Author Archives: lara ramos

rahua jet setter kit5

POSTED ON Posted on July 23, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

this travel-ready family of four is the latest addition to my carry on. with two trips to nyc on my agenda for august, the timing of finding a new hair savior under 3 oz couldn’t be any better! rahua (ra-wa, … Continue reading →

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maybelline dream bouncy blush10

POSTED ON Posted on July 21, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

now i know that this blush is nothing new. the blogs raved about it months ago but i was too timid to give it the old college try. you see, i couldn’t for the life of me figure out how … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, cheeks | Tagged maybelline | 10 Comments

wet n wild juicy lip balm spf 159

POSTED ON Posted on July 20, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i ran into cvs on a whim after a particularly long day yesterday and a casual breeze by the wet n wild end cap (on a search for olive eyeliner, obvi) revealed a four-sibling group of huge, bright, and positively … Continue reading →

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recent beauty buys: july 128

POSTED ON Posted on July 19, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

1 – i’m embracing my natural curls in the heat by tucking my wet hair back with these and letting it air dry; goody mini spin pin, $5.66 2 – softer than a scrub, this pink pad exfoliates my skin … Continue reading →

Posted in mixed bag | Tagged essie, goody, love+toast, mac, sephora | 8 Comments

soap & glory foam-call5

POSTED ON Posted on July 16, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i just love this body wash by british beauty brand, soap & glory. foam-call is one of the most welcome additions to my shower possibly ever thanks to its unique (and delicious) scent, ultra moisturizing formula, and the fact that … Continue reading →

Posted in body, editorial sample | Tagged soap & glory | 5 Comments

perricone md no concealer concealer10

POSTED ON Posted on July 15, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

since turning 30 (ok maybe since way before then) my dark circles have worsened and a permanent crop of fine lines has made itself at home around my eyes. i do not love these signs of aging, and if i … Continue reading →

Posted in concealer, editorial sample, eyes, face | Tagged perricone md | 10 Comments

kiehl’s activated sun protector sunscreen for body spf 502

POSTED ON Posted on July 14, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i cannot even begin to tell you how long i have been on the hunt for the holy grail of sunscreens. here is my (brief and totally reasonable) list of demands: it must go on super smoothly like a body … Continue reading →

Posted in body, editorial sample | Tagged kiehl's | 2 Comments

nyx pin-up tease boudoir mascara6

POSTED ON Posted on July 13, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

a $6 mascara is tough to come by these days, but a $6 mascara that rivals my beauty counter favorite? practically impossible. nyx pin-up tease mascara is more than a pleasant surprise to my lashes. while i will say that … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lashes | Tagged nyx | 6 Comments

make up for ever aqua shadow6

POSTED ON Posted on July 12, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

my eyelids are often the most neglected spot on my entire face. truth be told, on a typical day you will find them unlined and free of shadow. it’s a shame and likely cause for beauty blog mutiny, but it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in editorial sample, eyes, lids | Tagged make up for ever | 6 Comments

brand new nail candy14

POSTED ON Posted on July 9, 2012 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

sometimes i feel like there are so many fun things popping up in the nail category that i can’t even keep up! i rounded up seven of the sweetest new nail products – from fresh shades to nail art tools, … Continue reading →