Dior Golden Nights Collection for Holiday 2020

Dior Golden Nights Collection for Holiday 2020

Nothing stands in the way of this winter night, black spangled with gold. For the Golden Nights Collection, Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup, portrays a fantastic fairy tale that mixes tradition with a chic rock 'n' roll spirit. Following the bidding of the colour palette,...

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Wayne Goss Blush Palette Swatches

Wayne Goss Blush Palette Swatches

There are four variations in the recently-released Wayne Goss Blush Palette ($45.00 for 0.67 oz.) collection. Each palette is really a duo that features a more matte blush paired with a fairly shimmery highlighter. Here are swatches of the four duos!

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ULTA Gorgeous Hair 2020: 50% Off Sale -- 10/4 to 10/24

ULTA Gorgeous Hair 2020: 50% Off Sale -- 10/4 to 10/24

Ulta's Gorgeous Hair Event kicks off October 4th through October 24th!  Every day, you'll find haircare essentials at 50% off!  Shampoos and conditioners are also on special--as low as 2 for $22--and many styling products are buy one, get one 50% off.

You can see the full calendar here, or browse daily...

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Lisa Eldridge Holiday 2020: Lipstick & Lipgloss Swatches (x8)

Lisa Eldridge Holiday 2020: Lipstick & Lipgloss Swatches (x8)

Lisa Eldridge is releasing four new True Velvet Lip Colours along with a new formula, Embrace Gloss, which is available in six shades. They will be available for pre-order on October 3rd. As I mentioned earlier, I didn't realize that Velvet Blush was a new shade, so I did not swatch it initially,...

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Best New Beauty Products (September 2020)

Best New Beauty Products (September 2020)

Here's a look at the top 25 products reviewed in the month of September, plus a summary of how many products and brands were reviewed and a break out of ratings! :)

I think it'd be fun to go through what we used, purchased, resisted, and so forth each month, here are some questions:

  1. Did anything new...

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Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #569

Friday Finds & Check-ins, Volume #569

Share your recent beauty purchases or rediscovered favorites in your stash (for those on low/no-buys!), chit chat about weekend plans, and learn a little more about each other!

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How important is finishing an eyeshadow palette to you?

How important is finishing an eyeshadow palette to you?

Not important at all! Though obviously not something I can manage while reviewing thousands of products each year, but the way I feel about non-beauty categories would likely translate into them if I was a normal consumer… and that’s more about use–it doesn’t have to be worn every day or...

— Christine

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Hourglass Diffused Edit Ambient Lighting Palette

Hourglass Diffused Edit Ambient Lighting Trio ($64.00 for 0.29 oz.) is a new, Nordstrom-exclusive palette that includes a finishing powder, blush, and bronzer; all three shades are from the permanent range, so any could be purchased individually if desired. The blush was...

Hourglass Diffused Edit Ambient Lighting Trio ($64.00 for 0.29 oz.) is a new, Nordstrom-exclusive palette that includes a finishing powder, blush, and...

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Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame Jewel Pots

Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame Jewel Pots ($35.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-copper with flecks of pink and gold sparkle over a more satiny base. The texture was slightly firmer and stiffer in the jar, and it seemed to work better when it was a little warmer...

Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame Jewel Pots ($35.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-copper with flecks of pink and gold sparkle over a more...

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Byredo Makeup Launches October 1st

Byredo Makeup Launches October 1st

“Ultimately, beauty is subjective - Byredo Makeup had to reflect that.” — Ben Gorham, Creative Director & Founder

“I wanted to create a sense of freedom in the way we approach using Makeup but also in the way we communicate the products.” Isamaya Ffrench, Makeup Artist & Collaborator

Five...

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