Author Archives: lara ramos

clarins instant concealer0

why is it so hard to find the perfect under eye concealer? i don’t know about you, but i just want something that completely erases every trace of blue from underneath my eyes, does not look heavy or cakey, and … Continue reading

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sonia kashuk core tools synthetic buffing brush21

major confession: i don’t clean my makeup brushes. i know, it’s awful, but hear me out. i don’t clean them because whatever i clean them with, tends to break me out and they are never the same after washing. so, … Continue reading

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perricone md no makeup skincare8

  rejoice! the skincare brand that brought us no concealer concealer and no foundation foundation has found their way into the realm of color cosmetics. i was very intrigued by perricone’s revolutionary approach to color, considering each product is designed with their already … Continue reading

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revlon colorstay moisture stain8

fear not, i have found your summer lip. the stain/gloss/balm/stick hybrid is becoming pretty trendy, especially on the drugstore shelves, but revlon has delivered the most unique and best-performing formula yet. their colorstay moisture stain is intensely pigmented (rivaling the … Continue reading

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pantene smooth argan serum0

my hair is in a conundrum. it’s kind of long and unkempt at the moment, but – call me crazy – i’ve found security in having more hair as my belly expands. in the summer, i also like to let … Continue reading

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bareminerals bareskin pure brightening serum foundation12

the blogosphere has been abuzz with the release of bareminerals’ newest foundation, bareskin – and with good reason, because it’s amazing. i was a huge skeptic about the promises being thrown around with this product. the concept is truly unique and … Continue reading

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tocca florence eau de parfum6

i was making the rounds at anthropologie yesterday and while i was purchasing this to-die-for summer clutch, i found myself leaning way into the super adorable girl at the register. (seriously, why are they all so super adorable at anthro?) she smelled ah-mazing! … Continue reading

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essie spring 2014 hide & go chic collection3

every season i look to the experts at essie to dictate what colors my nails will be sporting. just like pantone tends to lead the way in color trends for fashion, i consider essie the leader when it comes to color trends … Continue reading

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#glossarie5 + giveaway11

i had the most fun celebrating five years of gloss with family, friends, readers, and bluemercury fans on saturday. the night was a whirlwind, but the sample bar was definitely the main attraction. my favorite ladies scooped up samples and … Continue reading

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miracle skin transformer treat + conceal (again)2

sometimes a beauty product is so good that it’s worth revisiting. a recent email featuring this little white tube prompted me to dig it out of the glossarie archives and give it a go as both a dark circle disguiser … Continue reading

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