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Illamasqua Burst Eyeshadow

Illamasqua Burst Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "blue-green." It's a medium-dark that's just barely been kissed by tones of teal. It's more blue than it is teal or green, but it's not just blue. Tarina Tarantino Ozma is a...

Illamasqua Burst Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a "blue-green." It's a medium-dark that's just...

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NARS Falbala Lipstick

NARS Falbala Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "shimmering rose." It's a a berry-rose with gold shimmer. MAC Offshoot is more plum. Chanel Bel Ami is redder. MAC Oh Oh Oh is a little more plum. MAC Fun Bathing is a little darker with a more golden sheen. Clarins...

NARS Falbala Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "shimmering rose." It's a a berry-rose with gold shimmer. MAC Offshoot is more plum. Chanel...

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Chanel Island Le Vernis

Chanel Island Le Vernis ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is a pale golden beige with pink iridescence. It has a more metallic-like finish with heavily visible (and hard to control) brush strokes. It's semi-opaque after two coats, and you could get it almost opaque with three. OCC...

Chanel Island Le Vernis ($26.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is a pale golden beige with pink iridescence. It has a more metallic-like finish with heavily...

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OCC Datura Loose Colour Concentrate

OCC Datura Loose Colour Concentrate ($12.00 for 0.088 oz. / 2.5 grams) is described as an "opalescent pink/lavender." It looks pink in the jar, but it is much more lavender once applied; it really has an opalescent finish so it flashes both pink and lavender. When it's...

OCC Datura Loose Colour Concentrate ($12.00 for 0.088 oz. / 2.5 grams) is described as an "opalescent pink/lavender." It looks pink in the jar, but it...

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theBalm to Launch Schwing

theBalm to Launch Schwing

theBalm to Launch Schwing

Hit it out of the park with Schwing: A rich, long-lasting liquid eyeliner that lines and defines with a marvelously matte-black finish. This specially formulated, easy-to-use eyeliner is smudge proof, non-flaking, and fast-drying (perfect for girls on the go).

Lining and...

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MAC Speak Louder Cremesheen Lipstick

MAC Speak Louder Cremesheen Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "clean poppy blue pink." It's a vibrant medium-dark pink-red with a subtle blue undertone and a soft, natural sheen. MAC Impassioned is much more vibrant, more...

MAC Speak Louder Cremesheen Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a "clean poppy blue pink." It's a...

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Beautiful Beginnings with Illamasqua

Beautiful Beginnings with Illamasqua

Beautiful Beginnings with Illamasqua

What was the first Illamasqua product you ever tried?  Did it pave way for a real romance or did it put you off the brand entirely?  What was the first Illamasqua product you purchased?  Did you love it? Hate it? Still own it?

my answer:  One of the coolest...

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NARS Ratin Jot Nail Lacquer

NARS Ratin Jot Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "orchid purple." It's a muted magenta pink with a cream finish. Illamasqua Obsess is more vibrant, less pink. Deborah Lippmann Makin' Whoopee is more fuchsia. Zoya Areej is dustier, pinker, less vibrant. SpaRitual...

NARS Ratin Jot Nail Lacquer ($18.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "orchid purple." It's a muted magenta pink with a cream finish. Illamasqua...

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Milani Pitch Black Powder Eyeshadow

Milani Pitch Black Powder Eyeshadow ($4.49 for 0.11 oz.) is an intense dark black with a matte finish--though there appears to be a very, very faint sheen, it doesn't translate on the lid or from afar. It also seems to have very subtle blue undertones (rather than brown),...

Milani Pitch Black Powder Eyeshadow ($4.49 for 0.11 oz.) is an intense dark black with a matte finish--though there appears to be a very, very faint...

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Chanel Empreinte Rouge Coco Shine

Chanel Empreinte Rouge Coco Shine ($32.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a pale beige-rose with a subtle gray cast. There's also a very subtle gold shimmer. Cle de Peau #129 is similar, though it applies pinker and warmer. MAC Win-Win has a totally different texture but appears a bit similar. MAC...

Chanel Empreinte Rouge Coco Shine ($32.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a pale beige-rose with a subtle gray cast. There's also a very subtle gold shimmer. Cle de...

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