Get Instant Lips with Sephora Virtual Artist

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Oh Sephora…a beauty maven’s heaven on earth. With free 2-day shipping on all orders with a Flash Subscription to free samples with every order, what more could they offer? How about the ability to try on new lip shades without having to leave the house? With Sephora Virtual Artist, you can take every single shade the company stocks for an instant test run. For the lipstick-obsessed, this is one big game changer.

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Sephora Virtual Artist is available on iOS as well as the Sephora site. Upload or take a photo and you get the option for hundreds of lipstick options ranging from reds to nudes, mattes to glosses, metallics to shimmers. Try on your favorite colors or pick something unconventional. Who knows? You might fall in love with it!

I gave it a whirl on the iOS app and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the experience. Being able to see various shades of reds, berries and pinks without applying (and re-applying) store samples was satisfying. You can compare shades side by side to see what looks best.

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I personally enjoy bold lip colors from time to time, so I definitely wanted to try on a fun red and a bright fuchsia. I also tried on a simple brown as well as something outside my comfort zone—a frosted, metallic gold lipstick. I don’t think the full frost is portrayed in the app, but I ended up really liking how it looked in the photo.

This app is definitely both fun and functional, especially if you shop at Sephora online with Ebates. You’ll be able to try on any lip color and get a good idea of how it is going look on you. What are some of your favorite lip colors? Let us know in a comment below.

 

 

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26 Things That Happen Every Time You Shop at Sephora

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A love of makeup can make us do crazy things, and being surrounded by a rainbow of palettes and powders upon entry into any Sephora can bring out our inner beauty beast in seconds flat. Here is a breakdown of what happens to us all — whether we’re noob Beauty Insiders or pro-level Sephora VIBs.

1. You enter the dragon’s lair with a few practical things on your mental shopping list. “Just a refill on my foundation and an eyelash curler, please and thank you,” you tell yourself.

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2. You say, “No, thank you,” to the lovely cast member (that’s her actual title, BTW) who offers you a basket because you’re just here for foundation, an eyelash curler and maybe that blue-based red lipstick she’s wearing, because it’s stunning.

3. IT BEGINS.

4. You notice they’ve rearranged the store, moving the Urban Decay display to the front, where you can easily see they are having a build-your-own palette special.

5. You dip one finger into dreamy orange Fireball. (A finger, not a tester brush. Because remember, you’re not shopping for eye shadow. Just foundation, an eyelash curler and definitely that red lipstick.) Oh, how it sparkles.

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6. You play the “I just want to hold it” game that you used to play as a kid to see if your mom would break down and buy you a toy if you took it to the register with sad puppy-dog eyes.

7. Then you realize you’re a grown-up with your own money and you can treat yourself for all the adulting you did this week. Plus, you have a Sephora gift card and gifts are meant to be enjoyed, right?

8. And then you remember the Sephora return policy that lets you bring back any item, even if it’s open and used, for a full refund. So if you can’t pull off that Fireball like you pictured, there’s no risk. You’d be insane not to get it.

9. You finally locate the red lipstick and notice it has a sister — a sultry, deep merlot. You test it out on your hand.

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10. You think, “What type of eye would I wear with this?” You test a matte gray shadow on your hand.

11. You test a bronze blush. It’s too bronze.

12. You test a mauve.

13. That would go perfectly with a plum lip. You test a plum lip.

14. You suffer a test-frenzy-induced blackout and come to with a full-blown swatch hand.

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15. “Hi. Yes, I will take a basket after all, thanks.” She actually has to hold the basket for you while you empty your grimy little hands into it.

16. A cast member notices you using the complimentary makeup remover to return your hand to its normal monochrome hue and reminds you about the magic that is Sephora Color IQ, no swatch hand required.

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17. Exhausted, you get in line to buy the stuff in your basket.

