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    Natasha Richardson Dead at 45 - CNN Confirms.

    Please keep her family in your prayers. I can't imagine what they must be going through Liam Neeson, her husband, is one of my favorite actors. I wish him the best through this difficult time. Natasha Richardson dies after ski fall - CNN.com
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    Ok, that really hurt.

    I was in the backyard cleaning the pool. I had the chlorine dispenser in my hand and when it slipped I tried to catch it.. as I quickly reached down to grab it, the fingernail on my thumb bent backwards halfway. I was in so much pain, I almost went numb and somehow managed to bend the nail back...
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    Quick Makeup - Specifically cream products

    I'm a big fan of NARS Multiples, Strobe liquid, cheek tints, tinted moisturizers, and any other m/u product that looks natural and that I can throw on without having to use a brush. I'd like to hear some of your favorite products that make you look pretty in a hurry. I'd also love to hear some...
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    Dior Sunshine Blush - anyone use this?

    Dior Sunshine Blush I'm going to be getting one of these soon, i'm debating between Sunrise Party and Sunset Fiesta. Has anyone here used these? They get amazing reviews on sephora and MakeupAlley. It's a mix of four different shades of bronzer/blush/highlighter that can be used individually...
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    MAC's Powder Puff?

    has anybody here used MAC's powder puff (the $9 one with a sating band)? How is it at applying loose powders? Will I be better of using a powder brush?
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    Need help in deciding my shade - (Select Loose powder)

    I am usually NC30 in Studio Fix liquid and powder. I am planning on getting Select Sheer Loose powder to set my liquid foundation, but I'm having a hard time deciding what shade I should get. I was told by a MAC mua to get a shade lighter, which in this case would be NC25. Except there is no...
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    What is considered beautiful? Is there a perfect face?

    First of all I want to say this - I firmly believe that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. Now with that said... lately i've been really interested in learning more about the golden ratio and the divine proportion. These are supposed to be calculations that help to determine whether a...
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    Clinique Instant Perfector - anybody here use this?

    I've tried several primers and none have really satisfied my needs. I'm interested in the Clinique Instant Perfector Pore Minimizer, however i'm not sure how to use it exactly. Is it meant to be used like a foundation primer? or is it simply meant to minimize pores?
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    Today Only! Smashbox 7 Piece Collection on QVC

    For those who don't watch QVC - Today's Special Value is a 7-piece Color Collection by Smashbox. Retail price is $96.00, but it is on sale just for today for $34.00. The price expires at midnight ET. This collection also contains two worldwide launches which will not be available anywhere else...
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    Searching for a peachy blush.. Help

    I want to get a peachy powder blush but i'm not sure where to start. I'm hoping to get one from either NARS or MAC. I already have Orgasm by NARS, and I love it, but I would like one that doesn't have pinky tones to it.. Definitely something peachy but not too bright orange. Any...
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    Buying a duplicate brush? help :)

    So I got my 181 brush a while back.. I like it so much I am considering getting another one. It's LE so I want to get it before it sells out. How do you justify paying for a duplicate brush? It's $30 and want to know if I should just go ahead and buy it. Any opinions are welcome
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    NARS Duos - Size?

    Hi I'm planning on getting the Laguna Bronzer from NARS. I noticed there's a duo that also comes with Orgasm blush in a split compact. I was wondering - is the Laguna powder smaller in the duo than if I were to buy it in single form? Does the duo include the full sizes? Thanks in advance.
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    Cover FX Brushes?

    Hi I'm currently on the lookout for a liquid foundation brush, preferably one that would let me buff the foundation into the skin - a small kabuki type brush. I am interested in the MAC 109 brush, but i'm worried it might be too small. Philosophy's Supernatural brush has also caught my eye, and...
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    Multiple - South Beach

    Hi For those of you who are familiar with the South Beach Multiple from Nars - does it have pink undertones at all? I know it's a golden/peachy bronze, but i've heard some people describe it as also having a slight pink cast. I don't want anything too pink, so should I steer clear of South...
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    MAC Eye Brow pencil recommendation

    I'm going to buy an Eye Brow pencil and need help choosing the right shade. I have dark brown/black hair. It's black, but under light it looks like a dark brown. Should I go for Velvetone (the dark black one) or Spiked? Also, i'm still not sure whether to get this or the Brow Finisher. Will...
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    Expiration dates on makeup products? Help

    Hi I was wondering if any of you knew about makeup products and their expiration dates. How long will an unopened, unused powder compact last? I am planning on stocking up on a LE powder from MAC, and want to know if they'll last more than a year if it is unopened. Otherwise i'd be wasting my...
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    Expiration date? Help please.

    Hi I was wondering if any of you knew about makeup products and expiration dates. How long will an unopened, unused powder compact last? I am planning on stocking up on a LE powder from MAC, and want to know if they'll last more than a year if it is unopened. Otherwise i'd be wasting my money...
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    Best brush for Studio Fix powder?

    Hey everyone What brush do you recommend for a medium-coverage of studio fix powder foundation? I'm not sure whether I should get the #109 brush or #134.. Any other ones I should consider? Thanks in advance.
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    Help locate the MAC products in this picture!

    Hey everyone. I found this picture of Ursula from the new broadway play The Little Mermaid. Being a MAC fan, I couldn't help but notice a few items in the background.. although I may be wrong. I think I see a bottle of charged water there and a lipstick. I also see a few brushes and maybe a...
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