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NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Fall 2011: Delphes Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio ($45.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a trio of "sparkling sheer peach, matte dove grey, and frosted sage." It is a limited edition piece from the fall collection, which is slated to...

NARS Fall 2011: Delphes Eyeshadow Trio

NARS Delphes Eyeshadow Trio ($45.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a trio of...

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MAC Viva Glam 2012 Featuring Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin

MAC Viva Glam 2012 Featuring Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin

MAC Viva Glam 2012 Featuring Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin

Today, MAC AIDS Fund has announced Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are its newest spokespersons to represent the 2012 VIVA GLAM campaign set to launch in February 2012.  Both are in Miami today to shoot the campaign's visuals with David La...

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NARS Pago Pago Lipstick

NARS Pago Pago Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "shimmering pink," and it is part of the Sheer Lipstick line. Sheer Lipsticks are supposed to have "sheer, long-lasting color pigments" and include a blend of ingredients to "hydrate, nourish, and protect lips."

NARS Pago Pago Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "shimmering pink," and it is part of the Sheer Lipstick line. Sheer Lipsticks are...

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This Week's Sales for July 25th, 2011

This Week's Sales for July 25th, 2011

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

  • HAUTELOOK:  Pur Minerals (7/25), Exuberance (7/25), Sprayology (7/26), Kevyn Aucoin (7/27)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • EBATES:  Pur Minerals (10%), SkinStore (9%), drugstore.com (8%), DermStore (7.5%), Lancome (7%), Clarins (7%), YSL (7%)
  • Rue La La: --

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Have you found makeup products that claim to have skin care-like benefits to be effective?

Have you found makeup products that claim to have skin care-like benefits to be effective?

Have you found makeup products that claim to have skin care-like benefits to be effective? If so, share!

I find that certain cream/liquid foundations might work in such a way, if one uses them regularly and wears them for prolonged periods of time. Anything that actually stays on the skin for hours...

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NARS Oasis Lipgloss

NARS Oasis Lipgloss ($24.00 for 0.28 oz.) is described as a "sparkling pink champagne." Is this really what one thinks of with the description of "pink champagne"? Am I alone when I look at the swatch and read the description and feel like it's not really fitting? It's a...

NARS Oasis Lipgloss ($24.00 for 0.28 oz.) is described as a "sparkling pink champagne." Is this really what one thinks of with the description of...

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NARS Outremer Eyeshadow

NARS Outremer Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "bright true blue," but it leans a little indigo--there is a touch of purple there. It's not quite a true blue. It has a matte finish, and it definitely qualifies as an intense shade of blue. MAC Cobalt is a touch...

NARS Outremer Eyeshadow ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "bright true blue," but it leans a little indigo--there is a touch of purple there....

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NARS Montego Bay Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Montego Bay Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "rose pink." It's a soft pink with just a hint of coral to me--it has the warmth and lightness of pink but not the brightness of your typical coral. Montego Bay is muted without being dull or overly...

NARS Montego Bay Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "rose pink." It's a soft pink with just a hint of coral to me--it has the...

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Do you buy makeup for a special occasion?

Do you buy makeup for a special occasion?

Do you buy makeup for a special occasion? Or do you use what you have?

I don't find that I need to generally, but if I was missing something, like a foundation that photographed well and knew I was going to be photographed, I'd go out and buy that.

Thanks to Carrie for today's question!

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