Category Archives: eyes

first aid beauty age delay dual repair eye cream2

POSTED ON Posted on April 14, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i like a no nonsense eye cream. i’m lucky enough not to be suffering any major woes – just a minimal combination of dark circles, crow’s feet, and fine lines underneath. (par for the 32 year-old course, i suppose) to … Continue reading →

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mac studio sculpt lash mascara2

POSTED ON Posted on March 29, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

judging by your comments, perhaps the world is not quite ready for this mascara. so, i thought i’d take things down a notch and introduce you to a much simpler product: mac studio sculpt lash mascara. it’s so simple, in fact, … Continue reading →

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smashbox camera ready bb cream eyes4

POSTED ON Posted on March 25, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am so sorry for the radio silence around here! it turns out that something attributed to pregnancy hormones has me experiencing some serious sleep deprivation and well, it’s just not a good time. i’ve had a dream pregnancy so … Continue reading →

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10% off mark. products – today only0

POSTED ON Posted on March 18, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

yesterday’s snow storm has me experiencing a major case of winter blues. i think monday marks the 18th “snow day” that we’ve had in the dc area so far this winter and i could not be more ready for spring. … Continue reading →

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sephora upside down mascara7

POSTED ON Posted on March 13, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

sometimes i feel like mascara wands have all of the fun. we’ve certainly seen our fair share of innovative shapes and designs in this department, but this new double-brush from sephora may just take the cake. there was no way … Continue reading →

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make primers2

POSTED ON Posted on February 23, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i am impressed time and time again by the products coming out of the make camp, and these two primers are no exception. primer is one of those things that i hate slathering all over my face – it clogs … Continue reading →

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lust have: aerin kaleidolight palette6

POSTED ON Posted on February 21, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

hello, GORGEOUS! this face and eye palette from estee lauder’s granddaughter, aerin, is spring splendor if i’ve ever seen it. face brightening pastel shadows are paired with shades of pink, beige and bronze for endless options of easy and versatile … Continue reading →

Posted in blush, bronzer, cheeks, eyes, lids | Tagged aerin | 6 Comments

clinique superdefense eye spf 202

POSTED ON Posted on February 13, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i’ve always had the best intentions when it comes to eye cream, but i’m not the best when it comes to applying them religiously. i normally just concentrate a little extra night cream under my eyes and call it a … Continue reading →

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green eyed lady: kaley cuoco sweeting6

POSTED ON Posted on January 13, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

did you watch last night’s red carpet before the golden globes? i thought the beauty gazing was very ho hum, with one major exception: kaley cuoco’s beyond-gorgeous, green, slightly smokey, winged-out cat eyes. i mean, stop the presses, what is … Continue reading →

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pur minerals big blink mascara4

POSTED ON Posted on January 2, 2014 by lara ramos BY lara ramos

i find myself to be the harshest mascara critic. you name it, i’ve tried it – and chances are, i didn’t like it. most of them disappoint me in the flaking and smudging department. (i swear, there is nothing more … Continue reading →