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Have you repurchased an item only to discover the formula changed?

Have you repurchased an item only to discover the formula changed?

Have you repurchased an item only to discover the formula changed? Was it for better or worse? If worse, did you return?

I can't recall anything specifically, though recent commentary made me wonder about MAC Carbon and whether there have been changes in the formula over time. I am sure there have...

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NARS Satellite of Love Highlighting Blush

Reach to the Stars for a Satellite of Love

NARS Satellite of Love Highlighting Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "sparkling gold sand." It's a peachy brown with a hint of orange and pale gold shimmer and sparkle. It adds...

Reach to the Stars for a Satellite of Love

NARS Satellite of Love Highlighting Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is...

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NARS New York Dolls Nail Lacquer

NARS New York Dolls Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as " purple." It's a dark purple with a subdued quality to it, so it doesn't have a strong red undertone, and it seems just barely blue-based--but it's so subtle and...

NARS New York Dolls Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as " purple." It's a dark purple with a...

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NARS 47th Street Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

NARS 47th Street Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "black with silver shimmer." It's a dark black with chunky silver sparkle--it's definitely larger than what you'd expect of shimmer. I couldn't...

NARS 47th Street Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "black with silver...

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Video: Week in Review - MAC x Carine Roitfeld, NARS

Video: Week in Review - MAC x Carine Roitfeld, NARS

Video: Week in Review, Vol. 002

During the past few days, we focused on MAC's collaboration with Carine Roitfeld as well as a permanent NARS blush and a new China Glaze polish. I was excited that one of the art prints I ordered arrived in time to hang in the background -- it's Wake of Herself by Agnes...

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Cle de Peau Beaute La Beaute Enigmatique Collection for Fall 2012

Cle de Peau Beaute La Beaute Enigmatique Collection for Fall 2012

Cle de Peau Beaute La Beaute Enigmatique Collection for Fall 2012

Colors that reflect and shine create a velvety softness. A glistening eye expresses the magic of the night as color and texture impart an enigmatic beauty.

Three stunning shades of eye emit a soft and monochromatic spot of light,...

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Have you ever had gel nails?

Have you ever had gel nails?

Have you ever had gel nails? Good or bad experience? Worth it?

Nope, I haven't!  The most intensive nail-related treatment/procedure I've ever had done was CND's Shellac, which I don't think is what most would consider gel nails. (I even went to Shellac's info page, and it was sure to say it wasn't...

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Urban Decay Feminine Eyeshadow Palette (2012)

Oh, a Touch of a Feminine Edges

Urban Decay Feminine Eyeshadow Palette (2012) ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes six eyeshadows: Bordello (pale mauve with gold micro-glitter), Skimp (light peachy pearl), AC/DC (smoky greyish purple), Gunmetal (dark...

Oh, a Touch of a Feminine Edges

Urban Decay Feminine Eyeshadow Palette (2012) ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.)...

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Urban Decay Dangerous Eyeshadow Palette (2012)

Urban Decay Dangerous Eyeshadow Palette (2012) ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes six eyeshadows: Gravity (deep violet with multi-colored micro-glitter), Loaded (deep metallic emerald), Evidence (deep navy blue), Deeper (metallic dark brown with bronze pearl), Mushroom (warm pale grey),...

Urban Decay Dangerous Eyeshadow Palette (2012) ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes six eyeshadows: Gravity (deep violet with multi-colored micro-glitter), ...

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Urban Decay Fun Eyeshadow Palette (2012)

Have a Little Fun, Won't You?

Urban Decay Fun Eyeshadow Palette (2012) ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes six eyeshadows: Maui Wowie (metallic golden beige with silver glitter), Deep End (bright teal shimmer), Sellout (pinky champagne), Fishnet (bright...

Have a Little Fun, Won't You?

Urban Decay Fun Eyeshadow Palette (2012) ($36.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes six...

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