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Ye Olde Swatches, Volume 1

Ye Olde Swatches, Volume 1

Ye Olde Swatches, Volume 1

Sometimes I get a little overzealous and swatch more products than I'm actually able to test. There are just so many new beauty products (and shades) releasing continuously through the year that I am not always able...

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MAC Tartan Tale: Chapter 2 Overall Review & Roundup

MAC Tartan Tale: Chapter 2 Overall Review & Roundup

MAC Tartan Tale: Chapter 2 Overall Review & Roundup

Of all of MAC's holiday offerings, I do like their miniaturized sets the best, because I find them to be on par with full-size products.

The pigment sets are definitely the most value-oriented set, and I think the holiday sets are an opportunity to...

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MAC 5 Naughty Little Vices Nail Lacquer (Tartan Tale)

MAC 5 Naughty Little Vices Nail Lacquer (Tartan Tale)

MAC Tartan Tale: 5 Naughty Little Vices Nail Lacquer

This year, MAC has created a miniature set of nail lacquers, which includes two new (and exclusive) shades as well as three repromotes. The set itself is limited...

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MAC Tartan Tale: Comparison Swatches

MAC Tartan Tale: Comparison Swatches

MAC Tartan Tale: Comparison Swatches

Here are some comparison swatches for obvious and/or most requested dupes.

  • Her Blooming Cheek: The best dupe would be Azalea, which I don't own so I'm not able to swatch it. Full Fuchsia is noticeably different in...

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NARS Sex Appeal Blush

NARS Sex Appeal Highlighting Blush ($29.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "soft peach." It's a pale, subtly warm-toned peach with a satin finish. Buxom Swept Away is pinker. MAC Stay By Me is a touch darker. MAC Peaches is darker and more orange. ...

NARS Sex Appeal Highlighting Blush ($29.00 for 0.16 oz.) is described as a "soft peach." It's a pale, subtly warm-toned peach...

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Cle de Peau R4 Danse du Feu Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau R4 Danse du Feu Extra Rich Lipstick

The Sultry Season: Cle de Peau R4 Danse du Feu Extra Rich Lipstick

Cle de Peau R4 Danse du Feu Extra Rich Lipstick ($60.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep coral-red with subtle golden shimmer. Pigmented, moisturizing, and long-wearing, Cle de Peau's Extra Rich Lipsticks are a dream, but they come with a...

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Bobbi Brown Day to Night Warm Eyeshadow Palette

Bobbi Brown Day to Night Warm Eyeshadow Palette

Bobbi Brown Day to Night Warm Eyeshadow Palette

Bobbi Brown Day to Night Warm Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.30 oz.) contains six shades of eyeshadow designed to take you from day to night with shades on the warmer side of the color spectrum.  Each...

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Lip Combo: MAC Courting Lilac Lipstick + Gone Romancin' Dazzleglass Creme

Lip Combo: MAC Courting Lilac Lipstick + Gone Romancin' Dazzleglass Creme

Just for Fun: MAC Courting Lilac + Gone Romancin'

I think these two worked together really well, because they complement each other without overwhelming the other.  The most surprising part about this combination is how the gold sheen...

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Estee Lauder Twilight Rose Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Twilight Rose Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow: Twilight Rose

Estee Lauder Twilight Rose Pure Color Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a softened pale pink-peach with a frosted shimmer. Estee Lauder describes this shade as a "cool light pink," and it has a satin finish, which...

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Win MAC Dare to Dare Lipglass!

Win MAC Dare to Dare Lipglass!

Win MAC Dare to Dare Lipglass!

One (1) lucky winner will receive MAC Dare to Dare Dare to Wear Lipglass! (Retail value $18!)

Congratulations to Erin S.!

RULES: All entries must be submitted by November 10th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country's...

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