Author Archives: lara ramos

make solstice bronzer2

POSTED ON Posted on August 9, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

some may argue that we’re at the tail end of bronzer season, but for me pre-fall is actually when i start to rely more heavily on the stuff. as any tiny hint of a tan that i’ve managed to accumulate … Continue reading →

Posted in bronzer, cheeks, editorial sample | Tagged make, we see beauty | 2 Comments

fix your lips4

POSTED ON Posted on August 8, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* there are seemingly thousands of available lip balm brands on the market so it can be beyond tough to choose the best one for you. with options popping up everywhere from the grocery store to the beauty counter … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, lips | Tagged boots no7, coola, elizabeth arden, eve lom, supersmile | 4 Comments

ysl top secrets flash touch wake-up eyecare3

POSTED ON Posted on August 7, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

there is nothing worse than puffy eyes. nothing that betrays my upbeat attitude and readiness to face the day than tired little eyeballs. i will not have it. i splurged on ysl’s top secrets flash touch wake-up eyecare pen a … Continue reading →

Posted in skin | Tagged yves saint laurent | 3 Comments

smashbox liquid halo hd foundation7

POSTED ON Posted on August 4, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

it’s been awhile since something truly revolutionary has come along in a foundation, so we are definitely due for a groundbreaking new launch. i believe smashbox has done it with their liduid halo hd foundation. as a little backstory, i … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, face, foundation | Tagged smashbox | 7 Comments

blinc ultrathin liquid eyeliner pen2

POSTED ON Posted on August 2, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

you’re probably shocked to see me even talking about eyeliner, let alone dedicating a full post to one, but that’s how good this one is. i adore blinc’s mascaras for their non-irritating, completely smudge proof formula that washes off with … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lids | Tagged blinc | 2 Comments

cocktail party pretty8

POSTED ON Posted on August 1, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

* i’m over at belle belle beauty blog today talking about my very favorite party products! *

Posted in editorial sample, mixed bag | Tagged make up for ever, mark., marni, maybelline, stila cosmetics, too faced | 8 Comments

simple exfoliating facial wipes6

POSTED ON Posted on July 31, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

can anyone tell me where the heck the summer has gone? june and july were supposed to be my quiet months and they have flown! august is going to be a doozy and i know labor day will be here … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, skin | Tagged simple | 6 Comments

organix thick & full biotin & collagen9

POSTED ON Posted on July 30, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i don’t know why i have overlooked organix’s massive line of sulfate and paraben-free hair care until now. with 23 collections, they pretty much have something for everyone. i sought their expertise for a solution to my thin-ish hair and … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, hair | Tagged organix | 9 Comments

shu uemura tokyo lash fiesta s eyelash curler8

POSTED ON Posted on July 29, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

most of you are familiar with my obsession over shu uemura’s eyelash curler. i used it for years and then it all but disappeared from the us markets without explanation. i’ve been happily plugging away with my replacement chanel, but … Continue reading →

Posted in tools | Tagged shu uemura | 8 Comments

friday favorites10

POSTED ON Posted on July 26, 2013 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i found myself faced with too many amazing products to count this week (always a good problem) so i’m sharing a handful of bite-sized reviews. as always, let me know if you want more : ) dermablend skinperfector blemish and oil clearing … Continue reading →