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This Week's Sales for December 12th, 2011

This Week's Sales for December 12th, 2011

Feel free to share any upcoming deals you've spotted!

  • EBATES:  Lancome (14%), The Body Shop (10%), drugstore.com (10%), Pur Minerals (10%), Sephora (8%)
  • GILT: --
  • HAUTELOOK:  Jane (12/12), Stila (12/13), GO SMiLE (12/14), Mirabella Beauty (12/14)
  • IDEELI:  Senna Cosmetics (12/13)
  • MRREBATES:  WEN (50%),...

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Do you think that using products from the same brand work better together?

Do you think that using products from the same brand work better together?

Do you think that using products from the same brand work better together? Why/why not?

Sometimes, but usually, I don't think it matters a lot. You may find that certain types of eyeshadow formulas blend better together than others, but it isn't dependent on brand. I would imagine with skin care,...

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NYX Fortune Cookie Lipstick

NYX Fortune Cookie Round Lipstick ($4.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a shimmery bronzed beige. It appears much lighter and whiter on my lips--it's a very, very frosted finish. The shade reminded me of MAC Pretty Please, which is a little pinker; MAC Tanarama, which is more golden; and MAC...

NYX Fortune Cookie Round Lipstick ($4.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a shimmery bronzed beige. It appears much lighter and whiter on my lips--it's a very, very...

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Tarina Tarantino Parasol Dollskin Cheek Blush

Tarina Tarantino Parasol Dollskin Cheek Blush ($25.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "shimmering bright pink coral." It's a pinky-coral with a very subtle golden champagne shimmer. When it's blended out, you'll get more of a coral effect out of the hue, but when it's used...

Tarina Tarantino Parasol Dollskin Cheek Blush ($25.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "shimmering bright pink coral." It's a pinky-coral with a very...

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An Esthetician's Two Skincare Must-Haves

An Esthetician's Two Skincare Must-Haves

Chantel is a licensed esthetician who recently moved to Virginia. She attended University of Utah as a ballet major and earned her esthetics license while living in Washington. She is currently teaching dance and hopes to start a skincare business in her new area. Chantel is...

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Items of Intrigue, Vol. 009

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 009

Items of Intrigue, Vol. 009

It's been awhile, which is more a result of not finding more than one or two products intriguing enough to warrant a post, but finally, I've collected enough to share for the "week," haha!

  • NYX Bronzer/Blush ($9.00) comes in several varieties, and they remind me of duos MAC...

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How does your makeup routine adjust when you're sick?

How does your makeup routine adjust when you're sick?

How does your makeup routine adjust when you're sick? What if you're just a little bit sick?

If I'm just a little bit sick, then I would still wear makeup if I was testing something or taking photos for the blog (like for lip swatches), but if I wasn't doing either, I wouldn't bother with it.

Thanks to...

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Dior Coral Crystal (345) Serum de Rouge

Dior Coral Crystal (345) Serum de Rouge ($34.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a peachy tangerine that looks more like a soft peach when worn--it's certainly not as vibrant as it looks in the tube or swatched against my lips (which have a natural corpse-like color, so it may have muted...

Dior Coral Crystal (345) Serum de Rouge ($34.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a peachy tangerine that looks more like a soft peach when worn--it's certainly not as...

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Nails Inc. Porchester Place Nail Lacquer

Nails Inc. Porchester Place Nail Lacquer ($9.50 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright tangerine." It's a vibrant orange with a hint of peach, and it has a cream finish. The hue is softer than shades like Illamasqua Gamma and SpaRitual Solaris.

Nails Inc. Porchester Place Nail Lacquer ($9.50 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is described as a "bright tangerine." It's a vibrant orange with a hint of peach,...

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