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Budget-Friendly Blushes | 2014 Editor's Favorites

Budget-Friendly Blushes | 2014 Editor's Favorites

It really shouldn't be a surprise to see so many of Makeup Geek's blushes on this list, because from the first one I tried to the last, they were stellar. They really nailed the formula; it's not just good for the money, but it's a fantastic powder blush, period. The texture was soft without being...

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Budget-Friendly Eyeshadows & Eyeliners | 2014 Editor's Favorites

Budget-Friendly Eyeshadows & Eyeliners | 2014 Editor's Favorites

I feel like this was the year of the eyeliner when it came to choosing my favorite budget-friendly eye products. It was hard not to make a list just for eyeliners, because there were so many amazing shades to choose from!

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Budget-Friendly Lipsticks & Lipglosses | 2014 Editor's Favorites

Budget-Friendly Lipsticks & Lipglosses | 2014 Editor's Favorites

There's little sweeter in beauty than when a product performs exceptionally well and comes with a wallet-friendly price tag! These lip products prove you don't need to spend a lot to get bold, bright, or unique colors. I love seeing brands put out better and better budget-friendly alternatives so...

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Makeup Palettes | 2014 Editor's Favorites

Makeup Palettes | 2014 Editor's Favorites

Competition was stiff! I reviewed around 150 quads, palettes, and duos this year (there are actually 227 posts filed under "makeup palettes," but this category also includes multi-products sets, like an eyeliner set), and I can attest that the year was plentiful when it came to warm, neutral-themed...

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14 Most Popular Posts from 2014

14 Most Popular Posts from 2014

Today, I'll be sharing with you my favorite products that I've reviewed this year (both new-to-me and newly released). Last year, it was fun to see what the most popular posts were from the entire year, and this year, I wanted to continue the tradition of kicking off my 2014 favorites' lists with a...

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'Tis the Season of Gift Cards? Best of Splurge-Worthy Beauty Products

'Tis the Season of Gift Cards? Best of Splurge-Worthy Beauty Products

Earlier this season, I posted several gift guides featuring my favorites to give and receive. I've received several questions from readers about what they should splurge on with their holiday gift cards, and I thought I'd highlight my lists of top picks for those of you looking for something special...

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5 Favorites: Neutral Eyeliners (Sephora Contour Eye Pencil Edition)

5 Favorites: Neutral Eyeliners (Sephora Contour Eye Pencil Edition)

As promised, here are five of my favorite more neutral/basic shades of from Sephora's Contour Eye Pencils. You can see all the shades I've reviewed here. I really like the more pearly/metallic finish shades, as they tended to have the creamiest consistency and most pigmentation in a single pass. What...

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5 Favorites: Pops of Color Eyeliner (Sephora Contour Eye Pencil Edition)

5 Favorites: Pops of Color Eyeliner (Sephora Contour Eye Pencil Edition)

Now that I've reviewed all of Sephora's Contour Eyeliners (one of my favorite formulas, period, with the bonus of being $10 a pop), I thought I'd share my five favorite pops of color from the range as a way to wrap up. (Tomorrow, I'll share my favorite neutrals/basics, so stay tuned!) What are your...

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5 Silver Eyeshadows to Try This Winter Season

5 Silver Eyeshadows to Try This Winter Season

It's getting colder in my part of the world, though hardly cold (to anyone but a Californian, that is), but with the thought of chilly days, I'm reminded me of the upcoming wintry months. How about a look at some fun shades of silver? I wanted to curate a range from light and bright to darker,...

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5 Shades of Gold Eyeshadow for the Holidays

5 Shades of Gold Eyeshadow for the Holidays

There are a few different types of gold--all fun and festive for the holiday season--and here are some of my recent favorites! I'd love to hear yours :)

  1. Makeup Geek Gold Digger -- a frosted, orange gold
  2. Ulta Gold -- a shimmery, yellow gold
  3. Ardency Inn Sunday -- a light-medium gold with a metallic finish
  4. Make...

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