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Rant & Rave: Spring Collections

Rant & Rave: Spring Collections

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about spring beauty collections!

my answer: Sometimes they can run together when brands stick too closely to typical spring themes (e.g. pastels) - I like when brands mix elements of what you think of when you think of spring with something unusual. I love the...

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This Week’s Sales for January 6th, 2014

This Week’s Sales for January 6th, 2014

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Sheer Cover (25%), SkinStore (12%), Saks Fifth Avenue (8%)
  • FAB: --
  • GILT: No!No! (1/6)
  • HAUTELOOK: Kevyn Aucoin (1/6), Osmotics (1/6), Conair (1/7), Belletto Studio (1/8)
  • IDEELI:  --
  • MR. REBATES:  Proactiv (35%), SheerCover (35%), WEN (35%), Murad (18%), Oscar Blandi (15%),...

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What's one lip color you feel like you can't pull off?

What's one lip color you feel like you can't pull off?

What's one lip color you feel like you can't pull off? Share! Reallllyyy cool-toned, pale pinks and very, very light beiges/peaches. There are very, very few instances where I can wear either and have them look flattering (or at least, somewhat flattering).

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5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Eyes

5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Eyes

You know what I look forward to? Seeing some radiantorchideyes eyeliners. Those are few and far between, particularly for permanently available options. I also look forward to seeing some intensely pigmented, radiantorchideyes-hued matte eyeshadows--or at least, that's my hope.

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5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Lips & Tips

5 Shades of Radiant Orchid for Lips & Tips

Now that 2014 has kicked off, and I'm sure you've heard that Pantone's color of the year is Radiant Orchid.  I know we'll see plenty of new introductions of the color throughout the year, but I know that we've seen the color before--and you may already have some in your stash!  Here are a few of...

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What are the best, worst, and craziest gimmicky makeup products/tools you've tried?

What are the best, worst, and craziest gimmicky makeup products/tools you've tried?

What are the best, worst, and craziest gimmicky makeup products/tools you've tried? Share! One that I can recall that I did like were the MAC Masterclass Brushes - they weren't perfect, but I really liked the larger Oval brush for certain applications. One of the worst was Benefit's Fine One One. ...

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How do you feel about layering lip products?

How do you feel about layering lip products?

How do you feel about layering lip products? Example: lipgloss over lipstick. I love how you can play with texture, finish, color, and even create depth by layering multiple products together!

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #217

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #217

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul:  I don't think anything arrived this week, but I did place orders for pieces from Dior and Guerlain at Nordstrom, then MAC's new Mineralize Eyeshadow quads, all yesterday though none are due to arrive any time soon!
  • Weekend plans:  Football on Sunday! I have...

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What's your current lip care routine?

What's your current lip care routine?

What's your current lip care routine? Share! Every two to three days (as needed), I exfoliate in the morning using a lip scrub (I use this one right now). During the day, I'm usually testing some lip color (whether gloss, lipstick, or something else), but if I'm not, then I have Jack Black Lip Balm on. ...

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Hit List: Best Foaming Cleanser

Hit List: Best Foaming Cleanser

What's the Best Foaming Cleanser that you've tried?

Share your pick!  And don't forget to share why :)

My top picks... La Prairie Foaming Cleanser -- it's so, so decadent and rich. I also really like bareMinerals' Deep Foaming Cleanser.

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