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summer skin savers from cover fx2

the temperatures are rising which means it’s time for me to settle on a whole new face routine for the heat and humidity. i have historically turned to a powder foundation to keep my face matte and shine-free but in … Continue reading

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hard candy cc correction creme4

oh, alphabet creams. first there was the bb craze, now cc creams are on the scene, with dd creams not far behind. quietly testing bunches and bunches of them, i have mainly stayed out of the conversation because…well to be … 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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almay smart shade mousse makeup0

i consider myself a bit of a foundation naysayer. i want all of my flaws masked for a perfectly poreless finish that doesn’t look like i’m wearing makeup. oh, and i also don’t want to feel like i’m wearing makeup. … Continue reading

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trish mcevoy beauty booster tinted moisturizer2

my face has a new obsession. trish mcevoy’s beauty booster tinted moisturizer is my favorite skin perfecter of the moment. it feels cool and smooth going on after my moisturizer, glides over my skin and  has just the right amount of … Continue reading

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cover fx total cover cream foundation4

when testing a new foundation, i almost always look for the same combination of features. in short, i love a finish that flawlessly covers all of my hyperpigmentation and redness without looking like stage makeup. it has to go on … Continue reading

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covergirl + olay tone rehab 2-in-1 foundation4

i love a drugstore discovery and this one comes courtesy of my friend lindsay. foundation is probably one of the toughest products to nail down at a drugstore, but covergirl’s tone rehab is department store quality goods at a very … Continue reading

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urban decay naked skin11

this foundation is a five-star experience from start to finish. beginning with shade selection, urban decay has thought of everything. step one: shade selection if you purchase this product in person at sephora, you’ll be greeted by a stack of … Continue reading

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josie maran argan matchmaker powder foundation spf 206

for a smaller beauty brand, josie maran has been cranking out winner after winner in my book. the former model-turned-makeup-mogul has now created a self-adjusting powder foundation with the nourishing and hydrating benefits of argan oil … and there are … Continue reading

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bobbi brown spf 15 tinted moisturizer oil free6

she’s done it again! this new oil free tinted moisturizer from bobbi brown showcases a brand new gel-based formula that totally rocks my socks. bobbi created this tube of magic specifically for ladies like moi who’ve got oily skin and … Continue reading

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