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Is an under-performing product ever worth buying?

Is an under-performing product ever worth buying?

Is an under-performing product ever worth buying? What is OK to miss on? What justifies it?

I think there are only two things that make me overlook something amiss in the quality of a product: it's either really cheap, or the color is really unique. For lip products, shorter wear times might be...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #179

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #179

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: A few things from MAC Baking Beauties to give away on the blog! :) I also bought Essie's Resort collection in the mini sizes.
  • Weekend plans:  Clean! Mellan's been shedding like crazy (as in, worse than usual, which is always bad), so I need to up the vacuuming...

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Deal Alert! 15% off Sephora During Chic Week - 4/12 through 4/21

Deal Alert! 15% off Sephora During Chic Week - 4/12 through 4/21

SEPHORA'S Chic Week starts soon! All beauty insiders get 15% off with code CHIC, 4/12 through 4/21. VIBs can take advantage beginning 4/11 through 4/22 (same code, VIBCHIC).

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What's the biggest makeup mess you've made?

What's the biggest makeup mess you've made?

What's the biggest makeup mess you've made? Share your stories!

Spilling MAC pigments (it's always been them, I don't know why) -- I've done it on several occasions. The worst was spilling a neon fuchsia shade on a placement (thankfully, not the carpet!) and the whole thing was ruined.

Do you have a...

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What makes a luxury beauty product worth it?

What makes a luxury beauty product worth it?

What makes a luxury beauty product worth it? Anything? Quality? Service?

I feel like "worth it" is a statement about what you can and can't afford comfortably, because having tried lipstick at $55 and lipstick at $1, I would not argue that it the luxury lipstick is 55 times better. My justification...

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If you were an eyeshadow color, what color would you be?

If you were an eyeshadow color, what color would you be?

If you were an eyeshadow color, what color would you be? Share! (And if there's a specific shade, share that, too!)

Teal--slightly green-leaning--with subtle shimmer!

Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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How to Dye Your Hair At Home - Tips & Tricks

How to Dye Your Hair At Home - Tips & Tricks

Makeup & Beauty Tips on How to Dye Your Hair at Home

Share your best tips and tricks for dying your own hair at home!  Feel free to share your experiences, how you mastered techniques, or what you struggle with.

Temptalia's Tips

  1. Wear ratty clothes, make sure to cover your working space with...

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