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Sneak Peek: Tarte Showstopper Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Tarte Showstopper Palette Photos & Swatches

Here's a quick look at the new, limited edition Tarte Showstopper Clay Palette ($38.00 for 0.73 oz.) that I'm working on testing soon! There are two distinct promo images that have been floating around, so I thought some real life photos might help -- it's nowhere near...

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Round-up: NARS x Christopher Kane Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: NARS x Christopher Kane Overview & Thoughts

NARS x Christopher Kane Collection launches online on April 15th and consists of ten, limited edition products. I wish I could say I had a favorite, but I was unimpressed by the collection and its products. If you pressed me to pick "favorites," then I would tell you the eyeshadows, as at least...

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5 Fresh Picked Peach Lipsticks for Spring

5 Fresh Picked Peach Lipsticks for Spring

From pink-peach to peach-brown, matte to glossy, here are some of my current favorite peachy shades for spring!

  1. NARS Raquel -- a light, bright pink-peach with a glossy finish
  2. ColourPop Button -- a light-medium, pink-peach with a matte finish
  3. Bite Beauty Caramel -- a peachy-brown with warm undertones
  4. Urban...

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What do you do with cream products that have dried out?

What do you do with cream products that have dried out?

What do you do with cream products that have dried out? Do you try to salvage them? How? Share!

I've heard that Inglot's Duraline works really well for this purpose, but I don't think I have it. I'd probably toss, though, given my needs.

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

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Win It! By Terry Smoky Nude Eye Designer Palette

Win It! By Terry Smoky Nude Eye Designer Palette

We've teamed up with Beautylish for a giveaway featuring By Terry's Eye Designer Palette in Smoky Nude ($96 value) -- one lucky winner will get this limited edition palette before early access for the full launch of the By Terry Eye Designer Palettes on Beautylish starts! This limited edition palette...

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NARS Starscape Blush

NARS Starscape Blush ($30.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "neon pink." It's a brightened, light-medium magenta pink with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. ColourPop Pie (P, $8.00) is slightly darker, cream. ColourPop Homie (P, $8.00) is cooler-toned, darker. LORAC...

NARS Starscape Blush ($30.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "neon pink." It's a brightened, light-medium magenta pink with cool, blue undertones and...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #282

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #282

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Bite Beauty's April shade (arrived late yesterday, hoping to photograph + dupe it today), MAC Of Beauty x2 eyeshadows, ColourPop In Bloom (another late arrival yesterday, can't wait to play with it today!)
  • Weekend plans: I'm in the process of reorganizing the...

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NARS Silent Nude Blush

NARS Silent Nude Blush ($30.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "soft beige." It's a light-medium peachy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. Guerlain Clair / Brunettes (01) (P, $53.00) is more orange. Chanel Caresse (180) (LE, $45.00) is pinker, darker. Surratt Beauty...

NARS Silent Nude Blush ($30.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "soft beige." It's a light-medium peachy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. Guerlain...

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