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Sneak Peek: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: MAC x Guo Pei Collection Photos & Swatches

Here's a quick peek at photos and swatches of the upcoming, limited edition MAC x Guo Pei Collection, which is the brand's "luxe" collection of the year, so pricing is much higher relative to their typical limited edition collections. Full reviews to come!

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Sneak Peek: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette Photos & Swatches (Holiday 2015)

Sneak Peek: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette Photos & Swatches (Holiday 2015)

Here's a preview of the recently released, limited edition Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette ($80.00 for 0.29 oz.). One of the main concerns I saw from readers when the palette was announced was with respect to the size of the palette, both actual size as...

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Anastasia Paint Liquid Lipstick

Anastasia Paint Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, navy blue with lighter, brighter navy blue pearl paired with a matte finish (more like a "matte frost"). MAC Designer Blue (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Jellies (LE, $6.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NYX Sinful (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, glossier (85% similar). KVD Beauty Reverb (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Smashbox Iced Out (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, glossier (80% similar). Illamasqua Disciple (P, $24.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Paint Liquid Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.11 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, navy blue with lighter, brighter navy blue pearl paired with a matte...

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MAC x Guo Pei Collection for Holiday 2015

MAC x Guo Pei Collection for Holiday 2015

 

Inspired by her “garden of the soul,” China’s most esteemed haute couturier, Guo Pei, brings her legendary elegance to an inspired collection of hues, merging vibrant jewel tones with lush neutrals, punctuated by deep graphite.

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Tarte Holiday 2015 Palettes, Sets, & Kits

Tarte Holiday 2015 Palettes, Sets, & Kits

AVAILABILITY | Now at Sephora

Bling It On Amazonian Clay Blush Palette ($44.00) (Limited Edition) (Sephora Exclusive)

This sleek, statement-making palette features five long-wearing, pigmented powder blushes. The full-size, flattering mix includes all-new stunners and...

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MAC Style Blush

MAC Style Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "coral peach with gold pearl [with a Frost finish]." It's a light-medium, orange-coral with warm undertones and a soft, golden shimmer. Makeup Geek Romance (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Sweet Peach Blush (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Just a Pinch (P, $31.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Infiniment Chanel (P, $80.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Love Lust (P, $60.00) is cooler (90% similar). NYX Menage a Trois (P, $15.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Infinite Flush (LE, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Sparkling Bellini (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Love & Laughter (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Fireball (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Siena (P, $58.00) is more muted (85% similar). MAC I'm Not Blushing (Top) (LE, $24.00) is cooler (85% similar). Benefit Sugarbomb (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). Estee Lauder Sensuous Rose (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Stereo Rose (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Hourglass Vibrant Flush (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Benefit Rockateur (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (80% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Ecstasy (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

MAC Style Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "coral peach with gold pearl [with a Frost finish]." It's a light-medium,...

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Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Collection for Holiday 2015

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Collection for Holiday 2015

AVAILABILITY | Now at Sephora

Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00) (Limited Edition)

The highly-pigmented, Mi Vida Loca Remix Eyeshadow Palette features shades inspired by vintage vinyls. With a striking pairing of technicolor brights with everyday...

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NARS Single Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

NARS Single Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

You're now able to purchase pan-only versions of several of NARS Eyeshadows ($18.00 for 0.07 oz. each) from the permanent range. There are nineteen showing as available on NARS' site, and I have eighteen to share with you. The palettes that you can purchase are available in either...

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Chanel Tisse Smoky (246) Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Tisse Smoky (246) Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a set of shades to give you a classic, gray smoky eye. It's by no means particularly unique, but if you tend to go for a softer, smoky eye in shades of gray, you may appreciate having them altogether. I...

Chanel Tisse Smoky (246) Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a set of shades to give you a classic, gray smoky eye. It's by no means particularly...

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Urban Decay Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette at Sephora

Urban Decay Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette at Sephora

I was just perusing through retailers this morning (always on the hunt for what's new!), and I noticed Sephora has the Urban Decay Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette listed (though it is showing as "out of stock," so it is likely really "coming soon") as a VIB Rouge/VIB...

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