Sydney Grace Coffee Talk Palettes + New Singles | Swatches

Sydney Grace Coffee Talk Palettes + New Singles | Swatches

Sydney Grace released several new products in July, and I have a few of those items to share with you now! I bought these, and I'll receive press samples of the remaining new items soon (hopefully next week, but it hasn't shipped yet!). The Coffee Talk palettes are sold out, but they'll be restocked...

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The Colors of Peridot & Spinel: 20 Eyeshadow Color Combos for August

The Colors of Peridot & Spinel: 20 Eyeshadow Color Combos for August

August birthstones include peridot, which is a more yellow-toned based green (ranging from lighter chartreuse to olive green) and spinel, which comes in a greater variety of shades but tends to be more popular in red, pink, purple, and blue, though orange, violet, and bluish-green spinels can be...

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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 105

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 105

Sundays are for readers! Each week, on Sunday, I like to see what the community has been enjoying.

"Most Loved" are products that readers specifically loved but didn't add to their wish list (). "Most Wanted" are products that readers specifically added to their wish lists (). This is populated based...

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Laura Mercier Fuchsia Intense, Rose Mauve, Mauve Merveilleux Rouge Essentiel Lipsticks

Dior Rosewood Glow Dior Forever Couture Luminizer

Dior Rosewood Glow (05) Dior Forever Couture Luminizer ($48.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy copper with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, moderately-dense texture that was slightly firmer but not stiff to work with....

Dior Rosewood Glow (05) Dior Forever Couture Luminizer ($48.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy copper with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic...

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Once you dislike a brand, is it possible to change your mind?

Once you dislike a brand, is it possible to change your mind?

It depends on the reason why, but for less egregious reasons, yes, it usually is possible. There are brands that I lose confidence in because they’ve released too many flops, but if enough time passes and they seem to be improving, I’d definitely give them a chance again. When I dislike a brand...

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Phytosurgence Swatches

Phytosurgence Swatches

Phytosurgence is a newer, Canadian-based brand that caught my attention after several long-time blogger friends started sharing photos/swatches. I bought several of their products--pretty much what was in stock when I made my order--and have swatches of four of their cream-to-powder highlighters...

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ILNP Nail Polish Swatches (x40)

ILNP Nail Polish Swatches (x40)

ILNP Nail Polish ($10.00 to $12.50 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is a brand I've heard a lot about in the last few years, but it wasn't until a recent conversation with a good friend ("in real life" as one might say) that I finally put together an order! Of course, I wasn't initially drawn to their...

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Lethal Cosmetics Lethal is Dead Eyeshadow Palette

Lethal Cosmetics Lethal is Dead 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($37.00 for 0.51 oz.) is a new, limited edition nine-pan palette that included three shimmer shades and six matte shades. Most shades had medium to semi-opaque coverage and were somewhat buildable, but the more unusual...

Lethal Cosmetics Lethal is Dead 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($37.00 for 0.51 oz.) is a new, limited edition nine-pan palette that included three shimmer...

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Best Products of the Week | Vol. 305

Best Products of the Week | Vol. 305

Hope your weekend is starting off on the right note! Every Saturday, I like to share the top 10 products from the last week of reviews. It's a nice way to highlight what reviews have been published recently. Similarly, I love reading--and I know others enjoy sharing!--their own "week in review"...

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