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NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Swatches

NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Swatches

NARS Cosmetics - Duo Eyeshadows - Swatches

More important than product photos are swatches, of course!  Who cares how pretty it looks in the pan if it doesn't look as pretty on the skin, right?  So we bring you swatches of all of duo eyeshadows (including the cream duos).  Which are your favorites?...

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NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Product Photos (Part 2)

NARS - Duo Eyeshadows - Product Photos (Part 2)

NARS Cosmetics - Duo Eyeshadows - Product Photos (Part 2)

Here's the other half of the 49 permanent shades of powder duo eyeshadows (each retails for $32).  Next up?  Swatches of all these very duos!

Where to Buy: Nordstrom.com

Check out the product photos...

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Beauty Basics: Must-Have Eye Makeup Brushes (Video)

Beauty Basics: Must-Have Eye Makeup Brushes (Video)

Just four months ago, I wrote about what my seven must-have eye brushes were.. and they've already changed a bit! In this video, I talk about six brushes I think are really excellent for building up your eye makeup brush stash, plus a little talk on two extra brushes that you might want to consider...

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Make Up For Ever: Star Powders & Pure Pigments

Make Up For Ever: Star Powders & Pure Pigments

Make Up For Ever Star Powders ($19.00 for 0.09 oz.) are finely milled loose color. Think MAC pigments, but more of a powdery texture and more finely milled. They can be used wherever you want, however you want. I only used mine with mixing medium, personally, as I found without...

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Temptalia Asks You - If you could only bring three beauty items with you to a desert island, what would you bring?

Temptalia Asks You - If you could only bring three beauty items with you to a desert island, what would you bring?

If you could only bring three beauty items with you to a desert island, what would you bring? Share!

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Moisturizer with SPF in it, cleanser, and mascara.

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Make Up For Ever: Eyeshadows (#50, 71, 137)

Make Up For Ever: Eyeshadows (#50, 71, 137)

These are the last three Make Up For Ever eyeshadows I'll be reviewing :)

  • #50 is matte lightly pastel orange. It's a bit more subdued than #5. It also comes out a little more like an orange than #5 does at times.
  • #71 is a matte, sunshine yellow. This is a shade that just...

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NARS - Eyeshadow Singles - Swatches

NARS - Eyeshadow Singles - Swatches

NARS Cosmetics - Eyeshadow Singles - Swatches

Now that we know what NARS' eyeshadow singles look like, let's take a look at how they swatch. Eyeshadow singles retail for $22.00 each, and each one contains 0.07 oz. of product. There are currently 14 matte eyeshadows, 22 shimmer eyeshadows, and 11...

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NARS - Eyeshadow Singles - Product Photos (Part 2)

NARS - Eyeshadow Singles - Product Photos (Part 2)

NARS Cosmetics - Eyeshadow Singles - Product Photos (Part 2)

Let's take a look at the second half of NARS' eyeshadow singles. Eyeshadow singles retail for $22.00 each, and each one contains 0.07 oz. of product. There are currently 14 matte eyeshadows, 22 shimmer eyeshadows, and 11 eyeshadows from...

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NARS - Eyeshadow Singles - Product Photos (Part 1)

NARS - Eyeshadow Singles - Product Photos (Part 1)

NARS Cosmetics - Eyeshadow Singles - Product Photos (Part 1)

Today, I'm happy to bring you this first set if product photos featuring NARS' eyeshadow singles. Eyeshadow singles retail for $22.00 each, and each one contains 0.07 oz. of product. There are currently 14 matte eyeshadows, 22 shimmer...

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Temptalia Asks You - In what order do you do your beauty routine?

Temptalia Asks You - In what order do you do your beauty routine?

In what order do you do your beauty routine? Hair before makeup? Makeup before hair? Eyeshadow before foundation? Walk us through your routine!

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I do hair after make-up, unless I'm doing a lot of blow-drying, then I do 75% before makeup, then just do a little bit at the end. I prefer to do...

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