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What do you look for in a new foundation?

What do you look for in a new foundation?

What do you look for in a new foundation? What would be your perfect formula?

I like light-medium coverage that's buildable to medium, so I can easily get lighter coverage on a day-to-day basis but can layer for more coverage as-needed. The finish should be natural--a little dewiness that makes skin...

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MAC Ever Amethyst Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo

MAC Ever Amethyst Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo ($22.00 for 0.07 oz.) is one of three new (and permanent!) shades available in the updated Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo range. (I will review the other two new duos soon!) The Mineralize Eyeshadow...

MAC Ever Amethyst Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo ($22.00 for 0.07 oz.) is one of three new (and permanent!) shades...

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5 of My Favorite Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes

5 of My Favorite Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes

I love colorful eyeshadows, and there have been some interesting palettes that have released over the years! If you're in the market for something that's not just neutrals, you may want to check out some of these. Too Faced Pretty Rebel and Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren both deserve honorable mentions;...

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Surratt Beauty Auréole Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Auréole Artistique Blush ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "highlight" shade. It's a very light, gold-shimmered ivory with a soft, frosted finish. Divergent Gleaming Pearl (LE) is warmer, more metallic. NARS Albatross (P, $29.00) is more golden, more...

Surratt Beauty Auréole Artistique Blush ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "highlight" shade. It's a very light, gold-shimmered ivory with a...

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MAC Tropical, Soiree, Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquers

What beauty products would you stockpile if they were discontinued?

What beauty products would you stockpile if they were discontinued?

What beauty products would you stockpile if they were discontinued? Share!

Well, I've done so with a few in the past, like Guerlain Gems Lipstick, Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque, and Guerlain Parure Gold! I have learned from all of those stockpiling episodes that I probably shouldn't do so. There...

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Makeup Geek Barcelona Beach, Glass Slipper, Pop Culture, Rockstar, Shark Bait Eyeshadows

MAC Eyeshadow Swatches: Aquas & Dark Greens

MAC Eyeshadow Swatches: Aquas & Dark Greens

Aqua is described as a "subdued, pale grey aqua [with a Matte finish]." It's a brightened, aqua-green with subtle cool undertones and a white base and matte finish. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Aquadisiac is described as a "deep sea turquoise [with a Lustre finish]." It's a medium-dark,...

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MAC Instant Crush, Saint Germain, Snob Studio Nail Lacquers

5 of My Favorite Neutral Eyeshadow Palettes

5 of My Favorite Neutral Eyeshadow Palettes

With so many neutral palettes available these days, it can be hard to keep them all straight! These are my current favorites that are permanent...

  1. Urban Decay Naked -- the original is still a go-to for travel for me, though I love Naked2 and Naked3 as well
  2. LORAC Pro Palette -- 16 shades of neutrals from...

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