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Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette Coming Soon

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette Coming Soon

Thanks to reader Rafaela! Urban Decay already has Naked2 Basics on their website! It's listed as coming soon, and you can sign up to get notified for when it is in stock.

When UD junkies cried out for a palette of matte neutrals, Naked Basics delivered—and...

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Kat Von D Gothica Studded Kiss Lipstick

Kat Von D Gothica Studded Kiss Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "sparkling bronze." It's a medium-dark, coppery-brown with warm, reddish-orange undertones and a mix of gold and copper flecks of sparkle and shimmer. Revlon...

Kat Von D Gothica Studded Kiss Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "sparkling bronze." It's a...

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5 Gorgeous Warm-Toned Purple Eyeshadows

5 Gorgeous Warm-Toned Purple Eyeshadows

Yesterday, I shared my favorite cool-toned purple eyeshadows, so I wanted to feature my favorite warm-toned purples, too! I'd love to hear your favorites.

  1. Make Up For Ever D926 Blueberry -- a shimmery, frosted medium purple
  2. Sugarpill Hysteric -- an ultra-shimmery warm violet
  3. Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister...

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Round-up: OCC Unknown Pleasures Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: OCC Unknown Pleasures Collection Overview & Thoughts

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics' fall collection, Unknown Pleasures has a good mix of more unique, non-traditional lip colors paired with a few interesting takes on more traditional lip colors that still manage to be more unique than not.  It's always fun to see...

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What high-end polish was worth the splurge?

What high-end polish was worth the splurge?

What high-end polish was worth the splurge? Share!

Illamasqua Raindrops!

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

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Hourglass Obsidian 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner

Hourglass Obsidian 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner ($45.00 for 3 x 0.002 oz.) is described as an "ultra black." It's a dark black with neutral undertones and a semi-matte finish. There are plenty of similar-hued black eyeliners on the market. See...

Hourglass Obsidian 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eyeliner ($45.00 for 3 x 0.002 oz.) is described as an "ultra black." It's...

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OCC Lament Lip Tar

OCC Lament Lip Tar ($18.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is described as a "neutral rose beige." It's a light-medium, muted orange--not quite peach, not quite true orange, and it's not as bright as you might expected. Melt Cosmetics Summer! (P, $19.00) is brighter. MAC Enchanted One (LE,...

OCC Lament Lip Tar ($18.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is described as a "neutral rose beige." It's a light-medium, muted orange--not quite peach, not quite...

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5 Beautiful Cool-Toned Purple Eyeshadows

5 Beautiful Cool-Toned Purple Eyeshadows

Purple eyeshadow may be a harder color for brands to excel at, but that doesn't mean there aren't beautiful, readily available ones available! Here are five of my current favorite cool-toned purple eyeshadows... Share yours in the comments! :)

  1. Urban Decay Flash -- a brightened, medium purple
  2. Inglot...

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New! Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments

New! Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments

MODSTER Mānuka Honey Enriched Pigments come in a beautiful assortment of everyday and editorial shades with finishes ranging from matte to metallic. Each shade was inspired by the lifestyle of music artists who use makeup as a way of expression on...

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How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire?

How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire?

How do you keep track of when your beauty products expire? Share!

I don't keep track with dates and a spreadsheet myself. I try to start by using them with disposable/recyclable/separate applicators to minimize contamination (e.g. for glosses, cream blushes, etc.) without double-dipping. I try to keep...

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