DUPES: MAC Magic Mirth and Mishchief Collection

Discouraged because everyone is having CYBER MONDAY sales and you're broke?
Don't despair!
You may aready have the colors in your makeup collection.

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MAC Magic, Mirth & Mischief Collection Dupes


Devil-May Care Duo
MAC Base: Rich light violet
Base Dupes: NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Eyeshadow in Lilac (wet or dry)
Ulta Eyeshadow in Bloom (Wet or dry - depends on your skintone)

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

Under Your Spell Duo
MAC Base: Light yellow peach pink
Base Dupes: Pink side of Revlon Make A Sheen Eyeshadow in Plum Like It Hot or Shotgun Eyeshadow from Urban Decay

MAC Crescent: Rich copper
Crescent Dupe: Jesse's Girl Copper Sparkle Pigment (best dupe)
or Copper Strip Running Down the center of Revlon Make A Sheen Eyeshadows in Espress'o Yourself & Show Stopper Copper

Mayhem Duo
MAC Base: Dirty brown gold
Base Dupes: Wet N Wild Ultimate Expressions Sand Castle Eyeshadow Palette - The shadow second from the top in the center and the bottom shadow in the center combined.

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

It's A Miracle Duo
MAC Base: Deep blue burgundy
Base Dupes: Valana Minerals Royal Butterfly Eye Indulgence

MAC Crescent: Gold
Crescent Dupe: L.A.Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Sunshine

Blue Sorcery Duo
MAC Base: Bright Turquoise
Base Dupes: L'Oreal HiP Duo Showy - Turquoise side, Ulta Eyeshadow in Turquoise (wet), Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Painkiller

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

Midnight Madness
MAC Base: cool-toned dirty black-taupe with lighter silver sparkle
Base Dupes: Mix of Ulta Eyeshadow in Molten, Galaxy & Taupe (wet) or upper left color on Rimmel Smokey Brown Quad

MAC Crescent: Gold
Crescent Dupe: L.A.Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Sunshine

Nightsky Eyepencil
MAC - medium black with silver microsparkle
Dupe - Ulta Galaxy shadow as liner

Iris Accents Eyepencil
MAC - is a cool-toned, silvery-purple with silver microsparkle
Dupe - Ulta Bayou shadow as liner

$$$ Yes Nail Lacquer
MAC - bright silver with a metallic finish
Dupe - Silver Screen from Revlon

Phiff Dazzleglass
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid Lipgloss in Malibu Peach

She-Zam Dazzleglass
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid Lipgloss in Clear Cut Diamond
Max Factor Lipfinity 3D Maxwear Lipcolor, Suede Seduction #760 - Gloss Side

Jingle Jangle Dazzleglass
Milani Lip Mixer in Lip Party

Make Up For Ever HD Elixir Review

Photo Credit: Sephora

HD Elixir

What it is:

An innovative serum that instantly hydrates and adds radiance to the skin.

What it does:

HD complexion collection uses innovative formulas to create a new generation of makeup that is invisible on high-definition cameras and to the naked eye. This unique, lightweight elixir absorbs quickly into the skin, instantly hydrating and brightening the complexion. The breakthrough formula contains D-Panthenol and Glycerin to ensure an immediate boost of hydration (+520% after 15 minutes) that lasts throughout the day (+175% after 6 hours). Argatensyl is added to provide an immediate smoothing effect. Each ingredient was specifically added to prepare skin for high- definition makeup—so you can count on the camera picking up the perks of this perfecting formula.

What else you need to know:
This product is oil and paraben free and dermatologist tested.

I purchased this product in the Spring of 2009.
I still have more than half a bottle left. I only use it on my problem areas.
How I wish I could sleep on my back like the characters did in Memoirs of a Geisha. Then I wouldn't have these pesky crepe-y lines on the sides of my nose, connected to my marionette lines.

I use this AFTER I tone, & BEFORE I moisturize & prime.
I give it a few minutes to absorb into my skin.

I do like the product.

PROS

- It does make my skin feel as soft as a baby's bottom.
- I found it works really well with the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Primer.
I've also used it with Korres primer and MAC Skin Primer with equally favorable results.
- When I've used this product, I've received many compliments on my skin.
People have told me I look "YOUNGER". Always a bonus. Right?

CONS

- If you have any microscopic cuts or abrasions,
(such as from over active exfoliating) yes, this will sting.

- PRICEY! I don't think I could live without this product. I'm HOOKED!

