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Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick Swatches

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick Swatches

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick ($26.00 for 0.049 oz.) signals the return of stick-style eyeshadows from the brand (this is actually their third version). There are 13 shades, which you'll find swatched in this post. They actually went and put a 24-hour wear time claim on these, so we'll see how that...

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Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Swatches

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Swatches

Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow ($19.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a new, reformulated powder eyeshadow (seemed largely reformulated to make all shades vegan as well as changing the assortment of shades). I'm missing one shade--Lucid--which wasn't in stock when I went to purchase.

Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Shadow ($19.00...

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YSL Spring 2021 Rouge Pur Coutures Swatches

YSL Spring 2021 Rouge Pur Coutures Swatches

For spring, there are seven new shades of YSL Spring 2021 Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick, which I purchased and have finished swatching for your viewing pleasure! (I thought there was an eighth shade, which is why there are eight in the photo above, but it's something that was released previously, oops!)

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Is there anyone you wish would start their own brand?

Is there anyone you wish would start their own brand?

There’s no one that sticks out in my mind! I’m always impressed by the number of new entrants in the industry, but as long as they’re done well, I’m happy to see it.

— Christine

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

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

Tell us what you love and hate about...

Shimmery Eyeshadows

They’re my passion. I totally dig mattes in an eyeshadow look, but ugh, a good shimmer? Swoon-worthy. I’ll get excited over smooth, satiny shimmer or intense, metallic shimmer. Give me all of it!! I do find that sometimes thicker metallics can crease, though, which is obviously annoying!

— Christine

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Are there any major gaps that a brand has yet to fill?

Are there any major gaps that a brand has yet to fill?

I think the industry could use more mid-end brands in general, particularly a brand that’s more color-focused and another that is more environmentally friendly with more ethereal and sheerer textures/finishes but in formulas and ranges that work on a diverse range of skin tones.

— Christine

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Space NK: The Beauty Insiders Gift | $625+ Value with $230 Purchase

Space NK: The Beauty Insiders Gift | $625+ Value with $230 Purchase

Space NK has debuted their latest mega gift with purchase, which they've named The Beauty Insiders Gift. There are 30 different products in it with a value of over $625. It's available when you make a purchase of $230 or more and are part of the brand's loyalty program (n.dulge). Here's what's in the...

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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 084

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 084

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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Once you find a product you love, do you stop looking for others like it?

Once you find a product you love, do you stop looking for others like it?

For things like hair care/skincare, I am more apt to stick with it, but it has to be truly exceptional. I’ll often repurchase at some point, but there’s a good chance I’ll try other products in the same category (e.g. moisturizer). For makeup, no, never, LOL… but it is kind of my job to keep...

— Christine

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