Saturday 13 October 2012

The Caviar Manicure Finally Hits The High Street


The Caviar Manicure, as championed by Ciate, has finally hit the highstreet! It’s always a matter of time before the trends started by high-end brands inspire affordable copies, and this time it comes in the form of MUA’s ‘Nail Constellations’.
 
They work in exactly the same way as the Ciate variant, but they don’t come in a ‘kit’ with a coordinating nail polish. They also have a useful funnel applicator that you can switch around to pour any excess beads back into the bottle. Oh… and they are only £3, compared to Ciate’s £18!
 The colours shown below are Libra (Black/Turquoise) and Pisces (Pink/Blue)
If you’d like to see a blow-by-blow tutorial on how to apply these to your nails, I made a video way back in May using the Ciate kit:
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  1. Becky13 October 2012 at 11:34

    Wow, I love the look of these! They are really affordable too :) x

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  2. Belle Splash13 October 2012 at 11:36

    Love these! Definitely going to give them a try!
    Great post!
    beautysplash75.blogspot.co.uk
    x

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  3. Lauren13 October 2012 at 11:37

    wow that looks so cool on your nails xx

    ravingbeautyx.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Amie H13 October 2012 at 11:38

    I can't wait to try these out :)! xx

    http://belle-amiebeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. Lauren13 October 2012 at 11:38

    Have you also seen that GOSH have reissued Holographic? Only this time they are marketing it as a short-wear nail colour, 'one night only' type thing. Probably wise.

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  6. Georgina Kent13 October 2012 at 11:38

    I've got Libra and love it :) It's nice with a plum coloured varnish underneath for a seasonal touch :)

    Georgina
    www.makeup-pixi3.com

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  7. Anonymous13 October 2012 at 11:40

    Libra looks amazing. Shame they're always out of stock at my local Superdrug x

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  8. Heather13 October 2012 at 11:43

    I've been using some which I got at a $1-$10 shop here (they sell stuff thats only between those prices, and all kinds of stuff too), and you could get teeny tiny bottles in packs of 5 with different coloured beads in each one, they're really cute!

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  9. Unknown13 October 2012 at 11:44

    I got one recently but I haven't used it yet! Thank you for showing me how it will look :D

    Danniella x x x

    www.beautyinjapan.tumblr.com

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  10. Emilyx0- Irish Beauty Blog13 October 2012 at 11:46

    These look gorgeous!

    Emily x

    http://emilyx0.blogspot.com

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  11. Smileelikeyoumeanit13 October 2012 at 11:48

    Oooohh it looks very nice!

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  12. dissie13 October 2012 at 11:49

    would love to have MUA in my country! ;[

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  13. Anonymous13 October 2012 at 11:51

    That looks so amazing! I know what I'm buying while i'm out today! ;)
    X

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  14. edinkadovanova13 October 2012 at 11:53

    Look amazing! :)))

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  15. Carolin13 October 2012 at 11:57

    So cool! I'm coming to the UK in december and might definitely pick up on of these kits when I am there :) xx from Finland,Min Boudoir

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  16. Melissa | Pretty Little Obsessions13 October 2012 at 11:57

    ahh I really want to try these, always wanted to try the ciate ones but couldnt justify the price xxx

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  17. Unknown13 October 2012 at 12:03

    I love MUA, so happy they've brought these out!

    Sophierosehearts x

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  18. Laura13 October 2012 at 12:10

    how great are these?!
    i'm definitely going to be growing my nails so i can give this a go.
    thanks for letting us know about MUA bringing them out Fleur!
    Laura x

    http://ilikecrayonsxo.blogspot.co.uk/

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  19. Unknown13 October 2012 at 12:22

    These look great, absolute bargain! Only problem is, I think that kind of effect on my nails would drive me crazy - I'd be re-doing them all the time... Soon as one pops off, I'd want to take it all off and start again! Obviously, that's just my problem :0)

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  20. beautylovesbooks13 October 2012 at 12:35

    These look amazing
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  21. Unknown13 October 2012 at 12:42

    This is almost the best news all day! Haha :) I wanted to do a caviar manicure for Christmas parties but really didn't think £18 was worth it, now I can have guilt free caviar manicures!! Thanks for posting this :) x

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  22. Lizzie13 October 2012 at 12:49

    No way! I can't believe MUA are doing this, this is so affordable! I definitely want to try the black one with blue bits! xx

    www.awkward-queen.blogspot.co.uk

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  23. Emily / www.thebeautymist.co.uk13 October 2012 at 12:57

    It looks amazing for only £3!

