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Huda Beauty Pastel Obsessions Palettes Swatches

Huda Beauty Pastel Obsessions Palettes Swatches

Here are swatches of the three new Huda Beauty Pastel Obsessions Palettes ($29.00) that debuted earlier this month (and will be at retailers March 12th).

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Spring 2020 Cheek Color Swatches ft. Benefit, Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona

Spring 2020 Cheek Color Swatches ft. Benefit, Charlotte Tilbury, Natasha Denona

Here are some swatches of new-for-spring cheek colors! First, Benefit Blushes ($17.00) got a makeover--the shades are actually new and "improved," and they're also offered in mini size.

Next up, there are two new shades in the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Light Wand ($38.00), which is a liquid...

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Essence Befitting The Blush

Essence Befitting The Blush ($2.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which was more pigmentation than described by the brand, though it could be used with a...

Essence Befitting The Blush ($2.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had rich...

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10 Ways to Wear the Pat McGrath Divine Rose Palette

10 Ways to Wear the Pat McGrath Divine Rose Palette

Here are 10 different color combinations to try using the Pat McGrath Divine Rose Mothership Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.)! If you already have this palette and have found some favorite looks, consider submitting your ideas as a color story!

About This Series

Each look idea is centered around a "quad"...

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MAC Dazzleshadow Extreme Swatches

MAC Dazzleshadow Extreme Swatches

MAC Dazzleshadow Extreme ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a new, permanent formula that is available in 10 shades (I bought all 10 but my order was missing one shade). It's supposed to have an "extreme molten metallic" finish with "12-hour staying power." They're also available as pan refills for $9.00; I...

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MAC Eyeshadows for Spring 2020 - Swatches

MAC Eyeshadows for Spring 2020 - Swatches

There are 36 "new" MAC Eyeshadow Singles ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.), which feature a "revamped" formula. Some shades you'll recognize as long-time, permanent shades, while a few are new, most have appeared in some form in the past as a limited edition shade (or permanent within a palette). All of the...

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Zoeva Unbelievable Visionary Light Face Powder

Zoeva Unbelievable Visionary Light Multi-Use Face Powder ($26.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark yellow gold with a sparkling, metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented in a single layer, and the texture seemed a bit more yielding than others in the range, so it...

Zoeva Unbelievable Visionary Light Multi-Use Face Powder ($26.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark yellow gold with a sparkling, metallic finish....

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Essence Beloved The Blush

Essence Beloved The Blush ($2.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep pink with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The powder looked nearly matte to my eye, but applied and blended out, it looked like it had a more natural finish--still matte and not at all noticeably...

Essence Beloved The Blush ($2.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep pink with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The powder looked nearly matte...

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NARS Shock 'Em, Slam, Stricken Powerchrome Eye Pigments

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NARS Shock 'Em Powerchrome Loose Eye Pigment
Shock 'Em
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Limited Edition

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NARS Slam Powerchrome Loose Eye Pigment
Slam
A

Limited Edition

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NARS Stricken Powerchrome Loose Eye Pigment
Stricken
A-

Limited Edition

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Zoeva Supreme Visionary Light Face Powder

Zoeva Supreme Visionary Light Multi-Use Face Powder ($26.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and cooler pink and violet sparkle throughout. It had semi-opaque, buildable coverage with applied with a moderate hand and a denser,...

Zoeva Supreme Visionary Light Multi-Use Face Powder ($26.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum with subtle, warm undertones and cooler...

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