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Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer

Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer

Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer

Sinful Cloud 9 Nail Lacquer ($1.99 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a bright tangerine orange with gold-tangerine shimmer. I don't have a shade that looks quite like this with shimmer, but China Glaze Papaya Punch is just a bit darker, while China Glaze Sun...

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Video Review: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadows for 2012 - First Impressions & Swatches

Video Review: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadows for 2012 - First Impressions & Swatches

Video Review: MAC Mineralize Eyeshadows for 2012 - First Impressions & Swatches

These are new and permanent (well, some are repromotes!), as part of MAC's Mineralized Eyeshadow displayer. MAC rotates in new shades every 6-12 months, and these are the latest shades to become available.

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Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter ($7.49 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with a naturally glossy shine. Guerlain Champs-Elysees is redder and brighter. Estee Lauder's Wild Violet is redder. MAC Scandelicious is just a bit redder but has a very similar finish. Dolce...

Revlon Raspberry Pie ColorBurst Lip Butter ($7.49 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with a naturally glossy shine. Guerlain Champs-Elysees is...

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Bobbi Brown Brightening Nudes Collection for Spring 2012

Bobbi Brown Brightening Nudes Collection for Spring 2012

Bobbi Brown Brightening Nudes Collection for Spring 2012

Glowing skin, sparkling eyes and lush lips. Bobbi Brown’s new Brightening Nudes Collection creates an effect that’s sheer and luminous—as if you’re naturally lit-from-within.  Available now.

Sparkle Eye Shadow ($28.00)

Sparkle Eye Shadow...

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What was worst customer service experience you’ve ever had with a brand or store?

What was worst customer service experience you’ve ever had with a brand or store?

What was the worst customer service experience you’ve ever had with a brand or store? How do you handle a negative customer service experience? Do you ever swear off a brand?

Barney's. I ordered two palettes online ($55 each!) but only received one in the mail and received a shipping notification...

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Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a fiery orange-red with golden orange shimmer. This is a duochrome finish, so depending on the viewing angle, the polish can look more like a pink-red that fades to...

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer

Nubar Sun Gold Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is a fiery orange-red with golden orange...

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Burberry Devon Sunset Lip Cover Lipstick

Burberry Devon Sunset Lip Cover Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a soft coral with warm, peachy undertones. MAC So Vain is very similar, perhaps with a very subtle pink tint. Lancome Stylistia is similar but pinker. YSL Peach Passion is...

Burberry Devon Sunset Lip Cover Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is a soft coral with warm, peachy undertones. MAC...

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5 Playful Plum Blushes

5 Playful Plum Blushes

5 Playful Plum Blushes

Plum blush can be used in a variety ways, from subtle to bold, so it can really bring drama to the face and create a look that really emphasizes the cheeks if one desires.  If you have a cooler complexion, you may look for a plum with a subtle pink or berry tone, while warmer...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #122

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #122

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  Nothing!
  • Weekend plans:  MOVE. MOVE. MOVE!  When this posts, I'll actually be waiting for the movers to load up the truck. We'll spend the rest of Friday unpacking and assembling furniture.  Well, I'm the unpacker, Shaun's the assembler!  My hope is you...

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Do you "correct" any of your facial features?

Do you "correct" any of your facial features?

Do you "correct" any of your facial features? Or enhance your natural features? (e.g. highlighting, contouring, concealing, etc.)

I fill in my brows, because they're a bit sparse in places!

Thanks to Oona for today's question! Have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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