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OCC Technopagan, Poison, Distortion Nail Lacquers

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Technopagan Nail Lacquer
Technopagan
B+

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Poison Nail Lacquer
Poison
A

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Distortion Nail Lacquer
Distortion
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What one beauty product do you hope never gets discontinued?

What one beauty product do you hope never gets discontinued?

What one beauty product do you hope never gets discontinued? Share!

Tom Ford Love Lust Blush.

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

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Kat Von D L'Ecole des Femmes Studded Kiss Lipstick

Kat Von D L'Ecole des Femmes Studded Kiss Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "matte bright coral pink." It's a pink-coral with warm undertones and an ultra matte finish. Marc Jacobs Beauty Wham (604) (P, $28.00) is pinker,...

Kat Von D L'Ecole des Femmes Studded Kiss Lipstick ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "matte bright coral...

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Rant & Rave: Tinted Lip Balm

Rant & Rave: Tinted Lip Balm

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Tinted Lip Balm!

my answer: It is rare that a tinted lip balm is both 1) tinted enough to show up, and 2) as or more hydrating than regular lip balm. I'm usually less impressed by this type of product on the whole!

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Becca Topaz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed

Becca Topaz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a rich, shimmering copper-bronze with warm, golden shimmer and a frosted finish. Too Faced Sun Bunny #1 (P) is redder-toned. Disney by Sephora Golden Sands (LE, $55.00) is darker. MAC Glorify (LE, $30.00) is...

Becca Topaz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a rich, shimmering copper-bronze with warm, golden shimmer and a frosted finish. Too...

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Chanel Tisse Cambon (228) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Tisse Cambon (228) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a mix of shades that range from light pink to dark purple. This is one of the more "colorful" variations in the eight new and permanent quads that Chanel has...

Chanel Tisse Cambon (228) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a mix of shades that range from...

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This Week’s Sales for July 28th, 2014

This Week’s Sales for July 28th, 2014

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (up to 10%), ULTA (8%), Stila (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: --
  • HAUTELOOK: Kevyn Aucoin (7/28), Vichy Skincare (7/28), Orly Smart Gels (7/28), Juice Organics (7/29), Miss Oops (7/29), Drunk Elephant Skincare (7/29), T3 (7/30), Molton Brown (7/30), Be a...

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How do you apply cream blush?

How do you apply cream blush?

How do you apply cream blush? Share!

I use a stippling brush (like MAC's 159 or 188) to apply to the skin, and then I blend out with fingertips.

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

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MAC Dream Daze, Fashion Trip, Love Temple Mineralize Rich Lipsticks

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MAC Dream Daze Mineralize Rich Lipstick
Dream Daze
A-

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MAC Fashion Trip Mineralize Rich Lipstick
Fashion Trip
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MAC Love Temple Mineralize Rich Lipstick
Love Temple
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5 Shades of Cool Taupe Eyeshadow

5 Shades of Cool Taupe Eyeshadow

Yesterday, I shared some of my favorite warm-tauped taupe eyeshadows, so today I have five of my favorite cooler-toned taupes. I'd love to hear your favorites!

  1. Maybelline Tough as Taupe -- a cool-toned, gray-taupe in cream form
  2. Inglot #349 -- a matte, grayish taupe
  3. Dior Aventure -- a sparkling, cool-toned...

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