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What do you use to wash your makeup brushes?

What do you use to wash your makeup brushes?

What do you use to wash your makeup brushes? Share!

Dr. Bronner's liquid soap (unscented, mild formula) mixed with a lot of water (to dilute).

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Rant & Rave: Pastel Eyeshadows

Rant & Rave: Pastel Eyeshadows

Share: Tell us what you love and hate about Pastel Eyeshadows!

my answer: When they're REALLY pigmented with smooth consistencies, they can be really fun ways to incorporate color into a look that isn't neon. I tend to prefer my pastels with some shimmer, just because they're often better quality! ...

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This Week’s Sales for January 5th, 2015

This Week’s Sales for January 5th, 2015

Deal Sites/Rebates

  • EBATES:  Joyus (10%), The Body Shop (8%), BH Cosmetics (7.5%)
  • GILT: The Beauty Boutique (1/5)
  • HAUTELOOK: Eyeko (1/5), Trina Cosmetic Bags (1/5), Medpeel Skincare (1/6), TanTowel (1/6), Lluminess Air (1/7)
  • MR. REBATES: Proactiv (40%), Sheer Cover (40%), WEN (40%), Murad...

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Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows Photos & Swatches

For spring, there are four new shades of Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) being added to the line-up. Urban Decay sent along several of the existing shades, and I almost thought they were reformulated, so I ended up swatching them (but they seemed...

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Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Sheer Revolution Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Urban Decay Sheer Revolution Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Urban Decay Sheer Rapture Sheer Revolution Lipstick ($20.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a new formula for spring that takes the brand's Revolution Lipstick and gives it a sheerer, shinier finish. They'll be debuting later this January. Check back for reviews soon :)

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How do you organize your makeup brushes?

How do you organize your makeup brushes?

How do you organize your makeup brushes? Share!

I use tall glasses filled with glass beads, and then I keep brushes by type (crease brushes vs. blending brushes) in each.

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Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipsticks Photos & Swatches

Maybelline Barely Bloomed (700) Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipstick ($7.49 for 0.14 oz.) come in ten shades for spring, nine of which I bought locally and have some swatches to share with you while I work on testing them. (I'm missing Orchid...

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How do you organize your blushes?

How do you organize your blushes?

How do you organize your blushes? Share!

I have half a dozen blushes or so that I consider my go-tos, which I keep in a basics drawer. The rest are sorted by brand, then formula. A few brands are alphabetized (MAC and NARS for sure), since they stack/fit so well.

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Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Elixir Iridescent Lipglosses Photos & Swatches

Sneak Peek: Maybelline Color Elixir Iridescent Lipglosses Photos & Swatches

Maybelline Color Elixir Iridescent Lipgloss ($8.99 for oz.) is a new formula for spring that's supposed to have rich color with "brilliant iridescent shine." I bought seven at my local drugstore (they were missing one, which I ordered online last week, but...

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5 of My Go-To Brightening Eyeliners

5 of My Go-To Brightening Eyeliners

Here are some of the eyeliners I've been reaching for to brighten my lower lash line these days! I tend to use them on my lower water line, beneath the inner corner of my eye, or paired with a richer eyeliner. What are your favorites?

  1. Sephora Strawberry Macaroon -- a pop of pearly pink is an easy way...

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