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MAC Strength: Inner Strength Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Strength: Inner Strength Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Inner Strength Eyeshadow Quad ($40.00 for 0.21 oz.) consists of three new shades and one repromote: Lithe Spirit (palest white pink), Inner Strength (light cool mauve taupe), Fabulous Fit (mid-tone...

MAC Strength: Inner Strength Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Inner Strength Eyeshadow Quad ($40.00 for 0.21 oz.) consists of three...

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MAC All Woman Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Strength: All Woman Eyeshadow Quad

MAC All Woman Eyeshadow Quad ($40.00 for 0.19 oz.) consists of four new shades: Flawless Figure (pale warm shimmering white), Brains & Brawn (mid-tone taupe), All Woman (greenish dark grey), and Black Magique (deep,...

MAC Strength: All Woman Eyeshadow Quad

MAC All Woman Eyeshadow Quad ($40.00 for 0.19 oz.) consists of four new shades: Flawless...

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MAC Triumphant Nail Lacquer

MAC Triumphant Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a "mid-tone cool brown." It's a medium-dark brown with a hint of gray, and it has a cream finish. Dior Exquis is darker and has shimmer. NARS Bad Influence is much darker and grayer--more of a taupe. Chanel...

MAC Triumphant Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a "mid-tone cool brown." It's a medium-dark brown with a hint of gray, and it...

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MAC Muscle Tone Nail Lacquer

MAC Muscle Tone Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a "pale neutral nude." It's a light beige with mostly neutral undertones but perhaps leans a little warm when I see it against my skin tone. It has a cream finish. MAC Sandpiper is sheerer but similar. Essie...

MAC Muscle Tone Nail Lacquer ($16.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a "pale neutral nude." It's a light beige with mostly neutral undertones but...

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MAC Taupe Shape Blush

MAC Taupe Shape Blush ($19.50 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "satiny taupe" with a satin finish. It's a gray-tinged brown--a brownish-taupe when blended out--with a shimmer-sheen finish. MAC Pressed Amber is less gray. MAC Equilibrium is browner.

MAC Taupe Shape Blush ($19.50 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "satiny taupe" with a satin finish. It's a gray-tinged brown--a brownish-taupe when...

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MAC Poised Blush

MAC Poised Blush ($20.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "muted pinkish brown" with a satin finish. It's a medium brown with soft, peach-orange undertones and a shimmer-sheen finish. Burberry Earthy is browner, more neutral and matte. NARS Madly is a touch browner. Bobbi Brown...

MAC Poised Blush ($20.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "muted pinkish brown" with a satin finish. It's a medium brown with soft, peach-orange...

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How much does a shade or product's name impact your decision to purchase?

How much does a shade or product's name impact your decision to purchase?

How much does a shade or product's name impact your decision to purchase? Does it matter? Will certain names push you to purchase or keep you from buying?

On occasion, there might be a shade name that represents something I like so I might feel more compelled to purchase, but I'm generally not put off...

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Dior Candide (457) (437) Dior Addict Lipstick

Dior Candide (457) Dior Addict Lipstick ($31.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "pink." It's a light-medium pink with subtle yellow undertones and a shiny finish. MAC Vivid Imagination is more opaque, slightly brighter. Bobbi Brown Pink...

Dior Candide (457) Dior Addict Lipstick ($31.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "pink." It's a light-medium pink...

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