18. You see a charcoal face mask while in line, and you obviously need that too.

19. You blow all your Beauty Insider points on a face-primer sample. Something’s gotta keep all this in place!

20. You say goodbye to enough money to make packing your lunch for an entire month seem like a great idea. Who cares? You’ll be the most stunning sandwich-eater in the office.Anchor Man GIF

21. You leave.

22. You get home.

23. You realize you forgot the foundation and eyelash curler.

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25. You wonder why you didn’t do this in the first place.

26. You remember. You miss your swatch hand.

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Holiday Gift Guide for Every Beauty Junkie

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Whether you know your BFF like the back of your hand or you could use some help gathering gift ideas for women, our complete beauty gift guide is here to take your holiday shopping to the next level. We’ve compiled the best makeup, beauty tools and more to get them primped and pampered like a professional model. Check out our holiday gift guide for the beautiful women on your shopping list to help them shine even brighter. And don’t forget to use Ebates for all your holiday shopping this year to rack up that Cash Back!

Karen Walker Beauty Brush Set + Stand

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This Sephora exclusive six-piece brush set with stand is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to achieve a full-face look with pure designer luxury. Featuring a tortoise shell pattern and 24 karat gold plated accents, this set can be displayed proudly on the vanity. Set contains a powder brush, large angled foundation brush, angled blush brush, shadow brush, crease brush and display stand.

Urban Decay Vice4 Eyeshadow Palette

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The Urban Decay Vice4 palette is perfect for any friend that wants to make a statement with their makeup look. It features 20 stunning colors including velvety nudes and rich jewel tones in buttery-smooth mattes, shimmering metallics and micro-glitter packed shades. This limited-edition palette also includes a huge mirror, double-ended shadow and crease brush and a coordinating bag for easy transport.

Deborah Lippman ‘Roses in the Snow’ Nail Color Duo

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Add a little sparkle and shine to someone’s life this holiday season with this beautiful Deborah Lippman nail color duo featuring Modern Love and Some Enchanted Evening. Break the tradition of red and green nails with this gorgeous dusty mauve color and an accent nail featuring a rose glitter for the ultimate winter manicure.

Honeymania Premium Selection Gift Set

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Give a gift that gives more this year with the Honeymania Premium Selection Gift Set. The Body Shop has partnered up with WaterAid and your purchase of this gift provides one day of safe water for a family in Ethiopia. Blended with Community Fair Trade honey from Ethopia, this gift doesn’t get much sweeter! Set contains shower gel, body butter, mini body scrub, mini eau de toilette and mini hand cream.

John Masters Organics Essential Travel Kit for Normal Hair

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Mixing beauty with travel can get tricky with all those tiny bottles and TSA regulations. Ease the stress this holiday season for your travel-loving friend with the John Masters Organics travel kit for normal hair. (Dry hair kit also available separately.) Set contains Lavender Rosemary Shampoo for Normal Hair, Citrus & Neroli Detangler, Deep Scalp Follicle Treatment & Volumizer and 100% Argan Oil.

Sephora Favorites Superstars

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This multibranded set with seven full-size beauty essentials is perfect for beauty beginners and gurus alike. Containing everything needed to highlight features, let eyes stand out and to create basic or sultry makeup looks, this set has it all. Set contains mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, primer, highlighter and more.

philosophy treats and sweets set

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Indulge someone this winter with a body-pampering set that smells good enough to eat. Scents infused with fresh cream, raspberries, apricots and peaches will make any bath or shower the best time of the day. Set contains four all-in-one shampoo, shower gel and bubble baths.

Dior Holiday Couture Collection Creations Deluxe Palette

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A little luxury goes a long way. This deluxe palette from Dior allows anyone to create a radiant glow or professional smoky makeup look. Get a radiant complexion, enhanced eyes and add natural color and shine to lips, all in one zippered palette. Set contains illuminating powder, blush, six eye shadows, lipstick, gloss, blush brush, eye shadow applicator and lip brush.

iluminage Sleeping Beauty Deluxe Set

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Beauty gifts don’t always have to be makeup, nail polish or bath sets. Surprise someone this year by giving the gift of luxurious sleep. Using the benefit of copper technology, these silky and soft textiles are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles for smoother, younger-looking skin. Set contains two Standard/Queen Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcases and Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask.

