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Illamasqua Peaked Velvet Blusher

Illamasqua Peaked Velvet Blusher ($26.00 for 0.18 oz.) is described as a "dusky rose." It's a medium-dark, muted raspberry pink with a satin finish. Chanel Fantastic is brighter. MAC Hot Nights is powder, darker. NARS Mata Hari is brighter,...

Illamasqua Peaked Velvet Blusher ($26.00 for 0.18 oz.) is described as a "dusky rose." It's a medium-dark, muted...

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Illamasqua Shard Lipstick

Illamasqua Shard Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "red violet [with a matte finish]." It's a deepened, slightly muted, raspberry wine with a matte finish. NARS Afghan Red is redder. NARS Valparaiso is a touch lighter. MAC Red...

Illamasqua Shard Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "red violet [with a matte finish]." It's a...

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This Week’s Sales for September 16th, 2013

This Week’s Sales for September 16th, 2013

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (12%), Lancome (10%), Sephora (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: --
  • HAUTELOOK: Dermovia (9/16), Lisa Hoffman Beauty Fragrance Jewelry (9/16), Embryolisse (9/17), Victorinox Fragrances (9/17), Kinerase (9/18), Mirabella (9/18)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactive...

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What do you dislike about high-end beauty brands?

What do you dislike about high-end beauty brands?

What do you dislike about high-end beauty brands? Share!

Sometimes pricing gets ridiculous or the amount you get for the price is so small, snooty treatment by employees (not all the time, but it's something that by having more dedicated people to your brand that is easier to experience), plastic...

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Hare Polish The Tropics are Calling Collection

Shades Reviewed

Hare Polish Neon Palm Nail Lacquer
Neon Palm
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Hare Polish Mad Chill Nail Lacquer
Mad Chill
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Hare Polish Washed Ashore Nail Lacquer
Washed Ashore
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Top 5 Warm Coppers for Autumn

Top 5 Warm Coppers for Autumn

Whether you're looking for a warm, coppery shade for your eyes, lips, or cheeks, this post has you covered! These are five of my favorite permanents.

  1. Dior Meteore -- a shimmering, sparkling (slightly muted) copper cream eyeshadow
  2. Illamasqua Supernatural -- a glisten of coppery warmth to highlight and...

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Buxom Hold the Line Waterproof Eyeliner (Part 2)

What do you love about high-end beauty brands?

What do you love about high-end beauty brands?

What do you love about high-end beauty brands? Share! (Please save your dislikes for tomorrow's question!)

I love that you can often find experts to talk to about the brand, try before you buy, more generous return policies, various sets and kits, stock that hasn't been tested/tried, and textures...

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