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Are there any beauty products that are sentimental to you?

Are there any beauty products that are sentimental to you?

Are there any beauty products that are sentimental to you? Share! The one that comes to mind is Guerlain's Turandot eyeshadow palette, because I used that for my wedding makeup.

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Rant & Rave: Brow Powders

Rant & Rave: Brow Powders

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Brow Powders!

my answer: Tone can be really important, and I think that a lot of brands think 2-3 shades is enough to cover... everyone... but I think brow lines should be more expansive. Thankfully, brow powder is a lot like regular powder eyeshadow, and...

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This Week’s Sales for January 20th, 2014

This Week’s Sales for January 20th, 2014

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (12%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: Dr. Brandt Skincare (1/20)
  • HAUTELOOK: Laura Geller (1/20), Mario Badescu (1/21), Mirenesse Australia (1/21), Crown Brush (1/22)
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactiv (25%), SheerCover (25%), WEN (25%), Murad (12%), Oscar Blandi (15%),...

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Have you been to a makeup trade show before?

Have you been to a makeup trade show before?

Have you been to a makeup trade show before? What was it like? Did you enjoy it? I went to IMATS several years ago, and I've also been to Cosmoprof. Cosmoprof is huge! IMATS is more navigable, and since I'm more into color cosmetics, IMATS also has more booths that interested me. I get overwhelmed,...

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Do keep original packaging?

Do keep original packaging?

Do keep original packaging? Like boxes that the products come in? I think I've only kept one or two things over the years. The only time I really keep boxes is if it's a back-up or the product is unused, so it just never left its box! There are a few press kits/boxes I have kept, though.

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10 Shades of Cool-Toned Neutral Eyeshadows

10 Shades of Cool-Toned Neutral Eyeshadows

After I've reviewed a lot of palettes, one of the questions I get asked every so often is to provide recommendations for more of a do-it-yourself option. This post are some of my top picks for a cool-toned, neutral-themed "palette," so-to-speak, though to balance, there should be a few more...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #219

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #219

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  I bought the other Dior spring eyeshadow palette online yesterday, and it might even arrive today, which would be awesome!
  • Weekend plans: Brunch, then football on Sunday. I'd like to catch-up on my backlog of email and comments, too!
  • Favorite piece of jewelry...

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What's your go-to scent for spring?

What's your go-to scent for spring?

What's your go-to scent for spring? Share! In my mind, spring is right now, even though technically that's not true at all. I guess that's the result of the beauty industry and how the collections come out. I just know that it's cold out, and the scents I want to wear are cozy. I'm really liking...

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