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MAC & Mickey Contractor: Behind the Scenes

MAC & Mickey Contractor: Behind the Scenes

MAC & Mickey Contractor: Interviews and Q&As

If you're looking for collection information, check out this post! :) Otherwise, this is fun reading material for those interested in what goes on behind a collection, as well as more information about MAC's collaborator, Mickey Contractor. All information...

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Philosophy Candy Cane Shower Gel Review, Photos

Philosophy Candy Cane Shower Gel Review, Photos

Quick Review: Philosophy Candy Cane

Philosophy Candy Cane Shower Gel ($16.00 for 16 oz.) is a crisp, clean peppermint. It's bright and crisp--I think those are the best words to describe the scent.

Philosophy Shower Gels are one of my personal favorites for body washes, because...

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NYX Decadent Lipstick

NYX Decadent Lipstick

The Sultry Season: NYX Decadent Lipstick

NYX Decadent Lipstick ($4.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a red-toned brown with a creamy, slightly glossy finish. The color is rich, and definitely decadent, with full-color coverage. It is a less vampy, lighter version of NYX Very Berry Lipstick (which...

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MAC Stylishly Yours Dupes & Comparisons Swatches

MAC Stylishly Yours Dupes & Comparisons Swatches

MAC Stylishly Yours Dupes & Comparisons Swatches

  • Dark Diversion is a burgundy berry, while Macroviolet is a blackened violet with flecks of fuchsia-violet micro-shimmer. Very different.
  • Follow Your Fancy is redder than Off the Page, while Sugarpill...

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Have you ever bought the same shade again on accident?

Have you ever bought the same shade again on accident?

Have you ever bought the same shade again on accident? What do you do?

I have done it once or twice, but generally, my memory is pretty good. At least with makeup...

Thanks to Suzanne for today's question! Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Guerlain Bee Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick

Guerlain Bee Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick

Guerlain Bee Rouge G Le Brilliant Lipstick

Guerlain Bee Rouge G Le Brillant Lipstick ($46.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a stunning shade of lightened wine-berry with subtle fuchsia and pink micro-shimmer and a glossy finish. This is a gorgeous hue that works well on...

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Dior Czarina Gold Nail Lacquer

Dior Czarina Gold Nail Lacquer

Hard to Find: Dior Czarina Gold Nail Lacquer

Dior Czarina Gold Nail Lacquer ($21.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is a deep, dark molten chocolate brown with flecks of green, antique gold, and gold shimmer. The shimmer comes in various sizes, so it has more depth and interest in...

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MAC Cham-Pale Dupes & Comparisons Swatches

MAC Cham-Pale Dupes & Comparisons Swatches

MAC Cham-Pale Dupes & Comparisons Swatches

  • Chez Chez Lame is darker and more beige in comparison to NARS Albatross, less pink compared to Sunsparked Pearl, and lighter and less brown compared to Soft & Gentle.
  • Rose Ole is slightly darker and less...

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Dior Gris-Gris (034) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Gris-Gris (034) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Spring 2011: Gris Gris

Dior Gris-Gris (034) 5-Colour Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.21 oz.) is new and is part of Dior's spring collection. (I'm not sure about the permanence of this product--still waiting for confirmation.) It is aptly named, as it consists of...

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Chanel Spring 2011 Look

Chanel Spring 2011 Look

Chanel Spring 2011 Look

Here is a quickie look I did to test out Chanel's spring collection... It's not quite polished/finished, as this was just for testing :)

You will need the following...

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