Have you tried this product?

Check it Out at Sephora

Purple Can You Rock It?

Lane Bryant Asymmetric Tank $23.70



Forever 21 Distorted Floral Sheen Dress $22.80

FRONT



BACK


JETS by Jessika Allen
Draped Jersey Dress $190




Ashley Stewart 10 Ways Dress $69
Available in sizes 1x to 3x

10 Dresses for the Price of One!! You Can Wear This Sexy Cocktail Dress as a Halter, One Shoulder, Strapless Dress or Any Way You Want! It Has an Elastic Empire Waist with Pleating at the Bust. Perfect For a Hot Date or Special Occasion. Length From Waist: 34". Fabric Content: 95% Rayon 5% Spandex. Machine Washable. Imported
This also comes in black, mulberry, silver, turquoise-aqua

Watch MonifC demonstrate Marilyn Convertable Dress




Manolo Blahnik Booties $895 OUCH!

Be careful when you wear Purple, or you may end up looking more like Barney than a Baroness

Do's & Don'ts of Wearing Purple

NYX Single Eyeshadow Collection with Swatches

01 black
08 october sky
30 khaki
36 chocolate
37 sweet lagoon
39 slate
42 grey



46 navy
50 salmon
58 peach
60 aqua
63 platinum
65 red bean
67 shimmer



72 walnut bronze
75 jazzy bronze
77 aqua marine
78 beanie
80 mink brown
82 jade
83 skin



84 toffee
85 sunset
88 algae
90 apricot moose
94 luxor
101 mermaid green
103 hollywood



109 sunrise
119 cream cheese
128 24 karet
129 mediterranean
130 wildflower
132 alaska
131 dust



133 olive green
134 cedar wood
140 snow cone
145 marrakesh
146 egg white
147 pink oleander
150 eutopia



151 earthy
153 ballerina
155 halaiwa

About Face Cosmetics MAC Style Black Dupe Swatches

It was extremely difficult to capture the true color/reflects of the mica.
My Camera has a Macro Mode. I tried my best. :O)

Applied over L'Oreal De-Crease
with
Homemade Mixing Medium Spritzed on elf Small Precision Eyebrush

Left to Right

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum
Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge (I cut this with a Lan Mei Bronze Pigment because I thought it was too black, so this is not an accurate representation of the original product)



TOP ROW

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum




BOTTOM ROW

Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge



Watch Candiecc Teach Us How To Make Mixing Medium



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BEAUTY IS WITHIN

Mineral Sale

Heel Tastic Review

I was able to pick up my Heel Tastic for $9.99 from CVS Pharmacy.
I understand they sell it at Walgreens as well.

I use the product at night. My heels are no where nearly as cracked as the woman who created the product. My heels are just super dry. Prior to using this, I would use olive oil and shea butter after a shower. The Heel-Tastic is superior to both of these products. It smells like lemongrass.

There are no cons to using this product unless you are unable to wear socks at night.

I would highly recommend this to a friend.

5 Stars.

What Is Your Makeup Area Like?

Tiffany
(MakeupByTiffanyD)
Gave us a glimpse behind the scenes of her makeup/video area.



Are you storing your makeup in your traincase?
Are you using stackable plastic drawers?
Have you upgraded to furniture?

What is yours like?

Get the Look for Less Extreme Smokey Eye

Model is Wearing



For a smoldering industrial eye, blend

MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow in Silver 82 ($19)

onto lids and under lower lash line and

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow ($22)

into creases.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes Gray 22L ($17)

Follow with

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smokey Lash in Extra Black. ($22)



MAKE UP FOR EVER Lipstick in Mandarin 402. ($19)



What I Used





L'Oreal De-Crease
L'Oreal HiP Cream Liner TRUTH
L'Oreal HiP PLATINUM duo (Silver Side Only)
L'Oreal HiP RASCAL duo (Gray Side Only)
Maybelline the COLOSSAL mascara GLAM BLACK



L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream ENAMOURED
Borghese Blush Peach






NYX Round l/s THALIA
NYX Lip Smacking l/s REA



Check out the video on Sephora

http://blog.sephora.com/2009/07/get-look-fall-09-extreme-smoky-eye.html

For More Info,
Please Go To
www.sephora.com

Coastal Scents NEW HD Foundation

With photography, film and live television using high definition focus, (meaning that the camera and monitor sees everything magnified), HD application has become a part of training for makeup artists in today's industry. The colors need to stay consistent in all types of lighting, what does not work well in HD is sparkle and shine. Reach for matte bronzers, blush and shadows.

