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Do you wear makeup when you're traveling?

Do you wear makeup when you're traveling?

Do you wear makeup when you're traveling? Why/why not?

If I don't have to, I won't, especially if I'm traveling all day.  There are many times when I do, because the minute I step off the plane, I have to go to an event or a meeting.  So if it's necessary, yes, but my preference is not to!

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Most Overrated & Underrated Blush Formula

Most Overrated & Underrated Blush Formula

Over & Under: Most Overrated & Underrated Blush Formula

There are always products that receive endless raves, but they don't always live up to our expectations or work out as well as they do for others.  Share your picks for most overrated and underrated BLUSHES.  Don't forget to share your whats...

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NARS Amour Blush

NARS Amour Blush

NARS Amour Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "peachy pink." It's a darkened pink-tinted coral. It doesn't read peachy-pink to me, which tends to be a lighter, warmer color. The finish is matte. Illamasqua Dixie is brighter, less pink. Tarte...

NARS Amour Blush

NARS Amour Blush ($28.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "peachy pink." It's a darkened pink-tinted coral. It doesn't...

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Le Metier de Beaute Indian Summer Collection for Summer 2012

Le Metier de Beaute Indian Summer Collection for Summer 2012

Le Metier de Beaute Indian Summer Collection for Summer 2012

Just when summer seems to be winding down, there it is again, making a final attempt to keep the temperatures up and the days from getting shorter. Indian Summer, when summer and fall meet for a brief, but gorgeous moment, the inspiration...

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What's your favorite summer eyeshadow combination?

What's your favorite summer eyeshadow combination?

What's your favorite summer eyeshadow combination? Share!

Sunset eyes or tropical eyes; so either gold, orange, and red or chartreuse, blue, and teal.

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Bobbi Brown Pink Seashell Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15

Bobbi Brown Pink Seashell Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 ($23.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "pale peachy pink." It's a soft pink-tinted coral that's just slightly warm-toned. MAC Razzledazzler looks almost exactly the same--I'd say slightly more opaque, perhaps less pink. Burberry...

Bobbi Brown Pink Seashell Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 ($23.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "pale peachy pink." It's a soft pink-tinted coral that's...

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OCC Triptych Loose Colour Concentrate

OCC Triptych Loose Colour Concentrate ($12.00 for 0.088 oz. / 2.5 grams) is described as a "sleek, regal gold." It's a rich, vibrant shade of yellow gold with a frosted, metallic finish. The metallic finish comes out more strongly when it is applied damp/wet. Tarina Tarantino...

OCC Triptych Loose Colour Concentrate ($12.00 for 0.088 oz. / 2.5 grams) is described as a "sleek, regal gold." It's a rich, vibrant shade of yellow...

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China Glaze Splish Splash Nail Lacquer

China Glaze Splish Splash Nail Lacquer ($6.49 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright sky blue shimmer." This is a brightened medium sky blue with fine, pale white-blue shimmer. It's a very swimming pool-inspired blue, I'd say. It's not quite bright enough to be called a...

China Glaze Splish Splash Nail Lacquer ($6.49 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright sky blue shimmer." This is a brightened medium sky blue with...

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5 Rich Brown Eyeshadows to Savor

5 Rich Brown Eyeshadows to Savor

5 Rich Brown Eyeshadows to Savor

I think richness isn't just a really dark shade--I think it has more to do with intensity, vibrancy, and how much depth a shade can have.  These shades look so luxe to me!

  1. NARS Surabaya -- two rich browns--one more yellow-toned, one more red-toned
  2. Make Up For Ever #14 --...

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