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5 Faves: Pearl Lipsticks for Fall 2015

5 Faves: Pearl Lipsticks for Fall 2015

If you prefer your lip color with a little shimmer, this top five might be right up your alley! :) Today's picks feature my favorites for fall with a pearly twist.

  1. Estee Lauder Heavenly -- a gold-shimmered coral
  2. Chanel Antoinette -- a gold-shimmered copper-brown
  3. Guerlain Gracia -- a pearly plum
  4. Guerlain...

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5 Faves: Satin Lipsticks for Fall 2015

5 Faves: Satin Lipsticks for Fall 2015

I find that I actually prefer a satin finish to a matte one as a personal preference; satins have a little sheen and offer more comfort than your average matte, but they aren't truly glossy either. Here are some of my favorites for fall!

  1. Urban Decay Backtalk -- a muted rosy pink
  2. Maybelline Touch of...

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5 Faves: Matte Lipsticks for Fall 2015

5 Faves: Matte Lipsticks for Fall 2015

For the last few weeks, the picks have revolved around eyeshadows, so it seemed like a good time to change gears and feature some of my favorites for fall! To start, here are my personal picks for a matte lip this season!

  1. NARS Train Bleu -- a deep purple
  2. Kat Von D Double Dare -- a matte dusty coral
  3. Kat...

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Top 5: True Blue Eyeshadows

Top 5: True Blue Eyeshadows

For those that like their brights, here are the five top-performing, permanent medium blue eyeshadows that I've personally tested:

  1. Make Up For Ever ME232 (A+)
  2. Kat Von D Paranoid (A)
  3. ColourPop Pop Rocks (A)
  4. BUXOM Schmooze (A)
  5. MAC Freshwater (A)

>> See side-by-side swatches! <<

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Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Here are the top five navy blue eyeshadows that I've tried and tested--they happen to be more shimmery than not--so perhaps next time around, I'll start adding finish into the mix :)

  1. Le Metier de Beaute Midnight Sky (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever I220 (A)
  3. ColourPop Etiquette (A)
  4. Giorgio Armani Minuit (A)
  5. MAC Lunar...

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Top 5: True Yellow Gold Eyeshadows

Top 5: True Yellow Gold Eyeshadows

On the hunt for a true, yellow gold? Here are the five highest-rated, permanent options that I've reviewed:

  1. Makeup Geek Liquid Gold (A+)
  2. Kat Von D Thrasher (A+)
  3. OCC Triptych (A)
  4. ColourPop Get Lucky (A)
  5. Makeup Geek Fortune Teller (A)

>> See side-by-side swatches! <<

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Top 5: Soft Gold Eyeshadows

Top 5: Soft Gold Eyeshadows

If you prefer lighter golds, here's a look at the top five, permanent soft gold eyeshadows I've come across!

  1. Ardency Inn Sunday (A+)
  2. ColourPop Fringe (A)
  3. Gucci Antique Gold (A)
  4. ColourPop High Tide (A)
  5. Make Up For Ever ME512 (A)

>> See side-by-side swatches! <<

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Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows

Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows

Metallic/frosted copper eyeshadows are a dime a dozen! I went through all of the permanent versions of that medium, orange-based copper shade and here are the top five performers:

  1. Ardency Inn Copper (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever ME700 (A+)
  3. NYX Liquid Gold (A)
  4. Urban Decay Half Baked (A)
  5. MAC Amber Lights (A)

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5 Faves: Emerald Eyeshadows

5 Faves: Emerald Eyeshadows

Long-time readers will know that emerald-hued eyeshadow is a favorite of mine, but it is hard to find high-performing ones, and the last couple of years have brought us some really great shades, like:

  1. BUXOM Pre-nup -- a brightened, medium emerald green
  2. Kat Von D Iggy -- a bright, true emerald green
  3. Make...

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5 Faves: Autumn-Hued Eyeshadows (Cool-Toned Edition)

5 Faves: Autumn-Hued Eyeshadows (Cool-Toned Edition)

Autumn doesn't have to mean only warm-toned eyeshadows--there are cooler hues found during the season. Try this these types of colors for a smokier vibe instead:

  1. Makeup Geek Rockstar -- an iridescent beige
  2. Makeup Geek High Wire -- a bright, silvery-purple
  3. Make Up For Ever S556 -- a medium taupe
  4. MAC Fathoms...

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