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Estee Lauder Sinister Stay-On Shadow Paint

Estee Lauder Sinister Stay-On Shadow Paint

Estee Lauder Sinister Stay-On Shadow Paint ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is medium-dark black with silver sparkle. MAC Blackground has a warmer base and smaller shimmer. Urban Decay Oil Slick is also a bit warmer (and a powder product). Buxom Black Lab is similar but has...

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Illamasqua Creep Eyeshadow

Illamasqua Creep Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "soft lavender purple." It's a light-medium lavender purple with cool undertones and a matte finish. There are several lavender eyeshadows that I've come across, but I...

Illamasqua Creep Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "soft lavender purple." It's a light-medium...

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Round-up: MAC Baking Beauties Collection -

Round-up: MAC Baking Beauties Collection -

MAC's Baking Beauties collection will launch online on the 11th (that's the official date, at least) and in-stores and counters on the 18th. When it's available for sale, I will buy the products I didn't have (two lipsticks, two lip balms, brushes, two paint pots, and nail lacquers).

Pearlmatte Face...

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Round-up: Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows -

Round-up: Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows -

Urban Decay's newest glitter/sparkle formula will launch on their website on the 9th. I reviewed all but Intergalactic, which I do not have.

Moondust Eyeshadows

You can also view all swatches in a single post here.

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Round-up: NARS Summer 2013 Collection -

Round-up: NARS Summer 2013 Collection -

NARS' summer collection will be available for sale on April 15th on NARScosmetics.com, and then will make its way to other retailers thereafter.

Summer 2013

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Round-up: MAC In Extra Dimension (2013)

Round-up: MAC In Extra Dimension (2013)

The only product that is missing is Shape the Future, which I'll be buying at Nordstrom as soon as I get a couple of posts up :)  I probably won't have it until late this week--just a heads up. On that note, if you've been looking for the Extra Dimension Skinfinishes... Nordstrom has part of the...

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This Week’s Sales for April 8th, 2013

This Week’s Sales for April 8th, 2013

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (10%), Lancome (10%), Sephora (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: --
  • HAUTELOOK:  Electronic Facial Brushes & Beauty Tools (4/8), Sibu Beauty (4/8), Three Custom Color (4/9), Amir Argan Oil (4/10)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactiv (25%), Sheer Cover (25%), WEN...

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Do you change your makeup when you see your family?

Do you change your makeup when you see your family?

Do you change your makeup when you see your family? Does your style change? Do you wear less? The same?

Generally, I wear less, but it depends on the type of family! My immediate family - I will wear whatever really, but if I'm planning, usually something subtler. If it's extended family, then I...

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MAC Definitely Defined Extra Dimension Skinfinish

MAC Definitely Defined Extra Dimension Skinfinish ($30.00 for 0.31 oz.) is described as a "silvery pink/soft rose with shimmer." Swirled together, it is a soft peach with a hint of pink and a frosted, golden champagne sheen. MAC Light Year is warmer, darker. MAC By Candlelight is...

MAC Definitely Defined Extra Dimension Skinfinish ($30.00 for 0.31 oz.) is described as a "silvery pink/soft rose with shimmer." Swirled together, it...

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MAC Flaming Chic Extra Dimension Blush

MAC Flaming Chic Extra Dimension Blush ($25.00 for 0.22 oz.) is described as a "bright blue pink." It's a coral-pink with subtle, warm undertones, and a satiny finish. Burberry Coral Pink is much, much darker. MAC Whole Lotta Love is cooler-toned. Chanel Rose Initiale is a smidgen...

MAC Flaming Chic Extra Dimension Blush ($25.00 for 0.22 oz.) is described as a "bright blue pink." It's a coral-pink with subtle, warm undertones, and...

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