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Sneak Peek: bareMinerals The Neutral Attraction Palette Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: bareMinerals The Neutral Attraction Palette Photos & Swatches

bareMinerals The Neutral Attraction Palette ($45.00 for 0.70 oz.) includes six eyeshadows, two blushes, one bronzer, and one highlighter in a slim, cardboard palette. It is a limited edition, warm-toned neutral palette for summer. All but one of the...

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Sneak Peek: Laura Mercier Face Illuminators Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Laura Mercier Face Illuminators Photos & Swatches

Here are swatches of the three new, permanent additions to the Laura Mercier Face Illuminator ($44.00 for 0.30 oz.) range. You can also check out Indiscretion, which is back but was released previously (and already reviewed). Worth noting, the product size went down to...

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Sneak Peek: ColourPop Alchemy Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: ColourPop Alchemy Collection Photos & Swatches

Here are swatches of the new(ish) ColourPop Alchemy Collection, which is a collaboration with Jaime King. There are three blushes, three eyeshadows, two lipsticks, and new Sculpting Stix (in a highlight and contour shade).

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The Best Urban Decay Eyeshadows + Overview

The Best Urban Decay Eyeshadows + Overview

Urban Decay Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) is an extensive range of powder eyeshadows with a variety of finishes from matte to metallic and everything in-between. In general, I would describe the formula has moderately dense, mostly smooth, lightly buttery, and pigmented. ...

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Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Shade + Light Quads Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Kat Von D Shade + Light Quads Photos & Swatches

There are four variations of Kat Von D Shade + Light Quad ($26.00 for 0.21 oz.) available. They use the same formula found in the Shade + Light Eye palette. These are new and permanent. Full reviews to come as I can get them up!

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Sneak Peek: ColourPop Summer 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: ColourPop Summer 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

ColourPop Summer 2016 Collection has a mix of products for lips and eyes in hues of pinks, corals, and greens. I am missing one Lippie Stix (Croquet; I accidentally received two Hype Girls), just as FYI! Here's a quick look at the products!

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Laura Mercier Face Illuminator Powders for Summer 2016

Laura Mercier Face Illuminator Powders for Summer 2016

Laura Mercier Face Illuminator Powder is a face-illuminating hybrid with a soft rose gold shimmer that’s perfect for highlighting. The unique formula features high pearl levels that sweep on buildable, long-wearing color. Its bouncy texture allows for excellent color payoff, and its soft gold...

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Tom Ford Cala di Volpe, Carriacou, Mustique, Pipa Moisturecore Lip Colors

Shades Reviewed

Tom Ford Beauty Cala di Volpe Moisturecore Lip Color
Cala di Volpe
B+

Limited Edition

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Tom Ford Beauty Carriacou Moisturecore Lip Color
Carriacou
B

Limited Edition

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Tom Ford Beauty Mustique Moisturecore Lip Color
Mustique
C-

Limited Edition

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Tom Ford Beauty Pipa Moisturecore Lip Color
Pipa
A-

Limited Edition

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Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "peachy champagne shimmer." It's a light peach with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. Tarte Crafty (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre (Highlighter) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Winter 2018 (Highlighter) (LE, $60.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Eclat du Desert (LE, $80.00) is cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Molten Rose Gold (P, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Goody Two Choux (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). By Terry Light & Tan Vibes #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Brilliant Sunset (LE, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Girl Next Door (PiP, $36.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Sunset Nectar (LE, $48.00) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Illuminating Glow (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Five Star Treatment (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Devotee (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Light (P, $58.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Rose (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Pink Champagne (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Teasecake (P, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Down the Aisle (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Streak Highlighter (-, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Dior Rosy Vibes (001) (LE, $50.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Laura Geller Peach Glow Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "peachy champagne shimmer." It's a light peach with...

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Sneak Peek: NARS Under Cover Summer 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: NARS Under Cover Summer 2016 Collection Photos & Swatches

NARS Under Cover Summer 2016 Collection is a new, limited edition set of products that will release on April 15th on NARS' website and at their boutiques, with the launch at retailers to follow closer to late April/early May. Still waiting on promotional...

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