e.l.f. dupes/alternatives for Chanel, MUFE, etc. (from Wayne Goss)

In this short video, Wayne Goss favorably compares the e.l.f. Long-Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow (which I posted about here - I also have the bronze one) with Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow. He also recommends the e.l.f. Lock and Seal (which I used here), pointing out that it's exactly the same as versions from Make Up Forever and other brands that cost 5-6 times as much.

Make Up Forever Aqua Shadow Duos 58% off on HauteLook today

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If you've been wanting to try these shadow pencils, here they are. They get pretty good reviews.

theBalm is still there and so are the $20 beauty bags, so this may be the right time to stock up and make the $6 shipping go a long way. (Or you can get free shipping over $100.)

Do I Need This? Fancy Finishing Powder

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Welcome to the first installment of "Do I Need This?", a series about new and trendy beauty products (or just those that might be unfamiliar and baffling to both of us). I'll offer my experience and opinion about whether or not I think that the product under consideration is worth shelling out for. Obviously, you don't need ANY beauty products, so the answer is always going to be no, a little bit. But is it going to change your life (or face)? Is it going to make things easier? Are you going to notice any difference at all if you use it? That's what I'm getting at. You may disagree with my verdict, because we all have different bodies/faces/brains/desires, but I'll try to give you a starting point at least.

Short answer: No.