HD makeup is now obtainable to everyone, you also can reap the benefits of that HD flawless look, and this is not just for makeup artists. It is important that your skin is prepared prior to application in order to achieve the finish. Practice gentle exfoliation and polishing of the skin; use of a matte primer and non greasy moisturizer; a loose mineral or pressed matte finishing powder. The silicone in HD helps to absorb your skins natural oils and fill in small lines. Sparkles and shiny skin will only attract the eye/camera to the flaws you want to conceal from it.

ONLY $ 16.95

For More Info,
Please Go to

www.coastalscents.com

Just for fun

Cosmetic Mah Jong

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MAC Style Black Mineralized e/s Dupe

It is difficult to capture the quality of the mineral with the camera. I was a little disappointed that the minerals did not appear as shimmery as on the website.
In person, they seemed to have more of the matte black base than the shimmer.
They were a bargain at half price. Trust and believe, they will not go to waste, I'll probably cut them with other minerals and use them as liners.

MAC Young Punk, The She Space Lucky Charm

e.l.f. Studio Kabuki Brushes REVIEW

Love these brushes!
They are the softest brushes I own!
I will NOT be purchasing the MAKE UP FOR EVER Face Kabuki ($39).
I can use the difference ($34) to SPLURGE on something else.

These brushes are a STEAL at just $5 each

Con: smelly, but hopefully after a good deep cleaning that will go away.

Boxes



Body Kabuki / Face Kabuki



Compared to the Coastal Scents Synthetic Wide Buffer Brush



Compared to the Coastal Scents Ltd. Edition Kabuki Brush



Kabukis Resting in Their New Home

e.l.f. Studio Brush Holder

I love this thing! It appears to be made of acrylic. They covered it with a funky black spray that feels like a NARS compact. Right now it smells like it was from a "fire sale". I am confident that this smell will dissipate over the course of a few days.

Box



Scale



Filled with Brushes



Profile View



I may buy another one just for combs and brushes!

Earrings of the Day

MUFE 25th Anniversary Aqua Pencil Sets

Too Rich for my blood!

Aqua Eyes Collector Set $249.00 (Value $425)
What it is:
A limited-edition set of 25 Full Size Aqua Eyes Eyeliners.

What it does:
The 25 Aqua Eyes Collector Set includes the full range of 25 shades so that you can create endless eye looks. Aqua Eyes is an award-winning, waterproof, and long-lasting eye liner pencil that contains a unique formula that adheres to the eye lids and resists water—even under the most extreme conditions. Its creamy texture glides on effortlessly for precise application and intense color, and by smudging it immediately after applying to the lid, it can double as a shadow.

What else you need to know:
Shades include Aqua Eyes in Champagne 23L, Fuschia Pink 13L, Purple 11L, Black Purple 6L, Shimmering Plum 4L, Burgandy 18L, Pearly Brown 2L, Light Brown 19L, Light Taupe 24L, Bronze Green 5L, Bronze 10L, Gold 9L, Pistachio 17L, Green 16L, Forest Green 20L, Turquoise 7L, Blue With Green Highlights 12L, Majorelle Blue 15L, Iridescent Navy Blue 3L, Mat Black 0L, Star Black 1L, Dark Grey 21L, Grey 22L, Silver 8L, White 14L.

Your pencils will be easy to spot when stored in your very own collector's metallic case.
** 100 are especially signed and numbered by the MAKE UP FOR EVER creator Dany Sanz herself **
Size: 25 x 0.04 oz

This is more affordable, but still! OUCH!



Aqua Eyes Collection Set $35 (Value $49)
What it is:
A set of five travel-size Aqua Eyes.

What it does:
The Aqua Eyes Travel Holiday Set includes five vibrant shades so you can create any look, any time. Aqua Eyes is an award winning, waterproof and long-lasting eye liner pencil that contains a unique formula that adheres to the eyelids and resists water even under the most extreme conditions. Its creamy texture glides on effortlessly for precise application and intense color, and by smudging it immediately after applying to the lid, it can double as a shadow. Stored in a travel size metallic case, it fits right in your bag and makes sure your pencils safe and easy to find.

This set contains:
- 0L black
- 21L dark grey (new)
- 12L blue with green highlights
- 4L shimmering plum
- 23L champagne
Size: 5 x 0.025 oz