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Round-up: MAC Pedro Lourenço Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC Pedro Lourenço Collection Overview & Thoughts

MAC x Pedro Lourenço Collection launches online May 29th and in selected stores on June 5th (I don't have a list of which locations). Select international locations will see it released sometime in June.  I had serious issues with the texture of the Blush Duo, which...

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5 Teal Nail Polishes to Try for Summer

5 Teal Nail Polishes to Try for Summer

Have you tried an aqua or teal polish for summer? If not, here are my five current favorites! What are yours? I'm always on the hunt for the next best teal!

  1. Color Club Angel Kiss -- a holographic, sea foam green
  2. Illamasqua Nomad -- a bright, aqua green cream
  3. Zoya Zuza -- a shimmery teal
  4. OCC Man by Man -- a...

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NYX Flamingo Blush

NYX Flamingo Powder Blush ($5.99 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "baby pink with blue tone." It's a brightened, cool-toned, pinky-lavender with a matte finish. MAC Peony Petal (P, $21.00) is slightly darker. NARS Gaiety (P, $29.00) is more lavender. MAC Pure Femininity (LE,...

NYX Flamingo Powder Blush ($5.99 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "baby pink with blue tone." It's a brightened, cool-toned, pinky-lavender with a...

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Round-up: MAC Sharon Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC Sharon Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Launches June 2nd online on MAC's website, June 12th at stores and counters. It will also be available at:  Nordstrom, Macy'sBloomingdale's, Dillard's (no exact date or time given for online releases at other retailers).

The MAC x Sharon Osbourne Collection also has...

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How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

How often do you wash your makeup brushes? Share!

If it's a richer color, after each use. For anything liquid or cream, after each use. I usually use my angled brow brush several times before washing, and same with the brush I use to apply brow bone highlight.

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MAC Cooler-Toned Purple Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

MAC Cooler-Toned Purple Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Beautiful Iris is described as a "lavender with sheen [with a Veluxe Pearl finish]."  It's a light-medium, lavender purple with cool, undertones and a soft, frosted finish. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Digit is described as a "soft violet with subtle pearl [with a Satin finish]."  It's a...

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MAC Cranberry Lip Pencil

MAC Cranberry Lip Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "soft yellow pink." It's a medium-dark, warm-toned pink with a matte finish. Urban Decay Rush (P, $19.00) is more muted. Urban Decay Manic (P, $19.00) is a touch lighter, warmer. MAC In Anticipation (P, $19.50) is...

MAC Cranberry Lip Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "soft yellow pink." It's a medium-dark, warm-toned pink with a matte finish. Urban...

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MAC Bountiful Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil

MAC Bountiful Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "brown rinsed with bronze." It's a medium brown with gold shimmer and warm undertones. Sephora Collection Cookie Crunch (P, $9.00) is yellower-toned. Buxom...

MAC Bountiful Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "brown rinsed with bronze."...

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Round-up: MAC Kelly Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC Kelly Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Launches June 2nd online on MAC's website, June 12th at stores and counters. It will also be available at:  Nordstrom, Macy'sBloomingdale's, Dillard's (no exact date or time given for online releases at other retailers).

The MAC x Kelly Osbourne Collection has a few...

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