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What's your go-to tools & techniques for applying eyeshadow?

What's your go-to tools & techniques for applying eyeshadow?

For putting eyeshadow on the lid, I usually reach for a dome-shaped, medium-sized brush with moderate density like Chikuhodo GSN-099, MAC 239, and Smith 253. I’ll push and pull my brush against the eyeshadow’s surface and then pat on and only sweep the edges slightly. I use these crease brushes...

— Christine

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Sneak Peek: Pat McGrath LuxeTrance Lipsticks Photos & Swatches (x24)

Sneak Peek: Pat McGrath LuxeTrance Lipsticks Photos & Swatches (x24)

Pat McGrath LuxeTrance Lipstick ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) has 31 shades in the line-up, and I initially purchased six shades to test the waters. The brand sent an additional six shades over, and I picked up another 12 shades during Sephora's Rouge VIB sale last week (I bought whatever shades I did not...

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Best Peach Eyeshadows | Top 10 & Share Your Recommendations!

Best Peach Eyeshadows | Top 10 & Share Your Recommendations!

Today, I'm asking for your best peach eyeshadows (specific shades, please!).  The 10 most recommended best peach eyeshadows are listed below, and the list will automatically update as more recommendations are made!

You can view all recommendations here, where...

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What's your go-to tool & technique for applying highlighter?

What's your go-to tool & technique for applying highlighter?

I like tapered highlighting brushes overall, and ones I reach for often are: Hakuhodo B5521BkSL (also have other hair variations of this one), Chikuhodo Z-4, Wayne Goss Brush 10, Wayne Goss Brush 14. I usually pat the highlighter along the tops of my cheekbones and then lightly sweep to blend.

— Christine

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Sponsored: Tarte Custom Beauty Kit for $63 ($200 Value!)

Sponsored: Tarte Custom Beauty Kit for $63 ($200 Value!)

Now through 11/9 2PM EST, Tarte is offering a custom beauty kit for $63 (that's valued at $200+) where you select one from each step:

  1. Makeup Bag (Gold, Purple, or Black)
  2. Foundation (Amazonian Clay Airbrush, Confidence Creamy, or Empowered Hybrid Gel)
  3. Cheek Color (Cheek Stain, Sculptor, Spellbound...

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Sneak Peek: Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palettes Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palettes Photos & Swatches

Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette ($27.00 for 0.35 oz.) released recently in four variations, which are all swatched in this post! I hope to review soon-ish but no ETA yet.

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Survey Says... November 8th, 2017

Survey Says... November 8th, 2017

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

  • Your skin tone/coloring:
  • Favorite plum blush?
  • Favorite copper eyeshadow?
  • Favorite red lipstick?

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What's your go-to tool & technique for applying blush?

What's your go-to tool & technique for applying blush?

I reach for an assortment of blush brushes (I don’t know that I’d say one is my go-to over the others), like SUQQU Cheek, Hakuhodo B505BkSL/G5545BkSL/J5543, Chikuhodo Z-4. These days, I tend to like a slightly flatter, moderately dense brush over larger ones. If it’s a very pigmented or deep...

— Christine

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Top Dupes for Becca Vanilla Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed

Top Dupes for Becca Vanilla Quartz Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed

Check out this post of the top, permanent dupes available for Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter Mini Vanilla Quartz!

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Where does highlighting fit into your regular makeup routine?

Where does highlighting fit into your regular makeup routine?

I love shimmer and shine, so highlighter is something I love applying and wearing–it would be in the “daily staple” category for me 🙂

— Christine

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