My Burberry Perfume

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Perfume as a gift may be intimidating, but it’s a wonderful way to give a loved one a personal and thoughtful present. One of the most popular scents of the season is My Burberry which captures the fragrance of a London garden after the rain. Featuring notes of sweet pea and geranium, this scent is both effortless and timeless.

NYX Dream Catcher Shadow Palette in Golden Horizons

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The best eye shadow palettes are compact and full of colors that are easily mixed and match to create an effortless look in minutes. This NYX palette in Golden Horizons features maroons, golds and browns to give your best friend the perfect glow she deserves.

Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter

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This Kiehl’s body butter not only leaves skin soft, smooth and beautifully moisturized, it also continues to give throughout the season. 100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of these limited edition products, up to $100,000, will help provide a million meals to families this holiday season through Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.

Smashbox Double Exposure Palette

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The magic of double exposure will transform before your eyes as 14 shadows become 28 shades when activated with water. Each shadow transforms in one of four ways when wet – amped up vibrancy, deeper color, a metallic shine or additional sparkle. The possibilities are endless. Set contains 14 eye shadows, double-ended brush, Full Exposure Mascara sample and #SHAPEMATTERS insert with how-to’s for six eye shapes.

‘The Original’ Makeup Eraser

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Do you have a friend or family member who doesn’t really NEED any more makeup? Hard to believe, but it is possible. Help them ease their makeup removing routine with this cloth makeup eraser, which removes 100% of makeup with water only. No more disposable products to buy or lug around because this machine washable cloth will last up to 1,000 washes.

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Get Wicked: Wet n Wild Disney Villains Collection

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For all of you planning Disney-themed Halloween costumes this year, dare to go devilish and let Wet n Wild help with their sinfully sensational Disney Villains makeup collection. Whether your inner villain is an evil queen or a cunning sea creature, you can play with these amazing colors and even come up with some makeup ideas of your own to make your Disney costume radiant and ruthless. These complete kits also come with makeup brushes so you can start getting your face game together for the big night of tricks and treats in a snap.

Below are just a few of our favorites from the collection, now available at Walgreens. Get them before they’re gone and shop at walgreens.com with up to 4% Cash Back at Ebates for even more makeup must-haves inspired by Disney villains.

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Cast a Spell Beauty Book Ursula ($9.99) |  Matte Red Lipstick Ursula ($3.49) | Spellbound Sculpting Contouring Palette Maleficent ($3.49)

  • Cast a Spell Beauty Book includes nine eyeshadows, kabuki brush, lipgloss, eye pencil and two blush shades 
  • Matte lipstick is a bold red with long-staying power
  • Spellbound palette includes blush, contour, bronze to highlight and define your features

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Perfectly Arched Evil Brow Eyebrow Kit Evil Queen ($5.99) | Leviathan Shimmering Powder Ursula ($3.49) | Wicked Shadow Shimmering Eyeshadows Ursula ($5.99)

  • Eyebrow kit includes two brow shades, brow wax, clear brow gel, eye pencil and brow stencil
  • Shimmering powder is loose and lightweight for just a touch of glam
  • Wicked Shadow includes eight shadows and double-sided shadow brush

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Jealous Blush Evil Queen ($3.49) | Makeup Remover Wipes ($3.49) | Vixen’s Kiss Lip Color Set Maleficent ($5.99)

  • Jealous Blush works for most skin tones with a smooth application
  • Makeup Remover Wipes pack includes 25 wipes that help remove dirt, oil and makeup
  • Vixen’s Kiss Lip Color Set includes three lip balm stains to wear alone or as base under gloss

What are you going to be for Halloween this year? Scary or silly? Easy or expert-level? Let us know with a comment below!

 

 

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6 Fall Makeup Trends to Get Your Face Game on Point

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A new season brings opportunity to explore new styles and playing with your makeup routine is a great way to experiment with your look. Fall makeup trends that are bold and exciting are not just for runway models. You can inject a little fierce into your everyday routine with these six fashion-forward makeup trends for fall.

