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Bite Beauty Champagne Agave Lip Mask

Bite Beauty Champagne Agave Lip Mask ($26.00 for 0.52 oz.) is described as a "rose gold pearl." It's a sheer, gold-shimmered pink. It seems to darken and even out my natural lip color slightly while adding a touch of shine. I don't know...

Bite Beauty Champagne Agave Lip Mask ($26.00 for 0.52 oz.) is described as a "rose gold pearl." It's a sheer,...

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What's your nail care routine?

What's your nail care routine?

What's your nail care routine? Share!

If my nails are really long, then I cut them to the right length and file to get the right shape (squoval for me). Every month or so, I buff my nails and use a cuticle oil all over--assuming I remember. I try to use hand cream every day, but I'm more at once a...

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Chanel Tisse Riviera (224) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Tisse Riviera (224) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a cool-toned set of shades with a pop of blue. I think for someone who likes a bluish, smoky eye, this might be an interesting palette. I love a...

Chanel Tisse Riviera (224) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a cool-toned set of shades with...

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Becca Lowlight Sculpting Perfector

Becca Lowlight Sculpting Perfector ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium-dark, subtly warm-toned brown with a hint of gray and a semi-matte finish. MAC Aphrodite’s Shell (LE, $33.00) is less brown, less gray, lighter. MAC Sculpt (P, $16.50) is...

Becca Lowlight Sculpting Perfector ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a medium-dark, subtly warm-toned brown with a hint of...

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5 Shades of Warm Taupe Eyeshadow

5 Shades of Warm Taupe Eyeshadow

theBalm #19 Makeup Geek Moondust Giorgio Armani #09 Edward Bess Dusk

Since we looked at pewter last week, I thought that we should focus on taupe this week, because it's an equally complex and interesting color.  I love how it can run warm and cool-toned (or even nearly neutral), so it's a very versatile shade to work with.  Check back tomorrow for my top five...

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New! Becca Ombre Nudes Eye Palette & Rose Gold Shimmering Skin Perfector

New! Becca Ombre Nudes Eye Palette & Rose Gold Shimmering Skin Perfector

Ombre Nudes Eye Palette ($40.00) (New, Permanent)

Create natural depth and softly highlight eyes with velvety soft, ombre nudes that can be applied wet or dry for optimal effect. Matte shades provide pigment-rich, nude tones for a variety of neutral looks—ranging from...

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Do you seek out new beauty products when on vacation?

Do you seek out new beauty products when on vacation?

Do you seek out new beauty products when on vacation? Share!

YES! Most definitely. I look for brands or shops that aren't normally accessible to me! Recently, I visited Barney's and bought Surratt Beauty products as I don't live anywhere near one!

Thanks to reader Ashley for today's question idea Do...

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MAC All About Plum Look in a Box

Up the Amp (Lipstick) is a brightened, pinky purple with subtle, cool undertones and a soft shine. It had rich, opaque color coverage and wore well for five hours. This is a permanent shade. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Up the Amp (Lipstick) is a brightened, pinky purple with subtle, cool undertones and a soft shine. It had rich, opaque color coverage and wore well...

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MAC All About Beige Look in a Box

MAC All About Beige Look in a Box ($49.50 for 0.43 oz.) is described as "shades of soft tan, copper, and pewtered bronze." The palette contains two blushes, six eyeshadows, two lipsticks, and a double-ended brush (275SE/316SE). Each...

MAC All About Beige Look in a Box ($49.50 for 0.43 oz.) is described as "shades of soft tan, copper, and...

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