Beauty Beat

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Thanks to v-loggers, national cosmetics counters are getting some tweaks. Beauty bloggers have helped consumers get more savvy about particular products and shades, and shoppers are less likely to show loyalty to one particular brand. In many department stores, the experience is shifting toward shopping for products, rather than stocking up on supplies at a single counter. [Racked National]