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MAC: Venomous Villains Collection
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July 26th, 2010 | Categories:
Collections
From time to time, MAC collaborates with celebrities and fashion designers to come up with a special collection. From Liza Minelli to Hello Kitty, MAC is always finding an interesting twist for their makeup. After lots of speculation, now it is official: MAC is teaming up with Disney to create Venomous Villains, a collection of [...]
MAC: Fabulous Felines Collection
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July 21st, 2010 | Categories:
Collections
Release Date: August 26, 2010 Fabulous Felines is one of those gigantic MAC collections that seem to emerge each fall. If you think you can skip this one because you’re not a big fan of cats, think again. This collection is a lot more than just clever names. The colors stand on their own and [...]
Guerlain Mascaras
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July 20th, 2010 | Categories:
Beauty News, Eye Makeup Tips, Guerlain Cosmetics, Mascara
Among the most popular products offered by Guerlain is their mascara. All of their mascara is well-formulated and features some of the most sleek and appealing packaging to be found on any mascara anywhere. The most coveted of all the Guerlain mascaras is the new Le 2 de Guerlain. Le 2 de Guerlain is an [...]
Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus Whitening System Samples
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July 19th, 2010 | Categories:
Deals & Discounts, Free Beauty Samples, Free Offers, Free Teeth Whitening Samples, Health Tips
If you haven’t yet tried Crest’s Whitestrips, you should definitely give them a try. Although the professional whitening systems you get from the dentists office are excellent, Crest Whitestrips are very affordable and really do work. If you aren’t sure about buying the kit at the drugstore just yet, you can try out a sample [...]
How to Apply Sunless Tanning Lotions
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July 14th, 2010 | Categories:
Beauty Tips, Health Tips, Skin Care
If you have ever tried to apply sunless tanning lotion, then you know that it requires a good strategy to get it right. While sunless tanners are a great way to get a bronzed look without the risks associated with the sun’s rays, they can be a bit messy. Here are some tips to help [...]
MAC Free Shipping Coupon Code: MACAO
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July 8th, 2010 | Categories:
Coupon Codes, Deals & Discounts, Free Shipping, MAC Cosmetics
Enter coupon code MACAO at checkout when placing an order at maccosmetics.com and get free shipping on any order! Enjoy!
Neutrogena Mineral Sheer Blush Samples
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July 1st, 2010 | Categories:
Blush, Deals & Discounts, Free Beauty Samples, Free Makeup Samples, Free Mineral Makeup Samples, Free Offers, Makeup for Cheeks, Mineral Makeup
Try Neutrogena’s new Mineral Sheer Blush. This product is a great one to use if you like a natural, healthy glow – a perfect look for summer. You can choose between four shades: Natural Apricot, Silky Sable, Precious Pink and Pure Plum. The blush comes in a dispenser that ensures you have just the right [...]
A Beginner’s Overview of MAC Eyeliners
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June 11th, 2010 | Categories:
Eye Makeup Tips, MAC Cosmetics, MAC Eye Kohl, MAC Eye Liners, MAC Eye Pencil, MAC Fluidline, MAC Glitter Eye Liner, MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil, MAC Liquid Eye Liner, MAC Liquidlast Liner, MAC Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner, MAC Penultimate Eyeliner, MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil, MAC Softsparkle Eye Pencil, MAC Technakohl Liner, MAC for Eyes
No matter what type of eyeliner you prefer, you can probably find the perfect formula and color somewhere in MAC’s extensive eyeliner range. From traditional liner pencils to kohl pencils, liquid liners, and gels, no one can walk away from a MAC counter and honestly say they couldn’t find a liner they liked. Pencil wearers [...]
MAC: In the Groove Collection
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June 8th, 2010 | Categories:
Collections, MAC Cremesheen Glass, MAC Eyeshadow, MAC Lipstick, MAC Makeup Brushes, MAC Mineralize Blush, MAC Mineralize Blush Duo, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish, MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil, MAC Zoom Lash Mascara
Release Date: July 8th, 2010 International: August 2010 Excitement for MAC’s In The Groove collection began to mount pretty much as soon as it was announced. The reason for all the hype is the re-release of the highly coveted Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish. This shimmery dark coral powder seems to be universally flattering. It suits [...]
