Drug Store(s)/ Knock -offs IV (NYX eyeshadows / MAC Cosmetics)

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Hello, Everyone! I know that I have been away for while. Just alot going on (we all know how life can, right?~lol)  I have yet another dupe list for you. I hope this helps those of you are on a budget....or if you are just curious about trying NYX.  The is list for NYX single eye shadows that are comparable matches to MAC eye shadows. Here are their links so you see the colors swatches for yourself MAC Cosmetics: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl & NYX Cosmetics: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=ES.  (F.Y..I~ if you have a Ulta Store in your area they also now carry NYX, too...........Yes, you do the happy dance now!) Until next time... Happy shopping!
***I'm aware that some of the dupes maybe repeats listings.Please skip over them if so.****
MAC Coppering = NYX Copper
MAC Cranberry = NYX Rust
MAC Amber Lights = NYX Golden
MAC Carbon = NYX Black
MAC Juxt or Golden Olive = NYX Springleaf
MAC Girl Meets Boy = NYX Antique Gold
MAC Swish = NYX Spring Flower
MAC Parrot = NYX Ocean
MAC All That Glitters = NYX Champagne
MAC Naked lunch = NYX Sahara
MAC Vellum = NYX Opal
MAC Rose Blanc = NYX High light
NYX iced mocha= MAC satin taupe
NYX Alaska = MAC Moth Brown 
MAC Moodring...green shade= NYX Seafoam green
MAC Beautiful Iris: NYX Frosted Lilac
MAC Electric Eel: NYX Irises
MAC Hepcat: NYX Violet
MAC Humid: NYX Mermaid Green
MAC Nocturnelle: NYX Beauty Queen
MAC Parfait Amour: NYX Purple
MAC Passionate: NYX Cherry or Red Head
MAC Star n' Rockets: NYX Luxor
MAC Viz A Violet (pigment): NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Purple  
MAC Gesso = NYX White
NYX White = MAC Gesso
NYX Frosted Flakes = MAC Shroom
NYX Nude= MAC Bisque
NYX Burgandy Pearl= MAC Star Violet
NYX Pacific= MAC Moon's Reflection
NYX Morocco= MAC Deep Truth + Contrast
NYX Deep Purple = MAC Satelitte Dreams  
MAC Coppering = NYX Copper
MAC Cranberry = NYX Rust
MAC Amber Lights = NYX Golden
MAC Carbon = NYX Black
MAC Juxt or Golden Olive = NYX Springleaf
MAC Girl Meets Boy = NYX Antique Gold
MAC Swish = NYX Spring Flower
MAC Parrot = NYX Ocean
MAC All That Glitters = NYX Champagne
MAC Naked lunch = NYX Sahara
MAC Vellum = NYX Opal
MAC Rose Blanc = NYX High light
MAC heatherette trio 1 (Moodring...green shade): NYX Seafoam green
MAC Beautiful Iris: NYX Frosted Lilac
MAC Electric Eel: NYX Irises
MAC Hepcat: NYX Violet
MAC Humid: NYX Mermaid Green
MAC Nocturnelle: NYX Beauty Queen
MAC Parfait Amour: NYX Purple
MAC Passionate: NYX Cherry or Red Head
MAC Star n' Rockets: NYX Luxor
MAC Viz A Violet (pigment): NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Purple
MAC Deep Truth or Blue Storm: NYX Atlantic
MAC Mythology: NYX Jazzy Bronze
MAC Expensive Pink: NYX Wildflower
MAC Swimming: NYX Kiwi
MAC Kelly Green pigment: NYX Kiwi
