Top 8 Makeup Brands Facts

MAC Cosmetics' Iconic Lipstick Shade

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Urban Decay's Unusual Inspiration

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Anastasia Beverly Hills' Background

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NARS Orgasm Blush Phenomenon

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Estée Lauder's Surprising Roots

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The Hidden Connection between Bobbi Brown and Elvis

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Too Faced's Sweet Beginnings

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The Fascinating Origins of Maybelline

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