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Spring 2020 Cheek Color Swatches ft. Benefit, Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona

Spring 2020 Cheek Color Swatches ft. Benefit, Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona

Here are some swatches of new-for-spring cheek colors! First, Benefit Blushes ($17.00) got a makeover--the shades are actually new and "improved," and they're also offered in mini size.

Next up, there are two new shades in the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Light Wand ($38.00), which is a liquid...

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Do you purchase from more brands now than you did a few years ago?

Do you purchase from more brands now than you did a few years ago?

Oh, so many more! There are more brands than ever to choose from, and I think the bar for quality is higher, too. And obviously when I started, I was only buying from MAC and that’s so not the case now!

— Christine

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10 Ways to Wear the Pat McGrath Divine Rose Palette

10 Ways to Wear the Pat McGrath Divine Rose Palette

Here are 10 different color combinations to try using the Pat McGrath Divine Rose Mothership Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.)! If you already have this palette and have found some favorite looks, consider submitting your ideas as a color story!

About This Series

Each look idea is centered around a "quad"...

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MAC Dazzleshadow Extreme Swatches

MAC Dazzleshadow Extreme Swatches

MAC Dazzleshadow Extreme ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a new, permanent formula that is available in 10 shades (I bought all 10 but my order was missing one shade). It's supposed to have an "extreme molten metallic" finish with "12-hour staying power." They're also available as pan refills for $9.00; I...

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24 Eye Makeup Ideas that Make Me Happy (ft. Sydney Grace)

24 Eye Makeup Ideas that Make Me Happy (ft. Sydney Grace)

I needed a bit of a pick-me-up, and I actually really enjoy putting color combinations together, especially when I can choose from a larger variety of shades (not just the shades in a particular palette). I opted to use Sydney Grace Eyeshadows because they're consistently higher performing (one of...

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Best Products of the Week | February 29th through March 6th

Best Products of the Week | February 29th through March 6th

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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MAC Eyeshadows for Spring 2020 - Swatches

MAC Eyeshadows for Spring 2020 - Swatches

There are 36 "new" MAC Eyeshadow Singles ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.), which feature a "revamped" formula. Some shades you'll recognize as long-time, permanent shades, while a few are new, most have appeared in some form in the past as a limited edition shade (or permanent within a palette). All of the...

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Are you more or less comfortable purchasing products online than a few years ago?

Are you more or less comfortable purchasing products online than a few years ago?

Definitely a lot more comfortable buying online since I make most of my purchases that way! That being said, my purchasing decisions come from me as a reviewer vs. me as a consumer. I think I’d be more comfortable/confident as a consumer, but I would still be cautious about preferring retailers...

— Christine

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #539

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #539

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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