspired by watercolor's ethereal beauty." The gloss formula is supposed to be sheer and hydrating. The pigmentation...

Bite Beauty Watercolor Lipgloss Library ($49.00 for 12 x 0.05 oz. / 0.60 oz. total) is a set of twelve lipglosses...

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