MAC Cocoa: NYX Beanie
MAC Rose: NYX Hot Pink
MAC Rose Pigment: NYX Flamingo
MAC Beauty Marked: NYX Lake Moss Trio -Purple shade
MAC Contrast: NYX Lake Moss Trio -Blue shade
MAC Lucky Green: NYX Lime Green
MAC Bright Fushia pigment: NYX Cherry
MAC Easter: NYX Yellow
MAC Beige-ing shadestick: Yogurt NYX Jumbo eye pencil
MAC Steamy: NYX Jungle Fever
MAC Twinks: NYX Walnut Bronze
MAC Mothbrown: NYX Root Beer
MAC Golden Olive pigment: NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Lime
MAC Satin Taupe: NYX Iced Mocha
MAC electra: NYX silver
MAC Aquadisiac: NYX Jade
MAC Satellite Dreams: NYX purple
MAC freshwater: NYX Atlantic
MAC Down Brown: NYX Dark Brown
NYX Cinnamon Blush = MAC Peaches
MAC Moodring: NYX Seafoam green
MAC Beautiful Iris: NYX Frosted Lilac
MAC Coco: NYX Beanie
MAC Contrast: NYX Lake Moss Trio- Blue shade
MAC Hepcat: NYX Violet
MAC Mythology: NYX Jazzy Bronze
MAC Naked Lunch: NYX Sahara
MAC Parrot = NYX Ocean
MAC Parfait Amour: NYX Purple
MAC Rose: NYX Hot Pink
MAC Star n' Rockets: NYX Luxor
MAC Passionate: NYX Cherry or Red Head
MAC Coppering = NYX Copper
MAC Amber Lights = NYX Golden
MAC Steamy: NYX Jungle Fever
MAC Juxt, or Golden Olive = NYX Springleaf
MAC Lucky Green: NYX Lime Green
MAC Twinks: NYX Walnut Bronze
MAC Girl Meets Boy = NYX Antique Gold
MAC Swish = NYX Spring Flower
MAC All That Glitters = NYX Champagne
MAC Rose Blanc = NYX High light
MAC Easter: NYX Yellow
MAC Fab and Flashy: NYX Sunset or Hot Orange
MAC Gesso=NYX White
MAC Posion Pen=NYX Space
MAC Bisque= NYX Nude
MAC Moon's Reflection=NYX Pacific
MAC Satellite Dreams=NYX Deep Purple
MAC electra: NYX silver
MAC Aquadisiac: NYX Jade
MAC freshwater: NYX Atlantic
MAC Down Brown: NYX Dark Brow
MAC Viz A Violet (pigment): NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Purple
MAC Bright Fushia pigment: NYX Cherry
MAC Golden Olive pigment: NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in Lime
MAC Beige-ing shadestick: Yogurt NYX Jumbo eye pencil 
MAC Margin = NYX Terra Cotta
NYX Narcissus l/s= MAC Melrose Mood l/s
NYX Mermaid green e/s=  MAC humid e/s
MAC Nile = NYX Navy
MAC Solar White = NYX Barely There
MAC Eyeypopping = NYX Lime Juice
MAC Orange = NYX Golden Orange (shimmer)
MAC Clear Blue Sky = NYX Azur
MAC Magenta l/l = NYX purple rain l/l
NYX Charcoal = MAC Knight Divine
NYX Dallas = MAC Yogurt
NYX Ray = MAC Goldmine
MAC Satin Taupe= NYX Root Beer
MAC Paradisco= NYX Tropical
MAC Passionate= NYX Cherry
MAC Naked Lunch= NYX Sahara
MAC Cork= NYX Dark Brown
MAC Brulee= NYX Nude
MAC All that Glitters= NYX Champagne
NYX Spring leaf = MAC Aquavert
MAC lust lipglass = NYX megashine lipgloss in natural
NYX Lime Juice+NYX Kiwi= MAC "Rated R"
NYX Fahrenheit= MAC Rose Pigment
NYX Dolly Pink= MAC Sunset B
MAC Ladyblush - NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural
MAC Posey - NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Glow

