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5 Orange Blushes to Try This Summer

5 Orange Blushes to Try This Summer

When I thought about what my top picks for orange blush would be for summer, I had to go for at least a few of the bolder, more vibrant shades. Perhaps I could put together a post about peachy shades as an alternative to these bolder shades? If that's something you'd like to see, let me know in the...

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MAC Warmer-Toned Purple Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

MAC Warmer-Toned Purple Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Fig. 1 is described as a "eggplant purple [with a Matte² finish]." It's a medium-dark, warm-toned purple with a matte finish. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Haux is described as a "Soft muted rosy brown [with a Satin finish]." It's a soft, muted plummy mauve with warm undertones and a semi-matte...

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5 Pink Blushes to Try This Summer

5 Pink Blushes to Try This Summer

Do you go bolder or subtler during the summer for your blush? I find it just depends on whether I've reached for brighter lip colors or not; if I go bright on the lips, I usually go quite light on the cheeks and vice versa. Here are some of my current recommendations if you're in the market for a...

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Makeup Look: Neutral Eyes with Teal Eyeliner

Makeup Look: Neutral Eyes with Teal Eyeliner

Last week, a few readers said they missed seeing looks posted on the blog (as in, cohesive ones!), so I'll try to post some periodically--depending on whether there's time for a more "free" day.  Sometimes there are so many products to test, I can't give up the facial...

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Round-up: MAC Pedro Lourenço Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC Pedro Lourenço Collection Overview & Thoughts

MAC x Pedro Lourenço Collection launches online May 29th and in selected stores on June 5th (I don't have a list of which locations). Select international locations will see it released sometime in June.  I had serious issues with the texture of the Blush Duo, which...

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Round-up: MAC Sharon Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC Sharon Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Launches June 2nd online on MAC's website, June 12th at stores and counters. It will also be available at:  Nordstrom, Macy'sBloomingdale's, Dillard's (no exact date or time given for online releases at other retailers).

The MAC x Sharon Osbourne Collection also has...

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MAC Cooler-Toned Purple Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

MAC Cooler-Toned Purple Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Beautiful Iris is described as a "lavender with sheen [with a Veluxe Pearl finish]."  It's a light-medium, lavender purple with cool, undertones and a soft, frosted finish. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

Digit is described as a "soft violet with subtle pearl [with a Satin finish]."  It's a...

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MAC Cranberry Lip Pencil

MAC Cranberry Lip Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "soft yellow pink." It's a medium-dark, warm-toned pink with a matte finish. Urban Decay Rush (P, $19.00) is more muted. Urban Decay Manic (P, $19.00) is a touch lighter, warmer. MAC In Anticipation (P, $19.50) is...

MAC Cranberry Lip Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "soft yellow pink." It's a medium-dark, warm-toned pink with a matte finish. Urban...

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MAC Bountiful Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil

MAC Bountiful Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "brown rinsed with bronze." It's a medium brown with gold shimmer and warm undertones. Sephora Collection Cookie Crunch (P, $9.00) is yellower-toned. Buxom...

MAC Bountiful Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil ($16.50 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "brown rinsed with bronze."...

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Round-up: MAC Kelly Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: MAC Kelly Osbourne Collection Overview & Thoughts

Launches June 2nd online on MAC's website, June 12th at stores and counters. It will also be available at:  Nordstrom, Macy'sBloomingdale's, Dillard's (no exact date or time given for online releases at other retailers).

The MAC x Kelly Osbourne Collection has a few...

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