Vampy Lips

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Dark, baroque-inspired lipstick is statement-making while completely simple. A little mascara and highlighter on your eyes is all you need for the perfect balance. Plus, dark lipstick looks amazing against fall whites and tans. Take the look a step further and pair semi-black lips with black outfits for a gothic appeal.

Dramatic Cat Eyes

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Use an angled makeup brush to sweep dark eye shadow into a show-stopping cat eye. Pair this little slice of drama with a pink or nude lip to really let your eyes do all the talking.

Statement Lashes

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Glitter tipped lashes and luxe long lashes will definitely up the flirt factor in your beauty routine. Make your eyes look wide and wondrous with a little white eyeliner on your waterline and ultra-black mascara.

Electric Eyeshadow

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Bright jewel-toned eyeshadows in shades that contrast with your eye color will really make those peepers pop. Sweep across both your top and bottom lids to create an haute couture statement that will amp up those fall neutrals in your wardrobe.

Full-Blown Brows

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Gone are the days of wimpy, pencil-thin eyebrows. Full bodied brows are where it’s at. Groom yours with a good brow brush and fill in sparse areas with brow powder or brow gel for a perfect, face-framing pair.

Cray for Gray

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Gray eyeshadow and, yes, even gray lipstick are striking serious notes on the runway and beyond this season. Gray shadows are fabulous with wine-colored lips and gray lipsticks pair wonderfully with brown and neutral smokey eyes.

 

 

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Spring 2015 Runway-Inspired Nail Polish Trends

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Spring fashion doesn’t just stop at clothes and kicks. Your nails can be an important part of your look and a great way to turn heads no matter what you’re wearing. These nail polish trends are hot off the runways and we found the perfect spring nail colors to help you try them on for size. They will certainly take your everyday outfits to new, high-fashion levels.

Tie Dye Nails

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Using jewel tones and pastels, nail artists have created this modern nod to the swinging 60s with this boho-chic tie dye look. You can, of course, use any color combo you like for a look all your own.

Half Moons

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Simple and chic, these coral half moon manis create a barely-there look that will let your clothes and accessories do all the talking. Sometimes it’s all about the little details to create a big impact.

Wiped Out

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The key to this undone nail look is to apply polish like normal then simply take nail polish remover and wipe off most of the manicure. You can do this to create a neat or jagged finish. Who knew your two-week-old mani would become a hot runway trend?

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Lipstick, eye shadow, blush, and more. Perfume, hair care, gifts galore! ULTA has all your beauty favorites and gift sets that it can be hard to decide what to buy. We’re here to help make your shopping a little bit easier! We are giving away a $100 ULTA gift card to two lucky Ebates members. They’ll come in handy this holiday season when you want to shop for your friends, family or even yourself!

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It’s a Day at the Beach with PaulasChoice.com!

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Face the facts – for those of us who sported that bronzed, sun-kissed look for so many years, the time has come to protect ourselves from those harmful rays. But who wants that greasy look and feel reminiscent of when Mom smeared us for a day at the beach?  PaulasChoice.com has you covered with the protection you need without that ooey,  gooey  mess.  Try their (Body) Extra Care Non-Greasy SPF 50.  It’s non-greasy, silky – the perfect solution for fun in the sun. And remember that sunscreen is your best defense against anti-aging – (Face) RESIST Superlight Daily Defense 30. You’ll look and feel amazing! Place your order at PaulasChoice.com June 4th – July 1st and save 20% OFF antioxidants, plus FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50+.  All PaulasChoice.com products are fragrance-free & 100% guaranteed; and they have never allowed any animal testing.

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Naked 2 Palette Giveaway!

Only a couple more prizes left! Today’s prize is one of the most coveted makeup palettes around: Urban Decay’s Naked 2!

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Entry is simple: leave a comment letting us  know your go-to glamorous makeup trick!

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