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Clionadh Aftershock + Witchcraft vs. Alchemy Highlighter Swatches

Clionadh Aftershock + Witchcraft vs. Alchemy Highlighter Swatches

I've just finished swatching and adding 12 more ($14.00 to $16.00) into the database. I don't expect to review these that soon, so I wanted to share swatches with you sooner rather than later! There are eight shades from the Aftershock collection and four from the Witcraft vs. Alchemy collection.

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ColourPop Off Melrose Collection Swatches

ColourPop Off Melrose Collection Swatches

ColourPop Off Melrose Collection released last month at Ulta but arrives on ColourPop's website shortly. There's a new eyeshadow palette, two blushes, and four glosses (one was clear, which I didn't swatch). You'll find swatches of the launch in this post!

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The Colors of Amethyst: 10 Eyeshadow Color Combos for February

The Colors of Amethyst: 10 Eyeshadow Color Combos for February

While January's birthstone, garnet, comes in a variety of colors, amethyst ranges from very pale, pinky-purple to deep purple (that can look almost black in lower light). The most prized amethysts are "strong reddish purple" per GIA, so saturated enough to be distinctively purple but not so dark...

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Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 080

Community Favorites, Looks & Color Stories, Vol. 080

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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Did your upbringing impact how you view makeup?

Did your upbringing impact how you view makeup?

I wasn’t allowed to wear makeup until I was 18 (effectively, when I went away to college), and my mom wore makeup very, very infrequently – for a wedding, funeral, etc. so it was not at all part of my knowledge at all. My best friend growing up in high school wore makeup, so what little exposure...

— Christine

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Shine Lipstick Swatches (x12)

Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Shine Lipstick Swatches (x12)

Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Shine Lipstick ($32.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a new lipstick formula available in 20 shades (eight appear to be exclusive to the brand's website). I bought the 12 that I saw available at Ulta, which are swatched below! I may pick up the remaining ones if they end up...

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Best Products of the Week | Vol. 280

Best Products of the Week | Vol. 280

Happy Saturday! I always enjoy seeing what makes up the week's top ten highest-reviewed products, so I hope you find it somewhat interesting as well! :)

What was your week in review like?

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Look you loved this week?:
  • Any new or old favorites discovered?:
  • Any product you're hoping to...

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Best of AURIC Cosmetics (Initial Launch)

Best of AURIC Cosmetics (Initial Launch)

AURIC Cosmetics is a new brand launched by influencer Samantha Ravndahl (who is also a personal friend of mine), which launched officially on January 26th. I've reviewed everything that the brand has released in its initial launch, and I definitely am eager to see what kind of launches they'll have...

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Best of ColourPop Cloud Spun Collection

Best of ColourPop Cloud Spun Collection

Here's your recap of the spring ColourPop Cloud Spun Collection, which included an eyeshadow palette, eyeliner, highlighter, two blushes, and three lipsticks (yay for the return of lipsticks!).

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