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  24. Unknown13 October 2012 at 13:12

    looks AMAZING !

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  25. Leeviahan13 October 2012 at 13:14

    i love that ,caviar make the nail so amazing >.<

    check my blog-->> http://leeviahan.blogspot.com

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  26. claire13 October 2012 at 13:23

    The black with the blue is beautiful, the website for Superdrug is so user unfriendly though, and they only have one bottle for sale, the Leo. I've just ordered a couple of bags of beads from a seller on Etsy, but they are notoriously hard to source at the right size. Well done MUA, as always, putting the customer first

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  27. Lauren Megan13 October 2012 at 13:28

    Deffo gonna get these!:)

    http://laurenlovesmakeupxoxo.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1

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  28. Elodie13 October 2012 at 13:37

    Oh, nice! And the fact that it is MUA, one of the cheapest brands available here makes it even better!

    -Elodie x
    http://www.elle-yeah.com

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  29. Unknown13 October 2012 at 13:53

    Nice =)
    I hope one of the brands sold in Norway will come with something similar soon. We don't have MUA :/

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  30. Rebeka13 October 2012 at 13:58

    Love it!

    www.rebekasbeautyworld.blogspot.com

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  31. Anonymous13 October 2012 at 14:01

    considering trying one of these out now that they're only £3 xxxxx

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  32. Lippylash13 October 2012 at 14:18

    so great they are finally not that expensive.. I mean the beads fall off so why spend so much money!

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  33. Anonymous13 October 2012 at 14:33

    I can't even explain how amazing these are! I will definitely be trying them out, gorgeous! xo

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  34. Unknown13 October 2012 at 15:02

    Amazing that they have a cheaper allternative already! I really love the look of Pisces on your nails, I can't wait to try it out!

    http://discountbeauty101.blogspot.com

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  35. Unknown13 October 2012 at 15:11

    I still don't know about this type of manicure, looks strange to me, lol. It's nice to see that there's a cheaper version available though. :)

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  36. NATALiJA WANTS YOU! ♥13 October 2012 at 15:15

    super gorgeous !! - ♥♥♥ -

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  37. Unknown13 October 2012 at 15:30

    Omg I need to get these!

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  38. Brianna13 October 2012 at 16:08

    I would be so tempted to eat that, I don't think I should ever try it.

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  39. Sophie13 October 2012 at 16:09

    They look so pretty! x

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  40. Caoil13 October 2012 at 16:16

    so pretty!

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  41. Just Jess 13 October 2012 at 16:30

    I have just got one of these today but i got pisces, haven't tried them yet but look forward to trying them x
    JustJess59.blogspot.co.uk

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  42. Phibster13 October 2012 at 16:33

    I'm so glad that there is a high street copy now! Need to find these.

    www.northoflondonblog.com

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  43. aly7 13 October 2012 at 17:27

    These look amazing! I'm having a UK friend of mine ship one over to me ;-)

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  44. Curious at Every Turn13 October 2012 at 18:36

    I haven't seen anything like this in the Philippines yet, or maybe I just don't go out as much :P But they do look different, and I like Pisces even though I'm a Libra ahahaha. Thanks for the tutorial Fleur :D

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  45. Eleanor13 October 2012 at 18:51

    i think its such a cool look but i feel like it would annoy me!
    xxx
    http://eleanorcos.blogspot.com/

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  46. Zaynab 13 October 2012 at 18:55

    Looks awesome, but it would most probably roll off during the day xox
    Pastelbowtie.blogspot.com

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  47. Anonymous13 October 2012 at 19:37

    They look like sweeties! I think I would be tempted to eat them. Bloody good price though!
    http://theaccessorymakeup.blogspot.co.uk/

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  48. Sarah13 October 2012 at 20:46

    These look amazing, I really want to try them!