Free Sample of Urban Decay De-slick Mattifying Powder
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June 2nd, 2010 | Categories:
Free Beauty Samples, Free Makeup Samples, Free Mineral Makeup Samples, Urban Decay Cosmetics
Get a FREE Urban Decay De-slick sample at Sephora.com! Use code DESLICK at checkout.
A Review of Becca Cosmetics
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June 1st, 2010 | Categories:
Blush, Makeup Tips for Face
Becca Cosmetics is an Australian makeup line originally developed because founder Rebecca Morris Williams was frustrated in her search for the perfect foundation. The lines foundation formulas have since become beloved of makeup artists and consumers alike, but Becca also offers a wide range of color cosmetics as well. Many women complain that they cannot [...]
Benefit Cosmetics: High Beam Highlighter
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May 25th, 2010 | Categories:
Benefit Cosmetics, Makeup Tips for Face, Skin Care
When it comes to getting fresh glowing skin, Benefit High Beam can’t be beat. This liquid highlighter from Benefit is one of the most popular highlighters on the market for a good reason. There are many highlighters out there and most of them are duds. It’s a product that’s hard to get right. Instead of [...]
Pout Cosmetics Review and Recommendations
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May 11th, 2010 | Categories:
Pout Cosmetics
Pout Cosmetics is a boutique makeup line that emphasizes fun. With cute packaging, clever product names, and a very relaxed sales approach, Pout is one of the least intimidating makeup companies around. Pout came onto the scene in 2001 and quickly gained popularity. Although Pout has since closed up shop, it still has a cult [...]
MAC Coupon Code: LASH510
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April 28th, 2010 | Categories:
Coupon Codes, Eye Makeup Tips, Featured Posts, Free Makeup Samples, Free Mascara Samples, Free Offers, Free Shipping, MAC Cosmetics, MAC Mascaras, MAC Zoom Lash Mascara, Mascara
Here is the newest coupon code for a free sample of MAC Cosmetics Zoom Lash mascara with any purchase. You will also get free shipping on your order. Just enter promotional code LASH510 at checkout at maccosmetics.com. Keep in mind that these offers expire after a period of time. We’ll update this post if we [...]
MAC: Alice + Olivia Collection
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April 24th, 2010 | Categories:
Collections, MAC Cosmetics, MAC Dazzleglass Creme, MAC Nail Lacquer, MAC Pigment
Release Date: July 8th, 2010 International: August 2010 (Japan and Korea only) Alice + Olivia is a small but fun collection inspired by the fashion line of the same name. This is not one of those collections that is so dizzyingly large that you don’t know where to begin. Instead it consists of a few [...]
Basic Tips for a Natural Eye Makeup Look
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April 22nd, 2010 | Categories:
Eye Makeup Tips, How to Apply Makeup, MAC All Over Gloss, MAC Blushcreme, MAC Brow Finisher, MAC Brow Set, MAC Brow Shader, MAC Clear Gloss, MAC Cosmetics, MAC Cream Colour Base, MAC Eye Brows, MAC Glimmer Shimmer, MAC Glitter, MAC Lipmix, MAC Matte, MAC Pearlizer Sheer Pigment, MAC Pigment, MAC Powder Blush, MAC for Brows, MAC for Multi-Use, Makeup Tips, Natural Makeup Looks, Too Faced Cosmetics, Urban Decay Cosmetics
A natural eye makeup look is an important one to master. Many occasions call for subtle or natural looking makeup, from conservative business settings to an early morning dentist appointment. You want to look put together but don’t want it to be too obvious you are wearing makeup. Here are a few tips for giving [...]
Senna Foundation
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April 21st, 2010 | Categories:
Makeup Tips for Face, Mineral Makeup, Senna Cosmetics
Senna Cosmetics is an indie beauty brand that brings the expertise of a pro makeup artist with experience working in film and television right to your makeup drawer! For a great look, you need to have a smooth, clean-looking canvas to work with. That’s why it’s so important to find a great foundation, or base [...]
Best Mineral Makeup Brand – Vote Now!