NYX Natural or Smokey Look - MAC Lust l/g

NYX La-La - MAC Pink Poodle l/g

NYX Sky Pink - MAC Angel l/s

NYX Louisiana - MAC Chatterbox or Saint Germain l/s

NYX Circe - MAC Creme d'Nude or Myth l/s

NYX Echo - MAC Fleshpot l/s

NYX Orange Soda - MAC Peachstock or Myth l/s

NYX Twig - MAC Twig l/s (Go figure!)

NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural - MAC Ladyblush Blushcreme

NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Glow - MAC Posey Blushcreme 

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Sale: Mario Badescu & Rock & Republic Beauty

Hey, guys! I just wanted to let you that Hautelook has Mario Badescu skin care products and Rock & Republic cosmetics on today....PLEASE don't wait these lines always sell out quick!


Here is an invite for you guys to use: http://www.hautelook.com/invite/ywill806

Happy Shopping!
Until next time..enjoy!
xoxo,
Y

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Sale(s): Becca/ Urban Decay/ Tarte (Friends & Family Sales)

(site: www.beccacosmetics.com) Get 20% off and free standard shipping by using promo code FF1210 at checkout. Valid until today through12/10/2010.

(site: www.tartecosmetics.com) Get 40% off by using the promo code FFDEC at checkout. Offer only valid on tarte.com and cannot be combined with any other offer. Promo code expires 11:50 pm EST on 12/13/10.

(site: www.urbandecay.com) Get 25% off by using the code 1FFNF at checkout from December 6th – 12th. Discount does not apply to Book of Shadows Volume III, Nake Palette, and Zero or Bourbon 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils.

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Sale + Sephora= Good Stuff

Hey! I know that I have not posted anything recently. (School, you know education first!) Any who,  you know that I had to let you know about the Sephora friends & family sale. Here is ALL the  info.....

http://www.sephora.com

Use the code FF2010 to get 20% on your purchase at sephora.com. Free shipping over $50.Happy Shopping!
Xoxo

Y.

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Haul: Nyx Cosmetics/Bare Minerals & Maybelline

NYX 10 Color Eyeshadow Palette(s): Secret World & Jazz Night

(Bronze Smokey Eye Kit/Single eyeshadow(s): Rock & Black)

Lip Gloss(es):Sponge Cake, Beige & Natural/ Lip Pencil(s):Natural & Cocoa/

Eye

 Pencil(s): Taupe & Black

Bare Minerals Matte Foundation: Golden Dark/ Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation: Tan-dark 1

Hello! I am so excited to show you guys what I got from Ulta today. First of all, they are having an AWESOME sale on cosmetics from: Maybelline, Revlon, NYX, and Physicians Formula. At 40% off this week, the sale ends on 10-2-10.  When I went to Ulta today I mainly went to purchase the NYX Nude on Nude Palette but they were sold out ): So instead I got the Bronze Smokey Eye Kit (: . I have to admit I do like the colors. I have not done a swatch with them or anything yet. But come tomorrow I will giving them a try. Now the single eyeshadow colors I got did not take a lot of thinking about them. I think that you need a black eyeshadow. And the color Rock is black with what looks like shimmer/glitter in it. I think it would look great for an special look. The lip glosses 2 are back ups, because I will search high and low when I have misplaced or lost my favorite lipgloss of the moment. I have lost WAY to many pricey lip glosses over the years. And besides,  don't act like I am the only one who has ever given someone the evil eye when they have a lip gloss on that looks JUST LIKE the one I can no longer find.(lol...smh about that!!!)  It's one of the GREAT reasons why I LOVE Nyx lip glosses. What they cost you can get 2 for the price of what most other cosmetics would charge for 1 lip gloss.  Sponge cake looked really cute. The pencils were back-ups also. The Bare Minerals Matte Foundation was FREE. I really love my Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation. Now, I now what you may be wondering is much every cost... Well are you sitting down the grand total was......$22.49 TOTAL! So if you can get to Ulta this make sure you do it will be so worth it (: Until next time...Enjoy!
Xoxo
Y

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Drug Store(s)/ Knock -offs III (NYX eyeshadows / MAC Cosmetics)

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Hello, Everyone! I have yet another dupe list for you. I hope this helps those of you are on a budget.... The is list for NYX single eye shadows that are comparable matches to MAC eye shadows. Here are their links so you see the colors swatches for yourself MAC Cosmetics: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl & NYX Cosmetics: http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=ES. Until next time... Happy shopping!

NYX Copper = MAC Coppering
NYX Rust = MAC Cranberry
NYX Golden = MAC Amber Lights
NYX Spring Flower = MAC Swish
NYX Black = MAC Carbon
NYX Champagne = MAC All That Glitters
NYX Sahara = MAC Naked Lunch
NYX Hight Light = MAC Rose Blanc
NYX White = MAC Gesso
NYX Alaska = MAC Moth Brown
NYX Violet = MAC Hepcat
NYX Mermaid Green = MAC Humid
NYX Frosted Lilac = MAC Beautiful Iris
NYX Purple = MAC Parfait Amour
NYX Frosted Flakes = MAC Shroom
NYX Irises = MAC Electric Eel
NYX Atlantic = MAC Freshwater
NYX Dark Brown = MAC Down Brown

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You Have Been Cordially Invited To Join Hautelook:

