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IT'S THE HOLIDAYS ALREADY? Emergency Gift Giving Guide

IT'S THE HOLIDAYS ALREADY? Emergency Gift Giving Guide

OHMYGOODNESS, IT'S THE HOLIDAYS ALREADY? Emergency Gift Giving Guide

You just peeked at the calendar, and it finally dawns on you that the season of giving is right around the corner... Sephora is doing free two-day shipping upgrades on any order at Sephora with code UPS2DAY -- expires 12/21 at...

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Eyeliners: Comparisons & Dupes

Eyeliners: Comparisons & Dupes

Eyeliners: Comparisons & Dupes

Make sure you haven't missed any of our eyeliner comparison posts--here is a roundup of what we've done! The series is now over, but I hope you enjoyed it and find it useful in the future.

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Purple and Violet Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

Purple and Violet Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

Purple and Violet Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

Here is our last eyeliner comparison -- blue-based purples!

  • NARS Manon Eyeliner is a blue-based violet purple. There’s no shimmer, just...

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Plum (Purple) Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

Plum (Purple) Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

Plum (Purple) Eyeliner Comparisons & Dupes

I split up purples into two, because I had a lot of plummy shades and then several more violet/blue-based purples, so I thought it was best to...

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MAC Stylishly Yours: Overall Review & Recommendations

MAC Stylishly Yours: Overall Review & Recommendations

MAC Stylishly Yours: Overall Review & Recommendations

OVERALL, Stylishly Yours knocks it out of the park in terms of top quality, highly pigmented products--but it's just a matter of whether or not bold colors are your thing. It is definitely a contrast to Cham-Pale, even in the finishes, as these...

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MAC Cham-Pale: Overall Review & Recommendations

MAC Cham-Pale: Overall Review & Recommendations

MAC Cham-Pale:  Overall Review & Recommendations

OVERALL, Cham-Pale stays true to its name--pale, light, and shimmering.  If you prefer matte, satin, or more pearly finishes to your makeup, I don't think Cham-Pale will be the right collection for you.  On the other hand, if you love shimmer,...

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What foundation photographs best for you?

What foundation photographs best for you?

What foundation photographs best for you? Share your favorite!

Make Up For Ever HD photographs really well for me.

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

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MAC Stylishly Yours: Cream Colour Bases

MAC Stylishly Yours: Cream Colour Bases

MAC Stylishly Yours: Cream Colour Bases

MAC Cream Colour Bases ($16.50 for 0.12 oz.) are multi-purpose cream-based colors. Stylishly Yours includes two permanent (but PRO) shades: Madly Magenta (vivid pinkish purple) and Virgin...

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MAC Stylishly Yours: Lipsticks

MAC Stylishly Yours: Lipsticks

MAC Stylishly Yours: Lipsticks

There are four shades of MAC Lipsticks ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) being released with Stylishly Yours. Two are new: Something New (creamy bright blue pink) and Style Curve (bright clean violet purple); and two are...

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