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Zoya Kerry Nail Lacquer

Zoya Kerry Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "full-coverage, yellow gold foil metallic." It's a brightened, light-medium yellow gold with a metallic shimmer and a foil-like finish. NARS Gold Fingers is a bit more orange-toned. ORLY Flare is similar but a...

Zoya Kerry Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "full-coverage, yellow gold foil metallic." It's a brightened, light-medium yellow...

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Maybelline Infra-Red ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Infra-Red ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is an orange-toned red with a glossy, luminous finish. MAC Everyday Diva is lighter.MAC Ruffian Red has gold shimmer. MAC Red Racer is more neutral. MAC Must Be Red is less bright. MAC Cockney isn't quite as...

Maybelline Infra-Red ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.49 for 0.15 oz.) is an orange-toned red with a glossy, luminous finish. MAC Everyday Diva is...

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What eyeshadows are necessary if you're just starting out?

What eyeshadows are necessary if you're just starting out?

What eyeshadows are necessary if you're just starting out? Which ones can you wait on?

I'd try to get a large eyeshadow palette to start off with, then experiment and see what kind of colors, textures, etc. you tend to use most. For instance, some start with colors first, others wear neutrals - but...

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NARS Hearts New York Set

Shades Reviewed

NARS Biarritz Eyeshadow
Biarritz
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NARS Nepal Eyeshadow
Nepal
B+

Discontinued

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NARS New York Eyeshadow
New York
B

Discontinued

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NARS Galapagos Eyeshadow
Galapagos
B+

Discontinued

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NARS Laguna Powder Bronzer
Laguna
B+

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NARS Dolce Vita Lip Gloss (Discontinued Formula)
Dolce Vita
B+

Discontinued

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NARS Chinatown Nail Polish
Chinatown
A-

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NARS Amour Powder Blush
Amour
B+

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In this post:

NARS Amour Powder Blush
88%
NARS Biarritz Eyeshadow
92%
NARS Nepal Eyeshadow
87%
NARS New York Eyeshadow
86%
NARS Galapagos Eyeshadow
87%
NARS Laguna Powder Bronzer
88%
NARS Dolce Vita Lip Gloss (Discontinued Formula)
89%
NARS Chinatown Nail Polish
92%
NARS Amour Powder Blush
88%

Illamasqua Posture Lipstick

Illamasqua Posture Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "cool mauve." It's a cool-toned, gray-tinted lavender with a matte finish. MAC Nocturnal Instincts is pinker, not as cool-toned/gray. MAC Fresh Amour is more opaque, cooler-toned. MAC Lavender Whip is pinker. OCC...

Illamasqua Posture Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "cool mauve." It's a cool-toned, gray-tinted lavender with a matte finish. MAC...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #185

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #185

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Illamasqua Raindrops -- Illamasqua put our Editor's Choice Awards' stickers on their Nail Varnishes, so I had to get one as a keepsake :)
  • Weekend plans:  We are going to try gardening!
  • When do you take your vacation(s)?:  We are all over the map, but I would say...

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What's the best makeup to wear to a pool party?

What's the best makeup to wear to a pool party?

What's the best makeup to wear to a pool party? Share!

I would wear sunscreen, tinted moisturizer, waterproof eyeliner and mascara, and lipgloss - just enough to look good out of the pool but not so much that I couldn't get splashed!

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

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