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Video: Week in Review - MAC Cosmetics, Illamasqua, theBalm, and Zoya

Video: Week in Review - MAC Cosmetics, Illamasqua, theBalm, and Zoya

Video: Week in Review, Vol. 003

It's been a rather busy week!  Over the past few days, we looked at a new holiday palette from theBalm, MAC's most recent Viva Glam release, as well as a collaboration lipstick called Yung Rapunxel. We also discovered two fun Illamasqua pieces this week!  Subscribe to...

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Does it take a lot before you're return a product?

Does it take a lot before you're return a product?

Does it take a lot before you're return a product? Only if it's exceptionally bad? Or if it's broken? Or causes an allergic reaction? Or do you take back any product you don't like, for whatever reason?

I can't remember the last time I returned a cosmetic product, not to say I haven't, just that I...

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Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Lipglasses

Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Lipglasses

Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Lipglasses

MAC Office Hours features six new shades as well as two repromoted shades. Reviews to come, but for now, here are photos and swatches.

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Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Blushes

Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Blushes

Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Blushes

MAC Office Hours features eight new shades of blushes--I have seven of those (one is still listed as "coming soon!" online)--and I will have reviews for you soon. For now, here are some photos and swatches.

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Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Eyeshadows

Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Eyeshadows

Sneak Peek: MAC Office Hours Pro Longwear Eyeshadows

MAC Office Hours features nine new shades of eyeshadows--I have seven of those (two are still listed as "coming soon!" online)--and I will have reviews for you soon. For now, here are some photos and swatches.

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Will you wear the same makeup look back-to-back?

Will you wear the same makeup look back-to-back?

Will you wear the same makeup look back-to-back? Like two days straight? A full week? Does it have to be different every time?

Not usually, no! I've definitely repeated color combinations, but technically, the products are different!

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MAC Yung Rapunxel Lipstick

MAC Yung Rapunxel Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep plum" with an amplified finish. It's a dark, vampy purple with red undertones and semi-opaque color coverage. Urban Decay Apocalypse is slightly redder. MAC Fervent is purpler. MAC Smoked Purple is more...

MAC Yung Rapunxel Lipstick ($15.00 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "deep plum" with an amplified finish. It's a dark, vampy purple with red undertones...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #148

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #148

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Burberry Trench Eyeshadow
  • Weekend plans:  Fix my computer :( Try and get it running again so I can blog.
  • Do you like to DIY?: On a few things, but usually, I am in the mindset to let the experts do what they're best at!

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Illamasqua Obsidian Eyeshadow

Illamasqua Obsidian Eyeshadow

Illamasqua Obsidian Eyeshadow (£15.50 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "rich black." It's a medium-dark black with brown undertones and a mostly matte finish. MAC Dark Dare is comparable. theBalm Serious is a smidgen...

Illamasqua Obsidian Eyeshadow

Illamasqua Obsidian Eyeshadow (£15.50 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "rich black." It's a...

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