    Sarah x
    takemyscars.blogspot.com

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  49. Unknown13 October 2012 at 20:57

    I think i would eat my nails! I'm new to blogspot and have no followers :( please take a gander :D http://madeofmakeup.blogspot.co.uk/

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  50. Joedi13 October 2012 at 21:54

    These look like so much fun :) can't wait to give them ago!!

    xjoedix.blogspot.co.uk

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  51. Unknown13 October 2012 at 22:10

    me and my friend saw these today! I was thinking about getting them but after seeing this I deffo am!
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  52. CurrentLovesByNes13 October 2012 at 23:16

    OMG! This is just too cute!
    Love it!

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  53. Charlie14 October 2012 at 01:47

    I love them! I need to check them out.. so pretty.

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  54. Tanya14 October 2012 at 02:59

    Wow they're so cool. Wished that they sold MUA in Australia. Great post. x

    http://catsandclothing.blogspot.com

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  55. Rebecca14 October 2012 at 04:44

    Ahhh wish they came to Australia! I remember your video from ages ago about this, and I've been waiting ever since :(

    http://oh-ton.blogspot.com/

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  56. Rachel14 October 2012 at 05:15

    ahhhh this is so exciting! Pisces looks SO pretty!! i hope these start selling around the world :)!!!

    rachel x
    http://blushandbrunch.blogspot.com

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  57. Unknown14 October 2012 at 08:43

    Deffo need to get these! Hopefully my superdrug stocks them:)x

    Lucyx
    http://votremagnafique.blogspot.com

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  58. Unknown14 October 2012 at 09:29

    They look amazing! So affordable too!


    http://fionaknitsfashionandbeauty/blogspot.com

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  59. ladygday14 October 2012 at 10:44

    I'm still coming around to this new 'thing' in nails, but great colour combination and great price to try this out

    http://www.ladygday.wordpress.com

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  60. -14 October 2012 at 11:52

    These look so pretty and amazing! xo

    http://andthislittlepiggybeauty.blogspot.com/

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  61. Sara Castelló14 October 2012 at 16:39

    Awesome post! <3

    Check out mine! -> http://actualestendencias.blogspot.com.es/

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  62. Unknown14 October 2012 at 16:44

    Awesome, really need to try these out, especially as they're £3! x x

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  63. Unknown14 October 2012 at 19:20

    Ahh these look amazing! The ciate ones were beautiful but even i thought they were a tad overpriced and I buy OPI and Ciate polishes! XO

    Please check out my blog if you get a chance, I've just started out and any feedback would mean the world to me <3

    dottymakeup.blogspot.co.uk

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  64. Unknown14 October 2012 at 19:30

    I love them! Trusty MUA strikes gold again!

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  65. Shrena Anya14 October 2012 at 21:17

    Ohh these look amazing! I've always wanted to try the Ciate but couldn't justify spending that much on some beads, but now I'm definitely going to try these MUA ones! :D

    If anyone has a spare minute I'd love you to check out my blog that I started today - I'd be very grateful for any comments :)

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  66. Lily PSB14 October 2012 at 21:27

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  67. Lauren14 October 2012 at 21:38

    Ahhh so happy! Been lusting over the Ciate version but waiting for a cheaper version to come along!
    xo

    iamlaurenpotts.blogspot.co.uk

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  68. Anonymous14 October 2012 at 22:53

    I love the look of these, I'm definitely going to have to try them out! Although its disappointing that I don't really like the pisces colours because thats my star sign, silly really I know, but it still makes me a little disappointed haha.

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  69. sohirach15 October 2012 at 00:17

    love this! and love the blog! can't wait to read more, girl.

    love, rach.
    www.so--hi.blogspot.com

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  70. Katy15 October 2012 at 00:19

    These look pretty interesting

    http://skinstuffbykaty.blogspot.com/

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  71. PhenomenalAbby15 October 2012 at 06:14

    this manicure looks perfect on your nails fleur!!

