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MAC Barelash Pro Longlash Mascara

MAC Barelash Pro Longlash Mascara

MAC Nude: Barelash Pro Longlash Mascara

MAC Barelash Pro Longlash Mascara ($13.00) is a nude-beige shade in the Pro Longlash formula. I definitely got length without spikiness, but the formula is on the drier side, so it has a tendency to clump if you don't work quickly. On my lashes, it seemed to...

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MAC PRO: What is it? How to order?

MAC PRO: What is it? How to order?

What is MAC PRO?

MAC PRO is a separate range of colors and products designed with the professional makeup artist in mind. MAC describes the products as "more pigmented and [with] more versatility in their use." Additionally, "PRO products are perfect for everything from body art to beauty shots, to...

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What moisturizer are you currently using during the day?

What moisturizer are you currently using during the day?

What moisturizer are you currently using during the day? Lovin' it?

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I'm currently using Chanel's Ultra Lifting Day Cream, and I do like it a good bit -- very luxurious, fast absorbing, and feels amazing on skin without being heavy.

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Nubar Sparkles Collection

Nubar Sparkles Collection

Nubar Sparkles Collection

Nubar Sparkles Collection ($49.95) includes eight shades of glitter nail lacquers, most of which have a clear base but a few have a tinted base. I had some really good luck with some of these shades, but I definitely need a little more practice in applying glitter polishes...

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The Summer Season: Illamasqua Temper Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Temper Intense Lipgloss

The Summer Season: Illamasqua Temper Intense Lipgloss

Illamasqua Temper Intense Lipgloss ($19.00) is a fiery orange red with a creamy, glossy finish.  It's a wickedly bright--but neon--orange-red.  I can see this working really well with deeper skin tones and...

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NYX Blonde Pearl Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow

NYX Blonde Pearl Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow

NYX Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow in Blonde Pearl

NYX Blonde Pearl Ultimate Pearl Eyeshadow ($7.00) is a brightened yellow gold with a soft frost finish. It's nicely pigmented, and it has a very smooth, silky finish. Blonde Pearl is part of a new eyeeshadow formula packed with more shimmer for "a soft,...

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Dior Ultra Gloss in Little Red Dress, Twin Set Pink, & Satin Peach

Dior Ultra Gloss in Little Red Dress, Twin Set Pink, & Satin Peach

Dior Ultra Gloss in Little Red Dress, Twin Set Pink, & Satin Peach

Today, I've got three more shades of Dior Ultra Gloss ($26.50 for 0.21 oz.) to show you! I reviewed these in full detail here, but to recap:

PROS: Non-sticky, moisturizing, glossy, dazzling shimmer (not gritty glitter) CONS: Lasts less...

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What hyped up beauty product can you not get behind?

What hyped up beauty product can you not get behind?

What hyped up beauty product can you not get behind? What product's hype leaves you confused?

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DiorShow, since that flaked on me and wasn't THAT impressive on my lashes... UDPP, since it creases on me. MAC MSFs - all too often they just seem to emphasize imperfections on my face than hide 'em.

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