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The Spring Season: Chanel Pin-up Glossimer

The Spring Season: Chanel Pin-up Glossimer

The Spring Season: Chanel Pin-up Glossimer

Chanel Pin-up Glossimer ($27.00) sheer, light peach champagne with just a smidgen of pink in it with pale gold and champagne micro-shimmer. Glossimers are thin in texture, smooth in shimmer, and non-sticky in feel. On my lips, the golden tones of this...

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If you never bought any more make up again, how long would it take you to use up what you have?

If you never bought any more make up again, how long would it take you to use up what you have?

If you never bought any more make up again, how long would it take you to use up what you have? What would you run out of first? What would you never have to repurchase?

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Forever. I'd probably run out of skincare/foundation kind of stuff first, but I'd never run out of eyeshadow or lipstick.

Thanks...

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Valentine's Day Makeup: Soft Neutrals & Pink Lips

Valentine's Day Makeup: Soft Neutrals & Pink Lips

Valentine's Day Makeup: Soft Neutrals & Pink Lips

So, opposite of the last look, here's a very soft look one could wear. I call it Valentine's Day makeup, but you could really wear it any time. I think it's quite appropriate for a variety of occasions! I wore this to school on Wednesday, which...

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What beauty product would you invent if you could?

What beauty product would you invent if you could?

What beauty product would you invent if you could? What miracle product? (Besides the fountain of youth!)

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An ultra pigmented lipgloss that truly lasted at least 12 hours or an acne solution that worked for everyone, but the latter sounds more impossible.

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Old vs. New MAC Pigment Packaging: Kitschmas vs. Kitschmas (aka Part 2)

Old vs. New MAC Pigment Packaging: Kitschmas vs. Kitschmas (aka Part 2)

Kitschmas vs. Kitschmas: The Results

Much to the dismay of neat-freaks everywhere, pigments once again exploded in my household. I conducted this messy project in my kitchen (easier to clean) with a very small (pocket-sized!) digital scale that can weigh up to 500 grams. I go through the entire...

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MAC in Lillyland Collection: Overall & Round-up

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Overall & Round-up

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Overall & Round-up

OVERALL, Lillyland is definitely a very bright and colorful collection. It's something that will catch your eye when you see it on displayer, even if you're not necessarily into colors. Between the ultra pigmented Cremeblend Blushes and the ultra...

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MAC All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection: Overall & Round-up

MAC All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection: Overall & Round-up

MAC All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection: Overall & Round-up

OVERALL, the All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection is really going to be a hit or miss collection for many. I don't think it has the mass appeal of some of MAC's previous more neutral collections, like Blonde, Brunette, and...

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MAC in Lillyland Collection: Lip Gelees , Lip Swatches

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Lip Gelees , Lip Swatches

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Lip Gelees Review, Photos, Swatches, Lip Swatches

Last but not least... the lip gelees aka the best part of the collection, IMO! Okay, let me condition that: if you like shimmer/glitter, check out the lip...

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MAC in Lillyland Collection: Pearlmatte Eyeshadow & Powder & Coconut Ice Nail Lacquer

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Pearlmatte Eyeshadow & Powder & Coconut Ice Nail Lacquer

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Pearlmatte Eyeshadow & Powder & Coconut Ice Nail Lacquer Review, Photos, Swatches

The two prettiest-looking items in the collection are my two least favorites of the collection. Both the Pearlmatte Eyeshadow and Face Powder are lovely to look at...

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MAC in Lillyland Collection: Cremeblend Blushes

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Cremeblend Blushes

MAC in Lillyland Collection: Cremeblend Blushes Review, Photos, Swatches

Even though my personal favorites from this collection are the lipgelees (review is forthcoming, promise!), I really think the Cremeblend Blushes really stand out. All four are intensely...

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