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Author Archives: lara ramos
soothing soy1
the leaves are falling in our nation’s capital and it’s time for me to switch from a light, mattifying moisturizer to one that nourishes and soothes my tight, super-sensitive skin. i’ve been testing a small army of skincare to find … Continue reading
mix it up1
yes, i know. i am solid perfume obsessed. BUT there are reasons for that: a) they are cheap cheap and for a fickle beauty junkie like yours truly, this is a major selling point. b) you can blend them together … Continue reading
smile!0
clinique has announced that a dozen of their existing lipstick shades in various formulas have smile brightening abilities. several companies have gone so far as to pair their glosses with a product like britesmile or market lippies that give the … Continue reading
out of pocket0
i just adore these cheeky little pocket mirrors from best-loved tokyomilk. there are more than a dozen to choose from at $8 a piece. my chosen faves are the graphic bird (above) and the king crown. in the words of … Continue reading
multitasking mascara0
for those unfamiliar, peter thomas roth is a therapeutic skincare line chock full of treatment products specialized for solving wrinkles, redness, brown spots, you name it. ptr has brought his brand to the land of lashes with a new mascara … Continue reading
locked and loaded0
don’t get excited ladies, it ain’t what you think. it is however, very clever! the new purse bullet by elegant rock fragrance creator, juliette has a gun, is a rechargeable roll-on in a chic little container that’s sure to get … Continue reading
cream blush for dummies0
prepare yourselves for another beauty confession, my pets: i have a fear of cream blush. well, make that had a fear. i thought i had tried everything under the sun to get over this silly issue of mine until i … Continue reading
grown up gloss1
have i told you that i don’t wear lipstick? shocking, i know. i mean, how can a self-proclaimed beauty obsessee avoid the iconic makeup item that basically launched an industry? well, it is what it is but thankfully gurus like … Continue reading
purple reign2
bellasugar recently shared the makeup color trends for fall according to color expert, pantone. in these first few days of autumn, my personal fave is jewel-y purple of all shades and tones. i’m already head over heels for clinique’s raisin-hued … Continue reading
beginner’s luck0
sephora has struck gold with its line of kits ranging from the “lash stash” mascara sampler to “lip service” which contains glosses galore. the latest additions include one “starter kit” collection of top-of-the-line beauty basics. the my first makeup deluxe … Continue reading
