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Anti-Haul July 2017

A lot of people do “Anti-Hauls” on Youtube. If you aren’t familiar with these, these are videos where people talk about what they aren’t buying. With so many launches, I love the premise of this. It gives us a reason to talk about what’s new without actually participating in this makeup economy of “BUT THIS LIMITED EDITION THING!”. Here’s my version, sans video. Here’s my additional comments¹.

Here’s some things that have launched or will be launching soon that have been receiving hype in the Beauty World:

 

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Anti-Haul June 2017

A lot of people do “Anti-Hauls” on Youtube. If you aren’t familiar with these, these are videos where people talk about what they aren’t buying. With so many launches, I love the premise of this. It gives us a reason to talk about what’s new without actually participating in this makeup economy of “BUT THIS LIMITED EDITION THING!”. Here’s my version, sans video. Here’s my additional comments¹. 

There sure were a lot of eyeshadow palettes launched in June. The beauty industry sure wants to convince us that our lids should be rusty hued or the colors of parrot feathers… Continue reading | 4 Comments

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High Voltage Cosmetics Eyeshadow Review & Swatches – Fiesta Shades

High Voltage Shimmery Eyeshadow look

I have purchased a few High Voltage Mineral Eyeshadow samples and I’ve been swatching and playing with them. The 4 shades that I’m talking about today remind me of guacamole, so I’m going to be a dorkus and call these”fiesta” shades.

Swatches of High Voltage Shimmery Eyeshadow

The swatch picture was taken with a flash. I think it took an accurate picture. This how these colors look indoors.

1. Shimmery

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Jordana Color Effects Bright Powder Eyeshadow Review

Jordana Color Effects Bright Eyeshadow Review

Weekly Cheap Secret:

Lovers of bold eyeshadow I summon you! Don’t miss out on this drugstore find!

I was out shopping at my neighborhood Walgreen’s and ran across these Jordana Color Effects Bright Eyeshadows. I saw these eye shadows online on Cherry Culture’s website, but I didn’t order them. I get so tired of being burnt by budget eye shadows that don’t live up to their bold claims. Oh, Jordana has lived up to their bold claims. Above… Continue reading | 24 Comments