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The Best of Holiday 2013 Beauty Sets to Give & Get

The Best of Holiday 2013 Beauty Sets to Give & Get

Some of these are gifts that I've specifically reviewed, others are formulas I've tried but perhaps not the full set or that exact set. I'm excluding palettes from this post, as I want to do a round-up of my favorite palettes separately. I've also included a list...

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Rant & Rave: Metallic Lipstick

Rant & Rave: Metallic Lipstick

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Metallic Lipstick!

my answer: I love the finish of a really metallic lip, but sometimes metallic finishes can be drying and/or forgiving if your lips aren't in tip-top shape.

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MAC Stroke of Midnight/Nude Eye Bag

MAC Stroke of Midnight/Nude Eye Bag ($39.50 for 0.295 oz.) is a small, zippered bag that contains a Paint Pot ($20.00 value), Fluidline ($16.00 value), In Extreme Dimension Lash Mascara ($21.00 value), and a double-ended brush (approximately $10-15 value). The value of the...

MAC Stroke of Midnight/Nude Eye Bag ($39.50 for 0.295 oz.) is a small, zippered bag that contains a Paint Pot ($20.00 value), Fluidline ($16.00...

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This Week’s Sales for October 21st, 2013

This Week’s Sales for October 21st, 2013

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (12%), Stila (12%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: Luxe Locks: Philip B & Thairapy365 (10/21)
  • HAUTELOOK: Korres (10/21), Dr. Brandt (10/21), Osmotics (10/22), Betsey Johnson Fragrance (10/22), Argan Magic Haircare (10/23)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactiv (25%),...

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Do you use any items in your beauty routine that aren't technically beauty products?

Do you use any items in your beauty routine that aren't technically beauty products?

Do you use any items in your beauty routine that aren't technically beauty products? Like tape to create crisp lines when doing makeup... Share!  (Aside from food, since we discussed that yesterday!)

I've done the tape trick before, but I don't think I use anything unconventional!

Thanks to Emerald...

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MAC Stroke of Midnight/Violet Lip Bag

MAC Stroke of Midnight/Violet Lip Bag ($39.50 for 0.198 oz.) features a full-size lipstick and Cremesheen Glass, plus a miniature-sized lip pencil.  Each lip bag contains $15.00 worth of Lipstick, $20.00 worth of Cremesheen Glass, and $5 worth of Lip Pencil, bringing the...

MAC Stroke of Midnight/Violet Lip Bag ($39.50 for 0.198 oz.) features a full-size lipstick and Cremesheen Glass, plus a miniature-sized lip pencil....

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MAC Stroke of Midnight Face Palette/Cool

Shades Reviewed

MAC Sparkling Rose Iridescent Pressed Powder
Sparkling Rose
B

Limited Edition

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MAC Sublime Pleasure Lipstick
Sublime Pleasure
B-

Limited Edition

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MAC All Races Eyeshadow
All Races
A

Limited Edition

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MAC Scene Eyeshadow
Scene
F

Permanent

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MAC Magic Moor Eyeshadow
Magic Moor
A

Limited Edition

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MAC Ebony Eye Kohl
Ebony
F

Permanent

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In this post:

MAC Sparkling Rose
79%
MAC Sparkling Rose Iridescent Pressed Powder
86%
MAC Sublime Pleasure Lipstick
82%
MAC Romantically Inclined Lipstick
96%
MAC All Races Eyeshadow
97%
MAC Scene Eyeshadow
38%
MAC Magic Moor Eyeshadow
97%
MAC Ebony Eye Kohl
56%

Have you ever used a food product in your beauty regimen?

Have you ever used a food product in your beauty regimen?

Have you ever used a food product in your beauty regimen? Share!

Coconut oil, olive oil, eggs, and mayo... the latter being part of hair masks, I think, and the oils for removing makeup!

Thanks to Sumi for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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MAC Divine Night Mineralize Eyeshadow Duos

MAC Divine Night Mineralize Eyeshadow Duos ($23.00 for 0.06 oz.) are available in six new and limited edition versions. Each version contains two shades. The areas are large enough to fit normal eyeshadow brushes in, so they can be used...

MAC Divine Night Mineralize Eyeshadow Duos ($23.00 for 0.06 oz.) are available in six new and limited edition...

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MAC Stroke of Midnight/Warm Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Stroke of Midnight/Warm Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.14 oz.) features five shades with warm undertones. Amber Lights and Mulch are both part of the permanent range, while the other three are all repromotes.  Femme-fi is a repromote of a limited edition shade, while the...

MAC Stroke of Midnight/Warm Eyeshadow Palette ($39.50 for 0.14 oz.) features five shades with warm undertones. Amber Lights and Mulch are both part of the...

B+
Limited Edition
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