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MAC Well Dressed Blush

MAC Well Dressed Blush ($21.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as an "immaculate pink [with a Satin finish]." It's a light-medium, blue-based pink with cool undertones and a soft, satiny sheen. MAC Pure Femininity is darker. theBalm Down Boy is...

MAC Well Dressed Blush ($21.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as an "immaculate pink [with a Satin finish]." It's a...

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5 Shades of Weathered Blue

5 Shades of Weathered Blue

I love weathered blues; which I interpret as blues that are dusty, muted, gray-tinged, stormy, and such. There's just a faded quality to them, but there's still depth and interest in the color. My very favorite of all-time is Urban Decay Strip, which was discontinued quite awhile ago.

  1. Urban Decay...

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Make Up For Ever #208 Small Precision Shader & #220 Small Shader Brushes Reviews & Photos

What type of beauty product do you think is worth splurging on?

What type of beauty product do you think is worth splurging on?

What type of beauty product do you think is worth splurging on? Lip balm? Skincare? Hair products? Eyeshadow?

Anything you'll actually wear and wear often can be worth splurging on. Something you might wear once or twice is not. I would also say basics like makeup removers, skin care, foundation,...

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theBalm Down Boy Blush

theBalm Down Boy Blush ($21.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "baby pink." It's soft, light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. MAC Pure Femininity is darker, less blue-based. theBalm Argyle is warmer. MAC Peony Petal is cooler-toned. MAC I'm the One is...

theBalm Down Boy Blush ($21.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "baby pink." It's soft, light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #202

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #202

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: I bought soaps and candles from Bath & Body Works earlier this week, but they're not here yet!
  • Weekend plans:  Shaun's family is coming to visit, so we're going to be having a lot of family time this weekend!
  • Do you have any pets?: Just one beautiful big boy :)...

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Has a favorite beauty product changed formula on you?

Has a favorite beauty product changed formula on you?

Has a favorite beauty product changed formula on you? Was it an improvement or did it change it for the worse?

I'm sure there are more than few examples, but the one I can remember is MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator--I loved it the first release, but it wasn't quite as good in subsequent releases. I have...

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Revlon Plum Velour Super Lustrous Lipstick

Revlon Plum Velour Super Lustrous Lipstick ($6.99 for 0.13 oz.) is a reddish plum-berry with a luminous, lightly glossy, sheen. Marc Jacobs Seduce Me is brighter, more opaque. Too Faced So Berry Sexy is similar but less shiny. Illamasqua Magnetism is darker, redder. Revlon Berry...

Revlon Plum Velour Super Lustrous Lipstick ($6.99 for 0.13 oz.) is a reddish plum-berry with a luminous, lightly glossy, sheen. Marc Jacobs Seduce Me is...

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