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    NARS - The Multiple Coffret!

    Quote: Originally Posted by alka1 They are way too big and I doubt I will ever finish one before it expires. NARS - please make Mini Multiple sticks! Thank you, NARS for listening to my prayers! Grab them while you can - 3 small multiple sticks Unfortunately.. I already own...
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    wearing anti-perspirant... on your face?

    I remember reading about it in a magazine. They said celebrities often use this before big events like red-carpets to keep them from looking sweaty in pictures. Red-carpets can get really hot with the large crowds, lights, big dresses, etc. has anyone here actually tried this? I've seen clear...
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    NARS Orgasm Illuminator? - Coming Spring '10

    Anyone know more about this product? It's featured in this NARS look (Temptalia.com, NY Fashion Week 09). The article doesn't reveal much except its name and release date.. I wonder if it'll be like the Orgasm Multiple? His skin looks nice, definitely looking forward to this product edit -...
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    Trailer for Michael Jackson's "This It It Tour" Movie

    The trailer was released yesterday: Michael Jackson's This Is It in HD Video by Trailer Park - MySpace Video It looks beyond amazing, the perfect comeback for him.. this was going to be one hell of a show His voice, dance moves - everything looks fantastic. He looked so excited and...
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    Something to think about... Please read.

    The #131 brush sold out at all the MAC stores, counters, and Nordstrom's in my area. My only option was to buy it through the MAC website. on the day it was delivered, I couldn't help but feel guilty about the whole thing. this tiny little brush had been shipped halfway across the country, it...
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    Brow Set, anyone?

    picked this up on a whim today. I usually use my Brow Finisher in wheat (now DC'ed ) but decided to try something new. I tried it out earlier and i'm pleasantly surprised. I have it in Show-Off - a rich brown with slight bronze-y shimmer. Goes on smooth, dries quickly without being sticky. I...
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    MAC Face Chart + Drawing Tablet + Art App = Fun!

    didn't know where to start this thread.. not exactly a FOTD, MAC Chat, or a Cosmetic Discussion.. I hope it fits here under the Crafts section. found my old drawing tablet today after cleaning out my closet - I hooked it up and started playing with it. I thought it'd be fun to use some face...
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    MSFN Help w/ Shade - Medium Dark?

    my Medium Plus is looking a bit too light or my skin right now. It looks fine when I first apply it, but out in daylight the color is a bit off. My skin now is about NC35... anyone in that range wear Medium Dark in MSFN? some users on MUA have said this turns orange on them.. anyone here have...
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    Makeup lasting 20+ hours..? can it be done?

    tomorrow will be a very long day for me. I'm going to Disneyland with relatives who are visiting from out of town. Living in southern california I usually go to DL twice a month and spend few hours there each time. This time, however, I will be there from opening till closing time...
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    Fallen Princesses - Disney Princesses Clash With Reality

    JPG Magazine: Stories: The Project: Fallen Princesses Quote: These works place Fairy Tale characters in modern day scenarios. In all of the images the Princess is placed in an environment that articulates her conflict. The '...happily ever after' is replaced with a realistic outcome and...
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    My Gearing-up-for-summer Haul! NARS, Bobbi Brown + more

    I went in to Nordstrom early this morning to pick up a few things. I was originally going to get BB's new illuminating bronzers, but instead opted for her regular bronzer at the last minute.. I also received a few things from Sephora and QVC in the mail. I bought the South Beach and Portofino...
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    More Youtube Drama..!?

    have any of you watched this video by nikkie20six? YouTube - YT Gurus, Big heads and Egos petrilude and his response YouTube - RE: YT Gurus, Big heads and Egos edit - removed the third video as it doesn't necessarily relate to the first two. My opinion? it's very third grade I don't expect...
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    MAC Brush Roll - Help

    I tried searching first, but the search feature isn't working so I apologize if this has been asked before - I have a little over a dozen MAC Brushes and i'm hoping to get a brush roll soon. The MAC one looks nice but i'm not sure how many brushes it'll hold.. I have a couple big brushes (134...
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    Does Sephora.com tamper with customer reviews/ratings?

    I can't remember where I first read about this. it was either here on these forums or a beauty blog. people were commenting on how most products on sephora.com have very high ratings and mostly positive reviews. if you compare the reviews of a certain product on sephora.com to the ratings of...
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    Best way to apply NARS multiples?

    What is the best way to apply these? I've seen people pat the stick over their face and then blend out with their fingers. I've seen others get the product on their fingertips and then they blend it onto the skin. What's your favorite way to apply these? Would a brush work, or does it work...
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