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This Week’s Sales for April 21st, 2014

This Week’s Sales for April 21st, 2014

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Now through May 29th, 2014, there is a gift with purchase event going on at Now-e Project, which sells Chikuhodo brushes!

  • Purchases Over $150, Receive Gift R-S4 (Eye Shadow),
  • Purchase Over $200, Receive Gift GSN-10 (Eye Shadow)
  • Purchase Over $250, Receive Gift H-6 (Powder)
  • Purchase Over $300,...

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If you could use one pre-made eyeshadow palette for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

If you could use one pre-made eyeshadow palette for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

If you could use one pre-made eyeshadow palette for the rest of your life, which would you choose? (See what I did there? You can't cheat and choose one you created yourself!) Share!

Guerlain Turandot or Urban Decay's Naked1. I think I could be pretty happy with either! I wouldn't want to commit to...

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Laura Mercier Heartbreaker Gel Lip Color

Laura Mercier Heartbreaker Gel Lip Color ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) it's a light-medium, rosy pink with subtle warm undertones and a luminous sheen. MAC Pinkfringe (LE, $16.00) is more frosted, lighter, cooler-toned. Bobbi Brown Pink Flush (LE,...

Laura Mercier Heartbreaker Gel Lip Color ($23.00 for 0.11 oz.) it's a light-medium, rosy pink with subtle warm...

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5 Bright Orange Lipsticks to Try This Summer

5 Bright Orange Lipsticks to Try This Summer

Next in our look at all things bright lips is orange! You can see swatches here in the Swatch Gallery.

  1. Maybelline Vibrant Mandarin -- a bright orange-red
  2. Urban Decay Bang --a pop of bright orange
  3. Inglot #103 -- a bold, orange-red
  4. Milani Sweet Nectar -- a yellow-toned orange
  5. NARS Timanfaya -- a satin-matte...

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Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask Review & Photos

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask ($26.00 for 0.52 oz.) is supposed to be a "soothing, leave-on lip mask that replenishes moisture in lips." If you're a regular reader, you'll know that keeping my lips in tip-top shape is not just a priority but...

Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask ($26.00 for 0.52 oz.) is supposed to be a "soothing, leave-on lip mask that replenishes...

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Do you change your foundation formula as the seasons change?

Do you change your foundation formula as the seasons change?

Do you change your foundation formula as the seasons change? (Not color, the formula.) Share!

My skin is pretty normal and doesn't seem to get as dry as it used to, so it's not as necessary to switch between finishes as it used to be, but I still find myself reaching for more luminous/less matte...

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Kat Von D Chrysalis Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Chrysalis Eyeshadow Palette ($46.00 for 0.73 oz.) is a cool-toned eyeshadow palette that features twelve shades ranging from soft beige to purple to deep navy blue. There is a variety of finishes as well, so there's a lot of...

Kat Von D Chrysalis Eyeshadow Palette ($46.00 for 0.73 oz.) is a cool-toned eyeshadow palette that features twelve...

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NYX Powder Blush Photos & Swatches (Part 1)

NYX Powder Blush Photos & Swatches (Part 1)

NYX Powder Blush ($5.99 for 0. oz.) comes in 27 shades (at least, that's what I counted on their website), and I recently purchased 12 shades to swatch and (possibly) review. Not sure when/if I'll have a chance to review all of them, but I know I'll have a few reviews, at least. I can, however,...

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5 Fuchsia Lipsticks to Try for Summer

5 Fuchsia Lipsticks to Try for Summer

One of my favorite beauty products to bring out during summer is neon lipsticks! The brighter, the better! Let's kick it off with a look at some bold, vibrant fuchsia lipsticks... You can see them all here in the Swatch Gallery.

  1. Estee Lauder Dominant -- bold, brightened, medium-dark fuchsia pink
  2. Buxom...

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