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5 Blushes to Try for Fair Skin Tones
5 Blushes to Try for Fair Skin Tones
I'm often asked for recommendations for blushes, and I thought I'd put together an updated, three-part series on blushes for fair, medium, and dark skin tones (I've done this at least once before). I'd love for you to share your favorites for your skin tone as well :) The more suggestions, the...
Round-up: Makeup Geek Blushes Thoughts & Comparisons
Makeup Geek Spell Bound Blush
Makeup Geek Spell Bound Blush ($9.99 for 0.15 oz. pan; $12.99 for 0.15 oz. compact) is described as a "light tan with salmon undertones." It's a muted, medium, rosy pink with a soft, pearly sheen. MAC Cheeky Bugger (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery. NARS Love (LE, $29.00) is darker. Urban...
Makeup Geek Spell Bound Blush ($9.99 for 0.15 oz. pan; $12.99 for 0.15 oz. compact) is described as a "light tan with salmon undertones." It's a...
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What are your biggest hair concerns?
What are your biggest hair concerns?
What are your biggest hair concerns? How do you manage them?
Fly-aways, thickness, and dry scalp. For fly-aways, I usually use a mascara wand and a little soft gel to keep them in place. Thickness I just live with, and then dry scalp, I find Moroccanoil is handy for that.
Thanks to reader Ryou for...
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MAC Eyeshadow Swatches: Greens (Part 2)
MAC Eyeshadow Swatches: Greens (Part 2)
Bitter is described as a "vivid green with shimmer [with a Velvet finish]." It's a brightened, chartreuse green with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Lime is described as a "lime green [with a Matte finish]." It's a medium green with warm, yellow...
5 Berry Lipsticks to Try for Summer
5 Berry Lipsticks to Try for Summer
Reader Ammara requested a top five for berry-hued lip colors for summer, so here are my top picks! :) I'd love to hear yours -- please share your recommendations in the comments.
- Guerlain Gladys -- a brightened, fuchsia-berry
- Burberry Bright Poppy -- a rich, reddish-berry with a matte finish
- YSL...
Illamasqua Flirtatious Velvet Blusher
Illamasqua Flirtatious Velvet Blusher ($32.00 for 0.18 oz.) is described as a "soft pink." It's a light-medium, peach-coral with warm undertones and a satin-matte finish. Makeup Geek Bliss (P, $9.99) is lighter, powder. Tom Ford Beauty Unabashed Blush (LE, $55.00) is powder. Sleek...
Illamasqua Flirtatious Velvet Blusher ($32.00 for 0.18 oz.) is described as a "soft pink." It's a light-medium, peach-coral with warm undertones and...
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Read Review Marc Jacobs Beauty Cabaret (146) Lovemarc Lip Gel
Marc Jacobs Beauty Cabaret (146) Lovemarc Lip Gel ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a slightly muted, cool-toned, medium-dark berry with a luminous sheen. MAC Primrose (LE, $16.00) is sheerer, glossier. Inglot #293 Lipstick Cream (P, $12.00) is darker. YSL...
Marc Jacobs Beauty Cabaret (146) Lovemarc Lip Gel ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a slightly muted, cool-toned,...
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