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bareMinerals The Shining Moment Luminizer

bareMinerals The Shining Moment Luminizer ($26.00 for 0.30 oz.) is described as a "golden champagne." It's a light-medium yellow gold with a pearly sheen. Chanel Routes des Indes de Chanel is extremely similar. Guerlain Terracotta Sun in the City is darker, more orange-gold.

bareMinerals The Shining Moment Luminizer ($26.00 for 0.30 oz.) is described as a "golden champagne." It's a light-medium yellow gold with a pearly...

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What has been your favorite makeup look that you have ever worn?

What has been your favorite makeup look that you have ever worn?

What has been your favorite makeup look that you have ever worn? What made it so special?

Antique gold on the eye, glowy cheeks, and red lips--this is my "special occasion" look because I always feel my most beautiful in it.

Thanks to JKJ for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours ...

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12 of My Favorite Etsy & Indie Shops! Celebrate Small Business Saturday!

12 of My Favorite Etsy & Indie Shops! Celebrate Small Business Saturday!

Small Business Saturday

I love to support local and small businesses, because I just love when people LOVE what they do. I want to support their dreams and show my appreciation for the time and effort they put into their creations. I'm a huge Etsy shopper as a result! I thought in the spirit of shop...

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5 Stunning Dark Red Lipsticks for the Holidays

5 Stunning Dark Red Lipsticks for the Holidays

5 Stunning Dark Red Lipsticks for the Holidays

Not so into bright reds? Here are some darker red options! :)

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L'Oreal The Mystic's Future Nail Lacquer

L'Oreal The Mystic's Future Nail Lacquer ($5.99 for 0.39 fl. oz.) is a vibrant fuchsia-shimmered eggplant purple. It has a very rich look with a lot of depth. Zoya Carly has a blacker base color. SpaRitual Shooting Star has larger flecks of shimmer and a darker base color. MAC So...

L'Oreal The Mystic's Future Nail Lacquer ($5.99 for 0.39 fl. oz.) is a vibrant fuchsia-shimmered eggplant purple. It has a very rich look with a lot...

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5 Decadent Bright Red Lipsticks for the Holidays

5 Decadent Bright Red Lipsticks for the Holidays

5 Decadent Bright Red Lipsticks for the Holidays

If there was ever a time to break out the red lipstick, it's during the winter holidays.   I love red lipstick year-round, and I most definitely have a weakness for a really fantastic red so narrowing them down to five was hard... which is why this...

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Burberry Pink Apricot (301) Lip Velvet

Burberry Pink Apricot (301) Lip Velvet ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is peachy coral with the barest pink tinge. The finish is a satiny-matte--a matte with a soft, natural sheen. MAC Jazzed has a higher sheen, less pink. MAC In a Heartbeat is very...

Burberry Pink Apricot (301) Lip Velvet ($30.00 for 0.12 oz.) is peachy coral with the barest pink tinge. The...

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What nail and hand do you start your manicure with?

What nail and hand do you start your manicure with?

What nail and hand do you start your manicure with? Any rhyme or reason?

I always start with my left thumb and work my way to my left pinky finger, and then I move to the right thumb and move outwards to my right pinky.

Thanks to Jennie for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours ...

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Benefit Stay Don't Stray in Medium/Deep

Benefit Stay Don't Stray in Medium/Deep ($26.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is a liquid product that can be used an eyeshadow base to keep eyeshadow in place and keep the color looking true as well as to keep concealer in place. I reviewed the formula when it originally debuted, and as...

Benefit Stay Don't Stray in Medium/Deep ($26.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is a liquid product that can be used an eyeshadow base to keep eyeshadow in place...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #159

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #159

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: My Beauty.com haul arrived earlier this week, where I picked up some lavender-scented laundry liquid-something-or-another and vacuum scented pearls, along with a philosophy holiday 3-in-1 gel, two lipsticks, and three nail polishes.
  • Weekend plans:  Digesting...

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