Author Archives: lara ramos

paul & joe limited edition lip gloss in strawberry kiwi0

i don’t know if it’s the fact that this lip gloss looks like a tequila sunrise that has me wanting to own it so badly, but the truth is that i do not care. paul & joe are known for their … Continue reading

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vegas face0

i’ve spent the last five days in las vegas – and if that’s not the place to reevaluate your life choices, i’m not sure what is. it was my first time there and it was 100% the spectacle that i envisioned. … Continue reading

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previse nutrify0

my poor skin does not get the star treatment that it once did. if we’re going to get real, in the current crazy pace of life, i can go days without washing my face. it’s bad, i know – and … Continue reading

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l’oreal telescopic mascara carbon black6

this is the time of year when all mascaras begin to betray me. when you combine oily lids, watery eyes and virginia humidity, smudging is inevitable. i think i probably hate raccoon eyes more than anything. the rest of me could … Continue reading

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mark. naked love body butter1

i don’t know what it’s like where you are, but in virginia, we came crashing head-first into summer at about 100 mph. i went from wearing jeans and long sleeves to shorts and a tank over night. suddenly, i’m exposed … Continue reading

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wet n wild shimmer palette in hollywood boulevard8

i have searched makeup counters far and wide for the perfect everyday eyeshadow, so imagine my surprise when perfection was discovered on the drugstore shelf. i admittedly haven’t given wet n wild a second glance since high school, but when this palette … Continue reading

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urban decay enigma eyeshadow primer potion5

i don’t craft anything crazy in the eyeshadow department, but i cannot stand a creased lid. for whatever reason, my eyes tend to be a little oily so that means my favorite shades are often in jeopardy by mid-afternoon. for … Continue reading

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beauty protector protect + oil6

i haven’t had a haircut in months, so it’s kind of strange that compliments for my “cut” have been pouring in over the last couple of weeks. (i mean, no complaints – tell me my hair is pretty any day of the … Continue reading

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simple skincare micellar water4

there are times when my nightly cleansing ritual feels impossible, but knowing the dangers of sleeping in my makeup means that i will do anything to prevent going to bed in a full face. on nights where i can’t be … Continue reading

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r+co analog cleansing foam conditioner0

back when i used to dye my hair blonde and tie my ponytail with a black satin ribbon, dove made a foam conditioner that i bought and used religiously. it was like a mousse that you used in the shower … Continue reading

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