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What beauty products did you use to use that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What beauty products did you use to use that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What beauty products did you use to use that you go, "What was I thinking?" now? Any regrets?

It's more like what beauty product I wasn't using - and that's sunscreen! It took me a few years to get into the habit of wearing sunscreen daily, and I wish I had started sooner.

Thanks to Monica for today's...

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Guerlain Cuivre Ora Iridescent Loose Eyeshadow

Guerlain Cuivre Ora Iridescent Loose Eyeshadow ($35.00 for 0.02 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark copper with a frosted, metallic finish. NARS California is browner. MAC Star Myth is very similar. MAC In the Sun is darker, browner. MAC Red Hot Copper is...

Guerlain Cuivre Ora Iridescent Loose Eyeshadow ($35.00 for 0.02 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark copper with a...

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MAC All About Orange Collection for Summer 2013

MAC All About Orange Collection for Summer 2013

Orange. Its vibrant energy and modern edge ignites fashion and beauty big time in Korea, Asia and the world. It’s one of the new global super shades that pops with sizzle and cool sophistication. M•A•C loves a colour with international impact and has translated...

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Edward Bess Secret Affair Blush Extraordinaire Review, Photos, Swaatches

Edward Bess Secret Affair Blush Extraordinaire ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "soft peach." It's a warm-toned, pink-tinged coral with a gold shimmer. Tom Ford Flush is slightly less pink, less shimmer. theBalm Don't You Want Me is...

Edward Bess Secret Affair Blush Extraordinaire ($43.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "soft peach." It's a...

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Guerlain Nahema Vernis Nail Lacquer

Guerlain Nahema Vernis Nail Lacquer ($23.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a rich, warm-toned red with a cream finish. MAC Vivid Effect is slightly lighter and less orange. MAC Oriele Orange is similar. MAC Kid Orange is very similar. MAC Ablaze is a...

Guerlain Nahema Vernis Nail Lacquer ($23.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a rich, warm-toned red with a cream finish. MAC...

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What makeup trends did you use to wear that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What makeup trends did you use to wear that you go, "What was I thinking?" now?

What makeup looks/trends did you use to wear that you go, "What was I thinking?" now? Any regrets?

When I first got into makeup, I was obsessed with eyeshadow - but I wouldn't wear ANYTHING else; no blush, foundation, or lipstick at all, so looking back, it looks incredibly incomplete!

Thanks to Monica...

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Illamasqua Hydra Veil Rehydrating Gel Review & Photos

Illamasqua Hydra Veil Rehydrating Gel Review & Photos

Illamasqua Hydra Veil Rehydrating Gel ($40.00 for 1.0 oz.) is a cross between a primer and a moisturizer, so perhaps it's best categorized as a moisturizing primer, as it is not a skincare product (e.g. no long-term hydration benefits are claimed). It's really...

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Rant & Rave: Beauty Ads

Rant & Rave: Beauty Ads

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Beauty Ads!

my answer: I like when brands put together interesting shoots with their latest products, but I think it's important that it is a cohesive campaign - I want to see breakdowns or breakouts of what was used, behind-the-scenes footage, etc. It helps...

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