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Dior Grand Bal False Eyelashes Quick Review & Photos

Dior Grand Bal False Eyelashes Quick Review & Photos

Grand Holiday Lashes

Dior Grand Bal False Eyelashes ($28.00/pair) come in two styles with two shades each. The first pair are adorned with either silver or gold crystals, while the second pair has three "pearls" on the outermost portion of the lash in either silver...

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Do you ever just play around with makeup?

Do you ever just play around with makeup?

Do you ever just play around with makeup? Not because you're going out or heading to work/school, but just because you feel like playing around?

I don't get much time any more to just play without purpose - I surely play plenty (in my mind), but I think the context of the question makes it seem like...

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Chanel Notorious Ombre Contrast / Sculpting Veil

Chanel Notorious Ombre Contrast / Sculpting Veil ($43.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "mauve-taupe." It's a mauve-tinged gray-brown--it is dominated by gray and has a very cool-toned feel. As a contour color, I couldn't think of anything similar that I've come across. As...

Chanel Notorious Ombre Contrast / Sculpting Veil ($43.00 for 0.14 oz.) is described as a "mauve-taupe." It's a mauve-tinged gray-brown--it is...

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Win It! Bounty of Beauty (Valued Over $650!)

Win It! Bounty of Beauty (Valued Over $650!)

Win It! Bounty of Beauty (Valued Over $650!)

It's Thanksgiving, and you know what we're thankful for? All of our lovely readers! One lucky reader will get this fantastic prize valued at $658.50 that features pieces from Benefit, MAC, NARS, and Stila.

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To enter & read official...

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L'Oreal Something Shiny Infallible Lipgloss

L'Oreal Something Shiny Infallible Lipgloss ($9.99 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is sheer, gold-shimmered gloss. There is a very slight yellow tint to the otherwise clear base color. MAC Phiff is similar, just has larger sparkle particles. Bobbi Brown Bare has a colored mix of sparkle.

L'Oreal Something Shiny Infallible Lipgloss ($9.99 for 0.21 fl. oz.) is sheer, gold-shimmered gloss. There is a very slight yellow tint to the...

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MAC Taste Temptation Lipglasses

Three Lipglasses to Tempt You

MAC Taste Temptation Lipglasses ($15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) features three shades: Good Times (pale mauve), Revenge is Sweet (vivid purple), and Perky (mid-tone shimmering lilac)--the latter I do not have but will purchase when the...

Three Lipglasses to Tempt You

MAC Taste Temptation Lipglasses ($15.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) features three shades: Good Times (pale...

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Have you ever been on a no-buy?

Have you ever been on a no-buy?

Have you ever been on a no-buy? This is where you've put yourself on a self-imposed "no buy" of beauty products.

Not truly, but I did try to be a on no-buy/low-buy of philosophy Shower Gels for a few months, which worked out well - I said not until we've cleared out one drawer of the ones we already...

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MAC Night Blooming Mattene Lipstick

MAC Night Blooming Mattene Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.08 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone blue pink." It's a vibrant magenta pink with strong, cool blue undertones and a satin-matte finish. MAC Outrageously Fun is less vibrant, pinker. Le Metier de Beaute Paris is darker, pinker. MAC...

MAC Night Blooming Mattene Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.08 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone blue pink." It's a vibrant magenta pink with strong, cool blue...

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MAC Passionately Tempted Blush

MAC Passionately Tempted Blush ($20.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone magenta" with a satin finish. It's a reddish plum with a barely-there sheen. MAC Restores Dazzle is redder. MAC Vintage Grape is more plum, more muted. MAC Magenta is redder, more vibrant.

MAC Passionately Tempted Blush ($20.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a "mid-tone magenta" with a satin finish. It's a reddish plum with a barely-there...

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