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What was the last product that you tried but didn't work out for you?

What was the last product that you tried but didn't work out for you?

What was the last product that you tried but didn't work out for you? Share!

Make Up For Ever Technicolor Eyeshadow Palette! :( Poor pigmentation and subpar textures!

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Chanel Rose Favorite Soft Touch Eyeshadow

Chanel Rose Favorite Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50 for 0.07 oz.) is described as an "audacious pink." It's a brightened, medium rosy pink with mostly neutral undertones; it looks subtly cool-toned in the pan but against my skin tone, it looks neutral to slightly warm. It has...

Chanel Rose Favorite Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50 for 0.07 oz.) is described as an "audacious pink." It's a brightened, medium rosy pink with mostly...

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Benefit Holy Smokes Creaseless Cream Shadow

Benefit Holy Smokes Creaseless Cream Shadow ($20.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "smoldering charcoal." It's a darkened gray-brown--a really, really dark taupe--but as it sheers out, it becomes more and more taupe in color. Tarte Concrete Jungle is a bit lighter. Inglot #444 is...

Benefit Holy Smokes Creaseless Cream Shadow ($20.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "smoldering charcoal." It's a darkened gray-brown--a really,...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #171

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #171

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Chanel Mouche de Beaute Highlighting Powder, Chanel Rose Favorite Eyeshadow
  • Weekend plans:  I managed to get through several folders' worth of photos this past week, so now I need to hunker down and write reviews!
  • What's your favorite thing about spring?:  I...

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NARS Mata Hari Blush

NARS Mata Hari Blush ($29.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "rose petal pink." It's a medium-dark raspberry pink with cool undertones and a satiny sheen. MAC Prom Princess is a touch less pink, more plum, resulting in a more muted color. shu...

NARS Mata Hari Blush ($29.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "rose petal pink." It's a medium-dark raspberry pink...

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What are three things you do to feel your most beautiful?

What are three things you do to feel your most beautiful?

What are three things you do to feel your most beautiful? Share!

1. Reach for products that make my beauty lovin' heart go pitter-patter.  That means favorites, special occasion-only products, and shades I know flatter me best. 2. Give myself enough time to get ready to the nines and not feel rushed;...

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Chanel Mouche de Beaute Illuminating Powder

Chanel Mouche de Beaute Illuminating Powder ($80.00 for 0.42 oz.) is described as an "elegant gold shade enhanced with pink highlights." It's a warm-toned, golden champagne with champagne sparkle; there's a faint hint of pink that I spotted at a glance at the product in the...

Chanel Mouche de Beaute Illuminating Powder ($80.00 for 0.42 oz.) is described as an "elegant gold shade enhanced with pink highlights." It's a...

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Sephora Picnic in the Park (07) Eyeshadow

Sephora Picnic in the Park (07) Eyeshadow ($13.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "shimmering grass green." It's a brightened emerald green with a subtle golden shimmer-sheen--but it has a definite cool undertone, more in line with an...

Sephora Picnic in the Park (07) Eyeshadow ($13.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "shimmering grass green." It's a...

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Revlon Celestial FX & Hearts of Gold FX Nail Lacquers

Revlon Celestial FX and Hearts of Gold FX Nail Lacquer ($5.99 for 0.50 fl. oz.) are two glitter top coats I spotted earlier this year at my local drugstore, and they looked like a lot of fun, so I picked them up. They were,...

Revlon Celestial FX and Hearts of Gold FX Nail Lacquer ($5.99 for 0.50 fl. oz.) are two glitter top coats I...

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