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MAC Archie's Girls Collection Photos & Swatches (Preview)

MAC Archie's Girls Collection Photos & Swatches (Preview)

While I work on editing photos, testing products, and writing up reviews, here are some photos and swatches in the meantime. Oh -- and here's something that's funny and GREAT news for you: I received press samples at lunch time, and all the products I ordered yesterday...

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MAC Once Upon a Time Eyeshadow

MAC Once Upon a Time Eyeshadow

MAC Once Upon a Time Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "metallic vanilla" with a Veluxe Pearl finish. It's a soft beige with a moderately frosted finish. bareMinerals Libation is darker. Wet 'n' Wild Sparkle 'Til Morning #5 is similar but more frosted. MAC...

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MAC Carbon Eyeshadow (Year of the Snake)

MAC Carbon Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an "intense black." It's a medium black with a matte finish. NARS Night Clubbing has a soft micro-shimmer. Urban Decay Crave is similar in color.  Carbon is part of the permanent range, as well as...

MAC Carbon Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as an "intense black." It's a medium black with a matte finish. NARS Night...

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MAC Altered State Eyeshadow

MAC Altered State Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep frosted blue purple" with a Veluxe Pearl finish. It's a darkened purple with subtle burgundy-brown undertones and a dusting of micro-shimmer. OCC Overlook is lighter, redder. Buxom Schnauzer is slightly...

MAC Altered State Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep frosted blue purple" with a Veluxe Pearl finish. It's a darkened purple with...

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MAC Push the Edge Pigment

MAC Push the Edge Pigment ($21.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "deep bright purple with pearl." It's a rich violet purple with strong fuchsia-red undertones and a frosted finish. NARS Trash is a bit darker and less shimmery, plus it is a cream...

MAC Push the Edge Pigment ($21.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "deep bright purple with pearl." It's a rich violet purple...

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MAC Shell Pearl Beauty Powder

MAC Shell Pearl Beauty Powder ($24.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "pale peach with gold pearl." It's a soft pink-tinged peach with a golden shimmer-sheen. MAC Legendary is darker, pinker. MAC Born to Love is quite a bit darker, less peach. Guerlain Peach Boy is a touch darker...

MAC Shell Pearl Beauty Powder ($24.00 for 0.35 oz.) is described as a "pale peach with gold pearl." It's a soft pink-tinged peach with a golden...

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Do you ever feel guilty buying makeup?

Do you ever feel guilty buying makeup?

Do you ever feel guilty buying makeup? Do you get over it?

Sure! I've definitely seen how much I've spent on a collection and thought about what else I could have done with it. Most of us have some sort of vice/hobby/distraction that we tend to "invest" in, and being happy and enjoying ourselves is...

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