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Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss (Part 2)

Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss (Part 2)

Five Shimmery Shades from Urban Decay

Now, part two of new Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss ($19.00 for oz.)! This post features the shades: Midnight CowboyNaked (pink nude with pink shift), Runaway (shimmering deep coral), Jilted...

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Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss (Part 1)

Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss (Part 1)

Urban Decay Lip Junkies: Red Light, Crush, Peroxide, Wallflower, Heavy, Love Junkie

Say Hello to the New Gloss on the Block

Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss ($19.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is an entirely new product line for the fall season. They've released eleven shades in total (WHY! eleven! Even Steven,...

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Pseudo-Look: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

Pseudo-Look: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

Sometimes it can be fun just to experiment with your makeup, and you know when is a really good time to do it? Before you're going to go to bed! After I finished photographing Urban Decay's Naked Palette, I really wanted to do something using Gunmetal, but I wanted it to be...

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Win MAC Shimmermoss Eyeshadow from To the Beach!

Win MAC Shimmermoss Eyeshadow from To the Beach!

Win MAC Shimmermoss Eyeshadow from To the Beach!

One (1) lucky winner will receive the limited edition Shimmermoss Eyeshadow from MAC's To the Beach Collection! (Retail value $14.50!)

RULES: All entries must be submitted by June 30th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to...

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NARS Taj Mahal Blush

NARS Taj Mahal Blush

Orange You Glad for Blush?

NARS Taj Mahal Blush ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a vibrant tangerine orange with a soft, golden sheen.  It is pigmented to the max, as many NARS blushes are, but this one is even more so than the average NARS blush.  I found it really difficult to get the...

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Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette for Fall 2010

Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette for Fall 2010

Ready to Get Naked?

Urban Decay Naked Palette ($44.00) is new-for-fall and contains twelve shades--eight are incredibly neutral, but four pack a little--much welcome--color punch. There are six permanent and existing shades, one repromoted shade, and five new shades.

The...

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Urban Decay Fall 2010 Collection

Urban Decay Fall 2010 Collection

Urban Decay Fall 2010 Collection

Naked Palette ($44.00)

We don’t do modesty here. Full Frontal is how Urban Decay does neutral! A far cry from ‘G’ rated, the Naked Palette by Urban Decay features a shade range that runs from the nudest champagne to the grittiest gunmetal.

  • Virgin Satin chamois...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #034

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #034

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn't's "Free For All Fridays," every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun -- whether you're already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

Share your...

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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Follow Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Follow Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Follow Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Follow Intense Lipgloss ($20.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a fluorescent red-pink. It's ridiculously bright--totally retina burning, actually! It is completely opaque and ultra glossy. It's almost like a really, really amped up watermelon...

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Does a beauty brand's image matter to you?

Does a beauty brand's image matter to you?

Does a beauty brand's image matter to you? Does it influence whether you buy or not?

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Somewhat, but what really sways me is a particularly unethical image/pattern of behavior.

Thanks to Anne for today's question!

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