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Where do you "save money" (or just spend less) when it comes to beauty?

Where do you "save money" (or just spend less) when it comes to beauty?

Where do you "save money" (or just spend less) when it comes to beauty? Do you cheap out or skimp on hair care? Skincare? Lipstick?

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It's definitely hair care for me!

Thanks to Dolce Aria for this question!

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How-to Clean your Makeup Brushes & Take Care of Your Brushes

How-to Clean your Makeup Brushes & Take Care of Your Brushes

How-to Clean your Makeup Brushes

Start by choosing either a mild shampoo or brush cleanser. There is a slew of brush cleansers designed with makeup in mind from just about every brand that also has brushes (and some that don't!). You can also use a mild shampoo that's designed for human hair as...

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Makeup You Wanna Eat: Pinks & Purple

Makeup You Wanna Eat: Pinks & Purple

Makeup You Wanna Eat: Pinks & Purple

This look reminded me of cupcakes or maybe ice cream. Either way, I was like, "Mmm, I want some food!" (Preferrably something sweet, much to the dismay of my thighs...) For those who follow me on Twitter, *this* was the look I just wasn't lovin'. ...

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We want your feedback!

We want your feedback!

Throughout the year, we ask readers to help us help them by giving us feedback on how we're doing. This feedback is incredibly useful to us in creating a better experience for you as a reader, because it lets us know what we're doing right, what we're doing wrong, and what we should be doing but...

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Guerlain Terracotta Collection for Summer 2010

Guerlain Terracotta Collection for Summer 2010

Guerlain Terracotta Collection for Summer 2010

Terracotta 4 Seasons ($74.00)

From the ultimate authority in bronzing comes Terracotta 4 Seasons: a variation in four steps to sculpt your tan all year long. The perfect gradation of caramelized tones, Terracotta 4 Seasons features four wonderfully matte...

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Make Up For Ever HD Blush (Truth or Dare, Walk of Shame, Quickie)

Make Up For Ever HD Blush (Truth or Dare, Walk of Shame, Quickie)

Make Up For Ever HD Blush:  Truth or Dare, Walk of Shame, Quickie

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush ($25.00 for 0.33 oz.) is an incredibly lightweight, cream blush. The HD Blush really surprised me, because I wasn't quite sure whether this was going to be as amazing as the buzz over it already...

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What do you consider "bridal" makeup/look?

What do you consider "bridal" makeup/look?

What do you consider "bridal" makeup/look? What did you (or would you!) wear for your wedding day?

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Something very subtle and natural. I'd go with a light pink-coral lip, a soft peach blush, and a mixture of matte and pearl golden brown shadows on the eyes. Oh, waterproof mascara, of course!

Thanks...

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YSL #19 Golden Petal, #20 Golden Macademia

YSL #19 Golden Petal, #20 Golden Macademia

YSL Spring 2010 Collection:  New Golden Glosses

For Spring, YSL released two new shades of Golden Gloss ($29.00 for 0.20 oz.)! #20 Golden Macademia is is a peachy-beige with a champagne-pink sparkle. #19 Golden Petal is a medium pink with a yellow undertone and gold shimmer. Both shades are on the...

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Bobbi Brown Aquamarine Palette

Bobbi Brown Aquamarine Palette

Bobbi Brown Color Strips Collection:  Aquamarine Palette

Bobbi Brown Aquamarine Palette ($60.00) includes five eyeshadow shades (Lightening , Aquamarine, Storm, Ivory, and Grey Sky) and three pot rouge shades (Sand Pink, Pale Pink, Powder Pink). This is the third palette from Bobbi Brown's Color...

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