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MAC Cremeblend Blushes -- Lip Swatches

MAC Cremeblend Blushes -- Lip Swatches

MAC Cremeblend Blushes -- Lip Swatches

Here are quick & dirty lip swatches of the four Cremeblend blushes. When applied to lips, they can have a decent amount of slip. They almost seem to sit on lips and take quite awhile to sink in. The more pigmented ones...

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Weekend Quickies: Beauty News & Events (January 16th, 2010)

Weekend Quickies: Beauty News & Events (January 16th, 2010)

Weekend Quickies: Beauty News & Events

Most importantly, to help aid Haitians, you can donate $10 via texting "Haiti" to 90999 to the Red Cross. The donation amount will be added to your cell phone bill. You can also donate $5 via texting YELE to 501501 (again, the donation amount will be added to...

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Summer Makeup: The Bright Sunset - Yellow, Orange, & Red

Summer Makeup: The Bright Sunset - Yellow, Orange, & Red

Summer Makeup: The Bright Sunset - Yellow, Orange, & Red

I just can't help it!   The latest shades to join the permanent range at MAC are all bright, they're so *summer* and it's not even technically spring yet! Oh, well... call it fashionably early? Hm. Whatever. This was just me having a...

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What's your philosophy on makeup?

What's your philosophy on makeup?

What's your philosophy on makeup? Take that as what you think that means!

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Makeup to me is an outlet to have fun, try new things, and get creativity flowing. It's not always about making things perfect or absolutely flawless; a lot of it is really just trying things out and enjoying making mistakes...

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MAC "Pop Colour" Collection

MAC "Pop Colour" Collection

MAC "Pop Colour" Collection:  Review, Photos, Swatches

Debuting today in-store are eight eyeshadow shades, permanent extensions to the freestanding and PRO store eyeshadow ranges. They will only be available in limited quantity and duration at counters (department stores), though. They're also...

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Free For Haul Friday, Volume #011

Free For Haul Friday, Volume #011

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!

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The Spring Season: Julie Hewett Simone Lipstick

The Spring Season: Julie Hewett Simone Lipstick

Julie Hewett Simone Lipstick

The Spring Season: Julie Hewett Simone Lipstick

Julie Hewett Simone Sheer Lipstick ($20.00) is a soft, lightly frosted shade of pinky-coral. This is a shade that's definitely a YMMV (your mileage may vary) kind of shade, because even though it looks and swatches with a...

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What do you think of movie-themed makeup?

What do you think of movie-themed makeup?

What do you think of movie-themed makeup? (e.g. Twilight, Alice in Wonderland) Cheesy? Adorable?

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I think if I was in love with the movie/theme, I might like it. Otherwise, it's really just about the quality!

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Barielle Wildflower Collection for Spring 2010

Barielle Wildflower Collection for Spring 2010

Barielle Wildflower Collection for Spring 2010

Barielle's Spring collection is called Wildflower and consists of six spring-y shades.  All but Snap Dragon apply pretty well, with Blossom being a little goopy but manageable.  Daring Dahlia and A Bouquet for Ava had the best application--very smooth,...

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