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Tarte Treat Yourself to Gorgeous Collection (Part 1)

Twenty Eyeshadows to Give or Get

Tarte Treat Yourself to Gorgeous ($49.98) contains four lipglosses, four eyeliners, and twenty eyeshadows. This review focuses on the eyeshadows, and a second review will feature the lipglosses and...

Twenty Eyeshadows to Give or Get

Tarte Treat Yourself to Gorgeous ($49.98) contains four lipglosses, four...

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How do you feel about brands that only/primarily release limited edition products?

How do you feel about brands that only/primarily release limited edition products?

How do you feel about brands that only/primarily release limited edition products? Love or hate? Depends?

I don't mind, as long they're the same quality as the permanent range. The one thing I don't like is limited edition skin care.

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Tarte Treat Yourself to Gorgeous Collection Sneak Peek Photos & Swatches

Tarte Treat Yourself to Gorgeous Collection Sneak Peek Photos & Swatches

Will You Treat Yourself?

Tarte Treat Yourself to Gorgeous ($61.00) is a 28-piece set that includes four Maracuja Divine Shine Lipglosses, four Cashmere Waterproof Eyeliners, and twenty Amazonian Clay Eyeshadows. I received a set around lunch time, and I've...

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How to Apply Gel Eyeliner - Tips & Tricks

How to Apply Gel Eyeliner - Tips & Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Apply Gel Eyeliner

Share your best tips and tricks for applying gel eyeliner!  Feel free to share your first experiences, how you've grown, what you've learned, and what, ultimately, you found most helpful in learning how to apply gel eyeliner.  (And if you haven't conquered...

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Clarins Chocolate Prodige Lip Gloss

A Wearable Shade of Brown Lipgloss

Clarins Chocolate Prodige Lip Gloss ($20.00 for fl. oz.) is a reddened brown full of light pink and white micro-shimmer. Bobbi Brown Midnight Violet is more berry-hued. MAC Fancy Cat is browner, less red-toned. MAC...

A Wearable Shade of Brown Lipgloss

Clarins Chocolate Prodige Lip Gloss ($20.00 for fl. oz.) is a reddened brown full...

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Color Club Fashion Moment Nail Lacquer

Color Club Fashion Moment Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep, eggplant, shade of purple." It's a deep, dark burgundy with hints of purple. China Glaze Urban-Night is lighter, purpler. Rescue Beauty Lounge Recherche is cooler-toned, purpler. Guerlain...

Color Club Fashion Moment Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "deep, eggplant, shade of purple." It's a deep, dark burgundy with...

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Burberry Vintage Gold Collection for Holiday 2012

Burberry Vintage Gold Collection for Holiday 2012

Burberry Vintage Gold Collection for Holiday 2012

Introducing Vintage Gold, a new collection from Burberry Beauty for the festive season. Collection includes a limited edition Burberry Beauty Charm, limited edition festive shade of Burberry Beauty Lip Glow, and the new effortless Complete Eye Palette

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How much did you indulge in Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales?

How much did you indulge in Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales?

How much did you indulge in Black Friday/Cyber Monday beauty sales? What sales were the best?

I actually get completely overwhelmed with Black Friday/Cyber Monday to the point where I don't know where to shop. I didn't buy any beauty products despite all the sales going on. I did pick up various...

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Lucy Blaire Handmade Makeup Bags

Lucy Blaire Handmade Makeup Bags

Fun Makeup Bags!

Lucy Blaire Handmade Makeup Bags ($12.00 to $62.00) are available in five sizes: small, medium, large, purse pouch, and pencil case. Her bags are made out of oilcloth, which is cotton-backed vinyl. Why it makes sense to use it on makeup bags is because it is...

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L'Oreal to Buy Urban Decay Cosmetics

L'Oreal to Buy Urban Decay Cosmetics

Today, it was announced that L'Oreal has signed an agreement to buy Urban Decay Cosmetics. Urban Decay was founded in 1996, acquired by LVMH in 2000, then sold to private equity firm Castanea in 2009. L'Oreal owns several recognizable brands in the high-end market like Lancome, Kiehl's, shu uemura,...

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