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22 Shimmering Blushes for Summer Shine

22 Shimmering Blushes for Summer Shine

Over the years, I've really come to appreciate a shimmery blush. The ones featured for today's post are ones that are luminous, shimmery, or metallic--in other words, not just a sheen but truly shimmery shades.

Shimmering Blushes for Summer

What have been your go-tos lately?

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Sunday Funday: MAC Viva Glam Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sunday Funday: MAC Viva Glam Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

There are six permanent shades of MAC Viva Glam Lipstick ($17.00 for 0.10 oz.), and frankly, they're even prettier than I remembered (the one that I remember mostly clearly has always been Viva Glam I, as that was the only one I wore regularly in the past). I'm totally blown...

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When do you normally apply your makeup?

When do you normally apply your makeup?

If I’m not anticipating photographing products/swatches that day, then as early as possible, so usually around 7AM. This sometimes lets me test another cheek product or even eyeshadow if I’m feeling particularly industrious (or a product fades quickly)! If I’m photographing, then it might be...

— Christine

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Round-up: City Color Shimmer Shadows

Round-up: City Color Shimmer Shadows

City Color Shimmer Shadow ($6.99 for 0.129 oz.) is supposed to have “intense color payoff” with a “heavy metallic finish” that also has “long-wear.” There are 16 shades in the range, and this post features six of them. The majority of the shades in the formula...

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What do you think is the next big beauty brand?

What do you think is the next big beauty brand?

Though neither is a small brand, I think Too Faced and Tarte are having a “moment” so-to-speak and are increasing their reach exponentially at the moment. Bite also had really great success with their relaunch of their core lipstick range, so it’ll be interesting to see if they branch out...

— Christine

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Sneak Peek: Tarte Naughty Nudes + Metallics Shadows Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Tarte Naughty Nudes + Metallics Shadows Photos & Swatches

Here's a sneak peek of several of the new products/shades from recent Tarte Launches; I'm not sure when it will release to other retailers, but I purchased everything via tartecosmetics.com myself. (Naughty, by the way, was released a couple of weeks ago, I'm only now just...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #345

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #345

Share any beauty goodies you may have picked up in the last week or so, or maybe what's on your way or on your wish list for next week or month. :)

  • Haul: Tarte summer/fall launches, MAC Lipsticks (fingers crossed those arrive today!!)
  • Weekend plans: We're going to do brunch on Saturday to avoid...

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