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Introduction to Marc Jacobs Beauty

Introduction to Marc Jacobs Beauty

Introduction to Marc Jacobs Beauty

I'm new to this brand. Where should I start?

A Few Notes | Highliners: It's one of the longer-wearing formulas, and I'd say one of the interesting things about the range is that they also manage to have more unique shades (relative to what you see from most brands,...

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10 Shades of Cotton Candy Pink Lipsticks

10 Shades of Cotton Candy Pink Lipsticks

Those bright, blue-based pinks always make me think of cotton candy (though I think lipstick variations can get quite a bit brighter than any cotton candy I've seen in person). Here are some high-performing shades from across price points :)

10 Shades of Cotton Candy Pink

What are your favorites?

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Introduction to Too Faced

Introduction to Too Faced

Introduction to Too Faced

I'm new to this brand. Where should I start?

A Few Notes | Their blushes have a great texture and appearance on the skin, and they wear at least as long as the average blush, but they don't wear as long as they're marketed as (so if you aren't a stickler for claims and/or that's...

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Introduction to Dior

Introduction to Dior

Introduction to Dior

I'm new to this brand. Where should I start?

A Few Notes | Dior frequently reformulates their products and discontinues older lines; as a result, I have found myself with very few lipstick shades to recommend that actually exist (a mental note has been made to consider to trying a...

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Introduction to Charlotte Tilbury

Introduction to Charlotte Tilbury

Introduction to Charlotte Tilbury

I'm new to this brand. Where should I start?

A Few Notes | Charlotte Tilbury's most iconic product is likely her Magic Cream, which is a moisturizer (and now comes in additional types of products, like eye and night creams). I love almost everything about the Eyes to...

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Introduction to Chanel: Makeup Recommendations if You're New to the Brand

Introduction to Chanel: Makeup Recommendations if You're New to the Brand

Introduction to Chanel

I'm new to this brand. Where should I start?

What would you recommend to someone just trying Chanel for the first time?

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8 Shades of Pink Lipsticks for Spring (Warm-Toned Edition)

8 Shades of Pink Lipsticks for Spring (Warm-Toned Edition)

As I mentioned yesterday, here is a round-up that features some light and medium pinks with warmer undertones. This set of shades was harder to narrow down, as there are definitely a lot more warm-toned pinks (which seems true in just about every category unless it's something blue or silver!).

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8 Shades of Pink Lipsticks for Spring (Cool-Toned Edition)

8 Shades of Pink Lipsticks for Spring (Cool-Toned Edition)

Here's a mix of light and medium pinks with neutral or cooler undertones that are well-worth checking out if you have the opportunity and are in the market for this type of hue! I specifically looked for non-fuchsia type pinks for this round-up! Warmer pinks tomorrow :)

8 Shades of Pink Lipsticks...

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20 Lipglosses with Impressive Pigmentation

20 Lipglosses with Impressive Pigmentation

Years ago, the idea of opaque, glossy color might have seemed hard to achieve, but there are more and more fully-pigmented glosses on the market that deliver the color, coverage, and high-shine that you'd want in a pigmented gloss. Here are some of my favorites, divided into cool and warm!

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