NARS Dominate Blush

NARS Dominate Powder Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a medium-dark red with moderate, warm copper undertones and a metallic sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, soft consistency that was slightly dry to the touch, but it didn't have powderiness in the pan. The...

NARS Dominate Powder Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a medium-dark red with moderate, warm copper undertones and a metallic sheen. It was intensely...

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What would make single eyeshadows more compelling to you?

What would make single eyeshadows more compelling to you?

I like when brands curate their single ranges into “pre-made” color combinations, which I think helps give people a better idea of how to arrange products. I’d like to see more brands organize or showcase shades for certain skin tones or undertones. I also think that brands often create a core...

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Fenty Beauty Flypencil Eyeliners Swatches (x19)

Fenty Beauty Flypencil Eyeliners Swatches (x19)

Fenty Beauty Flypencil Longwear Eyeliner ($22.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a new, permanent range of twist-up, pencil eyeliners that comes in 20 shades--I meant to purchase all of them but flubbed on doing so, as I only purchased 19, which are swatched in this post (I'm so sorry!!).

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MAC Loud and Clear Collection for Spring 2020

MAC Loud and Clear Collection for Spring 2020

Au naturel doesn’t have to mean low-key. This spring is all about a perspective shift on neutrals. On runways and beyond, sheer textures and nude shades are transformed through sharp execution and extreme saturation, taking them into territories favoured by the bold. M•A•C Loud and Clear...

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Survey Says... February 5th, 2020

Survey Says... February 5th, 2020

Happy Wednesday! Here's this week's survey, which you can copy and paste and share as a comment.

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Best foundation for perfected skin?
  • Best highlighter for glowing skin?
  • Best your-lips-but-better lip color?

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Chanel La Fleur et L'Eau Collection for Spring 2020

Chanel La Fleur et L'Eau Collection for Spring 2020

A new makeup collection that celebrates the arrival of spring. Petal-inspired hues and aquatic shades illuminate the complexion with delicate, shimmering effects. Lips, eyes and nails reflect nature in its most radiant simplicity.

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NARS Zen Blush

NARS Zen Powder Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, very light brown with more olive-leaning undertones, though it seemed a bit warm-toned overall. The texture was soft, lightly powdery in the pan, but it applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely without...

NARS Zen Powder Blush ($30.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, very light brown with more olive-leaning undertones, though it seemed a bit warm-toned...

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What do you look for in a range of single eyeshadows?

What do you look for in a range of single eyeshadows?

I like a lot of variety in color and finish; I want to see more basic/core shades, but I also want to see a range of color. Consistency is also critical; a line of single eyeshadows that rates from A to F and ends up averaging a B overall means it’s a pass for me–that means some shades are great...

— Christine

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