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This Week’s Sales for April 15th, 2013

This Week’s Sales for April 15th, 2013

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), Smashbox (9%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: --
  • HAUTELOOK:  Stila (4/15), Elizabeth Grant Skincare (4/15), Proliss Hair Tools (4/16), Hair Rules (4/16), Pinook Massagers & Heat Pads (4/17), Mother's Day Fragrances (4/17)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactiv (25%), Sheer...

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Should skincare contain fragrance?

Should skincare contain fragrance?

Should skincare contain fragrance? Share your thoughts!

I'd say no over yes, because some people are more irritated by it than others, though there are certainly many who do like it. On the flip side, if the base product smells off-putting then it's hard to say "no fragrance!" only to smell, you...

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NARS Ethno Run Nail Lacquer Pair

NARS Ethno Run Nail Lacquer Pair ($29.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is described as an "orange" and "navy." Each nail lacquer duo comes in a "shoebox" with a NARS dustbag. The individual polishes don't have names, but one is labeled as "Left" and the...

NARS Ethno Run Nail Lacquer Pair ($29.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is described as an "orange" and "navy." Each nail lacquer...

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NARS Easy Walking Nail Lacquer Pair

NARS Easy Walking Nail Lacquer Pair ($29.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is described as a "rose gold" and "camel." Each nail lacquer duo comes in a "shoebox" with a NARS dustbag. The individual polishes don't have names, but one is labeled as "Left"...

NARS Easy Walking Nail Lacquer Pair ($29.00 for 1.0 fl. oz.) is described as a "rose gold" and "camel." Each nail...

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NARS Boys Don't Cry High Voltage Blush

NARS Boys Don't Cry High Voltage Blush ($41.00 for 0.45 oz.) is described as a "pink grapefruit." It's a bold, coral-red with a matte finish. Guerlain Peach Boy is slightly less red/pink. NARS Exhibit A is redder. Illamasqua Dixie is lighter, pinker, and a cream product.

NARS Boys Don't Cry High Voltage Blush ($41.00 for 0.45 oz.) is described as a "pink grapefruit." It's a bold, coral-red with a matte finish. Guerlain...

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NARS Rotonde High Voltage Blush

NARS Rotonde High Voltage Blush ($41.00 for 0.45 oz.) is described as a "tiger lily." It's a bold, vibrant, medium-dark orange with a matte finish. It's not NARS Taj Mahal, which is brighter, more golden, and shimmery. Buxom Euphoria is brighter. Illamasqua Expose is more...

NARS Rotonde High Voltage Blush ($41.00 for 0.45 oz.) is described as a "tiger lily." It's a bold, vibrant, medium-dark orange with a matte finish....

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Is an under-performing product ever worth buying?

Is an under-performing product ever worth buying?

Is an under-performing product ever worth buying? What is OK to miss on? What justifies it?

I think there are only two things that make me overlook something amiss in the quality of a product: it's either really cheap, or the color is really unique. For lip products, shorter wear times might be...

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Sneak Peek: NARS x Pierre Hardy Collection - Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: NARS x Pierre Hardy Collection - Photos & Swatches

Look what arrived earlier this afternoon! As always, this is just a sneak peek--give me sometime to write-up reviews and all that jazz before asking a question. Thank you for your patience!

See more photos & swatches!

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Guerlain Moyen Brunettes (05) Terracotta Four Seasons Bronzer

Guerlain Moyen Brunettes (05) Terracotta Four Seasons Bronzer ($75.00 for 0.35 oz.) is medium-dark tan brown with warm undertones and a mate finish. It is the second darkest shade of the Terracotta range (Ebony #08 is the darkest). Burberry...

Guerlain Moyen Brunettes (05) Terracotta Four Seasons Bronzer ($75.00 for 0.35 oz.) is medium-dark tan brown...

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Color Club Beyond Nail Lacquer

Color Club Beyond Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a deep, warm, smoky gray-black with holographic shimmer. The closest shade I could think of was Rescue Beauty Lounge Anne, which is slightly greener and not-so-holographic.

Color Club Beyond Nail Lacquer ($10.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a deep, warm, smoky gray-black with holographic shimmer. The closest shade I could think...

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