Hi, Everyone! Yes..I know that it has been awhile. I am back in school and you know what that is all about...study, study and more study! I made the time to invite you guys to join a GREAT site that really cool. It's called Hautelook. They have sales on clothes, cosmetics, housing items, etc. At fabulous prices with discounts up to 75% per cent off on some of the sale items. So what are you waiting for use the invation link below to start saving!!! Until next time...enjoy!


http://www.hautelook.com/invite/ywill806

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Drug Store(s) Dupes/Knock-offs II

Hey you guys guess what? I have some more of those dupes/knock-offs of the high end brands colors  that you love finding at cheaper price at the drugstore. Here are the newest additions! Until next time.....Enjoy!

Neutrogena Moisture Shine Lip Gloss in Groove = Nars Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight

ELF Plumping Lip Gloss in Oasis= Nars Lip Gloss in Orgasm

L'oreal Colour Juice Lip Gloss in Caramel Creme= Nars Lip Gloss in Greek Holiday

Jordana Pretty Shine Lip Gloss in Lovely = Lancome Color Fever Lipgloss in Heatstroke

MAC Lip Glass in Nymphette = Milani Crystal Gloss in Summer Baby

Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Roseberry = MAC Craving

ELF Moisture Care Lip Color in Ruby Slipper = Clinique Long Last Glosswear in Fireberry

Maybelline Color Sensational in Born With It = MAC Angel

Rimmel Moisture Renew in Sunset = MAC Viva Glam V

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Make-up Brushes Shopping list

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Hey! I hope that you well. As you all know I love make-up brushes. I am always saying that you don't have spend a ton of money on brushes. Recently, a good friend of mine was in the process of wanting to purchase some new brushes. Well she went to the make-up counter of one the brands she likes. When she started to notice the prices of the brushes she almost ran out of the store. She called me and asked where could she some brushes that would not brake the bank while giving her great application. I told her to go to Michael's ( yes, the craft store). Below you will find a list of brushes that I gave her that I used before to purchase my bushes. I hope you enjoy. Until next time...
xoxo
Y                               
129= Loew-Cornell: 1″ Round 277: Powder Blush Brush

134= Coastal Scents Large Paddle Face brush or Loew Cornell 1″ Maxine’s Mop : Powder Brush

136= Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 1 inch brush Powder Brush

150= Loew Cornell XXL Brown brushes (goat hair) Large Powder Brush

187= Sonia Kashuk Highlighting Brush or Coastal Scents Duo Fiber Stippling Brush

190= Loew Cornell 1 inch Filbert brush: Foundation Brush

194= Loew Cornell #8 Filbert brush : Concealer Brush

208 = Loew-Cornell: 1/8″ Angled : Angled Brow

217 = Loew-Cornell: 1/4′ MM. Mini Mop : Blending Brush

224= Coastal Scents Sable Blending Brush or Loew-Cornell: 272 Dome (M): Blending Brush

226= Coastal Scents Tapered Blending Brush, Sonia Kashuk Blending Brush

228= Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 1/4 brush : Mini Shader Brush

239= Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8 brush : Shading Brush

242= Loew Cornell Filbert 7500 C : Shader Brush

252= Loew-Cornell: 270 Maxinne Mop : Large Shader Brush

266= Loew-Cornell: 1/4″ Angled : Small Angle Brush

269= Loew-Cornell: 3/8″ Angled : Medium Angle Brush

Here are some more that I was not able to compare that will still be great to add to your brush collection and in case you cannot find them in the store. Here are websites to check also:

Simply Simmons (available @ Michaels) :
- 1" Flat wash
- #12 Filbert
- 1/4 Filbert angle shader




sites to order from:

http://www.hofcraft.com/loew-cornell-maxines-mop-brushes.html


http://www.hofcraft.com/loew-cornell-round-mop-brushes.html

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How To Fix A Broken Eye Shadow

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Hello, everyone! Did you know, you can easily fix broken shadows? Let me tell you how.....

Just by putting a few drops of rubbing alcohol into each one and mix to make a muddy texture, re-mold into shape, then let dry. A fixed shadow and the color and texture remain intact. I cannot tell you how many shadows, blushes, and face powders I've saved by using this quick trick! Until next time enjoy....