    :)
    http://phenomenalabby.blogspot.com/

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  72. Jeminix15 October 2012 at 16:55

    I really want to try these out now! :) xxx

    http://jeminixlife.blogspot.com

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  73. Computergirl15 October 2012 at 18:35

    I still dont get this trend! Id pick the balls off one by one when bored!! xx

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  74. Unknown15 October 2012 at 19:21

    I have just ordered the 'Leo' version for £2.50 on Superdrug ! xo

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  75. HeavennLeahh15 October 2012 at 20:21

    Thank you for posting the cheaper alternative Fleur :)

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  76. Amy15 October 2012 at 23:13

    I really want to try these out they look great! :)

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  77. Unknown16 October 2012 at 10:03

    I managed to pick up Gemini over the weekend and can't wait to give it a try.

    http://talesofapaleface.blogspot.co.uk/

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  78. Yakatey Yak16 October 2012 at 13:29

    Ahhh they look like hundreds and thousands and so sweet! I can't wait to try them, I really like the pastel looking ones. I hope they show up in Australia soon!

    yakateyyak.blogspot.com.au
    x

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  79. Anna16 October 2012 at 14:45

    Oh my they look so good! Especially as an accent nail! Must get these!


    pollyyanna.blogspot.co.uk

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  80. Unknown16 October 2012 at 21:28

    So excited to try these, can't believe I skipped the MUA stand today before I had read this! http://laurenzetta.blogspot.co.uk/

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  81. Beky Lou16 October 2012 at 22:32

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  82. gigi16 October 2012 at 23:49

    omg! these are seriously so cool so glad theres a more affordable option out now! gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  83. Hyper Tofu17 October 2012 at 00:07

    WOW MUA!??!! :D

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  84. Sophie (Dreaming Of Happy Endings)17 October 2012 at 23:58

    I can't wait to get my hands on these! I love the look it gives and now it's affordable too! Who doesn't love MUA?!
    Sophie :)
    http://lipglossandlaw.blogspot.co.uk

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    Thanks!

    Joel
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  86. Unknown18 October 2012 at 12:56

    i'm still not sure about these, i don't know wether i like the look of them :/ xx

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  87. Unknown18 October 2012 at 13:31

    I'm definitely going to get my hands on these and give them a try! X

    www.elles-eyes.blogspot.com

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  88. S.Lennyn8218 October 2012 at 16:54

    I think this looks awesome. May have to give it a whirl:)
    Sara xx
    http://beautifulworldoflennynb.blogspot.ca/

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  89. A Makeup Bag18 October 2012 at 23:21

    I love love love the nails! Not a massive fan of the lips though!

    www.amakeupbag.blogspot.com

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  90. Lana S.19 October 2012 at 16:52

    I have the Gemini Constellation and I think they're great! They're affordable so everyone can test the method before committing to spending money on Ciate, and to be honest I don't think I'm going to invest in them now that I've tried MUA's because I'm happy with theirs! Love the review :)

    Lana, xo
    http://fashionfake.blogspot.co.uk/

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  91. Unknown20 October 2012 at 11:10

    These look fab on you, i've had some right issues getting these on though!!

    I’m also running a giveaway so would love if you could enter! http://champagnelambinibudget.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/models-own-giveaway-in-fuzzy-peach.html

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  92. rosa roniia20 October 2012 at 11:40

    they look sooo pretty. its a awesome!! need to get one : D

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  93. Kelly20 October 2012 at 21:37

    I love this! Wish they sold MUA in Belgium!
    I would love to try these :)
    What other colors are there?

    http://eausobeauty.blogspot.com
    http://unlimitedaddictions.blogspot.com

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  94. Lily PSB23 October 2012 at 16:35

    i finally bought these because of your blog post and have now done a blog post myself :) x
    lilsaysblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  95. Sarahdise23 October 2012 at 21:07

    looks real pretty! but don't the pearls come off easily? x

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