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MAC Art of the Eye Eyeshadows

MAC Art of the Eye Eyeshadows ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) include five shades, and they are: Banafsaji (deep purple blue), Farasha (bright deep orange), Gameela (deep pink magenta), Hajar Karim (clean warm green), and Parrot (deep aqua blue with bright green and blue...

MAC Art of the Eye Eyeshadows ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) include five shades, and they are: Banafsaji (deep purple blue), Farasha (bright...

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Do you like when brands bundle products into sets or kits?

Do you like when brands bundle products into sets or kits?

Do you like when brands bundle products into sets or kits? Share your thoughts!

I think it works in certain areas, like skincare or hair care, but I like it less with color cosmetics. I like to try out a few skincare products (say a cleanser and moisturizer) from the same brand, but it can be harder...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Art of the Eye Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC Art of the Eye Collection Photos & Swatches

MAC Art of the Eye Collection is now available online, and I'm working on writing up reviews now, so in the meanwhile, here are swatches. I reviewed MAC Chromagraphic Pencils previously, so for those looking for pencil swatches, you can check out my prior review. As...

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MAC Nudes & Metallics Eyeshadows (Part 2)

MAC Nudes & Metallics Eyeshadows ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) include eight shades in total, and these are three of them. I grouped these three together as they were all in the Metallics family. This post features: Brazenly (deep metallic purple), Crimson Tryst (deep...

MAC Nudes & Metallics Eyeshadows ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) include eight shades in total, and these are three of them. I grouped...

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MAC Nudes & Metallics Eyeshadows (Part 1)

MAC Nudes & Metallics Eyeshadows ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) include eight shades in total, and these are four of them. I grouped these four together as they were all in the Nudes family. This post features: Bare Minimum (sheer soft pinky nude with pearl), Body...

MAC Nudes & Metallics Eyeshadows ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) include eight shades in total, and these are four of them. I grouped...

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MAC Stylish Me Blush

MAC Stylish Me Blush ($21.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "deep dirty mauve [with a satin finish]." It's a muted, reddish-brown with a champagne shimmer-sheen and neutral-warm undertones. Burberry Russet is more matte but very similar in color. MAC Poised is lighter and...

MAC Stylish Me Blush ($21.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "deep dirty mauve [with a satin finish]." It's a muted, reddish-brown with a champagne...

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MAC Barefaced Blush

MAC Barefaced Blush ($21.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone warm nude [with a satin finish]." It's a medium, slightly subdued, warm brown with hints of orange/tan and a satiny sheen. NARS Silvana is warmer, lighter, yellower in tone. NARS Madly is very similar--a...

MAC Barefaced Blush ($21.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone warm nude [with a satin finish]." It's a medium, slightly subdued, warm brown...

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Dior Pink Glow (001) Nude Tan Paradise Duo

Dior Pink Glow (001) Nude Tan Paradise Duo ($56.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a split-pan powder that features a bronzer and blush, and each of those is split as well into a lighter and darker section. It comes with a small, domed brush (like...

Dior Pink Glow (001) Nude Tan Paradise Duo ($56.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a split-pan powder that features a...

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Guerlain Gold Tchlack (400) Gloss d'Enfer Maxi Shine

Guerlain Gold Tchlack (400) Gloss d'Enfer Maxi Shine ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a pale gold with champagne and gold sparkle. L'Oreal Something Shiny is very similar. MAC Satin Slip has more peach-colored shimmer. Bobbi Brown Canary is a...

Guerlain Gold Tchlack (400) Gloss d'Enfer Maxi Shine ($30.00 for 0.25 fl. oz.) is a pale gold with champagne and...

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