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Review: MAC Fix + Spray ~useful tips~

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Hey! I know that it has been a VERY long time since I posted a review. And I do apologize for that. Just been super busy..life interrupted. Any way I have a review and tips for you about the MAC Fix+ Spray. When I first purchased this product I got have to admit that I got sucked into buying it (guilty of watching one to many of the AWESOME videos from the oh so many make-up people on Youtube). I just had to have it (that product junkie itch..you know how it is). I when to the closest MAC store near where I live to get it and once I had it in my hands I had no idea what to use it for. The lady in the lady store was a bit helpful giving the smallest detail for it's use as a setting spray after you finished applying your make-up. Well you all know that I wear mineral make-up. If you happen to wear mineral make-up, you all to well a wear of how powdery it can look sometimes after you have applied it. The same goes for using ANY type of foundation which can look a bit like a mask sometimes. This spray is GREAT for taking away that powdery, mask look and give it more of a second skin/natural look effect. The spray costs $18.00(before tax). It really great for the skin over all. This spray is awesome because it is an aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. In addition to using it as a setting spray here are the other uses for the Fix+ Spray:

~finishing spray to set your make-up.
~ refresher spray to soothe your skin during the day.
~ relieves dry, sunburned skin.
~ use as a  moisturizing toner during your daily skin regimen. 
~ for use as after shave relief to calm skin.
~mixing medium for pigments, eye shadows, powder liners.
~ for applying  MAC mineral eye shadows and mineral skinfinish.  

Until next time. Enjoy...

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FREE Mary Kay Make-over!!

Hey! I just wanted to let ALL of you know who MARY KAY COSMETICS. This is a wonderful rep who I just adore, and a really nice person to deal with and order from. Here is her information.... Veronica Slade hi friends, I have a challenge to make, I am now a Mary Kay Consultant and to make it to the next level I have to do 100 facials by April 15, 2010 so I thought I would call my friends to help me out and give them a bonus at the same time. I will give Free Mary Kay product for letting me host a Mary Kay... Party at your home. Just call me to discuss the party and set a time and date. You can also check out what I have to offer by going to my website: www.marykay.com/vslade call me 818-430-5985 to discuss. Until next time enjoy....

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Cosmetic Website

Okay, I have found another site that offers really good deals on make-up. They carry a lot of discounted products. Which is wonderful... The prices are nice also. But enough with all the writing here is the site link for you. Until next time, enjoy......Xoxo!

https://www.buymebeauty.com/index.asp

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My ENTIRE Make-up collection

 

Hello! I have been meaning to post what my entire make-up collection for a while. Here it is! I know it's a lot. The funny thing is that this is only what I use. I have even more as backup. When I said "I LUV COSMETICS" I was not lying. lol! I hope you like it. Until next time.....Enjoy!

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What Are You Waiting For It's Sale!!!!!

Yes, what you read is true there is a SALE! And it's at CVS drug store(s).  They are having a major clearance sale on items from the brands they carry:
~Almay
~L'oreal
~Cover Girl
~Maybelline
and some other cosmetics lines that I cannot think of at the moment. Now, please remember that sooner you get in there the better the selection options you will have. Until next time....Happy Shopping!

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Haul: L'oreal HiP Eyeshadow & Eyeliner(s)

Hello once I have a haul. This was done a while back but I found the pictures on my camera so I thought I would show you guys about the products pictures. I have to admit...... I heart L'oreal HIP cosmetics line. I truly do! It started with the lip glosses a couple of years ago. Then I moved to the eyeliner, shadows, foundation, etc. And before I knew it  I pretty much had EVERYTHING I could get my hands on from the line. In a lot of the reviews it gets compared to MAC. Now, I know that is a very large Prada bag to fill. But let me tell you ladies the hype & reviews are T.R.U.E!! The color(s) don't fade, the color pay off is great. No matter what tone you are it does not fade. You can ALWAYS find a sale on HIP at the drug stores(s). Buy one get half off, or my favorite buy one get one FREE!! And for a product junkie that is the best time to get some and try it out. So what are you wait for next time you see a HIP sale give it try. I am very sure that you to will become a HIP product junkie like I am. And fall in love with this wonderful also.  Until next time enjoy......

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Wholesale Make-up site

Hey, Ladies! Here is a whole sale make-up site that I came across. They carry a lot of MAJOR cosmetics names. They have good prices for the products they carry. Happy Shopping!


http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com/index.html

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