Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup 6/22

Retrodiva has a holy grail alert! If you have oily skin and are tired of the “makeup slide” you will need to check out her new holy grail must-have.

http://www.retrodivasbeauty.com/2012/06/holy-grail-skindinavia-no-more-shine-makeup-finish-make-up-setting-spray/

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Glitter.Gloss.Garbage changes her mind about her favorite travel atomizer. It’s Flo and she’s giving one away!

http://www.glitterglossgarbage.com/bath-and-body/fragrances-2/flo-atomizer/

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BlushingNoir has found the perfect Summer lip color in the MAC Beth Ditto Collection! BOOYAH!!!

http://blushingnoir.com/2012/06/mac-youre-perfect-already-booyah-pro-longwear-lipcreme-swatches-and-review-beth-ditto/

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Blushing Basics shares her [awkward] style evolution with you. So she had a few-several-different hair colors, so what? http://www.blushingbasics.com/2010/07/beauty-evolution.html

You know you should wear some sort of sunblock every day, but so many people just won’t! Here are 10 effective alternatives to sun block for Summer, suggested by The Advice Sisters, that will save your skin without having to apply a traditional cream or lotion.

http://advicesisters.net/beauty/hate-sunblock-here-are-10-other-ways-to-protect-your-skin-from-the-sun

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If you are looking for the perfect sun-kissed blush- then Lola from Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog wants to share her love of Chi Chi Liquid Blush from Susan Thompson Cosmetics. It is a gorgeous must-have blush for the summer months!

http://lolassecretbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/susan-thompson-cosmetics-liquid-blush.html

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Want to win the latest from Suave Beauty? Curls N Pearls is giving away three sets of Everlasting Sunshine Body Wash & Lotion! Just leave a comment to enter!

http://www.curlsnpearls.com/2012/06/19/win-a-set-of-everlasting-sunshine-body-wash-lotion-3-winners/#

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Harshleen from BeautyTidbits lists her top summer beauty picks. Check out the makeup products she’s totally hooked on right now!

http://beautytidbits.com/2012/06/summer-makeup-favorites-what-im-loving-right-now/

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TheFabZilla was surprised to see “Made in China” label from tarte’s eyeshadow palette. Known to be cruelty-free, she asked the company regarding their no-animal testing policy. Read tarte’s response as they explain the difference between “made” and “sold” in China.

http://www.thefabzilla.com/2012/06/tartes-message-against-animal-testing.html

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Stephanie Louise of All Things Beautiful is showing off some fab Pacifica fragrances, all perfect for travel! From California Star Jasmine to Hawaiian Ruby Guava, something will definitely catch your fancy!

http://stephanielouiseatb.blogspot.com/2012/06/travel-my-pacifica-items-including.html

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Its that time again.. see what Geniabeme got in her June Little Black Bag! Theres lots of pictures of all her goodies!

http://www.geniabeme.com/2012/06/my-little-black-bag-june-bag.html

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Phyrra is entrenched in an epic Battle of the Taupes! See which Taupe comes out on top!

http://www.phyrra.net/2012/06/makeup-wars-battle-of-the-taupes.html

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Marcia from Beauty Info Zone is also entrenched in the Battle of the Taupes. She and Phyrra didn’t pick the same taupe so come see what taupe comes out on top for her.

http://beautyinfozone.com/eyeshadow/makeup-wars-taupe-eyeshadow-edition/

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Laura from My Newest Addiction shares photos and opinions on the Zoya Beach and Summer Pinterest Trio!

http://www.mynewestaddiction.com/2012/06/zoya-beach-surf-pinterest-trio.html

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Jessika from polish insomniac jumps into the Makeup Wars – Battle of the Taupe Shadows with her guns blazing – is her Wet n Wild shade a winner in your book?

http://www.polishinsomniac.net/2012/06/makeup-wars-battle-of-taupes-wnw-silent.html

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Freshly back from Palm Beach, the Beauty Professor shares swatches of ALL twelve shades of her latest foundation discovery from Le Metier de Beaute.

http://www.beautyprofessor.net/2012/06/le-metier-de-beaute-classic-flawless.html

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Do you know how many Indie Polish Brands are out there? Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish found a list of 166 brands, with links included- see which ones you like, and support small businesses by rocking a fabulous manicure!

http://www.bottlesandbottlesofpolish.com/2012/06/wait-what-how-many-indie-polish-brands.html

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The Makeup Wars have started! Several beauty bloggers are battling it out over who makes the best taupe eyeshadow. See what taupes that were sent to battle from Pammy Blogs Beauty’s makeup collection. These Makeup Wars girls love their taupes!

http://www.pammyblogsbeauty.com/2012/06/makeup-wars-battle-of-taupes.html

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Ro shows us how to achieve her simple summer makeup look on Creatively Yours by Ro

http://www.creativelyyoursbyro.com/2012/06/ros-fotd-face-of-day.html

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Zoya Isabel is a gorgeous shade of shimmery red…but what happens when it gets the doticure treatment?

http://blog.life-serial.org/2012/06/one-with-zoya-isabeland-some-dotting.html

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Happy Summer, everyone! Check out Anisha’s California sunset inspired look using Sugarpill eyeshadows. It’s fun, colorful, and oh-so-very wearable!

http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/makeup-and-beauty/fotd-sunset

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Kim Porter is giving you the opportunity to win stylish Jamberry Nail Covers. These easy to apply, stylishly designed nail covers will keep your nails on-point all summer long!

http://makeupbykim-porter.com/2012/06/review-geometric-jamberry-nails-vinyl-nail-shields-giveaway/

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Midnight Manicures: Water Marbling with Patricia, see this nail art technique at it’s best.

http://www.midnightmanicures.com/2012/06/guest-post-blue-water-marble-mani-from.html

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Spontaneous Chic got to try out and and couldn’t wait to post an Armour Beauty review

http://www.spontaneouschick.com/2012/06/21/armour-beauty/

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Emily Hudspeth, hair design & makeup artist

The Big Reveal has finally come! Part 3 or “The After” of the makeover series for this soon to be new mom, is up! Now is time to show her as an “after”. Next up, her makeup lesson.

http://emilyhudspeth.blogspot.com/2012/06/we-have-winner.html

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The Crumpet and 5 other Super Brits have been doing a Superheroes and Villlains nail art challenge – check out her Wonder Woman nails here -

http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/superheroes-v-villains-dc-comics_21.html

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Lynn at Oh So Lacquered does some nail art this week and reveals the inspiration behind a simple stripe accent nail.

http://ohsolacquered.blogspot.com/2012/06/simple-stripes.html

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Beauty from Liz is excited, because Maxfactor decided to sell nailpolishes in Estonia. Of course she got Fantasy Fire, but what else, please read here.

http://beautyfromliz.blogspot.com/2012/06/review-maxfactor-max-effect-mini-nail.html

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Check out Beauty and Fashion Tech’s MAC Satin Taupe and NARS Lhasa swatches and makeup look in the Makeup Wars Battle of the Taupes!

http://www.beautyandfashiontech.com/2012/06/makeup-wars-mac-satin-taupe-swatches.html

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Girl Gloss reviews Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lip Color

http://girlgloss.com/2012/06/18/revlons-colorstay-overtime-lipcolor-lipstick-to-the-rescue/

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BeautyJudy found a mate for her bottle of French’s Spicy Brown mustard. Bye bye, hot dogs. No, seriously. Check out this indie polish!

http://beautyjudy.com/2012/06/red-carpet-lacquer-col-mustard/

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Cosmetically Challenged says summer doesn’t mean you can’t wear foundation! Tinted Moisturizers allow you stay beautiful and protect you from the sun