Do product samples encourage you to purchase the full-sized product?

Do product samples encourage you to purchase the full-sized product?

I’m fortunate that I test products all the time, so since I’m working through full-sized products to test, I don’t often use sample packets/products. If a product is really interesting, I tend to purchase the full-sized version unless it’s something like fragrance where I’ll purchase the...

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Kosas 8th Muse Color & Light Palette

Kosas 8th Muse Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the sheerer, more buildable coverage version of the shade and includes a soft pink blush paired with a pearly, light pink highlighter. ...

Kosas 8th Muse Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the sheerer, more buildable coverage version of the shade and includes a soft pink...

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What do you like about pigmented eyeshadows? What don't you like?

What do you like about pigmented eyeshadows? What don't you like?

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Pigmented Eyeshadows

I definitely prefer pretty high pigmentation in most instances, though I don’t mind semi-opaque and buildable matte eyeshadows. I think matte tends to work better when they can be built up, as they’re often more forgiving and easier to blend out. I like getting true-to-pan color as that makes it easier to figure out what to pair together!

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Sydney Grace Arctic Moon Loose Highlighter

Sydney Grace Arctic Moon Loose Highlighter ($8.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a very light, bright mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish. It appeared lighter when applied to my skin as it was very reflective, so it was more glow and shine than base color in...

Sydney Grace Arctic Moon Loose Highlighter ($8.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a very light, bright mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish. It...

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How do you figure out what eyeshadows to pair together?

How do you figure out what eyeshadows to pair together?

I think understanding how colors blend together (and how readily they’ll blend into each other or what they’ll blend and create) is a starting point. The next step is learning about what kind of colors you like to wear. I think just about anything can go together, but it’s often in the eye of...

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Anastasia Norvina Vol. 4 Pro Pigment Palette

Anastasia Norvina Vol 4 Pro Pigment Palette ($60.00 for 1.575 oz.) is a mixed bag that ranged from disappointing to fantastic. I think it was more workable and easier to use than past volumes, which wasn't a surprise since there were more shimmers, more neutral tones, and...

Anastasia Norvina Vol 4 Pro Pigment Palette ($60.00 for 1.575 oz.) is a mixed bag that ranged from disappointing to fantastic. I think it was more...

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Kosas 8th Muse High Intensity Color & Light Palette

Kosas 8th Muse (High Intensity) Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the more intense coverage version of the shade and includes a bright, pink blush paired with a pearly, warm rose highlighter. The blush lived up to its "High Intensity" descriptor and was quite...

Kosas 8th Muse (High Intensity) Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the more intense coverage version of the shade and includes a bright,...

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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 043

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 043

First and foremost, if you're not part of the lovely community, consider registering for an account.  This will allow you to take full advantage of all of the features available on the site!

Now, let's dive into readers' most loved and most wanted products from this past week along with recently shared ...

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Marc Jacobs Work It, Skin Deep, Call Me Enamored Lip Lacquers