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Becca Afterglow Cheek Palette
Becca Afterglow Palette ($39.50 for 0.26 oz.) is a cheek palette that features three of the brand's pressed highlighters and two of their blushes. I think it's a great concept, and it is a nice way to try their famous cheek products, but I do wish the pans were on the...
Becca Afterglow Palette ($39.50 for 0.26 oz.) is a cheek palette that features three of the brand's pressed highlighters and two of their blushes. I...
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NARS Vengeful Dual-Intensity Blush Duo
NARS Vengeful Dual-Intensity Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) contains a highlighter and blush shade in the wet/dry Dual Intensity formula. I like this formula, but the ratings may make it appear less desirable, which is a result of NARS claiming that it is more intense dry and...
NARS Vengeful Dual-Intensity Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) contains a highlighter and blush shade in the wet/dry Dual Intensity formula. I like this...
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Limited Edition
Read Review Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eyes & Blush Palette
Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eye & Blush Palette ($90.00 for 0.40 oz.) includes five eyeshadows housed in the top tier and then four blushes hidden beneath it in the lower tier. I'm not a fan of the blush formula they use in these tiered...
Guerlain Ors et Merveilles Eye & Blush Palette ($90.00 for 0.40 oz.) includes five eyeshadows housed in the top...
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Limited Edition
Read Review Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Set
Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Lipstick Set ($42.00 for 0.38 oz.) includes one full-size and seven miniature-sized Studded Kiss Lipstick. The full-sized shade is also the only limited edition/exclusive shade, as the other seven...
Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Studded Kiss Lipstick Set ($42.00 for 0.38 oz.) includes one full-size and seven...
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Limited Edition
Read Review theBalm The Manizer Sisters Luminizing Palette
theBalm The Manizer Sisters Luminizing Palette ($28.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a slim, travel-friendly palette featuring three of theBalm's famous highlighters. I've loved all three over the years, and to have them in a palette like this is awesome! The quality is exactly the...
theBalm The Manizer Sisters Luminizing Palette ($28.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a slim, travel-friendly palette featuring three of theBalm's famous...
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Read Review Urban Decay Cosmic 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set
Urban Decay Cosmic 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set ($29.00 for 0.14 oz.) includes five, travel-sized eyeliners that range from classic black to pearly white to brown. The holiday set contains $66.67 worth of eyeliner--not a bad value...
Urban Decay Cosmic 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set ($29.00 for 0.14 oz.) includes five, travel-sized eyeliners that...
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Limited Edition
Read Review Guerlain Perles des Neiges Meteorites
Guerlain Perles des Neiges Meteorites ($80.00 for 1.00 oz.) is described as a "frosted light, radiance, and iridescence." It's a translucent, gold-shimmered beige with a luminous sheen. Guerlain Perles de Nuit (LE, $60.00) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Mythic (P, $59.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Teint Beige (DC, $58.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Teint Rose (DC, $58.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Perles du Dragon (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Strobe Light (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar). Chanel Jardin de Camelias (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Cle de Peau Delicate Pink (14) (P, $55.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Highlight 01 (P, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Too Chic (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Dior Luxurious Beige (LE, $82.00) is darker, more pigmented (90% similar). MAC Snowglobe (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Parure de Nuit (LE, $67.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Teint Dore (DC, $58.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Perles de Legende (LE, $65.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight (P, $44.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Rêve Salé I (LE, ) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Guerlain Perles des Neiges Meteorites ($80.00 for 1.00 oz.) is described as a "frosted light, radiance, and iridescence." It's a translucent,...
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Tarte Lips for Daze LipSurgence Set
Tarte Lips for Daze LipSurgence Set ($34.00 for 0.50 oz.) includes five, full-sized of Tarte's LipSurgence Lip Tints--three are matte and two are satins. According to Tarte, the LipSurgence Lip Tint is supposed to be hydrating,...
Tarte Lips for Daze LipSurgence Set ($34.00 for 0.50 oz.) includes five, full-sized of Tarte's LipSurgence Lip...
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