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April 16th, 2010 | Categories:
Free Mineral Makeup Samples, Makeup Tips for Face, Mineral Makeup, Organic Makeup, Skin Care
When it comes to mineral makeup, which ones work, which ones don’t? What’s your opinion? Vote for your favorite brands (or leave a comment and vent about the ones you hate). If you don’t see your favorite brand here, leave a comment and we’ll add it to the list. We’ll be posting reviews on each [...]
How to Apply Eyeshadow
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April 15th, 2010 | Categories:
Beauty Tips, Eye Makeup Tips, How to Apply Makeup, MAC Cream Colour Base, MAC Eye Glass, MAC Eyeshadow, MAC Eyeshadows, MAC Glitter, MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow, MAC Paint, MAC Paint Pot, MAC Pearlizer Sheer Pigment, MAC Pigment, MAC Primers, MAC Shadestick, MAC for Eyes, Makeup Tips, Natural Makeup Looks
[See the rest of our How to Apply Makeup series for beginners.] Eyeshadow is a great way to emphasize your eyes and create some really pretty looks. Most shadows come in powder format in little pots without any instructions. With so many different colors and brushes, it can be difficult to know where to start [...]
Estee Lauder Tender Lip Balm Samples
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April 13th, 2010 | Categories:
Deals & Discounts, Estee Lauder Skincare & Cosmetics, Free Beauty Samples, Free Lipgloss Samples, Free Lipstick Samples, Free Makeup Samples, Free Offers, Lipgloss, Lipstick, Makeup Tips for Lips
UPDATE: This offer has now expired. We’ll post new offers as they become available! Estee Lauder’s Tender Lip Balm is a nice, basic lipgloss that any gloss lover will probably want to try. With this offer, it is available in the following shades: Tender Peach, Tender Caramel, Tender Pink and Tender Berry. You can choose [...]
Eyelash Extensions – What to Expect
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April 12th, 2010 | Categories:
Beauty Tips, Eye Makeup Tips, Makeup Tips, Makeup Trends, Mascara
Eyelash extensions are a great way to get a glamorous eyelash look with little effort. Similar in theory to hair extensions, eyelash extensions are synthetic fibers that are attached to your existing lashes to make them look longer and fuller. This eliminates the very time-consuming step of curling your eyelashes and applying mascara every morning. [...]
Free Shiseido Serum Sample at Sephora.com
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April 12th, 2010 | Categories:
Coupon Codes, Deals & Discounts, Free Beauty Samples, Free Makeup Samples, Free Offers, Free Skin Care Samples, Shiseido Cosmetics
For a limited time, you can get a sample of a Shiseido Serum with any purchase at Sephora.com. Choose one of two different serums. Enter promo code SUPERSERUM at checkout. See more from Shiseido!
An Intro to Benefit Eyeshadows
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April 9th, 2010 | Categories:
Benefit Cosmetics, Benefit Eyeshadow
BeneFit has several great eyeshadows that really hold up well and are made with the great quality you would expect from them. The creaseless cream eyeshadow is a cream shadow that comes in a little pot. It is very similar to MAC Paint Pots. Cream eyeshadows tend to have short wearability, but BeneFit really got [...]
L’Oreal Volume Shocking Mascara
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April 8th, 2010 | Categories:
Deals & Discounts, Eye Makeup Tips, Free Beauty Samples, Free Makeup Samples, Free Mascara Samples, Free Offers, Mascara
L’Oreal’s new Volume Shocking mascara has been featured in recent tv ads, magazine ads and more. If you’ve wondered how this mascara stacks up against other drugstore brand mascaras like Maybelline’s popular Great Lash mascara, or new Lash Blast Mascara, this is a great chance to try it out on your own lashes without having [...]
Curel Moisturizer Samples
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April 8th, 2010 | Categories:
Deals & Discounts, Free Beauty Samples, Free Offers, Free Skin Care Samples, Skin Care
Curel is well known for providing good quality moisturizers at reasonable prices. Their body lotions and facial moisturizers really do the trick. If you’re looking for a good, solid body lotion, Curel is a good brand to start with. As with any beauty or skin care brand, it’s a good idea to test out a [...]
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