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Sneak Peek: YSL Full Metal Shadows Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: YSL Full Metal Shadows Photos & Swatches

Here's a sneak peek of YSL Full Metal Shadows ($30.00 for 0.15 fl. oz.), which is a liquid eyeshadow formula available in ten shades. They're supposed to last 16 hours without creasing, which will be interesting to test for.

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How do you deal with people who think beauty and makeup is superficial?

How do you deal with people who think beauty and makeup is superficial?

How do you deal with people who think beauty and makeup is superficial? Share!

I try to explain to them that it can also be an outlet for creative expression, a way to relax, and a way to simply play different characters and personas by changing up one's look.

Thanks to Kiss & Make-up for today's...

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Round-up: Tom Ford Soleil Collection Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: Tom Ford Soleil Collection Overview & Thoughts

Tom Ford Soleil Collection is a shimmering, warm-toned collection of eyeshadows, cheek colors, and lip colors. There were several great products in the collection with a few so-so shades, though no total misses. The one downside is that three of the four duos feature a Cream Color for Eyes that has...

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What brand did you use to dislike but now love?

What brand did you use to dislike but now love?

What brand did you use to dislike but now love? Share!

I think I've come around to brands like Estee Lauder, Clinique, and Bobbi Brown - not so much that I hated them, but that I didn't GET them as someone who was so devoted to bright eyeshadow at 20. Now, I definitely understand why brands like that...

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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #284

Free for Haul Friday, Volume #284

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: philosophy Hope in a Jar Night (for husband), First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Intense Hydration Cream, L'Artisan Parfumeur Coffret Miniatures Set, Kat Von D Shade + Light Palette, Marc Jacobs The Lover...

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Round-up: Urban Decay Summer 2015 Eyeshadows Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: Urban Decay Summer 2015 Eyeshadows Overview & Thoughts

Urban Decay Summer 2015 Eyeshadows ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) include eight shades that will be permanent. These are a vast improvement than some of the holiday eyeshadows that came out last year, which I was less enthused about (they were often dry and/or powdery). The six shimmery shades had a really...

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Round-up: Urban Decay Afterglow Blushes Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: Urban Decay Afterglow Blushes Overview & Thoughts

Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a new (well, sort of a re-release, but not quite) and permanent formula that features twelve shades that range from peach to purple to plum. The majority of the range have a satin-matte finish--not really shimmery, but they're not...

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Round-up: Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lipgloss Overview & Thoughts

Round-up: Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lipgloss Overview & Thoughts

Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lipgloss ($22.00 for 0.17 fl. oz.) is a new, permanent formula just in time for summer. The range includes fourteen shades to choose from with the majority leaning brighter and bolder. The formula is supposed to give "high coverage" in "one coat" with a "creamy"...

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What would your perfect red lipstick look like?

What would your perfect red lipstick look like?

What would your perfect red lipstick look like? Share!

It would be a medium-dark, subtly blue-based red with subtle gold pearl and a luminous sheen.

Thanks to Nikki for today's question! Do you have a question idea? Submit yours here.

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Best Liquid Lipstick Formula

Best Liquid Lipstick Formula

What's the Best Liquid Lipstick Formula that you've tried?

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

OCC Lip Tars, Too Faced Melted Lipsticks, NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams, Giorgio Armani Maestros! I like liquid formulas that are more comfortable to wear vs. dry down but feel dry for most of the...

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