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NYX's Nude on Nude Palette

NYX's Nude on Nude Palette

Cheap, Tawdry Nudes

For a mere $11, you can grab NYX's Nude on Nude Palette, which contains nine neutral eyeshadows, plus two complementing lip colors. It contains these eyeshadows: pale nude beige (semi-matte finish), semi-sheer mushroom taupe with warm undertones (light...

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The Summer Season: Shiseido Pout (RS326) Lipstick

The Summer Season: Shiseido Pout (RS326) Lipstick

The Summer Season: Shiseido Pout (RS326) Lipstick

Shiseido Pout (RS326) Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a semi-sheer pinky mauve with a high gloss sheen.  The Perfect Rouge formula is incredibly moisturizing, and even though this is part of the sheer line, it's still quite pigmented.  It has...

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How do you budget for your beauty purchases?

How do you budget for your beauty purchases?

How do you budget for your beauty purchases? Do you work it out in advance? Stick to a limit?

I look ahead and see what's coming out, and then I try to limit my other purchases (entertainment, clothes, shoes, etc.) so I can put more towards the collections/products that interest me most.

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MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows (Part 2)

MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows (Part 2)

MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows, Part 2

First, make sure you've read Part 1. In this post, you'll notice four blue-based shades--this collection is definitely skewed towards blue. There are three permanent shades here: Sky Blue, Atlantic Blue, and Winkle; the first...

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MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows (Part 1)

MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows (Part 1)

MAC Dare to Wear: Eyeshadows, Part 1

There are twelve brightly colored eyeshadows releasing with MAC's Dare to Wear Collection, which is Lady Gaga "inspired." This is a collection that will appeal to some and hold absolutely zero appeal to others. Not only are the...

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Korres Liquid Lipstick

Korres Liquid Lipstick

Fall Makeup Trend: Opaque Lipgloss

Korres Liquid Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a new, water-based liquid lipstick that should appeal to lipgloss and lipstick lovers alike. It's a very thin formula, and it is incredibly easy to apply. The color is...

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LUSH Sweet Lips Lip Scrub

LUSH Sweet Lips Lip Scrub

For Convenience: Lip Scrubs

LUSH Sweet Lips Lip Scrub ($8.95 for 0.8 oz.) is a very basic lip scrub that uses castor sugar as its exfoliant. This is a product for those who want convenience, because it feels and works similarly to mixing a little sugar and olive oil--but it...

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The Summer Season: NARS Hot Wired Lip Lacquer

The Summer Season: NARS Hot Wired Lip Lacquer

NARS Hot Wired Lip Lacquer

The Summer Season: NARS Hot Wired Lip Lacquer

NARS Hot Wired Lip Lacquer ($24.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a jelly textured raspberry pink with bright, iridescent fuchsia micro-shimmer.  NARS' Lip Lacquers are incredibly moisturizing and feel very slick--but not sticky--on lips. ...

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