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How much do beauty promo images influence you?

How much do beauty promo images influence you?

How much do beauty promo images influence you? Share!

Little to not at all; I really like looking at campaign visuals and promos, but I tend to take them with a grain of salt! Between professional lighting, makeup artists, photographers, and a team of retouchers, I look at them as art or inspiration...

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5 Shades of Weathered Blue

5 Shades of Weathered Blue

I love weathered blues; which I interpret as blues that are dusty, muted, gray-tinged, stormy, and such. There's just a faded quality to them, but there's still depth and interest in the color. My very favorite of all-time is Urban Decay Strip, which was discontinued quite awhile ago.

  1. Urban Decay...

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What type of beauty product do you think is worth splurging on?

What type of beauty product do you think is worth splurging on?

What type of beauty product do you think is worth splurging on? Lip balm? Skincare? Hair products? Eyeshadow?

Anything you'll actually wear and wear often can be worth splurging on. Something you might wear once or twice is not. I would also say basics like makeup removers, skin care, foundation,...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #202

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #202

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: I bought soaps and candles from Bath & Body Works earlier this week, but they're not here yet!
  • Weekend plans:  Shaun's family is coming to visit, so we're going to be having a lot of family time this weekend!
  • Do you have any pets?: Just one beautiful big boy :)...

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Has a favorite beauty product changed formula on you?

Has a favorite beauty product changed formula on you?

Has a favorite beauty product changed formula on you? Was it an improvement or did it change it for the worse?

I'm sure there are more than few examples, but the one I can remember is MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator--I loved it the first release, but it wasn't quite as good in subsequent releases. I have...

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What are your back-to-school favorites?

What are your back-to-school favorites?

What are your back-to-school favorites? For all our lovely readers going back-to-school (or already back-to-school!). Even if you aren't a student any more, feel free to chime in with your recommendations!

Pressed powder for touching up/keeping the face shine-free throughout the day, shimmery...

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What do you dislike about budget-friendly beauty brands?

What do you dislike about budget-friendly beauty brands?

What do you dislike about budget-friendly beauty brands? Share!

A lot of them do not package their products at the point of sale well, so they are easily opened and tampered with, whether that's swatched or used right on the lips/eyes/wherever, and it's such a waste of product and limits purchasing. ...

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How to Wear a Deep, Dark Lip Color - Tips & Tricks

How to Wear a Deep, Dark Lip Color - Tips & Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Wear a Deep, Dark Lip Color

Share your best tips and tricks for how to apply, wear, and maintain dark lip color!  Feel free to share your experiences, how you mastered techniques, or what you struggle with.

My Tips

  1. Apply a lip pencil in either a color similar to yours,...

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