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NARS Floralies Satin Lip Pencil

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NARS Floralies Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Floralies Satin Lip Pencil ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as "light apricot." It's a peachy-brown with strong warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. MAC Peachstock is more beige. MAC Sheer Mandarin is more orange and darker. Cle...

NARS Floralies Satin Lip Pencil ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as "light apricot." It's a peachy-brown with...

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Sci-Fi Lullabies Collection for Spring 2013

Year: 2013 Launches
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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Sci-Fi Lullabies Collection for Spring 2013
Year: 2013 Launches

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Sci-Fi Lullabies Collection for Spring 2013

Introducing SCI-FI LULLABIES, OCC’s newest colour collection for Spring 2013! Spring has always been a time for transformation, and this season we explore the dichotomy between two realities: What is truth and what is fantasy. Showcased alongside Ready- To-Wear shades are fantasias of Couture...

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Do people tell you that you look better without makeup?

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Do people tell you that you look better without makeup?
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Do people tell you that you look better without makeup?

Do people tell you that you look better without makeup? Do you believe them?

My family and friends have certainly said things like that, but I think it's more along the lines of, "You look beautiful whether or not you wear makeup," and less about better/worse. I believe them, only because I trust my...

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Bobbi Brown Violet Plum Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

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Bobbi Brown Violet Plum Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

Bobbi Brown Violet Plum Long-Wear Cream Bark Stick ($28.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "deep shimmer eggplant." It's a dark, shimmering plum with red undertones and subtle plum, red, and violet shimmer. Bobbi Brown Black Violet is a touch less red-toned but otherwise is...

Bobbi Brown Violet Plum Long-Wear Cream Bark Stick ($28.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "deep shimmer eggplant." It's a dark, shimmering plum with...

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Makeup Sales & Deals This Week

All of the active deals and sales in beauty in one place. Updated with new deals as they go live!

  • ColourPop — 10% off (a few exclusions apply) w/code TEMPTALIA
  • Cover FX — 15% off your first purchase
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NARS Majella Satin Lip Pencil

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NARS Majella Satin Lip Pencil
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NARS Majella Satin Lip Pencil

NARS Majella Satin Lip Pencil ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as "garnet." It's a deeper red with cool, blue undertones and a subtle, natural-looking sheen. Rimmel #111 is more orange-toned. MAC Runaway Red is darker. MAC Eden Rouge is slightly brighter. MAC Russian Red is...

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Benefit Gilt-y Pleasure Longwear Powder Eyeshadow

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Benefit Gilt-y Pleasure Longwear Powder Shadow

Benefit Gilt-y Pleasure Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "golden sand." It's a warm-toned, orange-gold with a metallic finish. Tarte Canary Diamond is a bit more orange and darker. Chanel Vision is more metallic and sparkly...

Benefit Gilt-y Pleasure Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.11 oz.) is described as a "golden sand." It's a warm-toned,...

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Benefit Gilt-y Pleasure Longwear Powder Eyeshadow

This Week’s Sales for March 11th, 2013

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This Week’s Sales for March 11th, 2013
Beauty Sales & Deals

This Week’s Sales for March 11th, 2013

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), drugstore.com (12%), Pur Minerals (10%), Sephora (8%), SkinStore (8%)
  • FAB: red flower (3/14)
  • GILT: Sedu (3/11)
  • HAUTELOOK:  NYX (3/11), Spring Scents (3/11), Bioelements (3/12), Etoile (3/12), Ecoya (3/13), Per-fekt Beauty (3/13)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:...

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Is high-end nail polish ever worth it?

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Is high-end nail polish ever worth it?
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Is high-end nail polish ever worth it?

Is high-end nail polish ever worth it? Is there a difference in quality?

Generally, I don't see much difference in wear from $2 to $40 polish. Illamasqua's polish wears the longest on me (as long as 14 days no chipping, just minor tip wear), which is a premium polish. But next to nothing chips on me,...

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NARS Luxembourg Satin Lip Pencil

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NARS Luxembourg

NARS Luxembourg Satin Lip Pencil ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as "vivid watermelon." It's a vibrant, pinky-red with a satin finish. There's quite a bit of pink in it, so while it calls to mind certain famous reds, I don't think it...

NARS Luxembourg Satin Lip Pencil ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as "vivid watermelon." It's a vibrant, pinky-red...

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NARS Luxembourg Satin Lip Pencil