Author Archives: lara ramos

beautyrx skincare1

* sometimes skin needs a little something extra. if your skin is generally well-behaved, kiss your gene pool and consider yourself a lucky lady. as for the rest of us, the struggle to maintain clarity can be a real source … Continue reading

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luxe and lightweight lip sheers for spring6

i do love myself a lip sheer. they’re easily applied without a mirror and give your lips a blooming sheer wash of color to brighten and hydrate. these days, the shade range goes far beyond the pinks and reds of … Continue reading

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a happy saturday9

* yesterday was a doozy. why the whole week can go swimmingly just for friday to come along and knock you on the head never fails to baffle me! i’m taking it easy today and soaking in the joy from … Continue reading

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it cosmetics ultra repair liquid oxygen foundation2

i’m very picky about what goes on my face, because breathe on it wrong and i’m suffering a massive breakout. i’m always skeptical about foundation and i’m intensely particular about formula and what something feels like when it goes onto … Continue reading

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julep totally nails it4

* i say it all the time, but i love brands that do one thing really well. they know who they are and they have a focused expertise in one area that usually means every single one of their products … Continue reading

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beautyaddicts showoff mascara0

my lash look varies depending on the day. some days, i want crazy volume and plushness that’s all drama and sass, and some days i want natural looking, clump-free length that looks like its growing right out of my very … Continue reading

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my interview with mark. brand ambassador ashley greene4

last wednesday, i had the pleasure of attending a congressional briefing to announce data from the “no more” study. mark. brand ambassador ashley greene joined advocates on the hill to share sobering statistics related to attitudes toward, and experience with dating … Continue reading

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show me your lip bomb, cait0

name: cait internet home: pretty & fun number of products: 8 she says: my standard stash that I carry around on a daily basis – a pop of lip color is the easiest accessory a girl can add! the bomb:  NARS heat wave, $24 … Continue reading

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bite beauty matte creme lipstick3

i am craving bold, bright lips – especially rich fuchsias and electric violets. i should have known that my favorite lip line would deliver the goods. bite beauty’s new matte creme lipsticks are pure velvet. the four crazy fun shades … Continue reading

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day to night: dark circles4

i don’t know what is happening to me, but i have developed a crop of dark circles. they’re not so terrible, but definitely noticeable and it’s a minor imperfection, but certainly something that makes me look much less polished and … Continue reading

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