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MAC Soft Sand Bronzing Powder

MAC Soft Sand Bronzing Powder ($25.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "golden bronze with fine gold pearl." It's a yellowy, medium-dark tan brown with a golden shimmer-sheen finish. Illamasqua Disobey is a browner and has no shimmer. Too Faced Bronzed & Poreless is warmer, more...

MAC Soft Sand Bronzing Powder ($25.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "golden bronze with fine gold pearl." It's a yellowy, medium-dark tan brown with...

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Make Up For Ever Launches New Shades for Summer 2013

Make Up For Ever Launches New Shades for Summer 2013

Make a splash this summer with bright, beautiful, long-lasting colors from the award-winning Aqua range by MAKE UP FOR EVER. With bold new smudge-proof hues for eyes and lips, dressing up your warm weather wardrobe has never been so easy.

Aqua Rouge ($24.00)

With five...

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What's your go-to sunscreen when you head to the beach/pool?

What's your go-to sunscreen when you head to the beach/pool?

What's your go-to sunscreen when you head to the beach/pool? When you know you'll be outdoors for awhile?

Shiseido's lotion for face & body is usually what I grab! OR Neutrogena's Dry Touch.

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MAC Temperature Rising Lipglasses

Shades Reviewed

MAC Liquid Passion Lipglass
Liquid Passion
B-

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MAC Rhythm Lipglass
Rhythm
B+

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MAC Soft Serenade Lipglass
Soft Serenade
B+

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MAC Underdressed Lipglass
Underdressed
B+

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Introducing MyTemptalia Beta 1.0

Introducing MyTemptalia Beta 1.0

It is with much excitement (and nervousness!) that I get to announce something that's been incubating in the back of our brains for two years, and this year, we've put all of our resources into making that dream a reality. Temptalia is about making shopping for and buying beauty products easier with...

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Double Cash Back at Ebates for Mother's Day!

Double Cash Back at Ebates for Mother's Day!

Just in time for your Mother’s Day gift giving, Ebates has you covered with Double Cash Back at your favorite retailers, like kmart, QVC, Sephora, and Amazon!

Ebates gives you cash back every time you shop! Joining is free, and it costs nothing. Shop, get cash back, and Ebates will mail you a Big...

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Illamasqua Harem Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Harem Nail Varnish ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright mauve pink." It's a cool-toned, light-medium lavender-pink with blue undertones and a creamy finish (almost looks like a jelly, because it has a plush,...

Illamasqua Harem Nail Varnish ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright mauve pink." It's a cool-toned,...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #182

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #182

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Chanel summer polishes, JulieG nail polishes (Groupon deal)
  • Weekend plans:  Celebrate a little, then start mapping out our next steps :)
  • Do you have any summer traditions?:  When I was younger, my family almost always went to Lake Tahoe for a week or so.  Now,...

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Urban Decay Mushroom 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil

Urban Decay Mushroom 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil ($20.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "warm pale gray shimmer." It's a cool-toned taupe with a silver shimmer-sheen and brown base color. Urban Decay South is a powder product and warmer. Urban...

Urban Decay Mushroom 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil ($20.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "warm pale gray shimmer."...

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